Beaver Island community holds Ed Sobie benefit party, 1990

Event

Date: 1990-06-09
Kind: Celebration
Eras: Modern era
Concepts: fundraisingmusic-folklorecommunityperformance
Within: Beaver Island

Summary

An Ed Sobie benefit party was held June 9, 1990, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Conklin. The Beacon reported 29 Beaver Island-connected attendees, a pig roast, music, round and square dancing, and an auction.

Evidence limits

This retrospective community report does not state the proceeds or provide a complete attendance list.

Sources

“Ed Sobie Benefit Party,” Beaver Beacon, June 28, 1990.
Reports 29 Beaver Island-connected attendees, pig roast, music, round and square dancing, and an auction at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Conklin. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.
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Beaver Beacon, June 1990, held issue PDF, source scan.
Paired held twenty-page June issue PDF.
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Beaver Island Archive, “Beaver Island community holds Ed Sobie benefit party, 1990”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-ed-sobie-benefit-party-1990/, accessed [date], citing “Ed Sobie Benefit Party,” Beaver Beacon, June 28, 1990. (and 1 further source listed on the page).

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