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1929 Vintage Menus

Vintage menus for 1929 in the GG Archives collection represent the souvenir breakfast, luncheon, dinner, daily, private party, special occasion, and specialty menus provided to the passengers during their voyage.

Many of these souvenir menus have disappeared over the years. Our collection contains a sampling of menus initially produced and printed by the steamship lines. They are often used to illustrate family history books for immigrants from this time. The menus are organized in date order.

1929-04-01 Cunard Cocktails & Liqueurs Menu

Cocktails, Liqueurs, Cigars, Cigarettes, Playing Cards, etc. are listed in this comprehensive menu prepared for the express steamers of the Cunard Line, which was last revised on 1 April 1929.

Menu Cover for a Dinner Menu, SS American Trader, American Merchant Lines, April 1929

1929-04-21 SS American Trader Dinner Menu

Vintage dinner Bill of Fare from 21 April 1929 on board the American Trader of the American Merchant Lines featured Broiled Bluefish, Sauce Tartare, Baked Meat Pie, and for dessert, Ice Cream Melba and Assorted Pastries.

Front Cover, Farewell Dinner Menu, SS American Trader, American Merchant Lines, April 1929

1929-04-27 SS American Trader Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from Saturday, 27 April 1929 on board the SS American Shipper of the American Merchant Lines featured Fried Boston Sole, Anchovy Butter, Tenderloin of Beef, Braised, with Mushrooms, and French Pastry for dessert. The Bill of Fare included a list of executive officers and autographs.

Dinner Menu, SS American Shipper, American Merchant Lines, 24 May 1929

1929-05-24 SS American Shipper Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from the SS American Shipper of the American Merchant Lines featured Broiled Fillet of Salmon, Shrimp Patties, Fricasse of Chicken with Noodles, Compote of Cherries with Rice, Prime Ribs of Beef, Saddle of Lamb, and Green Apple Pie à la Mode for dessert.

Front Cover, SS American Shipper Dinner Menu - 26 May 1929

1929-05-26 SS American Shipper Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 26 May 1929 featured Chicken Liver Patties, Financiere, Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, and Ice Cream with French Pastries for dessert. Included List of Executive Officers and Autographs from Seven Dinner Guests.

Front Cover, SS Aurania Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare - 28 June 1929

1929-06-28 SS Aurania Farewell Dinner Menu

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare from 28 June 1929 on board the SS Aurania of the Cunard Line featured Suprême of Brett, Cardinal, Fillets of Lake Trout, Meunière, and Petits Fours for dessert. Many autographs were included with this Menu.

Front Cover, RMS Berengaria Dinner Bill of Fare - 17 July 1929

1929-07-17 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu

Vintage Dinner Bill of Fare from Wednesday, 17 July 1929 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured Tournedos—Mascotte, Croquette of Chicken—Maréchale, and Soufflé Pudding Suchard for dessert.

RMS Berengaria Breakfast Bill of Fare 18 July 1929

1929-07-18 RMS Berengaria Breakfast Menu

An expansive vintage Breakfast Bill of Fare from 18 July 1929 featured Grilled Spanish Mackerel—Fines Herbes, Omelettes, Hashed Turkey -- Creole style and American and Wiltshire Smoked and Pale Bacon.

Front Cover, RMS Berengaria Luncheon Bill of Fare - 21 July 1929

1929-07-21 RMS Berengaria Luncheon Menu

Elegant Vintage Luncheon Bill of Fare from 21 July 1929 on board the RMS Berengaria of the Cunard Line featured an extensive selection including Escalope of Veal-Forestière, Ravioli à Ia Bolognaise, and Gelée au Vin for dessert.

Front Cover, SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Bill of Fare - 29 July 1929

1929-07-29 SS Bergensfjord Luncheon Menu

Vintage Cabin Luncheon Bill of Fare from 29 July 1929 on board the SS Bergensfjord of the Norwegian-America Line featured Hungarian Goulasch, Consommé Macédoine, and Gâteau Mille-feuille for dessert.

Front Cover, SS Lapland Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare 8 November 1929

1929-11-08 SS Lapland Farewell Dinner Menu Card

Vintage Farewell Dinner Bill of Fare Card from 8 November 1929 on board the SS Lapland of the Red Star Line featured Fillet of Sole, Vin Blanc, Lobster Cutlets, Canopère, and Chocolate Eclairs for dessert. A page of Autographs were included in this Menu.

 

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The GG Archives is the work and passion of two people, Paul Gjenvick, a professional archivist, and Evelyne Gjenvick, a curator. Paul earned a Masters of Archival Studies - a terminal degree from Clayton State University in Georgia, where he studied under renowned archivist Richard Pearce-Moses. Our research into the RMS Laconia and SS Bergensfjord, the ships that brought two members of the Gjønvik family from Norway to the United States in the early 20th century, has helped us design our site for other genealogists. The extent of original materials at the GG Archives can be very beneficial when researching your family's migration from Europe.