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Folder2_Document_TCTOfficalBallotforRoyalOfficers006.jpg
Printed ballot for the Tin Can Tourists for members to fill out and vote for a Royal Chief, Royal Vice Chief, Royal Secretary, Royal Treasurer, Royal Assistant Secretary, and Board of Royal Directors. The Ballot is likely from the year 1950, 1951,…

Document_TCT1953-1954meeting dates_005.jpg
Black and white postcard detailing the meetings of the Tin Can Tourists in 1953-1954. Includes the Annual Summer Reunion and Trailer Show in Traverse City, Michigan, Annual Thanksgiving Reunion and Trailer Show in Melbourne, Florida, Annual Winter…

Constitution and By-Laws TCT Booklet005.pdf
Tan blank booklet of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Tin Can Tourists of the World. Revised and Printed in March 1953. Included is the History of the Tin Can Tourists, the constitution, By-laws, member qualifications, officer qualifications,…

Photo_July1951_001.jpg
Black and white photograph of a gathering of Tin Can Tourists posing for a group portrait. The group stands/sits in front of a car and trailer and are accompanied by the TCT Bell. Back side says Traverse City, July 1951 in addition to a few names:…

Souvenir Program004.pdf
Short booklet of songs and their lyrics, likely to be used during Tin Can Tourist gatherings/reunions.

http://chronicle.tadl.org/history_import/Images/008/1472-2.jpg
Black and white photographs of: 1.) A sign "Traverse City Welcomes T.C.T. Always" (T.C.T. is Tin Can Tourist) being painted, 1942. 2.) "Traverse Travelers" Swap the Ride Club. 3.)The Tin Can Tourist Inc. officers, 7/21/1941.

http://chronicle.tadl.org/history_import/Images/007/130911111301.jpg
Cars and house trailers gathered at the county fair grounds (now the Civic Center) on East Front Street. The tourists would come to the area for "reunion" each year. Text on back of photo in second image
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