Tulane University Library’s collection

certificate — Invitation to a ball held during the 1872 Mardi Gras season by the club when it was still called the Swiss Benevolent Society Courtesy of Swiss American Society of New Orleans

book cover — The society’s charter from 1887 was printed in both French (pictured) and German. Courtesy of Swiss American Society of New Orleans

drawing of soldier and woman — A certificate from the Swiss Federal Council for contributions to the National Defense Fund in 1936 Courtesy of Swiss American Society of New Orleans

people with Swiss flag — August 1, 1941: Celebrating 650 years since the founding of Switzerland Courtesy of Swiss American Society of New Orleans

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