This is a small collection of items that were in the estate of E. A. Lofquist, a Midshipman onboard the USS Connecticut.  The collection includes no photographs or postcards, (probably saved separately), but a collection of invitations and cards from various events and ports.

At Left:  A guest card issued on

May 6,1908 to the New California Jockey Club in San Francisco.

This is one of the many club memberships Midshipman Lofquist saved during his cruise.  this one is for the Jonathan Club of Los Angeles.

At right is the invitation Midshipman Lofquist received to the Hotel Del Coronado in honor of Admiral Evan and the men of the fleet.  Admiiral Evans was unable to attend because of ill health.

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Souvenir of Uncle Sam's Bull-Dogs

This envelope contains a complete set of cards of the American Fleet, "Most Powerful Fleet, Ever Assembled on Longest, Voyage Ever Attempted."  An item available as the fleet visited San Francisco.

Railroad Hospitality

The Fleet was treated well in San Francisco.  The Railroad Company issued this strip of tickets that included Lunch at the Tavern of Tamalpais, and Round-trip ticket to Mill Valley.  

The Citizens of Bellingham

A dance for the Atlantic Fleet that included the Rohrbacher's Orchestra and 20 dances the night of May 22, 1908.

Arriving in Auckland, New Zealand Midshipman Lofquist received a Government Railways First Class Pass - FREE!  The booklet, shown above is a small leather pass with the information regarding the dates logged on the inside. "until 15th day of August 1908."

The Melbourne Welcome

Emanuel received an Honorary Member's Ticket to the Melbourne Bicycle Club on September 8,1908.

On September 2, he visited the Northcote Town Hall for the evening events.  The evening events included song, recitation, solos and dance.

The Events at the Japan Tea Hall

This is the original invitation to the Japan Tea Hall on the grounds fronting the Yokohama Railway Depot where a special reception was arranged for the American Fleet.  Below the inside expressing the formal invitation.

The Banquet held in honor of the fleet was held on November 3rd.  The menu included a mixture of European favorites mixed with traditional meals from China.  At left the cover for the Banquet; at right the menu providing the wines and food for the meal.

This is a second menu for in official tiffin held for the American Fleet at Amoy in November 1st.

This is a program of the Tiffin tendered to the officers of the U.S. Battleship Fleet by the Foreign Residents of Kulangsu at the Amoy Club.  

The menu included such items as Roast Beef, Chicken and Shanghai Game Pie.

At left is a program for the concert given on December 14, 1908 celebrating the visit of the American Fleet to Ceylon.  The event was given at the Public Hall in downtown Ceylon.