United States House of Representatives Restaurant menu

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

United States House of Representatives Restaurant menu, C0504, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
.01 Linear Feet 1 item
Creator:
United States. Congress. House
Abstract:
A bifolium menu from the United States House of Representatives Restaurant, dated May 10, 1935.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

United States House of Representatives Restaurant menu, C0504, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

A bifolium menu from the United States House of Representatives Restaurant, dated May 10, 1935. The cover includes a line drawing of the Capitol Building with a decorative design around the text "House of Representative Restaurant/ Menu/ United States Capitol[.]" The United States seal is in the center. The menu includes many dining options, including daily specials, seafood dishes, sandwiches, salads, dessert, and beverages.

Biographical / historical:

A version of a dining hall for U.S. Representatives has been in existence in the United States Capitol Building since 1834. The House Restaurant, also known as the Members' Dining Room, has offerred refreshments to elected officials in a variety of forms over the years. Today the Members' Dining Room is located in Room H117 of the Capitol Building.

Acquisition information:
Purchased by Lynn Eaton in April 2019
Processing information:

Processing and finding aid completed by Amanda Brent in June 2022.

Arrangement:

This is a single item collection.

Physical location:
C 72, C 3, S 4