Cunard Line Ephemera 1930 & 1930s
The GG Archives has extensive holdings in Cunard Line Ephemera from the 1880s through 2004. This Index covers the Year 1930 and the 1930s; the Collections include Passenger Lists, Steamship Tickets, Brochures, Menus, Periodicals, Books, Photographs, and Miscellaneous Other Ephemera.
The Cunard Line's main services—New York-Southampton; New York-Liverpool; New York-London; New York-Bristol; Baltimore- Bristol: New York-Mediterranean; New York-Antwerp; New York-Rotterdam; Boston-Liverpool; Boston-London; Boston-Glasgow; Philadelphia-Bristol; Philadelphia-London; Montreal-Falmouth-London; Montreal-Bristol; U. K.- Mediterranean; U. K.-Levant and Black Sea; U. K.-French Ports.

1930s - Horse Racing Program - RMS Laconia
Hilarious Horse Racing Program dating from the 1930s performed on the deck of the RMS Laconia of the Cunard White Star Line. Entries included Eve by Rib out of Adam, Jealousy by Nose out of Joint, Stampede by Sale out of Basement, etc.

1930 - Horse Racing Program - RMS Samaria
The ever-popular "Horse Racing" program from the 1930s, this one on the RMS Samaria of the Cunard White Star Line. Presented by the "Samaria Jockey Club, race entries included Headache by Cocktails out of Various, Slender by Diet out of Vanity, and many more.

1930-01-29 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 29 January 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-02-14 RMS Franconia Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
A very elegant Bill of Fare featured Fillets of Sole, Boiled Salmon, Mousse de Volaille and Tournedos on this Thos. Cook & Son World Cruise in 1930.

1930-04-05 RMS Aquitania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 5 April 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain E. G. Diggle, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-04-05 RMS Scythia Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 5 April 1930
- Route: Liverpool to New York via Belfast, Halifax, and Boston
- Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1930-05 The Cunarder Magazine, Scandianavian Issue
The May 1930 Scandianavian Issue of The Cunarder featured articles were Sweden's Modern Arts and Crafts, by Janet Stewart; and Suited to Travel, by Ruth Seder that featured women's fashions on board steamships of the day.

1930-05-20 RMS Scythia Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Bill of Fare from Tuesday, 20 May 1930 featured Poached Sea Bass Capetienne, Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce, and Vanilla Bavaroise for dessert.

1930-05-31 RMS Scythia Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 31 May 1930
- Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh) and Galway
- Commander: Captain R. B. Irving

1930-06-20 RMS Aurania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin and Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 20 June 1930
- Route: Montreal to London via Plymouth and Le Havre
- Commander: Captain G. R. Dolphin, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-07-12 RMS Ascania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 12 July 1930
- Route: Southampton to Quebec and Montreal via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain W. A. Hawkes, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-07-19 RMS Ascania Farewell Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Bill of Fare from Saturday, 19 July 1930 featured Boiled Salmon, Sauce Hollandaise, Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, and Victoria Pudding for dessert.

1930-07-26 RMS Berengaria Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 26 July 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Sir Arthur H. Rostron

1930-07-26 RMS Tuscania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 26 July 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre
- Commander: Captain William Rome

1930-08 The Cunarder Magazine, Far East Issue
The August 1930 Far East Issue of The Cunarder featured articles included: Pekin By Sydney Greenbie; The Happy Island Japan and the Japanese By Reneé Browne. Fill-Ins for the Traveler, Women's Fashions on board ship By Ruth Seder was also included.

1930-08-02 RMS Mauretania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: First Class
- Date of Departure: 2 August 1930
- Route: Soutampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain W. Prothero

1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 16 August 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain Sir Arthur H. Rostron, K.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1930-08-16 RMS Berengaria Dinner Menu
Vintage Tourist Class Bill of Fare from Saturday, 16 August 1930 featured Boiled Halibut—Sauce Duglere, Roast Haunch of Mutton—Onion Sauce, and Diplomat Pudding for dessert.

1930-08-22 RMS Berengaria Luncheon Menu
Vintage Bill of Fare from 22 August 1930 featured Corned Brisket of Beef and Dumplings , Stewed Veal—Jardinière, and Apple Pie for dessert.

1930-08-30 RMS Carmania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 30 August 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre
- Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-09-06 RMS Lancastria Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin
- Date of Departure: 6 September 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre
- Commander: Captain B. B. Oram, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-09-20 RMS Ausonia Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 20 September 1930
- Route: Southampton to Quebec and Montreal via Cherbourg
- Commander: Captain P. A. Murchie, R.D., R.N.R.

1930-09-20 RMS Scythia Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Tourist Third Cabin
- Date of Departure: 20 September 1930
- Route: Liverpool to Boston and New York via Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain R. B. Irving, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.

1930-09-20 Events Program - RMS Scythia
Social Events and Sports Tournament Program for the Voyage on the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line Beginning 20 September 1930 for Tourist Third Cabin passengers. Events included Deck Games, Horse Racing, Bridge and Whist, Movies, Concerts, Dances, and a children's party.

1930-09-24 RMS Scythia Breakfast Menu
Vintage Tourist Third Cabin Bill of Fare from 24 September 1930 featured Broiled Wiltshire, Danish and American Bacon, Bonny Boy Toasted Oats, and Buckwheat Cakes.

1930-09-25 Charity Entertainment Program - RMS Scythia
Variety Show style entertainment program performed for tourist class passengers on the RMS Scythia of the Cunard Line in the Tourist class to benefit British and American seamen's institutions that were also listed in the program.

1930-10-25 RMS Carmania Passenger List
- Class of Passengers: Cabin Class
- Date of Departure: 25 October 1930
- Route: Southampton to New York via Le Havre and Queenstown (Cobh)
- Commander: Captain J. C. Townley, R.D., R.N.R.