While Al Parker received many awards and accolades throughout his career, perhaps none was as prestigous as his induction into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame, which happened 47 years ago this week. Given that the Society had only begun their Hall of Fame in 1958, it is particularly impressive that Parker was recognized for his body of work and influence on the field a mere 7 years later, joining the company of previous inductees such as Norman Rockwell and Harold von Schmidt. Below is the President's Dinner program, June 16, 1965 (the event at which Parker was honored), including the dinner menu, a brief introduction by then-President Carl Bobertz, and a paragraph about Parker.

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