Mistick River Business & Professional Women's Club 1977-1980

Name/Title

Mistick River Business & Professional Women's Club 1977-1980

Entry/Object ID

2017.2.0001

Scope and Content

Blue Scrapbook - Book One - 84 (does not include covers) paper pages of news articles, photos, invitations and tickets with plastic sleeves Cover Page: white with black print that reads Mystic River Business & Professional Women's Club 1977-1980 Page 1: A typed letter with envelope to Ms. Jean Degrooth (and her address) from Barbara J. Wetherbee (with the club logo in gold) with a check enclosed, a typed label that reads The Mistick River BPW's Club, Inc. and a booklet, blue and white with blue print that's titled, Simplified Parliamentary Procedure based on Robert's Rules of Order Page 2: A New London The Day article dated Friday March 2,1973 with a black and white photo that reads "Concerted Efforts" About 300 Youngsters from the towns's three elementary schools... Page 3: A Mystic River B.P.W. booklet, green cover with black print with the scene of a river boat paddle wheeler on a river the reads, Bylaws, adopted July 6, 1977 amended: January 3, 1979 updated: March 9, 1987 Sept. 27, 1992 (inside pages are on white paper with 3 holes punched through entire booklet - #3 in pen on cover page, lower right corner Page 4: 2 news articles first one - The Day, New London, Conn., Wednesday, June 8, 1977 that reads,"32 are Charter Members of Mistick River BPW" 2nd article reades " Battalian of Blacks Finally Honored for WWII Valor" Page 5: A letter of the Town of Groton printed stationary with the town seal, March 30,1976, typed From: Recreation Department to Mrs. Jean De Grooth and signed by Judith A. Wilkinson Senior Citizens Coordinator ( a thank you letter) Page 6: An invitation to join the club, pink with pink print - club logo and a paddlewheeler going down a river design that begins, Announcing the New Mistick BPW's Club, Inc. Join to be a charter member. Page 7: Introducing the BPW Newletter, yellow with black print and logo with the headings, Organization, Goal, Membershop, Eligibility, Objectives and Involvement. Page 8: A news article from "Daily News" dated Sunday, July, 3, 1977 that begins" This is Another in a Series of Stories about the Roots of New York Families" Today, the History of Alice Twomey, a Former Cook from the North Bronx. Legacy Chapter 6: An Irish Story" with a black and white photo of her, her almost 4 year old grandson, John Matthew (article is flipped up at the bottom.) Page 9: News article from "The Hartford Courtant" dated Monday, May 23, 1977 that begins "Women form Business Unit" and an invitation from the Mistick River BPW's Club, green with black print and their logo and paddlewheeler design at Steak Loft Restaurant, Mystic, CT, June 1, 1977... Page 10: 3 news articles "The News" Friday, May 27, 1977, First Meeting . "The Hartford Courant" May 29, 1977, Thames Valley Notes - Mistick BPW Club to Convene "The Day" New London, Conn, May 27, 1977 Mistick BPW club to be organized 2 meal choice tickets - 1 yellow chicken design with black print that reads breast 29 and 1 green chicken design with black print that reads teriyaki 29. and a cover of a match book, green with gold print with Mistick River BPW and club logo Page 11: An announcement from the Mistick BPW's Club (blue paper with black printing) with paddlewheeler design that begins...Hooray..Hooray.. signed by Sarah E. McGirr Temporary Chairman Page 12: Headline from The Day, New London, Conn., Wednesday, June 8, 1977 " 32 are charter members of Mystic River BPW" Typed label below - First organzational Meeting Mistick River BPW June 1, 1977, Steak Loft Restuarant 4 color photos with typed labels the read Photo 1: Taking Membership Dues and signing Charter Members - B. Strothers, M. Orkney, G. McGrath Photo 2: L. Hansen explaining purpose of meeting and introducing the guest speekers for the evening Photo 3. - M.Clark, State President explaining the National Organization, its accomplishments and plans. Photo 4: G. Elliot District Director Explaining how National plans are carried out at State level, describes State organization/accomplishments/plans. Page 13: 6 color photos with typed labels that read 1 - A. Gilmore President of the Groton BPW, which will be our club sponsors. Explains the local club organization and accomplishments. 2- S. McGirr elected Temporary Chairman opens nominations for a temporary Secretary. M. Smith was elected. 3- S. McGirr obtaining memberships decision regarding the amount of dues. D. Tryon making the motion. 4- Head Table Members and Guests in attendance. 5- Some of the 32 attendees who became Charter Members of the Club. 6- Charter Members and Guests and 1 news article from "The Hartford Courant" Sunday, June 5, 1977 - Club Gets 32 Members Page 14: 2 page Mistick River B.P.W. Newsletter white with black print and Paddlewheeler design that begins No. 1 June, 1977 Hospitality....By Laws...Nominations...Membership Report Page 15: A typed letter, June 3, 1977.. Dear Fellow Member signed by Sarah E. Mosier, Temporary Chairman The Mistick River BPW's Club, Inc. Page 16: 1 news article from "The Hartford Courant": Sunday, July 3, 1977 that reads -Thames Valley Notes- Women's Club to Meet 2 meal choice cards 1 chicken design on pick and the other, a fish design on blue ( both black print with the #36) 2 note cards, first has turtle design in color with beige background that reads - Happiness is Found in Little Things. The other, lavender flowers and a news article from "The News" Wednesday, June 22, 1977 July 6 meeting. Page 17: 5 news articles, 3 from "The Day" and 2 from "The News" Article 1- The Day, New London, Conn. , Friday, July 1, 1977, Mistick River BPW will meet July 6 Article 2- Monday, July 11, 1977 " The News" Mistick River BPW elects Sarah McGirr Article 3- "The Day, New London, Conn, Monday, July 11, 1977 Page 21, Sarah McGirr is President of Mistick River BPW Article 4- "The Day", New London, Conn. Monday, September 26, 1977, Mistick River BPW holds Charter Night Article 5- Mistick River BPW club to receive charter. Page 18: Double-sided application for club membershop document green with black print and typed" The Mystic River BPW's Club Inc, of Mystic, Connecticut hereby makes formal application for membership in the Connecticut Federation of The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. signed by Sarah E. McGirr July 7, 1977 and Frances E. Munro, July 7, 1977 Approved for the State Federation, signed by Jeanne S. Gregg 7/14/77 and Mildred W. Clark 7/15/77 Approved for National Federation - Anne Steinbeck and Wand B. Freynick (signatures) 8/2/77. Page 19: (front and back) Charter Member Document - white with black print design and typed, The Mistick River BPW's Club, Inc. of Mystic CT of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., of the U.S.A. We hereby subscribe our names June 1, 1977 and July 6, 1977 with multiple signatures. Page 20: Stapled booklet, white with black print the reads, "The Mistick River BPW's Club, Inc. of Mystic, Connecticut Bylaws ( adopted July6, 1977) Approved Jeanne S. Gregg (signature) CT Federation President 7/15/77 Page 21: A place card for Joyce Bell, white with green print with seal Tthe Nation Federation of BPW's Clubs, Inc brochure, green covers with white or beige insert pages and darker green logo on front cover ( two holes and a white ribbon for the brochure. Page 22: 4 color photes with typed labels Photo 1- Pat Townson, Vice President from Oxford, England, President Sally McGirr on the left. Photo 2- Birthday Presentation Club Members Photo 3- Introduction of Members by State Present Elect Tina Kooay Photo 4 - Installation of Treasurer Clarice Dupis by State Treasurer Mary Carpinella Page 23: 4 color photos with typed labels which read Photo 1- Installation of Recording Secretary Joyce Bell by State Recording Secretary Marion Pratt. Photo 2- Installation of Corresponding Secretary Fraces Mumro by State Secretary Mary McCollan Photo 3- Installation of First V.P. Marion Orkney by First V.P. Helen Wallstrom. Photo 4- Installation of Present Sally McGirr by Past State President, Muriel Buckley. Page 24: 4 color photos with typed labels which read Photo 1- Installation of Second V.P. Margaret Kenyon by State Second V.P. Shirley O'Connor. Photo 2- Installation of Counselor/Parlimentarian by Lillian Hansen by Immediate Past Immediate Past President S. Efcevitch Photo 3: Installation of Standing Commitee Chairman by Past State President Rose Cavaliere Photo 4: Installation of Special Committee Chairman by Past State President Mary Bourque. Page 25: 4 color photos with typed labels which read Photo 1-Presentation to Chairmen of Organizing Committee, Lillian Hansen, by State President Millie Clarke. Photo 2- Presentation of Charter to President Sally McGirr by State President Millie Clark Photo 3- Our President Sally McGirr Photo 4- Members of Sally's Family. Carolyn Kelly and Husband in foreground. Page 26: A document, yellow with a green butterfly on it that reads, Mistick River Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc. Installation of Officers, District I Commitment, September 7, 1977 and three news Article Article 1 - Mistick River BPW club names "Woman of Year" with black and white photo of Sarah E. McGirr Article 2- "The News" Wednesday, September 28, 1977 Newlines - Award Dinner Article 3- "The Hartford Courant" Sunday, October 2, 1977 Thames Valley Notes- Women's Club to Give Award Page 27: Colored group photo with a sign, white with maroon print that reads Connecticut. Page 28: One colored postcard of Restland Farm, Northford, Conn. and one colored group photo Page 29: 4 news articles and one brochure Article 1- "The Day" New London, Conn. Tuesday, November 8, 1977- Working women topic at Mystic River BPW. Article 2- "The Day" New London, Conn., Tuesday, November 1, 1977 - Mistick River club to hear Sen. Beck with a black and white photo of Sen. Audrey P. Peck. Article 3 - "The News" Monday, October 31, 1977 Sen. Beck will speak at BPW meeting. Article 4 - "The Hartford Courant" Sunday, October 30, 1977 - Thames Valley Notes - Legislator to Address Women. Brochure: colored brochure with white print of Restland Farm, Middletown Avenue, (RTE. 17) Northford, Connecticut.. Page 30: A typed and printed invitation to Sally-thought you might like to see what the invitations that were sent out to state officers, etc. looked like, Barbara..(yellow with green logo) 2 newspaper articles plus trifold document with print inside Article 1- "The Day", New London, Conn. Thursday, December 15, 1977 - Mistick River BPW inducts 20 members Article 2- "The Day", New London, Conn., January 21, 1978 - Mistick River BPW will hear Dr. Elbert Gates. Page 31: 6 news articles, Article 1 - " The Day" New London, Conn., Friday December 2, 1977- Mistick BPW Club will have first Christmas party. Article 2 - "The Day" New London, Conn., December 29, 1977- Mistick River businesswomen to meet Jan. 4. Article 3 - page 34 "The Day" Thursday, December 1, 1977- BPW to honor yong careen women at tea Article 4 - Club Plans Women's Tea Article 5- Tuesday, November 29, 1977 "The News" - Mistick River BPW Club plans Christmas party Article 6 - "The News" Tuesday, December 6, 1977 - Professional women to induct members 2 Bazaar not notices in 2 different papers that read Bazaar, Sat., Nov. 12, Meeting House Olde Mistick Villages 10 am - 4 pm Page 32: An envelope postmarked New Haven CT PM 23 Nov 1977 (zip code illegible) Christmas theme in color, from Little Prayer be on your way to bless all our friends this Christmas day, to C. Grace McGrath...(envelope background is white) Brochure - Young Career Women Tea , December4, 1977 Groton Regency (corner of Buddington Road & Route (12?) white with blue print and flower design. Sponsored by the Groton, Mystic River and Nehantic Business and Professional Women's Club 3 Newspaper articles from "The News" Wednesday, December 14, 1977 - Mistick River BPW plans fashion show Thursday, December 29, 1977 - BPW to meet on January 4. 1 newspaper article from "The Hartford Courant" Monday, January 2, 1978 - Thames Valley Notes- Women's Group to Meet A small heart design notice, pink with black print announces A Wine Festival presented by the Mistick River B.P.W , Tuesday, February 14, 1978... & An Amtrack train stub, upside down Page 33: Possoble a paper Christmas tree ornament, green with a color flower design and a hope punch, handwritten in blue pen that reads Sally McGirr, Mistick River 3 " The Day" articles Article 1 - Saturday, February 18, 1978 - Mistick River BPW sets contest speakoff Article 2 - Saturday, February 25, 1978 - Careen Woman speakoff will be held Tuesday Article 3 - Saturday, February 11, 1978 - Businesswomen focus on world. 2 " The News" Articles Article 1 - Thursday, February 14, 1978 - BPW meeting Article 2 - Friday, January 13, 1978 - BPW planning Wine Festival. and An Amtrack Train Ticket with departure date of 01MAR78 Page 34: Tri-fold document, folded with typing on the inside. Thank you note to Jean (?) dated February 27, 1978 from Muriel Buckley for her work on the BPW Variety Show 2 news articles Article 1 ; "The Day", New London, Conn, Thursday, March 2, 197(8) - Day editor winner of career award with black and white photo of Joan Poro. Article 2- "The News" Wednesday, March 1, 1978 Joan Poro wins BPW speak-off with black and white photo of Joan Poro Page 35: A booklet(with 2 staples on the left side) covers are beige with black print and design ( inside pages are white) Cover reads The Groton BPW Club visits "Tin Pan Alley" February 24, 25, 1979 2 newpaper black and white photos - Ready to kick up their heels and Stage Stars... Page 36: "The Day" 2/23/78 (handwritten) that begins - In the Spotlight Jean DeGrooth,kneeling checks costumes for Pat Pfugh left, Carol Pratt, Marian Pratt and Helen Burnett for upcoming variety show. -Businesswomen will direct and produce show for first time (with black and white photo) Page 37: Black and white photo from "The News" February 24, 1978 - "Friendship" by Jean DeGrooth, Frederick and Barbara Wetherbee. Page 38: A news article with a black and white photo that reads - Professional Women 'all business' about upcoming play, Tin Pan Alley, with caption, A mother-daughter soft-shoe act and Janes on the spoons and Nicki Pflugh singing spoons, with Pat Pflugh Pete and a newspapter black and white photo with the caption ' Down by the Old Mill Stream! The St. Patrick Barbershop Quartet with from left, Gene Sutton, Rev. Henry Archembault, Rev. Richard Archembault and Joseph Ross. Page 39: Newspaper black and white photo with the heading - Photos, story by Jay Jurkeiwiez. Caption reads "That fella" Gloria Crider looks on in astonishment as her husband, James Crider, rehearses for a skit. Looking on is Phyllis Obermann. Page 40: A newspaper black and white photo "The News" Friday, February 24, 1978 with the caption ' Swinging Seniors Chorus, members of the Senior Citizens Club, rehearsing their number' photo by Carol Phelps and a tri-fold document from Barbara N. Jensen, Business Services Associate - auditor's report for the calendar year June 1, 1977 - April 30, 1978 - signed by Barbara Jensen, Carolyn P. Kelley and Dorothy E. Tryon. Page 41 A newpaper black and white photo with the caption ' Career Women's Week ' Groton Town Mayor, Francis J. Hagerty presents a proclamation to Connecticut Young Career Woman Barbara Strutter (pictured) News article from " The Day" Friday, March 3, 1978 'Alice in Wonderland" to be March 12 style show theme. Program for Distric I Friendship Dinner/YCW "Speak-Off" white with black print and NGBPWC logo, Wednesday, March, 15, 1978... Page 42: 3 Newspaper Articles, Article 1 -"The Day, New London, Conn., Tuesday, March 14, 1978 - Business women to attend legislative conference. Article 2- "The News" Wednesday, April 19, 1978 Mistick River BPW elects officers Article 3 - " The Hartford Courant" Thames Valley Notes Sunday, April 30, 1978 - Professional Women Elect Officers 4 Identification cards ID card 1- Design for Action, National Legislative Conference - The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. - Lillian L. Hansen, Groton, Conn. white card with blue and black print and blue capitol logo ID card 2: Indian and Colonial Research Center, Inc. Membership card for the Mistick River Professional Women's Club - Dec. 31, 1978 ( white with blue and black print with two signatures.) ID card 3: A Visitor's Pass U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. for the 95th Congress (Blue with black printing and a logo and signatures) ID card 4: United States Senate Chamber 1978 visitor's pass for 95th Congress 2nd session(green with black printing,seal and signature.) Page 43: 2 news articles Article 1-"The Day" New London, Conn. Tuesday, April 4, 1978 - at your Leisure - Massey tapes on value judgements scheduled with black and white photo of Dr. M.E. Massey. Article 2 - "The News" Tuesday, March 14, 1978 - Fashion Show with 2 black and white photos of Cindy DelGrosso and Margaret Helsel. Page 43a: 2 documents Document 1 - The Business and Professional Women's Foundation gratefully acknowledges your contribution.. with signed Pulani C. Desha, president, board of trustees (white background, black print and red logo.) Document 2 - Certificate of Appreciation from the Connecticut BPW's Club Inc. to Mistic River B.P.W. Club, February 4, 1978 with two signatures (green with black printing and logo) Page 44: 4 news articles Article 1 - "The Hartford Courant", Sunday, April 2, 1978 - Thames Valley Notes - Business Women to Organize Article 2 - "The Day", New London, Conn., Tuesday, March 21, 1978 - Day editor is district winner. Article 3 - "The Day", New London, Conn. Monday, April 24, 1978- Mystic businesswomen elect officers, name delegates. Article 4 - "The News", Wednesday, March 29, 1978 - Annual BPW meeting Page 44a: An award from the the Business and Professional Women's Foundation Club Contribution Award to Mistick River of Mistick Business and Professional Women's Club, March 31, 1978, signed by Pulani C. Desha, President, Foundation Board of Trustees (white with black print with red and gold logo.) Page 45: 9 colored photos Page 46: 2 Contribution acknowledgments from the BPW's Foundation signed by Pulani C. Desha, Foundation Board of Trustees (white with black print with red logo.) and 4 news articles - Article 1 - Mistick River to BPW to give scholarship Article 2 - Mistick River club gives scholarship Article 3 - "The Hartford Courant" Thames River Notes - 6/4/78 Women's Club to Have Meeting Article 4 - Group to award $200 grant Page 47: A Proclamation from Office of the Mayor Town of Groton, Connecticut - Young Career Women's Week March 6-12, 1978... (white with blue print, design and typed.) gold town of Groton seal, statement folded up and signed by Francis J. Hagerty, Mayor, the Town of Groton Page 48: An official statement from the state of Connecticut from her excellancy Ella Grasso, Governor to the National Federation of BPW's Clubs, Inc...(white with black print and typed with the state shield Page 49: A document about the International Federation of BPW (blue with black print and logo - $.35 stamped in right top corner) 3 news articles Article 1 - Mistick Women discuss fund-raising projects Article 2 - "The Day" New London, Conn., Saturday, March 25 19? - Mystic businesswomen to view presentation Article 4 - Business women award grant and a Brochure " Young Career Woman Tea", Sunday, March 5th, 1978, WSFB-TV studios - Hosted by Donna Collins - State Careerwomen Director ( white with black type and flower design.) Page 60: A news article and 1 caption "The Day, New London, Conn. Tuesday, May 16, 1978 - Students hear about careers Youth Forum and black and white photo that reades - Panelists are : Priscilla Oby, Anne Hinter, Rev. Joyce Funk, Barbara Strother, Joyce Pierce. Page 51: A 30 page newletter (stapled) from the Mistick River B.P.W No. 10 Editor, Anita Parker, April,1978 ( blue with black print paddlewheeler logo and flowers, typed) Page 52: 2 news articles Article 1 - "The Hartford Courant" Sunday, June 4, 1978 - Business Women's Speak-off - Article 2 - "The Day" Monday, June 5, 1978 - Club rejects men; Mrs. Poro wins state competition (article folded up at bottom and water damaged top right corner) Page 53: 1 news article - "Norwich Bulletin", Saturday, June 3, 1978 - Mrs. Athena Kocay Will Head State BPW with black and white photo of her and additional photo of Athena Kocay with caption- BPW President "Athena P. Kocay, chapter president of the Norwich BPW's Club receives the state federation's president's pin from her predecessor Mildred Clark of Noank.. Page 54: A green and gold brochure with 2 holes and yellow ribbon with a gold and white BPW's Club logo on the cover and a Certificate of Appreciation from the CT Federation of BPW's Club, Inc. to Mistick River BPW's Club...June 2, 1978 signed by Mildred W. Clark, State President and Helen R. Wahlstrom Chairman ( green with black print and logo and green type) Page 55: 1 news article "The Day" New London, Conn., Friday, July 21, 1978 - All 50 states are represented in quilt made by businesswomen with a black and white photo of Mrs. Mildred Clark and quilt. Page 56: 6 color photos Black and white photo with caption - Mrs. Mildred Clark, 1977-78 State President of Connecticut put it all together for the Puerto Rico Convention... 2 News Articles Article 1 - Mistick River Businesswomen at convention Article 2- "The Compass", July 7, 1978 - Business women plan fundraisers. Page 57: 2 news articles - Article 1 "The Day" Wednesday, July 26, 1978 - Business and professional women concerned about ERA with black and white photos of Mrs. Athena Kocay and Mrs. Sarah McGirr (folded on right side) Article 2- " The Hartford Courant" Thames Valley Notes, Sunday August 13, 1978 - Rules Workshop Scheduled. Page 58: 4 news articles - Article 1 "The Day" New London, Conn. August 4, 1978 - Young career women exchange views on issues (folded in on right side.) Article 2- " The Compass" August 4, 1978 - Women's group plans workshop. Article 3 - "The Hartford Courant", Sunday, August 6, 1978 Thames Valley Notes - Club to Picnic at Home. Article 4 - "The Day" New London, Conn. Monday August 28, 1978 - Mistick women will hear talk. Page 59: 6 news articles - Article 1 - "The Compass" Septemenber 22, 1978 - Business women to meet. Article 2- "The Day" New London, Conn, September 23, 1978 - Mystic women to hear about development. Article 3- 'The Hartford Courant", Wednesday, October 11, 1978 - Women to Discuss On-the-Job Problems. Article 4- "The Compass" November 3, 1978 - Business Group discusses ERA. Article 5- "The Compass" October 20, 1978 - Club hears center counselor. Article 6- "The Compass", September1, 1978 - Business group to meet. Page 60: 4 news articles and 2 Bazaar notices Article 1: "The Day" New London, Conn. Saturday, October 28, 1978 - Mistick River BPW Club will discuss ERA future. Article 2: "The Day" New London, Conn. Tuesday, October 17, 1978 - Mistick River Businesswomen name new Woman of Year with black and white photo of Gail Belyea. Article 3: "The New Haven Register" (a copy?) Sunday, November 12, 1978 - B & P Club will Meet Wednesday. Article 4: "The Compass" November 17, 1978 - Businesswomen set bazaar for Nov. 25. Bazaar notice 1 -"The Day" Friday, November 24,1978 and Bazaar notice 2 - "The Compass" Friday, November 24,1978 Page 61: 6 Black and white photos Page 62: 4 news articles Article 1: "The Compass" December 22, 1978 - Business women induct new members. Article 2- "The Compass" December 1, 1978 - Business women to induct. Article 3- "The Day" New London, Conn. Tuesday, December 19, 1978 - Mistick River BPW inducts 12 members Article 4- "The Day" New London, Conn. Tuesday, January 9, 1979 -BPW foundation explained to club. Page 63: 5 news articles all from "The Day" New London, Conn. Article 1- Wednesday, January 17, 1979 - National BPW is focus Article 2- Saturday, January 13, 1979 - BPW rehearsals to begin Monday - Article 3- Variety Show is scheduled Article 4- Saturday, January 20, 1979 - Mystic BPW seeks career woman - Article 5- copy of article 4 Page 64: BPW foundation brochure (colored pages and cover - 2 pinks, black and white with their logo- top page bent back in right lower corner) and 4 news articles Article 1- "Pfizer Capsule" February 5, 1979 Annual Speak-Off-BPW to Speak Out At Article 2- "The Hartford Courant" Saturday, February 3, 1979 - Women's Week Organized Article 3- "The Compass" February 9, 1979 - Club seeks nominations for award Article 4- "The Day", Saturday, February 3, 1979 'Hearts and Roses' to be spring fashion show theme Page 65: 2 certificates - both presented by The National Federation of BPW's Clubs to Mistick River of Mystic BPW's Club 1. - Equalization Certificate (white with black print and yellow and black rose logo) September 30, 1979-signed by the National president and National Membership chairman 2. Program Certificate ( green w/ dark green border, black print and logo) dated 5/11/79 signed by the National President BPW Page 66: 3 news articles Article 1- "The Day" Thursday, March 1, 1979 Young career women will be honored Article 2- "The Day" Monday, March 12, 1979 - Mistick River BPW names '79 Young Career Woman with black and white photo of The Rev. Miss Joyce Funk Article 3- "The Hartford Courant" Saturday, March 3, 1979 - Career Lecture Readied 1 announcement- Mistick River BPW presents "Down Memory Lane"…Fitch S.H.S. March 30-31, 1979… And an admission ticket from the play (dark blue with black print) Page 67: A stapled brochure from Mistick River presents "Down Memory Lane"…Fitch S.H.S. March 30-31, 1979…(green with black print and design from play) and two admission tickets from the play (one green and one gold with black print) 2 news articles - article 1 "The Day" Friday, April 23, 1979 - Mystic minister is BPW winner Article 2- "The Compass" April 23, 1979 - BPW elects new officers Page 68: "The Day" black and white photo with William Kelly, Frank Johnson and William Cork Hill with caption that reads 'A chorus line to remember.' 2 news articles - Article 1 "The Compass" May 4, 1979 - BPW installs new officers. Article 2- "The Day" New London, Conn. Wednesday, May 23, 1979 - Spring Festival monarchs named. One convention ticket (green with black print) that reads - 1979 National Convention Boston, MA Installation Ceremonies, John B. Hayes Auditorium July 26, 1979. Page 69: A 4-page brochure (blue with black print and Hawaiian designs) that reads 'Hele on down to our hawaiian hukilau!' Thursday, July 24, 1979, Boston Sheraton Hotel , the Hawaii Federation of BPW's Clubs One color photo that reads 'open house at suite Gracie Mograth, Grace Garbati & punch bowl and One color postcard of the hotel Page 70: 2 group color photos in a plastic sleeve, Connecticut printed in one and the Mistick River BPW's Club Inc.banner in the other, Handwritten note below that reads, 58th Annual State Convention - May 11-13, 1979 - Cromwell, CT. Marion Smith, Thelma Charles, Lil Hansen, Clarice Dupois, Gracie McGrath, Rosemarie Driscoll, Barbara Strother, Ruth Garlock, Dorothea Macbeth Page 71: 2 group color photos in the same plastic sleeve as above. Handwritten captions that read Mistick River members hostess at breakfast at National and The Hukilau - G. McGrath, L. Hason, G. Kavanagh, M. Orkney, S, McGirr, L. Burridge, S. Siegel, J. Gallant, M. Mills, G. Garbati, C. Dupuis, D. Tryon National Convention - Boston - July 24, 1979 Page 72: 4 color photos with handwritten labels (white with black print that read, At National Convention - and Helen Lewis hosts chicken barbeque for scholarship fund at her home - August Page 73: 2 color photos and 4 news articles from "The Day" New London, Conn. Article 1 - Tuesday, September 4, 1979 - BPW group installs with black and white photo of Rosemarie E. Driscoll. Article 2 - Friday, August 10, 1979 - BPW board will meet. Article 3 - Friday, October 19, 1979 - Flea Market Article 4 - Saturday, September 8, 1979 Obituaries - Rosemary Willis Page 74: A 6-page typed budget on white paper that reads 'the Mistick River BPW's Club, Inc., Proposed Budget 1979-1980 Page 75: A proclamation (green with black print and type and design) ' Proclamation for National Business Women's Week' (twice) and signed by James M. Spellman, mayor of the town of Stonington dated October 3, 1979. Page 76: 4 "The Day" New London, Conn. Articles Article 1: Friday, October 19, 1979 - Stonington policewoman named 'Women of Year' with black and white photo of Barbara J. Richard. Article 2 - Monday, December 31, 1979 - Women will be cited for completing course. Article 3 - Thursday, December 20, 1979 - International Christmas buffet served to guests Article 4- Saturday, January 5, 1980 - Program participants given awards and a "The Compass" article, January 9, 1980 - BPW Speak Off Page 77: A 4-page brochure (light blue with blue print and an outline of America design) that reads 'Decade for Decision, Women and Politics, National Legislative Conference - February 27-29, 1980 Washington, D.C., The National Federation of BPW's Clubs, Inc., 2 visitor passes 1- United States Senate Chamber 1980 for 96th Congress 2nd session(green with black printing, seal and signature) 2 - U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. for the 96th Congress (yellow with black printing and a logo and signature by Christopher J. Dodd) and 1 news article "The Day" New London, Conn. Wednesday, January 23, 1980 - Investment firm officer will speak Page 78: A group color photo with a handwritten label that reads ' National Convention... [truncated due to length]

Collection

Mistick River Business & Professional Women's Club

Acquisition

Accession

2017.2.

Source or Donor

Mistick River Business & Professional Women's Club

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Scrapbook

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Album

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

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Social security, Clubwomen, Protest movements, Constitutional amendments, Clubs, Women, Fund raising, Charters, Charitable organizations, Business people

Search Terms

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Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1977 - 1980

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1977-1980

General Notes

Note

Status: Excellent Status By: Maureen A. McClellan Status Date: 2017-09-18