Hammonton Airport Dedication

Hammonton Airport Dedication

Hammonton Airport Dedication

Name/Title

Hammonton Airport Dedication

Entry/Object ID

2023.24.14

Description

Two color photographs, each 3-1/2" square. Photographs by Josephine Giannini of the dedication of Hammonton Airport in June 1971. In the foreground is Miss New Jersey 1970 Hela Young (born Hela Yungst) holding the ribbon and Hammonton Mayor Peter Parisi. In one photograph, New Jersey State Senator from Atlantic County Frank S. "Hap" Farley is clearly seen behind and between Hela Young and Peter Parisi. In the other photograph, Senator Farley appears partially obscured behind Hela Young, and Samuel A.Curcio is seen directly behind Mayor Parisi's left shoulder. Mr. Curio was a Hammonton lawyer who served as Hammonton's municipal judge and who was elected and served four years in the New Jersey General Assembly.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.24

Source or Donor

Vincent & Josephine Giannini, Sr

Acquisition Method

Gift

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jun 19, 2023

Examined By

Deborah White