Name/Title
Short Hills School: Betsy Ross Operetta, 1932Entry/Object ID
2005.019.007Description
Panoramic photo of costumed students at Short Hills School for a performance of the operetta, "When Betsy Ross Made Old Glory," which was held on April 22, 1932. " On lower right is "Frank Photo." The show was produced as part of the bicentennial celebration of George Washington's birth, which was commemorated throughout the town in 1932. Students are identified on the back of the photograph as follows:
"Top Row -- 5th from left, George Saxton
6th from right, Donald Hines
2nd Row from Top -- 4th from left, Clement Kaupp
9th from left, Constance Ward
7th from right, Marjorie Fedderman
3rd Row from Top -- 2nd from left, Betty Faddis
5th from Right, Thelma McKee
Bottom Row -- 2nd from left, Bob Seaman
6th from left, Nancy Morrison
4th from right, Billy Taylor
6th from right, June Sleeper
7th from right, Teddy Colyer"
The photograph comes from the collection of Betty Faddis, who probably identified the children in the photograph.
