Montauk Village Association, Inc. Materials, 1961–1965

Archive

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Montauk Library Archives

Name/Title

Montauk Village Association, Inc. Materials, 1961–1965

Entry/Object ID

ARC.1114

Scope and Content

An album of typed and bound meeting minutes and organizational documents of the Montauk Village Association, Inc. (formerly the Montauk Civic Association) dating from 1961 to 1965. The album includes minutes from annual meetings and monthly board of director meetings; organizational by-laws; an object and purpose statement; requests for donations; newsletters; meeting notices; lists of annual nominees for directors; reports; and correspondence. The papers illuminate various community beautification and cultural enrichment projects including efforts to establish a cemetery, release hunting and fishing rights on Fort Pond, develop tours of historical places, remove litter, maintain Kirk Park, publish a cookbook, and install historical site markers, flower planters, and trees throughout the village.

Archive Details

Creator

Montauk Village Association

Date(s) of Creation

1961 - 1965

Archive Size/Extent

1 album, 140 pages.

Restrictions

The collection is open for research and can be used within the library under the supervision of the archivist. Contact archives@montauklibrary.org to schedule a research appointment.

Primary Language

English

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquired From

Montauk Village Association

Copyright

Type of License

In copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Copyright Details

Researchers assume all responsibility for copyright questions. Fair use is permitted. For all other uses please contact archives@montauklibrary.org.

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Object and Purpose: The object and purpose of the corporation shall be the furthering of charitable, literary and educational projects of a public nature in the Village of Montauk, Town of East Hampton, New York and its vicinity include the acquisition, improvement and care of lands, beaches, ponds and structures for public use, and the improvement and care of public lands, beaches, ponds and structures. Officers and Directors 1961-1962 Margaret M. Potts (Mrs. George) President Mary C. Pospisil (Mrs. Edward A.) Vice-President Ruth W. Borchers (Mrs. Herbert H.) Secretary Dorothy B. Conway ( Mrs. E. V.) Treasurer Mary Cooper (Mrs. William J.) Elizabeth A. Duryea (Mrs. Perry B. Jr.) Mary K. Frank (Mrs. William K.) Winifred Gilmartin (Mrs. Richard T.) Louise Kluken (Mrs. Rudolph C.) Hilda C. Tuma (Mrs. Frank J. Sr.)