Name/Title
Irvin D. Walker, Virginia English, Bruce English, & Carolyn Lusardi at 50th Anniversary DinnerEntry/Object ID
2021.6.24Description
Color photograph. Rectangular. Shot landscape orientation. Group of guests are standing in a semi-circle, posing and smiling at the camera. Mrs. Virginia English and Dr. Bruce English are the couple in the middle. Mrs. English wears a red dress. Carolyn Lusardi is pictured on the far right, wearing a pink dress. Irvin D. Walker is the gentleman on the far left, without glasses. On the reverse, "5455" is written in blue ink in the bottom right corner. There is also a small label attached.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Reverse centerTranscription
l-r, Irvin D. Walker
Mrs. Virginia English
Dr. Brue English
, Carolyn LusardiLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
LabelProvenance
Notes
The PHMF Golden Anniversary Celebration was held on Thursday, October 27, 1994 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Foundation's establishment. The PHMF was incorporated on October 27, 1944. The event was held at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.
Carolyn Lusardi (1919–2009) was the current President of PHMF at the time of the event. She delivered the "Recognition of Distinguished Guests" and shared "Remembrances of Fifty Years." Irvin D. Walker (1922–2009) was a former PHMF president and gave the benediction to end the evening's program. Mrs. Virginia M. S. English (1909–2006) was a PHMF trustee during the time of the event. Dr. Bruce English (1921–2008) was her husband. Mrs. English was an avid historian and supporter of Red Hill.
Staff found this photograph in the existing files of Red Hill's collection and accessioned it on May 30, 2024, due to its importance to PHMF's institutional history.