Name/Title
Carolyn M. Lusardi Delivers "Remembrances of Fifty Years" at 50th Anniversary DinnerEntry/Object ID
2021.6.64Description
Color photograph. Rectangular. Shot portrait orientation. Carolyn M. Lusardi is pictured as she shares "Remembrances of Fifty Years." She wears a pink dress, large gold and pearl earrings, a pearl necklace, a gold brooch, and a large white chest corsage. She stands behind a wood podium. On the reverse, "5410" is written in blue ink in the top right corner. There is also a small label attached on the reverse.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Reverse centerTranscription
Remembrances of Fifty Years
Patrick Henry Memorial
Foundation by President
Carolyn M. 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 M. Lusardi (1919–2009) was the President of the PHMF at the time of the event. According to the event program (2024.6.1) she gave a "Recognition of Distinguished Guests" in addition to sharing "Remembrances of Fifty Years."
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.