Subject Files--Leonard Hall School

Archive

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St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Subject Files--Leonard Hall School

Entry/Object ID

1985.002.0107

Scope and Content

1 folder ; 11 3/4" x 9 1/2" Postcard of Leonard Hall School published by C. H. Ruth of Washington, D.C. The camera is positioned just slightly to the left of the center front entrance. A flag pole is clearly visible and it is a windy day. It may be very early spring. There are three cars widely spaced across the lawn; 2 Cadillacs or Buicks and a Chevrolet. Postcard of Leonard Hall School published by Artvue Post Card Co. of New York, N.Y. The photo has a greenish cast. The camera is positioned very near the right corner of the building and across the street. The flag pole is barely visible at the extreme left. It is probably winter time--the trees are bare. News article of May 5, 1960 in St. Mary's Journal announcing the 50th jubilee of the school on May 8. Invitation to the Golden Jubilee celebration on heavy cream paper 5 11/16"h x 8 11/16"w folded once with blue print. 1" from the top are the dates 1910 and 1960, then the school seal centered and text "You are cordially invited to attend the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Leonard Hall School Sunday, May 8, 1960." Inside is the program: a field mass, marching exhibition, cocktails and an afternoon dinner. Mr. Beitzell did not say whether he attended. News article of February 14, 1965 from the Washington Post Sunday magazine. There are several photos, but little text. News article of July 14, 1966 from the St. Mary's Beacon historical files--46 years ago. The article announced the fire at Leonard Hall in which the building was a total loss. News article of June 24, 1971 from the Catholic Standard about the school and its Navy connection. Undated souvenir tabloid of photos and text for which the ladies' auxiliary requested a donation. They wanted to buy cafeteria style tables and chairs to use for events at the school.

Collection

Edwin Warfield Beitzell Collection

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

1960 - 1971

Location

Container

Edwin Beitzell Collection, Box 1

Shelf

Rack 09, Shelf 4

Rack

Rack 09

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 2

Building

Tudor Hall