Last will and testament of James Deneson credited as the first settler in Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – The last will and testament of James Deneson (also known as James Dennison) and a schedule of his property. The original is a two-sided handwritten document, written on 10th of May, 1777. This document was presented to the Town of Southbridge by Randall Towne of Danielson, Connecticut on December 29, 1988.The dedication reads:"Presented by my daughter, Sarah Towne, on behalf of my grandfather the late Maurice D. Town (stet.) of Southbridge and my parents Chester L. Towne of Sturbridge and his wife the late Delores B. Towne. Thanks to them this artifact has been saved and only when I found out the importance of it did this event come to pass."[Randall Towne, December 29, 1988].The original document is on display in the Town Clerk's office at Town Hall, Southbridge. The Town of Southbridge Agrees as follows:Whereas Randall Towne of Danielson, Connecticut desires to give the authenticated copy of the will of his ancestor, James Denison, to the Town of Southbridge, and whereas, the Town of Southbridge, a Municipal Corporation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts desires to accept said gift, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and in consideration of the undertaking of the execution of the purpose of this agreement, the parties do hereby agree and covenant as follows: 1. The Town of Southbridge agrees to accept said will and to take appropriate measures to preserve said document and to appropriate sufficient funds to effect said preservation. 2. The Town of Southbridge agrees to permanently display said document for public viewing in the Jacob Edwards Library or some other public building within the Town.3. The Town of Southbridge agrees that if at any time the will of James Denison should be removed from the Town, the will shall be returned to the aforesaid Randall Towne or to his heirs. 4. Randall Towne agrees to give said will to the Town of Southbridge, subject to the above conditions.This agreement shall be binding on the heirs, executors, administrators and successors of the parties to this agreement. Quoting from the Southbridge Historical Album 1816-1966 Sesquicentennial,"In 1792 forty-two petitioners applied to the General Court for land grants lying between Oxford and Brimfield, Brookfield and the Province line. The request was granted and an association of"proprietors"was formed, one of whom was James Deneson. On one of the lots he received in a drawing, July 1730, was a shelter formed by rocks. He settled in that cave in the fall of 1730 and began clearing his land. There is a story that while working on his land he heard the sound of an ax from over the hills. He signalled on a tree trunk and began walking toward the sound of the answering signals of the unknown person. They saw each other on opposite banks of the river and each felled a pine tree across the river so that the tops met to form a crude bridge. They scampered to the middle and there they met. There is some disagreement as to the identity of the other person.Deneson abandoned his shelter shortly after when sounds of prowling animals, bears or wolves, made it impractical to remain. That shelter is today easily visited on Dennison Hill. In 1901 it was marked for posterity by the Quinebaug Historical Society. Deneson returned to work his land and was the first to bring his family into the wilderness. His daughter, Experience, born August 31, 1732, was the first white child born here. The first school was in his barn - conducted only during the summer as the barn was needed for storing hay in September. He became an important man and was elected 17 times as Selectman of what was then Sturbridge."This section of Sturbridge became part of Southbridge on February 15, 1816 when the latter town was incorporated. The land is that mentioned in the Deneson will.
- – Historic documents--Southbridge (Mass.)
- – Deneson, James--Will
- – Historic documents--Sturbridge (Mass.)
- – Will--James Deneson--Southbridge
- – Deneson, James--Estate
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--James Deneson
- – Deneson, Experience
- – 1777-05-10
- – Is part of Town of Southbridge archive on display in the Town Clerk's office
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- – English
At the lensometer Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer at work, at the American Optical Southbridge
description- – Dr. Tillyer came to Southbridge, Massachusetts, in 1919, having worked at the U.S. Patent Office. The Optical Society of America has a medal named in honor of Dr. Tillyer. In Southbridge, Tillyer Ave., is also named in his honor. Dr. Tillyer is gazing through the AO Lensometer, while adjusting the scope with his right hand. An interesting reflection is created onto the table top. Edgar D. Tillyer was an assistant astronomer in the Nautical Almanac Office from 1902 through 1911. At AO, he worked closely with Dr. A. Estelle Glancy. He was the recipient of 157 patents including those for the Lensometer and the Tillyer lens. In 1953 he was awarded the Optical Society of American Medal of Honor. Dr. Tillyer was posthumously installed in the National Academy of Opticianry Hall of Fame in 1992.
- – Optics -- Technological innovations
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works.
- – Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973
- – American Optical Company
- – 1921-12-24
- – Is part of the American Optical photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Dr. A. Estelle Glancy and Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer at work on a calculation, at the American Optical Southbridge
description- – Dr. A. Estelle Glancy, mathematician shown working with Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer, Director of Research at the American Optical Company in Southbridge, where they are both seated at a desk. Books, ledgers, and files surround the scientists as they work on calculations. Dr. Glancy is wearing a dark dress with her hair swept up off her face. Dressed in a tweed suit with a vest, Tillyer's collar has rounded edges, popular at that time. He wears spectacles but with little frame showing. Anna Estelle Glancy (known as Estelle) was born in 1883. A 1905 graduate of Wellesley with an A.B. in mathematics, she received her Ph.D from the University of California at Berkeley in astronomy in 1913. She began her career as an assistant astronomer with the Argentine National Observatory in Cordoba Argentina, returning to the United States at the beginning of World War I. She was a research scientist at American Optical in Southbridge, Massachusetts for over 30 years. As a mathematician she worked on numerous AO lens designs, and was responsible for performing the many complex mathematical calculations involved in ophthalmic optics. Her research work earned her 13 patents between 1929 and 1945. In 1946 she published a paper on"Practical Methods of Computing Finite Throw Schmidt Systems". She has, it is estimated, computed formulas from which over a million lenses have been made. In 1950 she was hailed as the only woman lens designer in the world. Dr. Glancy died in 1975 at the age of 91. The Evening News, Southbridge, Wednesday, May 21, 1975 carried the following obituary for Dr. Glancy:"Waltham ? Dr. Anna Estelle Glancy, 91, internationally know lens designer and former research scientist with American Optical Co., died Monday night [May 19] in Waltham Hospital. She lived at 75 River St., and formerly residedin Southbridge, Sturbridge and Auburn. During her 33 years with American optical, Dr. Glancy designed lenses for eye glasses, microscopes, cameras and television. She was one of the world?s few lens designers. She retired from the company in 1951.Before joining American Optical Dr. Glancy taught at the University of California?s department of astronomy at Berkeley. During that time she also served as a fellow at the Lick Observatory on Mount Hamilton, Calif. After receiving her doctor of philosophy degree at the University of California, she served for a time as an astronomer at the National Observatory in Cordoba, Argentina.After returning to this country in 1918, she joined American Optical, where she assisted in the development of the famous Tillyer lens and contributed data for the design of special lenses, lensometers and other instruments. She leaves two brothers, Robert C. Glancy of Broomall, Pa., and Warren E. Glancy of Waltham, with whom she made her home.She was born in Waltham, daughter of Robert E. and Anna B. (Piper) Glancy. She was graduated from Waltham High School in 1901. She received her bachelor of arts degree in mathematics at Wellesley College in 1905 and her doctorate in 1912.A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Frist (stet.) Unitarian Church, 90 Main St., Worcester, with the Rev. Wallace W. Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Feak Cemetery, Waltham. There are no calling hours.The family requests flowers be omitted and suggests contributions be made in her memory to the Worcester County Hearing&Speech Center, 525 Lincoln St., Worcester or to the First Unitarian Church, Worcester. Sessions Funeral Home, 71 Pleasant St., Worcester has charge of arrangements."Edgar D. Tillyer was an assistant astronomer in the Nautical Almanac Office from 1902 through 1911. He began his work at American Optical Company in Southbridge, Massachusetts in 1919. At AO, he worked closely with Dr. A. Estelle Glancy. He was the recipient of 157 patents including those for the Lensometer and the Tillyer lens. In 1953 he was awarded the Optical Society of American Medal of Honor. Dr. Tillyer was posthumously installed in the National Acadmeny of Opticianry Hall of Fame in 1992. The Optical Society of America has a medal named in honor of Dr. Tillyer. In Southbridge, Tillyer Ave., is also named in his honor.
- – Optics -- Technological innovations
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works.
- – Glancy, Anna Estelle 1883-1975
- – Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973
- – American Optical Company
- – c.1925
- – Is part of the American Optical photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Portrait of Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer, at his desk, at the American Optical Company Southbridge
description- – A visit to Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer, Director of Research at the American Optical Company in Southbridge, where he is seated at his desk. 'Doc' as he was affectionately known, is alone in the office. There is a large window, in the background. On his desk are some forms to be reviewed, a telephone and various pieces of equipment. Dressed in a tweed suit with a vest, his collar has rounded edges, popular at that time. He wears spectacles but with little frame showing. To the right is a cabinet of drawers with individual labels for each drawer. A notice hangs from the wall.
- – Optics -- Technological innovations
- – American Optical Company.Southbridge--Biography--Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works.
- – Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973
- – c.1925
- – Is part of the American Optical collection photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer at table with assistant working at American Optical Southbridge
description- – Legendary Dr. Edgar D. Tillyer, Director of Research at the American Optical Company in Southbridge, is seated at a work bench with an unidentified assistant. The apparatus has a long scope and is being focused by the younger man. They are measuring the index of refraction of glass. There are other pieces of equipment that are viewable as well. The backdrop is brick walls and wooden shelving.
- – Optics -- Technological innovations
- – American Optical Company.Southbridge--Biography--Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works.
- – Tillyer, Edgar D. (Edgar Derry), 1881-1973
- – c.1925
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Single story cottages Southbridge
description- – There are nine single story modest cottages or row houses, depicted in this view, each with a chimney stack. The road is unpaved and there is a grass area at each side to delineate. A two row fence is on the right side of the image.
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works.
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – pre-1923
- – Tucci Collection
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Columbian building corner of Main and Elm streets Southbridge
description- – The Columbian building was constructed in 1814, on the corner of Elm and Main streets, where later the YMCA (built in 1893) stood for many years. It was moved to the corner of Wardwell court and Foster street in the late 1880-1890s. Stores from left to right are:J. Booth&Co. - Paints and Paperhanging, N. S. Viall Crockery - Glassware, Adams Express Co. and C.T. Carpentier - Harness Maker and Carriage Trimmer. Three young children wait around at the corner and a person is in the C T Carpentier doorway on the stoop.
- – Southbridge (Mass
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--New England
- – Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Central business districts--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – 1880?
- – Gift of Wm. C. Eaton 1982
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Edwards department store, Main street Southbridge, an interior view
description- – Interior view of the Edwards Store, Main Street, Southbridge. Stamped on the back of the original image is A.H. Pease Commercial Photographer, Southbridge, Mass. A gentleman is shown leaning with his elbow at the cashier's window where a clerk is standing at the other side of the counter. The window has a wrought iron grill. There is also an engraved sign 'Bookkeeper' on the glass. A glass display case full of umbrellas for sale is on view, on the right side of the image. Through the glass partition, some early telephones can been seen. Pictures are hanging on the wall as well.
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works
- – Edwards Department Store--Southbridge (Mass.)
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – pre-1923
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. Southbridge Historical Society gift 1984. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Portrait of Capitola Walker
description- – Portrait of Capitola Walker, of 400 Main Street, Southbridge. This formidable lady was the maternal grandmother of Donald Ryan of 761 Main Street, Globe Village.
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Walker, Capitola--Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works
- – pre-1923
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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Donald Ryan, philanthropist, Globe Village Southbridge
description- – Portrait of Southbridge native, Donald Ryan of 761 Main Street at the corner of High Street in Globe Village. His maternal grandmother was Capitola Walker of 400 Main Street. Mr. Ryan left generous bequests to many local organizations in Southbridge, including the Jacob Edwards Library. He was an investor in the stock market.Mr. Ryan died on Sunday, October 7th, 2001 in his home. According to the obituary in the Southbridge Evening News on October 10, 2001,"He leaves no known survivors. Born in Southbridge, he was a son of Herbert and Frances (Walker) Ryan and lived here all his life. Mr. Ryan was a self-employed forester in his early years. He was a graduate of Williston-Northampton Academy and earned a degree in forestry from Syracuse University. A private funeral service will be held from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. There are no calling hours."
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Biography--Pictorial works
- – Ryan, Donald
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Social life and customs--Pictorial works
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
YMCA boys and their coach in Southbridge
description- – Group of YMCA male athletes with their coach. The boys have formed three rows standing on bars. Some wear shirts with the-Y logo on them. The coach is the only one wearing long pants.
- – Sports--Southbridge (Mass.)
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Social life and customs--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – YMCA
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
First golf club in Southbridge on Fort Sumpter street
description- – Group gathered outside the Fort Sumpter street building where the first golf club in Southbridge was located, on the Lawson land. There is a man standing beside his bicycle, two others leaning against the building under the lean-to, while some other men sit on the stone wall beside two women. The club house is a small clapboard structure with two windows on one side, with shutters. There is a chimney stack on the peak and a US Flag flying from a pole over the lean-to.
- – Architecture--United States--19th century
- – Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Historic building
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Golf--History--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Social life and customs--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Bicycle and bicycling
- – pre-1923
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Parade at Central Street with automobiles in Southbridge
description- – Large parade through the Centre Village Southbridge in 1916, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the town. The view is looking west, with The Strand sign on the left corner and the Edwards building and the a section of the Ammidown building on the right side. The marchers are walking diagonally across the image. All the men are in formal attire, wearing hats, suits, and shirts and ties. Automobiles are parked diagonally to the curb and people are sitting in some of the vehicles, viewing the parade. People are standing on the north side of Main street looking at the spectacle. A man is carrying a banner and is accompanies by some young boys in matching costumes and hats. There is a flat belt sign advertising House Furnishings on the low connecting building between the Dresser House and the Ammidown building. To the right, there is a sign promoting the services of Western Union, hanging perpendicularly. Awnings are extended on some stores and retracted on others. The newly built Notre Dame Church is on view in the background.
- – Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Southbridge--Pictorial works
- – Southbridge (Mass.
- – Automobiles--Southbridge (Mass.)
- – Parades--Pictorial works
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England
- – Social life and customs--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – 1916
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – English
Hiker Monument Spanish-American War Memorial Southbridge
description- – Large gathering of townsfolk for a dedication ceremony, at the Hiker Monument, on July 4th, 1923, in Southbridge. The sculpture memorializes the Spanish-American war that took place between April and August, 1898. Allen G. Newman was the sculptor. The monument is located at the corner of Hook and Hamilton streets. The following verbiage is carved into the pedestal"Erected through the efforts of Ponce Camp 21 U.S.A. and by Town Appropriation:Wilfred J. Lamoureux, G. William Laughnane, Selectmen Frank A. Sansoucy, Michael T. Morrill Co., William P. Lacroix, Alexander J. Paquin, Committee"The review stand is full of men, possibly members of the Grand Army of the Republic (Civil War Veterans), some in uniform and a few boys, looking at the bronze sculpture. A large flag of the United States is flying overhead. The onlookers are looking towards the statue standing on the plinth. The view is of the rear of the monument. The soldier is depicted weaning a uniform, a hat and carrying a gun. A curious fact about this war - Notre Dame Church, 61 Marcy Street on the corner of Main Street, - was built of white marble bricks which were originally intended as tombstones for the Spanish-American war but were not needed.
- – Memorials -- Massachusetts -- Southbridge
- – Spanish-American War, 1898-- Monuments -- Massachusetts -- Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.) -- History.
- – 1923-07-04
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – English
Calvin A Paige House 39 Elm street Southbridge
description- – The residence of Calvin A Paige and family, at 39 Elm Street, Southbridge festooned for the 1916 Centennial celebration. The widow's walk on top of the roof makes for an interesting house with three dormer windows, two chimney stacks and a balcony on the second floor.
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--S
- – Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England
- – Historic districts--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – 1916-07
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Beecher Cole Residence 185 Main Street Southbridge
description- – Built by William Beecher in 1828 and bought by R H Cole in 1862, this elegant residence at 185 Main Street, Southbridge is shown with two ladies posing in front. Flanked by trees on either side and a low fence interspersed by pillars, there is a solid granite pier at each side of the driveway, leading to the house. The clapboard house has two chimney stacks. A south and east view of the house is shown. The windows are framed by shutters. A sidewalk and a grass verge separates the property from the roadway.
- – Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Cole, R.H.--Southbridge (Mass.)
- – Historic districts--
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England
- – Beecher, William--Southbridge (Mass.)
- – c1890
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Herbert A. Dresser cigar manufacturer and Faulkner House hotel Southbridge
description- – North side of Main Street Southbridge during the 1916 Centennial celebrations. Three story brick building,framed by a tree on the left and festooned with flags and buntings. An interesting sign with a man on a ladder blowing a bugle is hanging above the word Dresser. The top of the chimneystack is obscured. At the edge of the roof are snow holders. Above the first floor there is a ledge running the length of the building Two flat belt signs announce the names of the businesses conducted from these premises: The Herbert A. Dresser Cigar and Tobacco store was located at 112 Main. Mr. Dresser lived at 42 Elm Street. According to the 1915 Southbridge Sturbridge and Charlton Massachusetts Directory, this business was also""an agent for Columbia Phonographs and Records, Base Ball Goods a Specialty with a Pool Room Connected.""Cigar store Indian statue at the doorway, opposite side to where man is standing in shirtsleeves. Thomas F O'Shaughnessy was the proprietor of Faulkner House which was located at 110 Main Street, where he also resided. Additionally,he was owner of a grocery and provisions emporium, located at 96 Hamilton Street. A sidewalk with a curb runs parallel to the building with two horse
- – Central business districts--Massachusetts--S
- – Historic buildings--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial work
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Historic buildings--Massachusetts--New England
- – Historic districts--Southbridge--Massachusetts
- – 1777-05-10
- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library Archives, Southbridge, Massachusetts http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
- – image/jpg
- – Image from the A. H. Pease Collection
- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Dr. Ralph C. Monroe cooking during businessmen's day in Southbridge Massachusetts
description- – Southbridge physician Ralph C. Monroe, working as a cook during the third annual 'Businessmen's Day'. The picture was taken at Lazo's Restaurant. Dr. Monroe is dressed in a cook's attire, complete with paper garrison cap. He is seen carving a roast of meat and has a carving fork and knife in his hands. In his free time, Dr. Monroe was a gourmet cook. In an article in the Southbridge Evening News, September 24, 1964 his wife Catherine was quoted 'He's an excellent cook'. During his time as a pre-medical student at Brown University, Monroe worked as a short-order cook. Ralph Monroe was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and attended Brown University, Rhode Island and the University of Rochester, New York. He worked in the Rip Van Winkle clinic with Dr. Van Vooren in Hudson, New York. In 1962, Monroe followed Van Vooren to Southbridge, Massachusetts to work in the Harrington Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Southbridge Board of Health.
- – New England--Genealogy
- – Cookery
- – Monroe family
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – 9/24/1964
- – Barbara Monroe Paglierani Family Archive
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- – English
Ralph C. Monroe and Catherine Monroe in their yard
description- – Ralph C. Monroe, M.D. and Catherine Monroe (née) McCormick, in their yard at 35 Pine Ridge Road in Southbridge, Massachusetts. In the background the pines that give the location its name, are on view. Dr. Monroe is wearing a suit and has a pipe in his hand. Mrs Monroe has a shawl over her arm and cotton gloves in her hand. They are on their way out for an evening. The couple both wear spectacles. Ralph Monroe was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and attended Brown University, Rhode Island and the University of Rochester, New York. Dr. Monroe worked in the Rip Van Winkle clinic with Dr. Van Vooren in Hudson, New York. In 1962, Monroe followed Van Vooren to Southbridge, Massachusetts to work in the Harrington Memorial Hospital. Optometrist Charles Eugene Monroe, (1868-1931) was Ralph C. Monroe's paternal grandfather. Ida Elise Cook Monroe (1873-1966) his grandmother on the paternal side. His father was Ralph Augustus Monroe (1898-1982) who was depicted in a flyer used to promote Charles E. Monroe's practice.
- – New England--Genealogy
- – Monroe family
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--History
- – Optometry--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Southbridge (Mass.)--Pictorial works
- – 1964
- – Barbara Monroe Paglierani Family Archive
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- – 42 degrees 04' N 72 degrees 02' W
- – English
Ralph C. Monroe and Catherine McCormick Monroe on their wedding day
description- – Ralph C. Monroe, M.D. and his bride Catherine Monroe (née) McCormick on their wedding day in New York state. Ralph Monroe was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and attended Brown University, Rhode Island and the University of Rochester, New York. The groom is wearing a dark suit with vest, shirt and tie. There is a boutonniere in his label with a white handkerchief in his breast pocket. Both the bride and groom are wearing spectacles. Catherine McCormick was born in Batavia, New York. The couple met in Rochester. The bride is wearing a knee-length dress with cap sleeves and a pleated skirt. On her head she has a floral headband. She is holding a bouquet of flowers with ribbon streamers. Dr. Monroe worked in the Rip Van Winkle clinic with Dr. Van Vooren in Hudson, New York. In 1962, Monroe followed Van Vooren to Southbridge, Massachusetts to work in the Harrington Memorial Hospital. Optometrist Charles Eugene Monroe, (1868-1931) was Ralph C. Monroe's paternal grandfather. Ida Elise Cook Monroe (1873-1966) his grandmother on the paternal side. His father was Ralph Augustus Monroe (1898-1982) who was depicted in a flyer used to promote Charles E. Monroe's practice.
- – New England--Genealogy
- – Monroe family
- – Weddings--United States
- – Optometry--Massachusetts--Southbridge
- – Wedding costume
- – Barbara Monroe Paglierani Family Archive
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- – English
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