Russell H. Gilbert Photograph Collection, Book 2
Title
Russell H. Gilbert Photograph Collection, Book 2
Description
A collection of over 500 photographs taken by Russ H. Gilbert of people, commericial buildings, factories, farms and special events in the city of Chicopee, Mass between the years 1917-1922. The collection is divided into three books. This is Book Two.
Collection Items
Mrs. K. Tarka Welfare Worker
Mrs. K. Tarka, Polish Welfare Worker for Board of Health, interpretor for the poor and school department
Charles Seaver
Charles J. Seaver, Chairman High School Building Commission, treasurer of Chicopee Savings Bank
M.J. Dillon
Superintendent of Water Department, M.J. Dillon, and foreman William O'Brien, seen waving through the windshield
Grise and Starzyk
Joseph M. Grise, President of the Board of Trade, on right, and Paul P. Starzyk of the Starzyk Building
Golden Wedding Party
Left to right, Mary Anne Spencer, of East Longmeadow, and Mr. and Mrs. James Lawton, of 39 Lombard Street, Fairview, celebrating at the June 28th Golden Wedding party.
Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery
Rev. James Ainslie and Rev. Douglas G. Guest on Memorial Day at the Fairview Cemetery
C.A. Ludden, Banker and Tradesman
C.A. Ludden, thirty years in business as a banker and tradesman on Exchange Street
Last meeting at Central Baptist Church
Left to right, standing on the steps of Central Baptist Church at the last religious meeting held within, David Gamble, Leslie Tenny and W.E. Heathart
Arthur Marotte and John Maloney
Letter carrier Arthur Marotte, left, chairman of the Playground Committee, and Patrolman John J. Maloney
Reserve Patrolman George Withey
Reserve Patrolman George Withey, 9 years in the U.S. Army with Pershing in the Phillipines
City Marchall Francis O'Callahan
City Marchall Francis O'Callahan appointed by Mayor Higgins April 3, 1920
Junior High School Principal John J. Desmond
Junior High School Principal John J. Desmond later elected superintendent of schools
Alderman John J. Touhill, Ward 2
Alderman John J. Touhill, Ward 2, Chairman of the Aldermanic Committee on licenses
The most sought after man
The most sought after man (and the most liberally cussed man) in Chicopee and also one of the best fellows on the job - Supt. Of Streets, Bourbeau
Ernest Dalton
Ernest Dalton, water commissionor, lives at 363 Springfield, druggist at 212 Exchange Street
Charles A. Ludden
Stove and plumbing business, 252 Exchange Street, 28 years, oldest in years of service of either business, Vice President of Chicopee Cooperative Bank, Chairman of Salvation Army Drive
Conductor of the S.S. Railroad Company
Conductor of the S.S. Railroad Company who ran the first car over the Bercham Bend line
Charles F. McDevitt
Charles F. McDevitt, founder, first president of the Willimansett Imp. Association, former alderman and school committee member
Roland J. Goodwin
Roland J. Goodwin, President of the Ward 7 Citizen's Association and Secretary of the Fairview Municipal Club
Dr. E.P. Jones
Dr. E.P. Jones, Red Cross representative who gave first aid demonstrations in schools, fire and police stations
William H. (Winkie) Theroux
William H. (Winkie) Theroux, Chicopee's fight promotor and restaurant keeper
Fairview Achievement Club
Standing left to right, Douglas McKissick and Walter Smith with Hector Barre, seated, is the demonstration team for the Fairview Junior Acheivement Club
Montcalm School Head to Foot Club
Montcalm School Head to Foot Club, Ann Haley, supervisor, is not in the picture
Valentine School Achievement Club
Valentine School Achievement Club with each member wearing a dress she made while a member
Chapin School Head to Foot Club
Chapin School Head to Foot Club with supervisor Norah Driscoll at extreme right
Valentine School Head to Foot Club
Valentine School Head to Foot Club with supervisor Mary Cronan in center
Daniel Ducharme, Corn Club President
Daniel Ducharme, Corn Club President, after taking first honors in the county contest.
Officials Inspecting Gardens
School garden supervisors, city officials and Hampden County officials at annual garden outing and inspection
Games at the Garden Outing
A group of boys playing games at the fifth annual outing school garden and gardens club at High School
Another Successful Gardener
Another successful gardener at the fifth annual outing school garden and gardens club at High School
Ralph Rich, Champion Bee Keeper
Ralph Rich, champion bee keeper at the fifth annual outing school garden and gardens club at High School
Marcia Woodgall
Marcia Woodgall, a successful canner and gardener at the fifth annual outing school garden and gardens club at High School
A Successful Gardener
A successful gardener at the fifth annual outing school garden and gardens club at High School
Dorothy Dunn and Master Snape
Dorthy Dunn, assistant garden and canning supervisor, with one of her younf gardeners
Leondina Bozzi
Leondina Bozzi, President of the Head to Foot Club in Fairveiw, and prize winner in school gardening and canning
Florence Nicovic
Florence Nicovic, first honors in county at Eastern States Expotstion, in her garden in Willimansette
Forty-eight Jars of Canned Goods
Left to right - Ethel T. Dyer, supervisor school garden and canning work, Dorothy Dunn, assistant, and 48 jars of canned goods with which Aldenville Club won first prize at WorcesterFair
Gardens Inspection
Otis E. Hall, Hampden County Boys Club Leader, and one of the successful young gardeners during the inspection
School Garden Trip 1920
Left to right -Dorothy Dunn, Ethal T. Dyer, Garden Supervisor, Ann Haley, Mary Cronan and Noral Driscoll
School Garden Trip 1920
Left to right - Ann Haley, Otis E. Hall, Hampden County Boys Club Leader, Mary Cronan, Noral Driscoll, Dorothy Dunn, Ethal T. Dyer, Garden Supervisor
Champion Canner
Dorthy Dunn, assistant garden and canning supervisor, and her champion canner of Aldenville
School Garden Outing
Scene from the 5th annual school outing held at the high school - school garden and canning clubs
Fairview Playground Exhibit
Fairview Playground Exhibition 1921 showing a woman and a man and their crafts on display
Mrs. Napolean St. Francis at Dana Pond Opening
Mrs. Napolean St. Francis, left, and Thomas Doyle, of the School Committee, at Dana Pond Opening
Dana Pond employees
Group photograph of the Dana Pond supervisors and swimming instructors at the opening of the recreation center
Dana Pond Opening
Mayor James E. Higgins, center, making ready to hoist the flag and the Dana Pond opening
Three City Officials
From left to right - Mayor James E. Higgins, Mrs. Napolean St. Francis, secretary of the playground commision, and Frank Warburton, superintendent of Dana Pond
Alden Memorial
P.M. Alden's memorial to his father in Aldenville - a drinking fountain on the right and an ornimental fountain on the left
Chicopee Center Railroad Station
Chicopee Center Railroad Station which is being used as the main office for the school department
Chicopee High School
Chicopee's new high school from the east front on the corner of Academy Street and Front Street
The Bonneville School
The Bonneville School building that was at one time on Academy Street and served as parochial residence of Reverend Al Fredrick Bonneville of Assumption Church
George S. Taylor School with Falls Branch Library
George S. Taylor School showing the Chicopee Falls Branch Public Library on the left
The back of the High School
Chicopee High School from the back showing two doors to the garage and the old building to be removed