Winchester Historical Society Black Horse Bulletin

WINCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLACK HORSE BULLETIN Volume 32, Number 2 April - June 2007 From the President The Importance of Wright-Locke-Hamilton Farm by Gail Sjo by Matthew B.Bronski “The Sanborn House officially The Wright-Locke-Hamilton Farm is a truly rare and remarkable his- begins its new life as the Sanborn toric treasure: Historical and Cultural Center in It is the sole place where Winchester’s pre-railroad era agricultural April, 2007.” history survives essentially intact - it is the last working farm in This thrilling announcement is town. one I have been waiting to make It has been farmed since the 1600’s and is Winchester’s last tangi- for years and is a dream come ble link to that period. true. What started off seven years ago as a suggestion by Sam It has been owned by only three families since the 1600’s. Seidman to find a permanent It is believed to be the closest intact historic farm to downtown home for the Historical Society and Boston. turned into a lengthy and compli- It is the only prop- cated process of negotiations with erty in Winchester the Town is finally coming to frui- with international- tion. This is not to say the building level historic signifi- is renovated, the grounds ready for cance. picnics, nor the exhibits, events, It is unique in Win- and programs calendar complete. chester for its com- Instead, what this means is that bination of historic we can finally open the doors to significance, envi- you, members of the Historical ronmental signifi- Society, and to other residents and cance, and unpro- nonprofit organizations of Win- Wright-Locke-Hamilton Farm – 1915 Squash House tected open space. chester to start using the (right), c. 1900 Ice House (left front), and 1827 barn (continued on page 2, Farm) (left rear). Courtesy of Mark Flannery. (continued on page 2, President) Inside this Issue … Officers and Directors 2006 - 2007 Thank You Winchester Businesses ...... 3 President Gail Sjo Ways to Give to WHS … Later ...... 4 Vice Presidents Carol Keller Can You Help? ...... 4 Nancy O’Herron Historical Society Checks Out the Whittemore-Robbins House ...... 5 Secretary Beverly Treen From the Archives ...... 5 Treasurer Nancy Schrock Early History of the Wright-Locke-Hamilton Farm ...... 6 Directors (through May 2007) Starting at the Top ...... 6 Laurie Minniti Judy Thyson Memories Wanted ...... 7 Jean Twitchell Notices and Upcoming Events ...... 8 Directors (through May 2008) Editors: Charles “Joe” Harris, Dinah Voorhies, Cynthia Latta; Publisher: John Minniti Thomas Michalak David Stirling The Black Horse Bulletin is published quarterly by the Winchester Historical Society. Paula Swartz Subscription is free with membership. Directors (through May 2009) Winchester Historical Society PO Box 127 Winchester, Massachusetts 01890-0127 Bob Colt Patrick Hall 781.721.0135 Nancy Kilker Cynthia Latta www.winchesterhistoricalsociety.org www.sanbornhouse.us Marilyn Preston Samuel Seidman

(continued from page 1, Farm) (continued from page 1, President) While the farm is a house, to finally begin the process Winchester jewel, and an essential and of experiencing the Sanborn’s priceless part of our potential as a community town’s history, its his- resource. toric significance A passionate group of volun- extends well beyond Winchester’s borders. teers, who have worked countless Accordingly, it has hours during the past year since received the following we obtained the lease, have grand recognitions of its his- plans for the house and grounds, toric significance at including art shows, concerts, lec- the state, national, Wright-Locke-Hamilton Farm – 1828 farmhouse tures, historical exhibits, strolls and international lev- (right), 1827 barn (center), and c. 1900 carriage shed through flower gardens, plus a els: (left). Courtesy of Matthew M. Bronski variety of social events. Numerous Listed on the State scapes: A guide to identification Winchester organizations have Register of Historic Places (all and protection,” Mass. DCR inquired about office space, hold- 8 buildings, all land) - 1983 describes the importance and rel- ing meetings and events at the Listed on the National Regis- evance of these landscapes today: Sanborn Center, and our first ter of Historic Places (all 8 “Heritage, or cultural, land- rental has been booked. For the buildings, all land) - 1983 scapes is a broad term for Society an exciting and welcome Recognized and commemo- the special places created by new challenge will be how to rated by the Canadian Gov- human interaction with the schedule ongoing house repairs ernment for the importance environment that help define and improvements around what of Philemon Wright in the the character of a commu- settlement of the Capital nity and reflect its seems to be a developing calendar Region of Canada - 1980 past…(they) convey aspects of activities. of our shared history that Listed by Preservation Mas- Patience and perseverance have sachusetts as one of the Ten forge our cultural identity.” been the key ingredients in achiev- Most Endangered Historic “Heritage Landscapes pro- ing our goal to open the Sanborn Resources in Massachusetts vide each community with its Historical and Cultural Center. (the only property in Win- own unique sense of place. chester ever so listed) - 2006 Once we begin to look with Undoubtedly, more of both will be While the farm includes eight an informed view, we see the required as we go through the pro- historic buildings and 20 acres of wealth of knowledge that cess of bringing new life into our land, it is far more than the sum such landscapes convey special old home. The work to do is of its parts. It is a “Heritage Land- about a community’s past, substantial, especially to replace scape” wherein the buildings and the emotional connections the aging and inefficient heating the land are inextricably wed, and that many have to certain and electrical systems and to real- places, and how this aware- their significance cannot be sepa- ize our objective of moving the rated. Heritage Landscapes are ness can improve our com- Town Archives into the basement, of such importance to the Com- munities and our lives.” and adding a much needed lec- monwealth of Massachusetts that “The story told by the physi- ture/meeting room. Despite the they are the subject of a current cal record of the history, state-wide Heritage Landscapes interwoven with the natural hurdles to completing the physical Initiative Program through the environment, becomes clear renovations, now is a time to cele- Massachusetts Department of as our ability to read the brate a new beginning. The San- Conservation and Recreation landscape increases. The born Historical and Cultural (DCR) to encourage local commu- study of heritage landscapes Center is opening and you are nities to identify and protect these reveals habits, concerns, and invited to use and enjoy our new important pieces of our history lifestyles of those who came home. Watch for our grand open- and our common wealth. In their before us and shaped the ing celebration—maybe not until publication Reading the Land, environment we know. Re the fall, but definitely coming soon! Massachusetts Heritage Land- (continued on page 3, Farm)

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Thank You Winchester (continued from page 2, Farm) helping to keep the ice house cool. The ice house has double Businesses cognition of heritage land- walls, and the space between by Nancy Schrock scapes and their meaning them filled with sawdust as a The success of our fall and win- becomes the presence of our clever, early form of insulation. ter programs owes much to the past.” generosity of local businesses who The well is located at a low displayed our new Sanborn House At first glance at a site plan of the farm, one might think that the point in the land, next to the brochures. We extend our thanks pond, to minimize the digging buildings are random in their to: required to reach the water placement on the site – however, Bagel Land table, and to provide the most quite the opposite is true. By reliable source of water during Brueggers Bagel Shop reading the landscape, and dry spells. Book Ends understanding the topography Café Dolci and the functions of each build- From the well, water was Carlson Real Estate ing, one can see and read the pumped to a covered cistern China Sky underlying logic of the whole dug into the top of the hill. Century 21 Fortin farm. In doing so, one quickly With the head (height) of the realizes that the buildings are Coldwell Banker water stored in the cistern atop very thoughtfully placed, and the hill, water was fed by grav- D’Agostino’s their relationship to the land and ity through a system of buried Fells Hardware to each other tells a story of Yan- pipes to the buildings and Fresh Paint and Wallcovering kee ingenuity and of living in con- fields. Frame Haven cert with the land: Gloria's Pizzeria Many Winchester residents of The 1828 farmhouse, the1827 all ages best know the farm from Jenks Center barn, the 1915 squash house fond memories of picking their La Patisserie (rear barn), and two carriage own raspberries in the fields. sheds all sit along a roughly Mahoney’s Garden Centers Should the Town’s citizens vote to level grass cart path on a knoll and Farmstand purchase the farm, it would pro- that extends west from Ridge Mailboxes vide the opportunity for Winches- Street, about 8-10 feet above ter residents of all ages to learn Nelson’s Bakery the low-lying cultivated fields about and appreciate farming, liv- News Shop where water accumulates. ing and building in concert with This strategic location allows Noble Cleaners the environment, and centuries of Phoenix Salon the hill on the north side of the buildings to direct the cold continuous living history. The Philip Ciampa north wind up and over the father of the study of common Pondview Florist structures, but keeps the landscapes, former Harvard Pro- Remax buildings high enough above fessor J.B. Jackson, taught us that in this modern age of con- Russell Hill Dental the lowest land to tend to keep stant change, few things today Saltmarsh Insurance the cellars dry. (The farmhouse cellar was used for winter food give us the sense of continuity Scotti Insurance storage.) A “windbreak” of trees through the ages which our fore- Spirited Gourmet on the north side of the build- bears knew and took comfort in. Starbucks ings further shields the build- Those few things should be cher- Stems ings from the cold north wind. ished and guarded – their presence today is the presence and Town Pantry continuity of the past in our lives. Towne Photo The farmhouse is the closest The beautiful Wright-Locke- Wedgemere Train Coffee Shop building to the road, connect- Hamilton Farm is a truly remark- Winchester Art and Frame ing it to transportation for both able piece of living history that trade and social interaction. Winchester Co-operative has over 350 years of continuous Bank The ice house sits on the north farming use. It is a recognized Winchester Drug side of the large 1827 barn, treasure to the people across Massachusetts, the United Winchester Savings Bank close to the house for the easy retrieval of ice during the sum- States, and even Canada, but Winchester Shoe Repair mer months. By placing it on particularly to those of us who are Winchester Wine & Spirits the north side of the barn, it fortunate enough to call Winches- Wine Country was shaded by the larger barn, ter home.

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Ways to Give to WHS … Later Can You Help by Drew Bottaro by Gail Sjo

Our Historical Society has many good uses for your financial sup- March 20th marks the one-year port! Restoring the Sanborn House, creating a vibrant Historical and anniversary of the Sanborn House Cultural Center at the Sanborn, and supporting our historical programs lease signing. This first year has in general will create financial needs for our Society for years to come. been an adventure in every sense Immediate donations of cash or appreciated stocks are always welcome, of the word. yet ways to contribute later may feel more comfortable to you while also helping our Society immeasurably. Some of the highs have included the substantial amount These deferred gifts require lifetime; the designated assets do of ongoing cleaning and repair you to take only a small amount not change hands until estate work donated by talented and ded- of advance action and offer you time. icated volunteers, generous gifts the opportunity to significantly Perhaps surprisingly to you, and donations from many mem- assist the Historical Society in many of your assets do not bers and the Winchester Co-opera- attaining its goals. Such actions change hands by your will but tive Bank, and the completion of are often called “planned giving” rather by going to the beneficia- significant projects such as and require small changes either ries you designate. Examples of rebuilding and restoring all three to your wills or to beneficiary des- such assets include IRAs, retire- chimneys, one of which has been ignations. ment plans, annuities, and life missing for years. Below are two of the more com- insurance. You can direct all or And, as all old-home owners mon ones and why you might just a percentage of these to our can attest, part of the adventure consider using them. Both of Society by simply changing the has been the realization that a few these simple strategies reduce beneficiary – and you can do this problems are not as simple as they your estate taxes, and they may with or without consulting your first appear. A prime example is reduce your income taxes as well. attorney. that to stop the long-term leaking We leave detailed answers to your For assets subject to both problem on the 2nd and 3rd floors, tax questions to your tax advisor; income and estate taxes (all the all three levels of roof need to be we focus here on how these above except life insurance, which redone, and the decorative balus- approaches work and why you is generally subject only to estate trade needs to come down, be might use them. tax), this strategy avoids both repaired, repainted and reattached taxes. in a way that no longer allows Bequests – This strategy allows water into the house. The esti- you to keep full control of your Other approaches – Beyond the two simple approaches above, mated bill for this major project is assets during your life, and then $200,000 – not exactly the amount simply makes your contribution there are more advanced approaches that involve using we had budgeted! We have applied at estate-time. Bequests are for Mass Historical Commission estate-time gifts you make, typi- trusts in a variety of ways. The central idea behind virtually all of and EnKa grants, have received cally via your will. Your will would cash donations, but still will need direct your executor to pay a these approaches is for you to retain some current or lifetime more funds to complete this criti- specified amount to the WHS. cal job. Your estate gets a tax deduction interest (income from, or use of, for your bequest. the property) in the assets while Can you help? Any and all con- presently committing to give the tributions made out to the Win- Bequests can be of anything of assets to our Society later. You chester Historical Society, Inc. are value – financial assets (cash, receive a current income tax welcome! stocks, or mutual funds) or prop- deduction for the deferred gift. erty (art, furniture, cars, second One strategy involves reversing homes – anything else you may the order (the Society gets the own). To donate in this way, your current or lifetime interest, and Corporate Sponsors attorney needs to make a slight your heirs get the property via a Book Ends modification to your will or estate reduced – and lower tax – gift val- Children’s Own School planning documents. uation). Hall & Sullivan, Attorneys at Beneficiary designations – This These approaches require Law approach also allows you to keep attorneys to set up trusts, and are Mary McKenna and Associates, control of your assets during your (continued on page 5, Giving) Inc.

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From the Archives (continued from page 4, Giving) If you have any questions by Nancy Schrock most comfortably used after about how to donate to our Soci- you’ve worked with a financial ety via any of the above, please The documents, maps, and advisor to ensure this works for contact Nancy Schrock, Society photographs collected by the Win- you and your heirs. treasurer (tel: 781-721-0135; chester Historical Society over the past century are currently housed e-mail: treasurer@winchesterhist in the Archival Center at Town oricalsociety.org). Hall. Unfortunately for researchers, the Center has been open only three days a month since the Town January Program eliminated the position of Town Archivist ten years ago. Residents Historical Society Checks Out the Whittemore-Robbins will soon be able to learn more House about the collections, thanks to the Friends of the Library, who by Carol Keller have provided funds to put Past- In accord with tradition, the Winchester Historical Society again held Perfect, the database that contains its annual "Celebrate the New Year Party" on the first weekend after New the catalog of the collections, onto Year’s. This time the party was at the Whittemore-Robbins House in the Town network. Once installed, Arlington. This delightful historic home, built in 1801 and completely library users will be able to search restored in 1996, was selected for the celebration to help us all imagine the Center’s catalog and locate how the Sanborn House will look after its restoration. information – and images of some early pictures of the town – with- The Whittemore-Robbins kitchen and landscaping. The out leaving the library. house has about 100 years on the house was also refurbished for Thanks to the efforts of volun- Sanborn House. William Whitte- office use and as a function facil- teers working under Randy more built the house near a suc- ity. Sound familiar? We talk Bairnsfather, more information cessful family factory in about the Sanborn House in these enters the database each month. Menotomy in 1801. Nathan Rob- same terms. Wini Paskerian is inventorying bins, then the wealthiest citizen of biographies in preparation for a Arlington, bought the house in The highlight of the celebra- finding aid and index. Alice 1847. He was one of the first to tion was the presence of Patsy Fitzgerald is completing catalog hold a stall at the newly opened Kraemer, now the Events Man- records of the E. D. Chase maps Faneuil Hall Market, where he ager for the House and our guest after photocopying yellowed news- successfully introduced the “fast speaker. Patsy has been involved paper clippings from the Vinson- food” of the day – plucked chick- with the House since the start of Owen Collection onto acid-free ens from Arlington. The house its restoration and reuse, and is a paper. Carol Swanson has been was given to the town by his wealth of knowledge on the issues doing a similar project for articles and successes of turning a his- on the history of Winchester by granddaughters in 1931. toric house into a community Henry Simonds. Society members The four main rooms on the asset. She gave an overview of the Diane Donovan and Nancy first floor of the Whittemore-Rob- history of the House and its uses, Schrock have joined Randy to open bins House closely resemble the and talked about the experiences the Center to researchers. four main rooms on the first floor of starting up a community facil- of the Sanborn House. This won- ity. Her practical and humorous The Archival Center is located in Town Hall. derful celebration space is also advice – never accept a clam bake Hours of operation are: occupied by the Department of for inside the House no matter • 1st Tuesday of month: 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Human Services (DHS), which how desperate you are (the group • 2nd Thursday of month: 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. • 3rd Thursday of month: 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. shares the space with the office of finally agreed to serve only the Arlington Historical Commis- chicken), don't separate the par- All visitors must be supervised by one of the part-time volunteers who staff the Center. sion. In 1996 the DHS, the Com- ents and teens between inside Patrons who cannot visit the Archival Center mission, and Town planners and outside (under a tent), and during its open hours may request individual began the renovation which have rules and people will respect appointments (tel: 781-721-7146; e-mail: included long needed structural them. They have never needed to [email protected]), which are set by individual volunteers at their discre- work, updated systems, handi- use their required deposit for tion. cap accessibility, a catering repairs.

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February Program Changing of the Guard at the Early History of the Wright-Locke-Hamilton Farm Black Horse Bulletin by Susan Keats by Gail Sjo The story of the Locke Farm is one that should be told over and over The Black Horse Bulletin’s for- again. How often have we driven along Ridge Street and not noticed the house and barns as they sit on their knoll, begging us to reflect on an mat and content transformation earlier time? began about three years ago when The uniqueness of this prop- his neighbor, Josiah Locke, and John Minniti volunteered to take erty lies in its being nearly headed for Canada along with 65 the reins as managing editor and untouched since Squaw Sachem friends and family members. publisher. To readers, the most and her friends wandered the There, he founded the town of obvious change was probably the area some 400 years ago. It is Hull and became part of Cana- new format, but what happened hard to believe that all of Win- dian folklore. behind the scenes is where the chester was once mature timber- Back in Woburn, Josiah Locke most significant change occurred. land, inhabited by bears and deeded the property to his son wolves. One had to work long and Asa in 1804. By 1828, Asa had John took his job of managing hard to clear a piece of land for built a barn and a house on the editor to heart, declared we would crops and grazing. property and begun to develop the start publishing four times a year, The early settlers of Winches- land for productive farming. and put the Society Board and ter had names like Converse, From Asa, the property was other volunteer authors on an Richardson, Nowell and Symmes passed down to other Lockes, and we still hear echoes of their remaining in the family until the ambitious schedule. John’s good past in the streets that carry their death of the last resident Locke in natured reminders that articles are names. These settlers were joined 1974. By then, although the “overdue” have brought not only a by the Wrights and Lockes, who land was still being farmed, only discipline to this publication, but settled on the south side of what 20 of the original 65 acres results to be proud of. Although we in 1640 was part of Woburn. The remained. The subsequent own- understand his reasons, we are ers, the Hamiltons, continued Wrights and Lockes were neigh- sad to report that John is retiring bors. In 1789, Thomas Wright limited farming activities until from his role as managing editor to deeded his property along today’s very recently, and today the prop- Ridge Street to his son Philemon, erty remains largely as it was focus on some family genealogy who lived there only a short time. some 30 years ago. projects that were put aside when In 1800, he sold the property to he accepted responsibility for publishing the newsletter. Fortunately [Update from the Publisher – On March 13, in a special town election, the he has agreed to assist with the citizens of Winchester passed a debt exclusion override to purchase production aspects of the newslet- Hamilton Farm. The Board of Selectmen is exercising the town’s right of first refusal, and is reviewing proposals that will give the town an ter in support of a new managing opportunity to use the land in a way that reduces the number of hous- editor, as yet undiscovered, who ing units while preserving more open space.] will set direction for the Bulletin beginning with the next issue.

Also, Joe Harris is retiring so Sanborn House Roof that he can commit more time to Starting at the Top his work with Landmark School, By Cynthia Latta where he has been writing a his- Shortly after Christmas, the Historical Society learned that the Mas- tory of the school since retiring sachusetts Historical Commission had received another round of fund- from his duties as Assistant Head- ing for the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. The Commission master. Joe was the first person to has $750,000 to give away in this round, in grants up to 50% of project come to the aid of the newsletter cost with a maximum of $100,000. when we sought editors, and his Applications were due Febru- documents, supportive letters, contributions will be missed. ary 21, giving us only a few weeks and funds. To apply, we had to to collect all the necessary infor- show that we had at least 75% of A sincere thank you to both of mation, photos, signatures, legal (continued on page 7, Roof) these fine gentlemen!

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Memories Wanted (continued from page 6, Roof) the roof on one of the coldest days by Cynthia Latta the project cost in hand. Our of the winter. The estimated cost thanks to everyone who helped for removing the balustrades, While the Historical Society’s pull things together. replacing the roof, and refurbish- telephone at the Sanborn House is ing and replacing the balustrades The grant funding came at an not exactly ringing off the hook, came in at $210,000. Since the opportune time. Over the past serious calls are starting to come Society had only $120,000 avail- in. Perhaps the most interesting year, the Sanborn House roof has able to back the application, we one for me, as an avid skater, was sprung two serious leaks. Both were able to apply only for suffi- a call from Doug Cupples, a his- times, Peter Lawson at the cient funds to cover removal of tory professor at the University of Department of Public Works hus- the balustrades and replacement Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. tled a couple of his men up to of the roof, estimated at Professor Cupples is working on locate and patch the leaks. The $154,000. Accordingly, we “an authoritative and definitive fixes only bought time, however, requested $77,000 as 50% of the biography of the Vinson-Owen as the roof is well beyond its use- (limited) project cost. Since we skating family of Winchester, Mas- ful life. Also over the past year, want the balustrades back up, we sachusetts.” Maribel Vinson-Owen two of our handymen discovered will be fundraising over the spring was a championship skater in the the source of the dampness and and summer for the additional 1930s in both women’s singles and mold in the corners of some of the funds to complete the job prop- pairs, and coached her two daugh- second and third floor ceilings. erly. ters, Maribel Jr. and Laurence, to Water is seeping under the balus- numerous titles of their own in the trade pedestals where they sit on The winners of grants will not 1950s. Her husband, Guy Owen, the roof and finding its way into be announced until mid-June, was a champion Canadian skater. the ceilings and walls. It appears and they will not necessarily be As many local folks remember, for the full amount requested. The Maribel Sr. and her two daughters that the balustrades were improp- MHC is particularly interested in were on the Prague-bound Sabena erly flashed and attached the last addressing critical exterior needs, Airlines flight that crashed in Bel- time the roof was done, and the but will also want to spread the gium on February 15, 1961, killing only lasting fix is to redo them all on board and wiping out the properly. funds around. If we do not receive a grant, or receive substantially entire U.S. figure skating team. We had already begun to less than requested, we will need The Vinson-Owen School on investigate solutions before learn- additional funds just to do the Johnson Road, nearly complete ing of the grant opportunity, but roof. and apparently still unnamed at were focusing only on the worst the time of the crash, memorializes sections of the roof. When we One other condition of the the family. learned of the grant, we decided grant is that we have a permanent Professor Cupples has already to try to do the job properly. Using preservation restriction on the received assistance from our some of the remaining funds from house. At the present time, we archives experts, Randy Bairnsfa- the town, we hired Gale Associ- have only a five-year restriction, ther, Nancy Schrock, and Ellen ates, Inc. (the company that man- granted at the spring 2005 ses- Knight, and has made contact with aged last year’s Town Hall repairs) sion of Town Meeting. The perma- some old-timers at The Skating to draw up plans for redoing the nent restriction will be on the Club of Boston. In order to get a roof and balustrades. Jon Lind- warrant for consideration at the feel for the skaters’ lives in New berg, the engineer, and Julie spring 2007 Town Meeting and a England, though, he is coming to Brown, the architect, went out of decision must be made at that town in May to visit the places that their way to accommodate our time since grant funds will not be were important to the Vinson- tight schedule, making test cuts disbursed without it and grantees Owens and to meet with people and taking measurements out on have only until the end of fiscal who remember them, either as citi- 2008 to complete their projects. zens of Winchester or skaters. In Memory of Trudy If you have recollections of the The Society lost one of its most devoted members when Trudy Kirkendall died on Vinson-Owens that you are willing November 10th. A long-time resident of Winchester, Trudy had a successful career in to share with a writer, please call real estate and a deep commitment to the preservation of the town’s architecture and the Historical Society at 781-721- history. She held leadership positions in the Society, including terms as President, but 0135, as we may be able to perhaps her greatest contributions were the historic house tours, which she organized arrange a general session of inter- for many years. Always forward looking, Trudy began the search for a permanent home for the Historical Society over twenty years ago when the Society’s collections were est to many, or send e-mail to Prof. moved from the Sanborn House Carriage House. We will all miss her, especially in April Cupples at dcupples@mem- when the Sanborn House Historical and Cultural Center opens. The Society extends its phis.edu. thanks to those who have given donations to the Society in Trudy’s memory.

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