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The Colonelette (September 1964), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

The Colonelette (August 1964), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

The Colonelette (July 1964), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Tower 1964, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1964 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1963, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1963 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1962, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1962 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1961, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1961 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1960, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1960 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1959, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1959 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1958, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1958 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1957, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1957 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

125th Anniversary Celebration, Westbrook Seminary And Junior College, June 2, 1956, Westbrook College & Junior College

125th Anniversary (1956)

Founded in 1831, Westbrook Seminary & Junior College celebrated its 125th Anniversary with a Pageant, Speakers, Reception and Commemorative Exhibits. This Anniversary program includes:

I. A Westbrook Seminary & Junior College History from its inception in September of 1830 through the Seminary years and the early years of the Junior College.

II. The Order of Events and Speakers for the Anniversary Celebration held in the Stevens Avenue Armory on June 2, 1956.

III. A listing of Commemorative Exhibits located throughout the campus.

IV. A listing of the Headmasters and Presidents of Westbrook Seminary & Junior College from 1834 thru 1956. …

Tower 1956, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

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1956 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1955, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1955 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1954, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

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1954 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

06/26/1953 Anniversary Note, Sumner T. Bernstein

Rosalyne S. Bernstein Correspondence

For more information on the Rosalyne S. Bernstein Papers, please visit the finding aid HERE

Brief note from Sumner T. Bernstein to Rosalyne S. Bernstein on the occasion of their anniversary.

Tower 1953, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

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1953 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

The Christian Reminder , Harris And Irving Church Of Christ (San Angelo, Tx)

Harris and Irving Church of Christ (San Angelo, TX) Records

No abstract provided.

05/08/1952 Letter And Envelope, Sumner T. Bernstein

Rosalyne S. Bernstein Correspondence

For more information on the Rosalyne S. Bernstein Papers, please visit the finding aid HERE

Letter from Sumner T. Bernstein to Rosalyne S. Bernstein reporting news (or lack thereof) from South Paris (presumably) Maine. Includes envelope.

05/07/1952 Note And Envelope, Sumner T. Bernstein

Rosalyne S. Bernstein Correspondence

Note from Sumner T. Bernstein regarding a gift for Rosalyne's mother for Mother's Day. Includes envelope.

For more information on the Rosalyne S. Bernstein Papers, please visit the finding aid HERE

Tower 1952, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1953 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1951, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1951 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Cummings Guest House Register Pages 047 And 048, Usm African American Collection

We Exist Series 4: Cummings Guest House Register Excerpts

This is a detail from the Cummings Guest House Register. You can see a digital version of the full text HERE.

Tower 1950, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1950 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1949, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1949 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

04/28/1948 Letter And Usps Notice, Sumner T. Bernstein

Rosalyne S. Bernstein Correspondence

To learn more about the Rosalyne S. Bernstein Papers, please visit the finding aid HERE.

This romantic letter was written by Sumner T. Bernstein to Radcliffe College student Rosalyne Spindel. included with the letter is a notice from the US Postal Service dated 03/1953 in Fall River, MA notifying "Mrs. Sumner Bernstein" that her letter had been accidentally recirculated.

Tower 1948, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1948 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1947, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1947 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1946, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

Yearbooks

1946 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.

Tower 1945, Une Library Services Westbrook College History Collection

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1945 yearbook of Westbrook Junior College in Portland, Maine.