"Golden Agers Hold Feast", November 1965

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14

Identifier: 014.01.14.1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

The Golden Agers which meet regularly at Hallie Q. Brown House, St. Paul, observed their 25th anniversary and traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, November 24. There were more than 120 persons present including members and their guests. The Golden Agers is believed to be the oldest organizations for senior citizens in the State. Mrs. John M. Patton is in charge of this group and Leisure Time Activities at the Community House.
Seated at the speahers' table were Mrs. Helen Zinniewicz, president of the senior citizens group, the Royal Court, with Mrs. Minnie Gaston, queen, were dressed in their royal splendor; Walter W. Fricke, Mrs. Charles Park, Mrs. Naomi Thomas, Edward Therrain and L.J. Roy.
Father Denzil A. Carty gave the invocation and the Golden Ager's chorus rendered two selections with Miss Sigrid Danielson, accompanist, Mrs. Floyd Massey, Jr., gave a most interesting travelogue with slides on her trip with Rev. Massey around the world. Greetings were extended by Mrs. Alice S. Onque, executive director of Hallie and Rev. Kneely Williams gave the benediction.

Dates

November 1965

Conditions Governing Access

Restrictions regarding access to the physcial materials are in place due to COVID precautions.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.58 Linear Feet (1 container) : This scrapbook, composed of 37 pages, front and back, with a front cover and a back cover. Each page also features two punch holes along one, short edge. This scrapbook has been unbound, with each page placed in a protective sleeve. An acid-free, archival folder containing photocopies of the newspaper and article clippings is also contained within the box. The front and back covers of the scrapbook are forest green in hue, with gold detailing. The center of the front cover features a sigil of a green lion in a gold shield, standing on his hind legs. The condition of individual materials pasted, clipped, or stapled to each page is generally good, but does feature adhesives such as tape, glue, staples and clips. Photographs have some fading and discoloration, otherwise the condition is good. General condition of the scrapbook is good. ; Each contruction paper-like page is a deep violet, almost burgundy color, with the following dimensions: 40 cm by 26 cm.