"Hallie's Golden Ages Guest of Garden Club in Wayzata", circa 1965

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Identifier: 014.01.15.2e

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

The Golden Age Club of Hallie Q. Brown Community House were the guests of the Westwood Garden Club of Wayzata, Tuesday, December 15, at a Christmas party given at the Community House. All the lovely features of Christmas were embraced with the singing of favorite Christmas carols, special prizes, and the serving of a beautiful and tasty luncheon. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the presentation of a clever, original skit, hilariously done by Mrs. Robert Popp of Minnetonka, entitled "Christmas At the Popps' House", solo performance except for the narration.
Members of the Westwood Garden Club are: Mms. A.F. Redburn, president; Bill (Ruth) Seaman; Clifford (Mary) Mayes; Orville G. (Edith)Kasperson; Oscar (Helen) Anderson; Neil (Frances) Clark; Kristian (Ruby) Frost; Robert (Marilyn) Davidson; John (Bernice) Holmber; L.E. (Nancy) Popp. Mrs. Helen Zimniewicz is president of the Golden Age Club which is the oldest senior citizen club in the State of Minnesota. They celebrated their silver anniversary this year. Mrs. John Patton is the director of Leisure Time Activities.

Dates

circa 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.