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"Hallie Q. Seniors Gave Thanks Early", November 25, 1971

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 20
Identifier: 014.01.20.2c

Scope and Contents

An excerpt from the newspaper clipping reads as follows:

Today may be Thanksgiving Day for most people, but for the 170 diners who sat down at the groaning board in Hallie Q. Brown House 48 hours ago, Tuesday was the day to remember. Given by the community cent's Golden Agers Club, the 21st annual Thanksgiving dinner in the building at 553 Aurora Ave., got under way at noon, when guests were seated at tables decorated with pine cone and styrofoam turkeys, with each place setting marked by a small gift.

Dates

  • November 25, 1971

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.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Archives Repository

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