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Golden Agers Scrapbook No. 1

 Collection
Identifier: HQBCA-014

Abstract

This collection includes one (1) scrapbook which previously belonged to a member of the Golden Agers Club at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. This scrapbook contains mostly newspaper clippings, with some photographs, correspondence, and general biographical works.

Dates

  • circa 1940-1970
  • Majority of material found within circa 1940-1970

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain all necessary permissions and determining the nature of any liabilities prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Organized in 1919 as “The Boys and Girls of Yesterday” club, the Golden Agers is regarded by many as the oldest senior citizens group in the state of Minnesota. When the club began, the rules for membership mandated that a person be a St. Paul resident of “at least 50 years”. Over the years, this rule was disavowed and anyone who wanted to join, were welcome.

From the 1940s through the early 70s, the Golden Agers hosted a pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at Hallie Q. Brown during the mid-day. This highly anticipated event regularly gathered anywhere between 150-300 seniors, not just in Rondo, but from the surrounding counties as well.

The club also provided opportunities for elders to meet, play games, make crafts, go on trips and engage with communities in the Twin Cities and beyond. At its height, the club hosted an average of 150 members at Hallie Q. every week. Though the club has gone through many changes, the Golden Agers continue to provide seniors a feeling of belonging and vitality.

Extent

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

English

Arrangement

This collection is split into four series, according to graphic material type and content, as follows:

Series I: Photographs

Series II: Newspaper Clippings

Series III: Correspondence

Series IV: Biographical Works

Bibliography

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. "Golden Agers Scrapbook No. 1". Hallie Q. Brown Community Archives.
Title
Golden Agers Scrapbook No. 1
Status
Completed
Author
Created and described by Kayla T. Jackson, 2022.
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
This finding aid was made possible with a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Repository Details

Part of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Archives Repository

Contact:
270 N. Kent Street
Saint Paul MN 55102 USA
651-224-4605