Photograph (black and white reporduction) of a group of children taken c. 1942, likely at a birthday party on Pleasant St., in Lawrence. The donor and her sister, Anita, are in the photograph.
Grocery book from 1897, W.D. Currier, Grocer, 149 Essex St., Lawrence, MA. Lists purchases of groceries for Thomas Roan’s restaurant on 83 Essex St. and “Lawrence House”, 194 Essex St. Thomas Roan was the grandfather of the donor.
Oval portraits of donor’s great-grandparents, Mario and Agatina Grasso; Mario Grasso's steamer trunk; and the 5th grade reading primer, Stepping Stones Into Literature, which is stamped with "Sisters of Notre Dame, Lawrence, Mass."
Article (we have a printed hard copy as well: https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/technology/2015/03/07/risd…) about artist and Rhode Island School of Design professor Dennis Hlynsky and his work capturing the crow roost. The Essex Art Center hosted a show by Dennis in 2019. The crow migration occurs every year between October and March. His Vimeo video features features videos/images of the crows roosting along the Merrimack River:
19 color photos taken by the donor in 2025 of the former B&M Railroad building at the intersection of Merrimack and South Union Sts. The building is set to be demolished.
This scrapbook contains a wide-ranging collection of newspaper clippings spanning the years 1934 to approximately 1944, capturing the community life and history of Lawrence, Massachusetts during this period. The first section, approximately forty pages, features individual portrait clippings believed to be alumni and teachers of Lawrence High School (LHS). These are not standard yearbook photographs, as many of the individuals are older and several are shown in military uniform, suggesting updates on former students and faculty.
A significant portion of the scrapbook is dedicated to LHS and other local school athletics, with extensive sports page coverage of football, basketball, baseball, and women’s athletics including basketball, softball, and tennis. Additional clippings highlight various LHS club activities, reflecting the vibrant student life of the era.
The final section focuses primarily on World War II-related content. These articles document local men enlisting or being deployed, notices of those wounded or killed in action, and reports on War Bond drives and community efforts supporting the war. Of particular note are multiple clippings about U.S. Navy Petty Officer Julian Stopypa, the first Lawrence native killed in World War II, who perished aboard the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
Also included are articles related to the Polish National Church and its fundraising efforts for Polish Relief during the war years.
The scrapbook consists of 81 pages. While the binding has separated and is in fair condition, the individual clippings remain in good condition, making this a valuable resource for researchers studying Lawrence High School history, local athletics, and Lawrence’s contributions to the World War II home front and military service.