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1985.144.006

Core
Title
Trip to Boston to celebrate the Lawrence Centennial
Title (generic)
Photograph
Accession No.

A group, including Mrs. Jean Witzgall of 5 Cypress Street, Lawrence, MA, visits the State House and City Hall in Boston June 2, 1953 to celebrate Lawrence's centennial anniversary.
See original letter on Statehouse letterhead addressed to Mrs. Jean Witzgall from Edward J. Cronin, Secretary of the Commonwealth, in the "Individuals and Families" subject box in the closed stacks under "Witzgall". The letter is transcribed as follows:
"July 10, 1953
Dear Mrs. Witzgall:
It was indeed a pleasure for me to meet you on the occasion of your visit to the historic State House with Mayor Buckley and the Lawrence Centennial group last month. The thought occurred to me that you might enjoy having a print of the photo taken at the occasion as a little token of remembrance. With warm personal regards and best wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,
(signature)
Edward J. Cronin
Secretary of the Commonwealth"

The group of nearly 30 is posed in front of the state house stairs (indoors). They are dressed very fancily.

Collection
Lawrence History Center General Photograph Collection
Place
United States, Massachusetts, Boston, State House
Creator
Larry Morley
Date (created)
1953-06-02
Event
Lawrence Centennial Trip to State House and Boston City Hall 1953
Format
8" x 10"
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.
Administrative
Negative No
386/2A
Image Catalog
LC2-Celebrations
Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault - Photo Box
Condition
Excellent
Display Value
Excellent
Cataloged By
Belliard_ Penelope
Negative Location
2nd Floor - Media Vault
Cataloged On
Status
OK
Original/Copy
Original