Organizations/ Individuals Where More Research or Outreach is needed:
48. Rep. Geoff Hall
Jeff Tucker of Rep. Hall's office returned my call. He said that Rep. Hall says he has no historical materials. I pointed out that Rep. Hall's own papers are important to Westford's history (he has been a representative for 10 years), and asked where they were kept. Mr. Tucker said that he didn't think Rep. Hall kept non-current papers; if he did, perhaps someone should contact him when he left office.
49. Stony Brook Fish and Game
When contacted, the person on the phone (who was very hurried and would not identify himself) said they had no records of any kind, but did share the fact that this hunting and fishing club was started in 1892. There is now a waiting time to join of 2-1/2 years. Perhaps a member of the club could help search for historical materials?
Organizations and Individuals without Records:
50. Franco-American Club
According to the manager, a fire about seven years ago destroyed the building and all of its contents, including their membership files. The club, organized as a social club for French Canadians who worked in the mills, has now opened its membership to everyone, so the original purpose of the club has also been lost.
51. Fletcher Granite Quarry
Gerry Johnson, the secretary to the president, said that a flood in the basement about ten years ago destroyed many of their records. Marilyn Day, Director of the Westford Historical Society has obtained newsletters and has made copies of photographs which are the only older materials the company has left.
52. Mr. Alex Belida
Mr. Belinda said that he has already given materials to the Historical Society (including newspaper clippings and quarry tools). He is not well and has no more material. He expressed fear that the materials he gave had been thrown away (he says he gave them to Connie English). I mentioned that the Society is carefully accessioning all its materials, but perhaps someone from the Society should contact him, and reassure him that his donations were valued I mentioned the Museum's current exhibit on quarrying.
53.Jane Hinckley--Only keeps copies at home; no originals.
54. Arnold Wilder-Has been interviewed; has no other records. |
