The following collections should be of a lower priority to protect than the previous ones. Most are branches of state or national organizations; often the membership records kept locally are confidential. In some instances, including the Boy Scouts, information about local projects is found in the records of sponsoring organizations. (For example, the First Parish Church United sponsors a Boy Scout troop.)
44. DAR
Mrs. Bette Hook (692-6360) said that many materials for the DAR are archived in either their state headquarters in Haverhill, Mass. or their Washington, D.C. headquarters. Locally, the DAR as about 10 cu. ft. of material, mostly concerning membership information, which she didn't think could be made publicly accessible. Ms Hook, a former Town Clerk was very concerned about the Town Hall's records and suggested that if an archive/ record center is needed, it should be located in the proposed Town Annex.
45. 4-H Clubs
Bob Herrmann works locally with the Stoneybrook Club; however, he said there are many 4-H clubs in Westford and the person to contact was Wendy Marcks, the Extension Educator at the Waltham Extension Office, Telephone 781-891-0650, ext. 26. Ms Maarcks was on vacation when I called. |
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Mr. Herrmann said there is other information around about the 4-H clubs and the 4-H fair, which was founded in 1956. He recommended Alex Wilder as a good source of information.
46. Lions Club
Mrs. E. Morine (692-7312) began the Westford branch of the Lions, which focuses on fund raising for eye research. She said they wouldn't share their material, which is mostly membership and donation material.
47. Westford Boy Scouts
Mr. Bob Morawiak (692-8262) told me that each troop keeps its records at the Council in Chelmsford. Some churches also sponsor individual troops (the First Parish Church sponsors Boy Scout Troop 159). |
