Wonderful Women of Norwood-Emily Curtis Fisher
1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Norwood Historical Society In 1901 the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its … Continue reading 1947 – History of The Norwood Historical Society
Emily Curtis Fisher
Emily Curtis Fisher, taken when she was around 20 years of age. Emily Curtis Fisher was born on May 21, 1866, in South Dedham, Massachusetts. Her father William's family, the … Continue reading Emily Curtis Fisher
Fisher Gardens-November 20, 1966
Sun, Nov 20, 1966 – 159 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts)
Pilot Finds Body of Lost Woman, Mrs. Nettie Day-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1937
Mrs. Nettie Day, 71-year-old woman who became lost in the almost impenetrable swamp here yesterday while picking cranberries, was found dead less than a half-mile from her home and but … Continue reading Pilot Finds Body of Lost Woman, Mrs. Nettie Day-This Day in Norwood History-September 27, 1937
Emily Curtis Fisher, Tourists On Cab Ride Send Post Card From MexicoThis Day in Norwood History-June 24, 1937
A card mailed in Mexico City, June 14 by Miss Emily Fisher, who is making a taxi trip from Norwood to that city and back, with several friends was received … Continue reading Emily Curtis Fisher, Tourists On Cab Ride Send Post Card From MexicoThis Day in Norwood History-June 24, 1937
Round Trip of 7,200 Miles by Taxi Planned by Spinster Emily Curtis Fisher and Friends-This Day In Norwood History-June 4, 1937
Who says small-town spinsters stay at home? On this day in 1937, the brilliant Emily Curtis Fisher shocked the town and the nation by booking a local Norwood taxi driver for an unbelievable 7,200-mile journey across the American West.
Emily Curtis Fisher Wants Salaries of Teachers Raised-This Day In Norwood History-March 13, 1911
Miss Fisher of the Norwood School Board Explains Why She Thinks They Are Too Low. Emily Curtis Fisher The board this year asks for an appropriation of $52,250, an increase … Continue reading Emily Curtis Fisher Wants Salaries of Teachers Raised-This Day In Norwood History-March 13, 1911
Frank B. Boyden Not Compelled to Send Son to Public School-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1910
DECIDES FOR FATHER. Action Brought by Norwood Committee Against Frank B. Boyden. School desk circa 1910 Can the Norwood School committee compel Frank E. Boyden, the 12-year-old son of Frank … Continue reading Frank B. Boyden Not Compelled to Send Son to Public School-This Day In Norwood History-January 17, 1910
Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907
In 1901, the Norwood Literary Society voted “that an effort should be made to form a Norwood Historical Society, while we people among us to tell its history, and give … Continue reading Norwood Historical Society Founded-This Day In Norwood History-February 14, 1907