This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1947-Historical Society Features Interesting Possessions The quarterly meeting of the Norwood Historical Society was held recently at the Day House, opening with a box supper on the porch which was followed by a short business meeting and then bv an indoor meeting at which each member exhibited his ‘'most interesting possession" and told the story that went with it
Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
Dedham Society and Servants Among Legatees Fred Holland Day The will of Fred Holland Day, last of a well-known old family of this town, who died on Nov 2, has … Continue reading Many Bequests In Will of F Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-November 16, 1933
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
Harcourt Studios Fire Destroys Collections of F Holland Day, Kahlil Gibran, Other Artists-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1904
Harcourt Studios Fire Destroys Collections of F Holland Day, Kahlil Gibran, Other Artists-This Day In Norwood History-November 11, 1904
Old Home Week Recap-This Day In Norwood History-August 1, 1902
Today's article is a recap of the first Old Home Week, held in 1902. The article includes a lengthy speech by Norwood historian and home-builder Milton H. Howard, in which he discusses Aaron Guild and the dedication of the monument to Captain Guild as well as his thoughts on the patriotic spirit of both Norwoodians and Americans. A list of Old Home Week participants was also compiled. During the evening portion of the event, a supper was held at the Universalist Church. Chairman Frank A. Fales delivered a speech and Rev Theon Brown read a poem he had written about returning to his boyhood home. The evening concluded with a historical address by Milton Howard, who used a stereopticon to show portraits of many past and present figures from Norwood and images of places and buildings in Norwood, both old and new. It's quite an interesting read!
Informal Monday Reception at the Studio of Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-January 7, 1902
ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY A departure of deep interest to all young photographers hereabouts was instituted yesterday by the holding of the first of a series of informal Monday afternoon and evening … Continue reading Informal Monday Reception at the Studio of Holland Day-This Day In Norwood History-January 7, 1902
This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 16, 1901
These news items were the talk of the town on May 16, 1901 The fiftieth or golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Horace E. Dupee will occur on next … Continue reading This Day in Norwood History-Talk Of The Town-May 16, 1901
An English Opinion On Photographic Exhibition Of F Holland Day-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1900
The Seven Last Words (1898) by F Holland Day The recent, exhibition of one hundred of F. Holland Day’s photographs in London caused a decided stir among the critics of … Continue reading An English Opinion On Photographic Exhibition Of F Holland Day-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1900
This Day In Norwood History-January 1, 1900-F Holland Day Publishes His Views on New Art Form of Photography
ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY. What the Camera Is Capable of Doing, All Things Being Equal. Fred Holland Day To many, people, to most, perhaps, a photograph is a photograph, and only … Continue reading This Day In Norwood History-January 1, 1900-F Holland Day Publishes His Views on New Art Form of Photography
Gift Of Copeland & Day to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1899
Mr. Fred H. Day has sent on behalf of the firm of Copeland & Day, a large number of valuable books to the Morrill Memorial Library. The gift is accompanied … Continue reading Gift Of Copeland & Day to Morrill Memorial Library-This Day In Norwood History-November 17, 1899