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Robert Lynch, a member of the Commission since genealogy, photographs, land records, town history,
<br /> 1993, resigned because of personal commitments. religion and book material. Also, the Commission
<br /> Three new members were appointed to the Commis- received more than a dozen written requests and tele-
<br /> sion: Joseph Connolly, James Moroney and Gordon phone calls for information on similar topics.
<br /> Peters. Mr. Connolly is updating the records on the
<br /> Town's burial grounds,Mr.Moroney is organizing the The Commission in turn benefits from the people
<br /> catalogue system at the Archives, and Mr. Peters is who use the Archives as we receive donations of
<br /> working on the history of the Fire and Police Depart- s and copies of research materials that
<br /> enhance the ocollection at the archives. One particular
<br /> ments.
<br /> donor, Fred Fitzgerald, gave us a series of photos of
<br /> the police department for the year 1966. In addition,
<br /> Marie Scalley, a former commission member and
<br /> volunteer who donated hours to the Archives moved Gordon Peters has donated several photographs that
<br /> this fall.Ms. Scalley donated several books,maps and are important to the history of the fire department and
<br /> nt,as well as,an other areas of Town.
<br /> scrapbooks relating to town governme
<br /> organized and detailed file of news clippings and
<br /> materials about Mashpee. Also, the Commission is This year, the exterior of the building was painted,
<br /> grateful to have the services of volunteers Ernestine the roof re-shingled, a new heating system added and
<br /> Gray and Jennie Morris. an alarm system installed, thanks to the efforts of Ray
<br /> Martini and Robert Whritenour. The next phase of
<br /> In order to facilitate an introduction to the Archives improvements would include renovations to the base
<br /> and the work of the Commission, an orientation guide ment of the Archives building which will be used as an
<br /> was developed for new members and volunteers. exhibit area.
<br /> With the availability of more volunteers, the Com- The Commission is in the process of purchasing a
<br /> mission has extended the hours of operation to Mon- computer for the Archives. The computer will enable
<br /> day,Thursday and the first Saturday of the month from the members of the Commission to access research
<br /> 9:00 am— 1:00 pm. materials from other historical groups, as well as,the
<br /> county and the state archives. Also, it will make the
<br /> i. On May 19, 1996,the Commission held a very suc- information in the Mashpee Archives more available
<br /> cessful open house. More than 100 people responded to the public.
<br /> to an invitation to share their memories of Mashpee.
<br /> The guests reminisced as they looked over family pho- The Commission would like to thank the Board of
<br /> tos, census records, maps and the regalia of Louis Selectmen and the members of the community for
<br /> Webquish. They told stories of town meetings when your continued support and interest in our Town's his-
<br /> they saw the old ballot box on display. Refreshments tory.
<br /> were prepared and served by Jenne DeCleck, Aurora
<br /> Bird, Jennie Morris and Jo D'Aleo. Respectfully submitted,
<br /> The Mashpee Historical Commission
<br /> The Commission prepared an exhibit on Poppones- Rosemary Burns
<br /> set called"Tidbits of Time". Space at the Popponesset Joseph Connolly
<br /> marketplace was donated by Chris Burden, New Joanne Ferragamo, Chairman
<br /> Seabury Corporation, and the exhibit which consisted Frank Hicks
<br /> of early maps, campers on the bluff, the Popponesset James Moroney
<br /> follies and other memorabilia was open from July to Gordon Peters
<br /> September. The Commission would like to thank Ken Ann Whitlow
<br /> Porter for his help with this display and Beth Hendler _
<br /> for the time she was available to open the exhibit.
<br /> Report of the
<br /> In order to continue to present the history of Mash- Leisure Services Department
<br /> pee to the public through open houses, exhibits and _
<br /> lectures, the Commission is looking for ways to
<br /> expand the resources available to us. Commission To the Honorable Selectmen and the
<br /> member, Ann Whitlow, took a grant writing course Citizens of the Town of Mashpee:
<br /> and has been successful in acquiring $300 from the y p year ending
<br /> Mashpee Arts Council to be used for the purchase of I herebysubmit m report
<br /> for the calendar y
<br /> exhibition panels. December 31, 1996.
<br /> The number of researchers visiting the Archives This year again saw growth and expansion in the
<br /> increased this year. Over 100 people worked on scope of activities, programs, and responsibilities of
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