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Commission and the Archives. She played an impor- guests enjoyed delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by
<br /> tant role in providing many of the volumes available to Finally Dino's, the co-host of the event.
<br /> the town at the Archives. We wish her many years of
<br /> contented retirement. Also, during 1998, the selectmen appointed Philip
<br /> Choate to fill the vacancy left by Joseph Connolly.
<br /> In June, the Commission celebrated Heritage Cape Joanne Ferragamo stepped down as chairman but will
<br /> Cod with a Sunday exhibit/open house entitled: remain on the Commission to continue her work on
<br /> "Mashpee Occupations and Trades, 30's, 40's, 50's". the photograph collection at the Archives. Ann
<br /> High winds spoiled our outdoor tent facilities,but they Whitlow was elected chairman at the November meet-
<br /> did not deter the visitors from viewing the history of ing.
<br /> trades and businesses from these early years of
<br /> Mashpee, highlighted by two photographs of Camp The Archives is now hooked to an Internet provider
<br /> Edwards, donated by Philip Choate, and pertinent and has an email address: mashpee@gis.net. Please
<br /> information on the WigWam Motel from Ruby Mills. contact us by electronic mail with any question about
<br /> Over 100 people viewed the exhibit and lingered to Mashpee's history, and we will be happy to respond.
<br /> enjoy a glass of punch and talk"the old days." The Commission is continuing to catalogue and record
<br /> the documents and memorabilia at the Archives and is
<br /> In September, Commission members witnessed the working with the Personnel Department to hire a data
<br /> nomination and acceptance of the Avant House, the entry clerk to key in this information which one day
<br /> Old Indian Meeting House/Burial Grounds, and the will be available electronically all over the world. The
<br /> Ockway Chapel to the Massachusetts Register of Commission is using its data processing capabilities to
<br /> Historic Places. In November,the nomination of these reach more members of the community through desk-
<br /> signature buildings went forth to the National Register top publishing of brochures, pamphlets, and mini his-
<br /> of Historic Places. According to Besty Friedberg of tory lessons.
<br /> the Massachusetts Historical Commission acceptance
<br /> is imminent. Thank you to Rosemary Burns who lent We especially would like to thank Jeanne DeClerck
<br /> her research and expertise to this undertaking along and the volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce
<br /> with Sarah Korjeff of the Cape Cod Commission, and who help make our exhibits successful, and to
<br /> members of the Wampanoag Tribal Council. Ernestine Gray, whose love of Mashpee is reflected in
<br /> the selfless duties she performs at the Archives and
<br /> In October, Rosemary Burns, Joanne Ferragamo, throughout the town. Also, thank you to Raymond
<br /> and Ann Whitlow presented a pictorial history lesson Martini who lovingly cares for our beautiful building,
<br /> to the Mashpee Women's Club at Quashnet Valley and to Greg Taylor whose department maintains the
<br /> Country Club. The focal point concerned Mashpee's grounds.
<br /> early history through a series of photographs. They
<br /> featured the Avant House, the 1st town hall, and the To the Selectmen, especially Mr. Frye, Mr.
<br /> Samuel Davis School on Great Neck Road North, Whritenour and Mrs.Mason,thank you for the support
<br /> along with the old New Seabury Shopping Center, and you give to us and for your respect for the work we do.
<br /> Most importantly, to the faithful citizens of Mashpee
<br /> the Popponesset Inn. Over 90 women attended the
<br /> luncheon and lecture. who come to visit us, who donate their precious mem-
<br /> ones, and who give us encouragement in our quest to
<br /> In November, the same trio presented a similar his- protect, maintain, and preserve Mashpee's history,,
<br /> tory to the New Seabury Women's Club with South thank you for a successful year.
<br />' Mashpee, Popponesset/Daniel's Island, and New
<br /> 'I Seabury history as the focal point of the lecture. Over Respectfully submitted,
<br /> 75 women attended the lecture held at the New Rosemary Burns
<br /> ,j Seabury Country Club. Philip Choate
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<br /> Also, in November, the Historical Commission Joanne FerragamoFrank Hicks
<br /> hosted an open house for the Mashpee Chamber of Gordon Peters
<br /> Commerce. The members of the Chamber who James Moroney
<br /> attended received a card explaining the work of the Ann Whitlow, Chairman
<br /> Commission and the inventory of the Archives as well
<br /> as a pictorial program encapsulating Mashpee's early
<br /> years. At that time, Karen Rinaldo, winner of the
<br /> Mashpee 2000 Logo Contest, was introduced to the
<br /> Chamber and presented with a gift for her work. The
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