HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Comm 08/07/1980Ira.neciar-eiy preceeding the August 7th meeting of the :;an:.ficl<'
Historical Commission, the following members attended the reception
for William Metropolis, Chm. David Loving, C. Johnson, H. Keith,
and R. Paquin.
The business meeting was called to order by the Chairman at
8:20 P.M. with the above members. P. Rotert attended later. H. Keith
was Secretary pro tem.
1. The minutes of July 3rd, 1980 meeting Were read by C. Johnson with
the motion to accept made by R. Paquin and seconded by C. Johnson.
2. The minutes of July 8th, 1980 were read by C. Johnson. These
inc,.luded a letter by the Mansfield Historical Commission to the
Mansfield Building Commission stating our position and the results
of the vote not to endorse the latest proposedplanfor changes in
the Mansfield Library as well as a "thank -you" letter to Mr. Bell.
D. Loving requested that it be noted that he be recorded as a "yes"
vote for the Aibrary in the minutes as stated; in the letter. The
minutes as admended were accepted on motion by H. Keth with second
by R. Paquin.
Mail was then read by the Chairman as follows:
1. O.K. for transfer of money granted by Fin. Com.
with Monday, August 25th as date for exterminating beetles in Fisher -
Richardson House. D. Loving also said that he and his wife would
act as greeters /august 31st. Any member wishing to do so could
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2. A letter from B.U. re a possible work study worker next
summer. The letter was filed.
3. A card from Jean Grady.
A copy of a map made by Margo Fisher from the preent hydrant map
was shown. A motion was made by H. Keith to O.K. reimi;ursement of $13.31 to
D. Loving for payment of sepia and two maps. This was seconded by
B. Paquin. Bob will run off additional copies for members.
D. Loving stated that there is a 1794 map map of Mansfield
in the State Archives, H. Keith is to obtain same. Map is -
Series 1794, Vol. �, Pg.6, number 1070
The Chairman made known that the Paine House on the corner of Chauncey
and Central Streets will be torn down. A suggestion by Mr. Boyden
was made that the Historical Commission might like to obtain same.
B. Paquin will get pictures.
Semi -completed survey forms done by Marge Fisher were
inspected.
C. j hnson showed members old papers loaned by Mr. Morrison
as a result of Sun Chronicle article on library as follows:
1. specs. of what appears to be lighting of
Mansfield Library by Gas Generator.
2. Pamphlet -Electric Ignition of Acetylene Gas.
3. Receipts of Fred Bliss
4. Record of Fred Bliss
$. Letter of Fred Bliss
C. Wedding reception invitation
,A copy of the letter to Elizabeth F. Noble was given to the Connission.(_V)/jA/y -
Copies of many of these were made by B. Paquin for the members.
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Bob Saquet came and showed the new League of Woman's Voters
pamphlet, All About Mansfield, with historical facts cumpilefj
by B. Saquet. A"copy of this which is available to the public
waspresented to the i;ommission. He is currently working on an article
Yesterday's School Houses
The motion to adjourn was made by B. Paquin at 9.46 P.M.
Helen -Anne Keith
Secretary Pro Tem.
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