Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran, President of the Zonta Club of Amherst, toasts to its success with officers at its Charter Dinner in 1965
Zonta Club of Amherst was officially chartered in 1965 and was organized under the sponsorship of Buffalo Zonta. Celebrants at the Amherst Zonta Charter Dinner included (left to right): Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight, Miss Anne Crowe, Miss Edna Nairn, Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Paul (Betty) Fernbach and Amherst Zonta President Miss Marie K. Corcoran.
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Buffalo Zontian Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, Curator of Anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science, displays a Melanesian ceremonial mask
Buffalo Museum of Science--Anniversaries, etc.
Buffalo Museum of Science Curator of Anthropology Virginia L. Cummings examines a Melanesian ceremonial mask in front of an exhibit of weaponry and other artifacts from the South Pacific that were on display for the Museum's 100th anniversary meeting.
Zontians enjoy the performance of Polish dancers at a Zonta International luncheon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Buffalo Zontian participants at the international luncheon in Toronto included (far left to right): Miss Mary G. Williamson
Miss Margaret J. Barry and Mrs. Pitt Petri
Tour bus waits in front of the Buffalo Red Cross headquarters for its Zontian tour guide as a part of Zonta's program of community service
Social service--New York (State)--Buffalo
Buffalo Zonta adopted a four-pronged program of service to others in 1960 that was carried out on an annual basis via a series of guided tours to various service organizations in the Buffalo area. Year-round sponsorship of these tours was provided by the United Community Chest and Red Cross Appeal and acquainted tour participants with the value gleaned from community investment in handicapped rehabilitation, placement of children in loving foster homes, training in first-aid and home-nursing, family counseling and senior citizen support.
Buffalo Zonta's Jacqueline Cochran Day Luncheon at the Statler Hilton
Group photograph of the Buffalo Zonta luncheon honoring Zontian aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran on designated 'Jacqueline Cochran Day' (March 17, 1959) in Buffalo, New York, which was hosted by Zontian Mildred Cristall (seen seated, counter-clockwise, fifth from right)
Program cover for Zonta's Gracious Living 1959 project to benefit Zonta's Community Service Projects
Buffalo Zonta's Gracious Living 1959 program featured the latest in food, fabrics and fashions for the home of tomorrow
Zonta Directors for 1956 gather in the Hotel Statler Terrace Room after their election
Buffalo Zonta directors elected for 1956-1957 at the Hotel Statler included (left to right): Mrs. Marion R. Benedict, Dr. Margaret A. Grant, Elizabeth Bondeson, Louise C. Goodyear and Rose F. Steinkrauss
Buffalo Zontians celebrate at their 1957 annual Associates Day luncheon
Participants in Buffalo Zonta Associates' Day included (left to right): Mrs. Alvin C. Hoddick, Miss Helen Weis and guest speaker from Syracuse University Dr. Barbara P. Griggs
Zontians Helen Z. M. Rodgers and Mrs. Conrad (Irene) Wettlaufer plan the Spring 1940 Zonta International Conference
Rodgers, Helen Z. M. (Helen Zaidee Marie), 1876-1960
Dedicated Buffalo Zontians and conference committee chairpersons Mrs. Helen Z. M. Rodgers, counsel, and Mrs. Conrad (Irene) Wettlaufer discuss the Zonta International Conference at the Hotel Statler slated for April 1940
Buffalo Zontians took over management of the William Hengerer's department store during its 1932 annual Women's Day
Zontians that took over operations of the William Hengerer department store on Women's Day included (left to right): Dorothy McFarland, Mary McKenna and Buffalo Zonta President Ruth Palmer Chapin
Zonta Romance Map with its author Josephine Wickser and first purchaser Dr. Edith R. Hatch
In a photograph by Beach, Romance Map creator Josephine Wilhelm Wickser and its first purchaser Dr. Edith Hatch examine and discuss sales of the map which was produced to fund education for underprivileged girls.
Beach, Howard D. (Howard Dwight), 1867-1954
Buffalo Zontians perform as Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet in a comedy-tragedy authored by Miss Marian de Forest
Zonta founder Marian de Forest created a drama based on the literary characters Romeo and Juliet which was performed by Buffalo Zontians Elise Lord Bradford (left, Juliet) and Luella Fisher (right, Romeo)
Miss Agnes C. Wesselman, President of the Buffalo Zonta Club, 1939
Miss Agnes Wesselman served Buffalo Zonta in a variety of roles for many years including her term as president in 1939-1940
Zontians relive their childhood days at the 1924 annual summer outing
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country with even the president Mrs. Charles Evans (far left) joining in the festivities
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Buffalo Zontians compete in a pie eating contest at their 1926 annual summer outing in Clarence, New York
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country
in 1926, it was held in Clarence, New York with pie eating as a main event.
Buffalo Zonta members try out the slides on the Clarence Auto Club grounds at their 1926 annual summer outing
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country; in 1926, it was held in Clarence, New York. Mrs. Paul J. Rich is at the bottom of the slide while Ruth Chapin is at the top and ready to take off; behind her is Mrs. Richard K. Noye.
Zonta Romance Map Committee Chairman Wilhelmine Hamelman
Zonta's Romance Map of the Niagara Frontier was produced to fund education for underprivileged girls
Elsie P. Linford, Zonta member from 1938-
Photographic portrait of Zonta member by Beach
Occupation: Recreation Booking Agency Administration
Alice Shaw Washburne, Zonta member from 1929-
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick discussing Park Lane brunch plans with Zontian colleagues
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick (left) making plans with Margaret J. Barry (center) and Mrs. George W. Jordan (right) for a brunch at the Park Lane to benefit the Zonta Service Fund which financed nursing scholarships.
Miss Margaret J. Barry discussing upcoming projects with Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick
Chairman of the Buffalo Zonta Ways and Means Committee Miss Margaret J. Barry and Zonta Buffalo President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick making plans for upcoming fund-raising projects
Zontian Mrs. Sidney Main displays a Passover dish with Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick during a tour of Temple Beth Zion
Buffalo Zonta was the first women's civic group to have luncheon and a tour of the rebuilt Temple Beth Zion. Participants included (left to right): Zontian and temple member Mrs. Sidney Main, Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick and tour guide Mrs. Joseph N. Desmon, wife of the temple congregation president.
Buffalo Zonta officers and directors including President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick (seated center) were elected for 1967-1968
Buffalo Zonta officers and directors for 1967-1968 were installed at a dinner at the Hotel Statler Hilton including (left to right): Mrs. Leonard V. Kreuger, first vice president
Mrs. Walter C. Morphy, recording secretary
and Miss Catherine E. Beier, second vice president.
Buffalo Zontian Miss Virginia Deuel and colleague were chosen to serve on the Goodwill Industries' Home Service Committee
Miss Virginia Deuel (left) served consecutive terms as Chairman of the Goodwill Industries Home Service Committee while Mrs. Robert R. Hayward (right) served as vice president.
Long-time Zontian Miss E. Marguerite Gane is honored along with colleagues for her 25 years of dedicated service to human rights
Miss E. Marguerite Gane (center), accepted the 25-year certificate honoring her tireless service to human rights from Commissioner Emil L. Cohen (far left), a State Human Rights Commissioner, surrounded by fellow honorees (left to right): Robert E. Dillon, Elizabeth Ponafidine and Victor Einach
Long-time Zontian Miss May C. Sickmon displays her many silver awards given to her for her record of tireless service to the community
Miss May C. Sickmon was a three-time Buffalo Zonta President , an attorney who tirelessly advocated women's rights and a retired clerk of the U.S. District Court. Even in retirement, she continued to work for two of her lifelong interests: equal opportunity for women and career counseling for young women.
Buffalo Zontians inspect Chef David Green's kitchen herb garden as part of cuisine programs offered to help fund Zonta college scholarships
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Elise D. Heigaard and her colleague Mrs. Martha Nichol inspecting Chef David Green's kitchen herb garden in support of Chef Green's cuisine programs to aid Zonta service projects.
Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Nat Barrell instructs a snow shoveling squad courtesy of Manpower, Inc. in downtown Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Zontians, including the regional manager of Manpower Inc. Mrs. Nat Barrell (far left), took part in a special helping hands project to clear snow from downtown Buffalo crosswalks
Buffalo Zontian Miss Janice M. Kelly demonstrates job skills to teenage girls as part of a special Zonta project to acquaint young women with the real world of business
Janice M. Kelly (center) displayed food preparation techniques to two of the 75 local teenage girls who participated in the 1965 Zonta career day (Marie L. Brokenburr (left) and Lillian D. Williams (right)
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach helps her Zonta colleagues blow out the single candle on the organization's 46th birthday cake
Zonta International--Anniversaries, etc.
Celebrants at Zonta International's 46th anniversary included (left to right): Mrs. E. Olga Cloke of Hamilton, Ontario, lieutenant governor of Zonta International District IV, Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach and Miss Martelisa Brauns
Miss Margaret J. Barry, representing Buffalo Zonta, accepts tulip bulbs for Buffalo beautification in honor of First Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson's visit
Mrs. Lyndon B. (Ladybird) Johnson's visit to Buffalo, New York in 1965 motivated distribution of 25,000 tulip bulbs as a part of a beautification initiative. Distributing the bulbs for planting are: C. Edward Berryman (far left) of Marine Midland Trust Co. and receiving the bulbs (from right, foreground) are: Miss Edna Habicht of Children's Hospital and Miss Margaret J. Barry (second from right) of Buffalo Zonta Club.
Attendees at the Zonta Club of Amherst Charter Dinner in 1965 included more than 200 members and guests
Zonta Club of Amherst was officially chartered in 1965 and was organized under the sponsorship of Buffalo Zonta. Amherst Zonta President Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran is found in the front row, third from the right.
Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach was elected Buffalo Zonta President for 1965-1966
Buffalo Zonta President Betty Fernbach named all her aides and committee chairpersons for the 1965-1966 year
Long-time Buffalo Zontian Miss Dorothy M. Haas, University of Buffalo Coordinator of Student Services, won the 1965 Samuel P. Capen Award
University of Buffalo's Samuel P. Capen Award was the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association and is presented to Dorothy M. Haas (second from right) by the president of the UB Alumni Association Richard C. Shepard (far right) with other award recipients Thomas G. Bennett and Richard R. Fisher looking on.
Retiring Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight and succeeding President Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach were honored at a Zonta dinner
Installation of Buffalo Zonta officers took place at the annual 1965 Zonta dinner in which the newly elected president Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach as well as the outgoing president Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight were honored
Zonta Club of Amherst officers for 1965-1966
Officers of the Amherst Zonta Club for 1965-1966 included (left to right): Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran as president, Mrs. Margaret Shalala as secretary, Miss Catherine McGowan as treasurer and Mrs. Dorothy A. Hagerty as vice president.
Program from the 1963 Evening in Finland event sponsored by Buffalo Zonta
Buffalo Zonta's Evening in Finland program included a banquet, guest speaker and entertainment by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by honored guest Lucas Foss in Kleinhans Music Hall
Zontian Dr. Virginia L. Cummings of the Buffalo Museum of Science is honored by Buffalo State College along with seven other area leading citizens
Dr. Virginia L. Cummings of the Buffalo Museum of Science is among eight leading Western New York citizens honored by Buffalo State College President Dr. Paul G. Bulger for distinguished service in the college's Dedication Week program. Participants included (seated, left to right): Dr. Paul G. Bulger, Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, artist Charles E. Burchfield
(standing, left to right): Robert H. Westphall, William C. Cudmore, Dr. Joseph Manch, Peter C. Andrews, Daniel B. Niederlander and William H. Schuman.
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Martha Nichol poses with other Zonta officers elected for 1963-1964 at the Hotel Statler Hilton
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1963-1964 included (left to right): Mrs. Elizabeth W. Mundy as recording secretary, President Mrs. Martha Nichol, Miss Rose Steinkraus as second vice president, Dr. Harriet Hosmer as first vice president and Mrs. Marion Y. Seidenburg as treasurer.
Buffalo Zontian Judge Madge Taggart takes the oath of office from New York State Supreme Court Justice John F. Dwyer
New York State Supreme Court Justice John F. Dwyer administers the oath of office to woman judge Madge Taggart who assumed the bench in the Buffalo Family Court
Buffalo Zonta President Virginia Deuel displays her dream home in West Falls, New York
Avid skier and President of Buffalo Zonta Miss Virginia Deuel stirring the fire in the living rooms of her Earlty American style home in West Falls, New York
Zontian Mrs. Joseph F. Lehner, Executive Director of the Western New York Multiple Sclerosis Society, assists with preparations for the Society's holiday party
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (U.S.). Western New York Chapter
Participants in the preparations for the Western New York Multiple Sclerosis Society holiday party include (left to right): MS patient Mr. Paul Castle, Honorary Chairman Mrs. William H. Harder and Executive Director Mrs. Joseph F. Lehner.
Zonta officers admire a painting at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery during a reception for Zonta International District IV Convention
Attendees at the 1962 Zonta International Convention in Buffalo, New York included (left to right): Miss Margaret J. Barry, convention chairman, District Governor Miss Mary E. Smale, Mrs. Gladys Finkle of Illinois and Miss Virginia Deuel, Buffalo Zonta President
Buffalo State College scholarship is named in honor of long-time Buffalo Zontian Mary S. Switzer
Buffalo State College--Funds and scholarships
Mary S. Switzer, Home Demonstration Agent for Buffalo and Erie County for 25 years, was instrumental in collecting 10 cent per year contributions from all members of the home demonstration units of the Buffalo and Erie County Extension Service since 1954 in order to establish a scholarship for a home economics student at Buffalo State College. Pictured (left to right) at the presentation ceremony were: Mrs. Edwin J. Hall, Mrs. Mary S. Switzer, Dr. Margaret A. Grant, Director of the Home Economics Division, Buffalo State College and Dr. Paul G. Bulger, President of Buffalo State College
Representatives from Buffalo Zonta depart for Japan to attend an inauguration dinner for the first Zonta Club in Japan
Buffalo Zontians that traveled to Japan to inaugurate the first Japanese Zonta Club included (left to right): Miss Kathleen Sweeney, Miss Hilda L. Goltz and Miss Hilda Weis
Cover of the Buffalo Zonta 1962 annual Associates' Day Luncheon program
Zonta Club of Buffalo Associates' Day Luncheon program held March 20, 1962 at the Statler Hilton Hotel and hosted by Buffalo Zonta President Virginia L. Cummings
Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Pitt Petri received the 1961 Woman of the Year Award from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society--Awards
Music--Societies, etc.--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mrs. Pitt Petri (left) was an active supporter of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as a member of the Philharmonic Women's Committee and, in 1961, she received the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society's Woman of the Year Award. In attendance for the presentation was Buffalo Philharmonic conductor Josef Krips (center) and Buffalo Philharmonic Society President Franz T. Stone (right).
Buffalo Zontian Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, Curator of Anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science, arranges a display for the Museum's 100th anniversary meeting
Buffalo Museum of Science Curator of Anthropology Virginia L. Cummings carefully arranges a pair of 230 million year old dinosaur bones for a special display honoring the Museum's 100th anniversary meeting.
Zontian Mary S. Switzer, hostess of WBEN-TV 'You and Your Family', visited the Erie County Fair to display elements from the 4-H Club exhibit
Mary S. Switzer (right) served as Erie County Home Demonstration agent for many years and also as hostess of the WBEN-TV public service program 'You and Your Family'. She and 4-H official Al Lasky broadcast from the Erie County Fair in 1961.
Zontian Mrs. Harold S. Carr, retired executive director of the Buffalo and Erie County Council of Camp Fire Girls, was honored at a reception
Camp Fire Girls officials who honored Mrs. Harold S. Carr's (far left) 16 years of service with a special reception included (left to right): Miss Helen Weis, George W. Gleasner and Miss Mildred F. Engels.
Wax model of the Zonta-proposed 'The Spirit of Womanhood' 12 foot bronze statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest and designed by Larry W. Griffis, Jr.
Larry W. Griffis, Jr., designer of the controversial bronze statue 'The Spirit of Womanhood' to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest, was the creator of the first sculpture park in the United States 'Griffis Sculpture Park' in Cattaraugus County, New York which also serves as a nature preserve.
Sculptor Larry W. Griffis, Jr. and a model of his controversial design for 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest
Larry W. Griffis, Jr., designer of the proposed bronze statue 'The Spirit of Womanhood' to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest, posed with a model of his creation at the Buffalo City Planning Board Meeting in City Hall in 1961. Griffis was the creator of the first sculpture park in the United States 'Griffis Sculpture Park' in Cattaraugus County, New York which also serves as a nature preserve.
Composite drawing and photograph of 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest
A combination of drawing and photography is utilized to demonstrate how 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue designed by Larry W. Griffis, Jr. might appear on its proposed Wilkes Park site. The very modern design of the statue which was intended to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest became a point of controversy at the time.
Site on Wilkes Circle proposed for 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest
Arrow on photograph indicates the potential location of the bronze statue representing 'The Spirit of Womanhood' designed by Larry W. Griffis, Jr. is in Wilkes Park at the juncture of Chapin, Bidwell and Lincoln Parkways, Buffalo, New York. The very modern design of the statue which was intended to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest became a point of controversy at the time.
Buffalo Zontian E. Marguerite Gane receives the AAUW Award for her work as an officer in children's organizations
E. Marguerite Gane (right), a longtime Zontian and executive secretary of Children's Aid and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is presented with her award by the branch president Miss Jeannette Scudder (left) for her good works.
Cover of Buffalo Zonta dinner invitation decorated with flowering twigs and bird
Decorative invitation cover for a special dinner held by Buffalo Zonta in 1961
Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Mary S. Switzer (standing center) was hostess of the WBEN-TV public service program 'You and Your Family'
As a founder and hostess of the WBEN-TV public service program "You and Your Family', Erie County Home Demonstration agent Mary S. Switzer (standing) presented many practical and highly useful programs to area families. Young Mary Teresa Stengel and her mother Mrs. Carl Stengel (at sewing machine) show the results of their sewing project in the 6-year-old's new jumper.
Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Pitt Petri also serves as volunteer editor of the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra program
Mrs. Pitt Petri, co-owner of the Pitt Petri fine gift shop, Buffalo, New York, was an active supporter of local Buffalo fine arts, particularly the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, as a member of the Philharmonic Women's Committee.
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight (left) and Mrs. Harold S. Carr plan a prospective tour with B. B. Van Korn of the Rotary as part of Zonta's program of community service
Buffalo Zontian Mary Barrett Healy prepares costumes for young twin students in anticipation of the Studio Theatre School season opening
Mary Barrett Healy was the Director of the Studio Theater School in Buffalo, New York, one of the few community theaters in the United States which conducted its own training schools for its students. Young twin drama students Michelle and Micheline Lepine delight in the period costumes of the productions.
Buffalo Zontians commune with Dr. Shah, an Indian educator and delegate from the Zonta Club of Bombay
Buffalo Zontians Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, Curator of Anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science (left) and Mrs. Francis (center) learn more about their Indian Zontian sisters from Dr. Shah (right) of the Bombay Zonta Club
Zonta International delegate from Denmark Mrs. Castenkiold visits with Buffalo Zontians
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Betty L. Senf (standing left) and Miss Brauns (standing right)meet with Zonta International's delegate from Denmark Mrs. Castenkiold (seated) over luncheon
Zontian tour guide Mrs. Marion Benedict checks the passenger list and tour route with NFT driver Henry Augustine as a part of Zonta's program of community service
Buffalo Zonta adopted a four-pronged program of service to others in 1960 that was carried out on an annual basis via a series of guided tours to various service organizations in the Buffalo area. Tour busses and drivers were provided by the NFT (Niagara Frontier Transportation). Year-round sponsorship of these tours was provided by the United Community Chest and Red Cross Appeal and acquainted tour participants with the value gleaned from community investment in handicapped rehabilitation, placement of children in loving foster homes, training in first-aid and home-nursing, family counseling and senior citizen support.
Zonta officers sign their pledges to join in the Buffalo Crusade for Safety
Buffalo Zonta officers concerned with safety include (left to right): Secretary Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran, First vice president Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight, Second vice president Mrs. Henry (Betty L.) Senf and President Mrs. Ethel M. Chandler
Miss Ethel M. Chandler and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight were elected to lead Buffalo Zonta for 1959-1960
Chosen leaders of Buffalo Zonta for 1959-1960 were (left to right): Miss Ethel M. Chandler as president and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight as first vice president
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran is honored at a luncheon hosted by Zonta President Mrs. Andrew Switzer on Buffalo's 'Jacqueline Cochran Day'
Buffalo Zontian Statler Hilton March 17, 1959 luncheon included (left to right): honoree Jacqueline Cochran, luncheon chairman Martha Torge, Buffalo Zonta president Mrs. Andrew (Mary S.) Switzer and Ad Club president Ivan Levine
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by U.S. Army Air Forces General H. H. Arnold in 1945
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)--Management
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran was only woman to receive Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), the highest non-combat award presented by the United States government, for her wartime service as director of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran received the 1957 Zonta International Achievement Award for her contribution to aviation
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, is pictured at her ranch home in Indio, California. She was a pioneer aviatrix who visited Buffalo, New York as a guest of the Buffalo Zontians who feted her at an honorary luncheon and other special events.
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, in the cockpit as a lieutenant colonel in the Civil Air Patrol
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran, who travels throughout the U.S. on business and for promotional activities, held a commission as lieutenant colonial in the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Zonta's Associates' Day Luncheon program to honor pilot Jacqueline Cochran and women in aviation
Sedita, Frank A. (Frank Albert), 1907-1975
Program for Buffalo Zontians' tribute to Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, and women in aviation juxtaposed with City of Buffalo proclamation designating March 17, 1959 as 'Jacqueline Cochran Day' signed by Buffalo mayor Frank A. Sedita.
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, with her husband financier Floyd B. Odlum
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran with her husband financier Floyd B. Odlum on their 20th wedding anniversary in 1956. She visited Buffalo on a 1959 nationwide tour and was the special guest of the Buffalo Zontians at an honorary luncheon and other special events.
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, in her F-86 Sabrejet
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran poses in the F-86 Sabrejet in which she broke the sound barrier in 1953 as well as three world jet records. She visited Buffalo on a 1959 nationwide tour and was the special guest of Buffalo Zontians at an honorary luncheon and other special events.
Local Zonta officers greet conference speaker Zonta International president Mrs. Emma Loehwing Conlon at the airport
Kenmore Zonta officer Mrs. William F. Michie (left) and Buffalo Zonta President Dr. Margaret W. Schley (center) pose at the airport while welcoming the president of Zonta International Mrs. Emma Loehwing Conlon (right)
Zontian chairpersons display items to be included in their fund-raising indoor flea market
Buffalo Zontian chairpersons included (left to right): Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Benedict and Mrs. Wilcox
Leading Buffalo Zontians attend a Zonta International Convention in Sun Valley, Idaho
Buffalo Zontian attendees at the conference included (left to right): Angela M. Barone, Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, President Dr. Margaret W. Schley and Virginia C. Turner
Broadcaster Helen Neville is honored at a tea at her home by members of Zonta and other local women's organizations
Attendees at the tea for Helen Neville include (left to right): Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Andrew J. (Mary S.) Switzer, Helen Neville (serving tea), Julia O'Meara of the Pen Women's Club, Buffalo Zontians Marjorie M. Baker and Judge Madge Taggart, Mrs. Albert C. Huetter, president of Advertising Women of Buffalo, and Mary E. Solat of American Women in Radio and TV
Buffalo Zonta president Miss Marjorie M. Baker and past Zonta International president Miss Edwina Hogadone at the 1958 annual Bosses Day
Pictured at the 1958 annual Buffalo Zonta Bosses Day luncheon are (left to right): Miss Edwina Hogadone from Rochester, Miss Marjorie M. Baker and her boss Mr. Chester G. Daetsch, president of the Automobile Dealers' Association of Buffalo
Zontian chairpersons display fabrics for interior decoration that are a part of their Zonta Gracious Living 1959 project
Buffalo Zonta chairpersons of the 'Gracious Living 1959' project included: Miss Marjorie M. Baker, Mrs. Frank J. Luchowski and Miss Ruth E. Gross
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight and Mrs. Marie B. Keefe select hats for the 1956 Zonta Millinery Show
Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight (left) and Mrs. Marie B. Keefe (right) selected hats for the 1956 Millinery show presented by Siegel's for Buffalo Zonta members
Zonta-sponsored archaeologist/anthropologist Dr. Marian E. White and her assistant James V. Chism on a dig in Hamburg, New York
White, Marian E. (Marian Emily), 1921-1975
Anthropologist/archaeologist Dr. Marion E. White was a research associate at the University of Buffalo Department of Anthropology whose digs were sponsored by a financial grant from Buffalo Zonta Club.
Three-time Buffalo Zonta president and attorney Miss May S. Sickmon is presented with the Susan B. Anthony Award
Miss May C. Sickmon, three-time Buffalo Zonta President and attorney advocating women's rights, was presented with the 1955 Susan B. Anthony award
Local WBEN TV personality Mildred Miller hosted an April Fool's Party with fellow Zontian City Court Judge Madge Taggart
Mildred Miller, together with her husband Bill, was a popular hostess of the local WBEN TV interviewing and cooking program 'Meet the Millers'. She also was very active in local women's organizations and helped to promote their charitable fund raising activities at every opportunity. Pictured (left to right) are: Mildred Miller, Bill Miller, Judge Madge Taggart
Buffalo Zontians selecting hats to be featured in the 1956 Zonta Millinery Show
Buffalo Zontians preparing for the 1956 millinery show presented by Siegel's in the Hotel Statler Georgian Room included (left to right): Marjorie Baker, Mrs. Paul J. Stroman and Marie B. Keefe
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1956-1957 at Hotel Statler Hilton
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1956-1957 included (left to right): Dr. Margaret Warwick Schley as President, Virginia Turner, 1st vice president, and Elizabeth Bondeson, 2nd vice president
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1958-1959 at Hotel Statler Hilton
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1958-1959 included (seated, left to right): President Mrs. Andrew J. (Mary S.) Switzer, Mrs. Prudence W. Wilcox
(standing, left to right): Mrs. William Fires, Jr., Mrs. Edward J. Ruch and Ethel M. Chandler
Tribute to Zonta by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company honoring its 40 years of community service
Provides a brief history of Zonta and its 40 year record of achievements in community service particularly in the area of funding scholarships for women
Leading Zontian organizers of a Monte Carlo party to aid the Zonta Service Fund for nursing scholarships
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight, general chairman of Monte Carlo party, with colleagues Bertha M. Fox and Mrs. Betty L. Senf
Pitt Petri advertisement for an exhibit of Wedgwood china settings designed by leading Zonta career women
Pitt Petri Importer Incorporated--Exhibitions
Buffalo fine gifts store Pitt Petri showcased an exhibition of Wedgwood historic museum pieces on loan from England as well as special Wedgwood table settings by leading Buffalo Zontians
Buffalo Zonta President Dr. Margaret Warwick Schley and colleague Edna M. Theobald sign up for the annual Press Forum
Among the many local club-women who registered for the 1956 Courier Express Press Information Forum were Buffalo Zontians (left to right): Zonta publicity chairman Edna M. Theobald and President Dr. Margaret Warwick Schley
Buffalo Zontian Judge Madge Taggart utilizes a desk drawer to make up prior to appearing on the bench
A converted desk drawer becomes a dressing table for Judge Madge Taggart to prepare before going into court for a judicial session
Buffalo Zontian volunteer Mrs. Marie B. Keefe receives her polio shot with a large needle to emphasize the importance of inoculation
Dr. Grace T. Hansen (left) and Dr. Ellen Rudinger (center) of the Erie County Health Department shoot Buffalo Zontian volunteer Mrs. Marie B. Keefe with polio vaccine to emphasize the importance of inoculation against the disease
Recipients of the Zonta Nursing School Scholarships pose in their professional nursing uniforms
Grateful past and present recipients of the Buffalo Zonta Nursing Scholarships acknowledged that they would not have been able to pursue training without it. Recipients included (left to right): Joanna P. Jack, Phyllis M. Congilosi, Judith O. Bernbeck and (rear) Frances M. Curro.
Buffalo Zontian women City Court Judges Taggart, Vogel and Mikoll prepare to take the bench
Buffalo/Niagara Frontier City Court Judges include (left to right): Judge Madge Taggart, Judge Ruth D. Vogel and Judge Ann T. Mikoll
Buffalo Zontians present their own comic version of 'What's Your Line?' at a Statler luncheon
Buffalo Zontians Betty L. Senf (left) and Dorothy W. Grauer dressed in elaborate costumes representing diverse professions appropriate to a game of 'What's my line?'
Buffalo Zontians set a fine civic example by registering to vote at the Erie County Board of Elections
Chandler, Ethel M.: Gottesman, Samuel J., Mrs.
Patriotic Buffalo Zontians headed into the Erie County Board of Elections to vote include (left to right): Zonta Buffalo President Marjorie M. Baker, Dr. Carol Burd, Doris L. Arnold, Ethel M. Chandler and Mrs. Samuel J. Gottesman
Buffalo Zontian women City Court Judges Vogel, Taggart and Mikoll at work
Western New York City Court Judges include (left to right): Judge Ruth D. Vogel, Tonawanda City Court
Judge Madge Taggart and Judge Ann T. Mikoll, both of Buffalo City Court
Former Buffalo Zonta president Betty L. Senf was promoted to assistant vice president at Western Savings Bank
Buffalo Zonta past president Betty L. Senf's promotion at Western Savings Bank represents the highest position ever attained by a woman at the bank.
Zontians and their guests observe annual Bosses Day by taking their boss out to lunch
Guest speaker Mrs. Grace L Hudowalski, travel program supervisor of the New York State Commerce Department, enjoyed luncheon with Zonta guests Mr. and Mrs. John Dwyer of Dwyers Pharmacy
Zonta President Ethel Chandler and Vice President Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight provide an assist to two young cerebral palsy patients
Buffalo Zonta President Ethel M. Chandler (left) and Vice President Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight help Ellie Beck (left) and Penny Ziehl to select the correct piece as a part of their year-round agency tour program
Zonta Directors for 1955 pose for a group photo after their election at their annual meeting in the Hotel Statler
Buffalo Zonta directors elected for 1956-1957 at the Hotel Statler included (seated, left to right): Mary Ellen Dunn, Virginia C. Turner, Dr. Virginia L. Cummings
standing (left to right): Dr. Margaret W. Schley, Helen Weis and Edna M. Theobald