Announcement of the Marquis and Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair's presentation on the women and children of Ireland at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, April 11, 1916
Aberdeen and Temair, John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon, Marquess of, 1847-1934
Aberdeen and Temair, Ishbel Gordon, Marchioness of, 1857-1939
John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marquis of Aberdeen and Temair, and his wife, the Marchioness entertained the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members with short addresses and stories concerning the women and children of Ireland.
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Twentieth Century Club members Mrs. Weston Carroll and Mrs. Georg F. Rand modeled current clothing styles at the club's 1944 summer fashion show
Fashion shows--New York (State)--Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members that modeled fashions of the 1944 fall season were (left to right): Mrs. Weston M. Carroll and Mrs. George F. Rand
His Eminence Cardinal Mercier of Belgium spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on October 15, 1919
Belgium--History--German occupation, 1914-1918
His Eminence Cardinal Mercier spoke on his experiences of resistance to the German Occupation of Belgium during World War I (the Great War) at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Announcement of the address of Reverend Charles H. Brent, Episcopal Bishop of Western New York, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 5, 1919
The Right Reverend Charles H. Brent, Episcopalian Bishop of Western New York , missionary, and Chaplain-in-Charge of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, addressed both the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and the Garret Club o
Isaac F. Marcosson, journalist, author and world traveler, spoke on his exploits before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1938
Mr. Isaac F. Marcossan, journalist, author and world traveler, presented a lecture on his own personal experiences in meeting great world personalities at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Invitation to a garden party at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse on July 26, 2014
Invitation cards--New York (State)--Buffalo
Colorfully decorated invitation to the garden party following the Buffalo Garden Walk in the Twentieth Century Club gardens.
Debutantes in the receiving line at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Debutante balls--New York (State)--Buffalo
Evening gowned debutantes greet their young escorts at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse.
American Red Cross Luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1944
Meeting of members of the American Red Cross Motor Corps, Buffalo Chapter was held February 8, 1944 at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Letchworth family at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1951 Annual Children's Party
Children's parties--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mrs. Edward H. Letchworth, granddaughter Ann G. Letchworth and daughter-in-law Mrs. Edward H. Letchworth, Jr. attended the TCC annual Children's Party, April 1951.
Four seasons of the year pose in the formal garden in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo production of 'A Pageant of the Garden' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members representing the four seasons are: Mrs. George Rand (Autumn); Mrs. William Kennedy (Winter); Mrs. Glenni Bartholomew (Spring); and Mrs. Elmer Finck (Summer). Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Churchill visited the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 3, 1949
Churchill, Randolph S. (Randolph Spencer), 1911-1968
Churchill, Randolph S. (Randolph Spencer), Mrs.
Randolph Churchill was the son of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He also served as a Conservative member of Parliament from 1940-1945 and later became a journalist and lecturer. The subject of his lecture at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffa
Mischel Cherniavsky of the Cherniavsky Trio who performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 10, 1918
Music--Performance--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Cherniavsky Trio was composed of three brothers who played classical music: Leo (violinist), Jan (pianist), and Mischel (cellist). They were born in Russia but became naturalized Canadian citizens in 1922.
Jan Cherniavsky of the Cherniavsky Trio who performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 10, 1918
Leo Cherniavsky of the Cherniavsky Trio who performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 10, 1918
Cherniavsky Trio (Leo, Jan and Mischel) performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 10, 1918
The Cherniavsky Trio was composed of three brothers who played classical music: Leo (violinist), Jan (pianist), and Mischel (cellist). They were born in Russia but became naturalized Canadian citizens in 1922. Photograph is signed and dated (January 10, 1918) by the Cherniavskys
Program for an evening musical performance by the Cherniavsky Trio, held at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Hall on January 10, 1918
April snow on the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo garden gate and path
Snow-encrusts trees, plants and the garden gate in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's formal gardens.
Mrs. Matthew D. Mann (Elizabeth Page), Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 1904
Sixth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
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Mrs. Joseph P. Dudley, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 1907
Eighth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Mrs. Carlton R. Jewett (Jessie C. Holland), Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 1905-1906
Seventh Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Prominent marble fireplace in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse South Room or Magazine Room
Interior decoration--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Directors Room and Magazine or South Room are at opposite corners of the clubhouse building. Each of the rooms features similar marble fireplaces on the exterior walls
Prominent women attorneys attending the 1927 American Bar Association convention in Buffalo, New York were entertained at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Women lawyers--New York (State)--Buffalo
Women American Bar Association members were entertained by prominent members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo at the 1927 convention in Buffalo, New York including (far right): Mrs. Frank B. Baird
Distinguished English actor, V. L. Granville, presented a costume recital 'Dramatic Interludes' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on December 5, 1928
V.L. Granville, the distinguished English actor, presented in costume and make-up, the principal characters from the drama of all time at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Colonial Ballroom
Three Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo committee members posed in the clubhouse garden in September 1962
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Committee members pictured were (left to right): Mrs. Sidney W. (Gladys) Prince, club President, 1968-1969, Mrs. William T. Kerr, club President 1963-1964 and Mrs. Olson.
Appeal announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1951 Christmas Fund Chairman Mrs. William J. Kibler, Jr. for contributions to the fund
Illustrated request by Christmas Fund Chairman Mrs. William J. Kibler, Jr. for Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members to contribute to the Christmas Fund to reward club employees for their previous year of faithful service.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of an open meeting of informational lectures on preparedness for war on April 26, 1916
World War, 1914-1918--War work--United States
Several experts on the topic of war preparedness spoke to the members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in anticipation of possible U.S. involvement in World War I
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of a recital by pianists Marta Milinowski and H. Edward Cumpson on October 1, 1914
Pianists Marta Milinowski and H. Edward Cumpson performed compositions for two pianos by Mozart, Brahms, Arensky, Saint Saens and Sinding in the Colonial Ball Room of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse.
Portrait photograph of Arthur Shattuck, American concert pianist, who performed in a concert at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 30, 1917
American pianist Arthur Shattuck performed a program of Bach, Debussy, and other classical composers' works in concert with contralto Marie Morrisey at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse on January 30, 1917.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of a 1916 talk by La Vicomtesse de Rancougne on her personal experiences at the World War I fronts in France and Belgium
World War, 1914-1918--Battlefields--France
World War, 1914-1918--Battlefields--Belgium
La Vicomtesse de Rancougne, sister-in-law of Comte Jean de la Greze, presented a lecture illustrated with lantern slides to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo membership on her personal experiences at the French and Belgian fronts during World War I.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of a 1914 memorial meeting in honor of club founder and first president Miss Charlotte Mulligan
Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo founder and first president Miss Charlotte Mulligan was honored in a November 1914 memorial meeting at the clubhouse.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Music Committee announcement of a recital by contralto Mme. Ossip Gabrilovitsch (Clara Clemens) and pianist Miss Ethel Newcomb on February 2, 1915
Contralto Mme. Ossip Gabrilovitsch (maiden name: Clara Clemens, daughter of Samuel Clemens, a.k.a Mark Twain) and pianist Miss Ethel Newcomb performed an evening musical recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo guest lecturer Mr. Charles Kinsley flanked by club members Mrs. Floyd Allen and Mrs. Frank A. Yeager after his 1959 Wednesday afternoon lecture
Mrs. Charles Kinsley shares a toast with Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members Mrs. Floyd Allen (at left) and Mrs. Frank A. Yeager, 1962-1963 club president, at a 1959 Wednesday afternoon lecture.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members await luncheon service in the clubhouse dining room after a 1959 Wednesday afternoon lecture
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members seated at their post-Wednesday afternoon lecture table in the clubhouse dining room included (left to right): Mrs. Heywood, Miss Charlotte Sweet, club president from 1953-1954 and Mrs. Robert Hopkins.
Mrs. Frank A. Yeager, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo member and 1962-1963 club president, posed before the portrait of club founder Charlotte Mulligan in the clubhouse 'Court' after a 1959 Wednesday afternoon lecture
Mrs. Frank A. Yeager, 1962-1963 Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, was a regular attendee at the Wednesday afternoon lectures or events which always have been an integral part of the educational values of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo member Mrs. Floyd Allen in the clubhouse 'Court' for a 1959 Wednesday afternoon lecture
Mrs. Floyd Allen was a regular attendee at the Wednesday afternoon lectures or events which always have been an integral part of the educational values of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Junior Committee gathered in front of the clubhouse garden loggia to make plans for the 1945-1946 club season
Martin, Darwin R. (Darwin Reidpath), Mrs.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Junior Committee--Administration
Members of the Junior Committee of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo included (left to right): Mrs. Hoover C. Sutton, Mrs. Harry W. Coward, Mrs. Richard H. Mollenberg, Mrs. Darwin Reidpath Martin, Mrs. Gordon R. Streich, Mrs. Charles Hahn, Jr. , Miss Virginia Nye, Mrs. Harry W. Patterson(Co-Chairman), Mrs. Weston M. Carroll (Co-Chairman), Mrs. G. Eugene Swezey and Mrs. Lewis A. Froman.
Three Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members costumed in representative national dress of European nations including Poland, Brittany and Germany
Three members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clothed in the national costumes of three European nations circa 1934
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members costumed in the representative national dress of various nations around the world
Assemblage of Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members clothed in the national costumes of various world nations for a club event circa 1934
Announcement of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Committee on War Relief Work to exort the club membership to produce comfort bags for soldiers in the trenches of World War I
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo War Relief Work Committee, led by Chairman Mrs. D. Maxson Estee, requested the club membership to do its share by producing 2000 comfort bags for the Red Cross to distribute to the soldiers in the trenches of World War I. It was also noted that a work room was opened in the clubhouse to prepare articles and other materials to be sent to both American and French soldiers.
Four famous American authors touring the country on behalf of the 1945 Victory Loan Drive work at the bonds and stamps booth at the Hotel Statler in downtown Buffalo, New York
World War, 1939-1945--Finance--United States
American celebrities and famous authors mobilized to tour the country (including Buffalo, New York) and promote the World War II Victory Loan drive included (left to right, seated): Lillian Hellman and Mary Margaret McBride and (left to right, standing): John Dickson Carr and Carl Van Doren.
Announcement by Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo House Committee Chairman of rules governing table d'hote dinners at the clubhouse
Dinners and dining--New York (State)--Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Rules and practice
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo House Committee Chairman Mrs. Edward Michael's announcement of rules regarding the d'hote dinners held at the clubhouse.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Anna M. Bartlett of the club's commitment to the 1918 United War Work Campaign in the form of subscriptions and pledges
World War, 1914-1918--Finance--United States
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Anna M. Bartlett exorted the club's commitment to the 1918 United War Work Campaign to be pledged during the special United War Work Campaign week, November 11-18, 1918 in support of United States' involvement in World War I.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's announcement of its support of War Savings Stamp Week via stamp sales at the Fidelity Building, Buffalo, New York, June 22-28, 1918
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Committee Chairman Hattie Peck Eisele to the club of the War Savings Stamp Week, June 22-28, 1918 and of the expectation of support from the club members to sell stamps and take pledges at the Fidelity Building in downtown Buffalo as well as to contribute through generous subscription.
Announcement of the 1917 joint meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and the Garret Club to hear Mr. Roscoe R. Mitchell speak on the Liberty Loan in support of World War I
Mr. Roscoe R. Mitchell spoke on the subject of the Liberty Loan at a joint meeting of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and the Garret Club held June 4, 1917. In order to obtain the necessary funds for World War I, the U.S. Treasury resorted to borrowing through a series of bond issues and the first four issues were known as liberty loans.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, built 1882-1883, which became part of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church--New York (State)--Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Buildings
Built in 1882-1883 on the site of the Olivet Mission, the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, after much modification, became part of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse
Announcement from the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Board of Directors laying out the rules and regulations for the Coffee Room as well as fire regulations
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Board of Directors' announcement specifying rules and regulations for the Coffee Room Telephone Service and general fire regulation enforcement for the clubhouse.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1920 announcement of the times and prices of the buffet and regular luncheons held at the clubhouse
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of the times and prices of both buffet and regular luncheons served at the clubhouse from June 15, 1920 on.
Announcement for a 1921 table d'hote luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo at the price of $1.25 per plate
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo House Committee announcement that the price of the regular three course table d'hote luncheon held February 1, 1921 was to be $1.25 per plate.
Official ballot of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo for the election of club Director on April 28, 1926
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Elections
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo official ballot for election of club Director included notable club members including Mrs. William Heath, sister of Elbert Hubbard and sister-in-law of prominent Buffalo businessman John D. Larkin of the Larkin Soap Company.
Dr. Lillian M. Gilbreth, 1948 'Woman of the Year' and heroine of the best seller 'Cheaper by the Dozen', spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1949
Woman of the Year for 1948 Dr. Lillian M. Gilbreth (pictured at right), heroine of the best seller 'Cheaper by the Dozen' and head of her late husband's efficiency expert business, was introduced to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo by Mrs. Niles Carpenter (pictured at left). Dr. Gilbreth, the holder of nine academic degrees, spoke on harmonious family values and the raising and efficient management of her 12 children.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members celebrate the opening of a new season with a luncheon on the clubhouse outdoor patio and garden
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members who participated in the 1942 season opening al fresco luncheon included (left to right): Mrs. Cohn, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Grammer and Mrs. Davidson
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo member Mrs. Donald S. Dudley modeled current clothing styles for the club's 1943 summer fashion show
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo member Mrs. Donald S. Dudley modeled elegant fashions as a part of the club's 1943 summer fashion show
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo member Mrs. Richard H. Mollenberg modeled current clothing styles for the club's 1944 summer fashion show
Twentieth Century Club member Mrs. Richard H. Mollenberg modeled elegant fashions as a part of the club's 1944 summer fashion show .
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo spent a pleasant afternoon modeling and reminiscing on the fashions of the Victorian era, 1948
Clothing and dress--History--19th century
Modelling elegant costumes of the Victorian era were (left to right): Mrs. Frederick J. Stone, Mrs. Arthur L. Lewis and Mrs. Robert W. Hopkins
Organizers of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo annual fall fashion show pose together in the clubhouse, 1960
Assembled in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's clubhouse were (left to right): Mrs. Herbert E. Joyce, Mrs. Charles D. Jones, co-chairman of the fashion show, and Mrs. James A. Maguire, chairman.
Mrs. James W. Kideney, President of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, poses in the clubhouse garden with fellow organizers of the annual fall fashion show, 1961
Gathered in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's clubhouse garden were (left to right): Mrs. Frederick A. Manske, chairman of the Garden Committee, Mrs. Arthur L. Bennett, chairman of the final summer program and club president Mrs. James E. Kideney
International-themed Mother, Daughter Luncheon held at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo included club members and their guests, 1959
Participants in the Mother, Daughter Luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo included several generations of family members (left to right): Mrs. James C. Carpenter, her daughter Mrs. Edward J. Laube and the latter's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Charles A. Laube II. Dancers from the International Institute provided entertainment at the internationally-themed event.
Participants in the 1958 annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Fashion Show pose on the garden patio of the clubhouse, 1958
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo models for the annual fashion show are (left to right): Mrs. Herbert E. Joyce, Mrs. Charles Clifford Fichtner and Mrs. Robert S. Cornelius.
World War II war bond sales chairmen from Buffalo women's clubs including Mrs. Philip J. Wickser, President of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
War bond sales booth chairmen who made reports at a Garret Club tea on the Women's Division sales in the Seventh War Loan Drive are (left to right): Mrs. Maxwell S. Wheeler of the Garret Club, Mrs. Philip J. Wickser of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and Mrs. John F. Desbecker of Temple Beth Zion.
Invitation of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Pan American Committee to His Excellency Wu Ting Ping, Minister from China, to a reception during the Pan American Exposition of 1901
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Hand-written invitation from the Pan American Reception Committee of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, chaired by Mrs. Lucien Howe, to His Excellency Wu Ting Fang, Minister from China. The primary duty of this committee was to extend the courtesies of the Club to prominent individuals who visited Buffalo during the Pan American Exposition of 1901.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Womens Preparedness Committee's formal request for club member participation in the Preparedness Parade on June 24, 1916
As a part of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's war preparedness effort, club members were solicited to participate in a patriotic Preparedness Parade on June 24, 1916.
Announcement for Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members to familiarize themselves with a voting machine prior to its use in the national elections of 1920
Voting-machines--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that gave women the right to vote in national elections was ratified in August 1920.
Special notice from Mrs. John D. Larkin, Jr., Chairman of the Twentieth Century Club Victory Loan Committee, to club members to place their war bond subscriptions
Chairman of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Victory Loan Committee Mrs. John D., Larkin, Jr. (born Edna Crate) reminded club members via special notice of their obligation to contribute via subscription to help pay for the costs of World War I. The 5th Victory Loan Campaign was held in 1919.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Mrs. George Graham Smith (Elizabeth Galloway) presided over the club's festivities in honoring the memory of club founder Miss Charlotte Mulligan
Mrs. George Graham Smith (born Elizabeth Galloway), 38th President of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, dressed in a period ball gown to lead the celebrations honoring the club founder Miss Charlotte Mulligan.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Literary Committee of a lecture by Mr. Charles Zueblin at the club on January 15, 1920
American sociologist Charles Zueblin, of Boston, lectured on the subject of 'Faith--Affirmation of Youth' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Rev. Henri Anet and Mrs. Anet, of Brussels, lectured on the Post World War I reconstruction in France and Belgium at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on May 23, 1919
Rev. Henri Anet and his wife, of Brussels, Belgium spoke on 'The Cornerstone of Reconstruction in France and Belgium' in the aftermath of World War I at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Announcement of a lecture by Mrs. Ruby Green[e] Smith, government leader of the City Home Bureaus, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 9, 1919
Home economics extension workers--New York (State)
Cornell University. Cooperative Extension--Administration
Women college teachers--New York (State)--Ithaca
Government leader of the City Home Bureas Mrs. Ruby Green Smith spoke on 'The Home Bureau', (which is an outgrowth of the Thrift Kitchen) at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Dr. Green Smith was a leader in organizing food bureaus, later called home bureaus to aid the Federal Food Administration in conserving and processing essential food products. Eventually she became Professor Emeritus of Home Economics at Cornell University and was associated with the Cornell Cooperative Extension for nearly 30 years.
Announcement of a lecture by Lieutenant Vincent de Wierzbicki on conditions in post World War I France at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 8, 1919
Lieutenant Vincent de Wierzbicki, as a representative of the French Republic in the United States and a member of the French High Commission, lectured at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on conditions in post World War I France.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of a lecture by sculptress Mlle. Suzanne Silvercruys, daughter of the Chief Justice of Belgium and music by Belgian violinist Mme. Berthe Baret on November 15, 1918
Mlle. Suzanne Silvercruys, sculptress and daughter of the Chief Justice of Belgium, spoke to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo at the Century Hall and Belgian violinist Mme. Berthe Baret performed a musical program of songs.
Announcement of several talks on citizenship at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on May 15 by Helen Z.M. Rodgers and May 22, 1918 by Ralph S. Kent and New York State Senator George B. Burd
Rodgers, Helen Z. M. (Helen Zaidee Marie), 1876-1960
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Educational and Wednesday Morning Committees arranged sessions on citizenship on 'The Registration and Enrollment of Women Voters' by Helen Z.M. Rodgers, 'The Republican Party and its Policies' by Ralph S. Kent and 'The Democratic Party and its Policies' by New York State Senator George B. Burd.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Educational Committee of a lecture by the Honorable Dr. P. P. Claxton on March 16, 1918
Claxton, P. P. (Philander Priestley), 1862-1957
World War, 1914-1918--Education and the war
The United States Commissioner of Education Dr. P. P. Claxton spoke on 'The Child in war Time' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo under both the club's auspices and the Public Education Association.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Literary Committee of a lecture by Dr. John R. Mott on world ecumenism on February 12, 1920
Ecumenist Dr. John R. Mott presented a lecture on 'The New World and the New Day' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Dr. Mott was the long-serving leader of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 for his work in establishing and strengthening international Protestant Christian student organizations that worked to promote peace. Also he was intimately involved in the formation of the World Council of Churches in 194 and that body elected him as a lifelong honorary President.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of a lecture by Dr. John R. Mott on world ecumenism and the Great War on January 19, 1916
Ecumenist Dr. John R. Mott presented a lecture on 'Some Hopeful Aspects of the War' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Dr. Mott was the long-serving leader of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 for his work in establishing and strengthening international Protestant Christian student organizations that worked to promote peace. Also he was intimately involved in the formation of the World Council of Churches in 194 and that body elected him as a lifelong honorary President.
Announcement of a lecture at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo by Mrs. Wendell Phillips on the social welfare work of her Carry-On Club on February 4, 1920
Mrs. Wendell Phillips of New York City spoke on the welfare work of the Carry-On Club and its relation to social conditions.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Literary Committee of a lecture by Mr. Stephen Graham on the Hope of Russia on February 16, 1920
World traveler Mr. Stephen Graham lectured on the Hope of Russia at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Distinguished scientist Dr. Vernon L. Kellogg, secretary of the Educational Relations Division of the National Research Council, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 19, 1926
Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman), 1867-1937
Dr. Vernon L. Kellogg, M.S., LL.D., Sc.D., American entomologist, evolutionary biologist, science administrator and one of the foremost scientists in America, addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the topic of Biology and Human Welfare. Dr, Kellogg was also Chairman of the Division of Educational Relations of the National Research Council and one of President Herbert Hoover's professors.
Distinguished scientist Dr. Vernon L. Kellogg addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on Biology and Human Welfare on March 19, 1926
Princess Watahwaso, a Penobscot Indian entertainer and later, activist, appeared at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 21, 1925
Princess Watahwaso was the stage name of Penobscot Indian entertainer Lucy Nicolar who performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and, after her retirement from entertaining, became an activist for Penobscot Indian affairs.
Brigadier General E. L. Spears, British Parliamentarian and member of the British Delegation to the Congress of the Inter-Parliamentary Union spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Brigadier General E.L. Spears, a member of the British Delegation to the Washington Congress of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and a member of the British Parliament addressed the Twentieth Century Club membership on a world peace plan that he authored. Sir Edward Louis Spears was a British Army officer and Parliamentary member noted for his role as liaison officer between British and French forces during two world wars.
Announcement of an address by Brigadier General E.L. Spears, British Parliamentarian and Delegation member to the Congress of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on October 12, 1925
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library Committee of a book talk by Mrs. William Grant Barney on April 27, 1925
Book clubs (Discussion groups)--New York (State)--New York
Mrs. William Grant Barney presented a book talk from the summer reading list of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library Committee.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Civic Committee of a speech by English journalist Mr. S. K. Ratcliffe at the clubhouse on April 8, 1925
Ratcliffe, S. K. (Samuel Kerkham), 1868-1958
English journalist Mr. S.K. Ratcliffe spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the topic 'The Conflict of Race and Color'.
Announcement of a costume recital of folk songs by soprano Miss Marie Bashian at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 22, 1922
Sopranos (Singers)--New York (State)--New York
Miss Marie Bashian, a soprano from New York, presented a costumed recital of folk songs from the Orient at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Originally from Constantinople, Miss Bashian was of Armenian descent .
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library Committee of a lecture on the Barbizon Painters by Miss Maud Burnside on March 23, 1925
Art historians--New York (State)--Buffalo
Miss Maud Burnside presented her slide lecture on the Barbizon painters at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Announcement of a musical recital by concert pianist Mme. Germaine Schnitzer at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 6, 1922
Parisian-born American concert pianist Mme. Germaine Schnitzer displayed her talents for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in a recital on the Ampico piano.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Civic Committee of an address by Mr. G. Barrett Rich, Jr. on Buffalo's City Plan on February 17, 1922
City planning--New York (State)--Buffalo
Prominent local banker Mr. G. Barrett Rich, Jr. spoke before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on Buffalo's City Plan and the location of city buildings as proposed by the City Planning Committee of the Buffalo City Council. Mr. G. Barrett Rich, Jr. was president of the Bank of Attica, its successor the Buffalo Commercial Bank and a trustee of the Erie County Savings Bank.
Announcement for a lecture at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo by Miss Anne Morgan on World War I relief work in France on March 30, 1921
Miss Anne Morgan, New York philanthropist and an advocate of women's causes, lectured at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the 'unfinished fight in France' regarding relief efforts and the reconstruction of that country after World War I. She was the daughter of famous American financier J.P. Morgan and the sister of J.P. Morgan, Jr., banker, finance executive and philanthropist. Anne Morgan was treasurer of the American Fund for the French Wounded and organized CARD (Committee for Devastated France) in 1917. In 1932, she was the first American woman appointed a commander of the French Legion of Honor.
Announcement of a musical recital by Swiss pianist and composer Gustave Ferrari at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 24, 1921
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Musical Committee presented a recital by Swiss pianist and composer Gustave Ferrari at the clubhouse.
Announcement of a buffet luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo for delegates to the Buffalo Ter-Centenary celebration of the Pilgrims' landing in America
Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)---Anniversaries, etc.
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo hosted a luncheon for the foreign delegates and other distinguished guests who are visiting Buffalo for the Ter-Centenary celebration of the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth Rock in America.
Announcement of a lecture by Princess Julia Cantacuzene (born Julia Dent Grant) at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 5, 1920
Princess Julia Cantacuzene was the first granddaughter of former United States President Ulysses S. Grant and the first child of Frederick Dent Grant, eldest son of the President . She married a Russian prince in 1899 and became a noted American author and historian on the Russian Revolution. Her speech at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo was cosponsored by the Garret Club of Buffalo.
Announcement of an address by Dr. Edward H. Hume, of the Yale Mission in China, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 14, 1920
Hume, Edward H. (Edward Hicks), 1876-1957
Missionary doctor Dr. Edward H. Hume, of the Yale Mission in China, addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the Chinese reaction to the Shantung Decision of May 1919.
Announcement of a lecture by 'The Bookman' editor John Farrar at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on May 6, 1922
Mr. John Farrar, editor of 'The Bookman' lectured on the subject 'The Romance of the New Literature' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Close-up of fireplace corner of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library with elaborately decorated wallpaper
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Library
Private libraries--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Library serves as a significant reading resource for club members as well as the repository for the club's history and archives.
Angled view of the West wall of the 'Court' in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse showing Ionic columns and entry to grand staircase
West wall of the 'Court' in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with prominent Ionic columns framing the entry to the grand staircase.
Long view of the 'Court' facing the West wall of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with portrait of club founder Charlotte Mulligan
Red carpeting of the 'Court' runs up to the West wall of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with portrait of club founder Charlotte mulligan framed by Ionic columns and the entry to the grand staircase.
Red embroidered floral setee framed by matching side chairs in a seating area adjoining the main ladies powder room in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse
Sitting area adjoining the main ladies powder room in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse decorated with Victorian embroidered red floral setee framed by matching side chairs with china cupboard in the background.
Blue Chippendale sofa with matching end tables and landscape painting in seating area along main corridor of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse
Sitting area located off the main corridor of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse featuring a blue Chippendale sofa framed by matching drop-leaf end tables and a landscape painting above.
Sitting Room in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with matching red armchairs and large gilt framed mirror
Bright red matching armchairs frame a large ornate gilt mirror in a siting room within the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse sitting room.
Program for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's fifty-sixth annual Founders' Day celebration, 1950
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
Full textual program for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's fifty-sixth annual Founders' Day celebrated May 3, 1950.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Organizing Committee members for a Quiz Show to be held at the club, 1939
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Quiz Show Committee members included (top register, left to right): Mrs. Roger K. Adams; Miss Jane Keeler, Master of Ceremonies; (bottom register, left to right): Mrs. Hilda Merry Fuhrmann, Mrs. Donald W. Patterson.