Mark Sullivan, eminent political commentator, addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the constitutional question 'The Choice Ahead of Us'
Mr. Mark Sullivan, one of the foremost political commentators of the day, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1936 on 'The Choice Ahead of Us'.
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Invitation from the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President and Directors to Buffalo Club members to a lecture by political commentator Mark Sullivan, 1936
Invitation cards--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mr. Mark Sullivan, one of the foremost political commentators of the day, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1936 at the invitation of club president Mrs. Albert H. Garvin.
English flower artist Mrs. Constance Spry spoke on her art at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo at the invitation of club president Mrs. Frederick C. Slee, 1937
Mrs. Constance Spry (left), an English flower artist presented a lecture on her art at the behest of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's president Mrs. Frederick C. (Alice) Slee (right) in 1937
Mrs. Lucie Bigelow Rosen, a virtuoso of the theremin musical instrument, demonstrated its playing in a recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Mrs. Lucie Bigelow Rosen, a leading theremin virtuoso, demonstrated how to play the new musical instrument in a recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and, further, played in concert with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra later the same week.
Clifton Fadiman, author and literary critic, spoke on his experiences before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1938
Mr. Clifton Fadiman, author and literary critic, was a guest lecturer at a Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo dinner and spoke on the topic of 'Current Books Worth Reading.'
William La Varre, writer, lecturer and explorer, spoke on his exploits before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1937
Adventure and adventurers--United States
Mr. William La Varre, distinguished American adventurer, writer, lecturer and explorer related his experiences in Mexico and the uninhabited islands off the Isthmus of Panama to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 25, 1937
Cy King, WEBR radio news commentator, lectured on civics at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1938
Radio broadcasters--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mr. Cy King, the WEBR radio news commentator, spoke on the topic 'Europe and Us' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 30, 1938 sponsored by the Civic Committee chaired by Mrs. Adelbert Moot.
Program for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 1929 Christmas pageant authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Textual program of 'A Pageant of Christmas' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser delineating all seven episodes and the names of the players that portrayed each part. Presented at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse on December 18, 1929.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members who participated in the production and presentation of its annual Christmas concert 1932
Line-up of Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members who actively produced and participated in the annual 1932 Christmas concert and celebration held at the clubhouse.
Printed invitation to a Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo reception held during the 17th (1931) annual Girl Scouts of America Convention in Buffalo, New York
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Formally printed invitation to a Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo reception held to meet the national officers, directors and delegates of the 17th annual convention of the Girl Scouts of America as well as members of the Buffalo Girl Scouts Council held in Buffalo, New York , in 1931
White House letter to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in response to their invitation to first lady Lou Hoover for a reception during the 1931 national Girl Scouts Convention
White House (Washington, D.C.)--Records and correspondence
Typed letter on White House stationery from first lady Lou Hoover's secretary Mildred Hall to Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's President Mr. Edward A. Eames acknowledging receipt of their invitation to the first lady to attend a reception at their clubhouse during the 1931 Girl Scouts Convention in Buffalo, New York
Whiting Williams, distinguished author and lecturer, presented a civics lesson to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1939
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Civic Committee, under the auspices of Committee Chairman Mrs. Adelbert Moot, brought distinguished author, lecturer Whiting Williams, of Cleveland, Ohio, to address the club membership on the topic of what is in the worker's mind.
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Fashion Show Committee making plans for the special event at the club, 1952
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's fashion show committee include (left to right): Mrs. Helen M. Breuil, Mrs. Thomas R. Edwards, Club President, Mrs. William H. Colestock and Mrs. Harold B. Alderman.
Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Kirk in formal attire at an early spring 1953 dinner dance party at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo active committee member Mrs. J. Hammond Kirk and her husband in formal attire at an early spring dinner dance party at the club.
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Decorating Committee making plans for the adornment of the club's 1959 spring dinner dance
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's spring dinner dance decorating committee include (left to right): Mrs. Oscar L. Kayser, Mrs. Gerard E. Murray, Mrs. Norman L. Wilson, Mrs. James A. Maguire, overall party chairman, Mrs. Alfred S. Kohl, and Mrs. Walter T. Zimdahl, decorating committee chairman.
Newspaper article describing the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's reception for the then-Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt and family
Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Newspaper article describing the reception for the then-Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt, his wife Edith, and eldest daughter Alice at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. This occurred during the Roosevelts' visit to the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, New York in 1901.
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Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Chairmen decorate the iron gate entrance to the clubhouse garden for its spring opening
Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
Three Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Committee Chairmen (left to right): Mrs. James C. Gerry, Mrs. Joseph L. Cleveland and Mrs. Perry R. Cant prepare for the formal garden spring opening.
Stone staircase leading from the second floor of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse down to the garden patio
Partial view of the garden patio at the rear of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse featuring the stone staircase that descends from the second floor.
Invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Formally printed invitation to the 25th anniversary luncheon of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1919.
Members luncheon in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo private dining room
Twentieth Century Club members, seated at the formal dining table in the clubhouse, wait to be served luncheon.
Garden party held on the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse garden patio
Twentieth Century Club members and their guests gather on the garden patio behind the clubhouse for a celebration.
Banner of the Society of the Guard of Honor founded by Charlotte Mulligan
Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900
Charlotte Mulligan founded the Society of the Guard of Honor, a benevolent society intended to aid young men of reduced means and limited opportunities.
Grave of Charlotte Mulligan, founder of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900--Tombs
A cross of stone marks the graves of Charlotte Mulligan, founder, and Mary E. Lathrop, first librarian of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Commemorative plaque honoring Charlotte Mulligan as a humanitarian and founder of the Guard of Honor, Buffalo, New York
Bronze plaque presented to the Buffalo Historical Society by members of the Guard of Honor honoring the memory of founder Charlotte Mulligan as a pioneer in the field of Christian work in her founding of the first free lodging house for destitute men, December 1883.
Meeting of Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members posed in front of the clubhouse South Room fireplace
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo gather in the clubhouse parlor for an important meeting.
Maria Emmi Schory, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2013-2014
One hundred third Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Judith A. Johannsen, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2015-2016
One hundred fifth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Mrs. Robert A. Rasmussen, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2014-2015
One hundred fourth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Mrs. Charles H. Wood was Chairman and Mrs. Roger K. Adams was Co-Chairman of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's American Red Cross unit during World War Two
American Red Cross. Auxiliary (Buffalo, N.Y.)
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's American Red Cross unit undertook a project to send surgical dressings overseas to those countries engaged in the war in Europe in 1940. Leaders of this effort are (left to right): Mrs. Charles H. Wood and Mrs. Roger K. Adams
Announcement for Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members to familiarize themselves with a voting machine prior to its use in the New York State election of November 5, 1918
Voting-machines--New York (State)--Buffalo
Women gained the right to vote in New York State elections in 1917. It was not until the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in August 1920 that women gained the right to vote in national elections.
Announcement of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's endorsement of the work of the Buffalo Library War Council in 1917
The Buffalo Library War Council undertook fundraising for the purpose of building and equipping libraries in the training camps of the Reserve Army of the United States in 1917.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Mrs. Frank B. Baird purchased war bonds at the War Savings Bond booth at Flint & Kent, staffed by club members
World War, 1939-1945--Finance--United States
Assisting Mrs. Baird in her bond purchase are booth Chairman and Co-Chairman, Mrs. Frank W. Copley and Mrs. Charles A. Booth. Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo were expected to contribute their time and efforts at the Flint & Kent War Bonds Booth in downtown Buffalo.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members did their part selling war bonds in support of American troops abroad during World War II
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo were expected to contribute their time at the war bonds booths at several locations in Buffalo.
Dance Program recital held at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 30, 1927
Dance schools--New York (State)--Buffalo
Ellen Becker served as the dance instructor for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Dance Program in the 1920s. It was part of a larger educational and cultural mission promulgated by the club and supported by the TCC Program of Art Committee.
Mr. and Mrs. Sascha Piatov presented their original conception of 'The Evolution of the Dance' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 14, 1928
Sascha Piatov was Ballet Master with the Swedish Court, Stockholm , Sweden and a member of the Imperial Russian Ballet. Lois Natalie (Mrs. Sascha Piatov) was Premier Ballerina of the New York Hippodrome. They have performed throughout Europe and head-lined every important theater in America.
Phyllis Bottome, British novelist and short story writer, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 14, 1934
The TCC Literary Committee presented Phyllis Bottome, several of whose novels have been adapted to film. The subject of the author's lecture was: 'Charles Dickens of Tomorrow'.
Baroness Shidzue Ishimoto from Japan spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 17, 1937
Born Shidzue Hiroto, she married Baron Ishimoto, whose Christian humanist activities introduced her to squalid living conditions in both Japan and the United States where she learned stenography and bookkeeping. She has been called Japan's leading feminist and one of the leaders of the women's movement throughout the world.
Mrs. Sibyl Hathaway (Dame de Serk) spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 9, 1939
Sark (Channel Islands)--Social life and customs
Mrs. Sibyl Hathaway, Dame de Serk or Sark, maintained hereditary rule over the secluded Isle of Sark in the Channel Islands off the coast of England. Life there is almost wholly feudal but is untroubled by poverty, unemployment or crime.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo master chef serves club members luncheon next to the Victory cake marking the end of the Second World War
Both V-E Day and V-J Day were celebrated at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo as marking the end of World War II.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members dressed in late 19th century fashions for a 1948 celebration of the Victorian era
Clothing and dress--History--19th century
Vintage clothing Women--Societies and clubs--History
Modeling elegant costumes of the Victorian era were Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members (left to right): Mrs. Frederick J. Stone, Mrs. Arthur L. Lewis and Mrs. Robert W. Hopkins.
Maguire family at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 1951 Annual Children's Party
Children's parties--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mrs. James A. Maguire and her son, James A. Maguire, Jr. attended the TCC annual Children's Party, April 1951
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's President Mrs. Clayton M. Smith's family at the club's 1951 Annual Children's Party
Mrs. Clayton M. Smith (center) attended the TCC annual Children's Party along with her granddaughter Nathalie L. Smith
her daughter-in-law Mrs. Clayton G. Smith, Mrs. John E. Merlette and daughter Rosemary S. Merlette.
Hopkins family at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1951 Annual Children's Party
Mrs. Leo N. Hopkins, holding granddaughter Robin Daggett Hopkins, with Mrs. L. Nelson Hopkins, Jr. and son L. Nelson Hopkins III at the TCC annual Children's Party, April 1951.
Jane Keeler, Founder-Director of the Studio Theatre, lectured at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1952
Women theatrical managers--New York (State)--Buffalo
Women theatrical producers and directors--New York (State)--Buffalo
The topic of Miss Keeler's talk at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo was: 'Europe 1952, Persons, Places, Plays'. Jane Keeler, a teacher of speech and drama, was one of the original founders of the Studio Theatre and Studio Theatre School (later known as, Studio Arena Theater
name changed in 2012-2013 to 710 Main Theater), Western New York's only professional regional theatre.
John Mason Brown, associate editor of the 'Saturday Review of Literature' spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in October 1952
As a part of the first evening program to be presented for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, literary editor Mr. John Mason Brown lectured on the topic: 'Seeing Things'.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Mrs. Thomas R. Edwards, Christmas Party Chairman Mrs. Charles K. Bassett and their spouses at the 1952 Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
Balls (Parties)--New York (State)--Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members and their guests assembled at the clubhouse for the annual Christmas Dinner Dance on December 17, 1952. Pictured at the dance are (left to right): Mr. Thomas R. Edwards; Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bassett; and Mrs. Thomas R. Edwards.
Stage and screen actor Arthur Treacher was honored with a dinner the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1954
After the honorary dinner, Arthur Treacher gave a lecture recalling his experiences as an actor, his favorite actresses and favorite roles.
Organizers preparing for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1957 Annual Christmas Dance
Jaeckle, Edwin F. (Edwin Frederick), Mrs.
TCC Committee members for the 1957 annual Christmas Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Edwin F. Jaeckle, Mrs. Harvey M. Rice, Mrs. J. Hammond Kirk, Mrs. Clarence J. Durshordwe and Mrs. Harry W. Patterson
Organizers for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1963 Annual Spring Dance
Co-Chairmen for the 1963 annual Spring Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Wallace H. Miller
Organizers for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1962 Annual Spring Dance
Co-Chairmen for the 1962 annual Spring Dance, themed 'Maytime', include (left to right): Mrs. Walter T. Zimdahl
Organizers preparing for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1961 Annual Christmas Dance
Bennett, Arthur L. (Arthur Lawton), Mrs.
Co-Chairmen for the 1961 annual Christmas Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Allison S. Roberts
Program for Lieder singer Elena Gerhardt's performance at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 9, 1915
Gerhardt, Elena, 1883-1961--Songs and music
Elena Gerhardt, the world's greatest Lieder singer, was brought to Buffalo under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and the Chromatic Club. Photograph signed: Apeda, N.Y.
Grand piano in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse grand ballroom for the 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
The piano, located by the columns of the TCC first floor grand ballroom, awaits the player who will enliven it with celebratory music.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo staff set the grand ballroom for the club's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
Dinners and dining--New York (State)--Buffalo
Waitresses and other staff ready the TCC clubhouse grand ballroom for the celebratory 100th Anniversary Dinner.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo staff put finishing touches on the grand ballroom for the club's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
Waitress staff hurry to ready the TCC grand ballroom for the celebratory 100th Anniversary Dinner.
Clubhouse grand ballroom is decorated and set for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
Elaborate flower-bedecked candelabra grace the tables in the grand ballroom awaiting the arrival of TCC members and honored guests
Past Presidents form the receiving line at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 100th Anniversary Dinner, 1994
TCC past Presidents in the receiving line are (left to right): Mrs. Clarence J. Durshordwe, Mrs. Frank J. Ernst, Mrs. Winona Richardson, Mrs. William M. Shempp and Mrs. Paul F. Boeckel
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo thirty-ninth annual Founders' Day announcement and invitation
Period costume was encouraged to celebrate the thirty-ninth anniversary of the incorporation of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Mary Seiler, harpist, performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 19, 1950
American harpist Mary Seiler was presented in concert by the TCC Junior Committee Chairman, Mrs. Frederick H. Mitchell on April 19, 1950.
Margaret Bourke-White, famous photographer and journalist, spoke about her experiences in Korea at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 12, 1953
Margaret Bourke-White was the first woman photographer for 'Life' magazine, where one of her photographs appeared on the first cover.
Mrs. J. Bennett Wood portrayed Jenny Lind, the Swedish nightingale, during the fifty-sixth annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Founders' Day celebration
Dressed in an American-beauty colored ball gown, Mrs. J. Bennett Wood appeared as Jenny Lind in this tableaux depicting distinguished women of history.
Mrs. George G. Zahm portrayed the original Bloomer girl (Amelia J. Bloomer) during the fifty-sixth annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Founders' Day celebration
The rose in her hat and emancipation in her manner typify the original Bloomer girl as represented by Mrs. George G. Zahn in this tableaux depicting distinguished women of history.
Miss Florence Lee portrayed Susan B. Anthony during the fifty-sixth annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Founders' Day celebration
Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
Mrs. Richard H. Mollenberg portrayed Queen Victoria during the fifty-sixth annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Founders' Day celebration
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
Victoria Regina's quiet dignity is captured by TCC member Mrs. Richard H. Mollenberg in this tableaux depicting distinguished women of history.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's fifty-sixth annual Founders' Day was celebrated by depicting distinguished women in history and fashionable figures from Godey's Lady's Book
Clothing and dress--19th century--History
Ladies of History were represented by (left to right): Mrs. Robert F. Hofheins, Mrs. Frederick G. Stoesser and Mrs. Spencer C. Kittinger as a page from Godey's Lady's Book.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members take tea surrounded by the portrait exhibit in the clubhouse Alice Russell Glenny Room
An exhibition of portraits, loaned by Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members, was orchestrated by Mrs. Clinton H. Latham, Chairman of the TCC Art Exhibition Committee.
Alexander Kerensky, former Russian Prime Minister, spoke before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 30, 1938
Kerensky, Aleksandr Fyodorovich, 1881-1970
Soviet Union--History--Revolution, 1917-1921
As former head of the provisional government that succeeded the Russian czarist regime in 1917, Mr. Kerensky fled Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution and eventually settled in New York City.
Miss Marjorie Hillis, an editor of 'Vogue' magazine, spoke before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 14, 1937
An editor and popular author, Miss Hillis lectured on the topic of: 'Solitary Refinement' at the TCC clubhouse on April 14, 1937.
Announcement of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's opening of the 1937 Winter Season Fashion Show
Fashion shows--New York (State)--Buffalo
The formal closing of the garden and opening of the winter season is punctuated by a fashion show held at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse on October 13, 1937. The latest styles for fall and winter were modeled by club members.
Miss Mildred Drilling, harpist, performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 27, 1937
Harpist Mildred Drilling performed a program of many seventeenth century French compositions followed by a talk on the harp and harp music in general.
Program for performance of Margaret Adsit Barrell, contralto, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 6, 1929
Contralto Margaret Adsit Barrell's program of song was presented by TCC Chairman of the Music Committee, Mrs. Frederick C. Slee.
Josephine Wilhelm Wickser, author of 'A Pageant of the Garden' surrounded by dryads in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo formal garden
Cast of dryads from the play by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser, performed in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo gardens, include (left to right): Mrs. Harold Brown
Miss Alleen Stevens as the Cloud accompanied by two raindrops from the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo production 'A Pageant of the Garden' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
In the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo garden, the Cloud, played by Miss Alleen Stevens is flanked by raindrops played by children Edward Wilhelm and Danny Larkin; additional raindrops were portrayed by Paul Hyde and John Robb. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
Children playing snowflakes and sunbeams dance before the garden fountain in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo production of 'A Pageant of the Garden' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Girls dressed in white represent snowflakes; they include: Patricia Reynolds, Margaret Lyons, Betsy Stevens, Mary Hyde and Elizabeth Williams. The sunbeams are played by: Kitty Buck, Mary Perrin and Esther O'Brian. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
Children playing animals crouch in the garden in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo production of 'A Pageant of the Garden' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Three children costumed as a frog, a blackbird and a ladybug play on the grass; they include: Henry Urban (frog), Charles Horton (frog--not pictured), Bruce McGeorge (blackbird), and Ruth Anne Underhill (ladybug). Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
Mrs. Stanley Graves as Mother Earth in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo production of 'A Pageant of the Garden' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Mother Earth (Mrs. Stanley Graves) is seen posed in front of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo garden fountain. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
Full cast of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo production of 'A Pageant of the Garden' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
All cast members, in full costume, are posed around the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo garden fountain. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
Josephine Wilhelm Wickser, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo member and author of 'A Pageant of the Garden'
Josephine Wilhelm Wickser's original play 'A Pageant of the Garden' depicted the development of a garden in six episodes. The various parts were performed by Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members, their families and associates. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
Announcement for Miss Helen Fraser's speech on the War Savings Stamp Campaign at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 18, 1918
Miss Helen Fraser, of London, England, lectured and solicited support for the War Savings Stamp Campaign at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Announcement and member ticket for a recital by the Berkshire String Quartet at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 19, 1920
Sponsored by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Music Committee, the Berkshire String Quartet performed a musical program at the clubhouse on February 19, 1920.
Announcement for Private Peat which was presented at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 6, 1918
Sponsored by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Auxiliary of the American Red Cross, Private Peat was a fundraising event that presented the war experiences of a soldier of two years on the Western front. Proceeds from the presentation will be used to provide comfort to Buffalo men in Battery E, 106th Field Artillery.
New Zealand-born pianist and composer Arthur Alexander performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 5, 1918
Autographed photograph of pianist and composer Arthur Alexander, dated March 1918. Mr. Alexander acquired his musical training predominantly in England. Photograph signed: Mishkin, N.Y.
Program for Arthur Alexander's self-accompanied song recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 5, 1918
New Zealand-born pianist and composer Arthur Alexander performed self-accompanied song recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 5, 1918. Mr. Alexander's musical training was acquired predominantly in England.
Program for lecture by Captain A. Radclyffe Dugmore on the war at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on December 6, 1917.
Dugmore, A. Radclyffe (Arthur Radclyffe), 1870-1955
A. Radclyffe Dugmore, Captain in the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, told a soldier's story of the war: 'Fighting it out', at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, on December 6, 1917. Billed as 'The Important War Lecture of the Season'.
Announcement of Senator Henri La Fontaine's address at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 19, 1917
Senator Henri La Fontaine was Secretary-General of the Union of International Associations
Professor of International Law, University of Belgium, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate as well as an editor and author. He addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the topic: 'The Victory which is to come' (Ethics and war) on February 19, 1917.
Announcement for lecture by Mr. Julius H. Barnes, of Washington, D.C., at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on September 24, 1917
Barnes, Julius H. (Julius Howland), 1873-1959
Julius Barnes was one of Herbert Hoover's assistants when Hoover was Director General of Relief in Europe during World War I. The topic of Mr. Barnes' talk, sponsored by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Educational Committee, was 'A Message from Mr. Hoover'.
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. was honored at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo United Nations CARE reception and dinner
Motion picture actors and actresses--United States
Motion picture producers and directors--United States
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Chairman of the Share-Through-Care Committee and Vice-President of the American Association for the United Nations, was honored by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo at a reception and dinner at which he spoke about the CARE program and reported on his experiences on his recent tour of war-torn Europe.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members in period costume for the fortieth anniversary of the Pan American Exposition
Warren, William C., Mrs., Reed, Horace, Mrs.
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc.
Mrs. Norman E. Mack, Mrs. William C. Warren and Mrs. Horace Reed represented various dignitaries of the past during Pan American Day reception at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Mrs. Conrad E. Wettlaufer in period dress at the fortieth anniversary celebration of the Pan American Exposition
Mrs. Conrad E. (Irene) Wettlaufer represented the late Mrs. John Miller Horton, a prominent member of the Pan American reception committee, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Pam American Day festivities.
Mrs. Thomas R. Punnett and Mrs. Frank B. Baird in period dress at the fortieth anniversary celebration of the Pan American Exposition
Odell, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Barker), 1854-1926
Mrs. Thomas R. Punnett is costumed as Governor Benjamin B. Odell, Jr. and Mrs. Frank B. Baird as his wife descending from a carriage during Pan American Day reception at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo invitation to commemorate the Fortieth Anniversary of the Pan American Exposition
The invitation was a reception and luncheon in honor of Governor Benjamin Odell held at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse, May 7, 1941. Governor Odell was in office during the Pan American Exposition, held in Buffalo in 1901.
Mrs. Louise L. Kahle dressed as King Lear at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Shakespearean revels
TCC members, spouses and guests came dressed as famous people in history and Shakespearean literary characters during the Elizabethan period in England at the club's Shakespearean revels.
Mrs. William Phelps Northrup dressed as Queen Elizabeth I at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Shakespearean revels
Shakespearean revels at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
TCC members and their spouses dressed as famous people in history during the Elizabethan period in England. Left to right: Mrs. John G. Wickser as one of King Henry VIII's wives; Miss Alice E. Fowler as Mary Queen of Scots; and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Reed as William Shakespeare and wife Ann Hathaway
Program for performance of Arthur Shattuck, pianist, 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.
Marie Morrisey, contralto, performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 30, 1917
American contralto Marie Morrisey performed a program of Haydn, Grieg, and other classical composers' works in concert with pianist Arthur Shattuck at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse on January 30, 1917. Photograph signed: Mishkin, N.Y.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members, in period costume, host commemorative events for the Buffalo Centennial Celebration
Buffalo (N.Y.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
TCC members, dressed to represent the various eras in Buffalo's and their club's history, are gathered on the speakers' platform in the grand first floor ballroom.
Room furnished with Miss Charlotte Mulligan's cabinet by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo for the Historical Building at the Buffalo Centennial Celebration
Interior decoration--New York (State)--Buffalo
The corner cabinet in the furnished room was once owned by Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo founder and first President, Miss Charlotte Mulligan.
Room furnished by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo for the Historical Building at the Buffalo Centennial Celebration
The furnished room held many historical artifacts loaned by Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members including a corner cabinet once owned by TCC founder and first President, Miss Charlotte Mulligan (not visible in this photograph)
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo perform in the clubhouse garden in celebration of the Buffalo Centennial
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Performances
Club members, arranged along the grass in front of the TCC formal garden fountain, create a collective wave pattern as a part of Buffalo's Centennial celebration activities.