Mark Sullivan, eminent political commentator, addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the constitutional question 'The Choice Ahead of Us'
subject: Sullivan, Mark, 1874-1952
subject: Journalists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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'.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1936-03-26
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Invitation from the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President and Directors to Buffalo Club members to a lecture by political commentator Mark Sullivan, 1936
subject: Sullivan, Mark, 1874-1952
subject: Garvin, Albert H., Mrs.
subject: Invitation cards--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Journalists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1936-03-26
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

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
subject: Spry, Constance, 1886-1960
subject: Slee, Alice, 1875-1956
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1937-02-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mrs. Lucie Bigelow Rosen, a virtuoso of the theremin musical instrument, demonstrated its playing in a recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
subject: Rosen, Lucie Bigelow
subject: Theremin
subject: Theremin music
subject: Musicians--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1935-02-27
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

Clifton Fadiman, author and literary critic, spoke on his experiences before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1938
subject: Fadiman, Clifton, 1904-1999
subject: Authors, American--20th century
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.'
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1938-11-11
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

William La Varre, writer, lecturer and explorer, spoke on his exploits before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1937
subject: La Varre, William, 1898-1991
subject: Explorers--United States
subject: Adventure and adventurers--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1937-02-25
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

Cy King, WEBR radio news commentator, lectured on civics at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1938
subject: King, Cy
subject: WEBR (Radio station : Buffalo, N.Y.)
subject: Radio broadcasters--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Civics
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1938-11-30
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image
type: Text

Program for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 1929 Christmas pageant authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
subject: Wickser, Josephine Wilhelm
subject: Christmas pageants
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1929-12-18
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members who participated in the production and presentation of its annual Christmas concert 1932
subject: Christmas music
subject: Carols
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1932-12-25
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Girl Scouts of the United States of America
subject: Invitation cards--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1931-10-13
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

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
subject: Hoover, Lou Henry, 1874-1944
subject: Eames, Edward A., Mrs.
subject: First ladies
subject: Girl Scouts of the United States of America
subject: White House (Washington, D.C.)--Records and correspondence
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1931-10-05
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

Whiting Williams, distinguished author and lecturer, presented a civics lesson to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1939
subject: Williams, Whiting, 1878-1975
subject: Lecturers--Ohio--Cleveland
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1939-02-08
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Fashion Show Committee making plans for the special event at the club, 1952
subject: Edwards, Thomas R., Mrs.
subject: Breuil, Helen M.
subject: Colestock, William H., Mrs.
subject: Alderman, Harold B., Mrs.
subject: Fashion shows
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1952-10-08
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Kirk in formal attire at an early spring 1953 dinner dance party at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
subject: Kirk, Hammond
subject: Kirk, Hammond, Mrs.
subject: Parties
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1953-04-30
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Decorating Committee making plans for the adornment of the club's 1959 spring dinner dance
subject: Zimdahl, Walter T., Mrs.
subject: Kohl, Alfred S., Mrs.
subject: Maguire, James A., Mrs.
subject: Wilson, Norman L., Mrs.
subject: Murray, Gerard E., Mrs.
subject: Kayser, Oscar L., Mrs.
subject: Parties
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1959-04-23
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Newspaper article describing the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's reception for the then-Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt and family
subject: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
subject: Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948
subject: Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980
subject: Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Buffalo Commercial
date: 1901-05-21
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Chairmen decorate the iron gate entrance to the clubhouse garden for its spring opening
subject: Gerry, James C., Mrs.
subject: Cleveland, Joseph L., Mrs.
subject: Cant, Perry R., Mrs.
subject: Gates--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1963-04
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

Stone staircase leading from the second floor of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse down to the garden patio
subject: Staircases--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Clubhouses--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Patios--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1933
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
subject: Invitation cards--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Parties
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Formally printed invitation to the 25th anniversary luncheon of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1919.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1919-10-29
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image

Members luncheon in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo private dining room
subject: Luncheons--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Twentieth Century Club members, seated at the formal dining table in the clubhouse, wait to be served luncheon.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 2013?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Garden party held on the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse garden patio
subject: Parties
subject: Patios
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Twentieth Century Club members and their guests gather on the garden patio behind the clubhouse for a celebration.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1940?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Banner of the Society of the Guard of Honor founded by Charlotte Mulligan
subject: Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900
subject: Society of the Guard of Honor
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
subject: Banners
subject: Fraternal organizations
description: Charlotte Mulligan founded the Society of the Guard of Honor, a benevolent society intended to aid young men of reduced means and limited opportunities.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1883?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Grave of Charlotte Mulligan, founder of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
subject: Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900--Tombs
subject: Lathrop, Mary E., 1845-1930--Tombs
subject: Forest Lawn (Cemetery : Buffalo, N.Y.)
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: A cross of stone marks the graves of Charlotte Mulligan, founder, and Mary E. Lathrop, first librarian of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 2013?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Commemorative plaque honoring Charlotte Mulligan as a humanitarian and founder of the Guard of Honor, Buffalo, New York
subject: Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900
subject: Plaques, plaquettes
subject: Society of the Guard of Honor
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
subject: Fraternal organizations
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1900?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Meeting of Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members posed in front of the clubhouse South Room fireplace
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo gather in the clubhouse parlor for an important meeting.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 2014?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Maria Emmi Schory, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2013-2014
subject: Schory, Maria Emmi
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: One hundred third Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 2013
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Judith A. Johannsen, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2015-2016
subject: Johannsen, Judith A.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: One hundred fifth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1989
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mrs. Robert A. Rasmussen, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2014-2015
subject: Rasmussen, Robert A., Mrs.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: One hundred fourth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 2014
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Wood, Charles H., Mrs.
subject: Adams, Roger K., Mrs.
subject: American Red Cross. Auxiliary (Buffalo, N.Y.)
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1940-07-01
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Voting-machines--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1918-10
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Announcement of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's endorsement of the work of the Buffalo Library War Council in 1917
subject: United States. Army Reserve--Libraries
subject: Buffalo Library War Council--Charities
subject: World War, 1914-1918--Libraries
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1917
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

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
subject: Baird, Frank B. (Frank Burkett), Mrs.
subject: Copley, Frank W., Mrs.
subject: Booth, Charles A., Mrs.
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Finance--United States
subject: Savings bonds
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1942
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members did their part selling war bonds in support of American troops abroad during World War II
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Finance--United States
subject: Savings bonds
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo were expected to contribute their time at the war bonds booths at several locations in Buffalo.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1944
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Dance Program recital held at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 30, 1927
subject: Becker, Ellen
subject: Dance--Study and teaching
subject: Dance schools--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1927-11-30
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Image
type: Text

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
subject: Piatov, Sascha
subject: Natalie, Lois
subject: Ballet dancing
subject: Ballet dancers
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-11-14
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Phyllis Bottome, British novelist and short story writer, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 14, 1934
subject: Bottome, Phyllis, 1882-1963
subject: Women novelists, English
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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'.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1934-11-14
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Baroness Shidzue Ishimoto from Japan spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 17, 1937
subject: Kato, Shizue, 1897-2001
subject: Feminists--Japan
subject: Women authors, Japanese
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1937-03-17
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mrs. Sibyl Hathaway (Dame de Serk) spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 9, 1939
subject: Hathaway, Sibyl, 1884-1974
subject: Sark (Channel Islands)--Social life and customs
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1939-02-09
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo master chef serves club members luncheon next to the Victory cake marking the end of the Second World War
subject: V-E Day, 1945
subject: V-J Day, 1945
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Cake--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1945
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members dressed in late 19th century fashions for a 1948 celebration of the Victorian era
subject: Stone, Frederick J., Mrs.
subject: Lewis, Arthur L., Mrs.
subject: Hopkins, Robert W., Mrs.
subject: Clothing and dress--History--19th century
subject: Vintage clothing Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1948-11
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Maguire family at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 1951 Annual Children's Party
subject: Maguire, James A., Mrs.
subject: Children's parties--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Mrs. James A. Maguire and her son, James A. Maguire, Jr. attended the TCC annual Children's Party, April 1951
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1951-04
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's President Mrs. Clayton M. Smith's family at the club's 1951 Annual Children's Party
subject: Smith, Clayton M., Mrs.
subject: Children's parties--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Mrs. Clayton M. Smith (center) attended the TCC annual Children's Party along with her granddaughter Nathalie L. Smith
description: her daughter-in-law Mrs. Clayton G. Smith, Mrs. John E. Merlette and daughter Rosemary S. Merlette.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1951-04
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Hopkins family at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1951 Annual Children's Party
subject: Hopkins, Leo N., Mrs.
subject: Children's parties--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1951-04
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Jane Keeler, Founder-Director of the Studio Theatre, lectured at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1952
subject: Keeler, Jane
subject: Women theatrical managers--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women theatrical producers and directors--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
description: name changed in 2012-2013 to 710 Main Theater), Western New York's only professional regional theatre.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1952
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

John Mason Brown, associate editor of the 'Saturday Review of Literature' spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in October 1952
subject: Brown, John Mason, 1900-1969
subject: Periodical editors--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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'.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1952-10
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Edwards, Thomas R.
subject: Edwards, Thomas R., Mrs.
subject: Bassett, Charles K.
subject: Bassett, Charles K., Mrs.
subject: Balls (Parties)--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
description: Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bassett
description: and Mrs. Thomas R. Edwards.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1952-12-17
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Stage and screen actor Arthur Treacher was honored with a dinner the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1954
subject: Treacher, Arthur, 1894-1975
subject: Actors--England
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: After the honorary dinner, Arthur Treacher gave a lecture recalling his experiences as an actor, his favorite actresses and favorite roles.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1954
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Organizers preparing for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1957 Annual Christmas Dance
subject: Jaeckle, Edwin F. (Edwin Frederick), Mrs.
subject: Rice, Harvey M., Mrs.
subject: Kirk, J. Hammond, Mrs.
subject: Durshordwe, Clarence J., Mrs.
subject: Patterson, Harry W., Mrs.
subject: Balls (Parties)--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: TCC Committee members for the 1957 annual Christmas Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Edwin F. Jaeckle
description: Mrs. Harvey M. Rice
description: Mrs. J, Hammond Kirk
description: Mrs. Clarence J. Durshordwe
description: and Mrs. Harry W. Patterson
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1957-12-22
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Organizers for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1963 Annual Spring Dance
subject: Miller, Wallace H., Mrs.
subject: Maguire, James A., Mrs.
subject: Farrow, Franklin C., Mrs.
subject: Balls (Parties)--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Co-Chairmen for the 1963 annual Spring Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Wallace H. Miller
description: Mrs. James A. Maguire
description: and Mrs. Franklin C. Farrow
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1963-04-23
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Organizers for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1962 Annual Spring Dance
subject: Zimdahl, Walter T., Mrs.
subject: Wilson, Norman C., Mrs.
subject: Cleveland, Joseph L., Mrs.
subject: Balls (Parties)--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Co-Chairmen for the 1962 annual Spring Dance, themed 'Maytime', include (left to right): Mrs. Walter T. Zimdahl
description: Mrs. Norman C. Wilson
description: and Mrs. Joseph L. Cleveland
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1962-04-28
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Organizers preparing for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1961 Annual Christmas Dance
subject: Roberts, Allison S.
subject: Miller, Wallace H., Mrs.
subject: Bennett, Arthur L. (Arthur Lawton), Mrs.
subject: Balls (Parties)--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Co-Chairmen for the 1961 annual Christmas Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Allison S. Roberts
description: Mrs. Wallace H. Miller
description: and Mrs. Arthur L. Bennett
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1961-12-16
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Program for Lieder singer Elena Gerhardt's performance at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 9, 1915
subject: Gerhardt, Elena, 1883-1961--Songs and music
subject: Mezzo-sopranos--Germany
subject: Women singers--Germany
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
creator: Apeda Studio (New York, N.Y.)
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1915-02-09
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text
type: Still Image

Grand piano in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse grand ballroom for the 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Piano--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Ballrooms--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: The piano, located by the columns of the TCC first floor grand ballroom, awaits the player who will enliven it with celebratory music.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1994-10-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo staff set the grand ballroom for the club's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Waitresses--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Ballrooms--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Dinners and dining--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Waitresses and other staff ready the TCC clubhouse grand ballroom for the celebratory 100th Anniversary Dinner.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1994-10-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo staff put finishing touches on the grand ballroom for the club's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Waitresses--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Ballrooms--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Dinners and dining--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Waitress staff hurry to ready the TCC grand ballroom for the celebratory 100th Anniversary Dinner.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1994-10-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Clubhouse grand ballroom is decorated and set for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Ballrooms--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Dinners and dining--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Elaborate flower-bedecked candelabra grace the tables in the grand ballroom awaiting the arrival of TCC members and honored guests
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1994-10-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Past Presidents form the receiving line at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 100th Anniversary Dinner, 1994
subject: Durshordwe, Clarence J., Mrs.
subject: Ernst, Frank H., Mrs.
subject: Richardson, Winona S.
subject: Shempp, William M., Mrs.
subject: Boeckel, Paul F., Mrs.
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1994-10-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo thirty-ninth annual Founders' Day announcement and invitation
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Period costume was encouraged to celebrate the thirty-ninth anniversary of the incorporation of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1933-11-01
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Mary Seiler, harpist, performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 19, 1950
subject: Seiler, Mary
subject: Harpists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: American harpist Mary Seiler was presented in concert by the TCC Junior Committee Chairman, Mrs. Frederick H. Mitchell on April 19, 1950.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1950-04-19
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Margaret Bourke-White, famous photographer and journalist, spoke about her experiences in Korea at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 12, 1953
subject: Bourke-White, Margaret, 1904-1971
subject: Women photographers--United States
subject: Women journalists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Margaret Bourke-White was the first woman photographer for 'Life' magazine, where one of her photographs appeared on the first cover.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1953-03-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mrs. J. Bennett Wood portrayed Jenny Lind, the Swedish nightingale, during the fifty-sixth annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Founders' Day celebration
subject: Wood, J. Bennett, Mrs.
subject: Lind, Jenny, 1820-1887
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women singers--Sweden
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Dressed in an American-beauty colored ball gown, Mrs. J. Bennett Wood appeared as Jenny Lind in this tableaux depicting distinguished women of history.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1950-05-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Zahm, George G., Mrs.
subject: Bloomer, Amelia Jenks, 1818-1894
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Suffragists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1950-05-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Miss Florence Lee portrayed Susan B. Anthony during the fifty-sixth annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Founders' Day celebration
subject: Lee, Florence
subject: Anthony, Susan B. (Susan Brownell), 1820-1906
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Suffragists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
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publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1950-05-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mrs. Richard H. Mollenberg portrayed Queen Victoria during the fifty-sixth annual Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Founders' Day celebration
subject: Mollenberg, Richard H., Mrs.
subject: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Victoria Regina's quiet dignity is captured by TCC member Mrs. Richard H. Mollenberg in this tableaux depicting distinguished women of history.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1950-05-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Hofheins, Robert F., Mrs.
subject: Stoesser, Frederick G., Mrs.
subject: Kittinger, Spencer C., Mrs.
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Clothing and dress--19th century--History
subject: Vintage clothing
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1950-05-03
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members take tea surrounded by the portrait exhibit in the clubhouse Alice Russell Glenny Room
subject: Portraits--United States--Exhibitions
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1945
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Alexander Kerensky, former Russian Prime Minister, spoke before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 30, 1938
subject: Kerensky, Aleksandr Fyodorovich, 1881-1970
subject: Politicians--Russia
subject: Revolutions--Europe
subject: Soviet Union--History--Revolution, 1917-1921
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1938-03-30
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Miss Marjorie Hillis, an editor of 'Vogue' magazine, spoke before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 14, 1937
subject: Roulston, Marjorie Hillis
subject: Women editors--United States
subject: Women authors, American
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: An editor and popular author, Miss Hillis lectured on the topic of: 'Solitary Refinement' at the TCC clubhouse on April 14, 1937.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1937-04-14
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Announcement of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's opening of the 1937 Winter Season Fashion Show
subject: Fashion shows--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1937-10-13
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text
type: Image

Miss Mildred Drilling, harpist, performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 27, 1937
subject: Drilling, Mildred
subject: Harpists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Harpist Mildred Drilling performed a program of many seventeenth century French compositions followed by a talk on the harp and harp music in general.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1937-01-27
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Program for performance of Margaret Adsit Barrell, contralto, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 6, 1929
subject: Barrell, Margaret Adsit
subject: Contraltos--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Contralto Margaret Adsit Barrell's program of song was presented by TCC Chairman of the Music Committee, Mrs. Frederick C. Slee.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1929-11-06
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text
type: Still Image

Josephine Wilhelm Wickser, author of 'A Pageant of the Garden' surrounded by dryads in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo formal garden
subject: Wickser, Josephine Wilhelm
subject: Brown, Harold, Mrs.
subject: Davidson, George G., Mrs.
subject: Ellis, Walter, Mrs.
subject: Hubbell, Clifford, Mrs.
subject: Reed, Carl, Mrs.
subject: Pageants--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Dryads
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
description: Mrs. George G. Davidson
description: Mrs. Walter Ellis
description: Mrs. Clifford Hubbell
description: Mrs. Carl Reed
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-06-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Stevens, Alleen
subject: Wilhelm, Edward
subject: Larkin, Daniel Irving
subject: Pageants--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
description: additional raindrops were portrayed by Paul Hyde and John Robb. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
creator: McGeorge, Robert R.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-06-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Pageants--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Fountains--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Girls dressed in white represent snowflakes
description: 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
creator: McGeorge, Robert R.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-06-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Urban, Henry
subject: McGeorge, Bruce
subject: Underhill, Ruth Anne
subject: Pageants--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Three children costumed as a frog, a blackbird and a ladybug play on the grass
description: they include: Henry Urban (frog)
description: Charles Horton (frog--not pictured)
description: Bruce McGeorge (blackbird)
description: and Ruth Anne Underhill (ladybug). Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
creator: McGeorge, Robert R.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-06-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

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
subject: Graves, Stanley, Mrs.
subject: Pageants--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Fountains--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Mother Earth (Mrs. Stanley Graves) is seen posed in front of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo garden fountain. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
creator: McGeorge, Robert R.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-06-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Full cast of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo production of 'A Pageant of the Garden' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
subject: Pageants--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Fountains--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: All cast members, in full costume, are posed around the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo garden fountain. Photograph signed: McGeorge, Buffalo
creator: McGeorge, Robert R.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-06-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Josephine Wilhelm Wickser, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo member and author of 'A Pageant of the Garden'
subject: Wickser, Josephine Wilhelm
subject: Pageants--New York (State)--Buffalo
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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
creator: McGeorge, Robert R.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1928-06-12
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Announcement for Miss Helen Fraser's speech on the War Savings Stamp Campaign at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 18, 1918
subject: Fraser, Helen
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: War tax stamps--Great Britain
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Miss Helen Fraser, of London, England, lectured and solicited support for the War Savings Stamp Campaign at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1918-03-18
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Announcement and member ticket for a recital by the Berkshire String Quartet at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 19, 1920
subject: Berkshire Quartet
subject: String quartet--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1920-02-19
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Announcement for Private Peat which was presented at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 6, 1918
subject: United States. Army--Military life
subject: American Red Cross. Auxiliary (Buffalo, N.Y.)
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1918-03-06
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

New Zealand-born pianist and composer Arthur Alexander performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 5, 1918
subject: Alexander, Arthur, 1891-1969
subject: Pianists--New Zealand
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
creator: Mishkin, Herman, 1870-1948
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1918-03-05
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Program for Arthur Alexander's self-accompanied song recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 5, 1918
subject: Alexander, Arthur, 1891-1969
subject: Pianists--New Zealand
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1918-03-05
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text
type: Still Image

Program for lecture by Captain A. Radclyffe Dugmore on the war at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on December 6, 1917.
subject: Dugmore, A. Radclyffe (Arthur Radclyffe), 1870-1955
subject: Great Britain. Army--Military life
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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'.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1917-12-06
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text
type: Still Image

Announcement of Senator Henri La Fontaine's address at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 19, 1917
subject: La Fontaine, Henri, 1854-1943
subject: Politics and war
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: Senator Henri La Fontaine was Secretary-General of the Union of International Associations
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1917-02-19
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Announcement for lecture by Mr. Julius H. Barnes, of Washington, D.C., at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on September 24, 1917
subject: Barnes, Julius H. (Julius Howland), 1873-1959
subject: Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
subject: Food relief, American--Europe--History
subject: World War, 1914-1918--Civilian relief
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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'.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1917-09-24
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. was honored at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo United Nations CARE reception and dinner
subject: Fairbanks, Douglas, 1909-2000
subject: Motion picture actors and actresses--United States
subject: Motion picture producers and directors--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Buffalo Evening News?
date: 1942-02
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members in period costume for the fortieth anniversary of the Pan American Exposition
subject: Mack, Norman E., Mrs.
subject: Warren, William C., Mrs., Reed, Horace, Mrs.
subject: Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1941-05-07
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mrs. Conrad E. Wettlaufer in period dress at the fortieth anniversary celebration of the Pan American Exposition
subject: Wettlaufer, Irene
subject: Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1941-05-07
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Mrs. Thomas R. Punnett and Mrs. Frank B. Baird in period dress at the fortieth anniversary celebration of the Pan American Exposition
subject: Baird, Frank B. (Frank Burkett), Mrs.
subject: Punnett, Thomas R., Mrs.
subject: Odell, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Barker), 1854-1926
subject: Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1941-05-07
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo invitation to commemorate the Fortieth Anniversary of the Pan American Exposition
subject: Odell, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Barker), 1854-1926
subject: Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)--Anniversaries, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
publisher: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
date: 1941-05-07
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Text

Mrs. Louise L. Kahle dressed as King Lear at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Shakespearean revels
subject: Kahle, Louise L.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
subject: Costume--History--16th century
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1934?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
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type: Still Image

Mrs. William Phelps Northrup dressed as Queen Elizabeth I at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Shakespearean revels
subject: Northrup, William P., Mrs.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
subject: Costume--History--16th century
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1934?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
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type: Still Image

Shakespearean revels at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
subject: Wickser, John G., Mrs.
subject: Fowler, Alice E.
subject: Reed, Horace
subject: Reed, Horace, Mrs.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
subject: Costume--History--16th century
description: 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
description: Miss Alice E. Fowler as Mary Queen of Scots
description: and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Reed as William Shakespeare and wife Ann Hathaway
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1934?
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Program for performance of Arthur Shattuck, pianist, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 30, 1917
subject: Shattuck, Arthur, 1881-1951
subject: Pianists--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1917-01-30
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
language: en-US
type: Still Image
type: Text

Marie Morrisey, contralto, performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 30, 1917
subject: Morrisey, Marie
subject: Contraltos--United States
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
creator: Mishkin, Herman, 1870-1948
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1917-01-30
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
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type: Still Image

Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members, in period costume, host commemorative events for the Buffalo Centennial Celebration
subject: Buffalo (N.Y.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
subject: Costume--History
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1932
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Room furnished with Miss Charlotte Mulligan's cabinet by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo for the Historical Building at the Buffalo Centennial Celebration
subject: Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900
subject: Buffalo (N.Y.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
subject: Interior decoration--New York (State)--Buffalo
description: The corner cabinet in the furnished room was once owned by Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo founder and first President, Miss Charlotte Mulligan.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1932
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Room furnished by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo for the Historical Building at the Buffalo Centennial Celebration
subject: Buffalo (N.Y.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
subject: Interior decoration--New York (State)--Buffalo
description: 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)
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1932
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image

Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo perform in the clubhouse garden in celebration of the Buffalo Centennial
subject: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Performances
subject: Buffalo (N.Y.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
subject: Women--Societies and clubs--History
description: 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.
publisher: State University of New York at Buffalo
date: 1932
contributor: Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
format: image/jpeg
type: Still Image