Zontians Judge Ann T. Mikoll and Judge Mary Ann Killeen were honored as Women of the Year by the Business and Professional Women's Club of Buffalo
Business and Professional Women’s Club of Buffalo--Awards
Henriette M. Zemp, 1967 Woman of the Year Business and Professional Women’s Club of Buffalo award winner, congratulated the 1968 Women of the Year Judge Ann T. Mikoll and Judge Mary Ann Killeen at the club's 40th anniversary meeting.
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Buffalo Zontian Miss Dorothy M. Haas, Director of the University at Buffalo Student Union
State University of New York at Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
Long-time Buffalo Zontian Miss Dorothy M. Haas, Director of the Student Union at the State University of New York at Buffalo, celebrated her nearly 40 year career at the university in 1968.
Zonta International District IV Governor Dr. Vivian Cody met with the Zonta Club of Amherst to install officers for 2000-2001
Zonta Club of Amherst officers were installed by District IV Governor Dr. Vivian Cody (left) at the Transit Valley Country Club dinner including (left to right): Shirley Havice as President and Phyllis Harth as Second Vice President
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Buffalo Zontian Miss Anna M. Mandel models a novel item from her unique umbrella collection
Long-time Buffalo Zontian Miss Anna M. Mandel, an umbrella manufacturer, also maintained an extensive collection of unusual and unique umbrellas including (pictured here) an Irish fisherman's umbrella with battery-powered lights all around for night fishing.
Buffalo Zontian Dr. Virginia L. Cummings puts the finishing touches on a new stage set at the Grand Island Playhouse
Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, Curator of Anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science, devotes her spare time to support the theater arts by volunteering as a scenery painter at the Grand Island Playhouse.
Notepaper featuring Zontian Amelia Earhart designed by Mary L. Good, Chairman, Amelia Earhart Awards Committee 1984
Famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart decorates notepaper which was designed as a scholarship fund-raiser by Mary L. Good, Chairman, Amelia Earhart Awards Committee 1984
Flyer for Zonta International and Buffalo Zonta highlighting its history and focus on leadership, service, education, environment and women helping women
Promotional flyer that highlights the multiple foci of Zonta International (since 1987) and local Buffalo Zonta (since its origins in 1919) on: leadership, service, education, environment and women helping women
Zonta District 3-4 Workshop in Elma, New York included District 4 Governor Anna Parenti-Conn
Attendees at the Zonta District 3-4 Workshop held April 5, 2003 in Elma, New York included Anna Parenti-Conn, District 4 Governor
Zonta District 3-4 Workshop in Elma, New York included District 4 Governor Anna Parenti-Conn and District 3 Governor Liz Cash
Attendees at the Zonta District 3-4 Workshop held April 5, 2003 in Elma, New York included (left to right): Anna Parenti-Conn, District 4 Governor and Liz Cash, Area 3 Director
Zonta District 3-4 Workshop in Elma, New York included Area 3 Director Liz Cash and Buffalo Zonta President Janice Cushner
Attendees at the Zonta District 3-4 Workshop held April 5, 2003 in Elma, New York included (left to right): Liz Cash, Area 3 Director and Janice Cushner, Buffalo Zonta President
Attendees at the Zonta International Current and New Members Orientation Social for new members that joined between 2000-2003
Buffalo Zonta members attending an orientation social for both current and new Buffalo Zonta members held April 1, 2003 included(left to right): Dr. Winifred Morrison, Debbie Ceppaglia, Yvette LeClerk, Lillian Levey and Sharon Lanza
Program for Zonta Club of Buffalo Installation of Officers Annual Dinner 2004
Buffalo Zonta single sheet program for their annual dinner for the installation of officers for 2004-2005 including a listing of the officers and the text of the Zonta blessing.
Invitation for Zonta International Current and New Members Orientation Social for 2000-2003
Decorative invitation for a wine and cheese orientation social for both current and new Buffalo Zonta members that joined between 2000-2003 held April 1, 2003
JoAnn Falletta, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director, receives the Marian de Forest Community Service Award from Zonta International
A representative of Zonta International presented the first Marian de Forest Community Service Award to BPO Music Director JoAnn Falletta at Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, New York. Marian de Forest was both the founder of Zonta International and co-founder of the Buffalo Music Foundation. The award, named in her honor, was presented every two years to an individual who demonstrated commitment to improving the quality of life of the community.
Program interior for Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference Gala dinner May 2001
Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference (2001 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
The City of Lights Gala dinner was held as a part of the Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference during May 2001 and sponsored by area women's organizations including Zonta International.
Program cover for Pan Am Women's Leadership Conference Gala dinner May 2001
Program cover for 'Spirits of the City' play in commemoration of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
The play, set during the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, was written by local authors/playwrights Glenn Odden and Tim Madigan and presented at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. The play featured famous local historical characters including Zonta founder Marian de Forest and Dr. Roswell Park.
Actress Louise Reger plays Marian de Forest in 'Spirits of the City' play in commemoration of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo
The play set during the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, was written by local authors/playwrights Glenn Odden and Tim Madigan and starred (left to right): Marshall Duguay as Dr. Roswell Park, Louise Reger as Marian de Forest and Michale Starzynski as William Jennings Bryan
Tribute to Marian de Forest, founder of Zonta International, was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001
National Women's Hall of Fame (Seneca Falls, N.Y.)
Marian de Forest, distinguished author, music impresario, pioneer journalist and Zonta founder in 1919 not only founded the organization but also served as its first president and was intimately involved with the organization for most of her life
New York State Senate Certificate of Recognition presented to Dr. Vivian Cody, 2001
New York (State). Legislature. Senate--Awards
Women of Distinction certificate of recognition for noteworthy achievements by Dr. Vivian Cody in 2001 presented by the New York State Senate (signed by New York State Senator Mary Lou Rath)
Zonta International District IV Governor Dr. Vivian Cody and Buffalo Zonta President Toni Majchrzak present Jane Klausman Scholarship to winner
Zonta International--Funds and scholarships
Zonta International District IV Governor Dr. Vivian Cody and Buffalo Zonta President Toni Majchrzak present the Jane Klausman Scholarship winner with her award
Cover from Buffalo Zonta Installation Dinner Meeting program 2000
The Buffalo Zonta Installation Dinner Meeting was held at Harry's Harbour Place Grille, Buffalo, New York and highlighted the inauguration of the terms of Buffalo Zonta officers for 2000-2001.
Lafayette High School girls who are enrolled in a Zonta-sponsored program to expand business skills training
A program of expanded business skills training partially financially supported by Zonta of Buffalo Foundation involved Lafayette High School Academy of Finance female students who wanted to get a jump on their careers in the business world. Program participants included (left to right): Thuy Vu and Denise Cotto.
Program cover for Zonta International's 80th year anniversary celebration 1919-1999
Zonta International--Anniversaries, etc.
The Zonta International 80th year celebration program cover from 1999 entitled: 'The International Connection: Past, Present, Future' which was held in Buffalo, New York the origin point of the organization.
Long-time Buffalo Zontian Virginia L. Cummings, Director of the Buffalo Museum of Science from 1970 to 1979
Dr. Virginia L. Cummings dedicated most of her life and career to the Buffalo Museum of Science, first as the Curator of Anthropology and later in administrative roles. Her father Carlos E. Cummings was the Buffalo Museum of Science Assistant Director and, later, Director, while she was growing up. Virginia served as Museum Director from 1970-1979 . During her tenure, exhibits were modernized, special displays were mounted and fund-raising drives were initiated for the first time. She passed away on April 16, 1997.
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Zonta International officer Vivian Cody joins fellow environmentally-minded volunteers for a Glad Bagathon
Members of Zonta International participate in a major cleanup project around Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park, Buffalo, New York including (left to right): Carol Bronnenkant, Vivian Cody and Joann Ladds
Zonta International District 4 Lieutenant Governor Dr. Vivian Cody, Senior Research Scientist in Molecular Biophysics, University at Buffalo
UB professor Dr. Vivian Cody was Buffalo Zonta President from 1990-1992 and later served in several important roles in Zonta International administration
Zonta International District 4 Special Recognition Award 1995, Daisy Waters, District Governor
Zonta International. District IV--Awards
Zonta International District IV Special Recognition Award for outstanding activity in the area of Community Service under District Governor Daisy Waters
Buffalo Zontians Dorothy L. Richmond and Anna Parenti-Conn model vintage costumes for the club's Diamond Jubilee celebration
Anna Parenti-Conn (right), Chairman of Buffalo Zonta's 60th anniversary, together with Dorothy L. Richmond (left), display fashions circa 1919, the year Zonta was founded
Prominent Buffalo Zonta members in festive attire attended a 1931 convention banquet
Zontians attending a 1931 convention banquet included (left to right): Jessie Oatman, Dora Neun, Cora MacKenzie, Dorothy Shank, Helen Cleveland, Tess Sedweek, Grace Schwinn and Florence Noye
Buffalo Zonta President Miss Allalee A. Babbidge, Vice President of the Marine Midland Trust Company, speaking with her Assistant Vice President
Marine Midland Trust Company--Management
Marine Midland Trust Company Vice President and Buffalo Zonta President Miss Allalee A. Babbidge consulting with Assistant Vice President Oliver F. Cabana at the bank
Buffalo Zontians Miss Margaret J. Barry and Olga Cloke met with UN official Mrs. Inga Thorsson at the Zonta International 50th anniversary celebration
Miss Margaret J. Barry, Chairman of Zonta International's 50th anniversary celebration, chatting with fellow Zontian Mrs. Olga Cloke and keynote speaker Mrs. Inga Thorsson, Director of the Social Development Division of the United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs
Zonta International officers for 1969-1970 included Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert Knight as governor and Mrs. John F. Reid as district secretary
Zonta International's district officers included (left to right): Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight as governor, Mrs. John F. Reid as district secretary, Miss Mary Lou Bower of Oil City, Pa. Zonta as treasurer and Mrs. Edmund S. Raczkiewicz of Lockport Zonta as lieutenant governor
Buffalo Zonta's officers for 1969-1970 included Miss Allalee A. Babbidge as President
Buffalo Zonta's officers elected for 1969-1970 were (left to right): Miss Margaret J. Barry as First vice president, Miss Allalee A. Babbidge as President, Mrs. Edward J. Turner as Treasurer and Mrs. Walter C. Morphy as Second vice president
Buffalo Zonta President Miss Allalee A. Babbidge and Mrs. Herbert Knight met with Zonta International President Mrs. Helvi Sipila of Helsinki, Finland
Key planners for the Zonta International 50th anniversary celebration and conference included (left to right): Mrs. Helvi Sipila, an attorney and Zonta International President from Helsinki, Finland and Buffalo Zontians Miss Allalee Babbidge and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight
Buffalo Zontians Miss Margaret J. Barry, Miss Allalee A. Babbidge and Mrs. Herbert Knight met to plan Zonta's 50th Anniversary Conference
Key planners for the Zonta International 50th anniversary celebration and conference included (left to right): Miss Margaret J. Barry, Buffalo Zonta President Miss Allalee Babbidge and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight
Elected officers of the Zonta Club of Cheektowaga-Lancaster formed in 1969 and sponsored by Buffalo Zonta
Zonta Club of Cheektowaga-Lancaster--Management
Officers of the Zonta Club of Cheektowaga-Lancaster included: Mrs. Teresa M. Dempsey as President and Mrs. Joseph P. Straubinger as Vice president
Buffalo Zonta President Miss Dorothy W. Grauer awards scholarships to two college students pursuing studies in the health science field
Miss Dorothy Grauer (left), Buffalo Zonta President, shaking hands with two Zonta education grant winners: Miss Kathleen A. Murray (center) and Miss Mildred M. Travis (right) who are both nursing students at D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York
Zonta guest speaker Dr. Clifford C. Furnas, President Emeritus of the University of Buffalo, is flanked by Buffalo Zonta's First and Second vice presidents
Furnas, C. C. (Clifford Cook), 1900-1969
Participants in the Buffalo Zonta luncheon at which University of Buffalo President Emeritus Clifford C. Furnas (center)was guest speaker included: Buffalo Zonta First Vice President Miss Allalee A. Babbidge (left) and Buffalo Zonta Second Vice President Miss Jeannette Scudder (right)
Buffalo Zontian delegates to the 39th Zonta International Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Buffalo Zontians that were delegates to the 39th Zonta International Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota (1968) included: Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach, Miss Dorothy W. Grauer, Mrs. Walter (Esther) Rick and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight
Buffalo Zontian Judge Mary Ann Killeen shakes hands with Senator Robert F. Kennedy upon his 1968 visit to Buffalo
Buffalo Zontian Judge Mary Ann Killeen was selected to greet Senator Robert F. Kennedy when he visited Buffalo, New York as a part of his presidential campaign in the summer of 1968. Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968 in Los Angeles, California
this photograph was rerun in a local Buffalo newspaper a week later.
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach and Judge Madge Taggart prepare for a new members welcome tea
Retired Family Court Judge Madge Taggart (right), ably assisted by Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach (left), hosted a tea in her antique-adorned Williamsville home to welcome new members of Buffalo Zonta.
Buffalo Zonta officers for 1968-1969 included Miss Dorothy W. Grauer as President and Miss Allalee A. Babbidge as First vice president
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1968-1969 included (left to right): Miss Dorothy W. Grauer, president, and Miss Allalee A. Babbidge as first vice president
Buffalo Zontian Miss Anna M. Mandel, chairperson of a fund-raising party to honor the late Zontian Amelia Earhart
Late Zontian Amelia Earhart was honored by a bridge, tea and fashion show event at the Statler organized by Buffalo Zonta with the goal of swelling the international fund to aid budding aviatrixes.
Flyer announcing a Buffalo Zonta-sponsored party to celebrate the second anniversary of the Zonta Club of Amherst
Zonta Club of Amherst--Anniversaries, etc.
Buffalo Zonta-hosted party to celebrate the second anniversary of their protege club The Zonta Club of Amherst at the Buffalo Trap and Field Club, Williamsville, New York
Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran, President of the Zonta Club of Amherst, toasts to its success with officers at its Charter Dinner in 1965
Zonta Club of Amherst was officially chartered in 1965 and was organized under the sponsorship of Buffalo Zonta. Celebrants at the Amherst Zonta Charter Dinner included (left to right): Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight, Miss Anne Crowe, Miss Edna Nairn, Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Paul (Betty) Fernbach and Amherst Zonta President Miss Marie K. Corcoran.
Buffalo Zontian Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, Curator of Anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science, displays a Melanesian ceremonial mask
Buffalo Museum of Science--Anniversaries, etc.
Buffalo Museum of Science Curator of Anthropology Virginia L. Cummings examines a Melanesian ceremonial mask in front of an exhibit of weaponry and other artifacts from the South Pacific that were on display for the Museum's 100th anniversary meeting.
Zontians enjoy the performance of Polish dancers at a Zonta International luncheon in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Buffalo Zontian participants at the international luncheon in Toronto included (far left to right): Miss Mary G. Williamson
Miss Margaret J. Barry and Mrs. Pitt Petri
Tour bus waits in front of the Buffalo Red Cross headquarters for its Zontian tour guide as a part of Zonta's program of community service
Social service--New York (State)--Buffalo
Buffalo Zonta adopted a four-pronged program of service to others in 1960 that was carried out on an annual basis via a series of guided tours to various service organizations in the Buffalo area. Year-round sponsorship of these tours was provided by the United Community Chest and Red Cross Appeal and acquainted tour participants with the value gleaned from community investment in handicapped rehabilitation, placement of children in loving foster homes, training in first-aid and home-nursing, family counseling and senior citizen support.
Buffalo Zonta's Jacqueline Cochran Day Luncheon at the Statler Hilton
Group photograph of the Buffalo Zonta luncheon honoring Zontian aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran on designated 'Jacqueline Cochran Day' (March 17, 1959) in Buffalo, New York, which was hosted by Zontian Mildred Cristall (seen seated, counter-clockwise, fifth from right)
Program cover for Zonta's Gracious Living 1959 project to benefit Zonta's Community Service Projects
Buffalo Zonta's Gracious Living 1959 program featured the latest in food, fabrics and fashions for the home of tomorrow
Zonta Directors for 1956 gather in the Hotel Statler Terrace Room after their election
Buffalo Zonta directors elected for 1956-1957 at the Hotel Statler included (left to right): Mrs. Marion R. Benedict, Dr. Margaret A. Grant, Elizabeth Bondeson, Louise C. Goodyear and Rose F. Steinkrauss
Buffalo Zontians celebrate at their 1957 annual Associates Day luncheon
Participants in Buffalo Zonta Associates' Day included (left to right): Mrs. Alvin C. Hoddick, Miss Helen Weis and guest speaker from Syracuse University Dr. Barbara P. Griggs
Zontians Helen Z. M. Rodgers and Mrs. Conrad (Irene) Wettlaufer plan the Spring 1940 Zonta International Conference
Rodgers, Helen Z. M. (Helen Zaidee Marie), 1876-1960
Dedicated Buffalo Zontians and conference committee chairpersons Mrs. Helen Z. M. Rodgers, counsel, and Mrs. Conrad (Irene) Wettlaufer discuss the Zonta International Conference at the Hotel Statler slated for April 1940
Buffalo Zontians took over management of the William Hengerer's department store during its 1932 annual Women's Day
Zontians that took over operations of the William Hengerer department store on Women's Day included (left to right): Dorothy McFarland, Mary McKenna and Buffalo Zonta President Ruth Palmer Chapin
Zonta Romance Map with its author Josephine Wickser and first purchaser Dr. Edith R. Hatch
In a photograph by Beach, Romance Map creator Josephine Wilhelm Wickser and its first purchaser Dr. Edith Hatch examine and discuss sales of the map which was produced to fund education for underprivileged girls.
Beach, Howard D. (Howard Dwight), 1867-1954
Buffalo Zontians perform as Shakespearean lovers Romeo and Juliet in a comedy-tragedy authored by Miss Marian de Forest
Zonta founder Marian de Forest created a drama based on the literary characters Romeo and Juliet which was performed by Buffalo Zontians Elise Lord Bradford (left, Juliet) and Luella Fisher (right, Romeo)
Miss Agnes C. Wesselman, President of the Buffalo Zonta Club, 1939
Miss Agnes Wesselman served Buffalo Zonta in a variety of roles for many years including her term as president in 1939-1940
Zontians relive their childhood days at the 1924 annual summer outing
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country with even the president Mrs. Charles Evans (far left) joining in the festivities
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Buffalo Zontians compete in a pie eating contest at their 1926 annual summer outing in Clarence, New York
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country
in 1926, it was held in Clarence, New York with pie eating as a main event.
Buffalo Zonta members try out the slides on the Clarence Auto Club grounds at their 1926 annual summer outing
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country; in 1926, it was held in Clarence, New York. Mrs. Paul J. Rich is at the bottom of the slide while Ruth Chapin is at the top and ready to take off; behind her is Mrs. Richard K. Noye.
Zonta Romance Map Committee Chairman Wilhelmine Hamelman
Zonta's Romance Map of the Niagara Frontier was produced to fund education for underprivileged girls
Elsie P. Linford, Zonta member from 1938-
Photographic portrait of Zonta member by Beach
Occupation: Recreation Booking Agency Administration
Alice Shaw Washburne, Zonta member from 1929-
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick discussing Park Lane brunch plans with Zontian colleagues
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick (left) making plans with Margaret J. Barry (center) and Mrs. George W. Jordan (right) for a brunch at the Park Lane to benefit the Zonta Service Fund which financed nursing scholarships.
Miss Margaret J. Barry discussing upcoming projects with Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick
Chairman of the Buffalo Zonta Ways and Means Committee Miss Margaret J. Barry and Zonta Buffalo President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick making plans for upcoming fund-raising projects
Zontian Mrs. Sidney Main displays a Passover dish with Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick during a tour of Temple Beth Zion
Buffalo Zonta was the first women's civic group to have luncheon and a tour of the rebuilt Temple Beth Zion. Participants included (left to right): Zontian and temple member Mrs. Sidney Main, Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick and tour guide Mrs. Joseph N. Desmon, wife of the temple congregation president.
Buffalo Zonta officers and directors including President Mrs. Walter J. (Esther) Rick (seated center) were elected for 1967-1968
Buffalo Zonta officers and directors for 1967-1968 were installed at a dinner at the Hotel Statler Hilton including (left to right): Mrs. Leonard V. Kreuger, first vice president
Mrs. Walter C. Morphy, recording secretary
and Miss Catherine E. Beier, second vice president.
Buffalo Zontian Miss Virginia Deuel and colleague were chosen to serve on the Goodwill Industries' Home Service Committee
Miss Virginia Deuel (left) served consecutive terms as Chairman of the Goodwill Industries Home Service Committee while Mrs. Robert R. Hayward (right) served as vice president.
Long-time Zontian Miss E. Marguerite Gane is honored along with colleagues for her 25 years of dedicated service to human rights
Miss E. Marguerite Gane (center), accepted the 25-year certificate honoring her tireless service to human rights from Commissioner Emil L. Cohen (far left), a State Human Rights Commissioner, surrounded by fellow honorees (left to right): Robert E. Dillon, Elizabeth Ponafidine and Victor Einach
Long-time Zontian Miss May C. Sickmon displays her many silver awards given to her for her record of tireless service to the community
Miss May C. Sickmon was a three-time Buffalo Zonta President , an attorney who tirelessly advocated women's rights and a retired clerk of the U.S. District Court. Even in retirement, she continued to work for two of her lifelong interests: equal opportunity for women and career counseling for young women.
Buffalo Zontians inspect Chef David Green's kitchen herb garden as part of cuisine programs offered to help fund Zonta college scholarships
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Elise D. Heigaard and her colleague Mrs. Martha Nichol inspecting Chef David Green's kitchen herb garden in support of Chef Green's cuisine programs to aid Zonta service projects.
Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Nat Barrell instructs a snow shoveling squad courtesy of Manpower, Inc. in downtown Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Zontians, including the regional manager of Manpower Inc. Mrs. Nat Barrell (far left), took part in a special helping hands project to clear snow from downtown Buffalo crosswalks
Buffalo Zontian Miss Janice M. Kelly demonstrates job skills to teenage girls as part of a special Zonta project to acquaint young women with the real world of business
Janice M. Kelly (center) displayed food preparation techniques to two of the 75 local teenage girls who participated in the 1965 Zonta career day (Marie L. Brokenburr (left) and Lillian D. Williams (right)
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach helps her Zonta colleagues blow out the single candle on the organization's 46th birthday cake
Celebrants at Zonta International's 46th anniversary included (left to right): Mrs. E. Olga Cloke of Hamilton, Ontario, lieutenant governor of Zonta International District IV, Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach and Miss Martelisa Brauns
Miss Margaret J. Barry, representing Buffalo Zonta, accepts tulip bulbs for Buffalo beautification in honor of First Lady Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson's visit
Mrs. Lyndon B. (Ladybird) Johnson's visit to Buffalo, New York in 1965 motivated distribution of 25,000 tulip bulbs as a part of a beautification initiative. Distributing the bulbs for planting are: C. Edward Berryman (far left) of Marine Midland Trust Co. and receiving the bulbs (from right, foreground) are: Miss Edna Habicht of Children's Hospital and Miss Margaret J. Barry (second from right) of Buffalo Zonta Club.
Attendees at the Zonta Club of Amherst Charter Dinner in 1965 included more than 200 members and guests
Zonta Club of Amherst was officially chartered in 1965 and was organized under the sponsorship of Buffalo Zonta. Amherst Zonta President Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran is found in the front row, third from the right.
Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach was elected Buffalo Zonta President for 1965-1966
Buffalo Zonta President Betty Fernbach named all her aides and committee chairpersons for the 1965-1966 year
Long-time Buffalo Zontian Miss Dorothy M. Haas, University of Buffalo Coordinator of Student Services, won the 1965 Samuel P. Capen Award
University of Buffalo's Samuel P. Capen Award was the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association and is presented to Dorothy M. Haas (second from right) by the president of the UB Alumni Association Richard C. Shepard (far right) with other award recipients Thomas G. Bennett and Richard R. Fisher looking on.
Retiring Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight and succeeding President Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach were honored at a Zonta dinner
Installation of Buffalo Zonta officers took place at the annual 1965 Zonta dinner in which the newly elected president Mrs. Paul A. (Betty) Fernbach as well as the outgoing president Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight were honored
Zonta Club of Amherst officers for 1965-1966
Officers of the Amherst Zonta Club for 1965-1966 included (left to right): Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran as president, Mrs. Margaret Shalala as secretary, Miss Catherine McGowan as treasurer and Mrs. Dorothy A. Hagerty as vice president.
Program from the 1963 Evening in Finland event sponsored by Buffalo Zonta
Buffalo Zonta's Evening in Finland program included a banquet, guest speaker and entertainment by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by honored guest Lucas Foss in Kleinhans Music Hall
Zontian Dr. Virginia L. Cummings of the Buffalo Museum of Science is honored by Buffalo State College along with seven other area leading citizens
Dr. Virginia L. Cummings of the Buffalo Museum of Science is among eight leading Western New York citizens honored by Buffalo State College President Dr. Paul G. Bulger for distinguished service in the college's Dedication Week program. Participants included (seated, left to right): Dr. Paul G. Bulger, Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, artist Charles E. Burchfield
(standing, left to right): Robert H. Westphall, William C. Cudmore, Dr. Joseph Manch, Peter C. Andrews, Daniel B. Niederlander and William H. Schuman.
Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Martha Nichol poses with other Zonta officers elected for 1963-1964 at the Hotel Statler Hilton
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1963-1964 included (left to right): Mrs. Elizabeth W. Mundy as recording secretary, President Mrs. Martha Nichol, Miss Rose Steinkraus as second vice president, Dr. Harriet Hosmer as first vice president and Mrs. Marion Y. Seidenburg as treasurer.
Buffalo Zontian Judge Madge Taggart takes the oath of office from New York State Supreme Court Justice John F. Dwyer
New York State Supreme Court Justice John F. Dwyer administers the oath of office to woman judge Madge Taggart who assumed the bench in the Buffalo Family Court
Buffalo Zonta President Virginia Deuel displays her dream home in West Falls, New York
Avid skier and President of Buffalo Zonta Miss Virginia Deuel stirring the fire in the living rooms of her Earlty American style home in West Falls, New York
Zontian Mrs. Joseph F. Lehner, Executive Director of the Western New York Multiple Sclerosis Society, assists with preparations for the Society's holiday party
National Multiple Sclerosis Society (U.S.). Western New York Chapter
Participants in the preparations for the Western New York Multiple Sclerosis Society holiday party include (left to right): MS patient Mr. Paul Castle, Honorary Chairman Mrs. William H. Harder and Executive Director Mrs. Joseph F. Lehner.
Zonta officers admire a painting at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery during a reception for Zonta International District IV Convention
Attendees at the 1962 Zonta International Convention in Buffalo, New York included (left to right): Miss Margaret J. Barry, convention chairman, District Governor Miss Mary E. Smale, Mrs. Gladys Finkle of Illinois and Miss Virginia Deuel, Buffalo Zonta President
Buffalo State College scholarship is named in honor of long-time Buffalo Zontian Mary S. Switzer
Buffalo State College--Funds and scholarships
Mary S. Switzer, Home Demonstration Agent for Buffalo and Erie County for 25 years, was instrumental in collecting 10 cent per year contributions from all members of the home demonstration units of the Buffalo and Erie County Extension Service since 1954 in order to establish a scholarship for a home economics student at Buffalo State College. Pictured (left to right) at the presentation ceremony were: Mrs. Edwin J. Hall, Mrs. Mary S. Switzer, Dr. Margaret A. Grant, Director of the Home Economics Division, Buffalo State College and Dr. Paul G. Bulger, President of Buffalo State College
Representatives from Buffalo Zonta depart for Japan to attend an inauguration dinner for the first Zonta Club in Japan
Buffalo Zontians that traveled to Japan to inaugurate the first Japanese Zonta Club included (left to right): Miss Kathleen Sweeney, Miss Hilda L. Goltz and Miss Hilda Weis
Cover of the Buffalo Zonta 1962 annual Associates' Day Luncheon program
Zonta Club of Buffalo Associates' Day Luncheon program held March 20, 1962 at the Statler Hilton Hotel and hosted by Buffalo Zonta President Virginia L. Cummings
Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Pitt Petri received the 1961 Woman of the Year Award from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society--Awards
Music--Societies, etc.--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mrs. Pitt Petri (left) was an active supporter of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as a member of the Philharmonic Women's Committee and, in 1961, she received the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society's Woman of the Year Award. In attendance for the presentation was Buffalo Philharmonic conductor Josef Krips (center) and Buffalo Philharmonic Society President Franz T. Stone (right).
Buffalo Zontian Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, Curator of Anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science, arranges a display for the Museum's 100th anniversary meeting
Buffalo Museum of Science Curator of Anthropology Virginia L. Cummings carefully arranges a pair of 230 million year old dinosaur bones for a special display honoring the Museum's 100th anniversary meeting.
Zontian Mary S. Switzer, hostess of WBEN-TV 'You and Your Family', visited the Erie County Fair to display elements from the 4-H Club exhibit
Mary S. Switzer (right) served as Erie County Home Demonstration agent for many years and also as hostess of the WBEN-TV public service program 'You and Your Family'. She and 4-H official Al Lasky broadcast from the Erie County Fair in 1961.
Zontian Mrs. Harold S. Carr, retired executive director of the Buffalo and Erie County Council of Camp Fire Girls, was honored at a reception
Camp Fire Girls officials who honored Mrs. Harold S. Carr's (far left) 16 years of service with a special reception included (left to right): Miss Helen Weis, George W. Gleasner and Miss Mildred F. Engels.
Wax model of the Zonta-proposed 'The Spirit of Womanhood' 12 foot bronze statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest and designed by Larry W. Griffis, Jr.
Larry W. Griffis, Jr., designer of the controversial bronze statue 'The Spirit of Womanhood' to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest, was the creator of the first sculpture park in the United States 'Griffis Sculpture Park' in Cattaraugus County, New York which also serves as a nature preserve.
Sculptor Larry W. Griffis, Jr. and a model of his controversial design for 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest
Larry W. Griffis, Jr., designer of the proposed bronze statue 'The Spirit of Womanhood' to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest, posed with a model of his creation at the Buffalo City Planning Board Meeting in City Hall in 1961. Griffis was the creator of the first sculpture park in the United States 'Griffis Sculpture Park' in Cattaraugus County, New York which also serves as a nature preserve.
Composite drawing and photograph of 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest
A combination of drawing and photography is utilized to demonstrate how 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue designed by Larry W. Griffis, Jr. might appear on its proposed Wilkes Park site. The very modern design of the statue which was intended to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest became a point of controversy at the time.
Site on Wilkes Circle proposed for 'The Spirit of Womanhood' statue honoring Zonta founder Marian de Forest
Arrow on photograph indicates the potential location of the bronze statue representing 'The Spirit of Womanhood' designed by Larry W. Griffis, Jr. is in Wilkes Park at the juncture of Chapin, Bidwell and Lincoln Parkways, Buffalo, New York. The very modern design of the statue which was intended to honor Zonta founder Marian de Forest became a point of controversy at the time.
Buffalo Zontian E. Marguerite Gane receives the AAUW Award for her work as an officer in children's organizations
E. Marguerite Gane (right), a longtime Zontian and executive secretary of Children's Aid and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is presented with her award by the branch president Miss Jeannette Scudder (left) for her good works.