Cover of Buffalo Zonta dinner invitation decorated with flowering twigs and bird
Decorative invitation cover for a special dinner held by Buffalo Zonta in 1961
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Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Mary S. Switzer (standing center) was hostess of the WBEN-TV public service program 'You and Your Family'
As a founder and hostess of the WBEN-TV public service program "You and Your Family', Erie County Home Demonstration agent Mary S. Switzer (standing) presented many practical and highly useful programs to area families. Young Mary Teresa Stengel and her mother Mrs. Carl Stengel (at sewing machine) show the results of their sewing project in the 6-year-old's new jumper.
Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Pitt Petri also serves as volunteer editor of the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra program
Mrs. Pitt Petri, co-owner of the Pitt Petri fine gift shop, Buffalo, New York, was an active supporter of local Buffalo fine arts, particularly the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, as a member of the Philharmonic Women's Committee.
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight (left) and Mrs. Harold S. Carr plan a prospective tour with B. B. Van Korn of the Rotary as part of Zonta's program of community service
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 Zontian Mary Barrett Healy prepares costumes for young twin students in anticipation of the Studio Theatre School season opening
Mary Barrett Healy was the Director of the Studio Theater School in Buffalo, New York, one of the few community theaters in the United States which conducted its own training schools for its students. Young twin drama students Michelle and Micheline Lepine delight in the period costumes of the productions.
Buffalo Zontians commune with Dr. Shah, an Indian educator and delegate from the Zonta Club of Bombay
Buffalo Zontians Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, Curator of Anthropology at the Buffalo Museum of Science (left) and Mrs. Francis (center) learn more about their Indian Zontian sisters from Dr. Shah (right) of the Bombay Zonta Club
Zonta International delegate from Denmark Mrs. Castenkiold visits with Buffalo Zontians
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Betty L. Senf (standing left) and Miss Brauns (standing right)meet with Zonta International's delegate from Denmark Mrs. Castenkiold (seated) over luncheon
Zontian tour guide Mrs. Marion Benedict checks the passenger list and tour route with NFT driver Henry Augustine as a part of Zonta's program of community service
Buffalo Zonta adopted a four-pronged program of service to others in 1960 that was carried out on an annual basis via a series of guided tours to various service organizations in the Buffalo area. Tour busses and drivers were provided by the NFT (Niagara Frontier Transportation). Year-round sponsorship of these tours was provided by the United Community Chest and Red Cross Appeal and acquainted tour participants with the value gleaned from community investment in handicapped rehabilitation, placement of children in loving foster homes, training in first-aid and home-nursing, family counseling and senior citizen support.
Zonta officers sign their pledges to join in the Buffalo Crusade for Safety
Buffalo Zonta officers concerned with safety include (left to right): Secretary Mrs. Marie K. Corcoran, First vice president Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight, Second vice president Mrs. Henry (Betty L.) Senf and President Mrs. Ethel M. Chandler
Miss Ethel M. Chandler and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight were elected to lead Buffalo Zonta for 1959-1960
Chosen leaders of Buffalo Zonta for 1959-1960 were (left to right): Miss Ethel M. Chandler as president and Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight as first vice president
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran is honored at a luncheon hosted by Zonta President Mrs. Andrew Switzer on Buffalo's 'Jacqueline Cochran Day'
Buffalo Zontian Statler Hilton March 17, 1959 luncheon included (left to right): honoree Jacqueline Cochran, luncheon chairman Martha Torge, Buffalo Zonta president Mrs. Andrew (Mary S.) Switzer and Ad Club president Ivan Levine
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by U.S. Army Air Forces General H. H. Arnold in 1945
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)--Management
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran was only woman to receive Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), the highest non-combat award presented by the United States government, for her wartime service as director of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran received the 1957 Zonta International Achievement Award for her contribution to aviation
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, is pictured at her ranch home in Indio, California. She was a pioneer aviatrix who visited Buffalo, New York as a guest of the Buffalo Zontians who feted her at an honorary luncheon and other special events.
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, in the cockpit as a lieutenant colonel in the Civil Air Patrol
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran, who travels throughout the U.S. on business and for promotional activities, held a commission as lieutenant colonial in the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Zonta's Associates' Day Luncheon program to honor pilot Jacqueline Cochran and women in aviation
Sedita, Frank A. (Frank Albert), 1907-1975
Program for Buffalo Zontians' tribute to Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, and women in aviation juxtaposed with City of Buffalo proclamation designating March 17, 1959 as 'Jacqueline Cochran Day' signed by Buffalo mayor Frank A. Sedita.
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, with her husband financier Floyd B. Odlum
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran with her husband financier Floyd B. Odlum on their 20th wedding anniversary in 1956. She visited Buffalo on a 1959 nationwide tour and was the special guest of the Buffalo Zontians at an honorary luncheon and other special events.
Zontian pilot Jacqueline Cochran, first woman to break the sound barrier, in her F-86 Sabrejet
Woman pilot Jacqueline Cochran poses in the F-86 Sabrejet in which she broke the sound barrier in 1953 as well as three world jet records. She visited Buffalo on a 1959 nationwide tour and was the special guest of Buffalo Zontians at an honorary luncheon and other special events.
Local Zonta officers greet conference speaker Zonta International president Mrs. Emma Loehwing Conlon at the airport
Kenmore Zonta officer Mrs. William F. Michie (left) and Buffalo Zonta President Dr. Margaret W. Schley (center) pose at the airport while welcoming the president of Zonta International Mrs. Emma Loehwing Conlon (right)
Zontian chairpersons display items to be included in their fund-raising indoor flea market
Buffalo Zontian chairpersons included (left to right): Mrs. Hooper, Mrs. Benedict and Mrs. Wilcox
Leading Buffalo Zontians attend a Zonta International Convention in Sun Valley, Idaho
Buffalo Zontian attendees at the conference included (left to right): Angela M. Barone, Dr. Virginia L. Cummings, President Dr. Margaret W. Schley and Virginia C. Turner
Broadcaster Helen Neville is honored at a tea at her home by members of Zonta and other local women's organizations
Attendees at the tea for Helen Neville include (left to right): Buffalo Zonta President Mrs. Andrew J. (Mary S.) Switzer, Helen Neville (serving tea), Julia O'Meara of the Pen Women's Club, Buffalo Zontians Marjorie M. Baker and Judge Madge Taggart, Mrs. Albert C. Huetter, president of Advertising Women of Buffalo, and Mary E. Solat of American Women in Radio and TV
Buffalo Zonta president Miss Marjorie M. Baker and past Zonta International president Miss Edwina Hogadone at the 1958 annual Bosses Day
Pictured at the 1958 annual Buffalo Zonta Bosses Day luncheon are (left to right): Miss Edwina Hogadone from Rochester, Miss Marjorie M. Baker and her boss Mr. Chester G. Daetsch, president of the Automobile Dealers' Association of Buffalo
Zontian chairpersons display fabrics for interior decoration that are a part of their Zonta Gracious Living 1959 project
Buffalo Zonta chairpersons of the 'Gracious Living 1959' project included: Miss Marjorie M. Baker, Mrs. Frank J. Luchowski and Miss Ruth E. Gross
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight and Mrs. Marie B. Keefe select hats for the 1956 Zonta Millinery Show
Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight (left) and Mrs. Marie B. Keefe (right) selected hats for the 1956 Millinery show presented by Siegel's for Buffalo Zonta members
Zonta-sponsored archaeologist/anthropologist Dr. Marian E. White and her assistant James V. Chism on a dig in Hamburg, New York
White, Marian E. (Marian Emily), 1921-1975
Anthropologist/archaeologist Dr. Marion E. White was a research associate at the University of Buffalo Department of Anthropology whose digs were sponsored by a financial grant from Buffalo Zonta Club.
Three-time Buffalo Zonta president and attorney Miss May S. Sickmon is presented with the Susan B. Anthony Award
Miss May C. Sickmon, three-time Buffalo Zonta President and attorney advocating women's rights, was presented with the 1955 Susan B. Anthony award
Local WBEN TV personality Mildred Miller hosted an April Fool's Party with fellow Zontian City Court Judge Madge Taggart
Mildred Miller, together with her husband Bill, was a popular hostess of the local WBEN TV interviewing and cooking program 'Meet the Millers'. She also was very active in local women's organizations and helped to promote their charitable fund raising activities at every opportunity. Pictured (left to right) are: Mildred Miller, Bill Miller, Judge Madge Taggart
Buffalo Zontians selecting hats to be featured in the 1956 Zonta Millinery Show
Buffalo Zontians preparing for the 1956 millinery show presented by Siegel's in the Hotel Statler Georgian Room included (left to right): Marjorie Baker, Mrs. Paul J. Stroman and Marie B. Keefe
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1956-1957 at Hotel Statler Hilton
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1956-1957 included (left to right): Dr. Margaret Warwick Schley as President, Virginia Turner, 1st vice president, and Elizabeth Bondeson, 2nd vice president
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1958-1959 at Hotel Statler Hilton
Buffalo Zonta officers elected for 1958-1959 included (seated, left to right): President Mrs. Andrew J. (Mary S.) Switzer, Mrs. Prudence W. Wilcox
(standing, left to right): Mrs. William Fires, Jr., Mrs. Edward J. Ruch and Ethel M. Chandler
Tribute to Zonta by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company honoring its 40 years of community service
Zonta International--Anniversaries, etc.
Provides a brief history of Zonta and its 40 year record of achievements in community service particularly in the area of funding scholarships for women
Leading Zontian organizers of a Monte Carlo party to aid the Zonta Service Fund for nursing scholarships
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight, general chairman of Monte Carlo party, with colleagues Bertha M. Fox and Mrs. Betty L. Senf
Pitt Petri advertisement for an exhibit of Wedgwood china settings designed by leading Zonta career women
Pitt Petri Importer Incorporated--Exhibitions
Buffalo fine gifts store Pitt Petri showcased an exhibition of Wedgwood historic museum pieces on loan from England as well as special Wedgwood table settings by leading Buffalo Zontians
Buffalo Zonta President Dr. Margaret Warwick Schley and colleague Edna M. Theobald sign up for the annual Press Forum
Among the many local club-women who registered for the 1956 Courier Express Press Information Forum were Buffalo Zontians (left to right): Zonta publicity chairman Edna M. Theobald and President Dr. Margaret Warwick Schley
Buffalo Zontian Judge Madge Taggart utilizes a desk drawer to make up prior to appearing on the bench
A converted desk drawer becomes a dressing table for Judge Madge Taggart to prepare before going into court for a judicial session
Buffalo Zontian volunteer Mrs. Marie B. Keefe receives her polio shot with a large needle to emphasize the importance of inoculation
Dr. Grace T. Hansen (left) and Dr. Ellen Rudinger (center) of the Erie County Health Department shoot Buffalo Zontian volunteer Mrs. Marie B. Keefe with polio vaccine to emphasize the importance of inoculation against the disease
Recipients of the Zonta Nursing School Scholarships pose in their professional nursing uniforms
Grateful past and present recipients of the Buffalo Zonta Nursing Scholarships acknowledged that they would not have been able to pursue training without it. Recipients included (left to right): Joanna P. Jack, Phyllis M. Congilosi, Judith O. Bernbeck and (rear) Frances M. Curro.
Buffalo Zontian women City Court Judges Taggart, Vogel and Mikoll prepare to take the bench
Buffalo/Niagara Frontier City Court Judges include (left to right): Judge Madge Taggart, Judge Ruth D. Vogel and Judge Ann T. Mikoll
Buffalo Zontians present their own comic version of 'What's Your Line?' at a Statler luncheon
Buffalo Zontians Betty L. Senf (left) and Dorothy W. Grauer dressed in elaborate costumes representing diverse professions appropriate to a game of 'What's my line?'
Buffalo Zontians set a fine civic example by registering to vote at the Erie County Board of Elections
Chandler, Ethel M.: Gottesman, Samuel J., Mrs.
Patriotic Buffalo Zontians headed into the Erie County Board of Elections to vote include (left to right): Zonta Buffalo President Marjorie M. Baker, Dr. Carol Burd, Doris L. Arnold, Ethel M. Chandler and Mrs. Samuel J. Gottesman
Buffalo Zontian women City Court Judges Vogel, Taggart and Mikoll at work
Western New York City Court Judges include (left to right): Judge Ruth D. Vogel, Tonawanda City Court
Judge Madge Taggart and Judge Ann T. Mikoll, both of Buffalo City Court
Former Buffalo Zonta president Betty L. Senf was promoted to assistant vice president at Western Savings Bank
Buffalo Zonta past president Betty L. Senf's promotion at Western Savings Bank represents the highest position ever attained by a woman at the bank.
Zontians and their guests observe annual Bosses Day by taking their boss out to lunch
Guest speaker Mrs. Grace L Hudowalski, travel program supervisor of the New York State Commerce Department, enjoyed luncheon with Zonta guests Mr. and Mrs. John Dwyer of Dwyers Pharmacy
Zonta President Ethel Chandler and Vice President Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight provide an assist to two young cerebral palsy patients
Buffalo Zonta President Ethel M. Chandler (left) and Vice President Mrs. Herbert (Ella) Knight help Ellie Beck (left) and Penny Ziehl to select the correct piece as a part of their year-round agency tour program
Zonta Directors for 1955 pose for a group photo after their election at their annual meeting in the Hotel Statler
Buffalo Zonta directors elected for 1956-1957 at the Hotel Statler included (seated, left to right): Mary Ellen Dunn, Virginia C. Turner, Dr. Virginia L. Cummings
standing (left to right): Dr. Margaret W. Schley, Helen Weis and Edna M. Theobald
Award for Excellence in the 1957 District IV Press book Competition
Annual awards for maintaining a pressbook was presented by each district within the Zonta International organization
Award for Excellence in the 1955 District IV Press book Competition
Zonta founders were feted at the 40th Anniversary celebration of the organization's founding in Buffalo, New York
Charter members of Zonta International honored at its 40th anniversary included (left to right): Angela M. Barone, Mrs. William J. Witt, Mrs. William Stewart, Florence G. Fuchs, Edith Karnuth and Mrs. George Manson
Buffalo Zontians Mrs. Thomas J. Atcheson and Mrs. Harlow M. Davis wrap Christmas gifts
Buffalo Zontians held a Christmas party with gifts for the Camp Fire Girls and Girl Scouts of Buffalo in 1942
Miss Harriet G. Cooke, kitchen counsellor of the Buffalo Evening News, was elected local Buffalo Zonta President in 1940
In addition to Buffalo Zonta President Miss Harriet G. Cooke being elected, Jane M. Wood was elected First vice president , Florence M. Scutt, Second vice president, Bertha M. Fox, Treasurer and Florence M. Forster, Secretary
Buffalo Zonta officers were elected for 1941-1942 during a board meeting at Zonta headquarters in Hotel Statler
Elected Buffalo Zonta President was Miss Elise Lord Bradford (seated left) and first vice president Miss Florence C. Fuchs (seated right)
other officers included (standing, left to right): Lena H. Cooling, Florence M. Forster and Wilhelmine A. Hamelman
Zontian Dorothea A. Smith, the first woman probation officer in U.S. courts of record, is honored at her retirement
Long-time Buffalo Zontian Mrs. Dorothea A. Smith was the first woman in the United States to serve as a probation officer in courts of record. Honoring her in retirement are (left to right): Chief County Probation Officer Edward P. Volz and Deputy Chief Probation Officer Reginald P. Medlicott
Buffalo Zontians Eloise M. Tanner (left) and Mrs. Hugo Wittman make preparations for a South American dinner party
Eloise M. Tanner and Mrs. Hugo Wittman are both members of the Zonta International Relations Committee that are presenting the South American party to members and guests.
Zontians rehearse a musical number at Hotel Statler in preparation for a Zonta International Conference
Buffalo Zontians, accompanied by Olive Frost on the piano, rehearse their choral numbers in preparation for the Zonta International Conference at the Hotel Statler in April 1940
Zontian Emeritus Louise C. Gerry retired as the Larkin Company Personal Director after more than 30 years of service
Miss Louise C. Gerry, one of the original founders of the Zonta Club, served as director of personnel at the Larkin Company since 1925 and was active in Buffalo politics as vice-chairman of the Erie County Republican Committee as well as both local and national president of Zonta International.
Mrs. Richard (Florence)Noye (pictured at right) and her fellow Buffalo Zontians undertake a war project to thank the many nurses serving their country in World War II
Buffalo Zontian and Committee Chairperson Florence Noye works with Miss Gladys L. Crain, Director of the Visiting Nursing Association, to provide some creature comforts to nurses serving in the war effort.
Buffalo Zonta Officers for 1943-1944 were installed at a Hotel Statler luncheon
Rodgers, Helen Z. M. (Helen Zaidee Marie), 1876-1960
Buffalo Zonta officers installed at the 1943 luncheon included (seated, left to right): President Helen Z. M. Rodgers, First Vice President Zorah B. Berry and (standing, left to right): Gladys L. Crain, Mrs. Aloysius G. Stegmeier, Dr. Margaret Warwick Schley and M. Grace Schwinn
Committee Chairman Mrs. John P. (Elena G.) Dwyer displays scrap metal collected by Zontians to support the 1942 war effort
Buffalo Zonta, under the committee chairmanship of Elena G. Dwyer, contributed unusual metal scrap to the war drive including a steel casket, old fashioned iron, a bracelet of keys and a toy cannon.
Buffalo Zontians perform as historical lovers Napoleon and Countess Waleska in a comedy-tragedy authored by Miss Marian de Forest
Zonta founder Marian de Forest created a drama based on the historical characters Napoleon and Countess Waleska which was performed by Buffalo Zontians Mary Kelcy (left, Countess Waleska) and Helen Glenn (right, Napoleon)
Buffalo Zontians perform as historical lovers Cleopatra and Marc Antony in a comedy-tragedy authored by Miss Marian de Forest
Zonta founder Marian de Forest created a drama based on the historical characters Cleopatra and Marc Antony which was performed by Buffalo Zontians Mrs. W. Nelson Wilkinson (left, Cleopatra) and Mrs. James E. Storer (right, Marc Antony)
Buffalo Zontians on board the ship Tionesta enjoyed a summer dinner and cruise
Buffalo Zontians who enjoyed the Tionesta cruise included (left to right): Dr. Edith R. Hatch, Mrs. Paul J. Rich and Helen L. Pierce
Members of the Buffalo Zonta 1928 District Conference Committee met at a Hotel Statler dinner
Members of the Buffalo Zonta District Conference Committee included (seated, left to right): Jeannette Kempton, Edith Karnuth, May Sickmon, General Chairman Grace O'Brien, Florence Fuchs, Florence Drake, Helen ___cent, and (standing, left to right): Alice Jackson, Helen Gottlieb, Helen Annis, Anna Brixley, Mildred Cristall, Mrs. R. Gardiner and Clara B. McCollum
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Buffalo Zonta President Miss M. Grace Schwinn attended a 1932 mass meeting in Washington, D.C. to support disarmament
President Miss M. Grace Schwinn represented Buffalo Zonta at a mass meeting in Washington, D.C. to endorse a peace petition and disarmament plea to be sent to the White House
Buffalo Zontians welcomed Miss Bathie Stuart, a Zonta goodwill ambassador from New Zealand
New Zealand goodwill ambassador Miss Bathie Stuart (center) was feted at a Statler luncheon that included (left to right): Grace O'Brien, Rose Spack, Agnes Wesselman and Buffalo Zonta President M. Grace Schwinn
Zontians gather in formal attire at Hotel Statler for a dinner party celebrating their 15th anniversary with founder Marian de Forest as guest of honor
Zontians celebrated their 15th anniversary in a fete honoring founder Marian de Forest and included (left to right): Ursula S. Senn, Mrs. R. Carl Stoll, Nettie E. Messersmith, Katherine Koch and Julia A. Wall
Buffalo Zontians celebrated their 19th anniversary luncheon seated at month-themed tables decorated as the Stork Club
Buffalo Zonta members sat at 'birthday tables' at their 19th anniversary luncheon celebration according to the month in which they were born. Winners of the prize for best decoration was the January table's Stork Club which included (left to right): Clara K. Goff, Myrtle Caudell, Clara B. McIntosh, Julia A. Wall, Josephine Wiley and Mary Evelyn Kelsey.
Mrs. Conrad E. (Irene) Wettlaufer, Zontian and vice president of the H.D. Taylor Company, served as Honorary Buffalo Girl Scout Commissioner
Girl Scouts of the United States of America--Administration
Honorary Girl Scout Commissioner Mrs. Conrad E. (Irene) Wettlaufer has served the ideals of the Girl Scouts for years and believes scouting has a tremendous positive influence on girls.
Business and professional women enjoy a festive evening courtesy of the Buffalo Zontians
Local women leaders of the business and professional worlds enjoyed a pleasurable evening hosted by many prominent members of Buffalo Zonta
Local Buffalo club women pose in business attire at the 1934 William Hengerer's Women's Day Luncheon at the Park Lane
Those pictured here include (left to right): Mrs. Ernest S. Carnes, Buffalo Branch of the American Association of University Women, Mrs. T. Emerson Murphy, Junior Board of Millard Fillmore Hospital and Women's Day president Marre C. Lanigan
Zonta International celebrates its 15th anniversary at the Buffalo Founder's Day Banquet
Many of the celebrants included past presidents, members of the International Board and local Buffalo Zonta officers who were given distinction on this occasion.
Zontians put on a Pageant of the Months authored by honorary member Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Buffalo Zontians put on a pageant of the months in Larkin Auditorium authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser that included most of the leading local members
Buffalo Zontians model contemporary fashions in a charitable fund-raising event
Buffalo Zontians who modelled fashions for this charity event included (standing, left to right): Jean M. Lindsay, Mrs. John P. Dwyer, Laura Rischman and (seated) Mrs. Edwin C. Hogan
Zontians display historical fashions from a Buffalo Centennial pageant authored by honorary Zontian Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Buffalo Zontians that appeared in Josephine Wilhelm Wickser's pageant were (left to right): announcer Josephine Wilhelm Wickser, Agnes Wesselman, Helen Kennedy, Ruth Palmer Chapin, Mrs. George A. Griffiths, Mrs. Paul J. Rich and Anna Mandel
Dr. Edith R. Hatch was elected Buffalo Zonta President for 1933-1934
Dr. Edith R. Hatch, noted physician and obstetrician and strongly devoted to Zonta principles, was installed as Buffalo Zonta president for 1933-1934
Marian de Forest and fellow Zontians present a make-believe radio broadcast skit 'Brain Trust' at a Hotel Statler luncheon meeting
Zontian cast members included (left to right): Florence M. Scutt, Anna M. Mandel, Marian de Forest, Angela M. Barone, Edith F. Busch, Mrs. Paul E. Rich, Mrs. George W. Annis, Ruth Johnston and Mrs. Georg A. Griffiths
Zonta leaders cut the cake at their tenth anniversary celebration in the Hotel Statler Terrace Room
Notable Buffalo Zontians who gather to cut the cake at their 10th anniversary dinner include (Left to right): May C. Sickmon, Florence Drake, Wilhelmina A. Hammelman, Louise C. Gerry, Ethel Holmes Munsey, Florence G. Fuchs, Arletta M. Lothrop, Grace O'Brien, Ruth Palmer Chapin and Tess Sedweek
Buffalo Zonta President Ethel Holmes Munsey and past presidents at the organization's tenth anniversary celebration at the Hotel Statler
Buffalo Zonta's 10th anniversary celebration included past presidents in the receiving line, as follows (left to right): Louise C. Gerry, Florence G. Fuchs, May C. Sickmon, Ruth Palmer Chapin, Arletta M. Lothrop and Ethel Holmes Munsey
Nine directors were elected to the Buffalo Zonta Directorial Board for 1930-1931
Buffalo Zonta elected nine new members to its directorial board for 1930-1931 including (seated, left to right): Ruth Palmer Chapin, Myrtle V. Caudell, M. Grace Schwinn, Katherine Koch and (standing, left to right): Ida M. Rapin, Emma L. Wagner, Minna A. Roese, Helen Becker and Mabel G. Doss
Ten directors were named to the Buffalo Zonta Directorial Board for 1929-1930
Buffalo Zonta elected ten new members to its directorial board for 1929-1930 including top (left to right): Margaret C. Beach, Mildred Cristall, Mary Gram, Dr. Edith R. Hatch, Edna K. Metcalfe and (bottom, left to right): Tess M. Sedweek, Dorothea A. Smith, Mrs. W. Nelson Wilkinson, Harriet L. Butler and Emma Millette Shaw
Buffalo Zontians portray the great lovers of history at a 1934 Hotel Statler party
Taking part in the play portraying great lovers of history were (left to right): Mrs. George Annis, Dr. Grace Stauffer-Knaier, Bertha J. Strootman (kneeling), Harriet L. Butler, Agnes Wesselman and Buffalo Zonta President Dr. Edith Hatch
Zontian delegates line up to depart for 1931 Zonta International Conference in Cleveland, Ohio
Buffalo Zonta members, led by President M. Grace Schwinn, departed by boat for the Zonta International Conference in Cleveland, Ohio
Buffalo Zonta officers and directors for 1931-1932
Buffalo Zonta directors and board members were elected at their annual dinner at the Hotel Statler and include (seated, left to right): Florence Noye, Helen Kennedy, Anna M. Saenger, Angela Barone
and (standing left to right): Anna Mandel, Jessie Hodgkins, Grace Bissell, Edith Bush, Elizabeth Hanley and Rose Spack
Suzanne Silvercruys Farnam, sculptress of Zonta's Amelia Earhart award trophy
Suzanne Silvercruys Farnam was a Belgian-American sculptress and political activist who designed and created the Amelia Earhart trophy for Zonta International
her portrait was painted by Leonebel Jacobs
Marian de Forest (1864-1935), journalist, playwright, activist and Zonta founder
Marian de Forest not only founded Zonta but served as its first president and was intimately involved with the organization for most of her life
Miss Ruth Palmer Chapin, Buffalo Zontian and local chairperson for the 1928 national convention in St. Paul, Minnesota
Miss Ruth Palmer Chapin, who served as Buffalo Zonta President during 1926-1927, was a tireless worker for the many committee chairmanships she held over the years
Beach, Howard D. (Howard Dwight), 1867-1954
Miss Jeannette M. Kempton was a chief organizer of the 1928 Zonta District C Conference at the Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York
Miss Jeannette M. Kempton was prominent in the activities of Buffalo Zonta which served as the hostess club for many district conferences held in Buffalo over the years
Buffalo Zontians line up to depart for their 1928 annual summer outing in Clarence, New York
A large crowd turned out for the Buffalo Zontians' annual summer picnic at the Buffalo Auto Club's country club in Clarence, New York led by Committee Chairman Miss Grace O'Brian
Buffalo Zontian Wilhelmine A. Hamelman was a pioneer in advertising
Wilhelmine A. Hamelman not only was an innovative advertising executive, she became a high official in one of the nation's leading advertising firms
Buffalo Zontians ready to depart for their 1929 annual summer outing at the Buffalo Auto Club's Country Club in Clarence, New York
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country
in 1929, it was held in Clarence, New York
Zontian Miss Arletta M. Lothrop, Superintendent of the Albright Art School, addressed the Buffalo Woman's City Club on the Growth of Art in Buffalo
Miss Arletta Lothrop is a passionate advocate for the growth of art in Buffalo through her position as head of the Albright Art School
Elected Buffalo Zonta Board of Directors members for 1930 assemble for a group photograph
Nine Buffalo Zonta Directors elected for 1930-1931 were (seated, left to right): Ruth Palmer Chapin, Myrtle V. Caudell, Grace W. Schwinn, Katherine Koch
and standing (left to right): Ida M. Rapin, Emma L. Wagner, Minna A. Roese, Helen Becke and Mabel G. Ross
Buffalo Zontian Miss Anna M. Mandel is an umbrella manufacturer and collector of rare umbrella specimens
Miss Anna M. Mandel was an active Member of Buffalo Zonta for many years and, as an umbrella manufacturer and collector, often shared her unique collection with her fellow Zontians
Mrs. Helen Z. M. Rodgers, President of the Buffalo Zonta Club represented her chapter at the 1932 Zonta International Conference in Niagara Falls, New York
Mrs. Helen Z. M. Rodgers served Buffalo Zonta for many years both as its president and a perennial representative at all major Zonta International events
Buffalo Zontians honored five Buffalo women authors at a Hotel Statler dinner in 1933
Authors honored at the Buffalo Zonta dinner were (seated left to right): Nelia Gardner White and Anna Katharine Green (Mrs. Charles Rohlfs) seated with the Buffalo Zonta President Helen Z. M. Rodgers
standing (left to right) were: Zonta founder Marian de Forest, Nalbro Bartley, Josephine Wilhelm Wickser and Dr. Edith Hatch
Buffalo Zontians received and entertained the visiting President of Zonta International Mrs. S. Katherine Maddux of Chicago
Pictured with Zonta International President Mrs. S. Katherine Maddux (center) are local Buffalo President Helen Z. M. Rodgers (left) and Louise C. Gerry, past Zonta International president.
International leaders attended Zonta's 15th Anniversary dinner celebration at the Hotel Statler, Buffalo, New York, November 1934
Prominent Zontians attending the 15th Anniversary celebrations were (left to right): Zonta founder and first president Marian de Forest, Buffalo President Margaret Beach, International Zonta President Cora E. MacKenzie and Helen Z. M. Rodgers the master of ceremonies.
Buffalo Zonta's delegates upon departure for the 1926 Regional Zonta Convention in Rochester, New York
Buffalo Zontians that were chosen as delegates for the Flower City Convention include (left to right): Tess Sedweek, Clara B. McCollum, A. Edmere Cabana, A.G. Brixey, Isabell Ryan, Mrs. Thad Gardiner, Edna Weyand and Mrs. Ennis Leybourne.
National Zonta President Louise C. Gerry of Buffalo poses with U.S. President Calvin Coolidge and a host of fellow Zontians at their national convention in Washington, D.C.
Prominent Buffalo Zontian Louise C. Gerry was re-elected president of the National Confederation of Zonta Clubs at the annual election in Washington, D.C. where she was fortunate to meet the President of the United States Calvin Coolidge.
Zontians pose together near a child-sized slide at their 1924 annual picnic
Buffalo Zontians traditionally held an annual outing each summer in the country with all participants joining fully in the activities
Buffalo Zontians compete in sack races at their 1926 annual summer outing in Clarence, New York
in 1926, it was held in Clarence, New York with sack racing as a main event.