World War II war bond sales chairmen from Buffalo women's clubs including Mrs. Philip J. Wickser, President of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
World War, 1939-1945--Finance--United States
War bond sales booth chairmen who made reports at a Garret Club tea on the Women's Division sales in the Seventh War Loan Drive are (left to right): Mrs. Maxwell S. Wheeler of the Garret Club, Mrs. Philip J. Wickser of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and Mrs. John F. Desbecker of Temple Beth Zion.
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Invitation of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Pan American Committee to His Excellency Wu Ting Ping, Minister from China, to a reception during the Pan American Exposition of 1901
Pan-American Exposition (1901 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
Hand-written invitation from the Pan American Reception Committee of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, chaired by Mrs. Lucien Howe, to His Excellency Wu Ting Fang, Minister from China. The primary duty of this committee was to extend the courtesies of the Club to prominent individuals who visited Buffalo during the Pan American Exposition of 1901.
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Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Womens Preparedness Committee's formal request for club member participation in the Preparedness Parade on June 24, 1916
World War, 1914-1918--War work--United States
As a part of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's war preparedness effort, club members were solicited to participate in a patriotic Preparedness Parade on June 24, 1916.
Announcement for Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members to familiarize themselves with a voting machine prior to its use in the national elections of 1920
Voting-machines--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution that gave women the right to vote in national elections was ratified in August 1920.
Special notice from Mrs. John D. Larkin, Jr., Chairman of the Twentieth Century Club Victory Loan Committee, to club members to place their war bond subscriptions
World War, 1914-1918--Finance--United States
Chairman of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Victory Loan Committee Mrs. John D., Larkin, Jr. (born Edna Crate) reminded club members via special notice of their obligation to contribute via subscription to help pay for the costs of World War I. The 5th Victory Loan Campaign was held in 1919.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Mrs. George Graham Smith (Elizabeth Galloway) presided over the club's festivities in honoring the memory of club founder Miss Charlotte Mulligan
Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900
Mrs. George Graham Smith (born Elizabeth Galloway), 38th President of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, dressed in a period ball gown to lead the celebrations honoring the club founder Miss Charlotte Mulligan.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Literary Committee of a lecture by Mr. Charles Zueblin at the club on January 15, 1920
American sociologist Charles Zueblin, of Boston, lectured on the subject of 'Faith--Affirmation of Youth' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Rev. Henri Anet and Mrs. Anet, of Brussels, lectured on the Post World War I reconstruction in France and Belgium at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on May 23, 1919
Rev. Henri Anet and his wife, of Brussels, Belgium spoke on 'The Cornerstone of Reconstruction in France and Belgium' in the aftermath of World War I at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Announcement of a lecture by Mrs. Ruby Green[e] Smith, government leader of the City Home Bureaus, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 9, 1919
Home economics extension workers--New York (State)
Cornell University. Cooperative Extension--Administration
Women college teachers--New York (State)--Ithaca
Government leader of the City Home Bureas Mrs. Ruby Green Smith spoke on 'The Home Bureau', (which is an outgrowth of the Thrift Kitchen) at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Dr. Green Smith was a leader in organizing food bureaus, later called home bureaus to aid the Federal Food Administration in conserving and processing essential food products. Eventually she became Professor Emeritus of Home Economics at Cornell University and was associated with the Cornell Cooperative Extension for nearly 30 years.
Announcement of a lecture by Lieutenant Vincent de Wierzbicki on conditions in post World War I France at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on January 8, 1919
Lieutenant Vincent de Wierzbicki, as a representative of the French Republic in the United States and a member of the French High Commission, lectured at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on conditions in post World War I France.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of a lecture by sculptress Mlle. Suzanne Silvercruys, daughter of the Chief Justice of Belgium and music by Belgian violinist Mme. Berthe Baret on November 15, 1918
Mlle. Suzanne Silvercruys, sculptress and daughter of the Chief Justice of Belgium, spoke to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo at the Century Hall and Belgian violinist Mme. Berthe Baret performed a musical program of songs.
Announcement of several talks on citizenship at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on May 15 by Helen Z.M. Rodgers and May 22, 1918 by Ralph S. Kent and New York State Senator George B. Burd
Rodgers, Helen Z. M. (Helen Zaidee Marie), 1876-1960
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Educational and Wednesday Morning Committees arranged sessions on citizenship on 'The Registration and Enrollment of Women Voters' by Helen Z.M. Rodgers, 'The Republican Party and its Policies' by Ralph S. Kent and 'The Democratic Party and its Policies' by New York State Senator George B. Burd.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Educational Committee of a lecture by the Honorable Dr. P. P. Claxton on March 16, 1918
Claxton, P. P. (Philander Priestley), 1862-1957
World War, 1914-1918--Education and the war
The United States Commissioner of Education Dr. P. P. Claxton spoke on 'The Child in war Time' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo under both the club's auspices and the Public Education Association.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Literary Committee of a lecture by Dr. John R. Mott on world ecumenism on February 12, 1920
Ecumenist Dr. John R. Mott presented a lecture on 'The New World and the New Day' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Dr. Mott was the long-serving leader of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 for his work in establishing and strengthening international Protestant Christian student organizations that worked to promote peace. Also he was intimately involved in the formation of the World Council of Churches in 194 and that body elected him as a lifelong honorary President.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo of a lecture by Dr. John R. Mott on world ecumenism and the Great War on January 19, 1916
Ecumenist Dr. John R. Mott presented a lecture on 'Some Hopeful Aspects of the War' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Dr. Mott was the long-serving leader of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF). He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 for his work in establishing and strengthening international Protestant Christian student organizations that worked to promote peace. Also he was intimately involved in the formation of the World Council of Churches in 194 and that body elected him as a lifelong honorary President.
Announcement of a lecture at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo by Mrs. Wendell Phillips on the social welfare work of her Carry-On Club on February 4, 1920
Mrs. Wendell Phillips of New York City spoke on the welfare work of the Carry-On Club and its relation to social conditions.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Literary Committee of a lecture by Mr. Stephen Graham on the Hope of Russia on February 16, 1920
World traveler Mr. Stephen Graham lectured on the Hope of Russia at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Distinguished scientist Dr. Vernon L. Kellogg, secretary of the Educational Relations Division of the National Research Council, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 19, 1926
Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman), 1867-1937
Dr. Vernon L. Kellogg, M.S., LL.D., Sc.D., American entomologist, evolutionary biologist, science administrator and one of the foremost scientists in America, addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the topic of Biology and Human Welfare. Dr, Kellogg was also Chairman of the Division of Educational Relations of the National Research Council and one of President Herbert Hoover's professors.
Distinguished scientist Dr. Vernon L. Kellogg addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on Biology and Human Welfare on March 19, 1926
Princess Watahwaso, a Penobscot Indian entertainer and later, activist, appeared at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 21, 1925
Princess Watahwaso was the stage name of Penobscot Indian entertainer Lucy Nicolar who performed at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and, after her retirement from entertaining, became an activist for Penobscot Indian affairs.
Brigadier General E. L. Spears, British Parliamentarian and member of the British Delegation to the Congress of the Inter-Parliamentary Union spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Brigadier General E.L. Spears, a member of the British Delegation to the Washington Congress of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and a member of the British Parliament addressed the Twentieth Century Club membership on a world peace plan that he authored. Sir Edward Louis Spears was a British Army officer and Parliamentary member noted for his role as liaison officer between British and French forces during two world wars.
Announcement of an address by Brigadier General E.L. Spears, British Parliamentarian and Delegation member to the Congress of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on October 12, 1925
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library Committee of a book talk by Mrs. William Grant Barney on April 27, 1925
Book clubs (Discussion groups)--New York (State)--New York
Mrs. William Grant Barney presented a book talk from the summer reading list of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library Committee.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Civic Committee of a speech by English journalist Mr. S. K. Ratcliffe at the clubhouse on April 8, 1925
Ratcliffe, S. K. (Samuel Kerkham), 1868-1958
English journalist Mr. S.K. Ratcliffe spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the topic 'The Conflict of Race and Color'.
Announcement of a costume recital of folk songs by soprano Miss Marie Bashian at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 22, 1922
Sopranos (Singers)--New York (State)--New York
Miss Marie Bashian, a soprano from New York, presented a costumed recital of folk songs from the Orient at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo. Originally from Constantinople, Miss Bashian was of Armenian descent .
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library Committee of a lecture on the Barbizon Painters by Miss Maud Burnside on March 23, 1925
Art historians--New York (State)--Buffalo
Miss Maud Burnside presented her slide lecture on the Barbizon painters at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Announcement of a musical recital by concert pianist Mme. Germaine Schnitzer at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 6, 1922
Parisian-born American concert pianist Mme. Germaine Schnitzer displayed her talents for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in a recital on the Ampico piano.
Announcement by the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Civic Committee of an address by Mr. G. Barrett Rich, Jr. on Buffalo's City Plan on February 17, 1922
City planning--New York (State)--Buffalo
Prominent local banker Mr. G. Barrett Rich, Jr. spoke before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on Buffalo's City Plan and the location of city buildings as proposed by the City Planning Committee of the Buffalo City Council. Mr. G. Barrett Rich, Jr. was president of the Bank of Attica, its successor the Buffalo Commercial Bank and a trustee of the Erie County Savings Bank.
Announcement for a lecture at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo by Miss Anne Morgan on World War I relief work in France on March 30, 1921
Miss Anne Morgan, New York philanthropist and an advocate of women's causes, lectured at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the 'unfinished fight in France' regarding relief efforts and the reconstruction of that country after World War I. She was the daughter of famous American financier J.P. Morgan and the sister of J.P. Morgan, Jr., banker, finance executive and philanthropist. Anne Morgan was treasurer of the American Fund for the French Wounded and organized CARD (Committee for Devastated France) in 1917. In 1932, she was the first American woman appointed a commander of the French Legion of Honor.
Announcement of a musical recital by Swiss pianist and composer Gustave Ferrari at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 24, 1921
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Musical Committee presented a recital by Swiss pianist and composer Gustave Ferrari at the clubhouse.
Announcement of a buffet luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo for delegates to the Buffalo Ter-Centenary celebration of the Pilgrims' landing in America
Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)---Anniversaries, etc.
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo hosted a luncheon for the foreign delegates and other distinguished guests who are visiting Buffalo for the Ter-Centenary celebration of the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth Rock in America.
Announcement of a lecture by Princess Julia Cantacuzene (born Julia Dent Grant) at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 5, 1920
Princess Julia Cantacuzene was the first granddaughter of former United States President Ulysses S. Grant and the first child of Frederick Dent Grant, eldest son of the President . She married a Russian prince in 1899 and became a noted American author and historian on the Russian Revolution. Her speech at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo was cosponsored by the Garret Club of Buffalo.
Announcement of an address by Dr. Edward H. Hume, of the Yale Mission in China, at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on April 14, 1920
Hume, Edward H. (Edward Hicks), 1876-1957
Missionary doctor Dr. Edward H. Hume, of the Yale Mission in China, addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the Chinese reaction to the Shantung Decision of May 1919.
Announcement of a lecture by 'The Bookman' editor John Farrar at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on May 6, 1922
Mr. John Farrar, editor of 'The Bookman' lectured on the subject 'The Romance of the New Literature' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Close-up of fireplace corner of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Library with elaborately decorated wallpaper
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Library
Private libraries--New York (State)--Buffalo
Interior decoration--New York (State)--Buffalo
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Library serves as a significant reading resource for club members as well as the repository for the club's history and archives.
Angled view of the West wall of the 'Court' in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse showing Ionic columns and entry to grand staircase
West wall of the 'Court' in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with prominent Ionic columns framing the entry to the grand staircase.
Long view of the 'Court' facing the West wall of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with portrait of club founder Charlotte Mulligan
Red carpeting of the 'Court' runs up to the West wall of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with portrait of club founder Charlotte mulligan framed by Ionic columns and the entry to the grand staircase.
Red embroidered floral setee framed by matching side chairs in a seating area adjoining the main ladies powder room in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse
Sitting area adjoining the main ladies powder room in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse decorated with Victorian embroidered red floral setee framed by matching side chairs with china cupboard in the background.
Blue Chippendale sofa with matching end tables and landscape painting in seating area along main corridor of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse
Sitting area located off the main corridor of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse featuring a blue Chippendale sofa framed by matching drop-leaf end tables and a landscape painting above.
Sitting Room in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse with matching red armchairs and large gilt framed mirror
Bright red matching armchairs frame a large ornate gilt mirror in a siting room within the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse sitting room.
Program for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's fifty-sixth annual Founders' Day celebration, 1950
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo--Anniversaries, etc.
Full textual program for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's fifty-sixth annual Founders' Day celebrated May 3, 1950.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Organizing Committee members for a Quiz Show to be held at the club, 1939
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Quiz Show Committee members included (top register, left to right): Mrs. Roger K. Adams; Miss Jane Keeler, Master of Ceremonies; (bottom register, left to right): Mrs. Hilda Merry Fuhrmann, Mrs. Donald W. Patterson.
Mark Sullivan, eminent political commentator, addressed the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on the constitutional question 'The Choice Ahead of Us'
Mr. Mark Sullivan, one of the foremost political commentators of the day, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1936 on 'The Choice Ahead of Us'.
Invitation from the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President and Directors to Buffalo Club members to a lecture by political commentator Mark Sullivan, 1936
Invitation cards--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mr. Mark Sullivan, one of the foremost political commentators of the day, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1936 at the invitation of club president Mrs. Albert H. Garvin.
English flower artist Mrs. Constance Spry spoke on her art at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo at the invitation of club president Mrs. Frederick C. Slee, 1937
Mrs. Constance Spry (left), an English flower artist presented a lecture on her art at the behest of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's president Mrs. Frederick C. (Alice) Slee (right) in 1937
Mrs. Lucie Bigelow Rosen, a virtuoso of the theremin musical instrument, demonstrated its playing in a recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Mrs. Lucie Bigelow Rosen, a leading theremin virtuoso, demonstrated how to play the new musical instrument in a recital at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and, further, played in concert with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra later the same week.
Clifton Fadiman, author and literary critic, spoke on his experiences before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1938
Mr. Clifton Fadiman, author and literary critic, was a guest lecturer at a Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo dinner and spoke on the topic of 'Current Books Worth Reading.'
William La Varre, writer, lecturer and explorer, spoke on his exploits before the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1937
Adventure and adventurers--United States
Mr. William La Varre, distinguished American adventurer, writer, lecturer and explorer related his experiences in Mexico and the uninhabited islands off the Isthmus of Panama to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 25, 1937
Cy King, WEBR radio news commentator, lectured on civics at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1938
Radio broadcasters--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mr. Cy King, the WEBR radio news commentator, spoke on the topic 'Europe and Us' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 30, 1938 sponsored by the Civic Committee chaired by Mrs. Adelbert Moot.
Program for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 1929 Christmas pageant authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser
Textual program of 'A Pageant of Christmas' authored by Josephine Wilhelm Wickser delineating all seven episodes and the names of the players that portrayed each part. Presented at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse on December 18, 1929.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members who participated in the production and presentation of its annual Christmas concert 1932
Line-up of Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members who actively produced and participated in the annual 1932 Christmas concert and celebration held at the clubhouse.
Printed invitation to a Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo reception held during the 17th (1931) annual Girl Scouts of America Convention in Buffalo, New York
Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Formally printed invitation to a Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo reception held to meet the national officers, directors and delegates of the 17th annual convention of the Girl Scouts of America as well as members of the Buffalo Girl Scouts Council held in Buffalo, New York , in 1931
White House letter to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in response to their invitation to first lady Lou Hoover for a reception during the 1931 national Girl Scouts Convention
White House (Washington, D.C.)--Records and correspondence
Typed letter on White House stationery from first lady Lou Hoover's secretary Mildred Hall to Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's President Mr. Edward A. Eames acknowledging receipt of their invitation to the first lady to attend a reception at their clubhouse during the 1931 Girl Scouts Convention in Buffalo, New York
Whiting Williams, distinguished author and lecturer, presented a civics lesson to the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, 1939
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Civic Committee, under the auspices of Committee Chairman Mrs. Adelbert Moot, brought distinguished author, lecturer Whiting Williams, of Cleveland, Ohio, to address the club membership on the topic of what is in the worker's mind.
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Fashion Show Committee making plans for the special event at the club, 1952
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's fashion show committee include (left to right): Mrs. Helen M. Breuil, Mrs. Thomas R. Edwards, Club President, Mrs. William H. Colestock and Mrs. Harold B. Alderman.
Mr. and Mrs. Hammond Kirk in formal attire at an early spring 1953 dinner dance party at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo active committee member Mrs. J. Hammond Kirk and her husband in formal attire at an early spring dinner dance party at the club.
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's Decorating Committee making plans for the adornment of the club's 1959 spring dinner dance
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's spring dinner dance decorating committee include (left to right): Mrs. Oscar L. Kayser, Mrs. Gerard E. Murray, Mrs. Norman L. Wilson, Mrs. James A. Maguire, overall party chairman, Mrs. Alfred S. Kohl, and Mrs. Walter T. Zimdahl, decorating committee chairman.
Newspaper article describing the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's reception for the then-Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt and family
Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948
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.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Chairmen decorate the iron gate entrance to the clubhouse garden for its spring opening
Formal gardens--New York (State)--Buffalo
Three Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Committee Chairmen (left to right): Mrs. James C. Gerry, Mrs. Joseph L. Cleveland and Mrs. Perry R. Cant prepare for the formal garden spring opening.
Stone staircase leading from the second floor of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse down to the garden patio
Partial view of the garden patio at the rear of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse featuring the stone staircase that descends from the second floor.
Invitation to the 25th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo
Formally printed invitation to the 25th anniversary luncheon of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1919.
Members luncheon in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo private dining room
Twentieth Century Club members, seated at the formal dining table in the clubhouse, wait to be served luncheon.
Garden party held on the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse garden patio
Twentieth Century Club members and their guests gather on the garden patio behind the clubhouse for a celebration.
Banner of the Society of the Guard of Honor founded by Charlotte Mulligan
Charlotte Mulligan founded the Society of the Guard of Honor, a benevolent society intended to aid young men of reduced means and limited opportunities.
Grave of Charlotte Mulligan, founder of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York
Mulligan, Charlotte, approximately 1844-1900--Tombs
A cross of stone marks the graves of Charlotte Mulligan, founder, and Mary E. Lathrop, first librarian of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.
Commemorative plaque honoring Charlotte Mulligan as a humanitarian and founder of the Guard of Honor, Buffalo, New York
Bronze plaque presented to the Buffalo Historical Society by members of the Guard of Honor honoring the memory of founder Charlotte Mulligan as a pioneer in the field of Christian work in her founding of the first free lodging house for destitute men, December 1883.
Meeting of Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members posed in front of the clubhouse South Room fireplace
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo gather in the clubhouse parlor for an important meeting.
Maria Emmi Schory, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2013-2014
One hundred third Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Judith A. Johannsen, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2015-2016
One hundred fifth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Mrs. Robert A. Rasmussen, Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President, 2014-2015
One hundred fourth Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President
Mrs. Charles H. Wood was Chairman and Mrs. Roger K. Adams was Co-Chairman of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's American Red Cross unit during World War Two
American Red Cross. Auxiliary (Buffalo, N.Y.)
The Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's American Red Cross unit undertook a project to send surgical dressings overseas to those countries engaged in the war in Europe in 1940. Leaders of this effort are (left to right): Mrs. Charles H. Wood and Mrs. Roger K. Adams
Announcement for Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members to familiarize themselves with a voting machine prior to its use in the New York State election of November 5, 1918
Women gained the right to vote in New York State elections in 1917. It was not until the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified in August 1920 that women gained the right to vote in national elections.
Announcement of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's endorsement of the work of the Buffalo Library War Council in 1917
The Buffalo Library War Council undertook fundraising for the purpose of building and equipping libraries in the training camps of the Reserve Army of the United States in 1917.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Mrs. Frank B. Baird purchased war bonds at the War Savings Bond booth at Flint & Kent, staffed by club members
Assisting Mrs. Baird in her bond purchase are booth Chairman and Co-Chairman, Mrs. Frank W. Copley and Mrs. Charles A. Booth. Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo were expected to contribute their time and efforts at the Flint & Kent War Bonds Booth in downtown Buffalo.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members did their part selling war bonds in support of American troops abroad during World War II
Members of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo were expected to contribute their time at the war bonds booths at several locations in Buffalo.
Dance Program recital held at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 30, 1927
Dance schools--New York (State)--Buffalo
Ellen Becker served as the dance instructor for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo Dance Program in the 1920s. It was part of a larger educational and cultural mission promulgated by the club and supported by the TCC Program of Art Committee.
Mr. and Mrs. Sascha Piatov presented their original conception of 'The Evolution of the Dance' at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 14, 1928
Sascha Piatov was Ballet Master with the Swedish Court, Stockholm , Sweden and a member of the Imperial Russian Ballet. Lois Natalie (Mrs. Sascha Piatov) was Premier Ballerina of the New York Hippodrome. They have performed throughout Europe and head-lined every important theater in America.
Phyllis Bottome, British novelist and short story writer, spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on November 14, 1934
The TCC Literary Committee presented Phyllis Bottome, several of whose novels have been adapted to film. The subject of the author's lecture was: 'Charles Dickens of Tomorrow'.
Baroness Shidzue Ishimoto from Japan spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on March 17, 1937
Born Shidzue Hiroto, she married Baron Ishimoto, whose Christian humanist activities introduced her to squalid living conditions in both Japan and the United States where she learned stenography and bookkeeping. She has been called Japan's leading feminist and one of the leaders of the women's movement throughout the world.
Mrs. Sibyl Hathaway (Dame de Serk) spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 9, 1939
Sark (Channel Islands)--Social life and customs
Mrs. Sibyl Hathaway, Dame de Serk or Sark, maintained hereditary rule over the secluded Isle of Sark in the Channel Islands off the coast of England. Life there is almost wholly feudal but is untroubled by poverty, unemployment or crime.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo master chef serves club members luncheon next to the Victory cake marking the end of the Second World War
Both V-E Day and V-J Day were celebrated at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo as marking the end of World War II.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members dressed in late 19th century fashions for a 1948 celebration of the Victorian era
Clothing and dress--History--19th century
Vintage clothing Women--Societies and clubs--History
Modeling elegant costumes of the Victorian era were Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members (left to right): Mrs. Frederick J. Stone, Mrs. Arthur L. Lewis and Mrs. Robert W. Hopkins.
Maguire family at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 1951 Annual Children's Party
Children's parties--New York (State)--Buffalo
Mrs. James A. Maguire and her son, James A. Maguire, Jr. attended the TCC annual Children's Party, April 1951
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's President Mrs. Clayton M. Smith's family at the club's 1951 Annual Children's Party
Mrs. Clayton M. Smith (center) attended the TCC annual Children's Party along with her granddaughter Nathalie L. Smith
her daughter-in-law Mrs. Clayton G. Smith, Mrs. John E. Merlette and daughter Rosemary S. Merlette.
Hopkins family at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1951 Annual Children's Party
Mrs. Leo N. Hopkins, holding granddaughter Robin Daggett Hopkins, with Mrs. L. Nelson Hopkins, Jr. and son L. Nelson Hopkins III at the TCC annual Children's Party, April 1951.
Jane Keeler, Founder-Director of the Studio Theatre, lectured at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1952
Women theatrical managers--New York (State)--Buffalo
Women theatrical producers and directors--New York (State)--Buffalo
The topic of Miss Keeler's talk at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo was: 'Europe 1952, Persons, Places, Plays'. Jane Keeler, a teacher of speech and drama, was one of the original founders of the Studio Theatre and Studio Theatre School (later known as, Studio Arena Theater
name changed in 2012-2013 to 710 Main Theater), Western New York's only professional regional theatre.
John Mason Brown, associate editor of the 'Saturday Review of Literature' spoke at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in October 1952
As a part of the first evening program to be presented for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo, literary editor Mr. John Mason Brown lectured on the topic: 'Seeing Things'.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo President Mrs. Thomas R. Edwards, Christmas Party Chairman Mrs. Charles K. Bassett and their spouses at the 1952 Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
Balls (Parties)--New York (State)--Buffalo
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo members and their guests assembled at the clubhouse for the annual Christmas Dinner Dance on December 17, 1952. Pictured at the dance are (left to right): Mr. Thomas R. Edwards; Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bassett; and Mrs. Thomas R. Edwards.
Stage and screen actor Arthur Treacher was honored with a dinner the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo in 1954
After the honorary dinner, Arthur Treacher gave a lecture recalling his experiences as an actor, his favorite actresses and favorite roles.
Organizers preparing for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1957 Annual Christmas Dance
Jaeckle, Edwin F. (Edwin Frederick), Mrs.
TCC Committee members for the 1957 annual Christmas Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Edwin F. Jaeckle, Mrs. Harvey M. Rice, Mrs. J. Hammond Kirk, Mrs. Clarence J. Durshordwe and Mrs. Harry W. Patterson
Organizers for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1963 Annual Spring Dance
Co-Chairmen for the 1963 annual Spring Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Wallace H. Miller
Organizers for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1962 Annual Spring Dance
Co-Chairmen for the 1962 annual Spring Dance, themed 'Maytime', include (left to right): Mrs. Walter T. Zimdahl
Organizers preparing for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo 1961 Annual Christmas Dance
Bennett, Arthur L. (Arthur Lawton), Mrs.
Co-Chairmen for the 1961 annual Christmas Dance include (left to right): Mrs. Allison S. Roberts
Program for Lieder singer Elena Gerhardt's performance at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo on February 9, 1915
Gerhardt, Elena, 1883-1961--Songs and music
Elena Gerhardt, the world's greatest Lieder singer, was brought to Buffalo under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo and the Chromatic Club. Photograph signed: Apeda, N.Y.
Grand piano in the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo clubhouse grand ballroom for the 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
The piano, located by the columns of the TCC first floor grand ballroom, awaits the player who will enliven it with celebratory music.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo staff set the grand ballroom for the club's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
Dinners and dining--New York (State)--Buffalo
Waitresses and other staff ready the TCC clubhouse grand ballroom for the celebratory 100th Anniversary Dinner.
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo staff put finishing touches on the grand ballroom for the club's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
Waitress staff hurry to ready the TCC grand ballroom for the celebratory 100th Anniversary Dinner.
Clubhouse grand ballroom is decorated and set for the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 100th Anniversary Dinner in 1994
Elaborate flower-bedecked candelabra grace the tables in the grand ballroom awaiting the arrival of TCC members and honored guests
Past Presidents form the receiving line at the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo's 100th Anniversary Dinner, 1994
TCC past Presidents in the receiving line are (left to right): Mrs. Clarence J. Durshordwe, Mrs. Frank J. Ernst, Mrs. Winona Richardson, Mrs. William M. Shempp and Mrs. Paul F. Boeckel
Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo thirty-ninth annual Founders' Day announcement and invitation
Period costume was encouraged to celebrate the thirty-ninth anniversary of the incorporation of the Twentieth Century Club of Buffalo.