This group of third graders stand solemnly and still and yet their class photo is very dark. In the front row is a fine assortment of striped socks. They would have finshed grammar school - eighth grade- in six years.
This is a photograph of a scene from Act I in the play "Nothing But the Truth" written by James Montgomery. On stage are six members of the eleven member cast. The play was performed by members of the Dramatic Club of Pawling School on Feb. 5,...
This is a photograph of a scene from Act II in the play, "Nothing But the Truth," written by James Montgomery. In this scene all eleven cast members are on stage. The play was performed by members of the Dramatic Club of Pawling School on Feb. 5,...
This is the front page of the "Pawling School Weekly," a newspaper published by students at the Pawling School. The article titled "Nothing But the Truth" - "Dramatic Club to present former Broadway hit" covered news of the upcoming performance of...
This is a continuation from the front page of an article about the play "Nothing But the Truth," published by the "Pawling School Weekly" on February 5, 1921. (second column, second paragraph). It lists those who were responsible for the scenery,...
This is close up photograph of Henry Montgomery who played the part of Mrs. Ralston in Pawling School's theatrical production of "Nothing But the Truth," a play written by James Montgomery. The photograph is a cropped section of another image in...
Five members of the eleven member cast and the director (Mr. John Nichols) of Pawling School's theatrical production, "Nothing But the Truth" are shown in this image. Henry Montgomery played the part of Mrs. Ralston and is pictured in the lower...
This is a photograph of members of the cast, most of whom are wearing three-piece suits. It was taken prior to performing in "Nothing But the Truth" a play by James Montgomery. It was presented on February 5, 1921 in the Opera House and Ball Room...
Six members of the eleven member cast of Pawling School's theatrical production, "Nothing But the Truth," are shown in this image. Performed on February 5, 1921, it was staged in Pawling at the Opera House and Ball Room, adjoining Dutcher House, a...
This is playbill that lists the names of the actors in the theatrical production "Nothing But the Truth," a play written by James Montgomery. Presented by members of the Dramatic Club of Pawling School on February 5, 1921, the venue was the Opera...
This is the first of a two-page review of Pawling School's theatrical production, "Nothing But the Truth, " a play presented on February 5, 1921, by members of the Dramatic Club of Pawling School. The review was published in Pawling School's 1921...
This is the second of a two-page review of Pawling School's theatrical production, "Nothing But the Truth," a play presented on February 5, 1921, by members of the Dramatic Club of Pawling School. The review was published in Pawling School's 1921...
"Now and Then and Long Ago" was compiled by Cornelia Bedell from other books, newspaper articles and new writings. The following excerpt was written in 1932 about a map of the Nyack Turnpike.
The present Village of Saugerties was originally incorporated in 1831 as the Village of Ulster. This map is from 1850 before the name change to Saugerties in 1855. A penciled note; "(74734) [1850?]"; on the map face near the bottom right indicates...
Correspondence; Women; School children; Schools; Books; Holidays; Sleds & sleighs;
Handwritten letter from Rachel Eltinge, to her friend Lillian, while she is was a student at the Poughkeepsie Female Academy. Lillian has sent Rachel some books to read and mentions she will be attending a school in Tarrytown. Rachel wishes that...
Letter from Roelif Eltinge to his daughter Rachel. Rachel is upset that she’s had a change of room-mates at her boarding school. He cautions her not to jump to conclusions about them, and not to ask for a change without good reason. But he also...
Correspondence; Women; School children; Schools; Education;
Rachel responds to a letter from her oldest sister, Sarah, although she saw her when she was home for the weekend. She is excited and goes into great detail describing a surprise birthday party given for Rev. Wright by day students and boarders,...
A letter from Rachel Eltinge to her father, Roelif. She says she hasn’t anything interesting to write. She writes to him about the surprise birthday party and gifts that were presented to Mr. Wright, her teacher. She points out that she has...
