Scrapbook of Articles of Hazing and Death of Cadet Oscar L. Booz, West Point -1900
Bristol History
The scrapbook contains various newspaper clippings from across the country detailing the hazing incident that led to the death of Oscar L. Booz.
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Scrapbooks
Esther Louderbough Scrapbook and Bristol High School materials (photocopies), 1923, circa 1990s
Scrapbook catalogues pieces of Bristol history from roughly 1928 to 1995. The collection includes news clippings from the investigation surrounding the death of Carol Ann Dougherty, past Bristol Day events, and notable mentions of Bristol Borough in local newspapers. The scrapbook also holds photocopies of report cards, yearbook pages, and possibly pages of a school newspaper from 1927 to 1932 from Bristol Senior High School. There are also two report cards from Bath Street in 1924. These both are accredited to Ester E. Louderbough.
Esther Elizabeth Louderbough, also known as Esther Meyers, was born on the 17th of February 1914, to her parents at 572 Bath Street in Bristol, Pennsylvania. She attended the local Presbyterian Sunday School, as well as the Bath Street school, and was a relatively social child, often hosting or attending events. She went to Bristol High School, served as an editor on the school’s newspaper, and graduated in 1932, receiving third honors. She then went on to study at West Chester State Teachers College, however, left in her second year. She married Fenwick Meyers on September 6th, 1936, in Delaware, New Jersey, and soon after had their child, Ruth Meyers, on the 11th of October 1937. Esther was quite active in her communities throughout her life, however, in the 70’s she was an outspoken feminist, publishing statements in the local newspapers as well as reverting to her maiden name. She died on April 26th, 2007, at the age of 93.
Ester Louderbough - Bristol High School Yearbook Collection
A song book from the Bristol Methodist Church detailing what hymns are to be sung during what service.
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A pamphlet for Bristol's Travel Club from 1968-1969. The pamphlet details important dates, club structure, and members.
Pamphlet
Handwritten choir book that denotes the assigned hymns for each service
Journal
A printed pamphlet distributed by Schmidt's Flower Shop that details advice as to how to organize a wedding, as well as etiquette guides.
Two pins distributed by the Elks Organization
Pins
Tracy-Korz Family Tree and Photos (Photocopies)
Photocopies of the Tracy-Korz family tree, as well as photos of assumed family members.
Photocopies
A scrapbook containing Mother and Daughter Banquet invitations from the Bristol Methodist Church from 1941 to 1973 as well as a script from a Bristol Day event.
Large scrapbook with a hard cover and many inserts
Scrapbook
A pamphlet for Bristol's Travel Club from 1984-1985. The pamphlet details important dates, club structure, and members.
A pamphlet for Bristol's Travel Club from 1971-1972. The pamphlet details important dates, club structure, and members.
Invite to the Wedding of Winifred Virginia
An invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tracy inviting Mr. Joseph John Korz to attend the wedding of their daughter Winifred Virginia. The service is detailed as taking place at Bristol Methodist Church and the reception at the Penn Manor Club.
A small booklet of handwritten sheet music.
A letter and certificate awarding Joseph J. Korz the Elk of the Year Award from the Grand Lodge Order of the Elks in Bristol, PA for 1963-1964. The box also includes newpaper clippings regarding the award.
Certificates
A choir book containing sheet music for various hymns.
Book
A pamphlet for Bristol's Travel Club from 1972-1973. The pamphlet details important dates, club structure, and members.
A pamphlet for Bristol's Travel Club from 1967-1968. The pamphlet details important dates, club structure, and members.
Bristol, PA.
A photograph of the Davis Family on Christmas 1959.
A part of the Davis Scrapbook Collection
Photograph
A scrapbook containing Davis family photographs and ephemera from 1951 to 1956.
A part of the Davis Family Scrapbook Collection
Physical leather scrapbook filled with various ephemera.
A scrapbook containing Davis family photographs and ephemera from 1941 to 1951.
Blank Scrapbook belonging to the Davis Family
A scrapbook containing Davis family photographs and ephemera from 1950 to 1966.