Louisa St. Clair Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Scrapbook VIII 1927-1932.

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This scrapbook is part of the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, DAR Scrapbook Collection. This collection is owned by the Louisa St. Clair Chapter, DAR, and is housed at their climate-controlled storage unit in Grosse Pointe, MI.

Louisa St. Clair Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Of the
Chapter’s Scrapbooks
1893-1946
Compiled byRuth S. Peterson(Mrs. Z. R. Peterson)
Historical Research CommitteeMrs. E. H. Eichelzer, Chairman
1944-19451946



DIGITIZED AND TRANSCRIBED BYEmily O’Brien Whitesides, Public HistorianGrosse Pointe Historical SocietyNovember, 2017



Eighth Scrapbook 1927-1932Compiled by Mrs. Robert J. West, Scrapbook Chairman 1927-1928Mrs. Charles E. Swales, “ “ 1929-1931Miss Lois L. Ladue, “ “ 1931-1932
TABLE OF CONTENTSCompiled by Mrs. Z. R. Peterson1944
Page
Front cover Photograph of Mrs. Henry B. Joy, Regent 1927-1928
1 Picture of Mrs. Joy
Reports of chapter meetings of October 20th and December 15th, 1927.
Announcement of Rummage Sale to be held November 9-10, 1927.
The locating of the grave of Real Daughter, Mrs. Harriet Bishop Felton.
NOTE: The 27th State Conference, held at Albion October 4-6, 1927, was reported in the D.A.R. Magazine for April, 1928, page 241. R.S.P
2 More announcements of the Rummage Sale.
Report of the National Board meeting in Washington.
3 Picture of Mrs. Joy.
Report of the 35th Birthday Anniversary Luncheon, January 14, 1928, Mrs. William Sherman Walker, National Chairman of National Defense, and also a Vice-President General, being the guest of honor.
4 Mrs. William T. Barbour’s invitation to a Chapter Tea on January 9, 1928.
Report of the plans for the banquet in honor of General Pershing, given by the United States Reserve Officers Association
5 “Review of the Newly Published Historical Record of DAR” in Michigan Women, with pictures of Mrs. William Fitzhugh Edwards, Organizing Regent of Louisa St. Clair Chapter, Mrs. William J. Chittenden, an early Regent, Mrs. Nancy DeGraff Toll, Real Daughter, and Mrs. S. W. Clarkson, Editor of the Historical Record.
6 “The Site where the First Flag was Raised in Detroit”, in Michigan Women.
7 Report of the dedication of the thirteen Elms, planted on the Institute of Arts grounds, with picture of Dean Stanley Coulter of Purdue, the guest speaker.
Announcement of the February 16, 1928 chapter meeting.
8 “Historic Memorials Society of Detroit”, showing several members in costume.
9 Invitation and reports of Chapter Tea given by Mrs. Arthur M. Parker, March 15, 1928.
Announcement of formation of a Women’s Citizens’ Military Training Camps Committee for Michigan and Wayne County, with picture of Mrs. Henry B. Joy, and Mrs. Heinrich A Pickert.
10 “An Original Program by Theatre Arts”, in Michigan Women.
11 “Louisa St. Clair Chapter Book Week for A.M.M.L.A.”, in Michigan Women.
12 Report of the annual banquet of S.A.R. February 22, 1928 at Hotel Statler.
Newspaper clipping, “D.A.R., Legion Urge Big Navy”.
Report on the book drive.
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13, 14 Newspaper reports on D.A.R.’s so-called Black List.
15, 17 Original “poem” by Mrs. Joy, covering the delegation of Continental Congress.
16 Announcement of the death of Mrs. Charles L. Lothrop, a charter member.
Announcement of chapter meeting of March 15, 1928.
Picture of Miss Marguerite Riddle.
Picture of Parker Inn, Albion, Michigan.
18 “The Presentation of the Thirteen Colonial Elm Trees”, in Michigan Women,
19, 20 “The Daughter of the American Revolution”, illustrated poem by Gracie Brainerd Krum, in Michigan Women.
21 Picture of Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, President General, and her pages, Miss Bina D. Deneen, and Miss Florence Trumbull -- at 37th Continental Congress.
Laying a wreath at statue of John Paul Jones in Washington, Navy Day.
Report of speech to DAR by Rep. Ruth Hanna McCormick -- 38th Continental Congress.
22 “Washington -- the City”, by Grace Lincoln Hall Brosseau.
23 Picture of Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, President General.
Madonna of the Trail statue -- Upland, California.
24 Putting the finishing touches on the statue, Madonna of the Trail.
25, 26 “What was Accomplished at the 37th Continental Congress”, in Michigan Women.
Announcement of the April 26, 1928 meeting.
27, 28 “Thirty-seventh Continental Congress -- the Social Side”, by Grace E. Riddle in Michigan Women, with pictures of Mrs. Henry B. Joy, newly-elected Vice-President General, and her personal page, Miss Marguerite Riddle.
29 Reports of chapter meeting of April 26, 1928.
Picture of Lewis Cass.
30 Announcement of chapter meetings of October 18th and November 15th, 1928, and March 21st and April 25th, 1929.
Program and menu of Louisa’s 35th Anniversary Banquet, January 14, 1928.
31 “Tablet in Honor of Hamtramck Unveiled”
32 Newspaper article entitled, “Mountain School”
33 Reports on Mrs. Brosseau’s reply to criticisms made by Dr. Clarence C. Little.
Marking of the grave of Real Daughter, Harriet Bishop Felton.
34 Bridge Tea at Detroit Golf Club, June 15, 1928.
Announcement of Annual Meeting at Book Cadillac, May 17, 1928.
35 Pictures of Mrs. Julius Y. Talmadge and Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, candidates for President General -- April, 1929; also Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, President General.
Picture of Mrs. Helen Tufts Baile of Boston, who seeks re-instatement after her expulsion the previous year during the ‘Black List’ controversy, she being refused re-instatement.
36 Report of February 16, 1928 chapter meeting.
Report of Essay Contest at march 21, 1928 meeting.
Report of Annual Meeting May 17, 1928, at which time Mrs. Heatley Green was elected Regent, with picture of Mrs. Green.
Announcement of Tea to be given at the home of Mrs. Joy on June 1, 1928.
Picture of Mrs. Charles H. Metcalf.
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37, 38 Reports of the 38th State Conference in Ypsilanti October 1-4, 1928.
NOTE: The State Conference at Ypsilanti was reported in the D.A.R. Magazine for August, 1929, page 489. R.S.P.
39, 40 Reports of Mrs. James H. McDonald’s replies to the criticisms of Dr. Lynn H. Hough.
41 Reports of Essay Contest, and of A.M.M.L.A. Book Drive.
42 Letter to Chapter Regents from Mrs. Charles F. Bathrick, State Chairman of National Defense, dated March 15, 1928.
43 Reports of State and National meetings.
44 “America’s Patriotic Heritage”, in National Business Review of June 1, 1928.
Picture of Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, President General, in her Court Costume worn for her presentation at Buckingham Palage.
45 “The Blacklist Party”.
46 Report of October 28, 1928 meeting at Institute of Arts Auditorium.
Pictures of Mrs. Julius Talmadge, Miss Alice Louise McDuffee, and Mrs. Henry B. Joy, all guests of honor at the State Conference in Ypsilanti.
Report of the November 15, 1928 chapter meeting.
Report of the Chapter Tea at “Junipers”, home of Mrs. Cyrenius A. Newcomb, Jr.
47-52 More State and National DAR news.
Pictures of Mrs. James H. McDonald, and Mrs. Charles H. Metcalf.
Picture of the unveiling of the Memorial to DAR Founders, April 18, 1929.
53 “The New Regent of Louisa St. Clair Chapter -- Mrs. Heatley Green”, by Mrs. Francis C. McMath in Michigan Women.
54 Picture, with the caption, DAR Delegates Received at the White House.
Picture of Mrs. A. E. Patterson.
Report of Bridge Breakfast at Detroit Yacht Club May 8, 1928.
55 “The 38th Annual State Conference in Ypsilanti”, by Mrs. Harold M. Hastings in Michigan Women.
56 Report of the 37th Anniversary Luncheon at Hotel Statler January 18, 1929.
57, 58 “38th Continental Congress in Washington”, by Mrs. Henry B. Joy in Michigan Women, with pictures of Mrs. Joy and Mrs. Heatley Green.
59 Report of the November 21, 1929 chapter meeting.
Pictures of Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, Mrs. James H. McDonald, Mrs. Heatley Green.
60 Report of the 29th State Conference at Kalamazoo October 8-10, 1929
Picture of Mrs. Brosseau, the special speaker at the Conference.
Picture of Mrs. Brosseau and a group of Louisas.
NOTE: The 29th State Conference at Kalamazoo was reported in the D.A.R. Magazine for April, 1930, page 231. R.S.P.
61 Reports of John Paul Jones Society CAR, with picture of Mrs. Robert E. Landis.
62 Memorial Service for Mrs. Bessie Webb Darling, Regent of Fort Pontchartrain Chapter
63 Report of October 16, 1930 chapter meeting.
Picture of Mrs. Harold M. Hastings, the new Regent, with her son, Tracy.
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63 Newspaper reports of the 30th State Conference, held in Pontiac October 7-9, 1930, with pictures of Mrs. Charles F. Bathrick, State Regent, and Mrs. James H. McDonald, State Vice-Regent.
NOTE: The 30th State Conference at Pontiac was reported in the D.A.R. Magazine for March, 1931, page 151. R.S.P.
64 Announcement of the chapter meeting of April 17, 1930.
More newspaper reports from the 38th and 39th Continental Congresses.
Article from Literary Digest of April 26, 1930 entitled, “Hoover’s Bold World Court Stand”.
65 Report of December 19, 1929 chapter meeting.
Picture, with caption, “Tomb Dedicated to Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, Alexandria, Virginia”.
Picture of Mrs. Ralph Wisner.
66 Invitation to Chapter Tea at home of Mrs. Heatley Green, December 7, 1930.
Announcement of chapter meeting of November 21, 1929.
Report of Annual Meeting of May 15, 1930, with picture of Mrs. Harold M. Hastings, the newly-elected Regent.
67-72 Reports of the Continental Congress of April, 1930.
Pictures of Mrs. Don M. Simpson, Mrs. John Brabson, Mrs. L. D. Smith, and Mrs. Wistar W. Gates, all chapter members.
Picture of birthday celebration for Mrs. Emma A. Fox.
Picture of DAR honoring the Unknown Soldier at Arlington.
Picture of Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, President General.
73, 74 “The Children of the American Revolution”, with pictures, in Michigan Women.
75, 76 “Patriotic Relief Department Sewing for Soldiers’ Children”, in Michigan Women.
77 Marking the grave of Real Daughter, Harriet Bishop Felton, June 30, with picture of the marking.
NOTE: This was reported by Mrs. E. H. Eichelzer in the D.A.R. Magazine for January, 1932, page 31. R.S.P.
Picture of C.A.R. Minuet Dancers, in costume.
78 Report of the 37th Continenral Congress, in Michigan Women. A duplicate of this report is contained on pages 25-26 of this scrapbook.
79 “The Newly Elected Regent of Louisa St. Clair Chapter -- Mrs. Harold M. Hastings”, written by Mrs. L. J. Flint for Michigan Women, with picture of Mrs. Hastings.
80 Picture of Mrs. Archibald N. Goddard, Vice-Regent of Louisa St. Clair Chapter.
Report of dedication of the forest planted by the Chapter in the Houghton Lake State Forest area -- October 4, 1930.
Dinner given at the Colony Club for members and guests March 27, 1931.
81 Picture of tablet at Chapter Forest, dedicated October 4, 1930.
Reports of chapter’s book drive for A.M.M.L.A., with picture of Mrs. Henry L. Newnan, Chairman.
Picture of Mrs. Charles E. Swales, in charge of Bridge Tea for benefit of Constitution Hall.
82-84 Pictures taken at the dedication of the Forest, October 4, 1930
85 Program of presentation of Michigan Bell at Valley Forge, April 19, 1931.
Picture of Carillon at the Valley Forge Shrine.
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86 Reports of the formal dinner given at the Colony Club March 27, 1931.
87 More reports of the State Conference at Pontiac October 7-9, 1930.
88 John Paul Jones CAR members dancing Minuet at chapter’s Patriotic Drama, given at the Player’s Playhouse may 12, 1931.
Report of the Chapter meeting of March 19, 1931.
Pictures of Mrs. James H. McDonald, and Mrs. Henry B. Joy.
89 Report of the Bridge Tea at the Statler February 14, 1931 to raise funds for the Michigan Bell to be placed in the Carillon at Valley Forge, in April.
Report of the patriotic drama afternoon to be held May 12, 1931, presenting Mrs. Arthur M. Parker’s play, “My Home and I”. Also to be presented are “Secretary Desk” by Mrs. Francis H. Breene, and the John Paul Jones CAR will present Mrs. Parker’s “Dorothy’s Dream”.
Pictures of Miss Ida J. Raymonds, and Mrs. Francis H. Breene.
Report of plans for the State work, announced by Mrs. James H. McDonald, State Regent.
90 Picture of Mrs. C. H. Bathrick of Battle Creek, elected Vice-President General.
Picture of Mrs. Louis Gascoigne, helping with Valentine Bridge Tea February 14th.
91 Reports and program of 40th Continental Congress, with picture of Mrs. E. W. Stoddard
92 More reports of 40th Continental Congress -- April, 1931
Picture of Mrs. Heatley Green.
93 Picture of some of those taking part in the Drama Day at Players’ Playhouse May 12.
Picture of Mrs. Louis Gascoign[sic].
94 Picture of Mrs. Wirt P. Doty, Chairman of the Drama Day program.
More reports of Continental Congress, with picture of Mrs. John Brabson.
95 Report of the May 12, 1931 Drama Day at Player’s Playhouse.
Picture of Mrs. Emma Fox’s birthday celebration, given by Parliamentary Law Club.
96, 97 Program of the Patriotic Drama Afternoon, May 12, 1931, and reports.
Pictures of Mrs. Robert L. Kerr, and Miss Kathleen Green.
98 “The New Regent -- Mrs. Archibald N. Goddard”, but Mrs. L. J. Flint in Michigan Women, with picture of Mrs. Goddard.
Report of the Annual Meeting May 21, 1931, with picture of Mrs. Jacob J. Lamb.
99 Mrs. A. E. Patterson entertains members (listed) of Patriotic Relief Department at her summer home on June 16, 1931.
Picture of Mrs. David M. Sutter
100 Reports of State Board, with picture of Mrs. James H. McDonald, State Regent.
Picture of Mrs. Robert E. Landis.
101 Picture of Mrs. Adelaide Page Coe, on her 91st birthday.
102 Some snapshots of a group of delegates to a conference -- not dated.
103 Marking Michigan’s Most Historic Spot -- Mackinac Island, August 15, 1931.
Pictures of Mrs. McDonald, State Regent, and Mrs. Arthur Hutchison of Monroe, State Chairman of Conservation.
104-5 Pictures of the tablet placed at Mackinac Island August 15, 1931.
106 Announcement of 31st State Meeting, to be held in Detroit October 6-8, 1931.
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107-8 “Louisa St. Clair Chapter Entertains the State Conference”, written by Mrs. E.J. Savage for Michigan Women, with picture of Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, President General.
109-116 Reports and pictures of the State Conference in Detroit in October, 1931.
117 “What the Louisas are Doing”, a pamphlet by Mary G. Goddard, Regent.
Report of the chapter meeting of October 22, 1931, with a special lecture on Bird Life by Alden H. Hadley of New York.
118 Announcement and report of meetings of November 19th and December 17th, 1931.
Invitation, and report of Chapter Tea at Society of Arts and Crafts November 28, 1931, with pictures of Mrs. E. W. Stoddard, and Mrs. C. E. Swales.
119 Report of the 39th Birthday Luncheon at Book Cadillac January 16, 1932, with pictures of Mrs. Wistar W. Gates, and Mrs. David M. Sutter,
120 Report of February 18, 1932 meeting, and the Bridge Party which followed luncheon.
Pictures of Mrs. L. D. Smith, and Mrs. Norman G. Bowbeer.
121 Reports of S.A.R. Washington Birthday Banquet
122 Report of March 17, 1932 chapter meeting --also the Chapter Tea given at the Ingleside Club -- date not mentioned.
Report of Fort Pontchartrain Chapter birthday celebration.
123 Reports of birthday luncheon given for Mrs. Emma A. Fox, and the April meeting of Fort Pontchartrain chapter DAR.
Pictures of Mrs. Roland S. Mitchell, and Mrs. Charles Mooney.
124 Reports of C.A.R. activities.
Pictures of Mrs. Lloyd L. Hughes, and Mrs. John Anhut
125-127 Reports of the chapter’s book drive for AMMLA, and of the Cosmopolitan Club.
Picture of Mrs. J. Francis Quinn.
128 Report of April 28, 1932 meeting, and awarding winners of Prize Essay Contest.
Planting of two trees in front of Library, honoring Washington and Lincoln.
Pictures of Miss Myrtle Babcock, and Mrs. Harry C. Tatcher.
129-137 Reports of Continental Congress, April 1932, at which Mrs. Russell William Magna was elected President General, and Mrs. Henry B. Joy Recording Secretary General.
Report of Annual Meeting of the chapter on May 17, 1932.
Picture of Mrs. Frank L. Scott.





Pictures Contained in Scrapbok VII
Page
Mrs. John Anhut 124
Miss Myrtle Babcock 126
Mrs. Charles F. Bathrick 63, 90
Mrs. Norman G. Bowbeer 120
Mrs. John Brabson 69, 95
Mrs. Francis H. Breene 89
Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau 21, 23, 35, 44, 60
Lewis Cass 29
Mrs. William J. Chittenden 5
Mrs. S. W. Clarkson 5
Mrs. Adelaide Page Coe 101
Dean Stanley Coulter of Purdue 7
Mrs. Wirt Payson Doty 94
Mrs. William Fitzhugh Edwards 5
Mrs. Emma A. Fox 70, 95
Mrs. Louis Gascoigne 90
Mrs. Wistar W. Gates 71, 119
Mrs. Archibald N. Goddard 80, 98
Mrs. Heatley Green 36, 58, 92
Miss Kathleen Green 97
Mrs. Harold M. Hastings 63, 66, 79
Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart 35, 71, 108
Mrs. Lloyd L. Hughes 124
Mrs. Arthur Hutchison 103
Mrs. Henry B. Joy 1, 3, 9, 28, 46, 58, 88
Mrs. Robert L. Kerr 97
Mrs. Jacob J. Lamb 98
Mrs. Robert E. Landis 61, 100
Mrs. James H. McDonald 47, 63, 88, 100, 103
Miss Alice Louise McDuffee 46
Mrs. Charles H. Metcalf 36, 49
Mrs. Roland S. Mitchell 123
Mrs. Charles Mooney 123
Mrs. Henry L. Newnan 81
Mrs. A. E. Patterson 54
Mrs. Neinrich Pickert 9
Mrs. J. Francis Quinn 126
Miss Ida J. Raymond 89
Miss Marguerite Riddle 16, 28
Mrs. Frank L. Scott 130
Mrs. Don M. Simpson 67
Mrs. L. D. Smith 71, 120
Mrs. E. W. Stoddard 91, 118
Mrs. David M. Sutter 99, 119
Mrs. C. E. Swales 118
Mrs. Julius Y. Talmadge 35, 46
Mrs. Harry C. Thatcher 128
Mrs. Nancy DeGraff Toll 5
Mrs. Ralph Wisner 65
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Site where First Flag was Raised in Detroit 6
Historic Memorials Society Members in costume 8
Laying wreath at the statue of John Paul Jones, Washington 21
Madonna of the Trail, statue -- Upland, California 23, 24
Unveiling of Memorial to DAR Founders, Washington 51
DAR Delebates[sic] received at the White house 54
Group of Louisas, at dinner given by Mrs. Brosseau 60
Tomb Dedicated to Unknown Soldier of American Revolution 65
Members of CAR 73, 74
Marking grave of Real Daughter, Harriet Bishop Felton 77
Tablet marking DAR Forest 82-84
Carillon at Valley Forge Shrine, at Dedication of Michigan Bell 85
The Minuet, danced by CAR members 88
Pictures from the Patriotic Drama Afternoon 89
More pictures of the Drama Afternoon at Players’ Playhouse 93
Tablet placed at Mackinac Island, 1931 104-5
Pictures of State Conference in Detroit, 1931 109-116

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