Ashfield Historical
Society
457 Main St.
PO Box 277
Ashfield, MA 01330
(413) 628-4541.
The Ashfield Historical Society was formed in 1961. The society operates as a public charity. Most of the work of the society is done by interested volunteers organized in committees with various special interests. The society is governed by trustees and officers, and is supported financially largely by approximately 300 members who pay annual membership fees. Additional support comes from the sale of literature on the history of Ashfield, and prints made from negatives in the collection. A variety of fund-raising projects are undertaken each year. These might include bake sales, raffles, pancake breakfasts, and concerts. Direct appeals for donations are made for particular projects, and certain projects have received major grants.
Members meet annually to vote for officers and trustees, accept bylaws, and the reports of the officers, and they receive the newsletter of the organization. If you are interested in becoming a member, see the membership form.
Officers |
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President |
Norman Pike |
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Vice President |
Alden Gray |
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Treasurer |
Marilyn Bobetsky |
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Secretary |
Seth Cranston |
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Society Curator |
Grace Lesure |
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Web Site Manager |
David King
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Trustees |
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Joanne Ostrowski |
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Barbara D. Maloney |
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Kimball Howes |
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Lou Ratte |
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Nancy Gray Garvin |
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Committee |
Description |
Genealogy |
Specializes in genealogy and cemetery records. |
Program |
Plans and schedules special programs and events. |
Finance |
Concerned with accounting, financial stability, budgets, tax exempt status, and investments. |
Howes Brothers Photographic |
Specializes in the Howes Brothers Photographic Collection and other photographic collections. |
Membership |
Concerned with attracting and retaining members, membership record keeping, and membership satisfaction issues. |
Fund-raising and development |
Concerned with grants, donations, and major capital campaigns. |
The society has prepared two slide-illustrated programs dealing with the history of the Howes Brothers Collection and featuring examples of their work. They provide a peek into life as it was over 100 years ago. These well-received educational/entertaining presentations include approximately 100 images with program times adjustable to group needs. The presentations can be made in meeting places or homes. They are appropriate to people of all ages and interests. A darkened room is requires. There is a fee for the benefit of the collection. Call Kimball Howes (413) 584-4976 for details or to make arrangements.
1. New England
Reflections.
2. Through the Lenses of the Howes Brothers