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June 17, 2018 Sunday 2 pm Elizabeth Coachman will speak on Dr. Mary Safford gynecologic surgeon, writer, feminist

Posted on June 12, 2018 by earltaylor

June 17 Sunday 2 pm Elizabeth Coachman will speak about her book about Dr. Mary Safford Mary Jane Safford, MD: Indomitable Mite by Elizabeth I Coachman, MD This is the first comprehensive biography of 19th century physician, writer, feminist, progressive reformer, … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2356 Ralph Watson Fearing

Posted on June 10, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2356   Ralph Watson Fearing At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2355 Franklin Hill

Posted on June 3, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2355   Franklin Hill In September 1951 City Councilor Julius Ansel (on the left) and Mayor John B. Hynes posed for this photograph at the ceremonies held for the ground-breaking of the new Franklin Hill Avenue Public Housing … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2354 Liberty Theatre

Posted on May 27, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2354   Liberty Theatre Dorchester once had lots of neighborhood movie theatres. Today we have a photo of the Liberty Theatre located on Blue Hill Avenue between Esmond and Charlotte Streets.  Built in the 1920s, I am not … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illutration 2353 Edgar L. Wood

Posted on May 20, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2353    Edgar L. Wood At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of World … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2352 Pauline Frederick

Posted on May 13, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2352    Pauline Frederick, 1883-1938. Pauline Frederick was a stage and screen actress of international reputation.  This photograph was taken when she was 7 years old. Pauline Frederick was born Pauline Beatrice Libby on August 12, 1883.  She … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2351 Charles Willis Crowell

Posted on May 6, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2351    Charles Willis Crowell At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of World War 1. Using a collection of photographs we have of World War … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2350 Clifford Burton Fletcher

Posted on April 29, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2350    Clifford Burton Fletcher At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of WWI Dorchester … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2349 Swimmers Jumping Off Bridge

Posted on April 22, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2349    Swimmers jumping off bridge Is it spring yet?   With thoughts turning to summer and the pleasures of warmer weather, we were reminded of this photograph.  September 1, 1980, “With the temperature in the 80’s plus high … Continue reading →

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Dorchester Illustration 2348 Leslie Moore

Posted on April 15, 2018 by earltaylor

Dorchester Illustration no. 2348    Leslie Moore At the Dorchester Historical Society, we are in the process of a year-long project to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of World War I. Using a collection of photographs we have of World War … Continue reading →

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