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WORCESTER HISTORICAL MUSEUM 30 Elm Street Worcester, Massachusetts ARCHIVES Grace, Milton, Photograph Collection 1999.121 Processed by William F. Carroll, C.A. October, 1999

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W O R C E S T E R H I S T O R I C A LM U S E U M

30 Elm Street

Worcester, Massachusetts

A R C H I V E S

Grace, Milton,Photograph Collection

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Processed by William F. Carroll, C.A.October, 1999

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

s e r i e s p a g e b o x

C o l l e c t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n 3

B i o g r a p h i c a l I n f o r m a t i o n 4

S c o p e a n d C o n t e n t 5

S e r i e s D e s c r i p t i o n 6

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2 M i d d l e s e x A v e n u e S c h o o l 8 1

3 Q u i n s i g a m o n d S c h o o l 1 1 1

4 M i s c e l l a n e o u s 1 2 1

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C o l l e c t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n

Abstract: The Milton Grace Photograph Collection is comprised of group portraits of schoolclasses taught by Grace in the Worcester Public Schools, grades 4-6, from early 1950s to early1980s, and related items.

Finding Aids: Finding Aid in print form available in the Repository. Item level control.

Preferred Citation: Archives of the Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm Street, Worcester,M a s s a c h u s e t t s .

Provenance: Donated by Arthur Longwell, Worcester (Brother-in-law), September, 1999.

Access: The Finding Aid is cataloged in MARC under the following subject headings (Icsh,gmgpc, tgm, etc.)

Grace, Milton, 1926-1999.Middlesex Avenue School (Worcester, Mass.) - Students - Photographs.Quinsigamond School (Worcester, Mass.) - Students - Photographs.Rice Square School (Worcester, Mass.) - Students - Photographs.Teaehers - Massachuse t t s - Worces te r.Students - Massachusetts - Worcester - Photographs.

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Biographical/Historical Information

Milton Grace was bom on July 20, 1926 in Worcester, Mass., the son of Morris and AdelleGrace. He had two brothers, James and Charles. The parents ran a fruit and vegetable store onWater Street, and the Grace family lived nearby. When he was young. Milt would help out at thestore, and later on would drive the tmck to Boston at 4 in the moming to pick up the producewi th h is fa ther.

He attended Worcester Publie Schools, and when he was young he would attend religiouseducat ion c lasses af ter school .

He was a veteran of World War II, and served in the Asian Theater of War in the Phillipines asan M.P. After his discharge he came back to Worcester and went to Worcester State TeachersCollege. When he graduated from there he took a job as an elementary school teacher in theWorcester Public Schools. He was a very conscientious teacher and took a personal interest ineach of his students. Milton retired in 1983, and he and his wife Dorothy enjoyed theirretirement with their family and friends.

Although they had no children of their own, they would come to all birthday parties and familyaffairs. They were the kind of couple who were always willing to help out financially or with ajob to be done.

He was of an athletic nature and during the summer he used to be a swimming instructor for theTown of Auburn and for summer camps in New Hampshire. He enjoyed playing tennis at theYMCA, and he and Arthur Longwell (fils) were partners for thirty-five years, and traveled allover New England winning many toumaments. Milt was a left-handed player and my son tellsme that it was hard to hit one of Milt's left-handed drives.

Milton Grace was a good friend and is greatly missed.

Written by Arthur Longwell,W o r c e s t e r H i s t o r i c a l M u s e u m Vo l u n t e e r

October, 1999.

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Scope and Content

The collection is comprised of class photographs of 4"̂ and 6"" grade classes taught by MiltonGrace during his teaching career at three Worcester public schools for the early 1950s through1985. Most students in each of the photographs are identified. In addition the collectionincludes letters and notes from past students, and a clipping relating to Grace's winning of atenn i s t ou rnamen t .

The collection provides insight into the life and professional activities of Milton Grace for morethan 30 years. It also provides detailed observation of changes in youth's clothing and hair stylesfrom the 1950s through the 1980s.

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Series Description

Series 1: Rice Square School. Photographs of classes taught by Grace from 1983-1985.(3 items)

Series 2: Middlesex Avenue School. Photographs of classes taught by Grace from 1966-1981.(22 items)

Series 3: Quinsigamond School, Photographs of classes taught by Grace from 1953-1964, andfrom 1981-1982.(9 items)

Series 4: Miscellaneous. Unidentified photographs and lists, letters, clippings.(6 items)

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Series 1, Rice Square School

Box # Folder # Accession # Description

1 1 1999.121.1.1a-b Grade 4 students, Rice Square School, Worcester,Massachusetts, 1983 ; group portrait, 5 x 7 in.,kodacolor print. (2 copies)

1 1 1999.121.1.2 Grade 4 students. Rice Square School, Worcester,Massachusetts, 1984 : group portrait, 5x7 in.,kodacolor print.

1 1 1999.121.1.3a-c Grade 4 students. Rice Square School, Worcester,Massachusetts, 1985 : group portrait, 5x7 in.,kodacolor print. (3 copies)

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Series 2, Middlesex Avenue School

A c c e s s i o n # D e s c r i p t i o n

1999.121.2.1a-e Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, March 15, 1966 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (5 copies)

1999.121.2.2 Grade 4 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, March 15, 1966 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print.

1999.121.2.3a-b Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, March 20, 1967 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)

1999.121.2.4a-b Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, May 14, 1968 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)

1999.121.2.5a-b Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, May 20, 1969 ; groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)

1999.121.2.6 Grade 5-6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, May 20, 1969 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print.

1999.121.2.7 Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, March 31, 1970 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print.

1999.121.2.8a-b Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, March 19, 1971 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)

1999.121.2.9 Grade 2 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, March 19, 1971 : groupportrait, 5x7 in., kodacolor print.

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Series 2, continued

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Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1971-1972 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)Memoranda and list of class names. (2 items)

Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1972-1973 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (7 copies)List of class names.

Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1973-1974 : groupportrait, 5x7 in., kodacolor print.

Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1973-1974 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (3 copies)List of student names.

Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1975-1976 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)

Grade 5 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1975-1976 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print.

Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1976-1977 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (7 copies)Letter, list of student names. (2 items)

Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1977-1978 : groupportrait, 5x7 in., kodacolor print.

Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1978-1979 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)List of student names.

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Series 2, continued

1999.121.2.19a-f Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue Sehool,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1979-1980 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (6 copies)

1999.121.2.20 Grade 6 students, Middlesex Avenue School,Worcester, Massachusetts, 1980-1981 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. Last class,schoo l c losed 1981 .

1999.121.2.21 Middlesex Avenue School student body, 1980-1981: group portrait, 5 x 7 in., silver gelatin print. "Lastpicture at Middlesex - entire school."

1999.121.2.22a-b Middlesex Avenue School staff, 1980-1981 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print. (2 copies)

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Series 3, Quinsigamond School

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D e s c r i p t i o n

Grade 4 students, Quinsigamond School, Worcester,Massachusetts, 1954-1955 ; group portrait, 5x7 in.,silver gelatin print / Arthur S. Adams. (3 copies)

Grade 5 students, Quinsigamond School, Worcester,Massachusetts, 1953-1954 ; group portrait, 5x7 in.,silver gelatin print / Arthur S. Adams. (3 copies)

"Mr. Grace's class at Quinsigamond School, n.d. :group portrait, 5x7 in., kodacolor print.

"Mr. Grace's class at Quinsigamond School, 1959-1960" : group portrait, 5x7 in., kodacolor print.

Grade 5 students, Quinsigamond School, Worcester,Massachusetts, May 1961 : group portrait, 5 x 7 in.,kodacolor print. (7 copies)

Grade 4-5 students, Quinsigamond School,Worcester, Massachusetts, May 10, 1962 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print.

Grade 4 students, Quinsigamond School, Worcester,Massachusetts, May 15, 1963 : group portrait, 5x7in., kodacolor print.List of student names.

Grade 4-5 students, Quinsigamond School,Worcester, Massachusetts, May 13, 1964 : groupportrait, 5 x 7 in., kodacolor print.

Grade 6 students, Quinsigamond School, Worcester,Massachusetts, 1981-1982 : group portrait, 5x7 in.,kodacolor print.List of s tudent names.

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Series 4, Miscellaneous

B o x # F o l d e r # A c c e s s i o n # D e s c r i p t i o n

1 4 1999 .121 .4 .1 "M i l t on Grave l ' s p i c t u re " , c l ass p i c t u re , schoo l anddate unknown : group portrait, 5 x 7 in., silvergelatin print.

1 4 1 9 9 9 . 1 2 1 . 4 . 2 C a r d , w i t h l e t t e r t o M i l t o n G r a c e f r o m f o r m e rstudent Maryellen Dinneen Brisbois, 1998.

1 4 1 9 9 9 . 1 2 1 . 4 . 3 M a r y e l l e n D i n n e e n B r i s b o i s , 3 b o y s , 1 9 9 8 ( ? ) :group portrait, 3 x 4 in., kodacolor print.

1 4 1 9 9 9 . 1 2 1 . 4 . 4 M i l t o n G r a c e : p o r t r a i t , 2 x 3 i n . , k o d a c o l o r p r i n t .

1 5 1 9 9 9 . 1 2 1 . 4 . 5 L i s t o f s t u d e n t n a m e s . G r a d e 4 , 1 9 7 4 - 1 9 7 5 . ( N omatching print)

1 5 1 9 9 9 . 1 2 1 . 4 . 6 C l i p p i n g : M i l t o n G r a c e w i n s t e i m i s t o u r n a m e n t ,[S.I., s.n., n.d.]

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