Holyoke, Mass

Voted to Admit Women

by Laurel | May 28th, 2010

May 28, 1902

The Holyoke camera club met at John Wood’s studio last evening and voted to secure rooms, the matter being left in the hands of the trustees, G. E. Corser, W. A. Lynch and W. C. Roberts. There are now about 30 members to the club, and it was voted last night to admit women members.

From The Springfield Republican.

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