We are fortunate enough to know how the brothers contributed to the war effort... but what about the sisters? This wonderful article (thank you for sending, Idie!) highlights a time when Ida went out of her way to help a soldier connect with his girlfriend. As you can imagine, he was very appreciative. Enjoy!
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This document is absolutely huge!
I had it sized down because it wouldn't even fit in my scanner. I remember my high school diploma was 8 1/2 x 11 or smaller... I can just picture Edmund walking down the aisle to Pomp and Circumstance, and accepting the paper proof of his accomplishment all rolled up into a scroll. Unlike the our newer, smaller, more manageable certificates, it must have felt pretty grand. Click on "comments" above to add your thoughts and/or memories! Armand's War Department card, complete with "im" scratched out of "Santomassimo" on his photograph, but clearly written out everywhere else. Anyone have an idea of when the "imo" was dropped, and why? I assume that the family wanted a shorter surname, but dropping one syllable doesn't seem to make all that much of a difference!
Click on "comments" above to add your thoughts and/or memories! A reminder of the importance of music and art in education. I know Armand loved music, and instilled that love of it in me and my sister. I imagine that all of the siblings at one time or another received a certificate like the ones below.
Here are a few certificates, given to Armand and to Edmund from the Ferry Street School (closed in 1938) and Fair Haven Junior High (still in operation). Click on "comments" above to add your thoughts and/or memories! |