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BSM elects new officers
and remembers Big Springs Historical Society elected new officers at their January 25, 2009 annual meeting and later hosted "Just Ask" columnist Bob Marcotte for a program remembering Rochester’s contribution to WWII. Marcotte shared interesting details about the infamous photo taken at Iwo Jima of the U.S. Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi. Apparently the photographer shot the photograph using Folmer-Graflex camera made in Rochester, NY. In addition, Rochester companies provided as much as 75 percent of the optical equipment that aimed Navy guns and Army artillery. Though 42,000 men and women from the Monroe County area served in the military during that time, industrial employment here at home nearly doubled due to the infusion of students, minorities and women into the workforce. Posters from those years are on display at the museum and include popular slogans such as, "I’ve found the job where I fit best" and "The more women at work, the sooner we win!" The collection of WWII memorabilia includes an exhibit created by 12-year old Michael Roll, WWII posters, military souvenirs and original uniforms. It will remain on display for a few weeks. The museum is open on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. The historical society welcomes Susan Deragon, who will take over as board president. Other elections include Meg Donegan as vice-president, Mary Thomas as secretary and Karen Stalica as treasurer. The current board welcomed new members Martha Cappotelli, Sue Carson, Dick Fisher and Anna Worden.
Newly elected officers and
members at the annual meeting of Big Spring Historical Society |
