SHS Accession #1963.04.01b
#1988.16.06[i]
A few weeks ago, in “Why Was Superintendent Heald There? The Story Behind a 1922 School Photo,” I wrote about a North Scarborough School photograph depicting children, Mr. Heald, and several other adults. I have since come across two additional photos from that same event that are worth sharing.
The original photographs were donated to the museum twenty-five years apart by different individuals. Neither carries a date nor any identifying names. However, a close examination revealed that the adults and several of the children are wearing the same clothing as those in the previously identified photograph, which allowed me to confidently date both images to 1922.
Children in a Circle: Donald Hillock stands in the center holding a ball aloft, with Lena Sherman at the far right. Remodeled North Scarborough School, 1922.
Children with Arms Outstretched: The group appears to be doing calisthenics. Donald Hillock leads the children, with Lena Sherman standing to his right. Remodeled North Scarborough School, 1922.
Conclusion
My continuing goal is to ensure these photographs are preserved, understood, and shared with future generations.
ENDNOTES
[i] All photos courtesy Scarborough (Maine) Historical Society.
Disclaimer: This article was researched and written by the author. AI photo enhancement tools were used to improve image quality, and Grammarly was used for editing.
Don Taylor, Historian
Scarborough Historical Society
