October 2015 Historian Report for November Board Meetings
Marybelle Beigh, Westfield Historian
Historian Activities During October 2015:
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On vacation in Silverton CO from October 1 through 15, 2015
Provided September Historian report via email for Town Board Meeting of October 7th
Attended Village Board meeting October 19th; provided September Historian Report
Met with client, Bob Breads, to examine some historic photos of Volusia; borrowed same to
make copies and scan to archives
 Researching historic documents of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Westfield NY, at request of
anonymous client
 Exploring options and ideas for 2016 Chautauqua County History Fair booth, continued
 BeeLines articles researched, written, and published with historic photos in Westfield
Republican in October:
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“Drunk History” of Lincoln-Bedell Story and Westfield NY 1860 picture questioned Lithograph/Drawing of Union Block area of Westfield in mid 1800’s from 1854 Chautauqua
County Wall map
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History of “Grace Bedell House” on Washington St - photo of house circa 1960