From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: St. Mary's School play in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of the cast of the play "Spider Island," performed by students of St. Mary's School in March of 1946.
[First posted on this date in 2017.]

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Cast of play at St. Mary's School

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of the cast of the play "Spider Island," performed by students of St. Mary's School in March of 1946.

[First posted on this date in 2017.]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: St. Mary's School drama club

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the St. Mary's cast for the play "Out of the Frying Pan."

It was taken in March of 1947 by a professional photographer, a Mr. Hartman whose business was once located at 22 Woodlawn Ave in Ansonia.

Front row (l. to r.): Mike Homa, "Mc.E." Marie Comboni, Terry Colonace, Joan Kirby, Jean M.E. and Jimmie Duplese.

Back row (l. to r.): George Harris, Amy Connay, D. Stafferi, Joe McCormack, L. Sheilding, Jack Brady, and Charles Dirienzo.

[Originally posted on this date in 2017]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: St. Mary's School in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of the cast of the play "Spider Island," performed by students of St. Mary's School in March of 1946.

This great photo was previously posted on this date in 2017. Recognize anyone?

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Turnback Tuesday' (on Wednesday) highlights St. Mary's School in Derby

Turnback Tuesday visits the old St. Mary’s School that was located on the corner of Cottage and Elizabeth Streets.

The school was built/dedicated in 1897 with the 1st graduating class in 1901. Prior to the school being built, the students used the basement of the church.

The first image shows the crossing bridge connecting different sections of the school. The second image is of two girls attending the school with their backs towards Cottage Street under that crossing bridge.

In 1953, a new school was built, and the old one was removed in 1969, where the parking lot of the church is today.

These photos are a recent donation to the Library in memory of the Farley family. Images were taken in the early 1950s.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

'Turnback Tuesday' Facebook memory from this date in 2017

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the St. Mary's cast for the play "Out of the Frying Pan."

The photo was taken in March of 1947 by a professional photographer, a Mr. Hartman whose business was once located at 22 Woodlawn Ave. in Ansonia.

Front row (l. to r.): Mike Homa, "Mc.E." Marie Comboni, Terry Colonace, Joan Kirby, Jean M.E. and Jimmie Duplese. Back row (l. to r.): George Harris, Amy Connay, D. Stafferi, Joe McCormack, L. Sheilding, Jack Brady, and Charles Dirienzo.

'Turnback Tuesday' features Class of '39 at St. Mary's School in Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at another graduating class of 1939, St. Mary’s School, Derby.

These young students are sitting in front of the grand steps of St. Mary’s Church, a structure that still stands as grand today.

The two priests sitting in front are Fr. Andrew J. Plunket on the left and we believe the priest on the right is Fr. John J. Barney.

This photo is a recent donation to the Library, but again we need your help to identify those in the photo. One of these students could be your grandparent, aunt, or uncle.

Thank you in advance for your help in "Hunting for History."

Thanks go to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Assumption Girls JV Cagers win tournament at St. Mary's in Milford

Sharing from Assumption School Facebook page:

"Congratulations to our Girls JV Cagers who won the St. Mary's tournament today! Amazing job, ladies! We're so proud of you - on and off the court!"

Great job, girls!

'Turnback Tuesday' features St. Mary's drama club photo

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features the St. Mary's cast for the play "Out of the Frying Pan." It was taken in March, 1947 by a professional photographer, a Mr. Hartman whose business was once located at 22 Woodlawn Ave., Ansonia. 
Front row (l. to r.): Mike Homa, "Mc.E." Marie Comboni, Terry Colonace, Joan Kirby, Jean M.E. and Jimmie Duplese. 
Back row (l. to r.): George Harris, Amy Connay, D. Stafferi, Joe McCormack, L. Sheilding, Jack Brady and Charles Dirienzo.

Thanks to the Derby Public Library for sharing this interesting photo from 1947.

'Turnback Tuesday' features St. Mary's School students in play from 1946

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of the cast of the play "Spider Island," performed by students of St. Mary's School in Derby in March of 1946.


Thanks go to Derby Public Library for providing the community with this interesting local history!