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Mr. and Mrs. George C. Johnston Jr. of the Emerald Society
Title
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Johnston Jr. of the Emerald Society
Subject
Waldorf Moments Project
Social Memory
Description
Donated by Dr. Barbara Lewthwaite, these photographs show her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Johnston Jr., who were members of the Emerald Society. The Emerald Society Ball was held in our Grand Ballroom in 1959 with Mr. Johnston serving as Grand Marshall to the procession.
Source
Dr. Barbara Lewthwaite, donor
Date
1959
Original Format
Sepia Photographs
Physical Dimensions
8 1/2 x 11
Collection
Citation
“Mr. and Mrs. George C. Johnston Jr. of the Emerald Society,” Host to the World, accessed April 28, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/879.