History in Photos

History in Photos

The Rotary Club of Livingston · New Jersey

History in Photos

Five moments from the club's archive, from charter night at the Condor in 1950 to 800 books bound for Nigeria in 2002. All photographs courtesy of the West Essex Tribune archive.

The club's first officers at the charter dinner, May 22, 1950

1950

Charter night at the Condor

The club's first officers at the charter dinner on May 22, 1950. Rotary International had granted the charter on May 5, sponsored by the West Orange and Whippany clubs, with delegations from 21 clubs on hand. Left to right: Nicholas Cordasco, George Schwahl, Jerome Lewis, William McChesney, Frank W. Schork, Victor C. Gilbert and Sam Winkler.

West Essex Tribune, May 25, 1950; photo by Police Chief William Hucker.

Flagpole dedication for the Livingston First Aid Squad, 1961

1961

A flagpole for the First Aid Squad

The club donated a flagpole to the Livingston First Aid Squad, part of a series of gifts to the town's emergency services that began with a fire-rescue truck in 1954.

West Essex Tribune archive.

Scholarship awards, 1975

1975

Scholarship awards

Scholarship awards, 1975. The club has funded scholarships for local students since 1957, a tradition that continues today.

West Essex Tribune archive.

Youth exchange student welcome, 1975

1975

Welcoming the world

A Youth Exchange welcome, 1975. Livingston has hosted exchange students since 1961, from Belgium, New Zealand, Tasmania and Brazil.

West Essex Tribune archive.

Books for Africa shipment, 2002

2002

Books for Africa

800 books bound for Nigeria, 2002, collected and shipped as part of the club's Books for Africa effort.

West Essex Tribune archive.

From the Pages of the West Essex Tribune

Vintage Press Clippings

Eight moments of club history as they actually ran in print, from the 1951 horse show to a Gift of Life rescue in 2008.

Newspaper clipping: Getting Set for Rotary Horse Show, West Essex Tribune, September 20, 1951

1951

Getting Set for Rotary Horse Show

Volunteers ready the club’s annual horse show, with a pony among the prizes.

West Essex Tribune, September 20, 1951 · Page 1

Newspaper clipping: Trick Rider Will Appear at Rotary Rodeo, West Essex Tribune, September 17, 1953

1953

Trick Rider Will Appear at Rotary Rodeo

Sonny Emberger heads the bill at the club’s rodeo.

West Essex Tribune, September 17, 1953 · Page 6

Newspaper clipping: Rotary Rodeo to Be Held Saturday, West Essex Tribune, September 30, 1954

1954

Rotary Rodeo to Be Held Saturday

Rodeo week in Livingston, and the club presents a salvage truck to the Volunteer Fire Department.

West Essex Tribune, September 30, 1954 · Page 1

Newspaper clipping: Many Scholarships, Prizes Awarded to Class of 1963, West Essex Tribune, June 20, 1963

1963

Many Scholarships, Prizes Awarded to Class of 1963

Joseph Monesmith receives the top award, an $800 scholarship presented by the Rotary Club.

West Essex Tribune, June 20, 1963 · Page 1

Newspaper clipping: Approve License for Rotary Circus, West Essex Tribune, May 15, 1969

1969

Approve License for Rotary Circus

The Township Council green-lights the club’s circus fundraiser.

West Essex Tribune, May 15, 1969 · Page 30

Newspaper clipping: Marilyn Stoloff Is Exchange Student, West Essex Tribune, August 21, 1975

1975

Marilyn Stoloff Is Exchange Student

A Rotary exchange student bound for Saltillo, Mexico.

West Essex Tribune, August 21, 1975 · Page 1

Newspaper clipping: Oktoberfest Will Benefit Rotary Scholarship Fund, West Essex Tribune, October 12, 1995

1995

Oktoberfest Will Benefit Rotary Scholarship Fund

A dance and Oktoberfest at the Elks’ Lodge raises scholarship dollars.

West Essex Tribune, October 12, 1995 · Page 2

Newspaper clipping: Former Residents Open Hearts and Home to Boy in Need of Surgery, West Essex Tribune, February 14, 2008

2008

Former Residents Open Hearts and Home to Boy in Need of Surgery

The club sponsors a Gift of Life child for life-saving heart surgery.

West Essex Tribune, February 14, 2008 · Page 8

Every photo has a story

These photographs come from the West Essex Tribune archive. Explore the full 75-year timeline on the Our History page.

EXPLORE THE FULL TIMELINE