*Note the new date for the Antique Show on the upcoming events page.*
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A sterling silver letter opener inscribed “Cardinal Cushing”.
This letter opener was given to the Society by John and Jane Kotowski. John received it from his aunt Helene Kotowski in 1969 who had received it from Richard Cardinal Cushing, Archbishop of Boston. Helene was a member of the Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception who came to establish Sancta Maria Hospital (the Red Sox Hospital). Sister Helene first nursed the Cardinal in the early 1950s and continued as his personal nurse until his death in 1970. After retirement she lived to the age of 92.
Letter opener Model No. 750 from Aucello Bros. Co.,Inc. Malden Mass.
Annual Meeting May 2 at 7 PM
In Memoriam
Frank F. Russell, Jr.
The Malden Historical Society is saddened to announce the passing of our longtime colleague on April 29, 2021. Frank was a native Maldonian whose love for this city was always evident.
Frank graduated from Malden High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History at U.Mass. (Amherst) and a J.D. from Suffolk University.
Frank was a member of the Society for over 30 years serving in several capacities – president, treasurer, director. During his tenure he served on most of the Society Committees especially the Publication Committee and Collections Committee. He was most happy when discovering bits of history long forgotten. His indomitable perseverance and knack for doing research was legendary. This was exemplified in his latest history of Malden, as well as in Society “Register” publications, Malden Images, Malden Postcards, a Maplewood history, property research done for the Malden Historical Commission and his articles in the Newsletter of the Society (Sandy Bank Sentinel).
Frank enjoyed giving lectures and tours about Malden; his cemetery tours were always a highlight of the year. Frank was an avid viewer of e-bay always looking for Malden items for his own collection and that of the Society. He always found something interesting to bring and discuss at the yearly “Show and Tell” meeting.
Besides being a historian Frank was very active in the city. He had a law practice in Malden for many years and served in the City Solicitor offices of both Malden and Somerville. He served on the Mayor’s Housing Task Force (Malden) and on the Board of Directors of the Monsignor Neagle Apartments and the Malden Chamber of Commerce.
He is survived by his children, Madison and Ned; his mother Denise; and sister Leanne and her family.
JT
As you can see from the above letter, the Society is back in action and looking forward to presenting a new year of programing. Watch here for updates.
Two new pages added!
If you hadn't noticed, in the list at the top left , we have added two new pages one for our quarterly newsletter and the other our new online store. The first issue has been posted on the newslatter page. On the list at the top left, we have added two new pages one for our quarterly newsletter and our store is live and will allow you to buy the Society's publications with the security of your credit card. Take a look and let us know what you think.
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The Society has just signed a contract to particpate in the publication of a new book on the history of Malden. Watch here for more details.
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Malden Historical Society
36 Salem St
Malden, MA 02148
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