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Society History


Minerva Historical Society Beginnings

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The mission of the Minerva Historical Society is to preserve, protect, and promote the history of the Town of Minerva
Minerva Historical Society Charter Meeting photo taken in Oct 1984
Charles LaBar, Helen Shevlin, Mary Maguire Shirley McNally, Mildred Lynch, Mabel Jones, Clarence Jones. Charter members of the Historical Society at the meeting on October 1984 when the Charter was received.
The first meeting of the Minerva Historical Society was held on March 22, 1955 in the home of Mabel and Clarence Jones. 
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Mabel had been appointed the Minerva Town Historian the previous year.  She would continue in that role until she passed in 1986.  Mabel dedicated 32 years of her life to preserving the history of the Minerva Community.  Part of that service was becoming a founding member and driving force of the newly formed Historical Society,
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President Miss Rose Cronin
Helen Keenan Shevlin Image
Vice President Mrs. Helen Keenan
Shirley McNally Image
Treasurer Miss Shirley Donnelly
Mildred Lynch Image
Secretary Mildred Lynch
More about Mildred
April 1977 Quarterly
April 1985 Quarterly
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1384 Cty Rte 29

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  • About
    • What We Do >
      • Education >
        • Mabel Jones Scholarship
      • Preservation >
        • Minerva Beginnings
        • Federal Flats Cemetery
        • Irishtown Schoolhouse
        • Minerva History Books
    • In theNews
    • Society History
    • Contact Us
  • Programs
    • Barn Quilts
    • Programs 2023
    • Past Programs >
      • Captain Dennis Barnes
      • Mountain View Sign Lighting
  • Museum
    • “Minerva Schools -A Century of Memories, 1925-2025”. >
      • District 1 >
        • District 1 - Alfred White School
        • District 1 – Olmstedille Union School
      • The Ryan District
      • Aiden Lair School
      • Historical Map of Minerva Schools
    • Sept. 2023 MCS Visit
    • Museum Programs >
      • Quilts and Curiosities >
        • Quilters
      • Woods and Water Resourcs >
        • Moxam Mountain: Historical Profile
        • Vanderwhacker Mountain: Historical Profile
  • Quarterlies
    • 1970 - 1979
    • 1980 - 1989
    • 1990 - 1999
    • 2000 - 2009
    • 2010 - 2019
    • 2020 - 2029
  • Resources
    • History and Headlines Blog
    • Town of Minerva Historian
    • Genealogy Resources
    • Local Historical Societies, Museums and Libraries
  • Support
    • Thank You
    • Donations
    • Fundraising
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Calendar