Mangini/ St. Peter's Collection, bulk 1952/1953

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Mangini, Jack
Abstract:
This collection of photographs depicts some of the sports teams and religious events students at St. Peter’s Academy participated in, primarily from 1952-53.
Extent:
1 folder
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

In this collection of photographs, the majority of people in the photographs have been identified. A letter “P” from a uniform is also included.

Biographical / historical:

This is a collection of George Bolster photographs of sport teams, class, graduation, May Day, Christmas Party, Varsity Club, and Monsignor Burns relating to St. Peter’s Academy 1941 – 1953 and includes handwritten notes, class lists and sport award jacket letter for football.

St. Peter's School opened in 1855 and the first school closed in 1882. St. Peter's Academy opened in 1926. In 1954, a new school opened with 149 students in the four-year high school and 551 students in the grade school. By the late 1960s, St. Peter's parishioners could no longer financially sustain St. Peter's Academy. In 1976, St. Peter's Academy became Saratoga Central Catholic High.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Items in this collection may be subject to Copyright Laws.

Terms of access:

Items may only be used in the Saratoga Room.

Location of this collection:
49 Henry Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, United States
Contact:
518-584-7860