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On January 24, 1895 a group of fifteen women, meeting at the
home of Mrs. William Gerry Slade in New York City,
founded the National Society of New England Women, an organization
whose members are descended from
New Englanders residing in the New England
Colonies prior to 1789.
They had as their objective the promotion of social and
Intellectual intercourse among their members, uniting other
Women throughout the United States with similar backgrounds And with the same desires. The nucleus grew rapidly and soon
There were eight hundred members living in New York City.
And during the first years they sponsored many programs; Some productions were held in the metropolitan Opera House
and
in The old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Today
there are colonies in many states; From Maine to Texas and Coast to Coast.
On the Society’s 100th anniversary, a Bronze
marker was placed at the grave of founder Emma Hardy Slade at Mt Auburn
Cemetery in Cambridge, MA
The
Objects of our Society:
The object of
this Society shall be to bring together in social relation, Women of New
England
ancestry to engage in
Patriotic, civic and charitable work, thus to perpetuate the lofty ideals and
example of their forefathers.
What do the New
England Women do?
We have several charitable projects which include:
Kurn Hattin
Homes- a residential school for underprivileged
boys and girls in Westminster, VT.
Clarke School for the Deaf - the first institution using the
oral method of teaching the deaf.
Financial assistance to the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and
Airmen's Club in New York City,
Financial assistance to the U.S.O.
clubs and veterans' hospitals. Emma Hardy
Slade Student Loan Fund
Maude Brown Pendleton Student Loan Fund Pacific University
NSNEW Endowment Fund
Who is eligible to
join the New England Women?
Any woman who is eighteen years of age or older, who can
prove descent from one or more ancestors born in
New England prior to
the signing of the Constitution of the United States in 1789 and/or born in
Nassau or Suffolk counties, Long Island, New York Prior to
1700, is eligible. Membership is by
invitation
however, inquiries may
be directed to the local Colony.
In addition, there are special membership categories
for boys
and
girls under six years of age (Cradle Roll) and girls aged six through 18
(Juniors)
Insignia:
The insignia is interesting and symbolic.
“The six crests of our New England States are equally spread
on
a golden circle. Massachusetts is represented by the figure
of Indian Chief, Massasoit, Rhode Island, the anchor, Connecticut,
three intertwined grapevines;
Maine, the pine tree; New Hampshire,
the
ship; and Vermont, the stag’s head. The stalk of maize signifies
remembrance of the
Colony saved from starvation by this Indian
man in the wilderness.”
The insignia is worn hin on the left side
with the red toward the
center of the body. The insignia was
designed by Miss Hattie
Slade, daughter of the founder, Mrs. William Gerry Slade.
Our Society Colors:
The colors are red and white, and the explanation is this:
“The good ship Mayflower sailed from Old England under
the flag of St. George,
white flag with red cross. This flag, with the
addition of the crowned
monogram of the King; was used in
1643 when the Colonies
of Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut
and New Haven formed an
alliance under the United Colonies
of
New England, from whom we proudly claim our spiritual heritage.”
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