Sweet Adelines Big D Chapter Scrapbook 1
My Mother, LoRee McGee, discovered Sweet Adelines in 1959. My dad got a booth at the Hobby Show held that year on the State Fair grounds for his business. The Sweet Adelines Big D chapter sang several times during the show, and LoRee got hooked. She joined the chapter on the spot. She remained a Sweet Adeline for the rest of her life. Years later she helped found the RichTones.
This scrapbook covers the early history of the Big D Chapter, from 1958 to about 1962. Book 2 covers from then until about 1967.
While reading this, you'll see many references to "Region 10". Back in the days of this scrapbook, Sweet Adelines Region 10 covered all of Texas and Louisiana. Some years later, Region 10 was split in twain, with the coastal areas keeping the Region 10 name, and the inland areas getting the name "Region 25".
Table of contents
Cover
Our heartfelt thanks...
History of the Big D Chapter 1957-1960
History, page 2
Two newspaper clippings, Sept 1958
Clipping from Dallas Morning News, Christmas party invitation
Helen Trullinger
Big D Chorus
Charter Party invitation
Newspaper clipping, Feb 27, 1959
Charter party program
Charter Party Guests
Welcome letter from International
Four clippings February-April 1959
Fundraising for National Headquarters Building in Tulsa
Brick notes
Brick notes
Three newspaper clippings & Schedule for First Annual Southwestern Hobby Show, June-September 1959
Southwestern Hobby Show
Big D's first delegate to International Oct. 1959
Region # 10 Organizational Meeting August 29-30 1959
Region # 10 First Regional Meeting August 29-30, 1959
Region # 10 First Regional Meeting August 29-30, 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Program book for International Convention and Quartet Competition 1959
Christmas Buffet invitation; two newspaper clippings February 1960
Three newspaper clippings
Southern Region 10 meeting, Corpus Christi, Texas. Feb. 20-21, 1960
Southern Region 10, Second Regional Meeting Program
Two newspaper clippings, Feb 1960
Bourbon Street New Orleans Program
Newspaper clipping, May 1960; Thank you note from Jean Ann Young
Installation Dinner at Chantley's May 1, 1960
Installation Dinner at Chantley's May 1, 1960
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA 22nd International Program
SPEBSQSA Hostess Ribbon; Newspaper clipping
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Big "D" Chapter yearbook, June 1960
Third Regional Meeting, Region 10
Third Regional Meeting, Region 10
Third Regional Meeting, Region 10
Three newspaper clippings
Letter from Mayor Thornton; Big Tex ribbon
Delegate Ribbon / Nametag for 14th International
Barbershops Never Like This (Newspaper clipping, August 23, 1960)
Two newspaper clippings
Invitation to Regional #4 planning meeting
Invitation to Regional #4 planning meeting
Invitation to Regional #4 planning meeting
Fourth Regional Program Book
Fourth Regional Program Book
Fourth Regional Program Book
Newspaper article: Mavericks & Maverick Mrs'
Newspaper article: Region 10 Meeting
Two photos of program committee
Convention kit; photo of Head Hostesses
Photos of "Special Hostesses" for each chapter
Photos of "Special Hostesses" for each chapter
Four registered quartets
Photo: Maverick Mrs.
Photo: Maverick Mrs. (back)
Photo - Accents
Photo: D-Notes
Photo: Accidentals
Photo: Maverick Mrs. in real barbershop
1961 Birthday Party
Carrollton show February 1961
Carrollton show program
Region 10 Contest and show, March 31, 1961
Invitation letter to open the SPEBSQSA After-Glo on May 27, 1961
Newspaper articles about After-Glo
First Regional Convention
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
First Regional Convention Program Book
Championship Ribbot
Congratulations Telegram
Newspaper articles about Competition
The Maverick Mrs.
Champion Ribbon
Letter from Big "D" Chapter SPEBSQSA
Letter from Big "D" Chapter SPEBSQSA
Newspaper articles about Soroptimist Concert
Soroptimists concert ticket
back of concert ticket
Three newspaper articles about Soroptimist concert
Newspaper article about Soroptimist concert
Newspaper article about Soroptimist concert
Soroptimist Concert Program
Soroptimist Concert Program
Officer Installation 1961
Officer Installation 1961 (cont.)
Officer Installation 1961, newspaper article
Officer Installation 1961
Officer Installation 1961
Regional Meeting, 1961
Regional Meeting, 1961
Two newspaper articles
Ticket Book, Region 10 meeting 1961
Ticket Book, Region 10 meeting 1961
Big "D" Chapter at Colorado Springs International, 1961
Big "D" Chorus Picture
Big "D" Chorus Picture, back
Tex A Chords
Tex A Chords
"Watch Us Grow" certificate
Felt Big "D" note
Souvenirs of 1961 Conventsion
Nametag, 1961 International
We're Off on the Texas Zephyr
Photos and Souvenirs of Colorado
Program, Seventh Regional Meeting, November 11-12, 1961
Program, Seventh Regional Meeting, November 11-12, 1961
Poster for Regional Meeting 1961
Carrollton program, Nov 4th, 1961
Carrollton program, Nov 4th, 1961
Big "D" Chapter
Ribbon, two newspaper clippings
Schedule of Events, March 11-12, 1961
MC Card
Photo of unknown quartet
Baker Hotel Billboard of Region 10 meeting
(Back of billboard picture)
J.B., if you're reading this, "Happy Ruibnug!"