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McMenamin, Joan Stitt

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Biography

Joan Stitt McMenamin served as the fifth headmistress of the Nightingale-Bamford School from 1971 until her retirement in 1992.

Mrs. McMenamin attended the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York. She then attended Smith College, where she earned an economics degree, and the Katharine Gibbs School for secretarial skills (per her father's wishes, who believed it would insure her financial independence).

In 1959, Mrs. McMenamin first came to Nightingale as a typist for Catherine Woodbridge, who was headmistress at that time. Her education and talents led to her role as a history teacher, where she emphasized knowledge of current events.

The Joan Stitt McMenamin lecture was created following her death in 2004, with the first lecture given in November 2005.

Found in 25 Collections and/or Records:

General views of honors assemblies. Includes photos showing Joan McMenamin, c. 1985 - 2005

 File — Box: 01068
Identifier: 001 002 000 13 0505
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series consists mainly of lists of honors and award recipients, honors and award ceremony programs, and photographs from such ceremonies.

Dates: c. 1985 - 2005
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG01, RG01 Academics Record Group / SG001 Academics Records / S06 Honors Assemblies and Awards

Introductory remarks to the Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture, 2010 Dec 10

 Item — Box: 01171
Identifier: 001 002 000 36 0034
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes photographs, invitations, and programs related to endowed academic lectures at Nightingale-Bamford School. See the General Note for a description of these lectures. Also see External Documents for an historical list of lecturers and subjects. Brief articles on some lectures may be found in The Spectator student newspaper and in school newsletters.

Dates: 2010 Dec 10
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG01, RG01 Academics Record Group / SG001 Academics Records / S03 Academic Department-Sponsored Lectures / SS04 Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture

Introductory remarks to the Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture, 2006 Oct 20

 Item — Box: 01171
Identifier: 001 002 000 36 0036
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes photographs, invitations, and programs related to endowed academic lectures at Nightingale-Bamford School. See the General Note for a description of these lectures. Also see External Documents for an historical list of lecturers and subjects. Brief articles on some lectures may be found in The Spectator student newspaper and in school newsletters.

Dates: 2006 Oct 20
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG01, RG01 Academics Record Group / SG001 Academics Records / S03 Academic Department-Sponsored Lectures / SS04 Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture

Introductory remarks to the Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture, with annotations, 2007 Nov 30

 Item — Box: 01171
Identifier: 001 002 000 36 0035
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series includes photographs, invitations, and programs related to endowed academic lectures at Nightingale-Bamford School. See the General Note for a description of these lectures. Also see External Documents for an historical list of lecturers and subjects. Brief articles on some lectures may be found in The Spectator student newspaper and in school newsletters.

Dates: 2007 Nov 30
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG01, RG01 Academics Record Group / SG001 Academics Records / S03 Academic Department-Sponsored Lectures / SS04 Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture

Joan McMenamin correspondence relating to Honors Assembly, 1984

 Item — Box: 06015
Identifier: 006 005 000 05 0077
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Heads of School records consist of records created by or under the purview of the various heads of Nightingale-Bamford School from its founding to present, as well as photographs, clippings, and biographical records with the head of school as subject. Records include correspondence and announcements, memoranda, reports from the heads of school to the Board of Trustees, speeches given by heads of school, and related records created and received in the course of business as well as records...
Dates: 1984
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG02, RG02 Administration Record Group / SG001 Heads of School Records / S05 Joan Stitt McMenamin (1971 - 1992) / SS04 Correspondence, Memoranda, Clippings, and Related Records

Joan McMenamin correspondence relating to Honors Assembly, 1986

 Item — Box: 06015
Identifier: 006 005 000 05 0081
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Heads of School records consist of records created by or under the purview of the various heads of Nightingale-Bamford School from its founding to present, as well as photographs, clippings, and biographical records with the head of school as subject. Records include correspondence and announcements, memoranda, reports from the heads of school to the Board of Trustees, speeches given by heads of school, and related records created and received in the course of business as well as records...
Dates: 1986
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG02, RG02 Administration Record Group / SG001 Heads of School Records / S05 Joan Stitt McMenamin (1971 - 1992) / SS04 Correspondence, Memoranda, Clippings, and Related Records

Joan McMenamin correspondence, relating to Honors Assembly and commencement ceremony, 1985

 Item — Box: 06015
Identifier: 006 005 000 05 0079
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Heads of School records consist of records created by or under the purview of the various heads of Nightingale-Bamford School from its founding to present, as well as photographs, clippings, and biographical records with the head of school as subject. Records include correspondence and announcements, memoranda, reports from the heads of school to the Board of Trustees, speeches given by heads of school, and related records created and received in the course of business as well as records...
Dates: 1985
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG02, RG02 Administration Record Group / SG001 Heads of School Records / S05 Joan Stitt McMenamin (1971 - 1992) / SS04 Correspondence, Memoranda, Clippings, and Related Records

Letter : [to] David H. C. Read / Mrs. Edward B. [Joan] McMenamin, relating to Honors Assembly, 1982 Jun 14

 Item — Box: 06015
Identifier: 006 005 000 05 0070
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Heads of School records consist of records created by or under the purview of the various heads of Nightingale-Bamford School from its founding to present, as well as photographs, clippings, and biographical records with the head of school as subject. Records include correspondence and announcements, memoranda, reports from the heads of school to the Board of Trustees, speeches given by heads of school, and related records created and received in the course of business as well as records...
Dates: 1982 Jun 14
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG02, RG02 Administration Record Group / SG001 Heads of School Records / S05 Joan Stitt McMenamin (1971 - 1992) / SS04 Correspondence, Memoranda, Clippings, and Related Records

Memo : to Mrs. Cortner / Mrs. [Joan] McMenamin, relating to Assembly speakers (photocopy), 1979 Jul 10

 Item — Box: 06016
Identifier: 006 005 000 11 0021
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Heads of School records consist of records created by or under the purview of the various heads of Nightingale-Bamford School from its founding to present, as well as photographs, clippings, and biographical records with the head of school as subject. Records include correspondence and announcements, memoranda, reports from the heads of school to the Board of Trustees, speeches given by heads of school, and related records created and received in the course of business as well as records...
Dates: 1979 Jul 10
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG02, RG02 Administration Record Group / SG001 Heads of School Records / S05 Joan Stitt McMenamin (1971 - 1992) / SS04 Correspondence, Memoranda, Clippings, and Related Records

Photograph of Honors Assembly, including Joan McMenamin and Elizabeth Klein '87, 1986

 Item — Box: 06016
Identifier: 006 005 000 14 0152
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Heads of School records consist of records created by or under the purview of the various heads of Nightingale-Bamford School from its founding to present, as well as photographs, clippings, and biographical records with the head of school as subject. Records include correspondence and announcements, memoranda, reports from the heads of school to the Board of Trustees, speeches given by heads of school, and related records created and received in the course of business as well as records...
Dates: 1986
Found in: The Nightingale-Bamford School Archives / RG02, RG02 Administration Record Group / SG001 Heads of School Records / S05 Joan Stitt McMenamin (1971 - 1992) / SS02 Photographs

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