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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 17 Collections and/or Records:

Invitation for Class VII mothers to meet with Joan McMenamin and Mrs. Agnew to discuss transition to Upper School, c. 1972

 Item — Box: 04044
Identifier: 004 007 000 11 0010
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: c. 1972

Invitation from Clay and Garrett Kirk and the senior gift committee to Class of 1989 parents, to cocktails with Mrs. McMenamin, 1988

 Item — Box: 04133
Identifier: 004 006 000 04 0020
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Parents Association hosts and supports several events each year. Records, ephemera, and photographs from these events are included in this series. Over the years, events have included the school Fair (as late as the 1960s, the Fair was organized by the student Social Service Committee, but Fair planning transferred to the Parents Association sometime after), Fathers Who Cook fundraiser, author nights and book fairs (early book fairs were hosted by the Alumnae Association), theater...
Dates: 1988

Invitation from Mrs. George N. Riordan to high tea in honor of Joan S. McMenamin, Headmistress, 1986 Feb

 Item — Box: 06004
Identifier: 006 005 000 10 0001
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 Feb

Invitation to a trustee party in honor of Joan McMenamin on board the Andrew Fletcher, c. 1990 - 1999 Jun

 Item — Box: 06004
Identifier: 006 005 000 10 0002
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: c. 1990 - 1999 Jun

Invitation to annual Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture featuring Richard Haass, 2009 Feb 24

 Item — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 004 006 000 04 0014
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: 2009 Feb 24

Invitation to attend the Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture, 2006 Oct

 Item — Box: 04143
Identifier: 004 007 000 11 0161
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

Invitation to attend the Joan Stitt McMenamin Lecture, 2007 Nov

 Item — Box: 04143
Identifier: 004 007 000 11 0165
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

Invitation to Class of 1989 parents to cocktails with Joan McMenamin, 1988

 Item — Box: 04044
Identifier: 004 007 000 11 0020
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Parents Association hosts and supports several events each year. Records, ephemera, and photographs from these events are included in this series. Over the years, events have included the school Fair (as late as the 1960s, the Fair was organized by the student Social Service Committee, but Fair planning transferred to the Parents Association sometime after), Fathers Who Cook fundraiser, author nights and book fairs (early book fairs were hosted by the Alumnae Association), theater...
Dates: 1988

Invitation to Plan for the 80s informative luncheon with Joan McMenamin, c. 1980 - 1989

 Item — Box: 04017
Identifier: 004 003 003 06 0001
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The External Relations Record Group is comprised of records related to the Nightingale-Bamford School's communications and relations with outside groups, such as students' parents, alumnae, media and the general public. These include records from the Institutional Advancement office related to the Alumnae Association and fundraising, Parents Association records, and Communications office records including those relevant to the school's branding and image, such as school news publications,...
Dates: c. 1980 - 1989

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