McMenamin, Joan Stitt
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 8 Collections and/or Records:
Note, Everything you ever wanted to know about Mrs. McM. but were afraid to ask, c. 1980 - 1992
Biographical Records include records related to the life of Joan Stitt McMenamin, including resumes, biographical compilations, articles and speeches about Joan McMenamin, records of gifts she made to the school, legal records related to her death in 2004, reminiscences, and speeches, programs, a video recording, and visitor books from a service in memory of Joan McMenamin held at Nightingale on October 1, 2004.
Note relating to Class of 1984 donation to the Alumnae Fund, 1984
Notes on alumnae by Mrs. McMenamin from cocktail party and luncheon in San Francisco, 1981 Mar
Photograph of Joan McMenamin speaking at unknown event. Accompanied by note, 1990
Records relating to commencement ceremony speech. Contains correspondence and notes, 1982
Records relating to purchase of Teitler building. Includes advertisements, blueprints, and notes, 1992
Records in the Administration Record Group are related to the administration of Nightingale-Bamford School, including Heads of School records, Board of Trustees records, accreditation records, school association records, Business Office records, including financial and facilities records, and school technology records.
Records relating to student awards. Contains correspondence, notes, and report, 1985
Records relating to students' opinions of Joan McMenamin. Contains notes and report, 1987
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