2013.032

Bracht, Cheryl Petrignani

Gift

1957

Notes: Photos 2013.032.0003 Transcription of accompanying note by Cheryl Petrignani Bracht, written 2013. ==== Mazabrook [sic - Madzabrook] Farms, July 13, 1957 Maxwell House Annual Picnic My father Philip Petrignani was a supervisor at Maxwell House Coffee for several years. He, my mother Geraldine Riccio Petrignani, brother Philip Petrignani and I would attend the annual picnic. In this photograph I am seen holding a pair of white sunglasses directly in back of the word Mazabrook. To the left in the stripped [sic - striped] top is my mother's sister, my Aunt Paula Shisano Pasquale. Her husband Anthony Pasquale also worked at Maxwell House. To her right is my cousin and Aunt Paula's niece Jane Raia, who was the daughter of may Mother's sister Loraine (Lorraine?) Raia. My brother Philip Petrignani is at the far left of the photograph, leaning over, wearing a stripped shirt. My parents are not seen in this photo, perhaps they could not attend for some reason. I recall there always were a lot of very delicious food at the Annual Maxwell House picnic, and many games for the children to play, which were a lot of fun. For some reason the potato sack race stands out in my mind. Thank you for you interest, Cheryl Petrignani Bracht ==== Original or Copy: Digital copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2010-05-19