As part of our ongoing effort to digitize our film archives, we have unearthed a collection of photographs taken 50 years ago during the week of May 1974. The images include pictures of children showcasing their work at a science fair. One girl has won fourth place, while another proudly holds up a commemorative plaque as if she has won first place. What were science fairs like in Franklin County during the 1970s? We are eager to hear your stories about participating and winning prizes in these events.
In addition to the science fair photos, there are images of Boy Scouts from Georgia constructing a miniature log house. Some onlookers can be seen peering out of a building’s window, observing the scouts at work. In other photos, a scout makes silly faces and sticks his tongue out. Do you recognize this boy or know more about him and his scouting troop? We would love to learn more about the individuals and groups captured in our photos from 1974.
If you or someone you know is featured in our photo sets from 1974, please contact us at archives@samessenger.com or by calling our office at 802-524-9771, Option 3. We would appreciate any information or stories related to the photos we have uncovered from that time period.
