Notable graduates
Before they were famous
They were seniors like everyone else in these yearbooks. Each is matched to the person they became on evidence we show below — a birth date, a nickname, a team.
By what they became: Athletes and coaches (38) · Musicians and composers (7) · Actors and performers (4) · Writers and journalists (21) · Scientists, physicians and scholars (25) · Politicians, judges and diplomats (49) · Military and aviators (21) · Artists and architects (6) · Business leaders (11)
An Album of the Attorneys of Maine, 1902 · Class of 1902
Fred J. Allen
American politician from Maine.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (July 27, 1865) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Fred J. Allen. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
Frederick William Dallinger
American politician, Massachusetts (1871-1955).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (October 2, 1871) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Frederick William Dallinger. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
Joseph C. Pelletier
district attorney of Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 25, 1872) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Joseph C. Pelletier. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
John Andrew Sullivan
American politician from Massachusetts (1868-1927). In the yearbook: John A. Sullivan.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (May 10, 1868) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches John Andrew Sullivan. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
Harrison Henry Atwood
American politician from Massachusetts (1863-1954). In the yearbook: Harrison H. Atwood.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (August 26, 1863) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Harrison Henry Atwood. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
George Albee Hibbard
American politician, Massachusetts. In the yearbook: George A. Hibbard.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (October 27, 1864) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches George Albee Hibbard. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
Harry G. Stoddard
American businessman. In the yearbook: Henry G. Stoddard.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (September 13, 1873) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Harry G. Stoddard. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
William P. Hayes
American politician in Massachusetts (1866-1940).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (March 27, 1866) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches William P. Hayes. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
Hugh Cabot
American surgeon and medical reformer (1872–1945).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (August 11, 1872) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Hugh Cabot. Wikipedia
Men of Massachusetts, 1903 · Class of 1903
Richard Everett Warner
American politician (1861-1931).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (October 6, 1861) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Richard Everett Warner. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1906
Albert I. Prettyman
American college coach. In the yearbook: Albert Ira Prettyman.
How we know: Name matches Albert I. Prettyman (born 1883); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1906. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
John A. Keliher
American politician from Massachusetts (1866-1938).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (November 6, 1866) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches John A. Keliher. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
Joseph F. O'Connell
American politician (1872-1942).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (December 7, 1872) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Joseph F. O'Connell. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
Andrew James Peters
American politician from Massachusetts (1872-1938). In the yearbook: Andrew J. Peters.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 3, 1872) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Andrew James Peters. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
Arthur Chapin
American politician (1868-1943). In the yearbook: Arthur B. Chapin.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (November 17, 1868) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Arthur Chapin. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
Edward P. Barry
American politician.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (November 28, 1864) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Edward P. Barry. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
John Joseph Mitchell
American politician (1873-1925). In the yearbook: John J. Mitchell.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (May 9, 1873) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches John Joseph Mitchell. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
Grafton D. Cushing
American politician (1864–1939).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (August 4, 1864) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Grafton D. Cushing. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
Edward Gilmore
American politician from Massachusetts (1867-1924).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (January 4, 1867) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Edward Gilmore. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
Eugene C. Hultman
politician in Massachusetts, US.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (July 13, 1875) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Eugene C. Hultman. Wikipedia
Who's who in State Politics, 1908 (Massachusetts Legislature) · Class of 1908
William Francis Murray
American politician (1881–1918). In the yearbook: William F. Murray.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (September 7, 1881) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches William Francis Murray. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1910
S. Foster Damon
American writer (1893-1971). In the yearbook: Samuel Foster Damon.
How we know: Printed birth date (February 22, 1893.) equals Wikidata date of birth (1893-02-22); Wikidata place (Newton) matches the school town Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1910
Paul Smart
American sailor (1892–1979). In the yearbook: Paul Hurlburt Smart.
How we know: Printed birth date (January 13, 1892, Canaan, Yarm) equals Wikidata date of birth (1892-01-13) Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1911
Percival Symonds
American educational psychologist (1893-1960). In the yearbook: Percival Mallon Symonds.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 18, 1893.) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Percival Symonds. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1912
Leslie Bancroft
American tennis player.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 27, 1894.) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Leslie Bancroft. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
John Francis Fitzgerald
Irish-American politician, Massachusetts (1863-1950).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Feb. 11, 1863) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches John Francis Fitzgerald. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
Joseph H. Gainer
mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, US.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Jan. 18, 1878) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Joseph H. Gainer. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
Samuel Winslow
American politician (1862-1940). In the yearbook: Samuel Ellsworth Winslow.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 11, 1862) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Samuel Winslow. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
William M. Butler
American politician from Massachusetts (1861-1937). In the yearbook: William Morgan Butler.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Jan. 29, 1861) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches William M. Butler. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
Frederick Converse
American classical music composer (1871-1940). In the yearbook: Frederick Shepherd Converse.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Jan. 5, 1871) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Frederick Converse. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
Charles Sumner Hamlin
American politician (1861-1938).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Aug. 30, 1861) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Charles Sumner Hamlin. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
George Holden Tinkham
American politician (1870-1956).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Oct. 29, 1870) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches George Holden Tinkham. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
Edward Lawrence Logan
United States general (1875-1939).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Jan. 20, 1875) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Edward Lawrence Logan. Wikipedia
Men of Boston and New England, 1913 · Class of 1913
Charles Hiller Innes
American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts (1870-1939).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Aug. 6, 1870) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Charles Hiller Innes. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1913
Roy J. Guyer
American sports coach (1885–1956). In the yearbook: Roy Jones Guyer.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Springfield College Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1914
Robert E. Gross
American businessman (1897–1961). In the yearbook: Robert Ellsworth Gross.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (May 11, 1897.) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Robert E. Gross. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1914
William Lloyd Prosser
American legal scholar (1898–1972).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (March 15, 1898.) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches William Lloyd Prosser. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1914
Willard Rice
American ice hockey player (1895-1967). In the yearbook: Willard Wadsworth Rice.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 21, 1895.) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Willard Rice. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1914
John L. Rothacher
American football player and coach (1886–1962).
How we know: Name matches John L. Rothacher (born 1889); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1914. Wikipedia
New England Conservatory of Music · Class of 1916
C. Paul Herfurth
American music educator. In the yearbook: Clarence Paul Herfurth.
How we know: Name matches C. Paul Herfurth (born 1893); their Wikipedia article names New England Conservatory of Music, and the age fits the class of 1916. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1916
David Endicott Putnam
US World War I flying ace. In the yearbook: David E. Putnam.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (December 10, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches David Endicott Putnam. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1916
Joseph Stubbs
American ice hockey player and coach.
How we know: Printed birth date (April 28, 1899) equals Wikidata date of birth (1899-04-28) Wikipedia
New England Conservatory of Music · Class of 1917
Martha Baird
wife of John D. Rockefeller, Jr..
How we know: Name matches Martha Baird (born 1895); their Wikipedia article names New England Conservatory of Music, and the age fits the class of 1917. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1917
Mary E. Switzer
American civil servant (1900-1971). In the yearbook: Mary Elizabeth Switzer.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (February 16, 1900) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Mary E. Switzer. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1917
Henry Dresser
American football and baseball player and coach. In the yearbook: Henry O. Dresser.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Springfield College Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1917
Paul Graham
American football player and coach. In the yearbook: Paul S. Graham.
How we know: Name matches Paul Graham (born 1892); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1917. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1917
Leon Harvey
American football, basketball, and ice hockey coach (1893–1983). In the yearbook: Leon R. Harvey.
How we know: Name matches Leon Harvey (born 1893); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1917. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1917
Ralph Mitterling
American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach (1890-1956).
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Springfield College Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1917
R. R. Sermon
American football and basketball player and coach (1893–1965). In the yearbook: Raymond R. Sermon.
How we know: Name matches R. R. Sermon (born 1893); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1917. Wikipedia
Fitchburg High School · Class of 1918
James L. Conrad
American academic administrator. In the yearbook: James Lawson Conrad.
How we know: Name matches James L. Conrad (born 1900); their Wikipedia article names Fitchburg High School, and the age fits the class of 1918. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1918
Hank Garrity
American football player and coach, basketball coach, baseball player and coach, college athletics administrator. In the yearbook: Henry Garrity.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (January 30, 1900) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Hank Garrity. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1918
Robert H. Hopkins
American attorney and rower. In the yearbook: Robert Holbrook Hopkins.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (March 22, 1902) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Robert H. Hopkins. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
James Norman Hall
American author (1887–1951).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 22, 1887) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches James Norman Hall. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
Sumner Sewall
American politician, 58th Governor of Maine (1897–1965).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (June 17, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Sumner Sewall. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
Charles R. Codman
American writer (1893-1956).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Feb. 22, 1893) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Charles R. Codman. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
William A. Wellman
American director, actor (1896-1975). In the yearbook: William Augustus Wellman.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Feb. 29, 1896) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches William A. Wellman. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
Ralph Talbot
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient (1897–1918).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Jan. 6, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Ralph Talbot. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
Arthur Raymond Brooks
American flying ace.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Nov. 1, 1895) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Arthur Raymond Brooks. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
Edmund Pike Graves
American aviator (1891-1919).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (March 13, 1891) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Edmund Pike Graves. Wikipedia
New England Aviators, 1914-1918 · Class of 1919
Godfrey Lowell Cabot
American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1861–1962).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (Feb. 26, 1861) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Godfrey Lowell Cabot. Wikipedia
Fitchburg High School · Class of 1919
Frank Wesley Fenno Jr.
US Navy officer. In the yearbook: Frank Wesley Fenno Jr.
How we know: Name matches Frank Wesley Fenno Jr. (born 1902); their Wikipedia article names Fitchburg High School, and the age fits the class of 1919. Wikipedia
Cambridge High and Latin School · Class of 1919
Joe Kozlowsky
American football player (1901-1970). In the yearbook: Joseph Alexander Kozlowsky.
How we know: Name matches Joe Kozlowsky (born 1901); their Wikipedia article names Cambridge High and Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1919. Wikipedia
Soldiers of the Great War, 1920: California · Class of 1920
Oscar Franklin Miller
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1882-1918). In the yearbook: Oscar F. Miller.
How we know: Name matches Oscar Franklin Miller, who died 1918-09-29; the 1920 roll of honour lists this soldier from Los Angeles, California, and the Wikipedia article names Los Angeles. Wikipedia
Soldiers of the Great War, 1920: Colorado · Class of 1920
John Hunter Wickersham
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient. In the yearbook: J. Hunter Wickersham.
How we know: Name matches John Hunter Wickersham, who died 1918-09-12; the 1920 roll of honour lists this soldier from Denver, Colorado, and the Wikipedia article names Denver. Wikipedia
Soldiers of the Great War, 1920: Kansas · Class of 1920
Erwin Russell Bleckley
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient. In the yearbook: Erwin R. Bleckley.
How we know: Name matches Erwin Russell Bleckley, who died 1918-10-06; the 1920 roll of honour lists this soldier from Wichita, Kansas, and the Wikipedia article names Wichita. Wikipedia
Soldiers of the Great War, 1920: Michigan · Class of 1920
Joseph William Guyton
US Army soldier. In the yearbook: Joseph W. Guyton.
How we know: Name matches Joseph William Guyton, who died 1918-05-24; the 1920 roll of honour lists this soldier from Evart, Michigan, and the Wikipedia article names Evart. Wikipedia
Soldiers of the Great War, 1920: Minnesota · Class of 1920
Edward Sigerfoos
American World War I casualty.
How we know: Name matches Edward Sigerfoos, who died 1918-10-07; the 1920 roll of honour lists this soldier from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Wikipedia article names Minneapolis. Wikipedia
Soldiers of the Great War, 1920: West Virginia · Class of 1920
Roy Earl Parrish
American lawyer and politician (1888–1918). In the yearbook: Roy E. Parrish.
How we know: Name matches Roy Earl Parrish, who died 1918-01-01; the 1920 roll of honour lists this soldier from Clarksburg, West Virginia, and the Wikipedia article names Clarksburg. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Edward A. Bacon
Served in United States Marine Corps/earned an A.B. from Harvard University(1920). In the yearbook: Edward Alsted Bacon.
How we know: Name matches Edward A. Bacon (born 1897); their Wikipedia article names Harvard College, and the age fits the class of 1920. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Joseph C. Baldwin
American politician (1897-1957). In the yearbook: Joseph Clark Baldwin.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (January 11, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Joseph C. Baldwin. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Waldron Belknap
Historian. In the yearbook: Waldron Phoenix Belknap Jr.
How we know: Printed birth date (May 12, 1899) equals Wikidata date of birth (1899-05-12) Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Haskell Curry
American mathematician and logician (1900-1982). In the yearbook: Haskell Brooks Curry.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (September 12, 1900) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Haskell Curry. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Merle Eugene Curti
American historian (1897–1996).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (September 15, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Merle Eugene Curti. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Leo M. Davidoff
American academic. In the yearbook: Leo Max Davidoff.
How we know: Printed birth date (January 16, 1898) equals Wikidata date of birth (1898-01-16) Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Horace B. Davis
American journalist. In the yearbook: Horace Bancroft Davis.
How we know: Name matches Horace B. Davis (born 1898); their Wikipedia article names Harvard College, and the age fits the class of 1920. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
John J. Emery, Jr.
American businessman (1898-1976). In the yearbook: John Josiah Emery.
How we know: Name matches John J. Emery, Jr. (born 1898); their Wikipedia article names Harvard College, and the age fits the class of 1920. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Pierpont Morgan Hamilton
United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1898–1982).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (August 3, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Pierpont Morgan Hamilton. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Seymour Harris
American economist. In the yearbook: Seymour Edwin Harris.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (September 8, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Seymour Harris. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Arnold Horween
American football player and coach (1898-1985).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (July 7, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Arnold Horween. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Leslie Hotson
Canadian literary historian and critic (1897–1992). In the yearbook: John Leslie Hotson.
How we know: Printed birth date (August 16, 1897) equals Wikidata date of birth (1897-08-16) Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Horace H. F. Jayne
American art historian. In the yearbook: Horace Howard Furness Jayne.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (June 9, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Horace H. F. Jayne. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Edward C. Johnson II
American businessman and lawyer (1898–1984). In the yearbook: Edward Crosby Johnson.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (January 19, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Edward C. Johnson II. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Christopher La Farge
American writer. In the yearbook: Christopher Lafarge.
How we know: Printed birth date (December 10, 1897) equals Wikidata date of birth (1897-12-10); Wikipedia: “La Farge, known as "Kipper" to friends and family, enrolled in Harvard College in 1915, but his college career was interrupted by World War I.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Frederic C. Lawrence
Bishop Suffragan of Massachusetts; American Episcopal bishop. In the yearbook: Frederic Cunningham Lawrence.
How we know: Name matches Frederic C. Lawrence (born 1899); their Wikipedia article names Harvard College, and the age fits the class of 1920. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
John Ulric Nef
American economic historian (1899–1988).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (July 13, 1899) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches John Ulric Nef. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Philip Joseph Philbin
American politician (1898-1972).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (May 29, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Philip Joseph Philbin. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Alfred Easton Poor
American architect.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (May 24, 1899) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Alfred Easton Poor. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Alan Priest
American art historian. In the yearbook: Alan Reed Priest.
How we know: Wikipedia: “He was educated at Fitchburg High School and Harvard University.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
David Endicott Putnam
US World War I flying ace.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (December 10, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches David Endicott Putnam. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Arthur Emmons Raymond
American scientist.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (March 24, 1899) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Arthur Emmons Raymond. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Sumner Sewall
American politician, 58th Governor of Maine (1897–1965).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (June 17, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Sumner Sewall. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Francis Parker Shepard
American sedimentologist (1897-1985).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (May 10, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Francis Parker Shepard. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Joseph Stubbs
American ice hockey player and coach.
How we know: Printed birth date (April 28, 1899) equals Wikidata date of birth (1899-04-28); Wikipedia: “Stubbs began attending Harvard University in 1916 and was a member of the freshman hockey team.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
Randall Thompson
American composer (1899–1984).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (April 21, 1899) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Randall Thompson. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
John Brooks Wheelwright
American poet.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (September 9, 1897) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches John Brooks Wheelwright. Wikipedia
Harvard College, Class of 1920 (Harvard Nineteen Twenty Class Album) · Class of 1920
David Widder
American mathematician (1898–1990). In the yearbook: David Vernon Widder.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (March 25, 1898) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches David Widder. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1920
Harold Drew
American college football coach, college basketball coach (1894-1979). In the yearbook: Harold D. Drew.
How we know: Name matches Harold Drew (born 1894); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1920. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1920
Carl Eggebrecht
American football and basketball coach and college athletics administrator. In the yearbook: Carl A. Eggebrecht Jr.
How we know: Name matches Carl Eggebrecht (born 1893); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1920. Wikipedia
Cambridge High and Latin School · Class of 1921
Frank McCrehan
American baseball player and coach. In the yearbook: Frank J. McCrehan.
How we know: Wikipedia: “McCrehan, nicknamed Cheese, played high school baseball at Cambridge High and Latin School.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1921) fit the Wikidata birth year (1903). Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1921
Louis L. Watson
American football coach, athletics administrator (1895–1952). In the yearbook: Louis L. Watson Jr.
How we know: Name matches Louis L. Watson (born 1895); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1921. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1922
Francis H. Russell
American diplomat (1904–1989). In the yearbook: Francis Henry Russell.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (October 1, 1904) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Francis H. Russell. Wikipedia
Somerville High School · Class of 1922
Maurice Roberts
American ice hockey player. In the yearbook: Morris Roberts.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Somerville High School Wikipedia
Cambridge High and Latin School · Class of 1923
D. D. Kosambi
Indian mathematician, statistician and historian. In the yearbook: Damodar D. Kosambi.
How we know: Birth date printed in the yearbook (July 31, 1907) matches Wikidata exactly; Wikidata: educated at Cambridge High and Latin. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1923
Eleanor M. Hosley
American social worker. In the yearbook: Eleanor Merriam Hosley.
How we know: Printed birth date (February 18, 1906) equals Wikidata date of birth (1906-02-18); Wikipedia: “She graduated from Newton High School in 1923, and from Wellesley College in 1927.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1923
Dwight Shepler
American artist (1905-1974). In the yearbook: Dwight Clark Shepler.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (August 11, 1905) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Dwight Shepler. Wikipedia
Springfield College · Class of 1923
Johnny Merriman
American sports coach, athletics administrator (1899–1986). In the yearbook: John S. Merriman Jr.
How we know: Name matches Johnny Merriman (born 1899); their Wikipedia article names Springfield College, and the age fits the class of 1923. Wikipedia
Cambridge High and Latin School · Class of 1924
Bradford Cannon
United States Army officer (1907-2005).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (December 2, 1907) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Bradford Cannon. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1924
Howard J. Whitmore Jr.
American politician (1905–1998). In the yearbook: Howard Whitmore Jr.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (May 9, 1905) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Howard J. Whitmore Jr.. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1924
Rosemary Park
American Germanist, Vice-Chancellor of UCLA.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (March 11, 1907) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Rosemary Park. Wikipedia
Somerville High School · Class of 1924
Howard Petrie
Actor. In the yearbook: Howard A. Petrie.
How we know: Wikipedia: “After he graduated from Somerville High School in 1924, Petrie worked briefly as a bank clerk and a securities salesman.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1924) fit the Wikidata birth year (1906). Wikipedia
Cambridge High and Latin School · Class of 1925
Leroy Anderson
Composer of “Sleigh Ride”, “The Typewriter” and “Blue Tango”.
How we know: Birth date printed in the yearbook (June 29, 1908) matches Wikidata exactly; Wikidata: educated at Cambridge High and Latin. Wikipedia
Cambridge High and Latin School · Class of 1925
Joseph DeGuglielmo
American mayor (1908-1983).
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (December 10, 1908) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Joseph DeGuglielmo. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1925
Mary Bowman
American economist. In the yearbook: Mary Jean Bowman.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (October 17, 1908) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Mary Bowman. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1925
Malcolm A. MacIntyre
lawyer and lacrosse player (1908-1992). In the yearbook: Malcolm Ames MacIntyre.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (January 28, 1908) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Malcolm A. MacIntyre. Wikipedia
Somerville High School · Class of 1925
Danny MacFayden
American baseball player. In the yearbook: Daniel MacFayden.
How we know: Name matches Danny MacFayden (born 1905); their Wikipedia article names Somerville High School, and the age fits the class of 1925. Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1926
Ralph B. Rogers
American businessman (1909-1997).
How we know: Name matches Ralph B. Rogers (born 1909); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1926. Wikipedia
Melrose High School · Class of 1926
Philip Bourneuf
American actor. In the yearbook: Philip Hilaire Bourneuf.
How we know: Wikipedia: “He grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts. As a high school student, he performed in vaudeville and with local stock theater companies.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1926) fit the Wikidata birth year (1908). Wikipedia
New Bedford High School · Class of 1926
Clinton E. Knox
American diplomat. In the yearbook: Clinton Everett Knox.
How we know: Name matches Clinton E. Knox (born 1908); their Wikipedia article names New Bedford High School, and the age fits the class of 1926. Wikipedia
New England Conservatory of Music · Class of 1926
John Vincent
American composer, conductor and music educator (1902-1977). In the yearbook: John Nathaniel Vincent Jr.
How we know: Name matches John Vincent (born 1902); their Wikipedia article names New England Conservatory of Music, and the age fits the class of 1926. Wikipedia
Arlington High School · Class of 1927
Johnny Kelley
Ran the Boston Marathon 61 times, winning in 1935 and 1945. In the yearbook: John A. Kelley.
How we know: Arlington High, born 1907; the yearbook names him captain of cross country and 'another fast fellow... as a runner'. Wikipedia
Medford High School · Class of 1927
George Chalmers
American football player. In the yearbook: George B. Chalmers.
How we know: Wikipedia: “Chalmers was born in 1908 in Massachusetts and attended Medford High School.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1927) fit the Wikidata birth year (1908). Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1927
Grant Gilmore
American legal scholar (1910–1982).
How we know: Name matches Grant Gilmore (born 1910); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1926. Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1927
John Wright
American cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church (1909–1979). In the yearbook: John Joseph Wright Jr.
How we know: Name matches John Wright (born 1909); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1926. Wikipedia
Malden High School · Class of 1927
Ralph Marston
Professional football player. In the yearbook: Ralph Fulsom Marston.
How we know: Malden High, born 1907; the yearbook names him football captain. Wikipedia
Brookline High School · Class of 1927
Hugh B. Cave
British writer (1910–2004).
How we know: Name matches Hugh B. Cave (born 1910); their Wikipedia article names Brookline High School, and the age fits the class of 1927. Wikipedia
Arlington High School · Class of 1928
Carl Sumner
Professional baseball player.
How we know: Arlington High, born 1908; the yearbook lists him on the baseball team, nicknamed 'Lefty'. Wikipedia
Medford High School · Class of 1928
Arthur Cochran
American basketball player and coach (1910–1978). In the yearbook: Arthur M. Cochran.
How we know: Wikipedia: “Cochran was born in Medford, Massachusetts and was a standout on the Medford High School basketball team under coaches Arthur Sampson and Ben Beck.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Medford High School · Class of 1928
Dick Cochran
American basketball player and coach (1907–1971). In the yearbook: Richard W. Cochran.
How we know: Wikipedia: “Cochran starred with his brother Arthur Cochran at Medford High School, then played for two years at the East Maine Conference Seminary.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Greenfield High School · Class of 1928
Cornelius Murphy
American football player (1909-1931). In the yearbook: Cornelius James Murphy.
How we know: Wikidata place (Greenfield) matches the school town; Wikipedia: “A native of Greenfield, Massachusetts, Murphy was an all-around athlete at Greenfield High School.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1928
Charles Brenner
American psychoanalyst (1913–2008).
How we know: Name matches Charles Brenner (born 1913); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1928. Wikipedia
Newton High School · Class of 1928
Francis Spain
American ice hockey player (1909–1977). In the yearbook: Frank Jones Spain.
How we know: Birth date printed in the book (February 17, 1909) matches Wikidata exactly, and the name matches Francis Spain. Wikipedia
Somerville High School · Class of 1928
Al Blanche
Major League Baseball outfielder (1909–1997). In the yearbook: P. Albert Blanche.
How we know: Wikipedia: “He attended Somerville High School, and played college baseball at Providence College, graduating with a degree in philosophy in 1934.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Needham High School · Class of 1929
Francis Woodman Cleaves
American orientalist historian. mongolist and sinologist (1911-1995).
How we know: Printed birth date (July 14, 1911) equals Wikidata date of birth (1911-07-14) Wikipedia
Arlington High School · Class of 1929
Alan Hovhaness
Composer of more than 400 works, including the symphony “Mysterious Mountain”. In the yearbook: Alan Chakmakjian.
How we know: Born Alan Vaness Chakmakjian (1911); Wikidata: educated at Arlington High; the yearbook's quotation is about music. Wikipedia
Medford High School · Class of 1929
William L. Uanna
United States security expert. In the yearbook: William Uanna.
How we know: Name matches William L. Uanna (born 1909); their Wikipedia article names Medford High School, and the age fits the class of 1929. Wikipedia
Cambridge High and Latin School · Class of 1929
May Sarton
Poet, novelist and memoirist.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Cambridge High and Latin, born 1912; the yearbook lists her as literary editor of the Review. (Her book is held; not published.) Wikipedia
Northeastern University · Class of 1929
Neil Mahoney
American baseball executive. In the yearbook: Neil Thomas Mahoney.
How we know: Printed birth date (November 21, 1906 at New-ton U) equals Wikidata date of birth (1906-11-21); Wikipedia: “A native of Newton, Massachusetts, Mahoney graduated with a business degree from Northeastern University in 1929, then played semi-professional baseball in New England, and one professional season (1934) as a catcher for” (names the school) Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1929
Will Cloney
American athletics administrator. In the yearbook: William Thomas Cloney.
How we know: Wikipedia: “Cloney was born and raised in Dorchester and graduated Boston Latin School.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Winchester High School · Class of 1930
George A. Philbrick
American engineer (1913–1974). In the yearbook: George Arthur Philbrick.
How we know: Printed birth date (January 5, 1913) equals Wikidata date of birth (1913-01-05) Wikipedia
New Bedford High School · Class of 1930
Leo Goldberg
American astronomer.
How we know: Printed birth date (January 26, 1913) equals Wikidata date of birth (1913-01-26) Wikipedia
Leominster High School · Class of 1933
Herbert Reiner Jr.
American diplomat who played a key role in capturing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, Nathuram Godse. In the yearbook: Herbert Reiner.
How we know: Wikipedia: “Reiner was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, and raised in Lancaster, Massachusetts, attending Leominster High School in Leominster, Massachusetts, and graduating in 1933.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1933) fit the Wikidata birth year (1916). Wikipedia
Medford High School · Class of 1936
Alex Nahigian
American football and baseball player and coach (1919-2001). In the yearbook: Alexander Nahigian.
How we know: Wikipedia: “He attended both Medford High School in Medford, Massachusetts and St.” (names the school) Wikipedia
North Quincy High School · Class of 1936
Mary Pratt
American baseball player.
How we know: Wikipedia: “She attended North Quincy High School. After graduation, she entered Boston University's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and participated in various sports there, including basketball, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, archery, and sailing. Pratt earned a degree in physical education in 1940.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1936) fit the Wikidata birth year (1918). Wikipedia
North Quincy High School · Class of 1937
Charles Sweeney
United States general. In the yearbook: Charles W. Sweeney.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at North Quincy High School Wikipedia
Melrose High School · Class of 1938
Bob Priestley
American gridiron football player (1920-2015). In the yearbook: Robert B. Priestley.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Melrose High School; Wikipedia: “He played college football at the Brown University and attended Melrose High School in Melrose, Massachusetts.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Mansfield High School · Class of 1938
Don Currivan
American football player (1920-1956). In the yearbook: Donald Currivan.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Mansfield High School; Wikidata place (Mansfield) matches the school town; Wikipedia: “He was born and raised in Mansfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1938.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Clinton High School · Class of 1938
Edmund McNamara
Boston Police Commissioner.
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Clinton High School; Wikipedia: “He grew up in Clinton, Massachusetts, and attended Clinton High School.” (names the school) Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1940
Daniel Gorenstein
American mathematician (1923–1992).
How we know: Wikidata: educated at Boston Latin School; Wikidata place (Boston) matches the school town Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1940
George Mostow
American mathematician (1923–2017).
How we know: Name matches George Mostow (born 1923); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1940. Wikipedia
Brockton High School · Class of 1941
Kenneth G. Ryder
President of Northeastern University.
How we know: Wikipedia: “Ryder graduated from Brockton High School in 1940, giving the graduation address, and was named an Augustus Howe Buck Fellow, which included a full scholarship to Boston University.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1941) fit the Wikidata birth year (1924). Wikipedia
New Bedford High School · Class of 1941
Charles Reis Felix
American writer (1923-2017). In the yearbook: Charles R. Felix.
How we know: Printed birth date (April 29, 1923) equals Wikidata date of birth (1923-04-29); Wikidata: educated at New Bedford High School; Wikidata place (New Bedford) matches the school town; Wikipedia: “Felix's name on his birth certificate was the Portuguese "Carlos," but as a child he was referred to as "Charley." Felix grew up during the lean years of the Great Depression and graduated from New Bedford High School in” (names the school) Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1942
John E. Brooks
American Roman Catholic priest, academic and educator. In the yearbook: John Edward Brooks.
How we know: Wikipedia: “Brooks attended Boston Latin School, after which he enrolled at the College of the Holy Cross in the fall of 1942.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1942) fit the Wikidata birth year (1923). Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1942
Albert J. Kelley
American guidance systems engineer. In the yearbook: Albert Joseph Kelley.
How we know: Name matches Albert J. Kelley (born 1924); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1942. Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1942
Thomas H. O'Connor
American historian. In the yearbook: Thomas Henry O'Connor.
How we know: Name matches Thomas H. O'Connor (born 1922); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1942. Wikipedia
Central High School · Class of 1943
Thomas Joseph O'Connor Jr.
Politician in Massachusetts, US (born 1925). In the yearbook: Thomas Joseph O'Connor Jr.
How we know: Wikipedia: “O'Connor attended Springfield Classical High School, where he won class president.” The yearbook name, school and class year (1943) fit the Wikidata birth year (1925). Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1943
Martin Dain
American photographer. In the yearbook: Martin Joseph Dain.
How we know: Name matches Martin Dain (born 1924); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1943. Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1943
Aaron Feuerstein
American businessman (1925–2021). In the yearbook: Aaron Mordecai Feuerstein.
How we know: Name matches Aaron Feuerstein (born 1925); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1943. Wikipedia
Boston Latin School · Class of 1943
Clifton R. Wharton Jr.
United States Deputy Secretary of State. In the yearbook: Clifton Reginald Wharton.
How we know: Name matches Clifton R. Wharton Jr. (born 1926); their Wikipedia article names Boston Latin School, and the age fits the class of 1943. Wikipedia
New Bedford High School · Class of 1945
Samuel Genensky
American computer scientist (1927-2009). In the yearbook: Samuel Milton Genensky.
How we know: Printed birth date (July 26, 1927) equals Wikidata date of birth (1927-07-26); Wikidata place (New Bedford) matches the school town; Wikipedia: “When he applied to attend high school at New Bedford High School, he was directed to the Perkins Institute for the Blind instead (in Watertown, Massachusetts).” (names the school) Wikipedia
