Women's History Month
Barbara Sandford as Aunty Litter
Barbara Tracy Sandford devoted much of her life to the beautification of Plainfield. She portrayed "Aunty Litter" in parades to promote anti-litter campaigns and guided innumerable plantings of flowers and shrubs around the city, both as a member of the Plainfield Garden Club and the city's Beautification Committee. She also fought against billboards that marred the beauty of local roads. The club now has an extensive archive on her life and work which all may view (click here). She was an inspiration to all of us on the newly-formed Shade Tree Commission in recent years and serves as an example to all who want to keep the Queen City clean and beautiful.
Can we revive this? We sure need it.
ReplyDeleteWe are thrilled you have honored Barbara Sandford in your column for Women's History Month. We encourage all your readers to view the Plainfield Beautification slides that Barbara's family gave to the Club on our YouTube channel found at this link:
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The photos dated from 1967 to 1975 show all the work that Barbara contributed to her beloved Queen City. And if you were living in Plainfield during that time (or near to it) you will enjoy the trip down memory lane.