George Cuhaj writes:

Tom DeLorey writes:

Julia Casey writes:

The Grand Ladies of the NLG were a popular feature at the annual NLG Bash during the 1970's. The reenactment of Rittenhouse and the 1792 half dismes was presented at the ANA convention in New York. The NLG Bash that year was held in the Regency Ballroom of the Americana Hotel on Friday, August 28, 1976. It was an elaborate production with outfits from local costume supply houses.

The photo caption identifies the women. By 1976, three of them had already received the NLG Clemy award: Margo Russell in 1971, Virginia Culver in 1972 and Eva Adams in 1974. The ANA Farran Zerbe Award was presented to Margo Russell in 1975 and to Virginia Culver in 1987. Russell and Adams are in the ANA Numismatic Hall of Fame.

Lesser known were Polly Dodson, wife of Rear Admiral Oscar Dodson, past ANA president; Betty Medlar, wife of award winning dealer, Bob Medlar; and P. M. (Pearl Mae) Williams, described as staff assistant and companion of Eva Adams. In 1981, Betty Medlar was named

Attendance at the 1976 event was more than 500. How many of those are still alive and active in the hobby today? Do they look back at those as better times when numismatics was fun or do the think that times are better now? I would be interested in reading comments from anyone who was there.

Julia writes:

Pete adds:

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
RITTENHOUSE HALF DISMES REENACTMENT(https://www.coinbooks.org/v24/esylum_v24n37a19.html)