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Name: Eagle Archives, Feb. 28, 1942: Blandford Will Not Allow Divorce Story in Library
Authors: Maschino, Jeannie
Published Date: 28 Feb. 2024
Indexed Date: 7 Apr. 2024
Web Link: https://www.berkshireeagle.com/history/eagle-archives-blandford-will-not-allow-divorce-story-in-library/article_64c5a1ee-d4c1-11ee-b3e0-439402805e18.html
Index Status: Complete
Original Language: English
Genre: Non-Fiction
Citation: Maschino, Jeannie. “Eagle Archives, Feb. 28, 1942: Blandford Will Not Allow Divorce Story in Library.” The Berkshire Eagle, 28 Feb. 2024, https://www.berkshireeagle.com/history/eagle-archives-blandford-will-not-allow-divorce-story-in-library/article_64c5a1ee-d4c1-11ee-b3e0-439402805e18.html

Summary

Residents of Blandford reacted with indignation to a court order to include the testimony of a divorce case involving a nudist camp in the town's public library, condemning it as an "outrageous" public exhibition and too "sensational" for the library. Despite their protests, the judge proceeded with preparations to preserve the colorful transcript, prompting town officials and historical society members to express their dismay at the inclusion of such details in the town's history.