Hudson, NY resident Debra Gallo sent in this wonderful photo of some of the people who made up the maintenance crew at the Girls Training School in 1954. Problem is we don’t know the names of any of these men or anything about them. Do you?
If so, let us know know in the comment section or contact us info@prisonpublicmemory.us
Also, does anyone recognize the room and building they are gathered in?
Thanks so much for your help.
6 comments
Jill Root says:
Sep 5, 2012
The nice looking fellow in the center, with the tie, is my grandfather, Robert Cooper
Editor says:
Sep 6, 2012
Indeed! Could you tell us more about him? Do you know how long he worked there? What his job entailed? Do you remember any stories?
Thanks so much for writing!
Jill says:
Sep 6, 2012
I never knew him because he died before I was born but I will be more than happy to speak with my mom (his daughter) about your inquiries. Unfortunately, my grandmothe, his wife, Anna Cooper, died 8 years ago as well. I wil do my best. I believe my mom said she and her sister used to live on the property as well..
Marian Woodward and Jeanne Roetina says:
Nov 18, 2012
The fellow in the black shirt with suspenders, sitting second from the left is very likely Joe Drabick.
Marian Woodward and Jeanne Roetina
Marian Woodward and Jeanne Roetina says:
Nov 18, 2012
Second from the left standing is Ray Haight!
Frances Drabick says:
Apr 16, 2014
Yes, that is Joe Drabick. His wife’s name was Amelia. I am a Drabick, but not a direct relative. He may have been a very distant cousin to my late father, Stephen J. Drabick, married to my mother Verna L. Drabick. She was an assistant house mother at the training school in the 60’s. Joe Drabick’s eldest son was named Joseph, too. (there were more than one Joe Drabick’s in the area back then)He also had a son named Hank. They lived on State Street when I was growing up in the fifties/sixties.
Frances Drabick
Debbi (Drabick) Gallo is my first cousin. Unless there is another one in Hudson. 😉