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Community leader, world traveler, and horticulturalist are but a few of the titles used to describe the life of Dalton, Georgia’s, Lenna Gertrude Judd. This online exhibit focuses on postcards she collected from her many trips abroad.  This small slice of Mrs. Judd’s life is part of a larger physical exhibit that utilizes not only these postcards but also her personal photographs, documents, and artifacts.  Together these items trace the remarkable life and times of a “progressive” woman of the early years of the twentieth century.

In 1903, while touring the South on their bicycles, Lenna Gertrude Judd, her husband Morton, and their six-year-old son Hubert stopped to rest in Dalton. The Judds, heirs to a family fortune generated from the brass manufacturing industry in Connecticut, found the climate beneficial to Morton’s health and, charmed by the local residents and the mountains and valleys of Northwest Georgia, chose to move from New York to make Dalton their permanent home.

True to the beliefs and actions of the Progressive Era, Judd devoted her energies to the betterment of her community and the lives of the area’s residents. Committees and organizations as diverse as the Red Cross, Loveman Memorial Library, Georgia State Parks Authority, and the Dalton Women’s Club all saw the imprint of her influence.

After her husband’s death in 1919, Lenna began the conversion of the wooden frame farmhouse in which the family had lived since their arrival in Dalton. By 1921, the simple home had become the brick and stucco mansion she named Oneonta, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “resting place.”  Situated on 150 acres and surrounded by gardens, springs, waterfalls, and a working dairy farm, Oneonta was not only a home for Judd, her son, and grandchildren but also the center of the social life of Dalton and a symbol of refinement. 

The flower gardens and orchards of Oneonta achieved such renown that tour groups from Chattanooga and the surrounding region organized visits to view the wondrous grounds and landscape. Judd’s horticultural talents attracted the eye of Dr. Lange Layne Stewart, president of Yenching University (now Beijing University), who in 1924 invited Lenna to visit China and supervise the design of the university’s gardens.

While on this journey and others during her lifetime, Judd and her family toured the world in a manner befitting a family of their social and financial standing. Among the souvenirs they collected were postcards from many exotic and unfamiliar locales. More than merely a record of places visited, these postcards offer a glimpse of a Europe and Asia seen by many today as a quaint and forgotten world. The cards are also interesting from an artistic standpoint in that they represent the style of the period, depicting both photographs and screened lithographs.

Wealthy and aristocratic gentlemen traveling on the ocean liner Amerika had their own lounge in which to relax away from the ladies.
Wealthy and aristocratic gentlemen traveling on the ocean liner Amerika had their own lounge in which to relax away from the ladies.
The Ritz Carlton Restaurant on the ocean liner Amerika gives an idea of the style in which Dalton’s Judd family traveled during their tour of Europe in the early twentieth century.
The Ritz Carlton Restaurant on the ocean liner Amerika gives an idea of the style in which Dalton’s Judd family traveled during their tour of Europe in the early twentieth century.
The grand staircase on the Amerika of the Hamburg-Amerika line.
The grand staircase on the Amerika of the Hamburg-Amerika line.
The children of the wealthy and their nannies traveled in comfort on the Amerika while crossing the Atlantic.
The children of the wealthy and their nannies traveled in comfort on the Amerika while crossing the Atlantic.
The well-born ladies who traveled on the Amerika had their own salon in which to relax and spend their idle time.
The well-born ladies who traveled on the Amerika had their own salon in which to relax and spend their idle time.
The formal banquet hall of the Amerika of the Hamburg-Amerika line gives an idea of the manner in which the Judd’s traveled on their world tours.
The formal banquet hall of the Amerika of the Hamburg-Amerika line gives an idea of the manner in which the Judd’s traveled on their world tours.
Think of London and Piccadilly Circus quickly comes to mind.
Think of London and Piccadilly Circus quickly comes to mind.
The Horse Guards building once served as the headquarters for the Commander in Chief of the British military. Today it houses the Household Cavalry museum.
The Horse Guards building once served as the headquarters for the Commander in Chief of the British military. Today it houses the Household Cavalry museum.
Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of the iconic symbols of London.
Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of the iconic symbols of London.
Blackfriars Bridge is the third oldest bridge in London.
Blackfriars Bridge is the third oldest bridge in London.
Beginning as a fruit and vegetable market in 1654, Covent Garden Market has always been one of London’s most popular shopping areas.
Beginning as a fruit and vegetable market in 1654, Covent Garden Market has always been one of London’s most popular shopping areas.
Buckingham Palace, London’s most famous and most visited royal residence
Buckingham Palace, London’s most famous and most visited royal residence
The Aquarium and the Palace Pier were popular tourist attractions in the English city of Brighton.
The Aquarium and the Palace Pier were popular tourist attractions in the English city of Brighton.
Brighton has always been a popular tourist destination.
Brighton has always been a popular tourist destination.
A favorite vacation activity in Brighton was a stroll along Kings’ Road.
A favorite vacation activity in Brighton was a stroll along Kings’ Road.
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St. Paul’s Cathedral was the tallest building in London until 1962 when it was replaced by the steel and concrete Millbank Tower.
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St. Paul’s Cathedral was the tallest building in London until 1962 when it was replaced by the steel and concrete Millbank Tower.
Built between 1895 and 1903, Westminster Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in England and Wales and the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster.
Built between 1895 and 1903, Westminster Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in England and Wales and the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster.
The Guildhall, built between 1411 and 1440 was used as a town hall for hundreds of years. Today, it is the ceremonial and administrative center of the City of London and its corporation.
The Guildhall, built between 1411 and 1440 was used as a town hall for hundreds of years. Today, it is the ceremonial and administrative center of the City of London and its corporation.
Erected as the entryway to the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel tower was the world’s tallest man-made structure; a distinction it held for forty-one years.
Erected as the entryway to the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel tower was the world’s tallest man-made structure; a distinction it held for forty-one years.
Built for the 1878 World’s Fair, the Trocadero concert hall was located along the Seine River across from the Eiffel Tower.
Built for the 1878 World’s Fair, the Trocadero concert hall was located along the Seine River across from the Eiffel Tower.
The Colonne de Juilette in Paris commemorates the Revolution of 1830 when King Charles X of France was deposed.
The Colonne de Juilette in Paris commemorates the Revolution of 1830 when King Charles X of France was deposed.
Since 1848, the Elysee Palace has served as the official residence of the President of the French Republic. It contains the office of the President and the meeting rooms of the Council of Ministers.
Since 1848, the Elysee Palace has served as the official residence of the President of the French Republic. It contains the office of the President and the meeting rooms of the Council of Ministers.
La Gare du Nord or is one of six train stations servicing Paris. It is the main terminal for trains to northern France and international destinations in Western Europe.
La Gare du Nord or is one of six train stations servicing Paris. It is the main terminal for trains to northern France and international destinations in Western Europe.
The renowned tulip fields of Holland.
The renowned tulip fields of Holland.
A view of the Mediterranean Sea from the terrace of Palermo’s Villa Igiea hotel.
A view of the Mediterranean Sea from the terrace of Palermo’s Villa Igiea hotel.
The Bay of Naples.
The Bay of Naples.
The waterfront of the Italian city of Naples.
The waterfront of the Italian city of Naples.
A panoramic view of Naples, Italy, with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
A panoramic view of Naples, Italy, with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Taormina was founded by Greek colonists in 734 B.C. These are the ruins of the town’s Grecian theater.
Taormina was founded by Greek colonists in 734 B.C. These are the ruins of the town’s Grecian theater.
The catacombs of Taormina have always been a popular tourist site.
The catacombs of Taormina have always been a popular tourist site.
The Sicilian city of Messina was devastated by an earthquake in 1908.
The Sicilian city of Messina was devastated by an earthquake in 1908.
Many of Messina’s buildings suffered from the fire resulting from the earthquake.
Many of Messina’s buildings suffered from the fire resulting from the earthquake.
The earthquake destroyed much of Messina.
The earthquake destroyed much of Messina.
The Sicilian town of Taormina has been a popular tourist destination for hundreds of years.
The Sicilian town of Taormina has been a popular tourist destination for hundreds of years.
The Villa Igiea in Palermo, Sicily is one of Europe’s grandest hotels.
The Villa Igiea in Palermo, Sicily is one of Europe’s grandest hotels.
A Sicilian family in their gaily decorated donkey cart enjoy the day together in Palermo.
A Sicilian family in their gaily decorated donkey cart enjoy the day together in Palermo.
In 1908 an earthquake struck the Sicilian city of Messina. Fire soon broke out in the ruins of the city.
In 1908 an earthquake struck the Sicilian city of Messina. Fire soon broke out in the ruins of the city.
The Piazza del Duomo in Messina was destroyed by the earthquake.
The Piazza del Duomo in Messina was destroyed by the earthquake.
Rescuers search for survivors after the earthquake in Messina.
Rescuers search for survivors after the earthquake in Messina.
After the earthquake many of Messina’s citizens had to live in these makeshift dwellings.
After the earthquake many of Messina’s citizens had to live in these makeshift dwellings.
Another view of the damage inflicted on the Piazza del Duomo.
Another view of the damage inflicted on the Piazza del Duomo.
Damage along the Via Garibaldi.
Damage along the Via Garibaldi.
This daring man stands on the precipice of Japan’s Asama volcano. Asama is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.
This daring man stands on the precipice of Japan’s Asama volcano. Asama is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.
This electric tramway car was typical of the transport through Japan’s Usui Pass in Nagano prefecture. The pass was opened in 1893.
This electric tramway car was typical of the transport through Japan’s Usui Pass in Nagano prefecture. The pass was opened in 1893.
Usui Pass
Usui Pass
The Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, served as the home for Chinese emperors from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, a span of almost 500 years.
The Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, served as the home for Chinese emperors from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, a span of almost 500 years.
This stylized postcard of a Chinese river junk was purchased by a member of Dalton’s Judd family during a visit to China in the 1920s.
This stylized postcard of a Chinese river junk was purchased by a member of Dalton’s Judd family during a visit to China in the 1920s.
This Christian church is located in Karuisawa, Japan. The city of Karuisawa is a popular tourist site today just as it was in the early days of the twentieth century when this postcard was purchased.
This Christian church is located in Karuisawa, Japan. The city of Karuisawa is a popular tourist site today just as it was in the early days of the twentieth century when this postcard was purchased.
Wealthy and aristocratic gentlemen traveling on the ocean liner Amerika had their own lounge in which to relax away from the ladies.
The Ritz Carlton Restaurant on the ocean liner Amerika gives an idea of the style in which Dalton’s Judd family traveled during their tour of Europe in the early twentieth century.
The grand staircase on the Amerika of the Hamburg-Amerika line.
The children of the wealthy and their nannies traveled in comfort on the Amerika while crossing the Atlantic.
The well-born ladies who traveled on the Amerika had their own salon in which to relax and spend their idle time.
The formal banquet hall of the Amerika of the Hamburg-Amerika line gives an idea of the manner in which the Judd’s traveled on their world tours.
Think of London and Piccadilly Circus quickly comes to mind.
The Horse Guards building once served as the headquarters for the Commander in Chief of the British military. Today it houses the Household Cavalry museum.
Opened in 1894, Tower Bridge is one of the iconic symbols of London.
Blackfriars Bridge is the third oldest bridge in London.
Beginning as a fruit and vegetable market in 1654, Covent Garden Market has always been one of London’s most popular shopping areas.
Buckingham Palace, London’s most famous and most visited royal residence
The Aquarium and the Palace Pier were popular tourist attractions in the English city of Brighton.
Brighton has always been a popular tourist destination.
A favorite vacation activity in Brighton was a stroll along Kings’ Road.
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St. Paul’s Cathedral was the tallest building in London until 1962 when it was replaced by the steel and concrete Millbank Tower.
Built between 1895 and 1903, Westminster Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in England and Wales and the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster.
The Guildhall, built between 1411 and 1440 was used as a town hall for hundreds of years. Today, it is the ceremonial and administrative center of the City of London and its corporation.
Erected as the entryway to the 1889 World’s Fair, the Eiffel tower was the world’s tallest man-made structure; a distinction it held for forty-one years.
Built for the 1878 World’s Fair, the Trocadero concert hall was located along the Seine River across from the Eiffel Tower.
The Colonne de Juilette in Paris commemorates the Revolution of 1830 when King Charles X of France was deposed.
Since 1848, the Elysee Palace has served as the official residence of the President of the French Republic. It contains the office of the President and the meeting rooms of the Council of Ministers.
La Gare du Nord or is one of six train stations servicing Paris. It is the main terminal for trains to northern France and international destinations in Western Europe.
The renowned tulip fields of Holland.
A view of the Mediterranean Sea from the terrace of Palermo’s Villa Igiea hotel.
The Bay of Naples.
The waterfront of the Italian city of Naples.
A panoramic view of Naples, Italy, with Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Taormina was founded by Greek colonists in 734 B.C. These are the ruins of the town’s Grecian theater.
The catacombs of Taormina have always been a popular tourist site.
The Sicilian city of Messina was devastated by an earthquake in 1908.
Many of Messina’s buildings suffered from the fire resulting from the earthquake.
The earthquake destroyed much of Messina.
The Sicilian town of Taormina has been a popular tourist destination for hundreds of years.
The Villa Igiea in Palermo, Sicily is one of Europe’s grandest hotels.
A Sicilian family in their gaily decorated donkey cart enjoy the day together in Palermo.
In 1908 an earthquake struck the Sicilian city of Messina. Fire soon broke out in the ruins of the city.
The Piazza del Duomo in Messina was destroyed by the earthquake.
Rescuers search for survivors after the earthquake in Messina.
After the earthquake many of Messina’s citizens had to live in these makeshift dwellings.
Another view of the damage inflicted on the Piazza del Duomo.
Damage along the Via Garibaldi.
This daring man stands on the precipice of Japan’s Asama volcano. Asama is one of the most active volcanoes in Japan.
This electric tramway car was typical of the transport through Japan’s Usui Pass in Nagano prefecture. The pass was opened in 1893.
Usui Pass
The Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing, served as the home for Chinese emperors from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, a span of almost 500 years.
This stylized postcard of a Chinese river junk was purchased by a member of Dalton’s Judd family during a visit to China in the 1920s.
This Christian church is located in Karuisawa, Japan. The city of Karuisawa is a popular tourist site today just as it was in the early days of the twentieth century when this postcard was purchased.