Barbara W. Moore and Weesner

Barbara W. Moore and Weesner

2002 Sarah Chapman Francis Medal

Gail Weesner has unselfishly used her literary and editorial talents to document and promote the unique neighborhoods of Boston known for their historical, architectural and picturesque value.


The Sarah Chapman Francis Medal is awarded for outstanding literary achievement related to any aspect of The Garden Club of America's interests.

The Sarah Chapman Francis Medal was endowed in 1964 by Priscilla Beacham Stanton (Mrs. Otis Cook Stanton), The Garden Club of Buzzards Bay, Zone I, in memory of her mother, Sarah “Sallie” Dimon Chapman Francis (1874-1962), GCA member-at-large. The medal was created by Allison Macomber based on a design by Susanne S. Underwood, Garden Club of Buzzards Bay.

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