History Project

The Waban History Project has been rejuvenated with a new focus. At present, we plan to publish a book (in both print and online formats) that will update the first work of Waban history, Waban, Early Days. As such, we are now soliciting manuscripts (handwritten, typewritten, sent via email or in virtually any other format) of personal memoirs of Waban life and times. We are particularly interested in the years 1920 to 1960. Please send along any memories to, the Waban oral history published in the late 1940's. We are looking to interview long-time Waban residents to discuss their early remembrances of Waban. If you would like to participate, please contact: Lauren Paul 617-559-9967

Click here for a PDF contribution from former resident George Nugent.

Angier School, 1940 Grade 6, Mr. Jim Peebles Picture from George Nugent Front Row 1. 2.Cynthia Churchill 3. 4. 5. Harry Egan 6. 7. 8. 9. Eddie Verplank Middle Row 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dick Wells 6. Courtney Sherbrooke 7. Ann Marquis 8. 9. Patty Murphy 10.Irene Conant Back Row 1. Joan Delamater 2. Martha Townsend 3. 4. Jean Hudson 5. Barbara Wood 6. 7. Dick Potts 8. George Nugent 9. Milton Heath 10.Mr. Peebles Call to action in 1938 Picture from George Nugent