In 1979, the Times hired Jacqueline (Jackie) Bennett, to fill in as part-time photographer and darkroom processor. Bennett worked at the Times when the newsroom switched from typewriters to computers and production of the paper was consolidated at the Beverly plant. Darkroom work, however, remained at GDT’s headquarters. While the bulk of Bennett’s work for the Times took place 1980-1982, she continued to freelance until 1985. 

Gloucester, MA 1980. Big Lucy and two dogs.

Gloucester, MA 1980. Closeup of three men.

Gloucester, MA 1980. Four men hauling St. Nicholas.

Gloucester, MA 1982. Closeup of a baby in a laundry cart.

Gloucester, MA 1982. Social and Yachting Club.

Gloucester, MA 1982. Baseball player in the air at Parisi Field.

Gloucester, MA 1982. Bananaette at a fashion show.

Gloucester, MA c. 1980s. Silhouette of a girl on horseback at Plum Cove.

Gloucester, MA c. 1980s. Graduates of St. Ann School stand outside.