An acting Acting Mayor. That's the position 13-year-old Joseph Robinson of Charlestown, newly elected "Mayor of Boystown," held briefly yesterday when he took over the reins of government during a visit to the mayor's office. He is shown occupying the Mayor's chair, with Acting Mayor John E. Kerrigan at his side and registering keen satisfaction at his performance.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

An acting Acting Mayor. That's the position 13-year-old Joseph Robinson of Charlestown, newly elected "Mayor of Boystown," held briefly yesterday when he took over the reins of government during a visit to the mayor's office. He is shown occupying the Mayor's chair, with Acting Mayor John E. Kerrigan at his side and registering keen satisfaction at his performance.

[ca. January 1945]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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