Black & White Lithograph Print J F Cloutman Residence Farmington NH
A black & white line lithograph print of the J. F. Cloutman residence in Farmington NH encased with a wood frame under glass. The two story residence can be see, as can the front porch, side porch, and back and side additions. The home has extensive fretwork and balustrades and features many windows and several bay windows. The yard is well landscaped and tree lined and is enclosed with an elaborate waist fence. A few people can be seen in the image, as well as a carriage being pulled by two horses. The residence faces into Main Street and to the left of the house is School Street.
Size: 9.5" x 11.5"
Condition:Good. General wear and fading.
FHS -Kyle Leach
Braselmann
Braselmann
Portable Student Chalkboard Farmington NH High School
A portable, double sided, student slate chalkboard framed out in wood. The chalkboard was found in a box in the attic of Farmington NH High School. The chalkboard has chalk marks from the last use. It appears the student was working on simple addition.
Size: 8" x 10.5"
Condition: Fair. Extensive wear to the wood frame. extensive sacring on the slate.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Early 20th Century
Donated by Stan Freeda & Kyle Leach
1970 Guide Lines Booklet C.E. Peaslee & Son Funeral Home
A C.E. Peaslee & Son Funeral Home Guide Lines booklet. The booklet has thirty four pages and begins with explanations about funerals, presence of the body, calling hours, flowers and memorials, certification of death, insurance, and finally the legal aspects of death.<br /><br />Size:5.5" x 8.5"<br /><br />Condition: Very Good. Some minor wear.<br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
C.E. Peaslee & Son Funeral Home
Circa 1970
Donated by Ann (Linde) Ordway
Black & White Kathryn Furbush Kindergarden Class 1960-1961
A black & white photograph of the Kindergarten Class of Saint Peter's School. The school year covered was the 1960-1961. This school year was the class of Kathryn Furbush, who is in the photo along with the rest of her kindergarten class. Also seen in the photo are decorations, flowers, a Catholic priest, and Catholic nun.
Size: 8" x 10"
Condition: Very Good. Some small tears of the photo at the very edges close to the corners. one fold scar upper left corner of photo.
FHS- Kyle Leach
June 4, 1961
The Kathryn Furbush Collection
Thayercrest Exterior Garden Photos
A collection of color photographs of Thayercrest's exterior gardens on Main Street. The photos appear to have been taken in summer and feature different parts of the garden, plantings, and a few shots of the house itself.
Size: 4" x 6"
Condition: Very Good
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
The Thayer Collection
Donald Adams Marble Obituary
Donald Adams Marble obituary. May 26, 1931 - November 27, 2023. <br /><br />Don marble's obituaty reads:<br /><br /><em>Donald Adams Marble, 92, stepped into heaven on November 27, 2023.</em>
<p><em>Born in</em> <em>Athol, MA on May 26, 1931, he was the seventh child of Louis and Gertrude (Ward) Marble.</em></p>
<p><em>A graduate of Athol High School, he earned his degree in pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston in 1954. Married that same year to Shirley Cone, also of Athol, he served in the US Army for three years, being stationed for a time in Germany. After leaving the Army he continued to serve in the reserve and formally began his career as a pharmacist. The young couple moved to Manchester, NH, and Donald worked for a pharmaceutical wholesale company where he had the opportunity to work in pharmacies across the state filling in for owners on vacation. It was through this experience that he met Wilfred (Twink) Osgood in Farmington, NH, and in 1965 he joined Mr. Osgood as a partner in Osgood’s Pharmacy and ultimately became its sole proprietor. Donald served the town of Farmington for fifty-three years as a respected member of the business community, as a deacon and a warden at the First Congregational Church, as a member of the local Kiwanis chapter, and in supporting various causes through the pharmacy. For twenty-five years he managed the Interfaith Food Pantry overseeing food pickups, distribution days, and the keeping of financial records for the organization.</em></p>
<p><em>An avid skier, he took advantage of the ski areas in NH, primarily Gunstock, and in the summers, he took his family to cottages at Merrymeeting Lake in New Durham, NH, and Wells Beach, ME. The family found time to visit the numerous attractions and historical sites of New England, and enjoyed travelling to see family members in Maine, Massachusetts, and Ohio. As their children grew, he and Shirley visited them as they moved across the country. Always known for his quick smile, helping hands, patient demeanor, and generosity, Donald moved to Bedford Falls Care Facility in 2018.</em></p>
<p><em>His ability to interact with anyone was a gift that graced the lives of many for his empathy had no bounds. Though he did not suffer fools, he always sought to understand them, and he looked for the good in everyone. He was a servant leader long before the term was poplar for his goal in life was to care for his family and his fellow man. His word was as good as gold, and he could find humor in almost every situation –some of which he instigated! That twinkle in his eye now lights a star in heaven.</em></p>
<p><em>He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley, his parents Louis and Gertrude, and his siblings: Kingsley, Henry (Ward), Kathryn, Jane, Robert, and Richard. He is survived by his children Lyndon and Janice Marble of Manchester, NH; Dwight and Sharon Marble of Rochester, NY; Scott and Holly Marble of Colorado Springs, CO; Laura and Keith Lambert of Portland, OR; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, nine nieces and nephews, more than twenty grand nieces and nephews, and numerous great grand nieces and nephews.</em></p>
<p><em>Calling Hours will be Thursday, December 7, 2023, 5:00pm-7:00pm at Peaslee Funeral Home in Farmington, NH. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, 1:00pm at First Congregational Church of Farmington. A graveside service will take place Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11:00am at Jones Cemetery in Orange, MA.</em></p>
<p><em>In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the First Congregational Church of Farmington in Donald’s honor. </em><br /><br /><br />This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical museum collection.<br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach<em><br /></em><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>
C.E. Peaslee & Son, Inc.
November 27, 2023
C.E. Peaslee & Son, Inc.
Sepia Photograph Glen Street School Farmington, NH
A sepia photograph of the Glen Street School, Farmington, NH. The photo is taken fron the front corner side of the building and the first and second floors can be seen as well as the full attic and rooftop. The stairs and hand rails for both front entrances can be seen. Windows line the first and second floor and the double window, between the front entrances, can be seen with a large arched, decorative transom above it. Only a single chiney can be seen from this vantage point. Short basement windows can aslo be seeen lining the brick foundation work. The wood clapboards appear to to be a lighter clolor and the trimwork is panited a darker coor. A gas ironwork lmap with glass latern atop stands in fron of the school, to the corner, some distance from it. Other buildings and trees can be seen in the background.<br /><br />From New Hampshire Then And Now: <br /><br /><em>Here is the old Glen Street School in Farmington,N.H. about 1900. Built in 1889 it originally was comprised of two large rooms. One on upper level and one on the lower level. From 1890 to 1912 the school was used for the education of primary students and later the school added intermediate grades. In 1912 the two rooms were divided into four rooms. In 1923 the school population grew so much that a $5,000.00 addition was made. This school was closed down around 1960. After years of being used as a home base by local businesses, and a fair amount of neglect, the Glen Street School building in 1990 was torn down. Much of this information was taken from the Farmington,N.H. Historical Society website. <br /><br /><br /></em>This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical museum collection.<br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach<em><br /></em>
Circa 1900
NH Historical Society
Robert J. Girouard Collection
NewHampshireThenAndNow
1996 Farmington NH Police Department Color Card Set
A Farmington NH Police Department card set with photos, name, job title, bio, and other information about each member of the local law enforcement entity in 1996. The cards also have safety tips. They are double sided, with a photo, name , and title on the front and bio, safety statement, sponsors, and attribution on the back of each card. They were brought to the public by the Farmington Womens Club. Other sponsors were Shop N' Save, Lilac Mall, Barron Brothers Development Inc, Taylor Rental, Farmington Ambulance Corp, Pierce Ford Sales & Service, CL Doke Heating Services, Davidson Textron Inc, Farmington Police Association, New England Cablevision, Farmington National Bank, and Cameron's Garden Center
Size: Each Card 2.5" x 3.5"
Condition: Excellent
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington Womens Club
Photography by Photo Assignment Inc Raymond, NH
Pro Image Publishing
1996
Donated by Joann Doke
Bean Farm Photo Collection
A collection of photos taken at the Bean Farm on Meetinghouse Road. photos included are of several views of the main house, surrounding buildings, one photo of Joe Bean by himself holding his license plat, and one with Joe Bean, John Nolan, Miss Charbanaeu, and several other people. There are aslo two photos of the Demeritt cemetary on the property.
Condition: Fair
Most of the photos have signs of fading and degradation from being applied to a non-archival surface board for a long period of time, with non-archival fixatives
Size: All 3.5" x 5"
FHS- Kyle Leach
Unknown
The Dottie Bean Collection
W L Peavey Ceramic Mug
A white glossy glazed ceramic mug with gold W L Peavey detail on the side of the container. The ceramic mug does look to be mass produced, and bares no mark or creative stamp. The letters appear to be hand painted as do the gold bands on the lower and upper portion of the cup. The mug belonged to "Mert" Peavey.
Condition: Very Good
Size: 3.5"W x 3.5" H
FHS- Kyle Leach
Unkown
W L Peavey
Early to Mid 20th Century
W L Peavey
Donated by Simone LaRoche