Town Hall & Goodwin Library Dedication Article Farmington News, Page3, 1929-04-26
A Farmington News article, page3, from April 26, 1929 of the Town Hall & Goodwin Library dedication event. Details of the article include when and where events will be held, speakers, songs and music to be sung and played, and other general information.
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1929
1956 Farmington High School Class Photo
A black and white 1956 Farmington High School class photo. The 1956 class had twenty-eight students. Each head portrait in the grid has a student identifier underneath with an initial and last name. The item was owned by Simone Louise Leveillee, as noted in pen on the back of the photograph. She is third row second from the left.
Condition: Excellent
Size: 8"x10"
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington High School
Farmington High School
1956
Donated by Simone LaRoche (Leveillee)
Black & White Portrait Pike Sisters Farmington NH
A black & white portrait of the Pike Sisters of Farmington, NH smiling and standing together, finly dressed in day attire dresses. A back of a chair is being used as a prop to the right of the sisters. The photocard is quite elaborate with a marbled effect and an inner decorative frame around the photo that seems to pull from the Art Nouevou period.<br /><br /><br /><em>From Forgotten NH:</em><br /><br /><em>Ellen (Pike) Murphy (1912-1948) and Madeline (Pike) Clarke (1911-1996) were born in Farmington, New Hampshire to parents John and Elizabeth (Cloutman) Pike. </em><br /><br /><em>Biddeford-Saco Journal (Biddeford, Maine): "Mrs. John Murphy Dies At Age Of 35. Mrs. Ellen Pike Murphy, 35, wife of John P. Murphy, died Sunday at the Glencliff sanatorium, Glencliff, N.H., after a long illness. She had been in failing health for the past 15 years, and had been at Glencliff for two years. She was born in Farmington, N.H., the daughter of J. Elver and Elizabeth Ellen C. Pike. She graduated from Farmington high school, and Hesser Business College, Manchester, N.H., and the New England School of Fine Arts. She came to the city in 1930 and was employed as a secretary-stenographer until they move to Farmington. She married in 1936 and has one son, L. Michael, 6. Besides, her husband and son, she is survived by her father; a sister, Mrs. John L. Clark., this city; a brother, John E. Pike, New York City, and a nephew and three nieces. Funeral arrangements will be announced later."</em><br /><br /><em> Madeleine Pike was married twice—to John Lewis Clarke (three children) and Gerald E. Miller. Records indicate that she was a student nurse in 1930, worked as an attendant floor lady in 1940, and as an office worker for an automobile salesman in 1950.</em><br /><br /><em> I purchased this well-preserved portrait taken at a studio in Biddeford, Maine at an antique shop in Scarborough, Maine several months ago. The Pike Sisters’ excited cousin in T</em>he Granite State will be receiving their photo this week! <br /><br /><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>
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
Early 20th Century
H.P. Poisson, Photographer, Main Street Biddeford, ME
Digital File Forgotten NH
1913 Farmington NH Doll Postcard
A colorized 1913 Farmington, NH doll postcard with text and image. The text of the card reads, "the girls play with dolls in Farmington, NH," and " I know a doll there that wants to play with you." The two sentences are separated by a bolded " Farmington NH,'" which is placed in front of a blue triangular flag. The image of the post card is a drawing of a young Dutch girl in stereotypical, old world, traditional dress, shoes, and traditional head covering, the Volendam. She is holding a doll in her hands that resembles her. The back of the card is used and has a name and address and a simple statement, "to cousin Laura from cousin Grace."
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS- Kyle Leach
Circa 1913
The Bloskey Collection
Greetings From Farmington Postcard
Embossed and glittered "Greetings from Farmington" postcard. The postcard is a bright, light green color and fades to almost white at the top of the card. The words are embossed and glittered for effect. The word " Farmington " is flanked by embossed floral work.
Condition: Good
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
The Bloskey Collection
Old Time Farmington Ned Parker Farmington News, Page1, 1954-01-29
A 1954 "Old Time Farmington," Farmington News article written by Ned Parker for the opening page of the paper. The article covers some of the beginnings of the Farmington News and some of the early writers for it. It also talks about some of the early doctors, industry, old homesteads, and the erection of prominent buildings.
This is a digital file and does not reside in the physical collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Ned Parker
Farmington News
Ned Parker
1954
Black & White Farmington NH Police Officer Photograph Circa 1959
Interior black & white Farmington, NH police officer photograph. Six officers stand in line facing the camera in full dress uniform. A curtain background and wood floor can be seen. Each uniform is a dark color pant and matching dark jacket with a four button fastening and a badge on the heart of the chest. Each has a cap with a badge affixed to the front. Each wears dark dress shoes. The two officers on the right are Carl Worcester and Joe Vachon. The two at center are currently unknown. To the right Kenneth Furbush and Lloyd Davis are identified.
Size: 8" x 10"
Condition: Good. Some wear. Tape on edges. Fold in lower right corner. Surface cracks on edges.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Earl Blake, Farmington NH
Earl Blake, Farmington NH
Farmington NH Police Department
Circa 1959
Donation from Irene Furbush
1929 Farmington NH National Bank Booklet
A short, multi-page Farmington NH National Bank booklet for information and marketing purposes. The booklet starts with a drawing of the bank. Next the booklet has a list of officers, directors, and cashiers. The following page offers an early history.<br /><br /><br />The early history reads:<br /><br /><em>EARLY HISTORY THE FARMINGTON NATIONAL BANK is the out growth of a State Bank which was organized some time previous to January 1, 1855, such records as are available not giving us the exact date. Over three-quarters of a century have elapsed since that time and volumes might be written on the changes which have taken place in the Town and also in methods of banking. We find that back in April and May of the year 1872, Citizens' Meetings were held to give consideration to the organizing of a National Bank. As a result of these meet- ings, G. W. Herring and Charles W. Thurston proceeded to Washington for the purpose of obtaining permission to organize, and this authority was given under date of May 15, 1872. Under date of June 3, 1872, Articles of Association were adopted, and a Board of nine Directors elected. The following men were elected to the Board: G. W. Herring, John H. Barker, Alonzo Nute, Charles Talpey,]. F. Cloutman,H. B. Edgerly, C. W. Thurston, Martin L. Hayes and Edwin Wallace. The Directors then chose the following officers: G.W. Herring, President, J. F. Cloutman, Vice-President, and Thomas F. Cooke, Cashier. The certificate of organization was sworn to before Daniel W. Edgerly, Notary Public, under date of July 19, 1872, and sent to Washington upon receipt of which a Charter was granted by Honorable John Jay Knox, Comp- troller of the Currency, under date of July 27, 1872. <br /><br /></em>The booklet continues with photos of of the old bank and the new bank buildings<em>. </em>It offers a short service statement and then outlines each department, for a total of six departemnts.<em> the booklet concludes with full page photos of the bank president, vice president, cashier, and director.<br /><br /></em>This item was found in a School Street property.<em><br /><br />Size: 5"x 6.75"<br /></em><br />Condition: The booklet shows some signs of minor wear and tear and does have a triangular tear at the bottom near the center of the booklet.<em><br /><br /><br /></em>FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington NH National Bank
Farmington NH National Bank
1929
Donated by Roger Nason
Schuller Museum Brochure
A fold-out brochure manufactured by the Schuller Museum in Farmington, NH. It was made for marketing and general informational purposes for the museum. It features general information about the museum and the collection within, which focused mainly on a vast repository of European and Japanese arms and armor.
Size: 4"x9" folded, 8"x9" open
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
Schuller Museum
Schuller Museum
Unknown
A gift of Stan Freeda and Kyle Leach.
1954 Farmington News A Frame Tent Card
A, 1954, Farmington News a-frame display tent card with headline and photo. The lead story is the fiftieth anniversary of Farmington's Old Home Celebration. The photo features the prize winning parade float by Saint Peter's Church, taken by Brother's Studio. Much of the corner of Main Street and Central Street can be seen with the parade procession moving down Central Street from Main Street. Cars, buildings, and people can be seen.
Size: 7.5" x 8"
Condition: Good. Fading of newsprint. Edges are weathered.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1954
Donated by the Puddledock Press