Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory Miniture Postcard
Miniature Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory souvenir postcard. photo is taken toward the northwest corner of the mill building from the street. The building is four stories and has decorative brick work along the top of the building as trim and a front brick facade on the roof, decorative brick window work, and in front Gothic shaped brick doorway with what appear to be divided wooden doors.. An automobile and metal fire escapes can be seen in the foreground and side by the northwest corner. Information printed at the top list "Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory, No 2, Farmington, NH." Non divided back.
Size 2.5" x 3.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory Postcard
Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory souvenir postcard. photo is taken toward the northwest corner of the mill building from the street. The building is four stories and has decorative brick work along the top of the building as trim and a front brick facade on the roof, decorative brick window work, and in front Gothic shaped brick doorway with what appear to be divided wooden doors.. A horse attached to a horse drawn wagon can be seen in the foreground by the northwest corner. Information printed at the bottom front list "Thayer and Osborne Shoe Factory, Farmington, NH." Divided back card.
Multiples exist of this card. A black and white version of this card also exists in the collection. One card has been filled out with a statement, but not an address. It reads: "Burned when Dole and Waldron Show factory. Mrs Lamgille (nurse) was helping broken leg. Dana Burke was also injured when he was helping remove a safe in Robinsons' Poll Room. Safe dropped on his foot."
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
W. J. Evans, C W Whitehouse, Frank W Swallow Postcard Company INC
Assorted Beulah Thayer Sympathy Mementos
This an assortment of sympathy mementos sent to honor Beulah Thayer's passing. Though most of the items are store bought, which means mass produced. Each one has personal sentiments and often a signature from townspeople, friends, and family members who wished to offer condolences, thoughts, memories, and to extend sympathy.
The interiors of the items can only be viewed by appointment and will not be published online because of the handwriting samples and signatures.
Size: Various
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
Various
The Beulah Thayer Collection
1938 Thayercrest Farmington NH Front Left View Black & White Photograph
A black & white photograph, from 1938, of the Thayercrest home on north Main Street in Farmington NH. The view is front left. The drive and front of the home are visible. Some of the landscaping, trees, and frontage are also visible. Part of the retaining wall and a walk are also visible.
Size: 4"x6"
Condition: Excellent
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown, but possible one of the Thayer family.
1938
Part of the Beulah Thayer 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
2002 Celebration Pamplet - Isabel Fowler & Beulah Thayer
A 2002 celebration pamplet of the lives and friendship of Isabel Fowler and Beulah Thayer. The cover has an oval photo of each woman with a flower based background. Text on the cover reads: " the remarakable friendship of Beulah and Isabel 1912-2002."<br /><br />The inside of the booklet reads:<br /><br /><p><em>Both born in 1912 in Alton in homes</em><br /><em>side by side</em><br /><em>Both played together as little girls</em><br /><em>Both went through twelve grades of school together in Alton </em><br /><em>Both graduated from Alton High School</em><br /><em>Class of 1930</em><br /><em>Isabel went to Plymouth Normal School</em><br /><em>Beulah went to Keene Normal School</em><br /><em>Both became teachers</em><br /><em>Isabel taught at Alton 'High School</em><br /><em>Beulah taught at Bedford' Elementary School</em><br /><em>Isabel married Harold Fowlerof Alton Bay</em><br /><em>And Florida</em><br /><em>Beulah married Jim Thayer of Farmington</em><br /><em>Isabel has one daughter, four grandchildren,</em><br /><em>six great grandchildren and</em><br /><em>two great great grandchildren</em><br /><em>Beulah has one daughter, two sons,</em><br /><em>nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren</em><br /><em>Believe it or not - here we are - 90 years later</em><br /><em>still speaking - still really good friends</em><br /><em>with lots of</em></p>
<p><em>Happy Memories!</em></p>
<br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
2002
Donated by Joann Doke
Thayer Bungalow & Soldiers Monument From Edgerly Park Farmington NH
Colorized blue-green-brown postcard of the Thayer Bungalow and the Soldiers Monument in Edgerly Park. The location is on the northern part of Main Street at the juncture of Main Street, Bay Road, and Charles Street. The monument, the bungalow, trees, shrubs, neighboring property, and clouds can be clearly seen in the middle ground and background of the photo.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Early 20th Century
Indoor Photograph Ladies Group In Costume
Indoor group photograph of Farmington ladies in costume for an event. Size :5"x7"
Back Row: Helen McLaughlin, Edith Hall, Adelaide Haskill, Mildred Clarkson, Irene Jackson, Eloise Roberts, Mary Cloutman, Ruth Gordon, Jessie Sargent, Florance Roberts, Marion Waldron, Venita LaChance
Front Row: Edna Young, Amelia Richards, Ruth Allen, Helen Bragg, Beulah Thayer, Jillian Currier, Helen Nute, Jeanette Roberts
FHS-RKL
Unknown
Unknown
Beulah L. Thayer Obituary & Photo 1912 - 2012
Obituary and photo of Farmington resident Beulah L. Thayer, 1912 - 2012. <br /><br />The P<em>easlee Funeral Home</em> obituary reads:<br /><br /><div style="float:left;">
<div class="obit_name">Beulah L. Thayer</div>
<p class="lifespan">May 04, 1912 - October 23, 2012</p>
</div>
<br /><br /><em><br /><br /><br />Obituary of Beulah Perkins Thayer<br /><br /></em>
<div style="text-align:left;"><em>Farmington--Beulah Thayer, 100, died peacefully, after a very short illness, on October 23rd.</em></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><em>She was born on May 4, 1912, daughter of Winifred and Benjamin Perkins of Alton, NH. She was graduated from Alton High School and Keene Normal School and taught elementary school in Bedford N.H. She married James E. Thayer on June 14, l934, and lived the rest of her life in Farmington.<br />Mrs. Thayer was an active member of many civic organizations including Fraternal Chapter No. 21, Order of the Eastern Star, President of the Farmington Women’s Club, Girl Scout Leader, Member of the First Congregational Church, holding many offices there, including President of the Women’s Fellowship, Sunday School Teacher, Junior Choir Director and Board of Wardens. She served as President of the Historical Society, Trustee of Goodwin Library and was a member of the Farmington School Board for six years. Mrs. Thayer also held memberships in many patriotic Organizations including Regent of Mary Torr Chapter, D.A.R, President of Daughters of Colonial Wars, Dames of the Court of Honor, a member of Frisbee Memorial Auxiliary, Strawbery Banke, and as a volunteer at Frisbee Hospital for many years. Her greatest love was the school children of Farmington.</em></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><em>Mrs. Thayer is survived by a daughter Sylvia Thayer of Milton, two sons, James Thayer of Singapore, Richard Thayer of New Durham, three granddaughters, six grandsons, seven great granddaughters and fourteen great grandsons.</em></div>
<div style="text-align:left;"><em>Service: Her memorial service will be held at eleven o’clock at the First Congregational Church of Farmington, Monday, October 29. Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Goodwin Library Memorial Fund in care of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 422 Main Street, Farmington, N.H.</em></div>
<em>Arrangements by Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central Street, Farmington, NH, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com<br /></em><br /><br />FHS- Kyle Leach
The Peaslee Funeral Home
Beulah L. Thayer
The Peaslee Funeral Home
October 2012
1929 Goodwin Library & Town Hall Dedication Booklet
A four page, 1929, Goodwin Library and Town Hall dedication booklet. The dedication took place on Friday, May 10, 1929. A special visit with "His Excellency" Governor Charles W Tobey was a prominent feature on the cover. It also includes drawings of the new Goodwin library building, the New Town Hall, a program outline for remarks by notable figures, a photo of George H Goodwin, donor of the Goodwin Library and acknowledgements for the Goodwin library and Town hall arrangement and building committees. The Henry Wilson band played and the Color Guard was present. In the evening, a production of "The Old Homestead" by playwright and theatre actor Denman Thompson was scheduled.
Size: 4" x 6.5"
Condition: fair-yellowing, crumpling, and small splotches of an unknown substance
FHS-RKL
Most likely the Farmington Committee on General Arrangement for the Dedication of the Goodwin Library and the Town Hall
Most likely the Farmington Committee on General Arrangement for the Dedication of the Goodwin Library and the Town Hall