Farmington School Contract 1826
School Contract 1826. Notable persons: Jeremiah(?) Waldron, Eliza Harmon(?). Richard Leighton, Sarah (last name unreadable), Hannah Hayes.
AEM & RKL-FHS
Unknown
1826
Ellen Bennett collection
Ellen L. Bennett, age 94, formerly of North Main Street in Farmington, now known as Bay Road, died June 1, 2007 at Riverside Rest Home in Dover, where she most recently resided. Born in Farmington on September 5, 1912, daughter of the late David Parker Bennett and Grace (Leighton) Bennett, she attended school in Farmington and was a graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1930. Prior to retirement in 1977, she was employed many years for the Department of Probation, State of New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her sister: Mabelle Lee and is survived by her nephew: Denneth & his wife Judith Lee of Barrington and their 5 children: Linda, Eric, Jason, Wendy and William, also 2 great nieces: Michelle & Krista. Interment will be in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery in Farmington.
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
2000 Waldron Land Donation Old Bay Road Farmington Article Clipping and Photo Rochester Dover Times
A Rochester & Dover Times article about the Waldron land grant donation in 2000. Waldron's Grant was a gift to the town of a 20 acre parcel of natural land on Old Bay Road, in Farmington, from the Waldron family, one of the earliest settling families in Farmington. The February 3, 2000 newspaper article clipping is in three parts and contains a black and white photo of some of the Waldron family and two Selectpersons from the time Barbara Spear and Bill Tsiros.
Size: various- 4" x 4" 3" x4" 8" x 10.5"
FHS-RKL
John Nolan
Rochester & Dover Times
Photo Credit: John Nolan
John Nolan
Rochester & Dover Times
2000
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
Memorial Booklet To Adelaide Cilley Waldron 1910
A 1910 memorial booklet designed to honor Adelaide Cilley Waldron. The memorial exercises were held by the Friday Afternoon Club, Farmington, NH on February 12, 1910. The booklet includes Adelaide Cilley Waldron's life story written by Anne E Thayer & her relations to famous people written by Louise M T Perkins. Mary E Avery writes about Waldron as a writer, Inez M Noyes writes about Waldron from the perspective of a friend, and Ida M Pearl writes of Waldron as a musician. The booklet closes with hymns and poems.
Size: 6" x8.75"
Condition: fair-yellowing, crumpling at edges and fold, and small discoloration on cover and back likely from differing light exposure
FHS-RKL
Likely the Friday Afternoon Club & the Waldron Family
Likely the Friday Afternoon Club & the Waldron Family
1910
Donation by: Dana Ralph
The Family History Of Benjamin And Abigail Pray Ham 1644-1940
A bound 48 page book detailing the family history of Benjamin and Abigail Pray- Ham of Farmington. Typed mostly on onion paper and with photos added throughout. Complied in 1940 by their granddaughters Louise (Stone) Jones and Katherine Ham Stone. The book also had a two sided note which has been included as a separate file. Presented by the author to the Farmington NH Historical Society in January of 1953.
Size: 9" x 11.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Complied in 1940 by their granddaughters Louise (Stone) Jones and Katherine Ham Stone
Complied in 1940 by their granddaughters Louise (Stone) Jones and Katherine Ham Stone
1940, the books covers 1644-1940
Donated by Lorraine Meyer
Souvenir Postcard Old Waldron Mill
Divided back black and white souvenir postcard of the Old Waldron Mill Farmington, NH. Photo of mill is in center of the card embedded in a decorative bark like frame with a curled shaving to the right the photo in sepia brown. Postcard has footnote, bottom left, which says "Old Waldron Mill Farmington N.H" and "Published by C.W. Whitehouse."
Size: 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Unknown
Unknown
Circa 1910
Mill Fire Photo 1944 Old Nute Dole-Waldron Factory Corner North Main & East Grove Street
A black and White photograph of the front and side of downtown mill building where the the building has been gutted by fire. The fire happened in 1944 and is well documented. The roof, windows appear to be gone and the some of the floors compromised or caved in. The front doors are still standing and open. The building was known as the Old Nute Factory and the Dole-Waldron Factory. The building sits on the corner North Main & East Grove Street, which is now Civic Street, facing North Main. As of 2021 it is the site of the Cumberland Farms Store. Only the first two levels of brick work from the original building still exist as part of the building.
Unknown
1944
Donated by Joe Bloskey
1930 Dole - Waldron Shoe Company Sepia Photograph
A 1930 sepia photograph of the Dole -Waldron Shoe Company mill. A clear view of the three story building can be seen from the front showing windows on each floor, both front doorways, and the roof. The mill sign can be seen across the front of the building as well as a lettered ad across the front of the building highlighting that the mill produces "Womens Novelty Shoes." Three automobiles can be seen to the in front of the building in the photo, two facing the building, and a side view of the last. The photo was taken in winter as abundant snow can bee seen covering all the ground visible.
Condition: Good
Size: 2" x 2.75"
FHS-Kyle Leach
1930