1880 Graduation Exercises Farmington High School Booklet
A bi-fold booklet of the 1880 Graduation Exercises of the Farmington High School. The event was set for eight o' clock, Thursday July 1, 1880 at the Congregational Church in Farmington, NH. Music was planned, as well as eleven speakers, including the Salutatorian and the Valedictorian.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington High School
Farmington High School
1880
Donated by Lorraine Meyer 2018
1897 Farmington NH Memorial Day Order of Exercises Booklet
A May 31, 1897 Farmington, NH, Memorial Day Order of Exercises booklet. The booklet is four pages, printed in black ink on off paper.
The front page is ornately decorated with two borders one on the exterior edge, a block geometric floral and one framing an image in the center of the page, a simple triangle geometric repeat. The image in the center is a Grand Army of the Republic medal, hanging from a thirteen star American flag, placed equidistant over their field, topped by a bald eagle sitting atop two overlapping cannons and canon balls. The Grand Army of the Republic was a national fraternal organization. It was composed of veterans of the Union Army, Union Navy, Marines and the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service.
It details the activities for Memorial Day on the second and third pages starting with a march at 1:30 PM on Main Street, followed by exercises at the cemetery & monument. Evening exercises were to start at 8 PM. At all places they included prayer, addresses, song, and bands playing.
The last page is devoted to honoring deceased soldiers and sailors and gives a list for those at the cemetery. Special sections specifically list those fallen in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. it also points out those in "outside yards" on Ten Rod Road, and the Hodgdon, Bunker, and Stevens yard.
Size: 4.25 W x 6.5" H
Condition. Fair. Corners are folded. Small tear on upper center, on front page. Defaced, interior upper pages " Property of Farmington- New Durham Historical Society." Stain on back page
FHS-Kyle Leach
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
May 31, 1897
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
1951 Congregational Church 75th Anniversary Booklet
A 1951 Congregational Church 75th anniversary bi-fold booklet with a photograph of the church on the cover. The event was scheduled for March 8, 1951. The founding of the church was September 15, 1819. The booklet lists the founders on the cover under the photo. the interior of the booklet includes the program of events, which included music from the organ, an invocation, hymn singing and several speakers before a closing. The third page of the interior highlights the start and history of the church and a list of ministers, from 1819-1951. The back page includes a list of the entire organization in 1951, with names and titles.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Congregational Church
Congregational Church
1951
Donated by Lorraine Meyer 2018
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
2017 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
2017 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
FHS- Kyle Leach
Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
Donated by Stan Freeda and Kyle Leach
2018 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
2018 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
This item is a digital file and it does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS- Kyle Leach
The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
Donated by Stan Freeda and Kyle Leach
2019 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
2019 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
FHS- Kyle Leach
The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
Donated by Stan Freeda and Kyle Leach
2020 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
2020 Annual Reports Of The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
This item is a digital file and it does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS- Kyle Leach
The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
The Town Of Farmington New Hampshire
Farmington Building & Loan Association By-Laws Booklet
The Farmington Building & Loan Association started March 14th 1922 and operated until the late twentieth century.
Attached is an article from the New Hampshire Farmington News, Thursday , February 17 , 1972. The article talks about the earliest days of the business and includes information about board members and trials and initiatives they experienced. In the article they mention celebrating the 50th anniversary of the business.
The article is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
RKL-FHS
Farmington Building & Loan Association