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
Article-Farmington News-George H Goodwin Library Cornerstone 1928
An article covering the public announcement that the cornerstone at the George H. Goodwin Library was to be put in August 3, 1928. the Trustee were to be there and the general public was asked to come out in force to honor the gift of the library.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
PLEASE NOTE: This resource was created during the 19th or 20th century. It has biases stemming from those periods.
Farmington News
Farmington News
1928
Farmington Bicentennial 1798-1998 Commemorative Key Chain
A Farmington Bicentennial, 1798-1998, commemorative key chain. The commemorative coin was made of pewter and it has a stainless steel chain and key ring. The decorative coin has impressions of the town seal, "1798-1998," "Town of Farmington," "New Hampshire," and "200 years" on the face.
Size: 1" circle
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington Bicentennial Committee
1998
Donated by: Joann Doke
Graduating Exercise Program Farmington High School June 1892
This is a Graduating Exercise program for Farmington High School. Graduation was set for June 16,1892 to be held at the Opera House at quarter of eight. It contains the class motto, class ode, music listings, and speaker, oratory, and address placements for the event. It also includes the graduates and their course choice.
Size; 4" x 5.75
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Farmington High School
Farmington High School
1892
Pamphlet A Community Thanksgiving Celebration-A Benefit for the Interfaith Food Pantry
2017 pamphlet, ink printed on paper, for a "A Community Thanksgiving Celebration." The event was a benefit for the Interfaith Food Pantry in Farmington. It was hosted by three of the town's places of worship; The Advent Christian Church, the First Congregational Church, and the Saint Peter Catholic Church. It was held on Sunday, November 22nd, at 4pm. The pamphlet contains a welcome, songs to be sung, prayers, spoken verses, readings, list of thanks, and a list of notable volunteer participants in the services.
Size: 7" x 9"
The museum has two copies.
FHS-Kyle Leach
The Advent Christian Church, the First Congregational Church, and the Saint Peter Catholic Church
The Advent Christian Church, the First Congregational Church, and the Saint Peter Catholic Church
2017
Donated by: Stan Freeda & Kyle Leach
Photos-Military Appreciation Night- Monday February 5th 2018
Community submitted military appreciation night photos. The ceremony was held on Monday, February 5th 2018. The photos are of former Farmington High School student athletes that served in the United States military services . Military appreciation night featured free admission for all military veterans, active duty service members, police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals. The ceremony honoring the service members was held between two games that night.
These items are digital files and do not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Various
Farmington Tigers-K.J. Cardinal
2018-Photos are from previous periods.
Farmington Tigers-K.J. Cardinal
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page 1 Thursday, July 9th, 1964
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is Page 1 of the Thursday, July 9th, 1964. <br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads:<br /><br /><em>4th of July celebration</em><br /><br /><p><em>FARMINGTON--A unique Fourth,</em><br /><em>of July community celebration,</em><br /><em>featured by an "Uncle Sam .and</em><br /><em>Liberty” parade, was held on the</em><br /><em>Meaderboro Road, Farmington,</em><br /><em>Saturday afternoon. This safe, sane</em><br /><em>holiday celebration was sponsored</em><br /><em>by residents of the Meaderboro</em><br /><em>Rd. and was an excellent display</em><br /><em>of community spirit.</em></p>
<p><em>The costumed parade formed at</em><br /><em>the home or Mr. and Mrs, Leslie</em><br /><em>Barden with Uncle Sam and Drum</em><br /><em>Majorettes at the head of the</em><br /><em>parade followed by Miss Liberty</em><br /><em>on a float with three attendants,</em><br /><em>barrel rollers, girls in costumes</em><br /><em>of many lands, clowns, fire--</em><br /><em>cracker girls, pirates and square</em><br /><em>dancers. The parade proceeded to</em><br /><em>the Meaderboro Road Schoolhouse.</em><br /><em>which was appropriately decorated</em><br /><em>for the occasion, for a series of</em><br /><em>circus acts on the school grounds,</em><br /><em>Billy Haskins acted as Uncle Sam</em><br /><em>and master of ceremonies. Bonnie</em><br /><em>Bach was Miss Liberty and her at-</em><br /><em>tendants were Cathy Harden, Cathy</em><br /><em>Smith and Janice LePage. The drum</em><br /><em>majorettes were Sayre Borden,</em><br /><em>Patty Tarmey and Ruth Scruton.</em><br /><em>Each group presented their own</em><br /><em>specialty acts to the enjoyment of</em><br /><em>the onlookers.</em></p>
<p><em>The circus was followed by</em><br /><em>family picnicing.</em><br /><em>Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Barden</em><br /><em>tere directors of this community effort<br /></em><em>to keep the Fourth of July safe<br /></em><em>and sane for families of the<br /></em><em>neighborhood. Over 100 people were<br /></em><em>present at this outing.</em></p>
<br /><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1964
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page 2 Friday, July 4th, 1930
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is Page 2 of the Friday, July 4th, 1930 issue.<br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads: <br /><br /><em>JULY FOURTH</em><br /><br /><em><em> The 'News goes to print this week on the eve of the great American holiday. Independence day. July 4th which occurs on Friday. It will be the 154th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and chat ' the spirit of 76”still sur- vives not merely as a tradition but as one of the greatest American achievements, there is plenty of manifest evidence within our na- tional boundaries and all United States possessions Business will be suspended generally and the Ameri- can colors will predominate. While Farming-ton has contemplated no or dered program for the day'’s cele- bration. there will be nothing- lack- log in the spirit of the occasion From the small child up there will an ardent display of American pride If not with a participation the revelry and the enchantment of adding; to the general racket, there will be an ordered preservation of peace and prosperity that has been in preparation for many weeks. The grooming of residential proper- ty and places of business has been in preparation for midsummer and the 4th of July tor many weeks and the 4th of July for many weeks and the accomplishments are impressed upon any and all observers who cure to survey the general aspect with thoughtful consideration. Wherever a piece,of property of whatever na- ture has .an outstanding prominence there have been no reservations in making it presentable to the gaze with cleanliness and features of beauty more or less abundant. Beautiful gardens, green, well- cropped lawns and fresh paint fore- cast the glamour and redolence of a thrifty and well-ordered community The preservation of the citizenry and the property of such a compos- ite structure is among our first re- gards. Especially at such times as the Fourth of July when-the bars of restraint are let down while a great event of universal moment is being celebrated, there is likely to be. with with no intention at lawlessness, a com- mon relaxation toward destruction On such occasions as the Fourth of July, the real patriot, whether youth or adult, is the individual who regards with scrupulous care the rights of others and joins his fellows in the wildest of celebration without abandon In such a spirit of celebration everybody has the sympathy and encouragement of the community Those who use the crowded highways at this season are especially cautioned to avoid colli- sion and destruction to themselves and others. Herein lies one of the greatest elements of danger and it is sincerely hoped that the "News" will have few, if any, local casualties to report after the holiday has passed. To impress the great element of danger that that is abroad at this time, insurance statistics show that more people buy automobile insurance on or prior to this holiday than at any other holiday season of the year. To show that the apprehension is well founded, the insurance com- panies report that for one day more claims are paid than for any other day In the year except Labor day We certainly urge our citizens to </em></em><em>celebrate the Fourth and to Indulge </em><em>in all the reasonable pastimes, but to </em><em>exercise extreme care In the preser-</em><em>vation of their own safety and the </em><em>safety of others. The handling of </em><em>fireworks and explosives should at </em><em>all times be entrusted to mature </em><em>judgment and we sincerely hope </em><em>that wherever children are allowed </em><em>to handle these instruments it </em><em>will be under the supervision of </em><em>their elders. From Thursday at </em><em>midnight until Friday at midnight </em><em>the town will be under extra, police </em><em>surveillance and all lines of law and </em><em>order- will be drawn tight. Traffic </em><em>rules must be observed and extreme </em><em>precaution be taken against fire. </em><em>With' these suggestions In mind, not </em><em>to spoil or detract from anybody's </em><em>good time, but rather to Insure the </em><em>resumption of our peace, prosperity </em><em>and pursuit of -happiness after the </em><em>"Glorious Fourth'* has passed, the </em><em>"News" extends its best wishes for </em><em>every bounty that the holiday may </em><em>afford.</em>
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<em>FHS-Kyle Leach</em>
Farmington News
Farmington News
1930
Talking About Independence Day Farmington News, Page2, 1896-06-26
A Farmington News article talking about Independence Day. This is page 2, of the June 26th 1896 issue.<br /><br />The piece about independence Day reads: <br /><br /><em>FARMINGTON TO CELEBRATE</em><br /><em> PLENTY OF ENTHUSIASM,</em><br /><em> MONEY AND BRAINS.</em><br /><br /><em>COMMITTEES BUSY ARRANGING IN</em><br /><em> TERESTING FEATURES</em><br /><br /><em> The meeting at the town hall Friday night to discuss a Fourth of July cele- bration, was a distinctively business gathering of young men of thee town. It organized by choosing A I Nute, chairman, Eugene B Hayes, secretary; W J Evans, treasurer, and the affair celebrating Independence Day was discussed in an of hand way It was announced that money enough had been pledged to assure a start in the project, so it was suggested that a committee</em><br /><br /><p><em>of which the president, secretary and</em><br /><em>treasurer should be members, should be,</em><br /><em>appointed The following names were</em><br /><em>added S. Leavitt, Fred Hanson F</em><br /><em>H Roberts, John S Hayes and Her</em><br /><em>man J Pike This committee is to</em><br /><em>appoint sub-committee where neces-</em><br /><em>sary The members got together at</em><br /><em>once and the following appointments</em><br /><em>were made: On advertising, Messrs</em><br /><em>Leavitt and Hanson, sports, Messrs.</em><br /><em>Haynes and Pike, on speaker for horri-</em><br /><em>bles, A J Nute. trade teams and horri-</em><br /><em>bles, Haynes, music F H Roberts.</em></p>
<p><em>The committee is busy at work upon</em><br /><em>a program which shall include a parade,</em><br /><em>athletic sports, such as bicycle, foot,</em><br /><em>potato and other races, a greased</em><br /><em>pig, etc. Prizes will be offered for best</em><br /><em>team and single foot passenger in parade</em><br /><em>of horribles There will doubtless be</em><br /><em>an expert tight-rope walker who will</em><br /><em>give exhibitions at intervals during the</em><br /><em>day The Cadet .Band has beea en-</em><br /><em>gaged for a series of concerts, and there</em><br /><em>will be two games of ball between the</em><br /><em>Rochesters and Farmingtons.<br /><br /></em><em>A sum of money has been set aside</em><br /><em>as a gratuitous gift for the athletic club</em></p>
<p><em>of the high school to give an exhibition</em><br /><em>during the day. Of course this pro-</em><br /><em>gram will be altered and amended and</em><br /><em>doubtless interesting features added to</em><br /><em>it, and that there will be a display of</em><br /><em>fireworks in the evening is a matter of</em><br /><em>course There will half fare on the</em></p>
<p><em>Boston and Maine R R if matters can</em><br /><em>be so arranged. Take it all in all the</em><br /><em>outlook is rosy for a splendid celebra-</em><br /><em>tion and general good time.</em></p>
<br />Caption of the photo reads:<br /><br /><em>This is Sid. He started the Fourth of July celebration project, found a responsive enthusi asm and is at the head of the committee of arrangements</em><br /><br />FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1896