1970 Article Clipping Of Goodwin Library Accepting Henry Wilson Photograph Gift
1970 article clipping(with photograph) from the Farmington News, detailing the gift of a 9x12 photograph of an engraving of Henry Wilson to the Goodwin Library. The item was being gifted by the Farmington News co-publisher, Fred Noyes. The head librarian at the time was Mrs. Kathleen Dolliver, who was accepting the gift.
FHS-RKL
Farmington News
Farmington News
1970
1971 Account History Town Clock Farmington News, Page 1
A 1971 account of the history of the town clock from the Farmington News, Page1, the June 10th 1971 issue.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1971
Farmington Public Library History 1890 1935 Farmington News, Page4, 1952-12-12
Farmington Public Library- A history from its beginning to in 1890 until 1935. This account is from the Farmington News, Page 4, December 12, 1952. Written by Ethel B Nason, longtime librarian. The account covers how the library was formed, who formed it, the first books it held, how it was managed, and how it was designed. Also included are details of incorporation in October of 1891, work of librarians and volunteers, further donations, fundraising over the years, and celebrations and attractions. Additional accounts include the fire that destroyed the Opera House building and the library within. Ending accounts include the fundraising for the new library, donation of the Goodwin library land, and construction of the new library building, and finally the opening of the new library in May of 1929.
Farmington News
Farmington News
1890 1935, 1952
Photos Of Goodwin Library Addition Dedication April 6, 1986
From the May 1986 Puddledock article abou the photos:<br /><br /><p class="Style1"><em>The dedication for the new addition of the Goodwin Library was held on April 6th. The program speakers included, Rev. H. Franklin Parker,R<sub>t</sub>vv. Uel Gardner, Rev. John Scruton and Robert M. Aiken. Each took the time to express pride in being involved in this vital project which is beneficial to the community. There were many guests in attendance, and the enthusiasm was high among all.</em></p>
<p class="Style1"><em>The new addition consists of a children's room on the main level and a meeting room on the lower level. The children's room has an area for the younger ones to open books to new worlds by reading or simply looking at the pictures! On the opposite end of the room is a teenage study area for the serious of studies or the inquisitive reader. The spacious, light and airy room is the perfect atmosphere for our younger townspeople. The lower level is also a large, bright room with the look of definite pride and personal integrity, which reflects the community's personality. The new addition is a great accomplishment and a beautiful plus to the original building . If you missed out on the open house, please take the time to see the new library and make use of its wonderful selections.</em></p>
<br />These photos are stored together. They are from different periods of time. Last pulled together for possible use in May 1986.<br /><br /> RKL-FHS
Photo credits Joe Henry