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.
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Farmington News
Farmington News
1970
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 Opera House Burns- 1928 Farmington News Page1
A Farmington News article covering the February 10, 1928 fire that effectively burned the Farmington Opera House to the ground. The library and town offices, along with most books, artifacts, and town records, perished in the fire. Farmington News Page 1, February 17th 1928.
This is a digital file and does not exist in the physical museum collection.
FHS-Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1928
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
Town Hall & Goodwin Library Dedication Article Farmington News, Page3, 1929-04-26
A Farmington News article, page3, from April 26, 1929 of the Town Hall & Goodwin Library dedication event. Details of the article include when and where events will be held, speakers, songs and music to be sung and played, and other general information.
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News
Farmington News
1929
Farmington News, "Farmington Illustrated," Four Page Article & Photos 1903
December 11, 1903 article from the Farmington News, titled "Farmington Illustrated." It is a four page article written by Ned L. Parker.
The article includes photos of many Farmington buildings, but does not credit the photographer in the article. They my have been taken by the staff photographer at the Farmington News or provided by local residents.
The article contains a written history, from the 1790's to the early twentieth century. Details are provided about many notable figures in Farmington history, Other important subjects covered are government, business in Farmington, manufacturing, the Town block system, churches, schools, and the Opera House, which contained the town hall and library.
FHS- Kyle Leach
Farmington News, Ned L. Parker
Farmington News, Ned L. Parker
Farmington News
1790's - early 20th Century
1894 Farmington Public Library Card Front & Back
Farmington Public Library Card #640 issued on Aug 18, 1894 to Frances Glidden
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Farmington Public Library
1894
Farmington Opera House Sepia Souvenir Postcard
A Farmington NH Opera House sepia souvenir postcard. The view is of the front and left side of the building from Main Street. The three story building with an internal mezzanine or balcony was brick with wooden trim. It featured many double high windows on the front and both sides. It had a simple single story portico with a small roof balustrade. Four chimneys can be sen in the photo. The photo is set sometime in winter as snow is on the ground. Trees and surrounding building can be seen in the background. A February 10, 1928 fire effectively burned the Farmington Opera House to the ground. The library and town offices, along with most books, artifacts, and town records, from earlier periods perished in the fire.
Size 3.5" x 5.5"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Fletcher & Co. Vermont
For Baker & Jones Farmington ,NH
Fletcher & Co. Vermont
For Baker & Jones Farmington ,NH
Circa 1906
1937 Letter From George Walter Chamberlaine & 1887 Drawing & 1887 Document By His 9th Grade Students
A 1937 letter, of ink on paper, from George Walter Chamberlaine to the Farmington Public Library & 1887 drawing & 1887 class paper from his 9th grade students. The pencil on paper piece and pencil drawing were not required for their schooling, or drawing requested.
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George Walter Chamberlaine
1887 9th Grade Class
1907, 1887
Farmington Public Library Association
Bio Reverend John Martin Luther Babcock Free Will Baptist Church
Photocopied autobiographical information for Reverend John Luther Babcock. Rev. Babcock was with the Free Will Baptist Church in Farmington from 1856-1858. Tasked with the being the building agent for the new meeting house in 1857. The new building was dedicated in October of that year.
Known for writing and speaking as an abolitionist, supporting women's suffrage, and supporting workers rights and women's rights. Biographical information is also present after 1860 in the packet.
A letter from Fred Ogmundson to Tami LaRock at the Goodwin Library explaining what the autobiographical packet is and hopes for use.
Son of James Babcock and Hannah Rice
Husband of Meriam C. Tewksbury and Martha D. Ayer
Father of Mary Eva Babcock; Mary Louisa Babcock; Milton Howard Babcock; Lilla Ann Babcock; Alice Maria Babcock and 2 others
Brother of Hannah Elizabeth Babcock; Sarah Ann Babcock; William Gilbert Babcock; James Sidney Babcock; Ellen Emerson Babcock and 2 others
Size: 8.5" x 11"
FHS-Kyle Leach
Letter: Ogmundson
Autobiography: John Martin Luther Babcock
Letter: Ogmundson
Autobiography: Clark W. Bryan Co. (1894)
1894, 1822-1894; 1856-1858, 2009
Autobiography of John Martin Luther Babcock: Together with a discourse delivered at the funeral and addresses given at the memorial service
https://www.geni.com/people/John-Babcock/6000000001915576472