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Mar 15, 2023 Brown, George Waldo
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Historical work by George Waldo Browne and Rilma Marion Browne about the history of Massachusetts. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 974.26 brg
Topics: History, Massachusetts, George Waldo Browne, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Mar 2, 2023 Derry Historic District Commission
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Pamphlet on the town of Derry, New Hampshire, created in celebration of the 275th anniversary of Nutfield including guidelines for historic districts and sites. Created by the Derry Historic District Commission and funded in part by the Historic Preservation Fund. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 974.26 brh
Topics: History, Historic, Nutfield, Derry Historic CommissionDerry Museum of History, Museum Collection,...
Derry Public Library
Mar 2, 2023
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Insert about the town of Derry that ran in a local newspaper called The Record-Carrier. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 974.26 dea
Topics: Town of Derry, Record Carrier, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
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The Derry Junior Woman's Club presents the Derry Bicentennial Ball Program in the Grand View Ballroom which took place on May 28th, 1976 to benefit the West Side Community Center. Program includes officers, programs, tickets, raffle, publicity, recipes, Derry trivia and advertisements. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # 974.26 dej
Topics: Womens History, History, Derry Junior Womans Club, Recipes, Receipts, Bicentennial Ball, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Mar 2, 2023 Bell, Louis
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Pamphlet on the genealogy and history of John Bell of Londonderry. Includes inserts. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 929.2 bel
Topics: John Bell, Londonderry, Nutfield, First Settlers, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Mar 2, 2023 Richardson, R.N.
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Bicentennial Calendar of Derry, a chronological index to six hundred events in the history of Nutfield down to the time of the several divisions of territory, to and including the town of Derry, incorporated on July 2nd, 1827. Created by R.N. Richards, printed 1919 by Williams Printing Co. Manchester, NH. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 974.26 bic
Topics: History, Chronology, Townof Derry, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection, Derry Public...
Derry Public Library
Mar 2, 2023 The Derry Heritage Commission
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Booklet of Developmental History of Derry and guidelines for historic districts and site, presented by the Derry Heritage Commission financed in part with federal Historical Preservation Fund grants. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 974.26 deh
Topics: History, Derry Heritage Commission, Historic Preservation, Public Service, Derry Museum of History,...
Derry Public Library
Mar 2, 2023 The League of Women Voters of Derry
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A booklet prepared by the League of Women Voters of Derry as a public service. This booklet provides basic background information about Derry, history, population, government, revenue, voting and public health information. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.  Call # Derry Museum 974.26 del 1967
Topics: History, Town of Derry, League of Women Voters, Voting, Public Service, Derry Museum of History,...
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The Dedicatory Proceedings of the Soldier's Monument at Chester, New Hampshire, August 22, 1904. Compiled and Edited by George C. Hazelton,  MCMV, published by the Crow Press, New York. Includes addresses from Colonel George A. Hosley, Rev. Chester J. Wilcomb, George Sherman West, Colonel Henry O. Kent, Honorable John C. Linehan, Mrs. Maria E. Densmore, Mrs. Louise S. Johnson and others. Provenance Mr. and Mrs. Grant E. Davis.  Includes illustrations. The physical copy of this item is held in...
Topics: Chester, New Hampshire, Chester Monument, Military, Monument, Derry Museum of History, Museum...
Addresses at the Dedication of the Monument Erected to the Memory of Matthew Thornton at Merrimack, N.H. September 29, 1892. Published by the Authority of the State. Published by The Republican Press Association, 1894. Addresses given by Dr. Pillsbury, Governor Hiram A. Tuttle, Charles H. Burns, W.W. Bailey, Esq, General Charles H. Bartlett, Gordon Woodbury, Esq, Honorable John C. Linehan, Reverand A.P. Putnam, Colonel Frank G. Noyes, George A Ramsdell, William E. Chandler. Provenance of the...
Topics: Matthew Thornton, Military, Monument, Dedication, Matthew Thornton, Derry Museum of History, Museum...
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Official Program of the 200th Anniversary: Nutfield, April 11, 1719, O.S. Londonderry, Windham, Derry, Manchester, New Hampshire, 1919, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, August 24, 25, 26. Derry, New Hampshire. Program includes list of committees, historical spots, schedule of events, local advertisements and ephemera. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 974.2 ofp
Topics: Londonderry, Nutfield, Anniversary of Nutfield, Official Program, Anniversary, Derry Museum of...
Derry Public Library
Dec 20, 2022
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List of Interments for the old section of Forest Hill Cemetery. Includes map, section layouts, a portion of Willey's Book of Nutfield and the list of interments in alphabetical order. Photocopy of original. Not attributed to a creator. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Museum 929.5 for
Topics: Cemeteries, Forest Hill Cemetery, Forest Hill Cemetery Records, Records of the Forest Hill...
Derry Public Library
Dec 15, 2022 State Planning and Development Commission
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Communities, Settlements, and Neighborhood Centers in the State of New Hampshire. Inventory prepared by the State Planning and Development Commission, Concord, New Hampshire. Includes a foreword by planning director Frederick P. Clark. Chair people included James M. Langley, Robert Marvin, Guy L. Shorey, Edmund F. Jewell, Allen Hollis, Donald D. Tuttle. Alphabetical lists of communities, counties, cities, settlements, as well as  historical, orthographical and other data included. The physical...
Topics: State of New Hampshire, Planning, Settlements, Towns, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection,...
Derry Public Library
Dec 8, 2022 The New Hampshire Records Historical Survey Project
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Guide to the Depositories of Manuscript Collections in the United States, New Hampshire, preliminary edition prepared by the New Hampshire Historical Records Survey Project Division of Professional and Service Projects Works Progress Administration. Project Sponsored by the University of New Hampshire. WPA 1940. Foreword by F.C. Harrington. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 929.3 gui
Topics: Works Progress Administration, Historical Records Survey, Manuscript Depositories, Public...
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The Descendants of James and William Adams of Londonderry, Now Derry, N.H. Also a brief account of the families of Robert Cochran and Jospeh Morrison of Londonderry, and of Dea. Thomas Cochran of New Boston, N.H. Compiled by Andrew N. Adams, of Fair Haiven, VT. Author of the History of Fair Haven, Vt. ; Member of the Rutland County Historical Society, and Genealogist of the Adams Families of New England. Published by the author for the use of the families whose records herein appear. Published...
Topics: Genealogy, James Adams, William Adams, Londonderry, Nutfield, Derry Museum of History, Museum...
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Genealogy of the Moore Family of Londonderry, New Hampshire and Peterborough, New Hampshire 1648-1924. Genealogy begins with Charter John Moore of Londonderry, New Hampshire. Inscribed by Elva A. Moore, 1925. Notes at back. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 929.2 mog.
Topics: Genealogy, Moore Family, Charter John Moore, Londonderry, Nutfield, Derry Museum of History, Museum...
Derry Public Library
Dec 1, 2022
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Biographical Review of Rockingham County, New Hampshire. This volume contains biographical sketches of leading citizens of Rockingham County, New Hampshire.  This book, claiming "biography is the home aspect of history" presents biographies on a number of Rockingham County, New Hampshire citizens, including descendants of Old Nutfield, Strawbery Banke, Chestnut Country. Atlantic States Series of Biographical Reviews Vol XVII. The physical copy of this item is held in the New...
Topics: Rockingham County, Biography, genealogy, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection, Derry Public...
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Sermon delivered in the west parish of Londonderry, May 5, 1816 occasioned by the death of John Pinkerton, Esquire. By William Morrison, A.M., pastor of the church in said Parish. Published on request of the Parish. Printed by George Hough of Concord. Inscribed with names Mr. David Carleton, John Palmer, John Maltimore. Physical copy in very fragile condition. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 mow
Topics: John Pinkerton, Esq, William Morrison, Sermon, Memorial, West Parish, Londonderry, Derry Churches,...
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Sermon delivered at the Londonderry East-Parish May 5, 1816 occasioned by the death of John Pinkerton Esquire. By Edward L. Parker pastor of the First Parish Church in Londonderry. Published at the request of the Parish. Printed by George Hough of Concord. Physical item in very fragile condition. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # 920 pae
Topics: John Pinkerton, Esq, Edward L. Parker, Sermon, Memorial, First Church, First Parish Church, Derry...
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Sermon delivered in the west parish of Londonderry, May 5, 1816 occasioned by the death of John Pinkerton, Esquire. By William Morrison, A.M., pastor of the church in said Parish. Published on request of the Parish. Printed by George Hough of Concord. Inscribed with names Mr. David Carleton, John Palmer, John Maltimore. Physical copy in very fragile condition. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 mow
Topics: John Pinkerton, Esq, William Morrison, Sermon, Memorial, West Parish, Londonderry, Derry Museum of...
Derry Public Library
Nov 2, 2022 Bell, Samuel N.
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A Digest of the Laws of New Hampshire Pertaining to Common Schools with Legal Decisions, Forms &c prepared at the request of the secretary of the legislature, passed June session, 1853. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 370 bes
Topics: Education, Laws of New Hampshire, New Hampshire History, Derry Museum of History, Museum...
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Pamphlet and name list of veterans on the monument for the Derry residents who served in the armed forces of the United States during the Asiatic Conflicts of Korea and Vietnam. Includes names of veterans, reflections on the purpose of the monument, committee members, special thanks and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 358 vet
Topics: Military, Monument, Dedication, Asiatic Conflicts, Korea, Vietnam, War Memorial, Derry Museum of...
Derry Public Library
Oct 28, 2022
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Pamphlet and schedule of events for the rededication of Derry's Soldiers' Monument in East Derry. Pamphlet describes inception of the monument by Emma Taylor and erection of the monument in 1889. Monument is dedicated to the 152 Derry men who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War, including 24 who never returned home. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 358 red
Topics: Military, Monument, Dedication, Civil War Monument, Derry Soldiers Monument, Emma Taylor, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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Memorial of Mrs. Mary Duston Page Watson who died January 17, 1912. Read before the Duston-Dustin Association in Unity Church Haverhill, Massachusetts on October 16, 1913. Authored by Reverand Jesse G. MacMurphy. Reprinted in book form, Nov. 1924. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 maw
Topics: Biography, Memorial, Mary Duston Page Watson, Hannah Duston, Rev. Jesse MacMurphy, Jesse Gibson...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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A brief eulogy on the life of General John Stark of Londonderry, New Hampshire given at the dedication of a marker at the Old home, on October 25th, 1911, at the invitation of the Manchester, New Hampshire, Historical Association. Authored by Reverand Jesse G. MacMurphy. Reprinted in book form Sept. 3, 1924. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 mas
Topics: Biography, Eulogy, General John Stark, John Stark, Manchester Historical Association, Rev. Jesse...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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A brief sketch of General George Reid of Londonderry, New Hampshire written by Reverand Jesse G. MacMurphy. Delivered before the Manchester Historical Association on January 7th, 1914 at 64 Hanover Street, Manchester, New Hampshire. Reprinted in book form Sept. 17, 1924. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 mar
Topics: Biography, General George Reid, George Reid, Manchester Historical Association, Rev. Jesse...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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Short Address of Reverand Jesse G. MacMurphy delivered at Adams Memorial Hall on July 24th, 1921 at 3 p.m. Mass meeting of the Lester W. Chase post of the American Legion and tribute to the body of Private Lester W. Chase who was wounded May 10, 1918 at the front and died May 25th, 1921. Body brought to Derry, New Hampshire. Resting in State. Reprinted in book form, Nov. 1924. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Cacll #  Derry Museum...
Topics: Biography, Military, Memorial, World War I, Lester W. Chase, Rev. Jesse MacMurphy, Jesse Gibson...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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Biographical Sketch of Alexander MacMurphy, Jr. of Londonderry, New Hampshire, 1728-1763. Prepared by the Reverand Jesse G. MacMurphy on November 5, 1915. Reprinted in book form on Dec. 1924.  The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 maj
Topics: Biography, Alexander MacMurphy, Rev. Jesse MacMurphy, Jesse Gibson MacMurphy, Londonderry, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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A sketch of the life of Lieutenant Daniel MacMurphy of Londonderry, New Hampshire by the Reverand Kesse G. MacMurphy. Reprinted in book form Nov. 1924. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 mad
Topics: Biography, Daniel MacMurphy, Rev. Jesse MacMurphy, Jesse Gibson MacMurphy, Londonderry, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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A biographical sketch of Sargeant James MacMurphy of Londonderry, New Hampshire, 1733-1792. Prepared by Rev. Jesse G. MacMurphy on October 26, 1915. Reprinted in Book Form, Nov. 1924. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 mac
Topics: Biography, James MacMurphy, Rev. Jesse MacMurphy, Jesse Gibson MacMurphy, Londonderry, Derry Museum...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Dugard, William
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Rhetorices Elementa, Questionibus Et Responsionibus Explicata: Quae ita formantur, ut queftionibus prorfus omiffis, vel neglectis, refponfes folummodo integram rhetorices Inftitutionem Tyronibus exhibeant. Per Guil. Dugard. In Fuium Scholae Mercatorum-Scifforum. Editio Quarto-decima. Danda opera eft, ut poft hec initia, ad incrementa quoque veniatu. Cypr. lib. 1 epift. 5. Londini; Excudebat J.W. pro J. Philips, H. Rhodes, and J. Taylor, 1712.  Handwriting on inside cover. Perhaps came with...
Topics: Education, Latin, Rhetoric, Nutfield, Early Settlers, Londonderry, Derry Museum of History, Museum...
Derry Public Library
Oct 27, 2022 Baptist Ladies Aid Society
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Derry Housekeepers' Collection of Tested Recipes compiled by the Baptist Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church in Derry, New Hampshire. Issued by the Lester W. Chase Post, No. 9, American Legion Auxiliary. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 641.5974 deh
Topics: Cooking, Cookery, Cookbook, Historic Cooking, Vintage Cookbook, Derry Depot, First Baptist Church,...
Derry Public Library
Oct 19, 2022 Allen, George H.
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Report Proposed Sewerage System for the Town of Derry, New Hampshire, 1893, compiled by Civil Engineer, George H. Allen. This item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 628.2 alg.
Topics: Sewer System, City Planning, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
Oct 6, 2022 Ladies of the Derry Depot
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Reliable Receipts for the House-wife prepared by the Ladies of the Derry Depot, circa 1889. Includes handwritten and print recipes, adverts and cooking tips. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Derry Museum 641.5974 rel
Topics: Cooking, Cookery, Cookbook, Historic Cooking, Vintage Cookbook, Derry Depot, Womens History, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Oct 4, 2022 Unknown
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Anonymous school notebook believed to be associated with Adams Female Academy. Includes writings on history, literature, morality and poetry. Entries date from 1832-1863. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 jou
Topics: Education, Derry Schools, Adams Female Academy, Derry Museum of History, Museum Collection, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Sep 29, 2022 How, Edith C.
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Journal of Edith C. How (nee Meserve). Handwritten manuscript journaling day to day activities. Includes newspaper clippings and some correspondence. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 how 1914
Topics: Edith C. How, Edith How, Edith Meserve, Edith Christine How, Philip P. How, Philip How, Journal,...
Derry Public Library
Sep 27, 2022 Eastman, Henry E. et al.
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Records of the Derry Cemetery Association from 1852-1945 encompassing founding members/stakeholders, intention, meeting minutes and [p]lots. Members came together in 1852 to prepare a new cemetery "to the west of the Old Burying Ground." This became Forest Hill Cemetery in Derry, New Hampshire. The first secretary was Henry E. Eastman from 1852-1885. Book includes a few inserts, such as a decree from the superior court transferring the parcel of land from the Derry Cemetery...
Topics: Cemeteries, Derry Cemetery Association, Forest Hill Cemetery, Forest Hill Cemetery Records, Records...
This annual school report circa 1868 includes reports from the Superintendent of Public Instruction, statistical reports, return by counties, and abstracts of school committees' reports by county, followed by town for the entire state of New Hampshire. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 370.9 anp 1868
Topics: Education, New Hampshire History, New Hampshire Schools, Derry Schools, Derry Museum of History,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 31, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The paper includes stories, class happenings, social notes, alumni notes and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.  Call # 378.9742 pin Mar 1919
Topics: Education, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Academy Students, Pinkerton, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 31, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The paper includes stories, class happenings, social notes, alumni notes and more. The Annual Number reports on the year. This edition includes an excerpt from a Frost poem. Many picture captions trapped in binding. No back cover. The physical copy of this item is held in...
Topics: Education, Robert Frost, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Academy Students, Pinkerton, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Aug 19, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Each year, a special commencement booklet would come out celebrating the graduating class. The special commencement edition includes Honors Essays, Exchanges, Class History and more. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public...
Topics: Education, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Critic Commencement, Pinkerton Commencement,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 19, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The paper includes stories, class happenings, social notes, alumni notes and more. Military Number includes Men in Service list. and "A Word from Home" editorial. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call...
Topics: War, World War I, Military, Education, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Academy Students,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 19, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The paper includes stories, class happenings, social notes, alumni notes and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.  Call # Derry Museum 378.9742 pin Dec 1917
Topics: Education, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Academy Students, Pinkerton, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 18, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The paper includes stories, class happenings, social notes, alumni notes and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 378.9742 pin Feb 1918
Topics: Education, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Academy Students, Pinkerton, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 18, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The paper includes stories, class happenings, social notes, alumni notes and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 378.9742 pin Apr
Topics: Education, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Academy Students, Pinkerton, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 18, 2022 Students and Staff of Pinkerton Academy
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The Pinkerton Critic was the name of the school paper --and later the yearbook-- of Pinkerton Academy. Pinkerton was founded in 1814 in Derry, New Hampshire. The first volume of The Critic was created and disseminated in 1904. The paper includes stories, class happenings, social notes, alumni notes and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Derry Museum 378.9742 pin Feb 1919
Topics: Education, Pinkerton Academy Critic, Pinkerton Academy Students, Pinkerton, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 11, 2022 Various
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Small collection of Robert Frost and Lesley Frost items, including pictures, commemorative postcards, writings and more. Lawrance Thompson (A-11) and New York University Library Bulletins (A-12 and A-13) must be viewed in library. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Frost Lateral Files
Topics: Frost Farm, Robert Frost, Lesley Frost, Lesley Frost Ballantine, Poetry, Frost Collection, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Aug 5, 2022 Heritage Maps of New Hampshire
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Heritage Maps of New Hampshire, including Derry Depot P.O., Derry and East Derry P.O., Rockingham County, circa 1892. Landowner names included. Published by Heritage Maps in Newport, New Hampshire. The physical copy of this item is held in the map case at the Derry Public Library. Call # Ref 912.742 dee
Topics: Map, Maps, Derry Depot, West Derry, East Derry, Rockingham County, Reference Collection, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Aug 4, 2022 MacMurphy, Mary Stuart
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Pageant proceedings for the two hundredth anniversary of Nutfield, which took place on Pinkerton Academy Hill in Derry, New Hampshire on August 25th, 1919. Cover illustration by Stillman Rogers, director of the pageant, Rita G. Parker, director of the orchestra, Rudolph Schiller, director of dancing, Helen M. Baker, and author of the pageant script, Mary Stuart MacMurphy. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # 791.62 mam
Topics: Londonderry, Nutfield, Anniversary of Nutfield, Mary Stuart MacMurphy, Derry Museum of History,...
Derry Public Library
Aug 3, 2022 Pillsbury, L.H.
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One Captain Leonard Hobart Pillsbury, Civil War veteran and member of the American Peace Society, penned a small pamphlet of poems published in 1913. Poems reflect on life, death, holidays and war.  The cover image is a photograph of L.H. Pillsbury's farm in Derry, N.H. known as Elmwood Farm. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # 811.54 pil
Topics: Elmwood Farm, L.H. Pillsbury, Leonard Hobart Pillsbury, Civil War, Civil War Poetry, Poetry, Derry...
Derry Public Library
Aug 2, 2022 Chase, George Wingate
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The Masonic Harp: A Collection of Masonic Odes, Hymns, Songs &c For the Public and Private Ceremonies and Festivals of the Fraternity. Includes funeral ceremonies. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 366.1 chg
Topics: Masons, Freemasons, St. Mark's Lodge, Lodge No. 44, Fraternal Order, Derry Museum of History,...
Derry Public Library
Jul 30, 2022 The Derry, New Hampshire Police Relief Association, Inc.
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Derry Police Ball Program, dated May 8, 1981. The Derry Police Ball was put on by the Derry Police Relief Association, a group founded in 1932, aiming to promote law and order, care for the sick and needy, and contribute to civic activities. Program bill includes a brief history of Derry police, lists of officers, sponsors and the law enforcement code of ethics. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hammpshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Coll 352.2 dep
Topics: Derry Police, Law, Law Enforcement, Derry Police Ball, Derry Collection, Derry Public Library,...
Derry Public Library
Jul 30, 2022 Supreme Court of Foresters
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Ritual: Foresters of America includes ceremonial rituals handed down by the Supreme Court of Foresters August 25th, 1915. Includes floor movements, music, installation, mergers, public installation of subordinate court officers and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 366 for
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Jul 30, 2022 Danforth, Adaline
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The journal of Adaline Danforth, dated 1833. Appears to be a school notebook. Includes lessons, poetry, signature of Adaline Danforth, quotations, flowers and their meanings and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 370 dan
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Jul 28, 2022
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Laws of the State of New Hampshire passed June session, 1885. Published by John B. Clarke, Public Printer. Tattered, no back cover. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. 345.742 law June 1885
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Jul 20, 2022 Order of the Golden Cross
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Includes Officer's Positions, Opening Ceremonies, Initiation, Obligation and more. Eighth Edition Revised and Consolidated by the Supreme Commandery, Representative Session, 1905. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry  Museum 366 uno.
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Records of the Derry Town Library (The Derry Public Library) from its inception until 1940. Includes orders of business, founding names, gifts, nuisances and more. First trustees included Rev. John H. Nichols, Rev. Daniel J Dunn, Hon. Chas W. Abbott, Mrs. Nella Fay Calahan, Mrs. Sarah Quimby. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Coll 027.4trm 1905-40
Topics: Derry Town Library, Library Records, Derry Public Library History, Elsie Gaskin, William Gaskin,...
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Jul 20, 2022 Norris, George
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Hand drawn aerial map of Derry Depot, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, 1887. Drawn and published by George E. Norris of Brockton, Massachusetts. Includes small map of Derry Depot in 1877. Includes special institutions by number. The physical copy of this item is held in the map case at the Derry Public Library. Call # Ref 912.724 nog
Topics: Map, Maps, Aerial Map, Derry Depot, West Derry, George Norris, Reference Collection, Derry Public...
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Jun 25, 2022 How, Edith C.
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Journal of Edith C. How (nee Meserve). Handwritten manuscript journaling day to day activities from 1908-1909. Includes newspaper clippings and some correspondence. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 how 1908
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Jun 22, 2022 How, Edith C.
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Journal of Edith C. How (nee Meserve). Handwritten manuscript journaling day to day activities from October 1904 through October 1905. Includes newspaper clippings and some correspondence. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 how 1904
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Jun 17, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners
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Reports of the County Commissioners, Superintendent of the County Farm and House of Correction, Physician, Chaplain, Sheriff and Jailers, Soliciter, Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of Rockingham County, New Hampshire for the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 1931. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 342.9742 rep 1931
Topics: County Commissioner Report, County Farm, Poor Farm, House of Correction, Physician, Chaplain,...
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Jun 16, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners
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Reports of the County Commissioners, Superintendent of the County Farm and House of Correction, Physician, Chaplain, Sheriff and Jailers, Soliciter, Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of Rockingham County, New Hampshire for the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 1927. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 342.9742 rep 1927
Topics: County Commissioner Report, County Farm, Poor Farm, House of Correction, Physician, Chaplain,...
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Jun 15, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners
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Reports of the County Commissioners, Superintendent of the County Farm and House of Correction, Physician, Chaplain, Sheriff and Jailers, Soliciter, Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer of Rockingham County, New Hampshire for the Twelve Months Ending December 31, 1907. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 342.9742 rep 1908.
Topics: County Commissioner Report, County Farm, Poor Farm, House of Correction, Physician, Chaplain,...
A Business and Professional Manual of the Principal Cities and Towns of Central and Southern New Hampshire and Essex County, Mass, also including The City of Lowell. Includes Business Manuals for the following towns: Massachusetts -- Amesbury, Andover, Beverly, Concord, Danvers, Gloucester, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lexington, Lowell, Marblehead, Methuen, Natick, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Reading, Rockport, Salem, Wakefield. New Hampshire -- Concord, Dover, Exeter, Franklin,...
Topics: Business Directory, Business Manual, Southern New Hampshire, Essex County, Massachusetts, Lowell,...
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Jun 10, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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Funeral Address for Mrs. Mary Delia Foster, Derry, N.H. dated Sunday, March 1st, 1925. Reading of scriptures took place at the funeral home of Richard H. Adams. Reverend Frederick I. Kelley and Jesse G. MacMurphy conducted the funeral. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 920 maf
Topics: Mary Delia Foster, Mary Foster, Frederick I. Kelley, Jesse Gibson MacMurphy, Jesse G. MacMurphy,...
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Jun 10, 2022 Town of Derry
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Treasurer's Invoice Book, 1842, for the town of Derry, New Hampshire. Money owed for sheep, oxen, houses, schoolhouse, highway and more. Residents listed alphabetically by name. Non-residents also included when debt owed. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.  Call # Derry Museum 336.2 inv.
Topics: Town of Derry, Invoice Book, Early Town Records, Early Records, 19th Century, Accounting, Derry...
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Jun 8, 2022 Hazen, Henry A.
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The pastors of New Hampshire, Congregational and Presbyterian, 1878. A chronological table of the beginning and the ending of the pastorates. A supplement to the annual minutes published by request of the General Association. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 285.8742 hah
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Jun 7, 2022
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The Manual of the First Parish Church (1876) includes historical sketch, confessions of faith, record of pastors, record of members, accessions and more. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 254.05 mao
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Jun 4, 2022 Macmurphy, Jesse G.
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A poem written by Jesse MacMurphy for the Episcopal Church in Derry, NH, dated 1922. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 811.54 maj
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Historic Address at the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Central Church in Derry, N.H. by Rev. Jesse Gibson MacMurphy on August 4th, 1912. Reprinted in book form, Nov. 1924. This small volume discusses church and town history, previous deacons, church records and the people of the church. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Call # Derry Museum 254.05 mac
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A Sermon Preached Sept. 10, 1884 By Rev. J.W. Wellman, D. D. at the Rededication of the Meeting House of the First Church in Derry, New Hampshire. This sermon retells the story of the first Scotch Irish Settlers in Nutfield and their first sermon by Beaver Lake, as well as the narrates the beginning of their establishing a Presbyterian Church in New England. Discusses evolution and enlargement of the First Parish Church Meeting House. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire...
Topics: James MacGregor, Scotch-Irish, Scots Irish, Nutfield, Presbyterian, First Church, First Parish...
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May 25, 2022 Richardson, R.N.
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When a fairy jumps out of a jack-in-the-pulpit, it tells a passerby of a great seer from long ago, Tsienneto, who foretold the arrival of the Scotch- Irish Settlers along Beaver Lake in Derry, New Hampshire. It also tells of the land formation Point Rock on Beaver Lake. Includes local advertisements, images of the lake and Beaver Lake Hotel. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.
Topics: Beaver Pond, Beaver Lake, Tsienneto, Shoneeto, Derry Fairy, Derry Museum of History, Museum...
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A Collection of Solos, Quartettes and Choruses Adapted to the Uses of the Masonic Fraternity. St. Mark's Lodge, No. 44, F.A.M. Derry, N.H. book plate. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.
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The constitution and by-laws of the Central Congregational Church in Derry, NH. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.
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Derry Public Library
Dec 16, 2021 Derry Historic Commission, Lynne Emerson Monroe
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The Town of Derry Historical Survey began in 1986. It was funded in part by a federal Historic Preservation Fund, matching a grant from the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior, through the New Hampshire State Historic Preservation Office. The survey identified 895 homes built prior to World War II. An attempt was made to gather information on all of these houses. Information gathered included property addresses and/or a descriptive location, tax map/parcel...
Topics: Town of Derry Historical Survey, Historic Preservation Fund, Historic Home Survey, Historic House...
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Dec 9, 2021 Various
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This collection, from the early to mid-twentieth century, depicts people (and horses) of Derry, New Hampshire. It includes Benjamin Chase's grandchild, Bill's N.H. Corn Huskers, Tom Hoesenegtor, men from St. Mark's Lodge, and Governor Floyd. Horses identified in the collection are Rachel B. Pacer and Jenney Bird. The physical copy of this item is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: People, Horses, Benjamin Chase, Bill's N.H. Corn Huskers, Tom Hoesenegtor, St. Mark's Lodge,...
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Dec 7, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards showcases images of Derry, New Hampshire during the late nineteenth and twentieth century. It includes many Derry businesses such as Chase's House and Store, Bowling Alley, Business Section, Seavey's Garage, Subway Cafe, The Silhouette, Claire and Bidwell, Mocha Java, East Derry General Store, Fordway Bridge and Pumping Station, Pizza Hut, Pine Cone Tea Room, The Elms, Hildreth Hall, Scenic Theater, G.H. Clement, Terrace Dining Room, and Charles Bartlett's....
Topics: Chase's House and Store, Bowling Alley, Business Section, Seavey's Garage, Subway Cafe, The...
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Dec 7, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards showcases images of the institutions of Derry, New Hampshire, primarily in the late 19th and early to mid 20th century. Images include but are not limited to The Derry Public Library, Taylor Library, Adams Memorial Building, Masonic Lodge, First National Bank, Post Office, Fire Station, Town Hall, Veteran's Memorial Hall, Charles Bartlett's Printer and Stationer Druggist and Apothecary Shop, Alexander Eastman Hospital and more. Provenance: Derry Museum of...
Topics: The Derry Public Library, Taylor Library, Adams Memorial Building, Masonic Lodge, First National...
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Dec 7, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards showcases images of farms and mills of Derry, New Hampshire. Postcards are primarily from the early 20th century. Farms include the Hood Farm and Grand View Farm as well as some unidentified fields, workers and horses. Mills include the Benjamin Chase Mill and the Taylor Saw Mill.  Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Taylor Saw Mill, Taylor Mill, Hood Farm, Hood Ice House, Hood Milk, Hood Dairy, Dairy Farm,...
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Dec 7, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards depicts shoe factories of Derry, New Hampshire from the late 19th and early 20th century. Factories include Durkee's, Woodbury Shoe Company, The H.E.H. Shoe Shop, The Derry Shoe Company, The Emerson Pennington Shoe Factory, Pillsbury's Shoe Factory, Pillsbury Howe Shoe Company, Leather Board and Emerson's Shoe Factory, Perkins Hardy and Company, Moody and Hardy Shoe Factory and more. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Shoe Factories, Durkee's, Woodbury Shoe Company, The H.E.H. Shoe Shop, The Derry Shoe Company, The...
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Dec 2, 2021 Various
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This miscellaneous collection of historic postcards depicts images of Lover's Leap, Beaver Brook, Lane Pond, an unspecified camp, Clements Pond and Hood Park. The images are primarily from the early to mid twentieth century. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Lover's Leap, Beaver Brook, Lane Pond, Clement's Pond, Hood Park, Historic Postcards, Derry...
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Dec 2, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards depicts images of Horne's Pond in West Derry, New Hampshire. Images are primarily from the early twentieth century. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Horne's Pond, Derry Depot, West Derry, Trains, Historic Postcards, Derry Historic Postcards,...
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Dec 2, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards shows images of Island Pond, in Derry, New Hampshire. Images depict Chase's Grove, Bridge at Governor's Island, Long Shore, Bartell's Point, Dixon's Grove, Hoepfner's Island, The Dam, The Elm's, Sweeney's Point, Store and Dance Hall, Bright Star, Morrison's Camp, Conley's Grove, Island Pond Farm, and more. Images appear to be from the early to mid twentieth century. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Island Pond, Chase's Grove, Bartell's Point, Long Shore, Dixon's Grove, Hoepfner's Island, The Dam,...
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Dec 2, 2021 Various
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This collection of postcards depicts images of Beaver Lake in Derry, New Hampshire, the Beaver Lake Pavilion, Elephant Head, Comeau's, Tsieneto Boat Club, Ice Skating and more. Images seem to range from the early to mid-twentieth century.  Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Beaver Lake, Tsieneto Boat Club, Beaver Lake Pavilion, Elephant Head, Comeau's, Ice Skating,...
Derry Public Library
Nov 20, 2021 Various
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This small collection of postcards depicts areas of New Hampshire outside of Derry, including the Candia and Deerfield Depot, Old Stage Coach in Antrim, View at Big Island Pond in Westville, View of Island Pond in Hampstead, Glenbrook Locomotive, and a photo of a homestead taken by a photographer in Littleton. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Candia, Deerfield, Antrim, Big Island pond, Glenbrook Locomotive, Littleton, Historic Postcards,...
Derry Public Library
Nov 20, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards shows streets, parks and roadways of Derry, New Hampshire from the late 19th century to mid twentieth century. Streets and sites include East Broadway, West Broadway, Pine's Park, the Old Turnpike, Main Street, Old Chester Road, Derry Village, Derry Depot/Depot Square, Birch Street, Whitney Block, MacGregor Park and more. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Derry Streets, Derry Roads, Derry Parks, East Broadway, West Broadway, Pine's Park, Old Turnpike,...
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Nov 18, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards features many Derry churches, including, The First Baptist Church, The First Parish Church, The Central Congregational Church, The Episcopal Church, The St. Thomas Aquinas Church, The Methodist Church and the MacGregor Memorial Chapel. It also features the Civil War Soldier's Monument outside of the East Derry/First Parish Church. Postcards are primarily from the late 19th and 20th century. Provenance: Derry Museum of History.
Topics: Churches, Derry Churches, First Baptist Church, First Parish Church, East Derry Church, Central...
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Nov 18, 2021 Various
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This collection of historic postcards features many Derry homes from the late 19th and 20th century. Historic homes include that of Ralph Angell, George Clark, Matthew Thornton, Ocean Born Mary, Wallace P. Mack, C.S. Emerson, L.H. Pillsbury, George W. Barker and many more. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Derry Historic Homes, Historic Houses, Ocean Born Mary, Matthew Thornton, Ralph Angell,...
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Nov 18, 2021 Various
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This collection of Derry postcards shows trains and the Derry Depot from the early 20th century. Provenance: Derry Museum of History.
Topics: Trains, Derry Depot, Railroad, Railway, Historic Postcards, Derry Historic Postcards, Vintage...
Derry Public Library
Nov 18, 2021 Various
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This collection, from the early to mid-twentieth century, depicts people (and horses) of Derry, New Hampshire. It includes Benjamin Chase's grandchild, Bill's N.H. Corn Huskers, Tom Hoesenegtor, men from St. Mark's Lodge, and Governor Floyd. Horses identified in the collection are Rachel B. Pacer and Jenney Bird. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: People, New Hampshire Room
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Nov 18, 2021 Various
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Derry, New Hampshire Greeting Cards, primarily from the early to mid-twentieth century. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
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Derry Public Library
Nov 18, 2021 Various
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This collection of Derry, New Hampshire historic postcards depicts a variety of Derry celebrations including the 1915 Old Home Day, the 200th Anniversary Celebration, and the 1920s Winter Carnival celebrations. Events include skiing, skating and Winter Carnival Queens. Winter Carnival Queens in this collection include Beryl Woods (1926), Gladys Fullenton Steele (1925) and Blanche Michaud Canfield (1929). Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Derry Old Home Day, Derry Memorial Day, Derry Celebrations, Derry Winter Carnival Derry Winter...
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Nov 3, 2021 Various
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This collection of Derry, New Hampshire historic postcards depicts a variety of schools in the area. The date range on the postcards appear to be from late 19th century to mid 20th century. Schools include Adams School, Adams Female Academy, East Side School, Floyd School, the Grammar School, Grinnell School, Hood Middle School, Oak Street School, Derry Village School, West Side School, and Pinkerton Academy. School children are also depicted. Provenance: Derry Museum of History
Topics: Education, Derry Schools, Pinkerton Academy, Adams Female Academy, Derry School District, Historic...
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Nov 3, 2021 Derry Public Library
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Scrapbook of newspaper clippings featuring coverage of library happenings from 1943-1969. Includes flower shows, exhibits, library materials, librarians, displays and more. The physical copy of this item is in the New Hampshire Room at the Derry Public Library.
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Nov 3, 2021 Derry Cable
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In October of 1990, the Derry Public Library held an open house to celebrate the new library addition. This celebration included a ribbon cutting, bagpipers, and a speeches telling the history of Derry and the library. The physical copy of this work is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.
Topics: Open House, Library Expansion, Henry F. MacGregor, Derry Public Library, Derry, New Hampshire, New...
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Nov 3, 2021 Derry Development and Preservation Corporation
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A video about the Derry economy by the Derry Development and Preservation Corporation made in 1997. Poor sound quality on the original. The physical copy of this work is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.
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Nov 3, 2021 Channel 30
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This is a vision for the Derry Public Schools from 1991, presented by David M. Brown, Superintendent of Schools [and] Richard G. Willets, Chairman, Derry School Board. They discuss the traditional vs. year round school calendar. The physical copy of this work is held in the New Hampshire Room of the Derry Public Library.
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Nov 3, 2021 Derry Community Television
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Cheryl Lynch (Library Director) and Jack Robillard (Assistant Director) discuss upcoming projects for the library in preparation for the Centennial Anniversary. Projects include repair of the MacGregor window, an operational fireplace and more shelving in the New Hampshire room. They discuss the importance of Derry history and the New Hampshire room as a gift to the people of Derry. They also discuss a big birthday party celebration for the library and a history walk from the Adams building to...
Topics: Derry Public Library Centennial Celebration, Library Promo, Cheryl Lynch, Jack Robillard,...
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Aug 28, 2021 Derry News, Union Leader
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In a high profile case surrounding the murder of her husband, Greggory Smart, Pamela Smart was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder, witness tampering and an accomplice to first degree murder. She was born in Windham, New Hampshire on 16 August 1967 and the murder happened in Derry, New Hampshire on 1 May 1990.   This lateral file consists of newspaper clippings from the Derry News and Union Leader from 2004 and 2015. It reflects local coverage, primarily, on the parole of Billy Flynn and...
Topics: Pamela Smart, Pam Smart, Greggory Smart, Billy Flynn, Bill Flynn, Murder, Crime, True Crime, Prison...