Includes a list at the end of two dozen vintagetomodern books for. Portsmouth history centre guide to sources portsmouth city council. Local history books on new hampshire arcadia publishing. The portsmouth societys planning sub committee meets regularly to monitor all individual planning applications, commenting where appropriate. A keen photographer, steve is the author of several titles covering the local history of dorchester as well.
Pages list students by subject, semester, and grades. Many directories include listings for nearby communities that may not be listed within the inventory. The white pages and the yellow pages are indicated as wp and yp respectively. Ancestry library edition brings the worlds most popular consumer online genealogy resource to your library.
For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. The portsmouth workers education association wea, and adult education group, has a local history group who write a splendid series of publications concerning the history of portsmouth. Portsmouth in the past, hardcover january 1, 1972 by william g gates author. Selfpromotion, spam and irrelevant links arent allowed. Our new hampshire books help you discover the most important events in the states history, its culture, and the communities throughout time. Once it is set up you are all set to borrow books, audiobooks and movies. Readers will enjoy the country seaport town that portsmouth was and look at the urban metropolis that it has become. Nov 15, 2019 the city of portsmouth, on the hampshire coast, has been an important naval base for centuries and is still home to much of the royal navys fleet today. When it comes to books of local history for kids, thomas bailey aldrich got the ball rolling in 1869.
A fine addition to the canon is mysteries of portsmouth by matt wingett. Flying in a helicopter at an altitude of around 1,000ft, we will see many sites of local and historical interest but i am no historian so this is not, strictly, a history book. Portsmouth historical society book club portsmouth free public. Census records, freedman records, revolutionary war records, family and local history e books and more. She played piano with the schenectady symphony orchestra in new york but was most recognized throughout the seacoast for her pen and ink drawings in local publications. Portsmouth is located on the western side of the elizabeth river directly across from the city of norfolk. Wilson company databases and additional selected periodicals and current books of. A history and genealogy of captain john locke 16271696 of portsmouth and rye, n. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. It cites biographical material appearing in periodicals in other h. Portsmouth is a city in rockingham county, new hampshire, united states.
Census records, freedman records, revolutionary war records, family and local history ebooks and more. Resources on family, local and naval history portsmouth. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. You can adjust the quantities for each item once they are in the shopping cart. Its history has been influenced by its association with the sea. This session is part of a series of book club discussions about local history selected by the portsmouth historical society. His story of a bad boy was a gamechanger for young readers. The series continues with educator lauren gianino, wholl shine a spotlight on women from portsmouth and dover who were key players in the fight for suffrage. Directories are alphabetized by the primary citytown, which is noted in bold text below. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Local history online for books, news, resources, information, courses and local history contacts. Mrs mcmurran served on various boards of the library for more than 30 years and had a keen interest in collecting and sharing portsmouth s history. A special emphasis is made on collecting portsmouth imprints and works relevant to the study of the regions history. Apr 08, 2020 local history books have always been a great source of folklore and fortean material and it is always a pleasure to delve into one which concentrates on the weirder aspects of certain locales. Cook was the teacher and coach at green township school in 193231. The city of portsmouth, on the hampshire coast, has been an important naval base for centuries and is still home to much of the royal navys fleet today. Were all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Our goal is to bring scioto county, ohios past to life through engaging articles, archives, and images that residents can be proud to share today. Portsmouth the postcard collection the postcard collection. Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale online. Many tales of local history are perpetuated in the manuscripts of a descendant, john s.
Its an unprecedented online collection of individuals from north america, the uk, europe, australia, and more. A multigenerational perspective on the portsmouth athenaeums library of john fisher. In 1814, after being platted by henry massie, the city of portsmouth was incorporated. Local history books have always been a great source of folklore and fortean material and it is always a pleasure to delve into one which concentrates on the weirder aspects of certain locales. The following indexes refer to the original marriage books by. Fans flocked to see the truckers, cubs, merrimacs, and tides as they battled opponents on the dirt and grass of local diamonds. The library continues to acquire both new and old books in a wide variety of subjects of interest to its members. The name of ron brown is synonymous with local history in the portsmouth area. Foul deeds and suspicious deaths around portsmouth takes the reader on a sinister journey through centuries of local crime and conspiracy, meeting villains of all sorts along the way cutthroats and poisoners, arsonists and assassins, mutineers, duellists and marauders, prostitutes and thieves, and the brawling seamen and common murderers who moved through the cruel underworld of this. You can create an account on the app with your library card and then choose your library. At your local library this january the portsmouth herald.
Materials for this site were donated to the library by retired portsmouth police chief john t. Exploreohio is the place to go to learn just about anything about the. The local history department has marriages for scioto county from 18031911 on microfilm. The way it was republishes a classic, enhancing it with new photos, information, and a hardcover edition intended for durable library lending and years of reference that should be in any collection strong in local north carolina history. Although not exactly a history book, the novel about a rascally tom bailey played out against a backdrop of authentic portsmouth scenery and history. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 21,233, and in 2018 the estimated population was 21,896. Local history information portsmouth free public library. Portsmouth the postcard collection local history series. Covering the area of portsmouth, an island city on. Local history at portsmouth central library the public library service in portsmouth began in 1883 and it is known that there was already a small collection of local history books by the following year.
New hampshires historic seacoast lane memorial library. Pompey as she is spoke we continue to received comments from around the globe which were started by an article in the winter 2002 newsletter on the portsmouth dialect pompeyspeak. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Apr 03, 2020 portsmouth your local library is closed. The portsmouth workers education association wea, an adult education group, has a local history group who write a. The king grants portsmouth a charter a document giving the townspeople certain rights 1212.
On cedar swamp run he built his dam and the grist mill that ground his wheat into flour, then baked bread and sea biscuits that he sold in markets in boston and saco. From 1895 until 1969, the city of portsmouth, virginia, fielded a professional minor league team. If your device has access to apps, look for the overdrive app. Warren share their collection of photographs, postcards, and maps to illustrate portsmouth scenes of days gone by alongside contemporary photographs. He is the author of a dozen narrative history books, including wentworth by the. Click on an image to see larger photo and hover over picture to see a description about the book. The librarys local history series features authors and experts on local history topics. Secondary cities, towns, and localities are also included. Portsmouth history centre at the central library is the place to investigate local history, whether you want to find out more about portsmouth down the ages.
Cook 19311932 class records book description aged green, hardback book with w. When i give my history lectures across new england, the audience is predominantly gray. Shop hgs hampshire genealogical society family history. Portsmouth history centre at the central library is the place to investigate local history, whether you want to find out more about portsmouth down the ages, explore your own family history or are interested in the naval history of the area, especially portsmouth s connection with admiral lord nelson. Local brunswick, maine tv host, radio broadcaster, and author lc van savage debuts a new young adult romance with a princess to pauper theme. Over three decades he has produced many books and thousands of magazine and newspaper articles. Dec 27, 2019 januarys local history lecture at the library is portsmouth naval shipyard from sails to atoms, on tuesday, jan. Portsmouth wea local history books hampshire genealogical. Portsmouth historical collection is a digital project started in 2007 by the portsmouth free public library to preserve and provide public access to collected materials documenting the history of portsmouth, rhode island. Mrs mcmurran served on various boards of the library for more than 30 years and had a keen interest in collecting and sharing portsmouths history. Januarys local history lecture at the library is portsmouth naval shipyard from sails to atoms, on tuesday, jan. The city of portsmouth, on the hampshire coast, has been an important naval base for centuries and is still home to much of the royal navys.
The portsmouth workers education association wea, an adult education group, has a local history group who write a splendid series of publications concerning the history of portsmouth. Research you genealogy from the comfort of your own home. A decade later, due to the frequent disastrous floods from both rivers, alexandria was abandoned and the entire town moved eastward. For the city in hampshire, england, see portsmouth. The history centre combines the local history collections of portsmouth central library and the portsmouth city record office.
Portsmouth, ohio, originated in the 1790s, when the town of alexandria was founded at the junction of the scioto and ohio rivers. Published by the portsmouth historical society, the portsmouth 375th anniversary committee, the city of portsmouth. A historic seaport and popular summer tourist destination on the piscataqua river bordering the state of maine. Queenie by lc van savage beachhouse books paperback 388 pp description. Find books from suggested summer reading lists and include many literary classics and newer titles recommended by the american library association and portsmouth public schools. The books cover various areas of portsmouth and contain fascinating detail of the streets and houses within the area, using early records from portsmouth record office. Portsmouth historical collection is a digital project started in 2007 by the. Since then, books and other materials have been collected on the history of hampshire. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can.
The series continues with thomas hardiman, author of money, revolution, and books. Includes a list at the end of two dozen vintagetomodern books for parents and kids. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today. Our collection consists of books, articles, city documents tax records, annual reports, etc. Mar 22 history of the wentworth luncheon portsmouth, nh patch. And rest assured that its a tough time for your local librarians, who want nothing more than to return to slinging books and. Queenie science and humanities press beach house books is a compelling semiautobiographical pageturner about first love. A new hampshire historian shares his fears and favorite local history books for children. The town has grown around its dockyards, spreading down to include the resort of southsea on the sout. The books cover various areas of portsmouth and contain fascinating detail of the streets and houses within the area, using early records from portsmouth. Resources on family, local and naval history portsmouth city council. Portsmouth history centre at the central library is the place to investigate local history, whether you want to find out more about portsmouth down the ages, explore your own family history or are interested in the naval history of the area, especially portsmouths connection with admiral lord nelson. In 1620, the future site of portsmouth was recognized as suitable shipbuilding location by john wood, a shipbuilder, who petitioned king james i of england for a land grant.