25 21 5674 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/27aa35492e6018de246421df4531d0dc.jpg 8806da3245757db73ec81dfa0917682c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Dog in Blue Jacket PNH400 Kickoff and Reveal Party, Prescott Park, January 6, 2023" Subject The topic of the resource Prescott Park Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph of the PNH400 Kickoff and Reveal Party at Prescott Park on January 6, 2023. The image features a group of people holding white wands, with a dog wearing a blue jacket in the center of the view. Snow is falling. Photograph by Will Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, Will Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-01-06 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.016 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/5bff23b95bc8d5f0410bd848c01a027a.jpg 6791a355a1ab90c50f0c4778df95232e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Dover Post 8 American Legion at Baseball of Yesterday and Today Game at Leary Field" Subject The topic of the resource Baseball Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 American Legion Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during Baseball of Yesterday and Today Game held at Leary Field on June 25, 2023. View of members of the Dover American Legion Post 8 in the stands. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-06-25 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.0932 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7fb440bbdafbaff649041d022442f00f.jpg 959aa1699715ca427317488f9f42e195 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drink Bar at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Market Square Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during setup of the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of a drink bar set up on Pleasant Street near Market Square. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1523 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/0127bae9513e5acac898244dc4796a23.jpg 4a9535ae435b68266426e08ac7513a54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drinks at PNH400 Sponsor Party at Piscataqua Savings Bank, January 6, 2023" Subject The topic of the resource Piscataqua Savings Bank Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph of the PNH400 Kickoff Reveal Sponsor Party at Piscataqua Savings Bank. Closeup view of glasses of wine and blue margherita. Photograph by Rick Dumont. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dumont, Rick Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-01-06 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.102 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/ae4601d57d4937918a684e71acbee51b.jpg e874b02b616900a895cd49097c81f320 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drum Player, Piscataqua Fife and Drum Corps at Revolutionary War Encampment, Strawbery Banke" Subject The topic of the resource Strawbery Banke Museum Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Historical Reenactments Description An account of the resource Photograph of a Revolutionary War Reenactment at Strawbery Banke on May 13, 2023. View of a drum player in the Piscataqua Rangers Fife and Drum Corps. Drummer is wearing a historic costumes. Photograph by Rick Dumont. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dumont, Rick Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-05-13 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.0604 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/8a62c6121e5606e585045ca8028fbc65.jpg 18b10d0cfe5c0a12b1cb30d7389bc746 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drummer at BIPOC Festival" Subject The topic of the resource Musicians Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the BIPOC Festival on September 24, 2023 at the Vida Cantina Restaurant. View of a woman drumming wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-09-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1681 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a2033dcb402adde56c1ed860e4ae2566.jpg 2d9c724e7b7b699e90adcc14d25ee764 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drummer at BIPOC Festival" Subject The topic of the resource Musicians Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the BIPOC Festival on September 24, 2023 at the Vida Cantina Restaurant. View of a man on stage playing a drum and wearing traditional African attire. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-09-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1682 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/309caab827783f4780beeef1e73c78f3.jpg 3638236c3df7fd26fe0bf1a63c4f46be Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drummer at BIPOC Festival" Subject The topic of the resource BIPOC Festival Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the BIPOC Festival on September 24, 2023 at the Vida Cantina Restaurant. View of a woman drumming. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-09-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1683 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a3a27f4bf7f721019799da96edbde711.jpg 3cb99baed66cf19149f7de5bbde99f66 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drummer of Yellowhouse Blues Band at Sponsor Party" Subject The topic of the resource Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Musicians Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Sponsor Thank You Party held at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club on November 28, 2023. View of a member of the Yellowhouse Blues Band playing the drums. Photograph by Alex Nikulin. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nikulin, Alex Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-11-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.2052 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/83e4c169d6be41185e7b9cfee470897e.jpg 2b40fef6747c10a3b6cdec58b37179d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Drummers at BIPOC Festival" Subject The topic of the resource Musicians Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the BIPOC Festival on September 24, 2023 at the Vida Cantina Restaurant. View of women playing traditional African drums. There is a stage in the background with additional musicians. Photograph by Suzanne Laurent. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Laurent, Suzanne Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-09-24 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1636 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/5a0010e4c4ccc9657f82b101d20cdcd6.jpg e096f1badfee1dec545201f26eed1271 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Dugout at Baseball of Yesterday and Today Game at Leary Field" Subject The topic of the resource Baseball Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Historical Reenactments Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during Baseball of Yesterday and Today Game held at Leary Field on June 25, 2023. The game was played by historical reenactors from the Essex Base Ball Association. View of the dugout with players and the umpire. Photograph by Ken Goldman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goldman, Ken Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-06-25 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.0858 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a2d6ae818d71926b92c0130b5705912e.jpg 8f7e462564bcb711139eee508d7cef41 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/08532068b01fc8315b5b09134df89e2c.jpg 700ddf66f355dca345946bda2f07d0f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Eastbound Limited" Scripts Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Radio scripts Radio plays New Hampshire Description An account of the resource “Eastbound Limited” was a scripted, weekly radio drama that aired on WHEB, a station owned by Granite State Broadcasting Corp. and operated out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Each episode functioned as a show-within-a-show with the program guided by the conductor of the Eastbound Limited, a train that traversed the tracks of New England, heavily favoring New Hampshire. The conductor would introduce a stand-alone drama based on the location of the train. The radio show had a cast and crew that included Ted Day, Ernest C. Maby (1919-2004), Ida Gerry, Charles Day, Jacqueline Foster, and Virginia Tirrell. The scripts in this collection were originally owned by Theodore “Ted” Chipman Day, one of the original producers of “Eastbound Limited.” His son Mark C. Day gave them to Edward W. Maby, son of Ernest Maby, in 2008. Mr. Maby donated them to the library in November 2021. This collection is permanently housed in the Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections. The digital images are available here for research and public viewing. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1939 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2021.5 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Eastbound Limited" cast and crew, Kittery, Maine, August 26, 1939 Subject The topic of the resource Black-and-white photography Kittery (Me.) Group photographs Description An account of the resource Photograph of the crew of "Eastbound Limited," taken August 26, 1939. Text on back reads, "Staff for radio program, WHEB, Portsmouth, N.H., 'Eastbound Limited,' Aug. 26, ?39, 7:30 P.M. ? Right to left: Ernest Maby, properties man; Ida Gerry, script girl; Charles Day, actor; Jacqueline Foster, speaker; Virginia Tirrell, actress; (Ted Day, master of ceremonies, took picture.)" This photo was originally attached to page 8 of "Jewels of the Crystal Hills." Handwritten text on that script page reads, "Aug. 26, 1939 - cast Eastbound Limited - WHEB, Portsmouth. At Gray Lodge, Kittery, Maine - left to right - Ernest Maby (Properties - sound man) and Ida May Gerry (with script); guests Charlie Day (actor) and Jacqueline Foster (speaker); Virginia C. Tirrell, guest and writer of the skit, 'Jewels of the Crystal Hills." Photo by Day - camera: Eastman Hawkeye Instant and against sun." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Day, Theodore C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Eastbound Limited Scripts Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-08-26 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2021.5.001 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a8cf55cb426d53e470ff45c1626102ea.pdf 6ac209ab818dfd5cf8deee966db0db38 PDF Text Text “EASTBOUND LIMITED” SCRIPTS PPL-MS: 2021.5 Title: “Eastbound Limited” Scripts Dates: Circa 1939 Extent: 1 box; 0.83 linear ft. Repository: Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, NH Descriptive Summary Provenance (including acquisitions information): The scripts in this collection were originally owned by Theodore “Ted” Chipman Day, one of the original producers of “Eastbound Limited.” His son Mark C. Day gave them to Edward W. Maby in 2008. Mr. Maby donated them to the library in November 2021. Scope and Content: This collection consists of nine scripts for the radio show “Eastbound Limited,” which aired on WHEB circa 1939, as well as one original photograph. Language: English Identification: PPL-MS: 2021.5 Subject Headings Portsmouth (N.H.) Radio scripts Radio plays New Hampshire Biographical/Historical Note: “Eastbound Limited” was a scripted, weekly radio drama that aired on WHEB, a station owned by Granite State Broadcasting Corp. and operated out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Each episode operated as a show-within-a-show. The program was guided by the conductor of the Eastbound Limited, a train that traversed the tracks of New England, heavily favoring New Hampshire. The conductor would introduce a stand-alone drama based on the location of the train. The radio show had a cast and crew that included Ted Day, Ernest C. Maby (1919-2004), Ida Gerry, Charles Day, Jacqueline Foster, and Virginia Tirrell. Administrative Information Processing Level: Processed, 2021; scanned and added to Omeka, 2022 Organization of Collection: Kept in original order as arranged by Edward Maby Location: PPL – Special Collections Office Access Restrictions: None; ask a librarian for access Alternate Formats (optional): Digitized and available at https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/27 Related Collections: Preferred Citation: “Eastbound Limited” Scripts, Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, NH Finding Aid Created by: CC, 2021 �Container Listing Box 1 Folder 1 Photograph of the crew of “Eastbound Limited”, taken August 26, 1939. Text on back reads, “Staff for radio program, WHEB, Portsmouth, N.H., “Eastbound Limited,” Aug. 26, ’39, 7:30 P.M. — Right to left: Ernest Maby, properties man; Ida Gerry, script girl; Charles Day, actor; Jacqueline Foster, speaker; Virginia Tirrell, actress; (Ted Day, master of ceremonies, took picture.)” Photo originally attached to page 8 of “Jewels of the Crystal Hills”; more information about the photo on that page. Newspaper clipping of the WHEB radio schedule for August 12 to 14 Folder 2 Script for “Jewels of the Crystal Hills,” written by Virginia Tirrell; pages I-IV, 7-8; photo in folder 1 was previously attached to page 8 Folder 3 Script for “The Ghost of Lancaster”; pages A-E and a duplicate of page B Folder 4 Script for “The Bridal of Pennacook”; pages 1-8 Folder 5 Script for “And Mightier Music”; pages 1-8 Folder 6 Script for “An American Dream”; pages 1-8 Folder 7 Script for “The Phantom Ship of Mount Desert”; pages 1-8 with duplicates of pages 1-4 Folder 8 Script for “Jack the Ripper”; pages 1-7 Rev. 8/04/2022 2 �Folder 9 Script for “The Legend of the Witch of Wenham”; pages 1-2 Folder 10 Script for “The Phantom Ship”; pages 1-6 Rev. 8/04/2022 3 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Eastbound Limited" Scripts Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Radio scripts Radio plays New Hampshire Description An account of the resource “Eastbound Limited” was a scripted, weekly radio drama that aired on WHEB, a station owned by Granite State Broadcasting Corp. and operated out of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Each episode functioned as a show-within-a-show with the program guided by the conductor of the Eastbound Limited, a train that traversed the tracks of New England, heavily favoring New Hampshire. The conductor would introduce a stand-alone drama based on the location of the train. The radio show had a cast and crew that included Ted Day, Ernest C. Maby (1919-2004), Ida Gerry, Charles Day, Jacqueline Foster, and Virginia Tirrell. The scripts in this collection were originally owned by Theodore “Ted” Chipman Day, one of the original producers of “Eastbound Limited.” His son Mark C. Day gave them to Edward W. Maby, son of Ernest Maby, in 2008. Mr. Maby donated them to the library in November 2021. This collection is permanently housed in the Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections. The digital images are available here for research and public viewing. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1939 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2021.5 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Eastbound Limited" Scripts Collection Finding Aid Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Radio plays Radio scripts New Hampshire Description An account of the resource The finding aid for the "Eastbound Limited" Scripts Collection. Last revised 8/04/2022. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Eastbound Limited Scripts Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Finding Aid PDF Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2021.5 Finding Aid https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/cc2d79d27a1012f8b0abf33cf59d4f55.jpg eb8007d0ab607ad13961c7e0c7ac1375 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Effie Malley at 'The Shape of Trees' Exhibit at 3S Artspace" Subject The topic of the resource 3S Artspace Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Exhibits Description An account of the resource Photograph of exhibit 'The Shape of Trees,' at the 3S Artspace by artist Effie Malley on May 5, 2023. Image features artist, Effie Malley on right talking to a man and a woman with photographs on the wall behind. The photographs in the exhibit featured trees at Odiorne Point. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Duffy, Gerald Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-05-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.0454 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/2014c5d36b80e3979a5fb3856fc0206a.jpg 8eac7d0cd5a3ce166e2257343ae1d252 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Elephant Photograph at Portsmouth High School Fine Arts Night, 3S Artspace" Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth High School Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Exhibits Description An account of the resource Photograph of an art show presented by Portsmouth High School at 3S Artspace on May 19, 2023. Image is a view of tables with artwork including a photograph of an elephant in the center. Photograph by David Marcotte. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marcotte, David Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-05-19 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.0512 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/c18ceab27779a3aa0541c18719291974.jpg c872030349d7c4aa0d3fe39a4dafa34b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Elizabeth Farish at Soup and History Lecture at Warner House" Subject The topic of the resource Warner House Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Soup and History Lecture, "John Drew and the Building of the House," at the Warner House on June 28, 2023. View of Elizabeth Farish, Curator of Strawbery Banke Museum, holding a historic archival item. Photograph by David Marcotte. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marcotte, David Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-06-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.0939 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/9045f71af18634cbbe472fc1aeff9b75.jpg 55b3f273ad351de2aec7c571b20175b7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Ellen Fineberg and Sijia Chen at Endeavor Sculpture Dedication" Subject The topic of the resource Bohenko Gateway Park Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Public Art Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Endeavor Sculpture presentation at Bohenko Gateway Park on December 12, 2023. View of three people in front of the Endeavor Sculpture including Artist Sijia Chen (center) and Ellen Fineberg (left). Photograph by Ken Goldman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goldman, Ken Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-12-12 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.2091 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/ef15cda7e0e5b1ff122aad874642c98b.jpg b737eba15938da9102a7b076e7a3ed70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Ellen Fineberg, Vince Lombardi and Kate Murray at Street Life 400 at The Venue at Portwalk Place" Subject The topic of the resource Portwalk Place Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 Sponsor Reception at The Venue at Portwalk Place on August 16, 2023. View of a group of guests including Ellen Fineberg, Vince Lombardi, Portsmouth City Council, and New Hampshire State Representative, Kate Murray. Photograph by Rick Dumont. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dumont, Rick Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1431 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b1ae4773fd68c10adf51d1e3c4f52dec.jpg 86865b008775a84214abc0cbbe5b3cc2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Emi Ferguson at Handel and Haydn Society Concert at St. John's Church" Subject The topic of the resource St. John's Church Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Musicians Description An account of the resource Photograph of the PNH400 and Portsmouth Athenaeum's Handel and Haydn Society Concert at St. John's Church on April 27, 2023. Emi Ferguson playing the flute at the front of the church. Photograph by Ken Goldman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goldman, Ken Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-04-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.0451 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/9e5edcfbd90eea4f59ca2c273d7c593d.jpg 5fe351191210b01d641d08f2edcf5bc2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Endeavor Sculpture Dedication at Bohenko Gateway Park" Subject The topic of the resource Bohenko Gateway Park Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Public Art Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Endeavor Sculpture presentation at Bohenko Gateway Park on December 12, 2023. View of the Endeavor Sculpture with the water in the background and the Interstate 95 Bridge in the distance. Photograph by Ken Goldman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goldman, Ken Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-12-12 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.2056 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d12bc934dd6485784d188ad7115c1707.jpg 4bf326910d88385895902291c07fe851 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Endeavor Sculpture Dedication at Bohenko Gateway Park" Subject The topic of the resource Bohenko Gateway Park Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Public Art Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Endeavor Sculpture presentation at Bohenko Gateway Park on December 12, 2023. View of the Endeavor Sculpture. Photograph by Ken Goldman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Goldman, Ken Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-12-12 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.2057