5 21 3400 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/4f8a72f8a34e15e335519a13ce64e3fc.jpg 487e85622cb3adf0f7dfd414b031f41d https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/12be96ff314cbc08e30756c73cf9aff3.jpg de7ccaaafd1ddb89074b4715114bc2a5 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Lower Hall and Staircase, John Paul Jones House Subject The topic of the resource John Paul Jones House, 43 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #93-94 history John Paul Jones House local history Mackles Collection Middle St. Portsmouth Portsmouth Historical Society postcard Staircase https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/8bc1d7f4226cf4a22507eacca138de19.jpg 0aab4ff903efee1b7be95887af1b5e09 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d61985915f71b349f67a5085edeca490.jpg 73d2e86f5e085aaaee0c1f48f16fc2db 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard "Purchased at Strawbery Banke 7/1/79" PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Capt. Keyran Walsh House Subject The topic of the resource Walsh House, Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #163-164 Captain Keyran Walsh Hancock St. history local history Mackles Collection Portsmouth postcard Strawbery Banke Walsh House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/3916bd967ea3f49536a6e29cb285c87b.jpg 03e1bbbfc0c669534d6be3785bcd6666 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7f5bff46b56c23667e26945d353a2680.jpg 8ca91833deab7a7142dda9a964e38a15 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard "Purchased Dec 1984 at Strawbery Banke" PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Capt. Keyran Walsh House Subject The topic of the resource Walsh House, Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #165-166 Captain Keyran Walsh Hancock St. history local history Mackles Collection Portsmouth postcard Strawbery Banke Walsh House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/8375ae0ebd483b9bd21faa6eabeefbcd.jpg b46686a75e352eef45700c77a0ec5bd2 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/0a3ca144030c5c30be04aa1ff8f82500.jpg 1e3a813eb1c70fbacaf28cb15222cd69 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #179-180 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a9b2edd2112c1b240dd64a58705a48f0.jpg e0f88e2fd252f9a813ed444e55be25ea https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/2791047b5ddbdfb887c23de49ade25cb.jpg 5930babe90eceeec5f99e89cc89a6d44 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #187-188 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/fb396651033dd94d0eb2b34608f7d51e.jpg 4803221cc0ebe175ba50d7ad935f3a56 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/ff1e7d3f07fdfcec02846630bdae6dbe.jpg a54e99f27aa036bc5f9daf59b47d806b 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard "Dear Peggy, How do you like school? At CubScouts we are going to have a carnival. I hope you can see us sometime. I'm saving Beatles cards. You get 5 in a pack of bubble gum. Bye. Matthew xxxxx xxxxx Miss M. Katz" PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #191-192 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/fe935df68950d2d56f5eabd59e3e5c9a.jpg 3915b3825723cc305defb200524c049b https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/82262645d62b0dabb249111aeff1390e.jpg 313428d30341850b3fb786520655f983 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #193-194 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a11b86ffc2498a2cbf3725bdb7f56fd8.jpg abcd749cf0d7cb76436282b1f1d42479 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/95cfb373fbcde547d1438fd40d072bcc.jpg f703240b95d2bb6c5050844c01e34d2d 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #195-196 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/fa8ef94a8d07d76187fdc105b5230939.jpg 592727ff213e5deea8674d9c5858480e https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/64dde19bc1f0ab381df7ec5ba5869756.jpg 8bf6c8c41f1874935eac0d75b1a965af 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard "Purchased 12/13/78 at Hoyt's" PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #197-198 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/e1be1a2a0a940e7e828249fe0e3f55f5.jpg 8f6f07bc3c699bb821a0b6c0682f1309 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d5e45e8d81d465f4fbf1af7a99a626b4.jpg 9a6c1f0e8481103129b8cf960ff2b032 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #199-200 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7129dcd327ec9fe9204fce0af387ae93.jpg d8c80ae314f928bc6a2652d3c175a84e https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d2e5f5a4b7d6e53e11c4d20d55fb04ef.jpg ad1f07ef277c4aaa12548a2a4f2b1bab 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #201-202 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/aba14849e508bab407e5c2f1e79cd051.jpg a5a14070c8a560410220e099b8a621f5 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/545d41943b2cf61ce2ba8b3cab44ce04.jpg 5f7e1d6c974a8bb866c7b2faaefb09cd 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard "Purchased 12/13/78 at Hoyt's" PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2, Portsmouth Historic Houses #203-204 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a1eed412453fc3443f66434d02c09a24.jpg 169c2a471397fe7c906e00bf35367278 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/db01822cd6ec08f92f01c78c9f9f4610.jpg f67d00dca8591b6415bbb24f1e4934d0 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warner House Interior Subject The topic of the resource Warner House, 150 Daniel St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and with a single, private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 2 Portsmouth Historic Houses #205-206 Daniel St. history Jonathon Warner local history Mackles Collection Macpheadris-Warner House Portsmouth postcard Warner House https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/2f15d321284ddf650d254e260ea9502c.jpg bbaf3e88494160ea864cce5ec53888e2 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/18856d5779cfe61ca101b471b81331cc.jpg 081ff9eb9b09132c48f87cbb9b1491c9 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard "Purchased at Warren's in Feb. 1979" PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Warren's Lobster House Subject The topic of the resource Warren's Lobster House, 11 Water St., Kittery, Maine Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Inc., Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be found at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and a single private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 1, Portsmouth Buildings #105-106 history Kittery local history Mackles Collection Maine postcard Route 1 Warren's Lobster House Water St. https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/5b2c755150abcbc65003f6bff5cbe1f4.jpg bdd443c9bdf59cb0c5bc46fa819ad3f7 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/9826fd8a68e72d8fe50d69d529b7df99.jpg 03f0697d9708a59b96b043acdb0e1dc3 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard "Purchased Dec 1984 at Strawbery Banke" PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Puddle Dock Subject The topic of the resource Strawbery Banke, Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley & Company, Inc., Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be housed at the Rye Historical Society, the New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard and by a single private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 1, Portsmouth City and Street Views #145-146 history local history Mackles Collection Portsmouth postcard Puddle Dock Strawbery Banke https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/0262dd2c5b5f823b827c765c17545300.jpg a8a7156f41703849cbb66190229cee19 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/2bb609d2742633b33d6111fd7fa60a33.jpg bc7aa4c2d752a50018f56aab7e378fb4 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard Purchased Dec. 1, 1984 at Strawbery Banke. PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Strawbery Banke Subject The topic of the resource Aerial View of Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley and Co., Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be found at Rye Historical Society, New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard, and a single private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 1, #21-22 aerial view history local history Mackles Collection New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Strawbery Banke https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/c46876aa88079aaabcf9e3573c601eba.jpg 989277d2dff55bc14a42f3553b3b6a34 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b1abbdbca6e7bd3b55924ac68c5e2316.jpg 34fb041d8bd1da5a4d10a13718a2021f 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard Purchased 10/6/86 Dunaway Store. PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 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 Strawbery Banke Subject The topic of the resource Aerial view of Portsmouth, NH. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley and Co., Boston, Mass. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be found at Rye Historical Society, New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard, and a single private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPA derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 1, #23-24 aerial view history local history Mackles Collection New Hampshire Portsmouth postcard Strawbery Banke https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/5bd4acea0620ed3146b5f5d37e5220fe.jpg 36d0b6d54e15958c104e259a18eb35f7 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/81a1326e70c8587c56f54ebb3dd12971.jpg 66bcc47331a3ced2e8305f2f4f74bd57 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 Louis J. Mackles Postcard Subject The topic of the resource Postcards of Buildings and Scenes of Portsmouth and other Seacoast Locations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis J. Mackles was the collector of these postcards. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles collected postcards depicting a variety of locations. The large collection was divided up by vicinity by the donor and deposited in locally appropriate collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by Ross Moldoff and family, May 2015. Digitized, Spring 2016. Collection rehoused, Spring 2016 Digital Collection created in OMEKA, June 2016. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Louis J. Mackles. Digitized by Jessica Ross, Volunteer assistance from Wynn Welch, Spring 2016. Omeka addition and metadata by Jessica Ross. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource This is a small part of a larger collection. Other parts of the collection may be found in.... Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards are a mixture of U.S. printed, and foreign printed standards postcards. They were created for tourist/commercial reasons, but capture interesting historic views of the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. If written on and mailed, they serve an additional layer of historical importance to family historians and genealogists. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Portsmouth and the Seacoast, NH. Description An account of the resource This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015. It was given specifically by Ross A. Moldoff, Gloria F. Moldoff and Harold Moldoff, who felt the collection should be made available for study and enjoyment. The rehousing of the physical collection into archival albums was made possible by the Moldoffs as well. Mr. Mackles collected postcards throughout his life. This collection, only a small portion of a much larger number, left behind for family and friends to enjoy, is an interesting historic journey through the Seacoast. Some buildings depicted are long gone while multiple postcards of the same building show the progression of time. Postcards (aka "post cards") became popular at the turn of the 20th Century, after being introduced to the U.S. during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Used primarily for sending short messages to friends and relatives, people collected them immediately as mementos of a trip or journey, historical events, holidays, etc. They were sold to tourists and often advertised local businesses. Individuals created real photograph postcards to send home to relatives when travelling abroad as well. Immigrants to the U.S. often had photos taken when they arrived at their destination to send home to their native countries. DELTIOLOGY is the hobby of collecting postcards according to Merriam-Webster, but more broadly it is considered the collection, study, and preservation of picture postcards for fun, recreation, relaxation, and enjoyment – and for the historical preservation of life in years past [As described by the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors http://www.aape.org/collectingpicturepostcardsver17jul.asp]. The Mackles collection was primarily published in the U.S. and Germany and contains many different types of postcards. The standard photo cards, printed and colored or tinted cards, several fold-out strips which became popular in the 1950’s, as well as miniature postcards. Major Louis J. Mackles, USAR (Born in Brownsville, Texas, October 4, 1923. Died at Pease Air Force Base, September 6, 1987) _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Excerpted from obituary in the Portsmouth Herald, September 8, 1987: ‘…Maj. Mackles attended A&M and UNH, receiving a master’s degree with high honors in chemical engineering. He served in the Philippines during World War II, retiring as a major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired after 30 years as head of the Radiation Control branch of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard working with Adm. Rickover. Maj. Mackles was a consultant for L.P.I. Engineering in Dover until April 1987. He was a member of Temple Israel, NARFE, Wentworth and Pease Golf Club, the National Association of Technical Supervisors and the Registered Maine State Board of Professional Engineers…’ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ His family kindly provided a copy of the eulogy given in his honor, transcribed as follows: Eulogy for Louis Mackles – Label ben Yudel U’Miriam – d. 9/6/87: 12 Elul We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of Louis Mackles, Label ben Yudel u Miriam, and to speak about his life. Lou, as everyone called him, was born October 4, 1923, the second of two sons, to Idel and Mary Mackles, in Brownsville, TX, and grew up in Galveston, TX. As a young man, he attended Texas A & M for two years. In 1942, when the U.S. entered WWII, he enlisted in the Army. After achieving the rank of Corporal, he was sent to Officers Candidates School in New England. In 1944, before being sent overseas, Lou and his fellow Jewish soldiers attended services at Temple Israel of Portsmouth. Then Rabbi Oscar Fleishaker had urged his congregant families to welcome the Jewish soldiers, and so it was that Lou met Charlotte, the girl he was to marry. Lou was commissioned a second Lt. and sent to the Philippines. During an enemy attack, Lou Mackles, despite being wounded himself, saved the life of a wounded comrade, and refused to leave his men. In addition to his wounds, he developed pneumonia from exposure and might have died, had friendly natives not taken him to an Army field hospital – a three-day journey on foot. Army doctors saved his life. Lou was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery under fire. He also gained a lifelong respect and love for the Army, and it was his wish, in the last days of his life, to be treated in a military hospital, this time at Pease Air Force Base. Following the war, Lou served in the Army Reserves, finally retiring with the rank of Major. After his discharge at the war’s end, Lou married Charlotte in Boston on Jan.1, 1946. He then attended the University of NH, attaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering, becoming a professional engineer licensed in both NH and Maine. Son Glenn was born during this period. Then followed a 3-year stint in Wash., DC, where Lou worked for the Bureau of Standards. Thereafter, the family settled permanently in Portsmouth, where daughter Linda was born. Lou took a job at the Navy Yard, where he spent approximately 35 years, working his way up to head of the Radiation Division, building nuclear submarines. Lou was part of the team that produced the Albacore, among other submarines, he served under the legendary Adm. Hyman Rickover. During his years at the yard, he was honored by being asked to present a gold plate to the sponsor of a nuclear sub – which Navy Yard personnel regarded as the highest honor attainable. But more importantly, Lou was well-respected and liked greatly by his colleagues at work, many of whom stayed in touch over the years. It is symbolic of how well-liked he was that old service buddies and friends from work would stay in touch. When Lou became ill, friends would often call the family to find out how he was doing. About 10 years ago, Lou retired from the Yard and worked as a consultant for a private engineering firm in Dover. What sort of man was Lou Mackles? Though I myself arrived in Portsmouth only during the last months of his life, I have the testimony of those who knew and loved him. His family and friends can testify that he was a quiet, soft-spoken man who never said an unkind word about anyone else. I can tell you that he loved children, and was happy to serve as Scoutmaster in a boy scout troop when his children were young. But is more of an eloquent tribute to his memory that, when the little boy who lived across the way from the Mackles was told of Lou’s death, he burst into tears. Lou worked hard, often putting in 18-hours days at the Yard, but he was devoted to his family as well. He was proud of his children’s accomplishments, and loved them unquestioningly. He was also especially close to his nieces and nephews, and was godfather to many of them. As for hobbies, Lou was especially good with his hands. He enjoyed gardening, photography, furniture finishing, and working around the house. He himself did much of the work on the home which he and Charlotte built on Moebus Drive. Golf was a great love, as well. But Lou’s sense of involvement went beyond job, family and hobbies. Having been raised in a traditional family, he retained a strong respect for Judaism, leading him to become an active member of Temple Israel. He served on the Religious Committee, volunteered as an usher on the High Holidays, and helped run the bingo program. Even when he became ill, he refused to take his medicine on Yom Kippur, preferring to fast completely. When, 6 years ago, Lou discovered he had cancer, he determined to fight it. Recalling his WWII bout with combat wounds and pneumonia, he said, “I was supposed to be a goner in the Philippines, but God gave me 40 more good years.” He fought with courage and determination that serve as an example to us all. Lou was a quiet man who never complained, who did not wish to be a burden on anyone. But he was a fighter to the end, a self-made man who loved life, who loved people, who made every minute count of the years he was given. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Our religion speaks of the resurrection of the righteous dead. It is one of the most fundamental beliefs of our faith, but one of the most difficult to comprehend. I myself believe that our resurrection depends, not only upon the grade of God, but on the memories we leave our friends and loved ones. Anyone who touched as many lives as did Lou Mackles will surely merit resurrection and eternal life. He will be deeply missed. __________________________________________________________________________________________ This collection was digitized by Jessica Ross with volunteer help by Wynn Welch, Spring/Summer 2016. Please see below for copyright information. Please contact the Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Room, if you have any questions. 603-766-1720. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Mackles Postcard Collection --text::This collection of 400+ postcards, depicting buildings and scenes of Portsmouth and the Seacoast area, was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library by the family of Louis J. Mackles in May of 2015 --images::975,1367 Postcard Inscription Back Handwriting found on the back of each postcard Monday, 11/12/56 Darling- We'll be pretty glad to get the first message. We rested today, but didn't go out. Opened at 4 pm. A little snow last night but it melted at once. We may have a long winter. I hope the Pikes and H.F. are in fine fettle. Our best to all three. T(?) with you most of the time. "Have fun". Loads of love, E Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Lowell Park House 335 Second Ave. North St. Petersburg, Florida PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 Postmark November 13, 1956 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 Portsmouth Aerial View Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bromley and Co., Inc., Boston, MA Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Louis J. Mackles Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Relation A related resource Additional portions of the Louis J. Mackles Collection may be found at Rye Historical Society, New Castle Historical Society, the Portsmouth Navy Yard, and a single private collector. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Paper postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Volume 1, Aerial View #3-4 aerial view history local history Mackles Collection Portsmouth postcard https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b51c601e56cd014f354203584c92877f.jpg d13bde51b7ed3c6e6ca67391c2d93903 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d5921af79ad1af3c4fde733d33545ceb.mp4 3184b939878189e21b09551f9e7ee7b7 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/300532475ae5e38b69bf1578bd9c900d.pdf a4fc113bee994d92ec02bc8540aaf4ee PDF Text Text COMMUNITY DIARY: PORTSMOUTH COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020 Entry 004 Name: Denise Brown Date: 4/28/2020 21:27:11 Email: denise@adceteragraphics.com Age (not required): Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.): Self-employed local artist Share an uplifting story of neighbors helping neighbors or a story that made you smile during this time: What memory of this time do you think will stay with you? My mom died April 1st, 2020 at 94. No mass, no wake, no reception, just 9 people at the gravesite. She died in a nursing home, but I was lucky to be able to say goodbye to her even though it was locked down. I kissed her goodbye with my mask on and held her hand with my latex gloves on. I did not dare give her a hug. It is a very surreal time to pass away and a difficult memory. I made a video with my 'happy local paintings' to share at www.youtube.com/watch?v=plxcxrSOOM&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1mT0GDo78jY66ATvPKd9BeLn7zVfXMm_xn67pJkBLSvEtQUsjusv yB3PY Has this experience changed you? If so, how? Yes, I regret not giving Mom a hug for fear of somehow passing a virus, even though we did not have it. I enjoy sharing my happy local artwork to give hope and optimistic dreams to return to normal. I just published my new paperback book, "Denise Brown, New Hampshire Artist" with 300 of my paintings, comments and motivational tips. Look inside at Amazon to see my lifetime of artwork. www.raccoonstudios.com What has been the most challenging part of this experience? Not being able to walk on the beach. Share an image? (jpg or pdf format) Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library �Explain or describe the photograph you uploaded: Denise Brown Wallis Sands Bench Watercolor Painting Share a document? Longer writings, documents, etc. (jpg or pdf format) Video Explain or describe the document you uploaded: Artist Video of my art and comments about COVD. Note: My panoramic portrait of Portsmouth that I shot on top of the North Church Steeple during its renovation in 2006 is in the Portsmouth Library time capsule that is to be opened in 2106. I certify that I am over 18: I agree If under 18, I give permission for my minor to participate and submit the above information to this project. If over 18, please sign yourself. (Please type your full name): Denise Brown By submitting this information, and/or files, to the Portsmouth Public Library Covid-19 Pandemic Diary I agree to allow the Library to share all, or part of this information as appropriate. In addition, the library has my permission to use this entry online, in social media, in print, and any other format of the future, in perpetuity: I agree By checking the following two boxes you agree that the information you have supplied above is true and accurate and you have permission to share from all parties included: All information I have provided above is true. Permission has been obtained from included parties. Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library �Portsmouth Public Library | 175 Parrott Avenue | 603-766-1720 | cityofportsmouth.com/library � 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 Community Diary: Portsmouth COVID-19 Pandemic 2020 Subject The topic of the resource COVID-19 (Disease) Diaries Portsmouth (N.H.) Description An account of the resource The Portsmouth Public Library is endeavoring to historically document this unusual time in our shared Portsmouth, New Hampshire History. As always, staff of the Special Collections Room are physically collecting printed accounts, articles, and documents for the history files.<br /><br />To further our mission to document and make accessible Portsmouth history, we have started this diary project to capture the social, economic and personal accounts of the impact this pandemic has had on our residents and community. <br /><br />To learn more about our history collecting efforts and to become a part of history itself, visit <a href="https://www.portsmouthnh/library/communitydiary" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our website</a> and fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr74CfB-fiCVECo9c4p7ogw3schiEiuMKEfuzYSI6WEvqZyA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">our form</a>. 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 Spring 2020 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Metadata and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski, Spring 2020 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF JPG mp4 Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2020.4 Diary Relating to the Community Diary - Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 project. Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / aranqutined / etc.) "Self-employed local artist" What memory of this time do you think will stay with you? "My mom died April 1st, 2020 at 94. No mass, no wake, no reception, just 9 people at the gravesite. She died in a nursing home, but I was lucky to be able to say goodbye to her even though it was locked down. I kissed her goodbye with my mask on and held her hand with my latex gloves on. I did not dare give her a hug. It is a very surreal time to pass away and a difficult memory. I made a video with my 'happy local paintings' to share at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-xcxrSOOM&amp;feature=share&amp;fbclid=IwAR1mT0GDo78jY66ATvPKd9BeLn7zVfXMm_xn67pJkBLSvEtQUsjusvyB3PY%20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-xcxrSOOM&amp;feature=share&amp;fbclid=IwAR1mT0GDo78jY66ATvPKd9BeLn7zVfXMm_xn67pJkBLSvEtQUsjusvyB3PY</a>" Has this experience changed you? If so, how? "Yes, I regret not giving Mom a hug for fear of somehow passing a virus, even though we did not have it. I enjoy sharing my happy local artwork to give hope and optimistic dreams to return to normal. I just published my new paperback book, "Denise Brown, New Hampshire Artist" with 300 of my paintings, comments and motivational tips. Look inside at Amazon to see my lifetime of artwork. <a href="http://www.raccoonstudios.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.raccoonstudios.com</a>" What has been the most challenging part of this experience? "Not being able to walk on the beach." Explain or describe the shared photograph(s) "Denise Brown Wallis Sands Bench Watercolor Painting" Explain or describe the shared document(s) "Artist Video of my art and comments about COVD. Note: My panoramic portrait of Portsmouth that I shot on top of the North Church Steeple during its renovation in 2006 is in the Portsmouth Library time capsule that is to be opened in 2106." Tell us a bit about your situation during this time period (employed / remote learning / caring for loved ones / sick / quarantined / etc.) "Self-employed local artist" 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 Community Diary Response from Denise B. Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) COVID-19 (disease) Diaries Description An account of the resource Entry into the Community Diary. Includes watercolor painting, "Wallis Sands Bench" and a video (approx. 4 minutes). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brown, Denise Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Community Diary: Portsmouth Covid-19 Pandemic 2020 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 2020-04-28 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF JPG mp4 Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text StillImage MovingImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2020.4.004 21st century diary Portsmouth https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/8fe7e4dbfb3e037b4125118051e0a687.jpg 94bab09df73bb101362c5cbe90e80e5a 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 The Helen Pearson Bookplate Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helen Pearson was the original collector of these bookplates. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected and arranged by Helen Pearson & Dorothy Vaughan, beginning 1925. Digitization and database creation, Jessica Ross, Spring/Summer 2017. Omeka additions and metadata, R. Nielsen, 2023. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS 1925.1 Subject The topic of the resource Historic bookplates Description An account of the resource A collection of 336+ historic bookplates and corresponding material from local artist and musician Helen Pearson. These bookplates were accumulated from her travels, acquaintances, other collectors and membership into several national and international bookplate societies. The collection was initially created and organized by Pearson. It arrived at Portsmouth Public Library as a bequest upon her passing on August 19, 1949. The collection was added to and at least partially mounted by then Library Director, Dorothy Vaughan. One of the highlights of this collection is Pearson's own bookplate, sketched by her in 1927 and inspired by a comet she saw in Portsmouth. Born Nov. 13, 1870, Pearson was a Portsmouth native and raised in an artistic family. Her father, Amos Pearson, was a florist and music teacher originally from Ipswich, MA. Pearson's mother, Susan, also from Portsmouth, was both an artist and musician as well. The Pearson family boarded local artists, including Susan's sister, Mary E.B. Miller. Miller, who earned her living as a portrait painter, lived with the family for much of Pearson’s childhood. Other tenants in the Pearson home included illustrator Max Parrish and Ulysses Tenney, best known for his portraits of New Hampshire statesman, notably Franklin Pierce. Pearson was an accomplished concert pianist and attended Cowles Art School in Boston and was known for her pen and ink drawings in local publications. She spent time in both Boston and New York but preferred to live in Portsmouth where she continued her father's nursery and served as a patron of the arts. Bookplates have existed since the fifteenth century and serve today as both historical records of ownership as well as biographical, societal, institutional, artistic and/or cultural statements. Various letters that accompany this bookplate collection acknowledge Pearson's interest in the artistic quality of the bookplates and the individuality displayed in each. Her collection features bookplates from around the globe and range from simple, typographic inserts for institutions to elaborate personal bookplates for European royalty. They have been digitized here for greater accessibility. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The materials were first arranged first by Helen Pearson and then Library Director Dorothy Vaughan between the years of 1925 and 1949. Nicole Luongo Cloutier, Reference & Special Collections Supervisor, added these items to the city inventory and assigned an accession number to them on April 25, 2011. Jessica Ross, Special Collections Librarian, created the finding aid and inventory of materials and began digitally scanning the bookplates individually in January of 2017. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This collection was transferred to the Portsmouth Public Library from the estate of Helen Pearson upon her death in 1949 according to the terms of her will. These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::The Helen Pearson Bookplate Collection <br />--text::A collection of 336+ historic bookplates and corresponding material by local artist and musician, Helen Pearson, from her travels, acquaintances, other collectors and membership into several national and international bookplate societies.<br />--images::1814,1551 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. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 6"H x 4 and 3/4"W. 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 Bookplate for Kiallitas Subject The topic of the resource Bookplates Men in art Description An account of the resource A pictorial-style bookplate in black ink on ivory paper featuring an image of a man writing at a desk. There is a window behind him and the room is in shadow with light falling on the man and a small portion of the desk. Text beneath reads "Nemzetkozi ex libris Kiallitas a szegedi varosi muzemban, 1934. 10. 20-28," which translates loosely from Hungarian to "National [ex libris] Kiallitas in the city museum of Szeged, 20-28 October 1934." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buday Gyorgy Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Helen Pearson Bookplate 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 1934 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource hun Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 1925.1.290 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a>. bookplate ex libris Pearson https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/52f2485dadfde109744dcfa728f94cc8.jpg 55f8777808dac906658b9d48ab121ed1 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 The Helen Pearson Bookplate Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Helen Pearson was the original collector of these bookplates. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected and arranged by Helen Pearson & Dorothy Vaughan, beginning 1925. Digitization and database creation, Jessica Ross, Spring/Summer 2017. Omeka additions and metadata, R. Nielsen, 2023. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS 1925.1 Subject The topic of the resource Historic bookplates Description An account of the resource A collection of 336+ historic bookplates and corresponding material from local artist and musician Helen Pearson. These bookplates were accumulated from her travels, acquaintances, other collectors and membership into several national and international bookplate societies. The collection was initially created and organized by Pearson. It arrived at Portsmouth Public Library as a bequest upon her passing on August 19, 1949. The collection was added to and at least partially mounted by then Library Director, Dorothy Vaughan. One of the highlights of this collection is Pearson's own bookplate, sketched by her in 1927 and inspired by a comet she saw in Portsmouth. Born Nov. 13, 1870, Pearson was a Portsmouth native and raised in an artistic family. Her father, Amos Pearson, was a florist and music teacher originally from Ipswich, MA. Pearson's mother, Susan, also from Portsmouth, was both an artist and musician as well. The Pearson family boarded local artists, including Susan's sister, Mary E.B. Miller. Miller, who earned her living as a portrait painter, lived with the family for much of Pearson’s childhood. Other tenants in the Pearson home included illustrator Max Parrish and Ulysses Tenney, best known for his portraits of New Hampshire statesman, notably Franklin Pierce. Pearson was an accomplished concert pianist and attended Cowles Art School in Boston and was known for her pen and ink drawings in local publications. She spent time in both Boston and New York but preferred to live in Portsmouth where she continued her father's nursery and served as a patron of the arts. Bookplates have existed since the fifteenth century and serve today as both historical records of ownership as well as biographical, societal, institutional, artistic and/or cultural statements. Various letters that accompany this bookplate collection acknowledge Pearson's interest in the artistic quality of the bookplates and the individuality displayed in each. Her collection features bookplates from around the globe and range from simple, typographic inserts for institutions to elaborate personal bookplates for European royalty. They have been digitized here for greater accessibility. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The materials were first arranged first by Helen Pearson and then Library Director Dorothy Vaughan between the years of 1925 and 1949. Nicole Luongo Cloutier, Reference & Special Collections Supervisor, added these items to the city inventory and assigned an accession number to them on April 25, 2011. Jessica Ross, Special Collections Librarian, created the finding aid and inventory of materials and began digitally scanning the bookplates individually in January of 2017. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The images appearing in this database are JPG format, they are derived from archival TIF files. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This collection was transferred to the Portsmouth Public Library from the estate of Helen Pearson upon her death in 1949 according to the terms of her will. These images are intended for research and reference use only. The library holds copyright to the digital images of this collection. Please see the copyright information page (link at bottom of page) for information about obtaining permission for image use and reproduction. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::The Helen Pearson Bookplate Collection <br />--text::A collection of 336+ historic bookplates and corresponding material by local artist and musician, Helen Pearson, from her travels, acquaintances, other collectors and membership into several national and international bookplate societies.<br />--images::1814,1551 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. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 3 and 3/4"H x 2 and 1/8"W 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 Bookplate for Buday György Description An account of the resource A heraldic-style bookplate in black ink on ivory paper featuring a simple shield with seven symbols that may be simplified castles or rooks. The shield is topped by a bird with wings outstretched and head facing left, and is holding a long vine with flowers stretching upwards in its beak. To the left of the vine is a sun motif. The bird may be a Turul, which is a mythical falcon-like Hungarian bird. Beneath the shield is the name Buday, and the full name Buday György is beneath it in a larger font. Beneath that is the word "könyve," which means "book" in Hungarian. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buday Gyorgy, Szeged Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Helen Pearson Bookplate Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource Hun Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 1925.1.311 Subject The topic of the resource Bookplates Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a>. bookplate ex libris heraldic Pearson