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Title A name given to the resource Helen Pearson Portfolio Subject The topic of the resource Art portfolios Drawing Still-life in art Figure drawing Watercolor painting Illustration of books Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio 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 Late 19th century-early 20th century 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 Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Italian Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA: 2020.3-61 Description An account of the resource The items in this collection are part of Helen Pearson's portfolio of work that she created around the time she attended Cowles School of Art in Boston. Portsmouth Herald newspaper articles place her there in 1890, though some of her pieces are dated in the surrounding years. Many of the original pieces included in the portfolio are unfinished drawings and sketches. Pearson primarily used charcoal and graphite pencil. She continued to work with graphite throughout her career, most notably in her drawings for Vignettes of Portsmouth. For some of the works in the portfolio, Pearson used live models, but many of her drawings are of busts or statues, likely drawn from casts or other references. Other works collected in the portfolio include prints of pieces by Maxfield Parrish, William Roffe, and Jacques Lubin, among others, as well as an original painting by Boston artist C.E. Heil. Helen Pearson was born on November 13, 1870 to parents Amos and Susan Pearson. Amos Pearson was a florist and music teacher originally from Ipswich, MA. Susan E. (Miller) Pearson was an artist and musician from Portsmouth. Helen Pearson attended the Cowles School of Art in Boston sometime around 1890. She also trained as a concert pianist, playing with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra in New York. In 1913, Pearson’s drawings were featured in Vignettes of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a book she collaborated on with Harold Hotchkiss Bennett. She died on July 19, 1949 at her home on Broad Street in Portsmouth. This collection was gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by Richard Candee in January 2020. It is permanently housed in the Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections. The digital images are available here for research and public viewing. More of Helen Pearson's work can be seen in <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/8">The Helen Pearson Drawings Collection</a>. Her <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/7">collection of bookplates</a> is also viewable and includes her own bookplate which features an original drawing of a meteor over Portsmouth. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Scanning, metadata, and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski and P. Vassiliev, December 2020 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. The digital images in this collection were captured using a HoverCam Flex 11. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Life drawing of a man on a stool Subject The topic of the resource Figure drawing Men Description An account of the resource A sketch of a male figure sitting on a stool. One hand is on his hip while the other grips a pole to his right. Graphite on paper. The paper bears the watermarks, "Lalanne" and "L. Berville". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA:2020.30 drawing Pearson https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/fa5b848e5cddc79c41ea801cb9502b99.jpg c49d495aaf13c17a09c9c6746e24462d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Helen Pearson Portfolio Subject The topic of the resource Art portfolios Drawing Still-life in art Figure drawing Watercolor painting Illustration of books Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio 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 Late 19th century-early 20th century 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 Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Italian Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA: 2020.3-61 Description An account of the resource The items in this collection are part of Helen Pearson's portfolio of work that she created around the time she attended Cowles School of Art in Boston. Portsmouth Herald newspaper articles place her there in 1890, though some of her pieces are dated in the surrounding years. Many of the original pieces included in the portfolio are unfinished drawings and sketches. Pearson primarily used charcoal and graphite pencil. She continued to work with graphite throughout her career, most notably in her drawings for Vignettes of Portsmouth. For some of the works in the portfolio, Pearson used live models, but many of her drawings are of busts or statues, likely drawn from casts or other references. Other works collected in the portfolio include prints of pieces by Maxfield Parrish, William Roffe, and Jacques Lubin, among others, as well as an original painting by Boston artist C.E. Heil. Helen Pearson was born on November 13, 1870 to parents Amos and Susan Pearson. Amos Pearson was a florist and music teacher originally from Ipswich, MA. Susan E. (Miller) Pearson was an artist and musician from Portsmouth. Helen Pearson attended the Cowles School of Art in Boston sometime around 1890. She also trained as a concert pianist, playing with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra in New York. In 1913, Pearson’s drawings were featured in Vignettes of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a book she collaborated on with Harold Hotchkiss Bennett. She died on July 19, 1949 at her home on Broad Street in Portsmouth. This collection was gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by Richard Candee in January 2020. It is permanently housed in the Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections. The digital images are available here for research and public viewing. More of Helen Pearson's work can be seen in <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/8">The Helen Pearson Drawings Collection</a>. Her <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/7">collection of bookplates</a> is also viewable and includes her own bookplate which features an original drawing of a meteor over Portsmouth. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Scanning, metadata, and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski and P. Vassiliev, December 2020 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. The digital images in this collection were captured using a HoverCam Flex 11. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Life drawing of a man's head in three-quarters profile Subject The topic of the resource Figure drawing Men Description An account of the resource An unfinished life drawing. Graphite on paper. Subject is a man in three-quarters profile; the head has been filled out, but the body has only been sketched. The paper bears the watermarks, "Lalanne" and "L. Berville". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA:2020.29 drawing Pearson Portrait https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/14be33db8a843a180a5a497c79de52f0.jpg 8f84830546f02a674af369715a1d8328 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 Helen Pearson Portfolio Subject The topic of the resource Art portfolios Drawing Still-life in art Figure drawing Watercolor painting Illustration of books Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio 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 Late 19th century-early 20th century 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 Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Italian Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA: 2020.3-61 Description An account of the resource The items in this collection are part of Helen Pearson's portfolio of work that she created around the time she attended Cowles School of Art in Boston. Portsmouth Herald newspaper articles place her there in 1890, though some of her pieces are dated in the surrounding years. Many of the original pieces included in the portfolio are unfinished drawings and sketches. Pearson primarily used charcoal and graphite pencil. She continued to work with graphite throughout her career, most notably in her drawings for Vignettes of Portsmouth. For some of the works in the portfolio, Pearson used live models, but many of her drawings are of busts or statues, likely drawn from casts or other references. Other works collected in the portfolio include prints of pieces by Maxfield Parrish, William Roffe, and Jacques Lubin, among others, as well as an original painting by Boston artist C.E. Heil. Helen Pearson was born on November 13, 1870 to parents Amos and Susan Pearson. Amos Pearson was a florist and music teacher originally from Ipswich, MA. Susan E. (Miller) Pearson was an artist and musician from Portsmouth. Helen Pearson attended the Cowles School of Art in Boston sometime around 1890. She also trained as a concert pianist, playing with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra in New York. In 1913, Pearson’s drawings were featured in Vignettes of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a book she collaborated on with Harold Hotchkiss Bennett. She died on July 19, 1949 at her home on Broad Street in Portsmouth. This collection was gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by Richard Candee in January 2020. It is permanently housed in the Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections. The digital images are available here for research and public viewing. More of Helen Pearson's work can be seen in <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/8">The Helen Pearson Drawings Collection</a>. Her <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/7">collection of bookplates</a> is also viewable and includes her own bookplate which features an original drawing of a meteor over Portsmouth. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Scanning, metadata, and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski and P. Vassiliev, December 2020 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. The digital images in this collection were captured using a HoverCam Flex 11. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Life drawing, December 10 Subject The topic of the resource Figure drawing Men Description An account of the resource A life drawing by Helen Pearson. Graphite on paper. Subject is a male standing with one hand on his waist and one arm behind his head. "H.P. / Taken Dec 10th" is handwritten in the bottom left corner. The paper bears the watermarks, "Lalanne" and "L. Berville". Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA:2020.32 drawing Pearson https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7c6c8d46aaab90755a457f9bcb7acef7.jpg e1d36fbd3c74a17cfb81c06cd21ce681 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/8e10d1dd587efbe5e2480137cd6f8b70.jpg 915d3acb4ec59004880a16959122f317 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 Helen Pearson Portfolio Subject The topic of the resource Art portfolios Drawing Still-life in art Figure drawing Watercolor painting Illustration of books Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio 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 Late 19th century-early 20th century 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 Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Italian Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA: 2020.3-61 Description An account of the resource The items in this collection are part of Helen Pearson's portfolio of work that she created around the time she attended Cowles School of Art in Boston. Portsmouth Herald newspaper articles place her there in 1890, though some of her pieces are dated in the surrounding years. Many of the original pieces included in the portfolio are unfinished drawings and sketches. Pearson primarily used charcoal and graphite pencil. She continued to work with graphite throughout her career, most notably in her drawings for Vignettes of Portsmouth. For some of the works in the portfolio, Pearson used live models, but many of her drawings are of busts or statues, likely drawn from casts or other references. Other works collected in the portfolio include prints of pieces by Maxfield Parrish, William Roffe, and Jacques Lubin, among others, as well as an original painting by Boston artist C.E. Heil. Helen Pearson was born on November 13, 1870 to parents Amos and Susan Pearson. Amos Pearson was a florist and music teacher originally from Ipswich, MA. Susan E. (Miller) Pearson was an artist and musician from Portsmouth. Helen Pearson attended the Cowles School of Art in Boston sometime around 1890. She also trained as a concert pianist, playing with the Schenectady Symphony Orchestra in New York. In 1913, Pearson’s drawings were featured in Vignettes of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a book she collaborated on with Harold Hotchkiss Bennett. She died on July 19, 1949 at her home on Broad Street in Portsmouth. This collection was gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by Richard Candee in January 2020. It is permanently housed in the Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections. The digital images are available here for research and public viewing. More of Helen Pearson's work can be seen in <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/8">The Helen Pearson Drawings Collection</a>. Her <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/7">collection of bookplates</a> is also viewable and includes her own bookplate which features an original drawing of a meteor over Portsmouth. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Scanning, metadata, and Omeka entry by K. Czajkowski and P. Vassiliev, December 2020 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. The digital images in this collection were captured using a HoverCam Flex 11. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Life drawings including number 6, November 23, 1894 Subject The topic of the resource Figure drawing Men Description An account of the resource Two life drawings by Helen Pearson. One side features a drawing of the backside of a model; sketch lines appear on either side of the figure. Charcoal on paper. "H.P. Nov 23rd 1'94 / No 6 -" is handwritten on the left side, center. The other side features a sketch of the front of a male model. Graphite on paper. The paper bears the watermarks "Lalanne" and "L.Berville." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pearson, Helen (1870-1949) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Helen Pearson Portfolio 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 1894-11-23 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 Jpg derived from Tif Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA:2020.15 19th Century drawing Pearson https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d0ef701a2edcea042b49f07f35b4fd1e.jpg 51308480516548792b6ce0adee2d2efc https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/50ea63eafebac66959d559b1135e5b2c.jpg 3d3dfa12ff3b467a916bd10f0416e67b 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 "got your letter tonight and hope that you got mine all Right tonight i had a good long walk tonight just before supper i went and looked up Doc Dore store on Richard Avenue he has got a good store i didn't see him his wife was there i went in and got soda i was dry Write soon again, F Miss Mabel C. Dore Ossipee N.H. PPL Acc. # 2015.1-419 Postmark June 2, 1913 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 Life Saving Station Subject The topic of the resource Wood Island in Portsmouth Harbor, Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource G. W. Morris, Portland, Maine 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 JPF 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 3, Portsmouth Bridge and Water Views #89-90 history life saving station local history Mackles Collection New Hampshire Portsmouth Portsmouth Harbor postcard Wood Island https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/f28d4bf14e73a69c9c10890eca9c8128.jpg 84493e37092e502e4a997d7d69762f94 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1703 Width 3601 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 Sarah Haven Foster Views of Portsmouth Description An account of the resource The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections Room holds several albums containing nearly 1000 individual Sarah Haven Foster watercolors. These were painted locally and during travels abroad. They depict a wide array of buildings, landscapes, and wild flowers. Most of the images are painted in miniature, some as small as postage stamps. Sarah Haven Foster (1827-1900), was the daughter of John Welsh Foster (1789-1852) and Mary (Appleton) Foster. She had one sister, Mary Appleton Foster, and one brother, Joseph H. Foster. John Welsh Foster was a prominent member of the Portsmouth community. He was a bookseller and printer, Deacon of the South Meeting House, a Portsmouth Athenaeum founder, school committee member, on the board of selectmen, and incorporator of the Portsmouth Savings Bank. His businesses dealt with printing, book selling and bookbinding. His success allowed his daughters the opportunity to make summer trips to Europe. Sarah and her sister Mary lived in Europe from 1886-1890. On those trips Sarah produced approximately 600 watercolors depicting buildings and landscapes in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, England, Scotland, and Wales. Aside from a bit of correspondence found in the collection of the Portsmouth Athenaeum, little is known of Sarah Haven Foster’s life. Record of her public life is nearly non-existent. She was a member of the Unitarian Church. By all accounts she was shy and did not like public attention. No known likenesses of Sarah have been found. A 2013 publication entitled Portsmouth Women: Madams & Matriarchs Who Shaped New Hampshire’s Port City, edited by Laura Pope, includes a chapter on Sarah Haven Foster written by Maryellen Burke and illustrated with images from the Library’s collection. As explained in this chapter, the Foster family was involved in many benevolent and community building activities. It is likely that Mary, Sarah’s sister, deposited her paintings at the Public Library because of her involvement with the founding of the library, and their shared support of the institution throughout their lives. Sarah Haven Foster published two books, Watchwords for Young Soldiers, a volume of children’s Bible stories published in 1864, and The Portsmouth Guide Book, published in 1876 by her brother, Joseph H. Foster. In August 19, 1900, at the age of 74, Sarah was the victim of the first fatal accident on the Portsmouth Electric Railroad. The day was warm and extra cars were running to and from the beach. Reports claimed that the cars were running late and were going "at a good rate, though not a reckless one". She stepped out after waiting for a car to pass, but an extra car following hit her. She had been heading home from the Lyman residence. She died later that day of her sustained injuries. She was 74 years old. Foster is buried in Proprietors' cemetery. Views of Portsmouth In this album, Foster captures her fondness for the Portsmouth of old. Her realistic and gentle paintings capture a slightly ideal view of Portsmouth. These 174 miniature paintings are mounted and bound in a single volume entitled “Sketches of Portsmouth”. Collectively, they represent a view of mid-19th century Portsmouth and its environs unlike anything else we are aware of. It includes 34 paintings of buildings in Portsmouth (at last count, 14 of the Portsmouth buildings depicted are still standing). Also included are landscapes and buildings from York, New Castle, Newington, Kittery, Gerrish Island and the Isles of Shoals. Although in miniature, as you browse through this collection, you will notice Foster’s attention to detail, particularly in the architectural features. After more than a century, the colors remain brilliant and the condition of most of this collection is quite good. The provenance of this volume is somewhat uncertain; however, Library reports indicate that Sarah’s sister, Mary Appleton Foster, gave her sister’s painting albums to the Public Library between 1900 and 1903. Mary Appleton Foster was a Civil War Nurse in the 1862-1865. In 1871, with Reverend James De Normandie (Unitarian minister) and others she helped to establish the Young People’s Union, which collected books and loaned them to Portsmouth’s youth. In 1874, the Union ceased, and in 1880 Mary Foster conceived of the idea to loan these books to the public. She and others created the library in the Custom house which opened January 1, 1881. After several moves, eventually, in 1896, a library was established in the "Portsmouth Academy" building. The Library has addressed some of this album’s conservation needs in recent years through generous funding provided by a New Hampshire Moose Plate Grant. Deborah Mayer, local paper conservator, stabilized the album and re-housed individual fascicles in non-acidic enclosures, also enabling safe handling for digitization. These images were digitized almost solely by library volunteer Carolyn Giberti. Quality control and metadata created by Simmons GSLIS student intern, Jillian Carkin Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Collection was digitized almost solely by library volunteer Carolyn Giberti. Quality control and metadata created by Simmons GSLIS student intern, Jillian Carkin Quality control and metadata created by Simmons GSLIS student intern, Jillian Carkin Omeka Team, Nicole Cloutier, Robyn Nielsen Subject The topic of the resource Buildings, homes, scenery of Portsmouth and Surrounding communities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Portsmouth Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Watercolor coll Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Foster watercolor collection was gifted to the Portsmouth Library by Mary A. Foster, the artist's sister, 1901. Collection was scanned, 2012/2013. Quality control, research, and metadata created, 2013. Digital Archive Created, 2014. 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 The Library holds several other collections of Sarah Haven Foster watercolors -- European views, etc. These will also be scanned and added to the digital archive at a future time. Vertical Files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about SH Foster and her other work. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mages used in the database are jpg files derived from archival .tif files. Type The nature or genre of the resource Watercolor sketches of Portsmouth Architecture. Several used in book illustrations. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant This coverage of architectural rendering for the mid to late 1900's is a valuable resource in the history of Portsmouth Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Sarah Haven Views of Portsmouth --text::The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections Room holds several albums containing nearly 1000 individual Sarah Haven Foster watercolors. This album depicts a wide array of buildings and views in the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. Most of the images are painted in miniature, some as small as postage stamps. --images::874,865 Watercolor Provenance Gift of Mary A. Foster, 1901 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 Lighthouse, New Castle, New Hampshire Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Foster, Sarah Haven (1827-1900) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sarah Haven Foster Views of Portsmouth Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid to late 19th century Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA1989.60.78 Description An account of the resource "Built by Gov. John Wentworth in 1771. As early as 1765, while Benning Wentworth was Governor, a petition was presented by sundry inhabitants of Portsmouth setting forth the necessity of a light-house at some suitable place near the mouth of Piscataqua Harbor. A committee was appointed to examine the matter, and a sum was appropriated for the erection of such a building, but being entirely insufficient, nothing more was done. In April 1771, Gov. John Wentworth made an earnest appeal to the Provincial Assembly to have enough appropriated to keep at least a lantern lighted at the head of the mast that supports the flagstaff in the Castle, or Fort, saying in the appeal: 'Every future expiring Cry of a drowning Mariner upon our coast, will bitterly accuse the unfeeling Recusant that wastes that Life to save a paltry unblessed Shilling.' A sum was accordingly granted; but in December of the same year, the governor announced that having found this mode of lighting impracticable, he had himself exceeded the grant, and caused the needed edifice to be erected. The debt thus incurred was paid the next year. In 1789 the light-house was ceded by the State to the United States. In 1854 it was remodeled and cut down, in order to distinguish it from the light-house on Whalesback." Excerpted from The Portsmouth Guide Book, 1896, by Sarah Haven Foster. Inscription reads, "Light House. N. Castle." Subject The topic of the resource New Castle (N.H.) Lighthouses Watercolors (paintings) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Language A language of the resource eng 19th Century fort Foster historic building lighthouse New Castle New Hampshire watercolor https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/dc65757e3181fd3f8f18a3a08bbcc802.jpg 0c1ca127a075ca6f8211bba736563b38 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 Higgins Family Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Neighborhoods Streets Photographs Description An account of the resource The Higgins Family Photograph Collection consists of over 300 digital images primarily taken in the late 1800s through the first half of the 20th century. The images capture the everyday moments as well as the celebratory occasions of a family living in Portsmouth’s South End neighborhood. The original photographs come from the collection of Kathryn (Casey) Higgins (b. 1882). She is credited with the photography of much of the collection. The photos were provided to the library by the late J. Robert (Bob) Shouse, son of Elizabeth Higgins and V. Allen Shouse, and grandson of Kathryn. The Higgins family has lived in Portsmouth since the early 1900s when Dr. Martin Andrew Higgins (1883-1953) moved to Pleasant Street and began work as a physician and surgeon. Dr. Higgins was born in 1883 in Somersworth, New Hampshire to Andrew Higgins and Bridget Hanagan. He received his education at the University of Maryland Medical School. On July 12, 1913, Dr. Higgins married Kathryn Casey in Amesbury, Massachusetts, where Kathryn’s family lived. Her parents were Patrick Casey and Mary Burke, both immigrants from Northern Ireland. Kathryn and Dr. Higgins moved into 249 Pleasant Street in Portsmouth, a house that was built in 1900. It was here that they would raise their two daughters, Margaret “Peggy” (Higgins) Haid (1918-2012) and Elizabeth Martina “Betty” (Higgins) Shouse (1920-1997), and where Elizabeth and her husband Veazey Allen Shouse (1920-2002) would stay and raise their ten children. Both Peggy and Betty are the subjects of many of the photos. Also prominently featured in the photos is Delia “Dede” (Casey) Hassett (1868-1960), Kathryn’s sister. Delia was married to Joseph Martin Hassett (1869-1925), proprietor of Hassett’s Music and Art Shoppe located at 115 Congress Street. Joseph and Delia had three children – Ruth Hassett DeCourcy, Loretta Hassett Slawson, and John “Jack” Hassett, who can all be seen in several of the images. The digital images in this collection are for public viewing only. No use or reproduction is allowed. More images of the South End and the Puddledock neighborhoods can be seen in <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Haven School Neighborhood Collection</a>. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Higgins, Kathryn (Casey) (b. 1882) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Higgins Family Photograph 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 Late 19th century-mid 20th century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Metadata creation and Omeka entry by P. Vassiliev, 2020-2021, and R. Nielsen, 2023. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No use or reproduction allowed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2012.1 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lincoln Monument, Washington D.C., 1936 Subject The topic of the resource Tourism Portsmouth (N.H.) black-and-white photography Description An account of the resource A black-and-white photograph of Kate, Dede, and May standing together on the steps of the Lincoln Monument in Washington D.C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Higgins Family Photograph 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 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No use or reproduction allowed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2012.1.409 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/f35afbe529ea25f02a92ee502286e428.jpg 88760e57f6c035b35b3f9f4b3c951d41 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 Haven School Neighborhood Project Description An account of the resource Puddle Dock and the South End are the oldest neighborhoods in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which was settled in 1623. The first school building in Portsmouth was built and opened in 1713 and was located close to the site that would become the Haven School in 1846. When it opened, Haven School contained four graded schools: infant, primary, intermediate, and grammar. In 1969, Little Harbour School was built to replace Haven School. In 1978, the Haven School’s brick building was turned into condominiums. The Haven School Neighborhood consists of the South End and Puddle Dock areas. Strawbery Banke Museum now occupies the space once known as Puddle Dock. The Haven School Neighborhood is central to all that has happened in Portsmouth since its settlement. It is no exaggeration to say that the history of this neighborhood is at the core of the history of the entire city. Whether the focus is settlement, revolution, maritime activity, economic decline, revitalization, or even acculturation, the Haven School Neighborhood provides the core for study. Library staff have endeavored to make the Haven School Neighborhood Project public to increase access to this important collection and to the history of the neighborhood. The members of this community within a community, past and present, have a story to tell and the nature of that community has dramatically changed. The core of this collection was scanned from photo albums of historic images of people and places from Portsmouth’s South End; created from the history and stories contributed by the people who lived there. The subjects include the South End neighborhood, Puddle Dock neighborhood, and Haven School alumni and span the late-19th to mid-20th centuries. These photographs were gathered in 1982 as part of a reunion of the Puddle Dock area (also known as the Haven School neighborhood for the purposes of this project). Copies of the resulting photo albums were given to Portsmouth Public Library following the Reunion. Former residents have also generously contributed additional photographs and documents to our digital archive project. Comments have been, and continue to be, added via the commenting feature available with each image. This project was made possible by a group of volunteers from the Haven School Neighborhood. Special thanks to Sherm and Cathy Pridham who scanned the majority of these images and provided background information including names, dates, and locations. Images and memories will be added to the project as appropriate over time. If you have stories and photos you would like to share, please contact Special Collections Librarian Katie Czajkowski at cfczajkowski@cityofportsmouth.com. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Puddle Dock Reunion Photo Albums held by the PPL, Special Collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Sherman and Cathy Pridham, scanned and provided factual information for each image. Portsmouth Public Library Omeka Team created the Digital Collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights are held to the Digital Images by the Portsmouth Public Library. Images are intended for research and reference use only. Please see the Copyright information link at the bottom of each page for further information regarding image use and reproduction. Relation A related resource Vertical files of the Portsmouth Public Library contain historical information regarding the neighborhood, locations mentioned, family genealogy, and published works. Puddle Dock reunion video Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Images used in the database are jpg files derived from archival .tif files. Type The nature or genre of the resource Primarily the content of this collection is photographic in nature. The photo collections used in the core of this collection are considered historic information about the people and neighborhood of the South End of Portsmouth. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant South End of Portsmouth, Puddle Dock Neighborhood, Haven School Alumni, late 19th Century-mid 20th Century. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Haven School Neighborhood Project --text::The Haven School Neighborhood Digital Collection has been created for several reasons. The library chose to increase access to this important collection because, in part, that is what a public library does, but also because of the importance of this neighborhood to the history of Portsmouth. The members of this community within a community have a story to tell and the nature of that community has dramatically changed. --images::687,582 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Linda, Stubby, and Artie Vancour Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Men Black-and-white photographs Description An account of the resource A black and white photograph of two men and a child in front of a car. "Lindy - Stubby [and] Artie Vancour" and "Newton Ave" are handwritten on the image. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Pecunies, Robert Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Haven School Neighborhood Project Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The original images are the property of the contributor. See our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright</a> for additional information. Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Language A language of the resource eng Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TIF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P:2010.1.499 20th century photograph South End https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/92b117d011911741897a0db04d5fd01d.jpg dadcb7e5a673dda3d9189fc2fb65d1b9 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/20388b934af061ccc5e422eee44d3cca.jpg ab466f58d19b67d857e448035b21ec1f 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 Card Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Black-and-white photography Portsmouth (N.H.) Piscataqua River (Me. and N.H.) 19th century 20th century Streets Parades Clubs Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs that have been mounted on cardboard and may include cartes de visite, cabinet cards, and stereoviews, among other types. These photographs were pulled from the library’s vertical files, donations, and general photograph collection. Additions and their exact provenance are noted in the container listing of the finding aid. These images were scanned by library page Isabelle Kirwin in February 2020. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2023.1 #550735 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Little Bowery Athletic Club, 1919 Subject The topic of the resource Black-and-white photography Portsmouth (N.H.) Athletic clubs Description An account of the resource A group photo of the Little Bowery Athletic Club taken at the Portsmouth Theatre (now the Music Hall). The L.B.A.C. performed an annual minstrel show and this photo was likely taken on the same day. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marden Studios Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Card Photographs 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 1919 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TIF Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2023.1.023 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/9e32d7aa4f02185c374bfd3f454e0f48.jpg 31f7f3989ef7e14fb42518f3a29070af https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/941babfcb40a1506ffe1861fb8ef477e.jpg 407911602efa8520712c3154b82f5e52 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 Card Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Black-and-white photography Portsmouth (N.H.) Piscataqua River (Me. and N.H.) 19th century 20th century Streets Parades Clubs Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs that have been mounted on cardboard and may include cartes de visite, cabinet cards, and stereoviews, among other types. These photographs were pulled from the library’s vertical files, donations, and general photograph collection. Additions and their exact provenance are noted in the container listing of the finding aid. These images were scanned by library page Isabelle Kirwin in February 2020. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2023.1 #550735 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Little Bowery Athletic Club, 1920 Subject The topic of the resource Black-and-white photography Portsmouth (N.H.) Athletic clubs Description An account of the resource A group photo of the Little Bowery Athletic Club. In 1920, the L.B.A.C. held their annual minstrel show on April 29th at the Portsmouth Theatre (now the Music Hall). This photo was likely taken by local photographer Walter C. Staples. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Staples Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Card Photographs 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 1920 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TIF Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2023.1.024 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b63cd18b894136d569816258a8bdfc96.jpg 73c5da38492b19e4ccaa45eb6d241701 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/0166cdf79c1df5df927ffc9e152d90fe.jpg 67735eed6515f1511a4995dec5928843 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 Card Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Black-and-white photography Portsmouth (N.H.) Piscataqua River (Me. and N.H.) 19th century 20th century Streets Parades Clubs Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs that have been mounted on cardboard and may include cartes de visite, cabinet cards, and stereoviews, among other types. These photographs were pulled from the library’s vertical files, donations, and general photograph collection. Additions and their exact provenance are noted in the container listing of the finding aid. These images were scanned by library page Isabelle Kirwin in February 2020. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2023.1 #550735 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Little Bowery Athletic Club, 1921 Subject The topic of the resource Black-and-white photography Portsmouth (N.H.) Athletic clubs Description An account of the resource A group photo of the Little Bowery Athletic Club. In 1921, the L.B.A.C. held their annual minstrel overture and dance at Freeman's Hall on Congress Street on December 7th. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Card Photographs 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 1921 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG derived from TIF Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2023.1.025 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b04a41bcd51f7bdcc8af0b07af0994da.jpg 7614ea71dcb0f97c99bbfcc6aed3ddf0 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b35a7c26109e678a8f37d933fd4db7f2.jpg 6c487a233b3a331f9b27accc600d5f1d 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 Livermore House Subject The topic of the resource Livermore House, 32 Livermore St., Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource American Art Post Card 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 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 #127-128 Haven Park history Livermore House Livermore St. local history Mackles Collection Matthew Livermore Portsmouth postcard https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d7a2ce173f44b564967cb3a23a2dd6e9.jpg 17a4cc18de8a1bcb8330e99a3d6f6b56 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 Higgins Family Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Neighborhoods Streets Photographs Description An account of the resource The Higgins Family Photograph Collection consists of over 300 digital images primarily taken in the late 1800s through the first half of the 20th century. The images capture the everyday moments as well as the celebratory occasions of a family living in Portsmouth’s South End neighborhood. The original photographs come from the collection of Kathryn (Casey) Higgins (b. 1882). She is credited with the photography of much of the collection. The photos were provided to the library by the late J. Robert (Bob) Shouse, son of Elizabeth Higgins and V. Allen Shouse, and grandson of Kathryn. The Higgins family has lived in Portsmouth since the early 1900s when Dr. Martin Andrew Higgins (1883-1953) moved to Pleasant Street and began work as a physician and surgeon. Dr. Higgins was born in 1883 in Somersworth, New Hampshire to Andrew Higgins and Bridget Hanagan. He received his education at the University of Maryland Medical School. On July 12, 1913, Dr. Higgins married Kathryn Casey in Amesbury, Massachusetts, where Kathryn’s family lived. Her parents were Patrick Casey and Mary Burke, both immigrants from Northern Ireland. Kathryn and Dr. Higgins moved into 249 Pleasant Street in Portsmouth, a house that was built in 1900. It was here that they would raise their two daughters, Margaret “Peggy” (Higgins) Haid (1918-2012) and Elizabeth Martina “Betty” (Higgins) Shouse (1920-1997), and where Elizabeth and her husband Veazey Allen Shouse (1920-2002) would stay and raise their ten children. Both Peggy and Betty are the subjects of many of the photos. Also prominently featured in the photos is Delia “Dede” (Casey) Hassett (1868-1960), Kathryn’s sister. Delia was married to Joseph Martin Hassett (1869-1925), proprietor of Hassett’s Music and Art Shoppe located at 115 Congress Street. Joseph and Delia had three children – Ruth Hassett DeCourcy, Loretta Hassett Slawson, and John “Jack” Hassett, who can all be seen in several of the images. The digital images in this collection are for public viewing only. No use or reproduction is allowed. More images of the South End and the Puddledock neighborhoods can be seen in <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Haven School Neighborhood Collection</a>. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Higgins, Kathryn (Casey) (b. 1882) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Higgins Family Photograph 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 Late 19th century-mid 20th century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Metadata creation and Omeka entry by P. Vassiliev, 2020-2021, and R. Nielsen, 2023. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No use or reproduction allowed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2012.1 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Living room of 249 Pleasant Street, 1936 Subject The topic of the resource Interior architecture Portsmouth (N.H.) black-and-white photography Description An account of the resource A black-and-white image of the living room of the Higgins house at 249 Pleasant Street. Image shows several rocking chairs and tables with light coming in from a bay of windows. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Higgins, Kathryn Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Higgins Family Photograph 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 1936 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No use or reproduction allowed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2012.1.395 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/3a2c84eab6af1b03aaf379c1364e7e2b.jpg 6122bd61f93ea47a09ebd9f702d35080 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/ea38a22c6210519fd068c491d60e297a.jpg a13ae270771ca27038a2991d80187079 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/3e1db6c02345c6cd96c4d9ff7748c9a3.jpg 1c0bbd1d1d2848931ce62e2203910220 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 Adams Collection Subject The topic of the resource Hand carved folk art wildlife, boats, birds, etc., created by Captain Adams, Captain of the Gundalow. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Adams Collection. Property of the City of Portsmouth, Trustees of the Trust. Cared for by the Portsmouth Public Library. 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 Collection inventoried and relocated by the City, and the Trustees of the Trust, to the Portsmouth Public Library, 2009 Collection re-inventoried, re-housed, and photographed by Jessica Ross, and Nicole Luongo Cloutier, 2015/2016 Digital Archive created Spring/Summer 2016 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographs and database creation, Jessica Ross. Omeka addition and metadata creation by Jessica Ross and Nicole Cloutier. 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 The physical Adams' Collection is located in the Portsmouth Public Library, cared for by the Special Collections staff. Vertical Files contain historic information about Adams, the Gundalow, and the collection of carvings. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The files for these items are .jpg derived from .tif archival files. Images have been post-edited for cropping and lighting deficiencies only. Type The nature or genre of the resource Folk art wood artifacts. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant This collection is relevant to Portsmouth, Maritime history, Portsmouth people, and Gundalow history. Description An account of the resource This collection is an assemblage of work by Captain Edward H. Adams. They are photographic representations of The Adams Collection which includes about 175 of his original models and carvings. The Adams Collection was previously housed at the Sheafe Warehouse, and is now cared for by the Special Collections staff at Portsmouth Public Library, on behalf of the City of Portsmouth Trustees of the Trust. The Captain was born Edward Hamlin Adams to Joseph and Olive Adams on October 22, 1860. Influenced by his artist mother, he began carving as a child, and started modelling his first scale gundalow in 1882. He completed it in 1886 and spent decades hauling freight and navigating the Piscataqua earning himself the title of “Captain.” Adams was a skilled builder and artist who completed his last gundalow, the Driftwood, in 1950 with his son and business partner Edward Cass Adams. Adams passed away on April 9, 1951 at the age of 91. Between Adams’ earliest carvings and those completed by Cass after his death, more than ninety years of animal and fish carvings, ship models and other folk art are represented in this collections, each of which offer singularly unique interactions with the region’s environmental and maritime past. As comprehensive as this collection is, it is only a portion of Capt. Adams work. Additional pieces of the Captain’s legacy exist in other local institutions and include artifacts and holdings at the Portsmouth Athenaeum, the Portsmouth Historical Society, and the Durham Historic Association Museum. Further holdings also range from the Adams family papers located in the University of New Hampshire archives, to a stunning replica gundalow, inspired by and aptly named for the man himself and sailing today courtesy of the Portsmouth Gundalow Company. The artifacts themselves range from intricately built ship models, carved waterfowl and other regionally-specific animals to miscellaneous household items and tools. They vary widely in size and condition causing the preservation and longevity concerns of this collection to remain a chief priority and part of the emphasis in digitization. Preservation care has included painstaking inventories with special attention paid to both long-term housing requirements, (i.e. size/weight/physical condition) and to the organization of the pieces, (i.e. chronological, thematically etc.) for the purposes of consistent tracking and physical access. The artifacts have also been photographed in order to aid in the efficiency of visual access to the physical artifacts once they are individually wrapped, while minimizing the disturbance of surrounding pieces. The dual roles required to both maintain and preserve a physical collection alongside the creation of a digital one is a purposeful process and specific to the individual collection. In this case, the process for preserving and digitizing the Adams Collection is both driven and compounded by his beloved status in our regional history and the integrity of his contributions as a skilled gundalow captain, navigator and builder. The work of Capt. Adams remains relevant and sought after in any number of fields and venues, rendering diversity of access to his work necessary as well. All preservation and digitization research, quality control, rehousing and organization was completed by PPL Special Collections staff, Nicole Luongo Cloutier and Jessica Ross. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edward H. Adams Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::The Adams Collection --text::This collection is an assemblage of work by Captain Edward H. Adams. They are photographic representations of The Adams Collection which includes about 175 of his original models and carvings. The... --images::1397,1529 Adams Collection City Inventory # This will be the record # found in the Goodman Report (database held at library) 430 Adams Collection # This is the original number found on each object Box 5, 0035FA 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 Lizard, small Description An account of the resource Folk art wood carving Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edward H. Adams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Adams 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 JPEG derived from TIFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Three dimensional wood artifact Relation A related resource City of Portsmouth Trustees of the Trust Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 8.5"L x 1.5"H Adams Collection Captain Adams carving Edward Adams lizard Portsmouth wood https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/c6cc64337178e730e78c47c7a26b0e9f.jpg 4296a0d0b698673ed253426d1caef679 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1154 Width 3597 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 Sarah Haven Foster Views of Portsmouth Description An account of the resource The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections Room holds several albums containing nearly 1000 individual Sarah Haven Foster watercolors. These were painted locally and during travels abroad. They depict a wide array of buildings, landscapes, and wild flowers. Most of the images are painted in miniature, some as small as postage stamps. Sarah Haven Foster (1827-1900), was the daughter of John Welsh Foster (1789-1852) and Mary (Appleton) Foster. She had one sister, Mary Appleton Foster, and one brother, Joseph H. Foster. John Welsh Foster was a prominent member of the Portsmouth community. He was a bookseller and printer, Deacon of the South Meeting House, a Portsmouth Athenaeum founder, school committee member, on the board of selectmen, and incorporator of the Portsmouth Savings Bank. His businesses dealt with printing, book selling and bookbinding. His success allowed his daughters the opportunity to make summer trips to Europe. Sarah and her sister Mary lived in Europe from 1886-1890. On those trips Sarah produced approximately 600 watercolors depicting buildings and landscapes in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, England, Scotland, and Wales. Aside from a bit of correspondence found in the collection of the Portsmouth Athenaeum, little is known of Sarah Haven Foster’s life. Record of her public life is nearly non-existent. She was a member of the Unitarian Church. By all accounts she was shy and did not like public attention. No known likenesses of Sarah have been found. A 2013 publication entitled Portsmouth Women: Madams & Matriarchs Who Shaped New Hampshire’s Port City, edited by Laura Pope, includes a chapter on Sarah Haven Foster written by Maryellen Burke and illustrated with images from the Library’s collection. As explained in this chapter, the Foster family was involved in many benevolent and community building activities. It is likely that Mary, Sarah’s sister, deposited her paintings at the Public Library because of her involvement with the founding of the library, and their shared support of the institution throughout their lives. Sarah Haven Foster published two books, Watchwords for Young Soldiers, a volume of children’s Bible stories published in 1864, and The Portsmouth Guide Book, published in 1876 by her brother, Joseph H. Foster. In August 19, 1900, at the age of 74, Sarah was the victim of the first fatal accident on the Portsmouth Electric Railroad. The day was warm and extra cars were running to and from the beach. Reports claimed that the cars were running late and were going "at a good rate, though not a reckless one". She stepped out after waiting for a car to pass, but an extra car following hit her. She had been heading home from the Lyman residence. She died later that day of her sustained injuries. She was 74 years old. Foster is buried in Proprietors' cemetery. Views of Portsmouth In this album, Foster captures her fondness for the Portsmouth of old. Her realistic and gentle paintings capture a slightly ideal view of Portsmouth. These 174 miniature paintings are mounted and bound in a single volume entitled “Sketches of Portsmouth”. Collectively, they represent a view of mid-19th century Portsmouth and its environs unlike anything else we are aware of. It includes 34 paintings of buildings in Portsmouth (at last count, 14 of the Portsmouth buildings depicted are still standing). Also included are landscapes and buildings from York, New Castle, Newington, Kittery, Gerrish Island and the Isles of Shoals. Although in miniature, as you browse through this collection, you will notice Foster’s attention to detail, particularly in the architectural features. After more than a century, the colors remain brilliant and the condition of most of this collection is quite good. The provenance of this volume is somewhat uncertain; however, Library reports indicate that Sarah’s sister, Mary Appleton Foster, gave her sister’s painting albums to the Public Library between 1900 and 1903. Mary Appleton Foster was a Civil War Nurse in the 1862-1865. In 1871, with Reverend James De Normandie (Unitarian minister) and others she helped to establish the Young People’s Union, which collected books and loaned them to Portsmouth’s youth. In 1874, the Union ceased, and in 1880 Mary Foster conceived of the idea to loan these books to the public. She and others created the library in the Custom house which opened January 1, 1881. After several moves, eventually, in 1896, a library was established in the "Portsmouth Academy" building. The Library has addressed some of this album’s conservation needs in recent years through generous funding provided by a New Hampshire Moose Plate Grant. Deborah Mayer, local paper conservator, stabilized the album and re-housed individual fascicles in non-acidic enclosures, also enabling safe handling for digitization. These images were digitized almost solely by library volunteer Carolyn Giberti. Quality control and metadata created by Simmons GSLIS student intern, Jillian Carkin Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Collection was digitized almost solely by library volunteer Carolyn Giberti. Quality control and metadata created by Simmons GSLIS student intern, Jillian Carkin Quality control and metadata created by Simmons GSLIS student intern, Jillian Carkin Omeka Team, Nicole Cloutier, Robyn Nielsen Subject The topic of the resource Buildings, homes, scenery of Portsmouth and Surrounding communities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Portsmouth Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Watercolor coll Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Foster watercolor collection was gifted to the Portsmouth Library by Mary A. Foster, the artist's sister, 1901. Collection was scanned, 2012/2013. Quality control, research, and metadata created, 2013. Digital Archive Created, 2014. 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 The Library holds several other collections of Sarah Haven Foster watercolors -- European views, etc. These will also be scanned and added to the digital archive at a future time. Vertical Files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about SH Foster and her other work. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mages used in the database are jpg files derived from archival .tif files. Type The nature or genre of the resource Watercolor sketches of Portsmouth Architecture. Several used in book illustrations. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant This coverage of architectural rendering for the mid to late 1900's is a valuable resource in the history of Portsmouth Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Sarah Haven Views of Portsmouth --text::The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections Room holds several albums containing nearly 1000 individual Sarah Haven Foster watercolors. This album depicts a wide array of buildings and views in the Portsmouth and Seacoast area. Most of the images are painted in miniature, some as small as postage stamps. --images::874,865 Watercolor Provenance Gift of Mary A. Foster, 1901 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 Long Pond, Hollis, New Hampshire Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Foster, Sarah Haven (1827-1900) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sarah Haven Foster Views of Portsmouth Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid to late 19th century Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA1989.60.108 Subject The topic of the resource Hollis (N.H.) Landscapes Watercolors (paintings) Description An account of the resource A watercolor painting of an autumnal landscape featuring a house situated on the banks of Long Pond. Inscription reads, "Long Pond, Hollis, N.H." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Language A language of the resource eng 19th Century Foster historic building landscape New Hampshire watercolor https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/5d8466255ec7a4e8e81542adb8ed89b3.jpg b55ce7d88dba0f24e584d4e6978c6f0b https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b8ff0799c4a4189afd74e1b83b19201a.mp3 51ef57f9b1b52c988c6d3254fbe5d8eb 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 Women Singing OUT! Recordings Subject The topic of the resource Women's choirs LGBTQ+ musicians Portsmouth (N.H.) Choral music Description An account of the resource Women Singing OUT! formed in 1999 as a lesbian-based choir focused on social change. They promoted tolerance, diversity, peace, and hope. WSO performed a wide range of musical styles and held biannual concerts in winter and late spring. Led by artistic directors Claudia Frost and later Dr. Deirdre McClure, they practiced weekly at Christ Episcopal Church in Portsmouth. WSO disbanded in 2017. There are eight albums represented in this collection: The Beauty Around Us (2002), We Are Family (2005), Kaleidoscope: Sight & Sound (2007), Celebrate...With Friends!! (2008), Peace & Love (2008), The Sum of Us Sing! (2009), Beyond Tolerance (2010), and Natural Woman (2011). This collection of recordings is part of the NH Seacoast LGBT History Project Archive which is on deposit at the Portsmouth Public Library. Materials in this collection were digitized by intern Kate Persson in 2022. Metadata creation by Special Collections staff, 2023. To see videos from the NH Seacoast LGBT History Project Archive, visit <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/25</a>. To see recordings from the Seacoast NH LGBTQ+ Oral History Project, which was created by Dr. Holly Cashman in collaboration with UNH, the NH Seacoast LGBT History Project, and the Portsmouth Public Library, visit <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/32" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/32</a>. Any questions about this collection can be directed to the <a href="https://www.portsmouthnh.gov/library/local-history-genealogy#contact" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Special Collections Librarian</a> at the Portsmouth Public Library or to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Portsnh/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seacoast NH LGBT History Project</a>. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Women Singing OUT! Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seacoast NH LGBT History Project Archive 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 2002-2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. 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 Look to the Rainbow and The Rainbow Connection recording, 2002 Subject The topic of the resource Women's choirs LGBTQ+ musicians Portsmouth (N.H.) Description An account of the resource A live concert recording of "Look to the Rainbow" and "The Rainbow Connection" from the album The Beauty Around Us. Directed by Sonja Dahlgren Pryor with accompaniment from Kimberley Karchenes. Recorded at Christ Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, NH, by Granite Rocks Productions and produced by RightWave Recording Services. Flute by Melissa Walker. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Women Singing OUT! Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seacoast NH LGBT History Project Archive 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 2002-06-02 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Huff, Mac Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource mp3 04:03 minutes Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context The Beauty Around Us Track 10 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/9fedc704c51d4ad44721166d9008b6a8.jpg e067d9f4914c169c8433877a524f2fe6 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/f3bfe8adb75193df8418d258bf8abd2c.jpg 5f536008576cf8ee3749258d7c06a9df 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 20 Jan 1973 at Sherman'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 Looking down the square Subject The topic of the resource Congress St. and Market Square, Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Forward's Color Productions, Manchester, Vermont 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 are 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 1, Portsmouth City and Street Views #97-98 Congress St. history local history Mackles Collection Market Square Portsmouth postcard https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/4f124a4dc3e8dd0d3ceaf0aa1574497e.jpg 13b2dbad18aa85775b03daa6860f07f2 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/2318c96244566b947c2c9e3def2cbb1b.jpg 970f71bec55052e754f7a5b0dc12208e 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 Shermans on 6 March 1976" 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 Looking down the square Subject The topic of the resource Congress St. and Market Square, Portsmouth, NH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Forward's Color Productions, Manchester, Vermont 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 are 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 1, Portsmouth City and Street Views#99-100 Congress St. history local history Mackles Collection Market Square Portsmouth postcard https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/414b38ef821ea9c12e0229d00853483f.jpg 4bdb22504e17bd72a3f2f5037bcef425 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 Higgins Family Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Neighborhoods Streets Photographs Description An account of the resource The Higgins Family Photograph Collection consists of over 300 digital images primarily taken in the late 1800s through the first half of the 20th century. The images capture the everyday moments as well as the celebratory occasions of a family living in Portsmouth’s South End neighborhood. The original photographs come from the collection of Kathryn (Casey) Higgins (b. 1882). She is credited with the photography of much of the collection. The photos were provided to the library by the late J. Robert (Bob) Shouse, son of Elizabeth Higgins and V. Allen Shouse, and grandson of Kathryn. The Higgins family has lived in Portsmouth since the early 1900s when Dr. Martin Andrew Higgins (1883-1953) moved to Pleasant Street and began work as a physician and surgeon. Dr. Higgins was born in 1883 in Somersworth, New Hampshire to Andrew Higgins and Bridget Hanagan. He received his education at the University of Maryland Medical School. On July 12, 1913, Dr. Higgins married Kathryn Casey in Amesbury, Massachusetts, where Kathryn’s family lived. Her parents were Patrick Casey and Mary Burke, both immigrants from Northern Ireland. Kathryn and Dr. Higgins moved into 249 Pleasant Street in Portsmouth, a house that was built in 1900. It was here that they would raise their two daughters, Margaret “Peggy” (Higgins) Haid (1918-2012) and Elizabeth Martina “Betty” (Higgins) Shouse (1920-1997), and where Elizabeth and her husband Veazey Allen Shouse (1920-2002) would stay and raise their ten children. Both Peggy and Betty are the subjects of many of the photos. Also prominently featured in the photos is Delia “Dede” (Casey) Hassett (1868-1960), Kathryn’s sister. Delia was married to Joseph Martin Hassett (1869-1925), proprietor of Hassett’s Music and Art Shoppe located at 115 Congress Street. Joseph and Delia had three children – Ruth Hassett DeCourcy, Loretta Hassett Slawson, and John “Jack” Hassett, who can all be seen in several of the images. The digital images in this collection are for public viewing only. No use or reproduction is allowed. More images of the South End and the Puddledock neighborhoods can be seen in <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/collections/show/2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Haven School Neighborhood Collection</a>. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Higgins, Kathryn (Casey) (b. 1882) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Higgins Family Photograph 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 Late 19th century-mid 20th century Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Metadata creation and Omeka entry by P. Vassiliev, 2020-2021, and R. Nielsen, 2023. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No use or reproduction allowed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2012.1 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Looking for gold, 1915 Subject The topic of the resource Family vacations New Hampshire Black-and-white photographs Description An account of the resource A black-and-white photograph of five people wading in the water beneath a wooden bridge. They are clustered together and bent over at the waist with their backs facing the camera, and they have their hands in the water. "Looking for gold" is handwritten in white at the bottom of the photograph. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Higgins Family Photograph 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 1915-09 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No use or reproduction allowed Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-P: 2012.1.123 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7739a0dc2dc23d5fbd306af778df8e19.jpg 0964fb8d14f178775d990386f8129762 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/961406a24322242c8c9ef1aa04df9711.jpg c2d80038e1360adf191879b187faa575 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a7e205e4bb58d24745b32271ef725156.jpg 179e624ee93ce3d299c764b4d3ca9c75 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/124fe76ec13b7dd9757abac66b5958c3.jpg da9f98d52caa86ce7aba80f73f1fae0d 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 Adams Collection Subject The topic of the resource Hand carved folk art wildlife, boats, birds, etc., created by Captain Adams, Captain of the Gundalow. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Adams Collection. Property of the City of Portsmouth, Trustees of the Trust. Cared for by the Portsmouth Public Library. 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 Collection inventoried and relocated by the City, and the Trustees of the Trust, to the Portsmouth Public Library, 2009 Collection re-inventoried, re-housed, and photographed by Jessica Ross, and Nicole Luongo Cloutier, 2015/2016 Digital Archive created Spring/Summer 2016 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Photographs and database creation, Jessica Ross. Omeka addition and metadata creation by Jessica Ross and Nicole Cloutier. 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 The physical Adams' Collection is located in the Portsmouth Public Library, cared for by the Special Collections staff. Vertical Files contain historic information about Adams, the Gundalow, and the collection of carvings. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The files for these items are .jpg derived from .tif archival files. Images have been post-edited for cropping and lighting deficiencies only. Type The nature or genre of the resource Folk art wood artifacts. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant This collection is relevant to Portsmouth, Maritime history, Portsmouth people, and Gundalow history. Description An account of the resource This collection is an assemblage of work by Captain Edward H. Adams. They are photographic representations of The Adams Collection which includes about 175 of his original models and carvings. The Adams Collection was previously housed at the Sheafe Warehouse, and is now cared for by the Special Collections staff at Portsmouth Public Library, on behalf of the City of Portsmouth Trustees of the Trust. The Captain was born Edward Hamlin Adams to Joseph and Olive Adams on October 22, 1860. Influenced by his artist mother, he began carving as a child, and started modelling his first scale gundalow in 1882. He completed it in 1886 and spent decades hauling freight and navigating the Piscataqua earning himself the title of “Captain.” Adams was a skilled builder and artist who completed his last gundalow, the Driftwood, in 1950 with his son and business partner Edward Cass Adams. Adams passed away on April 9, 1951 at the age of 91. Between Adams’ earliest carvings and those completed by Cass after his death, more than ninety years of animal and fish carvings, ship models and other folk art are represented in this collections, each of which offer singularly unique interactions with the region’s environmental and maritime past. As comprehensive as this collection is, it is only a portion of Capt. Adams work. Additional pieces of the Captain’s legacy exist in other local institutions and include artifacts and holdings at the Portsmouth Athenaeum, the Portsmouth Historical Society, and the Durham Historic Association Museum. Further holdings also range from the Adams family papers located in the University of New Hampshire archives, to a stunning replica gundalow, inspired by and aptly named for the man himself and sailing today courtesy of the Portsmouth Gundalow Company. The artifacts themselves range from intricately built ship models, carved waterfowl and other regionally-specific animals to miscellaneous household items and tools. They vary widely in size and condition causing the preservation and longevity concerns of this collection to remain a chief priority and part of the emphasis in digitization. Preservation care has included painstaking inventories with special attention paid to both long-term housing requirements, (i.e. size/weight/physical condition) and to the organization of the pieces, (i.e. chronological, thematically etc.) for the purposes of consistent tracking and physical access. The artifacts have also been photographed in order to aid in the efficiency of visual access to the physical artifacts once they are individually wrapped, while minimizing the disturbance of surrounding pieces. The dual roles required to both maintain and preserve a physical collection alongside the creation of a digital one is a purposeful process and specific to the individual collection. In this case, the process for preserving and digitizing the Adams Collection is both driven and compounded by his beloved status in our regional history and the integrity of his contributions as a skilled gundalow captain, navigator and builder. The work of Capt. Adams remains relevant and sought after in any number of fields and venues, rendering diversity of access to his work necessary as well. All preservation and digitization research, quality control, rehousing and organization was completed by PPL Special Collections staff, Nicole Luongo Cloutier and Jessica Ross. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edward H. Adams Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::The Adams Collection --text::This collection is an assemblage of work by Captain Edward H. Adams. They are photographic representations of The Adams Collection which includes about 175 of his original models and carvings. The... --images::1397,1529 Adams Collection City Inventory # This will be the record # found in the Goodman Report (database held at library) 354 Adams Collection # This is the original number found on each object Box 11, 0034FA 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 Loon with fish Description An account of the resource Folk art wood carving Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Edward H. Adams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Adams 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 JPEG derived from TIFF Type The nature or genre of the resource Three dimensional wood artifact Relation A related resource City of Portsmouth Trustees of the Trust Adams Collection Captain Adams carving Edward Adams fish loon Portsmouth wood https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/cdaae5bdafc7d6f93bbf719cc2577187.jpg 90c28edeeecec35026208b331d4438ce 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 Sarah Haven Foster Wildflowers Description An account of the resource The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections Room holds several albums containing nearly 1000 individual Sarah Haven Foster watercolors. These were painted locally and during travels abroad. They depict a wide array of buildings, landscapes, and wild flowers. Most of the images are painted in miniature, some as small as postage stamps. Sarah Haven Foster (1827-1900), was the daughter of John Welsh Foster (1789-1852) and Mary (Appleton) Foster. She had one sister, Mary Appleton Foster, and one brother, Joseph H. Foster. John Welsh Foster was a prominent member of the Portsmouth community. He was a bookseller and printer, Deacon of the South Meeting House, a Portsmouth Athenaeum founder, school committee member, on the board of selectmen, and incorporator of the Portsmouth Savings Bank. His businesses dealt with printing, book selling and bookbinding. His success allowed his daughters the opportunity to make summer trips to Europe. Sarah and her sister Mary lived in Europe from 1886-1890. On those trips Sarah produced approximately 600 watercolors depicting buildings and landscapes in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, England, Scotland, and Wales. Aside from a bit of correspondence found in the collection of the Portsmouth Athenaeum, little is known of Sarah Haven Foster’s life. Record of her public life is nearly non-existent. She was a member of the Unitarian Church. By all accounts she was shy and did not like public attention. No known likenesses of Sarah have been found. A 2013 publication entitled Portsmouth Women: Madams & Matriarchs Who Shaped New Hampshire’s Port City, edited by Laura Pope, includes a chapter on Sarah Haven Foster written by Maryellen Burke and illustrated with images from the Library’s collection. As explained in this chapter, the Foster family was involved in many benevolent and community building activities. It is likely that Mary, Sarah’s sister, deposited her paintings at the Public Library because of her involvement with the founding of the library, and their shared support of the institution throughout their lives. Sarah Haven Foster published two books, Watchwords for Young Soldiers, a volume of children’s Bible stories published in 1864, and The Portsmouth Guide Book, published in 1876 by her brother, Joseph H. Foster. In August 19, 1900, at the age of 74, Sarah was the victim of the first fatal accident on the Portsmouth Electric Railroad. The day was warm and extra cars were running to and from the beach. Reports claimed that the cars were running late and were going "at a good rate, though not a reckless one". She stepped out after waiting for a car to pass, but an extra car following hit her. She had been heading home from the Lyman residence. She died later that day of her sustained injuries. She was 74 years old. Foster is buried in Proprietors' cemetery. Wildflowers The Library has a collection of 75 Wildflower paintings. Sarah Haven Foster’s original “Catalogue of Water Color Copies of Wild Flowers Presented by Miss Sarah H. Foster to the Portsmouth Public Library 1900” included 81 paintings, but when the collection was gifted by her sister, Mary A. Foster, in 1901, it appears that the collection contained only 75 individual paintings. The images represent wild flowers that are native to North America, primarily in the Northeast Seacoast area. Foster likely painted them during the mid to late 1900’s. Preservation care included removing each painting from acidic mounts and rehousing in polypropylene sleeves. These images were scanned by volunteers Carolyn Gilberti, Cathryn Czajkowski, and Simmons intern Jillian Carkin. Quality control, research, and metadata created by Simmons GSLIS student intern, Jillian Carkin. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Scanned by volunteers Carolyn Gilberti, Cathryn Czajkowski, and Simmons intern Jillian Carkin Omeka team, Nicole Luongo Cloutier and Robyn Nielsen, created the collection, 2014. 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 The Library holds several other collections of Sarah Haven Foster watercolors -- European views, etc. These will also be scanned and added to the digital archive at a future time. Vertical Files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about SH Foster and her other work. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Foster watercolor collection was gifted to the Portsmouth Library by Mary A. Foster, the artist's sister, 1901. Collection was scanned, 2012/2013. Quality control, research, and metadata created, 2013. Digital Archive Created, 2014. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Images used in the database are jpg files derived from archival .tif files. Type The nature or genre of the resource This collection contains botanical style watercolors. Plant types are included. Subject The topic of the resource Primarily North American Wildflowers. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library Watercolor Provenance Gift of Mary A. Foster, 1901 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 Loose strife Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Foster, Sarah Haven (1827-1900) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Sarah Haven Foster Wildflowers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid to late 19th century Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jpg derived from Tif Type The nature or genre of the resource StillImage Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-AA1989.75.41 Subject The topic of the resource Wildflowers Watercolors (paintings) Description An account of the resource A watercolor painting of lowland yellow loosestrife. Inscription reads, "Lysimachia Hybrida / Loose strife." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="http://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Language A language of the resource eng 20th century Foster watercolor wildflower