96 21 3400 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/12388164a371a7ed9a2712fc13e22ec3.jpg fde59a8c82dc5a80218cf09951808b25 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 Orchis 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-AA1989.75.47 Subject The topic of the resource Wildflowers Watercolors (paintings) Description An account of the resource A watercolor painting of showy orchis whose scientific name is Galearis spectabilis, a synonym of which is Orchis spectabilis. Inscription reads, "Orchis / Orchis Spectabilis." 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 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7a71baee6311e895edf1a556ff8b04bb.jpg c866eadd1678d682e40a05a2585a7049 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/6a2e8771f9172439d12f503717c1cfbe.jpg d978485d373aa159a200ff3b2412c2f0 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/b6568a10fa11bdab48e967e49ab21a07.jpg 44f0e144d385882d84c229aafc9476a4 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) 382 Adams Collection # This is the original number found on each object Box 3, 0014FA 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 Osprey Flying Subject The topic 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 Relation A related resource City of Portsmouth, Trustees of the Trust 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19"L x 20"H Adams Collection bird Captain Adams carved Edward Adams osprey Portsmouth wood https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/0d8f69895daf11707a3b7908d71c51ca.jpg 8b5860480230f0c2bc2a0cc22c5cc130 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 700 Width 504 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 Otis Comeau and Etta Jones Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Group portraits Black-and-white photographs Description An account of the resource A black and white image of Otis Comeau (left) and Etta Jones (right) standing side by side on Etta Jones' front porch on Charles Street (now Puddle Lane, part of Strawbery Banke Museum). Otis Comeau was Etta Jones' boarder. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Haven School Neighborhood Project Collection 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-P:2010.1.427 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" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a> Language A language of the resource eng 20th century photograph South End https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/f626c8a7c2af92dd2463845082d7e6b8.jpg b55ce7d88dba0f24e584d4e6978c6f0b https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/223b65fa57b037d3594b823642082060.mp3 4b9beba95bf0073f80ba9f784cf61e23 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 Over the Rainbow 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 "Over the Rainbow" 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. 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 Snyder, Audrey, 1953- 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 02:19 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 11 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7389617702ec0c24e89df0b464b33628.jpg d3e479a3c1cb34aa9a720915b3ba83c7 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/3c2a86f4b9781882747f64cc5a84e654.mp3 5c35c314a4b829074862583396d6033b 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 Over the Rainbow recording, 2009 Subject The topic of the resource Women's choirs LGBTQ+ musicians Portsmouth (N.H.) Description An account of the resource A live recording of "Over the Rainbow" from the album The Sum of Us Sing! Recorded at the 10th Anniversary Concert by Giorgi Baino. 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 2009-06-06 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Harburg, E. Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981 Arlen, Harold, 1905-1986 Hayes, Mark, 1953- 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 03:25 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 Sum of Us Sing! Track 2 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/4b8c38bad0bc1cc94d3840d566b3043f.jpg b55ce7d88dba0f24e584d4e6978c6f0b https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/bdc606fa661b760105ebdeb2cc2799f2.mp3 8f18948fd121d05da108663be047a2bb 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 Over the Sea to Skye 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 "Over the Sea to Skye" 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. 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 Eilers, Joyce, 1941-2009 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 02:36 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 12 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/8d8de8a6f9621741216b265376f1f4d3.jpg 6db8a86d1dcb73f6aed4317fbd806c82 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/80c81f9f3a9aff26260f735094069526.jpg e61ff0c1a79000befd55aaf06a5fc597 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/8b0cf58ec02833b787c56635e2e621d4.jpg 7b20f43924482d0f097a31fb55a7951d https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/1186bf874ceeb2200e5856a550997c1c.jpg 18804870e845d03dc379d36ec332fc45 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) 379 Adams Collection # This is the original number found on each object Box 8, 0012FA 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 Owl on Stand, Medium Subject The topic 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 Relation A related resource City of Portsmouth, Trustees of the Trust 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 12.25"H x 4"W Adams Collection bird Captain Adams carved Edward Adams Owl Portsmouth wood https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/ef13bd2ca94bde14d82ef378296e2555.jpg 9e8d9252db0cbc5ec94dc938325ab956 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 Oxalis 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-AA1989.75.48 Subject The topic of the resource Wildflowers Watercolors (paintings) Description An account of the resource A watercolor painting of Oxalis, or wood sorrels. Inscription reads, "Oxalis." 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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) 374 Adams Collection # This is the original number found on each object Box 13, 0006FA 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 Packet Ship, Small Subject The topic 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 Relation A related resource City of Portsmouth, Trustees of the Trust 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 22.5H x 21"L x 5"W Adams Collection boat Captain Adams Edward Adams packet ship Portsmouth ship wood https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/7bf76d2e118f63f6212460bf2fc64f76.jpg 9e3dc3d4139cad192908e8fa7572743a 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 Paddling, 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 two women and three men wading in the water beneath a wooden bridge. The men are in shirts and pants with their sleeves and pant legs rolled up, and the women are in blouses and skirts. The woman on the left has one foot on a rock and has her hands behind her head. "Paddling" is handwritten at the bottom of the photograph in white. 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: 2012.1.122 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a0bad6c8e584c337322b95ac6ed91f8e.jpg 4b1826c981285661e7df0bd8a74af017 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 Painted trillium 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-AA1989.75.70 Subject The topic of the resource Wildflowers Watercolors (paintings) Description An account of the resource A watercolor painting of painted trillium. Its scientific name is Trillium undulatum, a synonym of Trillium pictum. Inscription reads, "Trillium Pictum. / Painted Trillium." 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 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/716695964f1fd81130eb1cb1b760f413.jpg dfbe6a24c0f7b75b3dad6b7c53408771 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/dd71817014b4a5fff526f1b9f0cdcd23.jpg a8523ef163fe7693a2b2f7465685db94 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/90e3ee9252317f9fd890860ba8d492a5.jpg 6f89b0b77dcef649c68b9d01731a1809 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/6d14d32c0588059b02963d46e8f47f0b.jpg 5eefbdc7bed2a244ed79b24daa2867b5 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) 474 Adams Collection # This is the original number found on each object Box 12 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 Painted Wooden Teapot 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 8.75"H x 5.5"W x 3.5"D Adams Collection Captain Adams carving Edward Adams Portsmouth teapot wood https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/be59931bd22d94b327c00b4538a6e6d0.jpg 09af8ab503eb5992f175b52b284e8394 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/421cb715e6359d9a63e0dfcc4615c878.jpg e6631b41e3bf37d6e803b2992b4a5915 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 Henry Clay Barnabee Collection Subject The topic of the resource Henry Clay Barnabee Description An account of the resource Henry Clay Barnabee was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1833, the son of a stage-driver turned innkeeper in Portsmouth. At the age of twenty, Barnabee moved to Boston, where he worked in the dry goods business while also pursuing acting and amateur singing. In 1859, he married Clara George of Portsmouth in Warner, New Hampshire, where her family originated. They made their home in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. In 1865, Barnabee made his formal performance debut and began touring New England with a concert troupe. In 1878, he joined the Boston Ideals, a group formed to present Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta, H.M.S Pinafore, though the Ideals would go on to perform other operettas. Barnabee and two other actors from the Boston Ideals formed the Bostonians in 1887. The latter group toured widely, making a number of transcontinental trips, until it finally disbanded in 1904. Its mainstay production was Smith and DeKoven’s comic opera, Robin Hood, in which Barnabee played the role of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Clara George Barnabee died in 1906, the year in which Barnabee’s career essentially ended. Henry Clay Barnabee published his autobiography, My Wanderings, in 1913 and died in 1917. According to the Library Trustee Meeting Minutes Volume, Dec. 1883 – Oct. 1939, page 62, meeting of September 24, 1907, the Henry Clay Barnabee Collection was offered to Portsmouth Public Library in September of 1907 by Barnabee himself. The Library Trustees accepted the gift and were to confer with Barnabee about his wishes for the collection. An article in the States and Union newspaper, September 9, 1909, leads one to wonder when the collection actually physically arrived at the Library. Plans were being made at that time to house the collection in a special room described in great detail in the article. Barnabee was working on an exhibition to be mounted in the Library in 1909. It is unclear from available materials if that exhibition ever materialized or if the collection was even on site at that time. The original collection was assembled between 1866 and 1906 by Henry Clay Barnabee and his wife, Clara George Barnabee. Some of the collection was reportedly transferred to the Lamb Club in New York City according to Hannah Fernald in 1943, as quoted in the Portsmouth Herald April 23, 1943. The current collection consists of approximately 10 linear feet of materials, including scrapbooks, photograph albums, loose photographs, musical scores, and books, as well as a small number of other loose items such as a large daguerreotype of a child (probably Barnabee) and two framed watercolors of Barnabee in costume. Most of the material dates from 1866-1906. There are a few items before and after that range, most notably the program from a testimonial held in Barnabee’s honor in Boston during March of 1907. It is arranged in eight series, outlined in a series-level finding aid. The collection was arranged by Woodard D. Openo, an Archives student in the Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the time, in the fall of 1995. Library staff and Simmons College interns have been working on a detailed finding aid since spring of 2010. During the spring of 2014, the New England Archivists Community Outreach Project spent time indexing and scanning parts of the Barnabee collection. In 2018, funds from the Rosamond Thaxter Foundation were procured for the specific use of cleaning and rehousing items from Box Series II B. 1-9 and Box VII Libretto Series. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The collection was assembled by Henry Clay Barnabee and his wife, Clara George Barnabee between 1866 and 1906. It was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library between 1907 and 1909 by Henry Clay Barnabee, himself. 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 between 1907 and 1909. Collection arranged, 1995. Finding aid created, 2010. Collection partially indexed and scanned, 2014. Grant funds procured for a collection-level assessment by the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC), 2015. Grant funds procured for the cleaning and re-housing of the collection, 2018. Digital collection created in OMEKA, 2019. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collected by Henry Clay Barnabee and Clara George Barnabee. Arranged by Woodard D. Openo, 1995. Digitized by Nicole Luongo Cloutier, Jessica Ross, Alexa Moore with assistance from Portsmouth Public Library volunteers and the New England Archivists Community Outreach Program, 2010-2017. Omeka addition and metadata by Katie Czajkowski. Poleena Vassiliev, and Robyn Nielsen. 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 items from the collection may be viewed by contacting Special Collections at the Portsmouth Public Library. Note that viewing of the physical collection is at the discretion of the Library staff. Some pieces of the collection may be deemed too fragile for in-person viewing. Additional parts of the collection will be scanned and added to the digital archive at a later time. Vertical Files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about Henry Clay Barnabee. 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 The Henry Clay Barnabee Collection is comprised of scrapbooks, albums, photographs, musical scores, books, a daguerreotype, and watercolors. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. --title::Henry Clay Barnabee Collection --text::The collection was assembled by Henry Clay Barnabee and his wife, Clara George Barnabee between 1866 and 1906. It was donated to the Portsmouth Public Library between 1907 and 1909 by Henry Clay Barnabee, himself. --images::2125,2120 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 Panorama of Denver, Colorado Subject The topic of the resource Denver (Col.) Description An account of the resource A colorized photographic postcard of a city. Text on the front reads "Panorama of Denver, Colorado." A handwritten note on the front reads "A happy Easter to both of you - with love - Lizzie G." The postcard is addressed to Mrs. H.C. Barnabee, 225 Riverside Drive, New York City, New York, and is postmarked April 12, 1906 from Denver, Colorado. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Henry Clay Barnabee 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 1906 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our <a href="https://portsmouthexhibits.org/copyright-information">Terms of Use and Copyright Information</a>. 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-MS: 1995.1.IX.160 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/ec804f5308716a4df922be61211bdd10.jpg 394e664a6081cc8026cd847f08b0e276 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 Paper Mill, Gorham, New Hampshire, 1915 Subject The topic of the resource Family vacations Gorham (N.H.) Black-and-white photographs Description An account of the resource A black-and-white photograph of a paper mill in Gorham, New Hampshire. The photograph is taken from a distance, with a mountain in the background. 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: 2012.1.125 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/eee2fe91bfdcd7be1ff605bbe3b601ea.pdf a515f8ff63b008c31f6edfde61b96b15 PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portsmouth 350, Inc.: 350th Anniversary Materials Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire Description An account of the resource Historic materials from the 350th anniversary of the City of Portsmouth, celebrated in 1973. 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 1973 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Digitization and database creation, Jessica Ross, January 2018 Omeka additions and metadata, Jessica Ross, January 2018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF, JPG derived from TIF Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Put whatever you want in here. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Map 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 Parade Map, Portsmouth 350, Inc. Subject The topic of the resource City of Portsmouth, NH Anniversary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Portsmouth 350, Inc. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Vertical Files, Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections 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 1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Map https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/f94068be65c831f92ccb298bdce2004a.jpg 2d3260a81a3fa01ae200d372a71eed7c 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 Parade with marching band Subject The topic of the resource Parades Portsmouth (N.H.) Black-and-white photographs Description An account of the resource A black-and-white photograph of a marching band in a parade passing in front of Jospeh Hassett's store on Congress Street. The Charles Treadwell house can be seen in the upper right of the photographgraph. 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 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: 2012.1.078 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/1206d3c30085e1cca73944ca5f9f03f0.jpg ba95eb7f97732806b9e603d6efb878eb 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 Parade with soldiers Subject The topic of the resource Parades Portsmouth (N.H.) Black-and-white photographs Description An account of the resource A black-and-white photograph of soldiers in a parade passing in front of Joseph Hassett's store on Congress Street. They are wearing dress uniforms with rifles resting on their left shoulders. 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 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: 2012.1.079 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/1_1-front-and-north-side-view_886b9ed8fe.jpg 467d78bebd17d1046b2e6aaf5462913a 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. 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Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1039 IPTC String Array ( ) Width 1354 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/001_01-text-pages_6ea6118763.pdf bad819ffbd05b6a40b74c0489cf760e0 PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North End House History Description An account of the resource This collection of images comes from Portsmouth’s North End, circa 1967. It is the area bordered by Market, High, Congress, Bridge, Maplewood, and Russell Street. This area was re-developed during the 1960’s as part of a Federally funded Urban Renewal movement that followed World War II. Primarily an Italian neighborhood, approximately 176 inhabited homes and active businesses were documented prior to removal. <a title="Parcel Map" href="/block/parcel-map">View Parcel Map</a> [more] Approximately one dozen buildings - some dating back to the 1700s - were saved and converted to office, restaurant and retail space on what is currently known as the “The Hill”. In addition, several buildings were moved to the Strawbery Banke Museum grounds (www.strawberybanke.org). As part of the Urban Renewal Process, and to make way for demolition and compensation to deed holders, each property was documented; photographed, surveyed, assessed, researched, and reported upon in a booklet format. The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections currently houses these “Appraisal Report and Valuation Analysis” booklets. Each booklet represents a property that no longer exists. Included were homes and businesses on Bridge, Congress, Deer, Hanover, High, Hill, Jackson, Maplewood, Market, Russell, School, Vaughan and Wall Streets, Raitts Court, and Raynes Avenue. This collection of documentation is a valuable historic resource to the Portsmouth community. Many current Portsmouth residents, whose families and businesses were displaced during the Urban Renewal project, still visit the Special Collections of the Library to look at this collection, reminisce, and gather images of their childhood neighborhood. By creating this digital archive, the staff of the Portsmouth Public Library hopes to offer easier and more comprehensive access to this important collection; fostering a community history project that may add context to this collection. In addition, for images of residents and families from this area of the city, visit the <a href="http://athenaeum.pastperfectonline.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_criteria=%22North+End+Neighborhood+Collection%22&searchButton=Search" target="_blank">North End Neighborhood Collection</a> at the Portsmouth Athenaeum website, created in collaboration with members from the Seacoast Chapter of the Sons of Italy. Please see the <a href="https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Portsmouth Athenaeum</a> for questions about their collection. If you have comments or memories you would like to share please feel free to do so in the comments section towards the bottom of each image page. [Commenting Policy: It is hoped that public comments will help to document this neighborhood, including who resided and worked there. Comments should be limited to family anecdotes, factual details about the residences, businesses, neighborhood, and the folks who lived there. The Library reserves the right to remove insensitive or inappropriate commentary.] If you have photos to share please contact the Special Collections, at nlcloutier@cityofportsmouth.com, or call 603-766-1725. Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth neighborhoods Portsmouth North End Portsmouth architectural history North End genealogy and family history Portsmouth Urban Renewal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The City of Portsmouth, the Portsmouth Housing Authority, and the Urban Renewal Committee, assessed each property in compliance with guidelines and Urban Renewal project process set by the Federal Government. The appraisal documentation booklets for each property within the bounds of the project were deposited at the Library for storage and access. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections Staff and volunteers scanned images and text, 2008/2009. Omeka Team, Nicole Cloutier, Robyn Nielsen, Steve Butzel, designed this site, and created records and metadata, 2009. 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 also holds legal files containing correspondence and documents relating to each parcel included in this project. It is hoped this collection will be digitized and added to the collection at some future point. Vertical files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about the neighborhood and the Urban Renewal process. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The files for these items are .jpg derived from .tif archival files. Digital files have not been edited in any way. Type The nature or genre of the resource This resource is a static look at a Portsmouth Neighborhood at the time of its change. It is architectural and cultural documentation. 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 documents the North End neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH, contained within the Urban Renewal project, during ca. 1967-1970. North End House Fields created to capture key metadata from Item Appraisal Reports found in the Portsmouth North End Urban Renewal Collection. Prior Owner The names of owners prior to 1967. Ira A. Coleman Prior Owner #3 B&M Railroad Purchase Dates 1. May 4, 1949 2. October 6, 1939 3. July 20, 1954 Parcel # 1-1 Street Address Green Street 328 Market Street Market Street and B&M Railroad Owner in 1967 The names of the property owners in 1967. Rose R. Wolfson Property Type Commercial Prior Owner / Purchase Date Ira A. Coleman / May 4, 1949 E. Edwards & Olive W. Priest / October 6, 1939 B & M Railroad / July 20, 1954 1967 Assessed Value $8,400 1967 Taxes $466.20 1967 Estimated Market Value $24,000 Summary Description Subject property consists of a sloping lot, containing 20,427 square feet, having a frontage of 147 feet on Market Street and a 228.6 feet on Green Street. The Exterior of the building is cement block with brick. The windows are metal sash. The interior of the building is in good condition. There is no basement and the heat is coal/warm air. The wiring is 220 volt with 100 ampere service. The floors are concrete and the walls and ceilings are unfinished. 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 Parcel 1-1 Language A language of the resource eng Parcel 1 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/001_02-subject-property_858221917b.jpg 8d0dedb4ea68099f388a1117775d295e 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 526 Width 700 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/001_02-text-files_f83c25859f.pdf e916414c885f5ea63fa17dd588173ad7 PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North End House History Description An account of the resource This collection of images comes from Portsmouth’s North End, circa 1967. It is the area bordered by Market, High, Congress, Bridge, Maplewood, and Russell Street. This area was re-developed during the 1960’s as part of a Federally funded Urban Renewal movement that followed World War II. Primarily an Italian neighborhood, approximately 176 inhabited homes and active businesses were documented prior to removal. <a title="Parcel Map" href="/block/parcel-map">View Parcel Map</a> [more] Approximately one dozen buildings - some dating back to the 1700s - were saved and converted to office, restaurant and retail space on what is currently known as the “The Hill”. In addition, several buildings were moved to the Strawbery Banke Museum grounds (www.strawberybanke.org). As part of the Urban Renewal Process, and to make way for demolition and compensation to deed holders, each property was documented; photographed, surveyed, assessed, researched, and reported upon in a booklet format. The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections currently houses these “Appraisal Report and Valuation Analysis” booklets. Each booklet represents a property that no longer exists. Included were homes and businesses on Bridge, Congress, Deer, Hanover, High, Hill, Jackson, Maplewood, Market, Russell, School, Vaughan and Wall Streets, Raitts Court, and Raynes Avenue. This collection of documentation is a valuable historic resource to the Portsmouth community. Many current Portsmouth residents, whose families and businesses were displaced during the Urban Renewal project, still visit the Special Collections of the Library to look at this collection, reminisce, and gather images of their childhood neighborhood. By creating this digital archive, the staff of the Portsmouth Public Library hopes to offer easier and more comprehensive access to this important collection; fostering a community history project that may add context to this collection. In addition, for images of residents and families from this area of the city, visit the <a href="http://athenaeum.pastperfectonline.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_criteria=%22North+End+Neighborhood+Collection%22&searchButton=Search" target="_blank">North End Neighborhood Collection</a> at the Portsmouth Athenaeum website, created in collaboration with members from the Seacoast Chapter of the Sons of Italy. Please see the <a href="https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Portsmouth Athenaeum</a> for questions about their collection. If you have comments or memories you would like to share please feel free to do so in the comments section towards the bottom of each image page. [Commenting Policy: It is hoped that public comments will help to document this neighborhood, including who resided and worked there. Comments should be limited to family anecdotes, factual details about the residences, businesses, neighborhood, and the folks who lived there. The Library reserves the right to remove insensitive or inappropriate commentary.] If you have photos to share please contact the Special Collections, at nlcloutier@cityofportsmouth.com, or call 603-766-1725. Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth neighborhoods Portsmouth North End Portsmouth architectural history North End genealogy and family history Portsmouth Urban Renewal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The City of Portsmouth, the Portsmouth Housing Authority, and the Urban Renewal Committee, assessed each property in compliance with guidelines and Urban Renewal project process set by the Federal Government. The appraisal documentation booklets for each property within the bounds of the project were deposited at the Library for storage and access. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections Staff and volunteers scanned images and text, 2008/2009. Omeka Team, Nicole Cloutier, Robyn Nielsen, Steve Butzel, designed this site, and created records and metadata, 2009. 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 also holds legal files containing correspondence and documents relating to each parcel included in this project. It is hoped this collection will be digitized and added to the collection at some future point. Vertical files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about the neighborhood and the Urban Renewal process. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The files for these items are .jpg derived from .tif archival files. Digital files have not been edited in any way. Type The nature or genre of the resource This resource is a static look at a Portsmouth Neighborhood at the time of its change. It is architectural and cultural documentation. 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 documents the North End neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH, contained within the Urban Renewal project, during ca. 1967-1970. North End House Fields created to capture key metadata from Item Appraisal Reports found in the Portsmouth North End Urban Renewal Collection. Parcel # 1-2 Street Address Off Market Street along B&M Market Street (rear) Owner in 1967 The names of the property owners in 1967. David F. Mahoney Property Type Land Prior Owner / Purchase Date Gertrude C.N. MacFarland / February 17, 1959 Thomas Call / October 30, 1908 1967 Assessed Value $200 1967 Taxes $11.10 1967 Estimated Market Value $200 Summary Description Not provided 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 Parcel 1-2 Parcel 1 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/010_01-front-view_f3cee83ea3.jpg e5cc86ade73d91f91af39297f1b146de 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 526 Width 700 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/010_01-rear-view_668fc0c1ce.jpg 3cf070645f0e58694af436e86c00d472 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 526 Width 700 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/010_01-text-files_9e7417fb8a.pdf e167c763098acdf275ecbab5456a15cd PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North End House History Description An account of the resource This collection of images comes from Portsmouth’s North End, circa 1967. It is the area bordered by Market, High, Congress, Bridge, Maplewood, and Russell Street. This area was re-developed during the 1960’s as part of a Federally funded Urban Renewal movement that followed World War II. Primarily an Italian neighborhood, approximately 176 inhabited homes and active businesses were documented prior to removal. <a title="Parcel Map" href="/block/parcel-map">View Parcel Map</a> [more] Approximately one dozen buildings - some dating back to the 1700s - were saved and converted to office, restaurant and retail space on what is currently known as the “The Hill”. In addition, several buildings were moved to the Strawbery Banke Museum grounds (www.strawberybanke.org). As part of the Urban Renewal Process, and to make way for demolition and compensation to deed holders, each property was documented; photographed, surveyed, assessed, researched, and reported upon in a booklet format. The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections currently houses these “Appraisal Report and Valuation Analysis” booklets. Each booklet represents a property that no longer exists. Included were homes and businesses on Bridge, Congress, Deer, Hanover, High, Hill, Jackson, Maplewood, Market, Russell, School, Vaughan and Wall Streets, Raitts Court, and Raynes Avenue. This collection of documentation is a valuable historic resource to the Portsmouth community. Many current Portsmouth residents, whose families and businesses were displaced during the Urban Renewal project, still visit the Special Collections of the Library to look at this collection, reminisce, and gather images of their childhood neighborhood. By creating this digital archive, the staff of the Portsmouth Public Library hopes to offer easier and more comprehensive access to this important collection; fostering a community history project that may add context to this collection. In addition, for images of residents and families from this area of the city, visit the <a href="http://athenaeum.pastperfectonline.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_criteria=%22North+End+Neighborhood+Collection%22&searchButton=Search" target="_blank">North End Neighborhood Collection</a> at the Portsmouth Athenaeum website, created in collaboration with members from the Seacoast Chapter of the Sons of Italy. Please see the <a href="https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Portsmouth Athenaeum</a> for questions about their collection. If you have comments or memories you would like to share please feel free to do so in the comments section towards the bottom of each image page. [Commenting Policy: It is hoped that public comments will help to document this neighborhood, including who resided and worked there. Comments should be limited to family anecdotes, factual details about the residences, businesses, neighborhood, and the folks who lived there. The Library reserves the right to remove insensitive or inappropriate commentary.] If you have photos to share please contact the Special Collections, at nlcloutier@cityofportsmouth.com, or call 603-766-1725. Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth neighborhoods Portsmouth North End Portsmouth architectural history North End genealogy and family history Portsmouth Urban Renewal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The City of Portsmouth, the Portsmouth Housing Authority, and the Urban Renewal Committee, assessed each property in compliance with guidelines and Urban Renewal project process set by the Federal Government. The appraisal documentation booklets for each property within the bounds of the project were deposited at the Library for storage and access. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections Staff and volunteers scanned images and text, 2008/2009. Omeka Team, Nicole Cloutier, Robyn Nielsen, Steve Butzel, designed this site, and created records and metadata, 2009. 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 also holds legal files containing correspondence and documents relating to each parcel included in this project. It is hoped this collection will be digitized and added to the collection at some future point. Vertical files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about the neighborhood and the Urban Renewal process. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The files for these items are .jpg derived from .tif archival files. Digital files have not been edited in any way. Type The nature or genre of the resource This resource is a static look at a Portsmouth Neighborhood at the time of its change. It is architectural and cultural documentation. 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 documents the North End neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH, contained within the Urban Renewal project, during ca. 1967-1970. North End House Fields created to capture key metadata from Item Appraisal Reports found in the Portsmouth North End Urban Renewal Collection. Parcel # 10-5 Street Address 80 School Street Owner in 1967 The names of the property owners in 1967. John and Sophie Lucas Property Type Residential Prior Owner / Purchase Date Katie Grossman / February 4, 1960 1967 Assessed Value $6,400 1967 Taxes $355.20 1967 Estimated Market Value $19,500 Summary Description Subject property consists of a level lot, containing 4,978 square feet, having a frontage of 70.1 feet on School Street. The land is improved with a 2 1/2 story, 3 family dwelling and a garage which is of insufficient length for standard cars. A taxi business is conducted from an office in the basement of subject property. The exterior of the dwelling has wooden clapboards with wood double/hung windows and a gable/asphalt shingled roof. The interior of the building has been remodeled and is in good condition. There is a full cement cellar and the heat is by oil/hot water system with the hot water off the furnace. The wiring is Romex and BX, with 220 volt, 60 ampere service. One kitchen has a stainless steel sink, dishwasher and cabinets. 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 Parcel 10-1 Parcel 10 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/010_10-front-view_e16ad6480d.jpg 0bcf6b2c5693e229c4e6be5af3a7471b 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 526 Width 700 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/010_10-rear-view_9b83c7bdfd.jpg 88f7f8700dd1eaa55b664cf6f883e97c 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 526 Width 700 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/010_10-text-files_0fe2a9f3f2.pdf e8a0310bd176b86548a2bf1167ba79cd PDF Text Text �� https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a82d0ea3daf6e68f0cc18328dc5d46fa.jpg 52b495d87d85c3034c6f82949f446ba4 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 559 Width 700 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 North End House History Description An account of the resource This collection of images comes from Portsmouth’s North End, circa 1967. It is the area bordered by Market, High, Congress, Bridge, Maplewood, and Russell Street. This area was re-developed during the 1960’s as part of a Federally funded Urban Renewal movement that followed World War II. Primarily an Italian neighborhood, approximately 176 inhabited homes and active businesses were documented prior to removal. <a title="Parcel Map" href="/block/parcel-map">View Parcel Map</a> [more] Approximately one dozen buildings - some dating back to the 1700s - were saved and converted to office, restaurant and retail space on what is currently known as the “The Hill”. In addition, several buildings were moved to the Strawbery Banke Museum grounds (www.strawberybanke.org). As part of the Urban Renewal Process, and to make way for demolition and compensation to deed holders, each property was documented; photographed, surveyed, assessed, researched, and reported upon in a booklet format. The Portsmouth Public Library’s Special Collections currently houses these “Appraisal Report and Valuation Analysis” booklets. Each booklet represents a property that no longer exists. Included were homes and businesses on Bridge, Congress, Deer, Hanover, High, Hill, Jackson, Maplewood, Market, Russell, School, Vaughan and Wall Streets, Raitts Court, and Raynes Avenue. This collection of documentation is a valuable historic resource to the Portsmouth community. Many current Portsmouth residents, whose families and businesses were displaced during the Urban Renewal project, still visit the Special Collections of the Library to look at this collection, reminisce, and gather images of their childhood neighborhood. By creating this digital archive, the staff of the Portsmouth Public Library hopes to offer easier and more comprehensive access to this important collection; fostering a community history project that may add context to this collection. In addition, for images of residents and families from this area of the city, visit the <a href="http://athenaeum.pastperfectonline.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&search_criteria=%22North+End+Neighborhood+Collection%22&searchButton=Search" target="_blank">North End Neighborhood Collection</a> at the Portsmouth Athenaeum website, created in collaboration with members from the Seacoast Chapter of the Sons of Italy. Please see the <a href="https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/about-us/" target="_blank">Portsmouth Athenaeum</a> for questions about their collection. If you have comments or memories you would like to share please feel free to do so in the comments section towards the bottom of each image page. [Commenting Policy: It is hoped that public comments will help to document this neighborhood, including who resided and worked there. Comments should be limited to family anecdotes, factual details about the residences, businesses, neighborhood, and the folks who lived there. The Library reserves the right to remove insensitive or inappropriate commentary.] If you have photos to share please contact the Special Collections, at nlcloutier@cityofportsmouth.com, or call 603-766-1725. Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth neighborhoods Portsmouth North End Portsmouth architectural history North End genealogy and family history Portsmouth Urban Renewal Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The City of Portsmouth, the Portsmouth Housing Authority, and the Urban Renewal Committee, assessed each property in compliance with guidelines and Urban Renewal project process set by the Federal Government. The appraisal documentation booklets for each property within the bounds of the project were deposited at the Library for storage and access. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Portsmouth Public Library Special Collections Staff and volunteers scanned images and text, 2008/2009. Omeka Team, Nicole Cloutier, Robyn Nielsen, Steve Butzel, designed this site, and created records and metadata, 2009. 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 also holds legal files containing correspondence and documents relating to each parcel included in this project. It is hoped this collection will be digitized and added to the collection at some future point. Vertical files in the Special Collections Room contain historical information about the neighborhood and the Urban Renewal process. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource The files for these items are .jpg derived from .tif archival files. Digital files have not been edited in any way. Type The nature or genre of the resource This resource is a static look at a Portsmouth Neighborhood at the time of its change. It is architectural and cultural documentation. 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 documents the North End neighborhood of Portsmouth, NH, contained within the Urban Renewal project, during ca. 1967-1970. North End House Fields created to capture key metadata from Item Appraisal Reports found in the Portsmouth North End Urban Renewal Collection. Parcel # 10-10 Street Address 10-12 School Street Owner in 1967 The names of the property owners in 1967. Charles and Frances Brymer Property Type Residential Prior Owner / Purchase Date Sadie L. Knight / November 1, 1960 1967 Assessed Value $4,000 1967 Taxes $220 1967 Estimated Market Value $12,000 Summary Description Subject property consists of a sloping lot, containing 2,975 square feet, having a frontage of 46.1 feet on School Street. The land is improved with an apartment and rooming house. The exterior of the dwelling is asbestos siding with wood/double hung windows. The interior of the building is in fair to good condition. There is a full cellar and the heat is oil/hot water. The wiring is BX, Romex 220 volt and 60 ampere service. The floors are mixed and the walls and ceilings are plaster. 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 Parcel 10-10 Parcel 10