Adams Memorial Building, Derry Public Library
Library; Adams Memorial Building; Librarian; Historic Building; Derry, New Hampshire
The Adams Memorial Building. This was the first location of the Derry Public Library. In 1905, the honorable R.W. Pillsbury donated $1,000 to the town. The town added $500 to furnish rooms in the Adams Memorial Building. The Reverend William Gaskin was appointed first librarian, but resigned 6 months after he began due to ill health. His daughter, Elsie Gaskin was appointed librarian and held the position for 34 years. Courtesy of the Derry Museum of History
1905
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Derry, New Hampshire
Henry F. MacGregor Building, Derry Public Library
Library; Henry F. MacGregor; Historic Building; Derry, New Hampshire
The MacGregor Building. In 1926, Henry F. MacGregor bequeathed funds in his will and instructed his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens MacGregor to purchase land for a library. The old site of the former Boyd Homestead was purchased and the library was raised. The building was designed by George G. Adams. Sign reads: Derry Public Library, Building Gift of Henry F. MacGregor.
1927
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Red Cross Headquarters at Derry Public Library
Library; Red Cross; World War II; Derry, New Hampshire
A large banner symbolizing the Red Cross Organization hangs over the front door at the Derry Public Library during World War II. During 1942 and 1943, the Derry Public Library was a Red Cross Headquarters.
1942-1943
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Puppets Made for Play "Blueberry Corners" on Display at Derry Public Library
Library; West Side School; Puppets; Playwrites; School Projects; Derry, New Hampshire
Close up photo of puppets children of West Side School made for the play "Blueberry Corners." Puppets were on display at the library and, according to the Derry News, they received many compliments. This picture appears to be taken in MacGregor Park, which is adjacent to the library.
1920-1940
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Makers of Puppets at Derry Public Library
Derry, New Hampshire; Library; West Side School; Puppets; Playwrites; School Projects
Close up group photo of children from West Side School who created puppets for the play "Blueberry Corners." Puppets were on display at the Derry Public Library. Group photo appears to be taken in MacGregor Park, which is adjacent to the library.
1920-1940
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Puppets and Playwriters at Derry Public Library
Derry, New Hampshire; Library; West Side School; Puppets; Playwrites; School Projects
One article and two photographs secured to a scrapbook page. Images depict 6th graders of the West Side School who had created puppets and a play. Inscription Reads: Top front row: Glen McDonald, Irene Muzzy, Elaine Rand, Patricia Buttes, Joanne Merill. Back Row: Virginia Verge, Faye Gordon, Patricia Boles, Dorothy Posion, Elta Merriele, teacher, Edith Hall -Ernest Keith, Arline Kingsbury. Bottom photograh shows just the playwriters (seated in the same order as the picture above)
1920-1940
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Derry Public Library MacGregor Building Interior
Derry, New Hampshire; Library; Librarian; Books; History
This photograph depicts the rear stacks at the Derry Public Library in its new location in 1927. On the far wall, one can barely make out the MacGregor Coat of Arms on the stained glass window, largely obscured by light. A sign below the window reads "Good Books Build Character." The magazine rack holds McCall's, The Jewish Tribune and Etude among others.
1927
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Derry Public Library MacGregor Building Children's Room
Derry, New Hampshire; Library; Librarian; Books; History
This photograph is of the early Derry Public Library Children's Room, located in the Henry F. MacGregor Building, which was built circa 1927. As can be seen in the photograph, there are tables of varying size, along with signage reading: Only Clean Hands May Touch These Books. Artwork and quotes from lullabyes also decorate the space.
1927
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Elsie Gaskin, Librarian, 1911, Derry Public Library
Derry, New Hampshire; Library; Librarian; Books; History; Elsie Gaskin
Postcard of Elsie Gaskin, Derry's first female librarian, dated 1911, Derry Public Library. Elsie stepped into the role of librarian when her father, Reverend William Gaskin, had to step down due to ill health. She remained in the position of librarian for 34 years, overseeing large collection growth and the building of a new library during her career. Courtesy of the Derry Museum of History
1911
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eng
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Derry, New Hampshire
Ingalls Memorial Library
Ingalls Memorial Library, Rindge, New Hampshire
An exterior view of the Ingalls Memorial Library in Rindge, NH, shortly after the first addition was added in 1973.
Ingalls Memorial Library, Rindge, NH
1973
Ingalls Memorial Library, Rindge, NH
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eng
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Rindge, New Hampshire