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| Bartlett Historical Society |
| Preserving the history of the villages of Bartlett, New Hampshire |
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| Songs of Old New Hampshire |
Jeff Warner, Folklorist
and Community Scholar
for the New Hampshire
Humanities Council,
performed for the
Society on Wednesday,
and Community Scholar
for the New Hampshire
Humanities Council,
performed for the
Society on Wednesday,
August 15 at the Seasons at Attitash, Route 302 in Bartlett.
Jeff's "Songs of Old New Hampshire," the Society's first
Humanities To Go! program, offered the songs and stories
that, in the words of Carl Sandburg, tell us "where we
came from and what brought us along." These ballads, love
songs and comic pieces reveal the experiences and
emotions of daily life in the days before movies, sound
recordings and, for some, books. Songs from the railroad,
lumber camps, the decks of sailing ships, the textile mills
and the war between the sexes offer views of
pre-industrial New England and a chance to hear living
artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Jeff's biography can be read at his website where you can
also listen to clips of his music.
Jeff's "Songs of Old New Hampshire," the Society's first
Humanities To Go! program, offered the songs and stories
that, in the words of Carl Sandburg, tell us "where we
came from and what brought us along." These ballads, love
songs and comic pieces reveal the experiences and
emotions of daily life in the days before movies, sound
recordings and, for some, books. Songs from the railroad,
lumber camps, the decks of sailing ships, the textile mills
and the war between the sexes offer views of
pre-industrial New England and a chance to hear living
artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Jeff's biography can be read at his website where you can
also listen to clips of his music.
At the invitation of the
Jackson Historical Society,
the Bartlett Historical Society gave a presentation
on Thursday, November 1st at 7:30pm titled:
Past, Present and Future
In years past, the histories of both Bartlett and
Jackson have been intertwined with several boundary
adjustments and the families who share a common
heritage. The audience learned about the Bartlett
Historical Society's formation, its current programs
and activities and its ambitious goals for the future.
Jackson Historical Society,
the Bartlett Historical Society gave a presentation
on Thursday, November 1st at 7:30pm titled:
Past, Present and Future
In years past, the histories of both Bartlett and
Jackson have been intertwined with several boundary
adjustments and the families who share a common
heritage. The audience learned about the Bartlett
Historical Society's formation, its current programs
and activities and its ambitious goals for the future.
Presidents of the Jackson
Historical Society (Warren
Schomaker) and the Bartlett
Historical Society (Bert George)
stand by the BHS fundraiser
quilt "Days Before Yesterday".
Jackson’s Historical Society’s
invitation was appreciated by
members of both societies and
provided the perfect venue to
share information with a
neighboring community. Their
assistance has been welcome in the
past and collaboration will
facilitate future development.
Historical Society (Warren
Schomaker) and the Bartlett
Historical Society (Bert George)
stand by the BHS fundraiser
quilt "Days Before Yesterday".
Jackson’s Historical Society’s
invitation was appreciated by
members of both societies and
provided the perfect venue to
share information with a
neighboring community. Their
assistance has been welcome in the
past and collaboration will
facilitate future development.
After an introduction by BHS President Bert George, fellow BHS
members spoke about the Past, Present and Future of their “new
kid on the block” organization. The speakers acknowledged the
prior work of others to document and preserve Bartlett history,
with Jean Garland being the “common thread,” serving as town
librarian for over 50 years. The library, under the leadership of its
board of trustees and Jean, commissioned Aileen Carroll to write
two books on the history of Bartlett.
In the summer of 2004 Bert George, Norman Head, Leslie Mallett,
Jean Garland and John Murphy met to create the Articles of
Association. In the fall of that year, the Chippanock Inn hosted the
first meeting. Members gathered and brought historical
memorabilia, which filled three rooms. Officers were elected and
goals were set to encourage and embrace programs promoting
genealogy research and family history, the history of railroading,
and the mapping of the cemeteries. During 2005 they worked to
develop the organizational “nuts and bolts” by networking with
established societies to research and build policies and procedures
for accepting collections and creating a Constitution and By-Laws.
The membership grew to 57 and programs were presented by Peter
Crane on the history of Livermore, Marty Engstrom on his years on
Mt. Washington, and Ben English on railroading in Bartlett.
Year two continued the Society’s steady growth when Stoney
Morrell of the Morrell Corporation offered use of a chalet, provided
utility costs were assumed. With room to store and expand,
intensive research to finance equipment to catalog and archive its
growing collection began. The first grant was written to the
Henney History Fund for a fire/water-proof file cabinet. A few “set-
backs” were encountered during that first year. The chalet was
broken into and the donated computer was stolen, and a furnace
malfunction required several days of clean up. Member projects
that year were participation in Bartlett Old Home Days festival, and
in November and December 2006 the oral history project entitled
Life, Legends and Lore - Village Voices became reality.
Now in its third year, the Society is proud to have its own website
at www.bartletthistory.org. It accommodates multiple users,
provides membership and contact forms, is keyword-searchable,
user-friendly and affordable. It is an evolving project and features
photos, sounds and links. Other 2007 projects include:
- A members-created float for the Bartlett July 4th parade
- Strengthening the Society’s infrastructure by addressing
regulatory compliance, creating a new file system, reinforcing and
expanding the policies and procedures manual
- The Bartlett Historical Society newsletter grew with its popular
feature, 100 Years Ago in Bartlett - News from the Villages
- A two-part beginning genealogy research workshop was presented
- Cemetery mapping and indexing, and the mapping and
documenting of historic homes and their residing families began
- The History of… project was created to explore the history of
skiing in Bartlett
During 2007, the Society presented programs for members and the
public:
- The Grand Hotels of the White Mountains with David Emerson
- Tours of the Limmer Property (aka Intervale Playground and
Harmony Acres,) and the Sut and Margaret Marshall horse-drawn
wagon collection
- New Hampshire Humanities Council programs - Songs of Old New
Hampshire and Witches, Pop Culture and the Past
The 2007 membership has grown to 162 members and the calendar
has included 30 days of activity. Notable events in Bartlett’s
history were addressed by the reading of The Historical Impact and
Significances of the Railroads in Bartlett, NH by Scotty Mallett, BHS
Railroad Historian, and the July 13, 1893 fire, which wiped out the
center of Bartlett Village, from the Concord Evening Monitor.
Presenting members agreed the future of BHS is bright. The board
continues to fulfill its mission to preserve and protect all
documents and items of historic value concerning the history of
the Town of Bartlett, NH. In 2008, the Society will host a three-day
gala, the Bartlett School Alumni Reunion, and invite all who
attended Bartlett schools. The Society goals for 2008 are to
increase member involvement in ongoing projects and programs;
coordinate with other societies and organizations to present joint
programs and events for the entire Valley; present more Humanities
Council programs and field trips; and work with the schools to
create history-related youth programs. With an active membership,
there will be no limit on fulfilling our potential.
members spoke about the Past, Present and Future of their “new
kid on the block” organization. The speakers acknowledged the
prior work of others to document and preserve Bartlett history,
with Jean Garland being the “common thread,” serving as town
librarian for over 50 years. The library, under the leadership of its
board of trustees and Jean, commissioned Aileen Carroll to write
two books on the history of Bartlett.
In the summer of 2004 Bert George, Norman Head, Leslie Mallett,
Jean Garland and John Murphy met to create the Articles of
Association. In the fall of that year, the Chippanock Inn hosted the
first meeting. Members gathered and brought historical
memorabilia, which filled three rooms. Officers were elected and
goals were set to encourage and embrace programs promoting
genealogy research and family history, the history of railroading,
and the mapping of the cemeteries. During 2005 they worked to
develop the organizational “nuts and bolts” by networking with
established societies to research and build policies and procedures
for accepting collections and creating a Constitution and By-Laws.
The membership grew to 57 and programs were presented by Peter
Crane on the history of Livermore, Marty Engstrom on his years on
Mt. Washington, and Ben English on railroading in Bartlett.
Year two continued the Society’s steady growth when Stoney
Morrell of the Morrell Corporation offered use of a chalet, provided
utility costs were assumed. With room to store and expand,
intensive research to finance equipment to catalog and archive its
growing collection began. The first grant was written to the
Henney History Fund for a fire/water-proof file cabinet. A few “set-
backs” were encountered during that first year. The chalet was
broken into and the donated computer was stolen, and a furnace
malfunction required several days of clean up. Member projects
that year were participation in Bartlett Old Home Days festival, and
in November and December 2006 the oral history project entitled
Life, Legends and Lore - Village Voices became reality.
Now in its third year, the Society is proud to have its own website
at www.bartletthistory.org. It accommodates multiple users,
provides membership and contact forms, is keyword-searchable,
user-friendly and affordable. It is an evolving project and features
photos, sounds and links. Other 2007 projects include:
- A members-created float for the Bartlett July 4th parade
- Strengthening the Society’s infrastructure by addressing
regulatory compliance, creating a new file system, reinforcing and
expanding the policies and procedures manual
- The Bartlett Historical Society newsletter grew with its popular
feature, 100 Years Ago in Bartlett - News from the Villages
- A two-part beginning genealogy research workshop was presented
- Cemetery mapping and indexing, and the mapping and
documenting of historic homes and their residing families began
- The History of… project was created to explore the history of
skiing in Bartlett
During 2007, the Society presented programs for members and the
public:
- The Grand Hotels of the White Mountains with David Emerson
- Tours of the Limmer Property (aka Intervale Playground and
Harmony Acres,) and the Sut and Margaret Marshall horse-drawn
wagon collection
- New Hampshire Humanities Council programs - Songs of Old New
Hampshire and Witches, Pop Culture and the Past
The 2007 membership has grown to 162 members and the calendar
has included 30 days of activity. Notable events in Bartlett’s
history were addressed by the reading of The Historical Impact and
Significances of the Railroads in Bartlett, NH by Scotty Mallett, BHS
Railroad Historian, and the July 13, 1893 fire, which wiped out the
center of Bartlett Village, from the Concord Evening Monitor.
Presenting members agreed the future of BHS is bright. The board
continues to fulfill its mission to preserve and protect all
documents and items of historic value concerning the history of
the Town of Bartlett, NH. In 2008, the Society will host a three-day
gala, the Bartlett School Alumni Reunion, and invite all who
attended Bartlett schools. The Society goals for 2008 are to
increase member involvement in ongoing projects and programs;
coordinate with other societies and organizations to present joint
programs and events for the entire Valley; present more Humanities
Council programs and field trips; and work with the schools to
create history-related youth programs. With an active membership,
there will be no limit on fulfilling our potential.
Leslie Mallett speaks of the
early attempts at forming the
Bartlett Historical Society.
early attempts at forming the
Bartlett Historical Society.
| Check out the Jackson Historical Society website! |
| In 2007, grant applications grew and awards to the Society include: - Pequawket Foundation for the PastPerfect software program and a laptop computer - Henney History Fund for a multi- function printer/scanner/copier - NH Electric Cooperative for equipment to support the Life, Legends and Lore Project |
| Witches, Pop Culture and the Past |
The Bartlett Historical Society was
pleased to offer an audio-visual
program, Witches, Pop Culture
and the Past - a presentation by
NH Humanities Council scholar,
Dr. Robin DeRosa, Assistant
Professor of English at Plymouth
State University.
pleased to offer an audio-visual
program, Witches, Pop Culture
and the Past - a presentation by
NH Humanities Council scholar,
Dr. Robin DeRosa, Assistant
Professor of English at Plymouth
State University.
“Hang her” cries the raucous
spectator. In 1692, 19 people
were executed in Salem and
hundreds imprisoned during a
witch hunt we still discuss
today. When Salem tells its
witch stories, history, tourism
and performance collide, and
“truth” (both moral and
macabre) vies with spooky thrills
for its authentic place in history
spectator. In 1692, 19 people
were executed in Salem and
hundreds imprisoned during a
witch hunt we still discuss
today. When Salem tells its
witch stories, history, tourism
and performance collide, and
“truth” (both moral and
macabre) vies with spooky thrills
for its authentic place in history
We had a tremendous turnout on Wednesday,
October 17th at Flatbread Pizza Company in
North Conway for pizza and socializing, before
and after the program, which started at 6:30pm.
During this Flatbread benefit night, a portion of
every pizza sold was donated to the Society -
resulting in a $252 donation - thank you so much
to all who attended and to Flatbread Pizza.
This program, sponsored by the New Hampshire
Humanities Council and geared toward an adult
audience, was free and open to the public.
October 17th at Flatbread Pizza Company in
North Conway for pizza and socializing, before
and after the program, which started at 6:30pm.
During this Flatbread benefit night, a portion of
every pizza sold was donated to the Society -
resulting in a $252 donation - thank you so much
to all who attended and to Flatbread Pizza.
This program, sponsored by the New Hampshire
Humanities Council and geared toward an adult
audience, was free and open to the public.
.