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1. Private Lyons Wakeman was not what he seemed to be. He was really a she, Sarah Rosetta Wakeman who fought as a common soldier in the Civil War. The letters tell of army life in the defenses of Washington D.C. and on the march and in battle during the 1864 Louisiana Red River Campaign. Although Wakeman did not survive the war, her letters remain as a singular record of female military life in the ranks. - book

   Burgess, Lauren Cook

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2. A collection of memories of miners recapturing life in the coal mining camps of West Virginia a century ago. One entry , (Pages 52-54) written by John Veysey, is about Father Everett Briggs who was born in 1908 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He helped build St. Barbara's Nursing Home in Monongah where he still holds the position of assistant administrator. The nursing home was built as a memorial to the Monongah miners, hundreds of men who lost their lives in 1907. - book

   Bonasso, Russell F.

   Record Type: Library

   
3. Bernardine starts with her life in Fitchburg as a girl growing up. Her move to New York tells the story of living there when the Plaza Hotel was one year old; when Greenwich Village was an unspoiled Bohemia; when at the close of World War I the boys came marching up 5th Avenue; and when the Casino was in Central Park, and hobo huts lined the Hudson. It is not an autobiography, but a way of life bringing up children on Riverside Drive; Broadway; books, concerts, churches, cats, etc. in New York. - book

   Scherman, Bernardine Kielty

   Record Type: Library

   
4. An upper grammar school or early high school level book in the instruction of civics. It was written for this level since few students went beyond these grades. This book states briefly and simply facts of the several governments under which we live. The book also appears to encourage right living as in self control and a good conscience. - book

   Forman, S.E., PhD.

   Record Type: Library

   
5. "This book has been written mainly to show the young business man the application of salemanship principles to every walk of life- whether it be selling, a profession, or just a trade, for no matter what one does in this world he must employ salesmanship fundamentals if he is ever to be a success." - book

   Fernald, Charles H., M.B.A.

   Record Type: Library

   
6. Inaugural Address of the Mayor, Hon. George Robbins, Government and officers of the city, Report of the City Physician, City Engineer, Trustees of the Public Library, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, School Committee, Water Commissioners, Chief of Police, Inspector of Milk and Vinegar, Superintendent of Streets, City Solicitor, Overseers of Poor, City Clerk, City Auditor, Assessors appraisal of city property, Treasurer and Collector,and Reduction of City Debt. - book

   Record Type: Library

   
7. Inaugural Address of the Mayor, Hon.Charles S. Hayden, Government and officers of the city, School Committee, Trustees of the Public Library, Water Commissioner, City Engineer, Fire Department, Overseers of the Poor, Board of Health, City Physician, Superintendent of Streets, City Solicitor, Trustees of the Public Burial Grounds, Chief of Police, City Treasurer, Reduction of the City Debt, Committee on Finance, City Clerk, City Auditor, Valuation of City Property, Catalogue of the Government of the City of Fitchburg. - book

   Record Type: Library

   
8. A gutsy, gruesome, meticulously research look at the day-to-day existence of a single Federal regiment's exploits in the final year of the Civil War. Diaries and letters of the soldiers are extensively quoted. Included are maps, illustrations, rosters, and appendixes. - book

   Wilkinson, Warren

   Record Type: Library

   
9. New York when the Plaza Hotel was one year old; when Greenwich Village was an unspoiled Bohemia; when N.Y's Own- the 77th Division- came marching up Fifth Avenue; the Casino glittered in Central Park; hobo huts lined the Hudson. It is about bringing up children on Riverside Drive; Broadway, books, concerts, churches, cats. - book

   Scherman, Bernadine Kielty

   Record Type: Library

   
10. A history of the Calvinistic Congregational Church and Society with an introduction on the Separation of Church and State and an historical sketch of the C.C. Sunday School by Ebebezer Bailey. Illustrations included. Portraits of Rev. Samuel Worcester, D.D. and Rev. Rufus A. Putnam and photos of the church. - book

    Hitchcock, George A.

    Record Type: Library

    
11. A book of poems dedicated "For my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ With my Love for Rose and her family. Especially for my Father & Mother And family and Fallen Brothers through the years who stood by me and all my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Especially for all the Brothers in 'Seed of Abraham' Motorcycle Club My Brothers in Christ" E - book

    Gentile, Gino

    Record Type: Library

    
12. Genealogies and biographical sketches of: Anthony Potter of Ipswich, Mass. George Potter of Portsmouth, R. I. George Potter of Lancaster, England Ichabod Potter of Portsmouth, R. I. John and Wm. Potter of New Haven, Conn. Martin Potter of South Shields, England Martin Potter of Philadelphia, PA. Nathaniel Potter of Portsmouth, R. I. Nicholas Potter of Lynn, Mass. Robert Potter of Warwick, R. I. - book

    Potter, Charles Edward

    Record Type: Library

    
13. Worcester: its past and present. A brief historical review of two hundred years, with an exhibit of the industries and resources of the city at the commencement of the third century of her existence ... with a description of points of interest, views of public and private buildings, biographical sketches and portraits ... - book

    Wood, Oliver B.

    Record Type: Library

    
14. A history of Journalism in Fitchburg from the time the first printing office and newspaper was established in October, 1830 until the death of William J. Merriam in 1887. The facts and figures herein are just an outline of the history. Photos of the following: James E. Wharton, Nathaniel Wood, local newspapers, Rev. William Cushing, Rufus C. Torrey, William S. Wilder, Augustine J.H. Duganne, William J. Merriam, more local newspapers, Elisha Garfield, William C. Elleck, William F. Young, Charles Robinson, John J. Piper, more local newspapers, and Sidney D. Willis. - book

    Garfield, James F.D.

    Record Type: Library

    
15. Contiuation of the story of the Mills Family ( we don't have vol.1 ) - descendants of Simon Mills, whose earliest date in America is found at Windsor , CT 18 October 1639,through his son John Mills of Simsbury, CT and through John's son Joseph Mills of Simsbury and West Simsbury,CT. - book

    Mills, Katie R. and Mills, Ralph E.

    Record Type: Library

    
16. This book portrays the social and economic conditions in which the revolts of the 1840's took their rise; interprets the purposes of those involved, their reactions to the new industialism; traces the movements and experiments, working-class and reform, that emerged, and their transformation as the period advanced. - book

    Ware, Norman

    Record Type: Library

    
17. A collection of tools and other items such as were published in Yankee Magazine under the topic "What's It". It is set up to be played as a parlor game with each photo of an item accompanied by a clue to the identity or purpose of the item. Answers are given on the following double-page spread. - book

    Yankee Magazine

    Record Type: Library

    
18. History of John Morison , of Londonderry, N. H. and his descendants ( 9 generations from 1628 - 1880 ). History of Samuel Morison of Londonderry , N.H. ,1730 and his descendants. History of Charter Robert Morison of Londonderry N. H. ,1719 and his descendants. Morisons of Nottingham, N.H. Morrisons of Virginia. Morisons of Pennsylvania. Morrisons of Delaware. Mirrisons of Cape Breton N.S. - book

    Morrison, Leonard A.

    Record Type: Library

    
19. A photographic record of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. "On the morning of September 11th, a new kind of horror shook the world. Terrorists crashed two passenger airliners into the World Trade Center in the worst attack on U.S. soil in the nation's history. But at the same time a new generation of heroes rose up to fight it. This book chronicles not only the devastation of that day, but also the valor and heroism of those who saved thousands of lives." - book

    Photographers of The New York City Police Department

    Record Type: Library

    
20. Very little information because of the language. The author will return to give a translation of the chapter that pertains to Fitchburg. Translation received and filed in manuscripts file under Kinoshita, Jun. Title: Chapter 10 The Origin of the Fitchburg Plan: Machinist Strike in 1907 About industrial education: "on May 21, 1907, a report on industrial education...was finally submitted to the city council by its joint standing committee on education." - book

    Kinoshita, Jun

    Record Type: Library