A Historical Sketch of the New Hampshire Historical Society : Historical New Hampshire.

Title:

A Historical Sketch of the New Hampshire Historical Society : Historical New Hampshire.

Author:

New Hampshire Historical Society (Concord, NH).

Call Number:

977.8 N5321h

Publication Information:

Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1947.

Physical Description:

p. 4-25 : illustrations.

Source:

Concord, New Hampshire: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1947 Vol. 4 (April 1947) Historical New Hampshire

Description:

The article discusses the history of the New Hampshire Historical Society, founded in 1823 in Concord, New Hampshire. It examines the roles of founders Jacob Bailey Moore and John Farmer and the presidencies of New Hampshire Governor William Plumer and teacher William Cleaves Todd. U.S. President Franklin Pierce's membership is also noted. Other topics include the Society's election of officers and the acceptance of women as members in 1880. The acquisitions of various items are discussed, including the papers of William Plumer, historian Jeremy Belknap, and U.S. Secretary of State Daniel Webster.

Subjects:

Periodicals History. , New Hampshire state history.

People:

Moore, Jacob Bailey. , Farmer, John. , Plumer, William, 1759-1850. , Todd, William Cleaves. , Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852.

Organizations:

New Hampshire Historical Society Periodicals History.

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