Worcester s history books

In 20192020 worcester college celebrates the admission of women as undergraduates to the college 40 years ago in 1979. This project began about two years after hixon and another group of history students worked on a similar project about worcester fallen civil war soldiers. Jan 07, 2020 a finding aid describes an archival collection. Southwick the history of the city from its incorporation until the present day.

Read about the history of worcester and see specially selected local historic photographs. Outside of talking to residents, ceccacci s research included time at wpi, the antiquarian. Finding aids for wsu archives collections are available as pdfsclick on the hotlinked collection title in the boxes below. All public programs through may 15 have been canceled. Some of these publications exist in print in the wsu rare books collection. Books about the massachusetts city worcester, mass. Books that are about the history of worcester and some present day books worcester warehouse fire of december 3, 1999. Also once known as the worcester lunatic asylum and the bloomingdale asylum, this psychiatric facility s history dates back to before the main building was built. By the time of the domesday book in 1086 worcester probably had a population of about 2,000. Worcestershire area local history discover books amberley. Books and media worcester historical museum worcester. Feb 09, 2020 the museum has scheduled discovery days to give people the opportunity to share their stories of worcesters african american history to be included in the worcester black history project. Their history and the people who lived and worked in them by terry wardle isbn.

Worcester was established as a town on june 14, 1722, chosen the shire town or county seat of worcester county in 1731, and incorporated as a city on february 29, 1848. This page is for for messages of condolence for the firefighters of the 1999 warehouse fire that took 6 lives. Indeed, it is hard to overstate the importance of the river in the city s history. The project now includes worcester public library as a collaborator in bringing rare historical materials to a broader audience through digitization and webaccessibility. The worcester county historical society is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to discovering, preserving and disseminating the rich natural and cultural history of. Kappa delta pi honor society, 19332004 records of the kappa delta pi kdp honor society, worcester state chapter. Todays library is a vital and vibrant place of information and learning, used and valued by people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Discovered in the early 1900s, the time of origin and purpose are still in question. Books that are about the history of worcester and some present day books worcester warehouse fire of december 3, 1999 this page is for for messages of condolence for the firefighters of the 1999 warehouse fire that took 6 lives. Moynihan is professor emeritus of history and chair of the history department at assumption college in worcester. Worcesters first police officers of color saluted news. Worcester a new book has captured a slice of one of worcesters robust pieces of history, the life of the families who helped guide its journey from agriculture to the american industrial. The deadliest tornado in new england history, it damaged a large part of the city and surrounding towns.

Worcester public library opened its doors to the public on april 30, 1860 on. If you accept the challenge, be prepared to enter the dark side of the history of worcester, massachusetts. On december 23, 1859, the worcester city council passed an ordinance establishing the worcester public library and accepted a gift of 7,000 books from dr. Nicole oconnell 19 does a rubbing of fallen soldiers names at memorial auditorium. The worcester room in the snow hill branch has an extensive collection of genealogy resources.

Treasures of worcester college from the collections of. For additional information on the history of psychiatry in worcester and the worcester state hospital, consult these resources, all available in the lamar soutter library. At a vital bridging point over the river severn and watched over by its beautiful cathedral, worcester has witnessed the comings and goings of monarchs and regicides. In 2009, he was named to the american academy of arts and sciences. History class publishes book about worcesters wwi soldiers. The following information comes from several sources, including the american antiquarian societys finding aids, articles and other materials at the worcester historical museum, files of the worcester telegram and gazette, and history of worcester and its people, by charles nutt, published 1919 asa bartlett press. The nipmuc indians destroyed the first settlement at worcester in 1675. As worcesters official history keepers, it is important that worcester historical museum captures this unique moment in our lives. History of science books from worcesters collections treasures of. Worcester womens history project american antiquarian. Read about the history of worcester and see specially. More worcester history what you are reading here about worcester are excerpts from our book worcester photographic memories by julie meech, just one of our photographic memories books. The museums newest exhibit is an hoscale model of worcesters early20thcentury trolley. Staying true to our mission, we aim to do just that.

The rare books collection includes more than 400 rare or unique. Bancroft heights the star of a new book about worcesters history. The worcester womens history project is a nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1994 to raise awareness of the importance of the first national womans rights convention and to highlight the role of worcester a center of radical abolitionist activity in the early womens rights movement. Worcester womens history project american antiquarian society. Worcester, mass history dealing with the massachusetts city. Society and political culture in worcester county, massachusetts 171861 by john l. History worcester massachusetts, first edition abebooks. In an informationrich and culturally diverse society, the worcester public library is a source of civic activity and pride, offering opportunities for the development of a literate and informed citizenry. Mar 25, 2020 a comprehensive multicultural, global and researchbased online collection of reference works, scholarly analysis, fulltext periodicals, primary documents, historical maps, atlases, image galleries, video and audio selections from archival newsreels and other sources. Of course, if you want to see postcards of worcester, check out my collection. Hollie doyle left school at 16 to pursue her dream of becoming a jockey and seven years later she is a. Oclc s webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Discover librarianselected research resources on massachusetts history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Part of the portmeirion group since 2009, royal worcester remains in the luxury tableware and giftware market, although production in worcester itself has ended.

It seems a good time, therefore, finally to answer a question occasioned by a gift label found in c. Includes online genealogy and history data, query board, resources, events. The office of the city clerk is the keeper of many significant historical records, memorabilia and information that is vital to worcesters heritage. Thinking about how exciting it will be to walk the streets of worcester when we return to the new normal. Worcester historical society 2017 membership newsletter visit us at. It would seem tiny to us but towns were very small in those days.

Apr 16, 2020 worcester the covid19 pandemic is undoubtedly historic, and the worcester historical museum plans to archive that history. After the construction of salisbury labs in 1889, a formal library space was established in boynton hall. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Miracle man of the western front by martin deranian, d. Worcester the worcester black history project, in partnership with the worcester historical museum and the city of worcester, honored the. A second attempt was made in the 1680s, but a permanent settlement did not take root until 17.

Mar 27, 2020 in 20192020 worcester college celebrates the admission of women as undergraduates to the college 40 years ago in 1979. Dw is a digital public history clearinghouse established by the worcester historical museum and worcester polytechnic institutes department of humanities and arts. Study for a history degree at worcester and you can learn history as its being written. Keeping worcesters history alive worcester historical society p. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional.

Worcester historical museum whm is the only institution devoted to local history. Donald worster born 1941 is an american environmental historian and was the hall distinguished professor of american history at the university of kansas. Online resources for local and regional history archives. Moynihan chronicles the fascinating early history of this bustling junction town and offers readers a frontrow view of worcesters dramatic, nearly forgotten past. The worcester women s history project is a nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 1994 to raise awareness of the importance of the first national woman s rights convention and to highlight the role of worcester a center of radical abolitionist activity in the early women s rights movement. Part of the portmeirion group since 2009, royal worcester remains in the luxury tableware and giftware. Sheldon benjamin and the history of psychiatry academic interest group, len levin and dr. List of books and articles about massachusetts history. Board of directors worcester county historical society md. These are books about worcester, the history and current events. Moynihan chronicles the fascinating early history of this bustling junction town and offers readers a frontrow view of worcester s dramatic, nearly forgotten past. Study for a history degree at worcester and you can learn history as it s being written. Southwick the history of the city from it s incorporation until the. Box 112 worcester, pa 19490 on the web at follow us on facebook worcesters wogglebug rides again.

Last month the library was one of 12 college libraries taking part as points on a college walking trail exploring history of science collections in. Worcester s early importance is partly due to its position on trade routes, but also because it was a centre of church learning and wealth, due to the very large possessions of the see and priory accumulated in the anglosaxon period. A comprehensive multicultural, global and researchbased online collection of reference works, scholarly analysis, fulltext periodicals, primary documents, historical maps, atlases, image galleries, video and audio selections from archival newsreels and other sources. The museum has scheduled discovery days to give people the opportunity to share their stories of worcesters african american history to be included in the worcester black history project. Leominster jockey aims to gallop into the history books. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It works with cooperating institutions to digitize, preserve and publish historical materials online and to collaboratively code big historical data. Including founding documents and materials related to programs, events, and membership. Newspaper clippings and related materials about worcester states history. Page 296 it being one chief project of that old deluder, satan, to keep men from the knowledge of the scriptures, as in former times by keeping them in an unknown tongue, so in these latter times by persuading from the use of tongues, that so at least the true sense and meaning of the original might be clouded by false glosses of saintseeming deceivers, that learning may not be buried in. Box 112 worcester, pa 19490 on the web at follow us on facebook and twitter oneroom schoolhouse exhibit. Aug 14, 2015 the ultimate goal of producing the book, welu said, was the preserve a piece of worcester s history.

Heart of the commonwealth worcester an illustrated history massachusetts by erskine, margaret a. Museum to compile archive of worcester in the pandemic news. Howland, c1860, by charles hersey page images at hathitrust the history, articles of faith, covenant, and standing rules, of the first church in worcester, mass. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.

On january 12, 1833, the old worcester insane asylum opened, and was the first of its kind constructed in the state of massachusetts. The following information comes from several sources, including the american antiquarian society s finding aids, articles and other materials at the worcester historical museum, files of the worcester telegram and gazette, and history of worcester and its people, by charles nutt, published 1919. Link to online collection of historical worcester town records. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Digital worcester dw emerged out of a partnership between worcester historical museum and the humanities and arts department at worcester polytechnic institute. A second attempt was made in the 1680s, but a permanent settlement did not take root until. Worcester historical museum museum day smithsonian. Worcester is better than thatits time to remember these men and women. A 1661 census listed it as the 11th city of the kingdom and it flourished anew in the late 17th century, making good use of its position by the severn.

Located near the presidents office, the library room featured more than 15,000 volumes of books donated by faculty and alumni supplemented by a memorial fund established to honor founding president charles o. Worcester historical museum is closed until at least tuesday, may 5th. Worcester is a city, and county seat of, worcester county, massachusetts, united states. Royal worcester was established in 1751 and is believed to be the oldest or second oldest remaining english porcelain brand still in existence today this is disputed by royal crown derby, which claims 1750 as its year of establishment. At the beginning of the 20th century, worcester was one of the largest inland industrial cities in. The worcester rooms focus, naturally, is the genealogy and local history of worcester county, maryland. It includes information about the contents, the size, and history of the collection. Presidents message worcester womens history project wwhp. He is one of the founders of, and leading figures in, the field of environmental history. Cspans local content vehicles lcvs made a stop in their 2015 lcv cities tour in worcester, massachusetts, from october 1723 to feature the history and literary life of the community. The usgenweb projects site for worcester county, maryland. Southwick the history of the city from its incorporation until the. The worcester public library originated in 1859 with a donation of. It includes a research library of over 7,000 titles, an archive that houses thousands of documents, and a.

Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. A 1962 graduate of assumption preparatory school, he holds a bachelors degree from the college of the holy cross and masters and doctoral degrees from clark university. History of the worcester guards and the worcester city guards from 1840 to 1896. The jockey galloping into the history books jump to media player hollie doyle won more races than any other female jockey in 2019 and her eyes are now on the derby.

This book is about the secret catacombs, more than thirty rooms forty feet below the ground, that exist in the heart of the city of worcester, massachusetts. Worcester womens history project has been approached by the city of worcester to take on the task of commemorating one of our own, abby kelley foster, with a statue dedicated to the determined work she and so many other women, such as elizabeth cady stanton, clara barton and sojourner truth, who have contributed to womens rights and to. By the standards of the time worcester was a fair sized town. The usgenweb project s site for worcester county, maryland. Internet archive bookreader history of worcester county, massachusetts. Includes online genealogy and history data, query board, resources, events calendar, history, research help, and more. Archives collections archives libguides at worcester. Longeway challenges the reader, especially young readers, to take up the quest and explore the mystery of the catacombs to see what further information they can uncover through their own research. Worcester is located in central massachusetts, and is known as the heart of the commonwealth. For 1400 years worcester in the english midlands has played a unique part in the history of our island and the world beyond. Worcester, mass books about the massachusetts city. Bancroft heights the star of a new book about worcesters.

History of worcester and its people, volume 1 history of worcester and its people, charles nutt. Leominster jockey aims to gallop into the history books bbc. Beth israel and its rabbi were the subject of the book and they shall be my people. Front cover for the book worcester in the spanish war by alfred s. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. John green iii, and 4,000 books from the worcester lyceum and library association to jumpstart the new collection. Your lecturers will be the authors of some of the books youre using and youll even get the chance to contribute to their research. More once told tales of worcester county by albert b. Worcester history the city of worcester has a long and rich history of important people, places and events. What will you remember most about this time in worcesters and our nations history. Genealogy and local history worcester county library. Despite the disruption and destruction, worcester got back to business as soon as the fighting stopped.