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The 2010 summer exhibit catalog from the
Jones River Village Historical Society tells the story of the neighborhood
of Rocky Nook in the first decades of the 20th century through a wonderful
selection of postcards. Drawing on the substantial collection of Kingston
resident David Pepe supplemented with additional materials contributed
by he family of the late Elaine Cox Sampson, Carolyn and George McSherry,
Mary Hathaway and the Local History Room, this volume captures the cottages,
the beaches, the streets and the people of the summer colony. Long-time
Rocky Nook residen Arthur "Zuke" Mullaney contributed his fond
reminiscences and colorful captions, while Society President Norman P.
Tucker added the preface and Kingston Public Library Archivist Susan Aprill
completed the design. It is available for $9.95 |
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Marking the Society's first century, this book explores the major "lines
of work" undertaken by the JRVHS since its founding. Members' work
on conservation of natural resources, cultivation of land, education,"village
improvement" and local history are described and illustrated. The
Bradford Homestead and the Society's public and private events are detailed
as well. The book reproduces the 2009 Summer Exhibit co-sponsored by the
Kingston Public Library and the Jones River Village Historical Society,
and is available for $9.95 |
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Written by Kingston Public Library Archivist Susan Aprill, this publication
describes the historical papers of the JRVHS held and maintained by the
Local History Room. The papers include both records and publications created
by the Society and historical documents collected by members. Each of
the 14 series -- broad categories used to structure and describe the collection
-- is defined and illustrated with photograph and ephemera. The publication
reproduces the 2008 Summer Exhibit co-sponsored by the Kingston Public
Library and the Jones River Village Historical Society, and is available
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Through Emily's Eyes: the photographs of Emily Fuller Drew Through Emily's Eyes, compiled by former Kingston Public Library Archivist Carrie A. Elliott, is a collection of photographs taken of Kingston by Emily Drew. Drew, a Kingston resident and historian, photographed Kingston as it under went changes through the development of the early twentieth century. This book is the 2006 exhibition catalog from the Summer Exhibit co-sponsored by the Kingston Public Library and the Jones River Village Historical Society. This book is available for $7.95 (limited quantities available!) |
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Life on the River: the flow of Kingston's industries Life on the River, compiled by former Kingston Public Library Archivist Carrie A. Elliott, is a comprehensive look at the history of fifteen water privileges on the Jones River and the industries in which they supported. This book is the 2005 exhibition catalog from the Summer Exhibit co-sponsored by the Kingston Public Library and the Jones River Village Historical Society. This book is available for $7.95 |
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Now available for the first time since 1926! Civic Progress and a History of her Industries, by Sarah Bailey and Emily Drew is the history of Kingston written for the two hundred anniversary of Kingston in 1926. This book provides a wonderful history of Kingston, focusing on her industrial development. $24.95 (limited quantities available!) |
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Looking for a little history lesson? Norman P. Tucker has published a book called Images of America: Kingston, which is available at the Library, both to borrow and to buy. This richly illustrated history of the Town uses numerous photographs from the Library's Local History Room, and all proceeds from the sale of these books bought at the Library benefit the Local History Room directly. The price is $19.95.
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Marshall Joyce's
Delano's Wharf (Giclee print) Picture perfect, this Kingston landmark is beautifully captured by the late Kingston artist Marshall Joyce. These prints are signed and number and are available only through the Kingston Public Library. Unframed prints (18" x 27") are available for $300.00. Only 48 prints were made, so quantities are therefore limited. |
Note cards |
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The
Kingston Public Library's Note cards |
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The Kingston
Public Library’s Jones River Through Time Note cards
Each packet contains fourteen cards, with two copies each of the seven mural panels, and an explanation of each panel. A history of the mural is included. Proceeds from the sale of the note cards will be used to support the Library’s Local History Room and Art Committee projects.
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Other Great Gifts |
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Kingston Public
Library book bags
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Entering Kingston magnets Available for $1.50 |
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Frederic C. Adams Public Library 100th Anniversary
Commemorative cup plates are available for $10.00 (image
of actual cup plate is unavailable, though the image to the left is the
image engraved on the cup plate)
Cup plates were widely used in the eighteenth and early nineteenth century. Hot tea was served in handless cups and poured into saucers to cool. Tea was drunk from the saucer while the cup was placed on a cup plate to protect the table. Each of these commemorative cup plates is signed with the Pairpoint trademark and the initials or monogram of the mold engraver. The molds are engraved by traditional methods, free-hand, directly in steel, with hammer and chisel. Pairpoint cup plates are hand pressed in 34% lead crystal. |
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