Thayer Family Photos
These photos are indexed with descriptions. This is not usually the case for the majority of pictures in our collection. Meet the Thayer family.
Ralph Metcalf for Governor (NH)
1865
James Roger diary entry
January 29, 1909 (Friday)
Frost 22 degrees wind west and northwest, fine day. David teaming from mountain to Greenville Depot. Got letters from May, Hamish, and from Miss Barr in Boston with program of celebration of Burns Night. Mrs. Amee came today.
The American Party originated in 1849. Its members strongly opposed immigrants and followers of the Catholic Church. They were called Know-Nothings because members of the party were told to say 'I know nothing' when asked about it. Sounds familiar.