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October, 2018 Archive

Behind the Scenes, Exhibits

A “Mini-Exhibit” Gallery and the Great Fire of 1928

Plans are underway to convert the small – but not too small – center room on the east side of the second floor of the museum building for use as a gallery for Mini Exhibits. Change is a very good...

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Library & Archive

Troy Mill Records and an “overjoyed” BBC

This circa 1910 photograph from the FRHS collection is captioned: “Troy Mill at end of Pocasset Street.” The ivy-clad granite mill, and wild vines meandering over retaining walls belie the fact;...

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Library & Archive

A Haul of High School Yearbooks

On the subject of Fall River high school yearbooks – specifically, acquiring them for the FRHS collection – I recently wrote: “Sometimes, one simply need ask.” Very true … and then some....

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Florence Cook Brigham Award

Memories of Florence Cook Brigham, and An Award in Her Honor

On the evening of Thursday, October 4th, the FRHS hosts the third annual Florence Cook Brigham Award dinner – a fine event – named in honor of our beloved third curator, noted Fall River...

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