DANVERS Road Show

Partners: Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, Danvers Historical Society, Metallic Fusion Precision Welders, Cranney Self Storage, Danvers Archival Center, DCAT, Danvers High School, Rebecca Nurse Homestead

Host: Peabody Institute Library of Danvers
Location: Danvers, MA
June 26, 2010

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Our Apple Cider Press

Comments: Family members in my back yard making yearly (in the fall) apple cider. Every fall, my family would collect apples off our tree and make apple cider. Sometimes, they would make up to twenty gallons. The women were in the kitchen, making apple pies.

Contributor: Linda Kilroy (ID# 999)

Date: 1990 / 09 /

Where: Danvers Highland School

Who: Kris Kilroy, Jeffrey Kilroy, Charles Kilroy.


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Quilt by Linda Kilroy of Danvers

Comments: I made this quilt from a pattern found at the Lowell Quilt Museum. I have made hand-made quilts for each of my two sons and four nephews. They will get them as wedding presents.

Contributor: Linda Kilroy (ID# 999)

Date: 2005 / /

Where: Danvers Highland School

Who: Linda Kilroy


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Ocean Walk - Newport, Rhode Island - Native Danvers Family

Comments: New member to the family - Ania. She married my son, Jeff, in 2008 and she was born in Poland.

Contributor: Linda Kilroy (ID# 999)

Date: 2006 / 07 /

Where: Newport, RI Mansion and Ocean Walk

Who: Kris Kilroy, Ania Kuchnik Kilroy, Jeffrey Kilroy


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Linda Kilroy at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show

Comments: Linda Kilroy holding family photos (Image# 42.1.1.jpg, 42.1.2.jpg, 42.1.3.jpg) at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show at the Peabody Institute Library on June 26, 2010.

Contributor: Linda Kilroy (ID# 999)

Date: 2010 / 6 / 26

Where: Danvers Peabody Institute Library

Who: Linda Kilroy


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Christmas Raffle Drawing

Comments: Memory of my father in his role as Selectman.

Contributor: Susan Pelletier Ortins (ID# 1008)

Date: 1957 / 12 /

Where: Danvers Downtown department store - Nessan's

Who: Donald Pelletier - Selectman, Louis Nessan - owner, Arthur Whalen - Selectman


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Pelletier Homestead

Comments: My family homestead - father lived his whole life in this house and raised a family of eight children. Mother remained in house until 1999 after Dad died.

Contributor: Susan Pelletier Ortins (ID# 1008)

Date: 1980 / /

Where: Danvers Tapleyville

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Don Pelletier, Selectman, Signing Important Document

Comments: Dad, in his capacity as Danvers Selectman, was signing an important document for the town and we were "witnessing" at the dining room table.

Contributor: Susan Pelletier Ortins (ID# 1008)

Date: 1957 / /

Where: Danvers Tapleyville

Who: Susan Pelletier, Donald Pelletier, Jeffrey Pelletier


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The Great Oak Tree at Great Oak School

Comments: Michael is standing beneath the Great Oak tree just prior to it being cut down. Michael attended Great Oak School.

Contributor: Susan Pelletier Ortins (ID# 1008)

Date: 1994 / 11 /

Where: Danvers 

Who: Michael Ortins (4 years old)


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Susan Pelletier Ortins at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show

Comments: Susan Pelletier Ortins holding a family photo (Image# 42.10.2.jpg) at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show at the Peabody Institute Library on June 26, 2010.

Contributor: Susan Pelletier Ortins (ID# 1008)

Date: 2010 / 6 / 26

Where: Danvers Peabody Institute Library

Who: Susan Pelletier Ortins


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Paul Gareri (Studio Photo)

Comments: Best guitarist to come out of Danvers, still playing today with F-Troop at the Blues Jam on Thursday nights at the Franco-American Club in Beverly, MA. Also, T.C. and the Torpedos playing at the Franco and other local spots.

Contributor: Cathy Gareri (ID# 1033)

Date: 1983 / /

Where: Beverly 

Who: Paul Gareri


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The Trend, 1981 (Studio Photo)

Comments: Band changes name to "Sparky Lane". Popular band, played locally at Grovers and The Rat.

Contributor: Cathy Gareri (ID# 1033)

Date: 1981 / /

Where: Beverly 

Who: Paul Gareri, Andy Kurpess, Rich Appel, Rick Gadbois


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Nelson Person (Band Photo)

Comments: Popular band from Danvers. Music played on Kiss 108 and college radio. Hit song, "Runta Runta". Band played at Grovers in Beverly, and at The Rat, The Channel, and The Balcony in Boston. Also played in New York City. Auditioned for major record labels. Almost made "the big time".

Contributor: Cathy Gareri (ID# 1033)

Date: 1987 / /

Where: Danvers 

Who: Rick Davis, Paul Gareri, Danny Paradis, Vini Contreas


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Cathy Gareri at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show

Comments: Cathy Gareri holding a photo of her husband (Image# 42.101.1.jpg) at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show at the Peabody Institute Library on June 26, 2010.

Contributor: Cathy Gareri (ID# 1033)

Date: 2010 / 6 / 27

Where: Danvers Peabody Institute Library

Who: Cathy Gareri


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My Parents, Dressed for a Night on the Town

Comments: My parents went out together and had fun socializing and dancing. They still have these clothes. Photo was taken on a Saturday night in the 1970s.

Contributor: Edward Jordan (ID# 1037)

Date: / /

Where: Danvers Danversport

Who: Fred Jordan, Matylda Jordan


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My Grandparents on Their Wedding Day, During the Roaring Twenties.

Comments: The history of my family is not forgotten. Note the style of clothes, flowers. Photo taken in the early 1920s.

Contributor: Edward Jordan (ID# 1037)

Date: / /

Where: Salem 

Who: Walter Jordan, Stella Jordan (Opolski), Sophie Opolski, Della Chase, Unknown groomsman


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My Family and Myself Going Off to Church

Comments: Sunday tradition - going to Church. Couldn't wait to get home and change into play clothes.

Contributor: Edward Jordan (ID# 1037)

Date: 1963 / 05 /

Where: Danvers Danversport

Who: Fred Jordan, Matylda Jordan, Steve Jordan, Ed Jordan, Jamie Jordan


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North Shore Career Center Job Fair at the Peabody Institute Library 2009

Comments: One of our best collaborations.

Contributor: Donna G. Maturi (ID# 1035)

Date: 2009 / 07 / 10

Where: Danvers Peabody Institute Library

Who: Donna Maturi, Mark Whitmore, Kimberly Jones, Lisa Brown, Cesar Santana, Bob Frazier, Sandra Efstration, Anthony Rizzuto, Charlene Snow, Bill Warmack, Paul Ventresca


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Grey Gables - Nursing School at Danvers State Hospital

Comments: Building demolished in the 2000s. Photo taken in the late 1990s. John Alziapedi, Mass. State Film Office, donated photos to the Peabody Institute Library.

Contributor: Donna G. Maturi (ID# 1035)

Date: / /

Where: Danvers Hawthorne

Who:


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Kirkbride Building, Danvers State Hospital

Comments: Main Building at the State Hospital. John Alzipedi of the Mass. State Film Office donated this photo to the Peabody Institute Library. Photo was taken in the late 1990s.

Contributor: Donna G. Maturi (ID# 1035)

Date: / /

Where: Danvers Hathorne

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Panorama Danvers State Hospital

Comments: Photo was taken in the late 1990s.

Contributor: Donna G. Maturi (ID# 1035)

Date: / /

Where: Danvers Hathorne

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Peabody Institute Library

Comments: Photo was taken in the 1970s, before the 1980s underground addition.

Contributor: Ronald A. Gagnon (ID# 1039)

Date: / /

Where: Danvers 15 Sylvan Street

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Town Manager and Library Director at Library Function Promoting Addition

Comments: Photo was taken in the 1970s at 15 Sylvan Street.

Contributor: Ronald A. Gagnon (ID# 1039)

Date: / /

Where: Danvers Peabody Institute Library

Who:


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Dad With Pontiac

Comments: House pictured (across from 16 Appleton) - now torn down and replaced.

Contributor: Ronald A. Gagnon (ID# 1039)

Date: 1953 / 07 /

Where: Danvers 16 Appleton Street

Who: Adelard A. Gagnon


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Wonder Girl

Comments: Elizabeth was about five years old and loved watching Wonder Woman on TV, so she just had to put together a costume and run around fighting injustice with her magic rope and bracelet. She posed in front of the door to her 17th century house in old Salem Village (Danvers).

Contributor: Richard B. Trask (ID# 1032)

Date: 1982 / /

Where: Danvers 35 Centre Street

Who: Elizabeth Trask (my daughter) as Wonder Woman


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Certificate Recognizing the 8th Graders Who Marched With DHS Band in Rose Bowl.

Comments: Given to me after marching in the Rose Bowl Parade with the High School Band. Recognizes achievement.

Contributor: Tim Jordan (ID# 1040)

Date: 2010 / 06 / 01

Where: Danvers 

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Myself with Marching Snare in Meggan Duggan Parade

Comments: Shows myself in band, having a good time in uniform.

Contributor: Tim Jordan (ID# 1040)

Date: 2010 / /

Where: Danvers Danvers Square

Who: Tim Jordan with marching snare drum.


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Tim Jordan at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show

Comments: Tim Jordan holding a photo of the Danvers High School Marching Band at the 2010 Rose Bowl Parade at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show at the Peabody Institute Library on June 26, 2010.

Contributor: Tim Jordan (ID# 1040)

Date: 2010 / 6 / 26

Where: Danvers Peabody Institute Library

Who: Tim Jordan


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School Street Variety Store

Comments: I lived across the street for 22 years.

Contributor: James McNiff (ID# 1009)

Date: 1985 / 12 / 12

Where: Danvers School Street

Who:


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1951 Danvers Little League All-Star Team

Comments: I am on the team.

Contributor: James McNiff (ID# 1009)

Date: 1951 / 5 / 12

Where: Danvers 

Who:


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James McNiff at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show

Comments: James McNiff holding a local history painting at the Danvers Mass. Memories Road Show at the Peabody Institute Library on June 26, 2010.

Contributor: James McNiff (ID# 1009)

Date: 2010 / 6 / 26

Where: Danvers Peabody Institute Library

Who: James McNiff


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