Book

Blake's History of the town of Warwick (1873)

History of Warwick from its first settlement to 1854
Brought down to the present (1873) by others

Jonathan Blake, Jr. (5.29.1780 - 4.13.1864) gave a series of lectures on Warwick's History to the Warwick Lyceum. The manuscript(s) were transcribed by his brother and brought to the year 1873 by the Rev. John Goldsbury and Deacon Hervey Barber.

This copy of the book was presented to the Historical Society by Alice Wilber Petersen in memory of her sister Gladys Wilber, Nov 25, 1949

Book is located in display case just inside door of museum

Approximate era
1901-1925
Donated by
Alice Wilber Petersen
Donation date
1949

Photo album of old schools and students in Warwick

This photo album contains photos of Brook Schoolhouse, Beech Hill School, Village School, Center School and group photos of classes, some in the late 1800s and some in the early 1900s Individual teacher photos include: Rhoda Cook, Fanny Mason, Elinor Baron, Ruby Piper, and Thouin & Brown. A Program leaflet entitled Exhibition, of Warwick High School, presented at B.G. Putnam's Hall, Nov. 11, 1859 with numerous participants.

Year (or year range)
1859-1930
Approximate era
1901-1925