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Postcard : Paix sur la Terre (2) Sent from Tom Brady to Anna, 03-08-1919 -
Postcard : Paix sur la Terre Sent from Tom Brady to Anna, date unknown -
Postcard : L'Hotel de Ville Sent from Tom Brady to Anna, 12-08-1918 -
Postcard : Woman in a hat Sent from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, 04-19-1918 -
Postcard : Embroidery : I think of you Sent from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, 01-14-1918 -
Postcard : Embroidery Sent from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, 01-27-1918 -
Postcard : Bonne Annee Sent from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, date unknown -
Postcard : Vision Chere... Postcard from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, 06-10-1918 -
Postcard : Souvenir affectueux Sent from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, 06-05-1918 -
Postcard : A think of France Sent from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, 01-25-1918 -
Postcard : Dream of the Abesent [sic] Sent from Tom Brady to Anna Desjardins, 12-15-1917 -
Postcard : U.S. Navy Sent from Albert Gould to Anna Desjardins -
Postcard : I Hate Work... Sent from Tom Brady to Anna, 09-05-1914 -
William Francis Leahy Testimonial Picture shows framed testimonial of William Francis Leahy. The testimonial is signed by Jesse F. Stevens, the Adjutant General, and Calvin Coolidge, the Governor of Massachusetts and future President of the United States. -
Portrait of William Francis Leahy This picture includes William Francis Leahy (right) who served in WWI. Photo includes two other soldiers, identities unknown. -
Newspaper clipping, Frank Lawson This article details Frank Lawson's injuries and successes at the onset of the War, and highlights some of his first-hand accounts via correspondence. See Collection Description for more information on Frank Lawson. -
Honorable discharge of Pvt. Edwin Hatt Honorable discharge of Pvt. Edwin Hatt -
Article Detailing Injuries of Pvt. Edwin Hatt Pvt. Edwin Hatt of 8 Nursery St. in Salem, MA was wounded in Germany during his service in WWII. -
Portrait of William Anthony Moran in US Navy Uniform Portrait of William Anthony Moran in US Navy Uniform. -
Grave marker of William Anthony Moran Photograph details the grave marker of William Anthony Moran, who served in the US Army during WWI. -
Letter from Alice Kieran to James Kieran, 01-01-1919 Letter from Alice Kieran to James Kieran, 01-01-1919 -
Letter from Walter to James Kieran, 12-25-1918 Letter from Walter to James Kieran, 12-25-1918 -
Letter from to James Kieran, 12-19-1918 Letter from to James Kieran, 12-19-1918 -
Letter from Peter Kieran to James Kieran, 12-17-1918 Letter from Peter Kieran to James Kieran, 12-17-1918 -
Letter from Margaret Conley to James Kieran, 12-08-1918 Letter from Margaret Conley to James Kieran, 12-08-1918 -
Letter from Alice Kieran to James Kieran, 12-01-1918 Letter from Alice Kieran to James Kieran, 12-01-1918 -
Letter from Sadie to James Kieran, 12-01-1918 Letter from Sadie to James Kieran, 12-01-1918 -
Letter from Mae Burke to James Kieran, 02-09-1918 Letter from Mae Burke to James Kieran, Feb. 9, 1918 -
Newspaper Clippings - WWI Alice Kieran collected clippings from the Salem Evening News from 1917-1919. These clippings mention her son, James Kieran, and his friends from Salem. -
Kieran Family Home The Kieran Family lived at 21 Briggs St. in Salem.This building was originally part of the Elias Hasket Derby estate, located on Derby St. in Salem, built by Samuel McIntire from 1795-1799. The original mansion was divided, and this part of the building was relocated to Briggs St. On July 1, 1909, the building was sold to Peter Kieran, who passed the house on to Peter J. and Alice Kieran, James' parents. The property stayed in the family until August 15, 1936. All information was derived from Historic Salem Inc.'s House History for the property. -
L'Architecture Francaise a l'Epoque Ogivale - L'Eglise Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris Book of postcards featuring the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. All postcards are blank. -
Popular Songs of the A.E.F. For the full booklet, please go to HathiTrust. -
When You Go Home A booklet given to WWI soldiers, printed by the War Department. For the full booklet, please go to the Internet Archive. -
Picture of S.S. Manchuria A photo of the U.S.S. Manchuria, the vessel that returned James H. Kieran home from the War. SS Manchuria was a passenger and cargo liner launched 1903 for the San Francisco-trans Pacific service of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. During World War I the ship was commissioned 25 April 1918—11 September 1919 for United States Navy service as USS Manchuria (ID-1633). -
The Manchuria Messenger, Vol. 1 No. II Newsletter of the U.S.S. Manchuria. Pamphlet mentions the 71st Regiment, C.A.C. -
The Manchuria Messenger, Vol. 1 No. III Newsletter of the U.S.S. Manchuria. Pamphlet mentions the 71st Regiment, C.A.C. -
Letter from E. Lindon Butler to James Kieran A letter sent to James Kieran during his service in WWI. -
John J. Pershing Letter Letter sent by John J. Pershing at the conclusion of WWI to all soldiers. -
Framed WWI Ephemera Framed ephemera of James H. Kieran's service in WWI. Includes three buttons, three pieces of fabris from uniform, a set of dog tags and one portrait. -
Blood donor certificate Donor card of James H. Kieran, issued October 3, 1952. -
Veterans identification card James H. Kieran's Veterans Identification Card, issued May 24, 1941. -
A Prayer for soldiers "A Prayer for Soldiers. O God, I beseech Thee, watch over the souls of those who are exposed to the horrors of war, and to the spiritual dangers peculiar to a Soldier's life. Give them such strong faith that no human respect may ever lead them to deny it, or fear to practice it, and do Thou by Thy grace fortify them against the contagion of bad example, that being preserved from vice and serving Thee faithfully, they may be ready to meet death whenever it may arrive. Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Amen. "Mother of God, be with them on the battlefield during life and at the hour of death, and obtain for them that they may die in the grace of Thy Son. Amen. "May their Guardian Angel bless and protect them. Amen." -
Jim Kieran's X-ray Findings This is an x-ray summary for Jim Kieran after his birth on March 14, 1941. Jim Kieran is the son of James H. Kieran. -
James H. Kieran, Attorney-at-Law envelope An envelope from James H. Kieran's career as a lawyer. James passed the Bar in 1927 and worked as a lawyer at 53 Washington St. in Salem, MA. -
Poem to the New Lawyer An envelope and matching stationary with a poem written on it. Poem reads: "Here's to the boy who passed the bar/I hope his glory spreads wide and far/And as a lawyer he will be good/And prosecute the law as he should." -
Blue Star, Framed Photo Photo shows James H. Kieran in uniform, in a special frame designed to replicate the Service Flag. Alice Kieran (mother of James H. Kieran) hung her blue star Service Flag from the front of her home in Salem, MA. From Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.: "The Service flag is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities. "The Service flag, also called the Blue Star Flag, was designed and patented by WWI Army Captain Robert L. Queisser of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front line. The flag quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in service. President Wilson became part of this history when in 1918 he approved a suggestion made by the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defenses that mothers who had lost a child serving in the war wear a gold gilt star on the traditional black mourning arm band. This led to the tradition of covering the blue star with a gold star on the Service flag to indicate that the service member has died." -
Kieran Family Portrait James H. Kieran's grandfather (bottom row, second from right), also named James Kieran, immigrated to the United States from Ireland in the 1800's. -
Veterans march James Kieran leading Legioners (?) in a march down Washington St. (?) -
Group Photo of "Score Club" The "Score Club" was the informal name for James H. Kieran's group of friends. The group was made up of young men who met at the Salem YMCA. The text on the back reads: "Front Row, left to right - Fred Full, Charlie Mahoney, Pruggy Cahill 2nd Row, L to R - Carit Makeaert, stone, Fred St. Armand, Bill Marchaud, Harvard Lee Top row L to R - Jim Paige, Jim Kieran, Bill Michaels, Mo Alpers, Don McClaskey, Gene Stover can't figure others Arthur Martinson next to H Lee I think" -
Address book Pvt. James H. Kieran, Battery E. 71st Artillery C.A.C. A.E.F. For the full book, please visit the Internet Archive. -
Postcard: Angers - La Maison d'Adam La Maison d'Adam (XVIth s.) est une dex plus curieuses constructions en bois qui restent en France. Situie place Ste-Croix, d l'angle da la Rue Montault. -
Postcard: The old walls and esplanade, Southampton Message on back: This is some rainy place. I can't say I am very fond [of] it. Every thing is going good and hope to get out of here before long. Will write you later. -
Postcard: Le Plessis-Grammoire - La Mairie et le Monument aux Morts Le Plessis Grammoire (M.-et L) - La Mairie et le Monument aux Morts -
Postcard: Le Plessis-Grammoire Le Plessis-Grammoire (M. et-L.) Le Mail vers l'Eglise et la poste -
Postcard: Angers - Institution libre Mongazon - La Refectoire Institution Libre Mongazon - Angers - La Refectoire -
Postcard: Institution Libre Mongazon-Angers - Le Bosquet Caption on front reads: "Rive orientale de la seconde douve - La Hutte aux pies" -
Postcard: Angers - Institution libre Mongazon (2) Institution libre Mongazon- Angers - La Cour de la Division des Moyens -
Postcard: Angers - Institution libre Mongazon Institution libre Mongazon- Angers - Le Bosquet - Vue sur la premiere douve - L'ancien lavoir -
Postcard: Angers - Cathedrale et montee Saint-Maurice Back of postcard reads: "La tour de ce tres bel edifice des XI[nd] et XIII[rd] siecles presente cette singularite architecturale de reposer sur un arc-doubleau. A l'interieur, on remarque de tres beaux vitraux des XII[th] et XIII[rd] siecles, la Maitre Autel l'Orgue et de splendides tapisseries du XIV[th] secle, entir autres l'Apocalypse, d'une valeur inestimable, le tombeau de l'eveque Freppel, par Falguiere, etc. -
Postcard: Angers - Vue generale vers le Pont de la Basse-Chaine et le Chateau Back of postcard reads: "Ce pont, aujourd'hui en pierre, est tristement celebre par la catastrophe du 16 avril 1850, ou 222 hommes du 2[nd] leger ont peri. Le 16 avril, au matin, le 3[rd] bataillon qui venait de faire halte dans le bois d'Arville, ou les hommes avaient pris leur repas, se randait a Angers. Il devait arriver a midi Place de l'Academie pour passer la revue et etait commande par le lieutenant-colonel Simonet. Vers 11 heures de matin, il faisait une tempete epouvantable, le 3[rd] bataillon se presenta pour passer le pont. Les soldats marchaient tete baissee sous la rajale, el deja une partie de bataillon avait atteint la rive gauche ,lorsqu'un craquement formidable se fit entendre. Le pont etait rompu, les hommes, baionnette au canon, tomberent les uns sur les autres, embroches comme une grappe. La Maine devint rouge et vit se debatire dans les affres de la mort 485 soldats. Quand le sauvetage prit fin, il y avait 222 soldats et 2 employes d'octroi qui accompagnaient le bataillon." -
Postcard: Angers - La Palais de Justice Postcard reads: Angers - Le Palais de Justice - Place du champ de Mars; Vue du boulevard dans l'Allee des Manolias -
James Kieran WWI Diary For a page-by-page view of the diary, please go to the Internet Archive. This diary traveled with James Kieran from the United States to France, when he was deployed in WWI. Pages that do not feature any text have been excluded from the digital copy.Transcription: January 5, 1918: "Rejected for enlistment in Naval Aviation at Navy Yard." May 22, 1918 : "Rejected for service in Marines, and Tank boys" May 25, 1918 : "Enlisted in C.A.C. at Boston" May 28, 1918 : "Left home for Ft. Revere" May 30, 1918 : "Sworn into service at Ft. Revere" June 9, 1918 : "Home on 24 hr. pass" June 13, 1918 : "Transferred to Ft. Andrews. Battery E. 71st Regiment." July 7, 1918 : "Home on 24 hr. pass" July 30, 1918 : "Left Ft. Andrews. Arrived on transport at night. S.S. ANSLEM."July 31, 1918 : "Pulled out of Boston harbor about 6 A.M. for Halifax." August 2, 1918 : "Arrived in Halifax Harbor Nova Scotia about 7 A.M." August 4, 1918 : "Left Halifax for overseas about 1 oclock P.M." August 11, 1918 : "In hospital on transport with a smash or head." August 15, 1918 : "Arrived in Liverpool, England, stayed overnight at Knotty Ash camp." August 16, 1918 : "Left camps at 1 P.M. and arrived at Ramsey at 10 P.M." August 20, 1918 : "Left Camp [Wooley?] Arrived about 5 P.M. After 3 hr. hike." August 29, 1918 : "Left [Hursley?] about 8 A.M. Arrived on transport for France about 7 P.M." August 30, 1918 : "Arrived in Havre France about 6 A.M. August 31, 1918 : "Left Havre about 9 A.M. On box-car all day." September 1, 1918 : "Arrived at training camp, somewhere in France about 4 P.M." September 4, 1918 : "Left [?] Feb. 6, 1919 for St. Nazaire" [Actual date of entry: 2/6/1919] September 5, 1918 : "Arrived at St. St. Nazaire Feb. 7." [Actual date of entry: 2/7/1919]September 6, 1918 : "Left for U.S. Feb. 12, 1919"[Actual date of entry: 2/12/1919] -
Alice and Catherine at the White House Alice (right), Catherine (left) -
Alice Kieran at the White House Alice Kieran (right), Catherine (left) -
Camp, group photograph James, bottom center. Possibly his Battery. -
City of Salem From Walker's Atlas of Massachusetts. -
[Map of Salem, Mass.] On verso: "Field Meeting. The Topsfield Historical Society will hold a Field Meeting at Salem, on Thursday, July 20, 1905 ..." Signed by George Francis Dow, Secretary.Digital copy available at the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center. -
Map of Salem and Surrounding Places Map of Salem and surrounding places in 1906, prepared and published for the Naumkeag Directory. Includes street detail for Salem, Beverly, Danvers and Marblehead. Digital copy available at the Norman B. Leventhal Map Center. -
Map of Salem Village in 1692 Map of Salem Village and surrounding areas in 1692. Physical copy available at the Salem Public Library.Digital copy located at the Salem Witch Trials Documentary Archive & Transcription Project. -
Anjou Pamphlet Within the province of Anjou lies the city of Angers, which was the center of the heavy artillery training district known as Operations and Training Center No.4. At Angers the 71st Artillery found the Headquarters of the 34th Artillery Brigade (C. A. C.). The other two regiments in the brigade were the 64th and 70th (C. A. C.), which were already in the vicinity of Angers and had started their training some little time before [the 71st].Information adapted from 71st Artillery, C.A.C. -
The Witch House The Witch House is currently situated on the corner of Summer and Essex Streets, and is also known as the Corwin House. There is much debate about when the structure was erected, but it is believed to be between 1630-1674 and is one of the oldest dwellings in the United States. Jonathan Corwin, a magistrate during the witchcraft hysteria of 1692, held many pre-trial examinations here of the accused witches. Corwin bought the house in 1675 from Capt. Nathaniel Davenport. The building underwent more changes when George P. Farrington owned in in the mid 1800's. The apothecary shop was added to the east side front in 1856. In 1944, when threatened with destruction, The Witch House became the catalyst that launched a wave of restoration in Salem. Historic Salem Inc. raised the $42,500 needed to move and restore the building. The new museum officially opened to the public in 1948 as a furnished historic site. It is owned by the city today and operates seasonally as a museum with guided tour. The building was moved in the winter of 1945 to allow widening of North Street. Also as part of that project, the Bowditch House was relocated on North Street next to the Witch House. The Corwin House was moved back 35 feet and a new pitched roof (a recreation of the original) was put on at this time. In 2008, grant money was received for repairs and to make the house wheelchair accessible. For a fascinating read and excelllent compilation of photos, check out the Streets of Salem blog. Additionally, John Goff's book Salem's Witch House : a touchstone to antiquity and Frank Cousins' book The Colonial Architecture of Salem, offer a great wealth of detail about this structure. -
Nathaniel Hawthorne Postcard - "Salem's Great Romancer" A postcard including a brief biographical sketch of Nathaniel Hawthorne. -
Pilgrim Motel Postcard A postcard depicting a picture puzzle reproduced from an old woodcut. The viewer is urged to find the two heads in the picture - "an original Salem witch and one of her pretty victims." -
Record of the parish list of deaths. 1785-1819 "This Parish List of Deaths, recorded by Rev. William Bentley during his ministry in Salem, has been prepared and edited by Mr. Ira J. Patch, of Salem, the well-known genealogist. Mr. Bentley was an eminent scholar, a zealous antiquarian, a revered and honored minister, and indefatigably industrious in collecting and recording anjiihing relating to his studies, his pursuits, his parish and his life. He was born in Boston, June 22, 1759 ; a graduate of Harvard in the class of 1777, and from which he received the honorary degree of D.D., in 1819, ordained over the East church and society in Salem, 1783. Died Dec. 29, 1819." From the Introduction. -
Historic Homes of New England This fully-digitized book by Mary H. Northend provides information on particular historic homes of Salem. Physical copy available at the Salem Public Library. -
Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, These courts were held at Salem 1636-1641, and at Salem and Ipswich 1641-1692. Name index is included in the back of each volume. Voumes 1-8 are available online at HathiTrust. Volumes 1-9 are available in print in the Salem Collection Room at the Salem Pulic Library. -
Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 In the late 19th and early 20th centuries several towns and agencies compiled the vital records of over 200 Massachusetts towns and cities. Using the town records, church records, private records, gravestone inscriptions and newspaper articles, one of the finest collections of published vital records was produced. These came to be known collectively as the "Tan Book" series. These records generally comprise all of the known records from the earliest times to about 1850. (Description from the Massachusetts Vital Records Project.)Physical copies located in the Salem Collection Room at the Salem Public Library. Digitized records are available from the Massachusetts Vital Records Project. -
Salem City Directories 1836-1999 (some gaps), Yearly listing of Salem residents by address and last name. Physical copies located in the Salem Collection Room at the Salem Public Library. Digital copies available on the Salem Public Library Reference website. -
The History of Salem Massachusetts Perley chronicled Salem’s early history from 1626-1716. Included in these volumes are comprehensive genealogies of many early Salem settlers and residents. Physical copies of vols. 1-3 are available at the Salem Public Library. Digital copies of vols. 1-2 are available through HathiTrust: Volume 1 Volume 2 -
A Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New England Published in 1829, this work contains an alphabetical list of the Governors, Deputy Governors, Assistants or Counselors, and Ministers of the Gospel, in several colonies, from 1620 to 1692; Representatives of the General Court of Massachusetts, from 1634 to 1692; Graduates of Harvard College, to 1662; Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, to 1662; Freemen admitted to the Massachusetts Colony, from 1630 to 1662; with many other of the early inhabitants of New England and Long Island, N. Y., from 1620 to 1675. Physical copy located in the Salem Collection Room at the Salem Public Library.
