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Historical Journal of Massachusetts, 2024

This is my book review of Skip Finley's excellent study of Whaling Captains of Color during the h... more This is my book review of Skip Finley's excellent study of Whaling Captains of Color during the heyday of New England's whaling industry. The book includes numerous biographies of notable captains, and contains an important chapter on the Cape Verdean community of New England. Highly recommended. The review appears in the Historical Journal of Massachusetts

Worthington, John (1719-1800), lawyer, politician, and Loyalist

Oxford University Press eBooks, Feb 1, 2000

The purpose of this study is to determine the economic, social, and political effects of the Civi... more The purpose of this study is to determine the economic, social, and political effects of the Civilian Conservation Corps, 1933 to 1942, upon the state of Virginia. The Corps was generally regarded as a good investment of public funds by even the most fiscally conservative Virginians. State, federal, and private lands were vastly improved by CCC conservation efforts. Virginia received the fifth largest expenditure of CCC money over the nine year period of Civilian Conservation Corps operation. Large numbers of Virginians were employed in forestry work at CCC work projects. Most of the pay earned by these men went to the support of their dependent families. Blacks were segregated in separate camps and were restricted in the types of administrative positions open to them. Virginia politicians enthusiastically supported the CCC until the late 1930s. Conservation improvements in their state and frequent opportunities for patronage maintained Virginia politicians' high regard for the CCC. After this period, the Corps' popularity waned as the state's economy improved, and the state Democratic organization fell into line with Senators Byrd and Glass in their opposition to the New Deal. vi RACE, RELIEF AND POLITICS: THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS IN VIRGINIA 1933-1942 4 was that of "general supervisory control."'*' Section 2 of the executive order established an Advisory Council containing representatives from cooper ating executive departments.

Histoire Sociale-social History, 1979

Joseph CARVALHO Ill* Labour historians have labelled the mid-1880s as ''the great upheaval.'' The... more Joseph CARVALHO Ill* Labour historians have labelled the mid-1880s as ''the great upheaval.'' The period was characterized by nationwide strikes, violence, widespread use of the boycott, and the emergence of labour class-consciousness. The impressive labour victories over the Union Pacific railroad in 1884 and Jay Gould's Southwestern railway system in 1885 encouraged aggressive unionism. As the chief beneficiary of this success, the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor attracted an additional 500,000 members between 1 July 1885 and 30 June 1886. 1 In Virginia, the increased membership of the various Knights of Labor District Assemblies was accompanied by the proliferation of trade unions. The number of Virginia trade unions tripled from 1884 to 1886. 2 Struggling to improve their condition or simply retain their position, labourers employed strikes and boycotts as two basic means of confronting the disproportionate power of their employers. The concerted refusal to work for an employer, or to purchase that company's commodities were considered by labour leaders to be their most viable recourse to black-listing, wage reduction, and harsh management practices. During the 1880s, the boycott was especially employed by the Knights of Labor. Labour historian, Leo Wolman, noted that there were three distinct periods of boycotting under the Knights. From 1881 to 1885, boycotts were unorganized and local efforts. Boycotting came under centralized control from 1885-1892 and was marked by careful execution. After this period, the Knights declined in stature, centralization and organization broke down and the administration and execution of the boycott devolved solely upon the various local unions. 3 Following the first "wave" of boycotts which swept the United States in 1885, an investigation of the use of the boycott was published * Westfield, Massachusetts .

Labor in Massachusetts: Selected Essays

The Journal of American History, Dec 1, 1991

Slavery in Westfield: The Documentary Record, 1713-1790

Historical journal of Massachusetts, Jun 22, 2019

The History of slavery in Westfield, Massachusetts from 1713-1790 with information on specific sl... more The History of slavery in Westfield, Massachusetts from 1713-1790 with information on specific slaves and slave families, slave owner practices, relationship with clergy, slave military service and the era of the ending of slavery in Massachusetts.

Uncovering the Stories of Black Families in Springfield and Hampden County, Massachusetts: 1650-1865

Historical journal of Massachusetts, Jul 1, 2012

Editor's Introduction: We are honored to offer this Editors Choice Award to the second editio... more Editor's Introduction: We are honored to offer this Editors Choice Award to the second edition o/^Black Families of Hampden County, 1650-1865 by Joseph Carvalho III. This extensively researched and expanded volume chronicles the lives of African American individuah and families who lived in the Pioneer River Valley between 1650 and 1865. As Carvalho expUins in his preface: Hampden County, Massachusetts, was a significant center of African American life . . . Its location at the "crossroads of New Enghnd" '. . . made Hampden County a haven for escaped shves. The establishment in Springfield of the U.S. Armory in 1794 pUced the city at the very epicenter of America's Industrial Revolution . . . As the seat of Hampden County . . . Springfield soon became a place where an African American community could take root and thrive. In the generations before the Civil War, Springfield became a center of antislavery sentiment. Regionally colonizationist and anti-slavery societies were established by sympathetic white citizens. More importantly, the first African American church in western Massachusetts was formed in Springfield in 1844, literally providing a pulpit for African American leaders to speak freely about America's slave system, (p. i) Author Joseph Carvalho III has relied on a wide variety of sources - including church records, ministers' journah, family papers, court records, newspapers, U.S. and Massachusetts census reports, military and pension records, city directories, and cemetery records - to piece together detailed family histories. As a result of much additional research, this revised second edition includes significant new material and nearly doubles the size of the first edition to 400 pages. This compilation of genealogical, biographical, and historical information not only brings these individuals to life but abo provides the student of regional black history with a comprehensive view of the community at a pivotal time in history. Carvalho is uniquely qualified to conduct this research: a certified archivist, he holds masters degrees in both history and library science. He recently retired as the president and executive director (1994-2010) of the Springfield Museums in Springfield, Massachusetts, and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees ofWestfield State University. He abo served as associate editor of the Historical Journal of Massachusetts (1978-2003). Black Families of Hampden County, 1650-1865 was reproduced with the permission of its publisher, the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. To order a copy ($29-95 hardcover) visit www.AmericanAncestors.org, call 1-888-296-3447, or email thebookstore@nehgs. org In 1636, William Pynchon and several other English colonists arrived at an area along the Connecticut River. Now known as Springfield, Massachusetts, the settlement began as a fur trading post; it had the distinct advantage of being the most northern European-controlled trading station on the Connecticut River. Under the leadership of William Pynchon (15901662) and his son John, European settlement engulfed the surrounding Indian lands. Throughout the 1650s and 1660s, the economic success of the township and the possibility of land ownership attracted additional settlers, one of whom was Peter Swinck. Swinck first appears in local documents through an entry in William Pynchon's account book dated 1650. ' As an indentured servant to William and later John Pynchon, Swinck was the first African American to live in what is now western Massachusetts. He was assigned a seat next to his white neighbors in Springfield's First Church, where his social status is perhaps revealed by the location of his seat among those at the rear of the meetinghouse. Peter was also granted land in what would become West Springfield and Agawam. Springfield town records reveal that there is granted to Peter Swinck the vacant land that lies between the general fence that runs from the Great River to Agawam River and Goodman Mun's lot southward. …

Organizing a Local History Collection in a Small Public Library

Public Library Quarterly, Aug 10, 1988

... STAFFING In a large public library where the local history collection is ad-ministered separa... more ... STAFFING In a large public library where the local history collection is ad-ministered separately from the regular reference collection, a librar-ian may be assigned the position of local history librarian and solely perform that specialized function. ... 4. Lynes, Alice. ...

To Complement or Compete? The Role of Volunteers in Public Libraries

Public Library Quarterly, 1984

Historique du developpement du benevolat dans les bibliotheques publiques americaines, problemes ... more Historique du developpement du benevolat dans les bibliotheques publiques americaines, problemes que le phenomene pose aux responsables des bibliotheques

A Guide to the History of Massachusetts

The Journal of American History, 1990

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

History timeline of Springfield's public parks from 1821 to 1947

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

Timeline of the development of Forest Park, Springfield, Mass.

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

Pecousick is the Algonquin phrase that translates roughly to "at, about or in the vicinity of the... more Pecousick is the Algonquin phrase that translates roughly to "at, about or in the vicinity of the valley." Along the Pecousick Brook within the bounds of the present Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Agawams located their "principal winter villages." During the summers, the Agawams crossed the Connecticut River to cultivate the meadows of what are now the towns of Agawam and West Springfield. After the fall harvest each year, the Agawams would return to "the sheltered nooks of the {Pecousic] valley when the cold winds began to sweep down from the north."

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

Article published in the book Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks ( Springfield, MA: The Repub... more Article published in the book Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks ( Springfield, MA: The Republican/Headline Studios, 2023). Explores the impact of Forest Park in Springfield had on the work of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka "Dr. Seuss."

Historical Journal of Massachusetts, 2022

History of Hot Air and Gas ballooning in Springfield and Western Massachusetts from 1852-2000. In... more History of Hot Air and Gas ballooning in Springfield and Western Massachusetts from 1852-2000. Includes the story of balloons and aeronauts from novel spectacles at special events, to wartime use, to the development of Balloon sports culminating in the famed International Gordon Bennett Races of gas balloons. Early Balloon design development and local airfields are chronicled. The exploits of the noted American Gas Balloon champion John Michael Wallace of Springfield are placed in the context of this history. This article appears in the Winter 2023 issue of the Historical Journal of Massachusetts (Westfield State University) edited by Dr. Mara Dodge

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

The History of the Famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts and the Chapin brothers, M... more The History of the Famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts and the Chapin brothers, Marvin nd Ethan, who owned and operated it. This became the "underground hotel" during antebellum Springfield. Its history in inextricably connected with the concurrent development of the railroads and its North South/East-West intersection at Springfield. These articles by Joseph Carvalho III appear in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

A Detailed timeline history of the Paramount theater (later known as the Sanderson Theater, and ... more A Detailed timeline history of the Paramount theater (later known as the Sanderson Theater, and the Hippodrome) chronicling its shows, Management, and challenges. This article by Joseph Carvalho III appears in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

Biography of Col. Samuel Z. Goldstein owner of the famed Paramount Theater in Springfield, Massac... more Biography of Col. Samuel Z. Goldstein owner of the famed Paramount Theater in Springfield, Massachusetts and founder of Western Massachusetts Theaters, Inc. This article appears in the bookvThe Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

The story of the The Massasoit Convention where the First Rules of American Football were writt... more The story of the The Massasoit Convention where the First Rules of American Football were written On Nov. 19, 1874. Information on Walter Camp, and other stories of early football in Springfield, Massachusetts. These articles by Joseph Carvalho III appear in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

The Story of the premiere chef of the famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts, Josep... more The Story of the premiere chef of the famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Legein of Belgium. He was displaced by teh Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and came to America. His evolution into the maker of the region's prized and most popular ice cream in the early 20th Century is also chronicled . This article appears in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

Historical Journal of Massachusetts, 2024

This is my book review of Skip Finley's excellent study of Whaling Captains of Color during the h... more This is my book review of Skip Finley's excellent study of Whaling Captains of Color during the heyday of New England's whaling industry. The book includes numerous biographies of notable captains, and contains an important chapter on the Cape Verdean community of New England. Highly recommended. The review appears in the Historical Journal of Massachusetts

Worthington, John (1719-1800), lawyer, politician, and Loyalist

Oxford University Press eBooks, Feb 1, 2000

The purpose of this study is to determine the economic, social, and political effects of the Civi... more The purpose of this study is to determine the economic, social, and political effects of the Civilian Conservation Corps, 1933 to 1942, upon the state of Virginia. The Corps was generally regarded as a good investment of public funds by even the most fiscally conservative Virginians. State, federal, and private lands were vastly improved by CCC conservation efforts. Virginia received the fifth largest expenditure of CCC money over the nine year period of Civilian Conservation Corps operation. Large numbers of Virginians were employed in forestry work at CCC work projects. Most of the pay earned by these men went to the support of their dependent families. Blacks were segregated in separate camps and were restricted in the types of administrative positions open to them. Virginia politicians enthusiastically supported the CCC until the late 1930s. Conservation improvements in their state and frequent opportunities for patronage maintained Virginia politicians' high regard for the CCC. After this period, the Corps' popularity waned as the state's economy improved, and the state Democratic organization fell into line with Senators Byrd and Glass in their opposition to the New Deal. vi RACE, RELIEF AND POLITICS: THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS IN VIRGINIA 1933-1942 4 was that of "general supervisory control."'*' Section 2 of the executive order established an Advisory Council containing representatives from cooper ating executive departments.

Histoire Sociale-social History, 1979

Joseph CARVALHO Ill* Labour historians have labelled the mid-1880s as ''the great upheaval.'' The... more Joseph CARVALHO Ill* Labour historians have labelled the mid-1880s as ''the great upheaval.'' The period was characterized by nationwide strikes, violence, widespread use of the boycott, and the emergence of labour class-consciousness. The impressive labour victories over the Union Pacific railroad in 1884 and Jay Gould's Southwestern railway system in 1885 encouraged aggressive unionism. As the chief beneficiary of this success, the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor attracted an additional 500,000 members between 1 July 1885 and 30 June 1886. 1 In Virginia, the increased membership of the various Knights of Labor District Assemblies was accompanied by the proliferation of trade unions. The number of Virginia trade unions tripled from 1884 to 1886. 2 Struggling to improve their condition or simply retain their position, labourers employed strikes and boycotts as two basic means of confronting the disproportionate power of their employers. The concerted refusal to work for an employer, or to purchase that company's commodities were considered by labour leaders to be their most viable recourse to black-listing, wage reduction, and harsh management practices. During the 1880s, the boycott was especially employed by the Knights of Labor. Labour historian, Leo Wolman, noted that there were three distinct periods of boycotting under the Knights. From 1881 to 1885, boycotts were unorganized and local efforts. Boycotting came under centralized control from 1885-1892 and was marked by careful execution. After this period, the Knights declined in stature, centralization and organization broke down and the administration and execution of the boycott devolved solely upon the various local unions. 3 Following the first "wave" of boycotts which swept the United States in 1885, an investigation of the use of the boycott was published * Westfield, Massachusetts .

Labor in Massachusetts: Selected Essays

The Journal of American History, Dec 1, 1991

Slavery in Westfield: The Documentary Record, 1713-1790

Historical journal of Massachusetts, Jun 22, 2019

The History of slavery in Westfield, Massachusetts from 1713-1790 with information on specific sl... more The History of slavery in Westfield, Massachusetts from 1713-1790 with information on specific slaves and slave families, slave owner practices, relationship with clergy, slave military service and the era of the ending of slavery in Massachusetts.

Uncovering the Stories of Black Families in Springfield and Hampden County, Massachusetts: 1650-1865

Historical journal of Massachusetts, Jul 1, 2012

Editor's Introduction: We are honored to offer this Editors Choice Award to the second editio... more Editor's Introduction: We are honored to offer this Editors Choice Award to the second edition o/^Black Families of Hampden County, 1650-1865 by Joseph Carvalho III. This extensively researched and expanded volume chronicles the lives of African American individuah and families who lived in the Pioneer River Valley between 1650 and 1865. As Carvalho expUins in his preface: Hampden County, Massachusetts, was a significant center of African American life . . . Its location at the "crossroads of New Enghnd" '. . . made Hampden County a haven for escaped shves. The establishment in Springfield of the U.S. Armory in 1794 pUced the city at the very epicenter of America's Industrial Revolution . . . As the seat of Hampden County . . . Springfield soon became a place where an African American community could take root and thrive. In the generations before the Civil War, Springfield became a center of antislavery sentiment. Regionally colonizationist and anti-slavery societies were established by sympathetic white citizens. More importantly, the first African American church in western Massachusetts was formed in Springfield in 1844, literally providing a pulpit for African American leaders to speak freely about America's slave system, (p. i) Author Joseph Carvalho III has relied on a wide variety of sources - including church records, ministers' journah, family papers, court records, newspapers, U.S. and Massachusetts census reports, military and pension records, city directories, and cemetery records - to piece together detailed family histories. As a result of much additional research, this revised second edition includes significant new material and nearly doubles the size of the first edition to 400 pages. This compilation of genealogical, biographical, and historical information not only brings these individuals to life but abo provides the student of regional black history with a comprehensive view of the community at a pivotal time in history. Carvalho is uniquely qualified to conduct this research: a certified archivist, he holds masters degrees in both history and library science. He recently retired as the president and executive director (1994-2010) of the Springfield Museums in Springfield, Massachusetts, and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees ofWestfield State University. He abo served as associate editor of the Historical Journal of Massachusetts (1978-2003). Black Families of Hampden County, 1650-1865 was reproduced with the permission of its publisher, the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston. To order a copy ($29-95 hardcover) visit www.AmericanAncestors.org, call 1-888-296-3447, or email thebookstore@nehgs. org In 1636, William Pynchon and several other English colonists arrived at an area along the Connecticut River. Now known as Springfield, Massachusetts, the settlement began as a fur trading post; it had the distinct advantage of being the most northern European-controlled trading station on the Connecticut River. Under the leadership of William Pynchon (15901662) and his son John, European settlement engulfed the surrounding Indian lands. Throughout the 1650s and 1660s, the economic success of the township and the possibility of land ownership attracted additional settlers, one of whom was Peter Swinck. Swinck first appears in local documents through an entry in William Pynchon's account book dated 1650. ' As an indentured servant to William and later John Pynchon, Swinck was the first African American to live in what is now western Massachusetts. He was assigned a seat next to his white neighbors in Springfield's First Church, where his social status is perhaps revealed by the location of his seat among those at the rear of the meetinghouse. Peter was also granted land in what would become West Springfield and Agawam. Springfield town records reveal that there is granted to Peter Swinck the vacant land that lies between the general fence that runs from the Great River to Agawam River and Goodman Mun's lot southward. …

Organizing a Local History Collection in a Small Public Library

Public Library Quarterly, Aug 10, 1988

... STAFFING In a large public library where the local history collection is ad-ministered separa... more ... STAFFING In a large public library where the local history collection is ad-ministered separately from the regular reference collection, a librar-ian may be assigned the position of local history librarian and solely perform that specialized function. ... 4. Lynes, Alice. ...

To Complement or Compete? The Role of Volunteers in Public Libraries

Public Library Quarterly, 1984

Historique du developpement du benevolat dans les bibliotheques publiques americaines, problemes ... more Historique du developpement du benevolat dans les bibliotheques publiques americaines, problemes que le phenomene pose aux responsables des bibliotheques

A Guide to the History of Massachusetts

The Journal of American History, 1990

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

History timeline of Springfield's public parks from 1821 to 1947

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

Timeline of the development of Forest Park, Springfield, Mass.

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

Pecousick is the Algonquin phrase that translates roughly to "at, about or in the vicinity of the... more Pecousick is the Algonquin phrase that translates roughly to "at, about or in the vicinity of the valley." Along the Pecousick Brook within the bounds of the present Forest Park in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Agawams located their "principal winter villages." During the summers, the Agawams crossed the Connecticut River to cultivate the meadows of what are now the towns of Agawam and West Springfield. After the fall harvest each year, the Agawams would return to "the sheltered nooks of the {Pecousic] valley when the cold winds began to sweep down from the north."

Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks, 2023

Article published in the book Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks ( Springfield, MA: The Repub... more Article published in the book Over 200 Years of Springfield's Parks ( Springfield, MA: The Republican/Headline Studios, 2023). Explores the impact of Forest Park in Springfield had on the work of Theodor Seuss Geisel, aka "Dr. Seuss."

Historical Journal of Massachusetts, 2022

History of Hot Air and Gas ballooning in Springfield and Western Massachusetts from 1852-2000. In... more History of Hot Air and Gas ballooning in Springfield and Western Massachusetts from 1852-2000. Includes the story of balloons and aeronauts from novel spectacles at special events, to wartime use, to the development of Balloon sports culminating in the famed International Gordon Bennett Races of gas balloons. Early Balloon design development and local airfields are chronicled. The exploits of the noted American Gas Balloon champion John Michael Wallace of Springfield are placed in the context of this history. This article appears in the Winter 2023 issue of the Historical Journal of Massachusetts (Westfield State University) edited by Dr. Mara Dodge

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

The History of the Famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts and the Chapin brothers, M... more The History of the Famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts and the Chapin brothers, Marvin nd Ethan, who owned and operated it. This became the "underground hotel" during antebellum Springfield. Its history in inextricably connected with the concurrent development of the railroads and its North South/East-West intersection at Springfield. These articles by Joseph Carvalho III appear in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

A Detailed timeline history of the Paramount theater (later known as the Sanderson Theater, and ... more A Detailed timeline history of the Paramount theater (later known as the Sanderson Theater, and the Hippodrome) chronicling its shows, Management, and challenges. This article by Joseph Carvalho III appears in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

Biography of Col. Samuel Z. Goldstein owner of the famed Paramount Theater in Springfield, Massac... more Biography of Col. Samuel Z. Goldstein owner of the famed Paramount Theater in Springfield, Massachusetts and founder of Western Massachusetts Theaters, Inc. This article appears in the bookvThe Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

The story of the The Massasoit Convention where the First Rules of American Football were writt... more The story of the The Massasoit Convention where the First Rules of American Football were written On Nov. 19, 1874. Information on Walter Camp, and other stories of early football in Springfield, Massachusetts. These articles by Joseph Carvalho III appear in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History , 2020

The Story of the premiere chef of the famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts, Josep... more The Story of the premiere chef of the famed Massasoit Hotel of Springfield, Massachusetts, Joseph L. Legein of Belgium. He was displaced by teh Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and came to America. His evolution into the maker of the region's prized and most popular ice cream in the early 20th Century is also chronicled . This article appears in the book The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater:177 Years of Springfield Hospitality, Entertainment and History By Joseph Carvalho III and Wayne E. Phaneuf (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2020)

Biographies of Sheriffs of Hampden County 1812-1973

History of Sheriffs of Hampden County, Massachusetts

History of the Sheriffs of Hampden County, Massachusetts

Hampshire County was formed by the General Court of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay on May 7, 166... more Hampshire County was formed by the General Court of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay on May 7, 1662. Old Hampshire County's southern district of towns became Hampden County in 1812. Its county seat was in Springfield during that period]. 1658-the first jail/prison was built in the vicinity of present day Maple Street. It was constructed of hand-sawed hard-wood planks and beams. 1662-the 1658 jail/prison was also used as the county's jail. 1668-A Hampshire County Marshall was appointed. The Marshall served as the chief law enforcement officer of the county until 1692.

1974-Michael J. Ashe was elected Sheriff of Hampden County. He was the first sheriff to hold a Ma... more 1974-Michael J. Ashe was elected Sheriff of Hampden County. He was the first sheriff to hold a Master's degree in Social Work. His motto of Correctional supervision was "Strength reinforced with decency; firmness dignified with fairness." During his tenure, he instituted many reforms and changes in procedures and policies in the Hampden County Correctional system. Serving until 2016, Ashe was the most important reformer in Massachusetts correctional systems history.

This version has my introduction to the list of soldiers with brief overview of the major events ... more This version has my introduction to the list of soldiers with brief overview of the major events they participated in during the Revolution.

Alphabetical listing of American Revolution Patriot soldiers with their records of service and ci... more Alphabetical listing of American Revolution Patriot soldiers with their records of service and citation leading researchers to additional information. Note that these Springfield soldiers were either Minutemen responding to the Lexington Alarm, the Siege of Boston, the garrisoning or reinforcement of Fort Ticonderoga, Support of the Saratoga campaign, guarding the British prisoners from Burgoyne's surrendered army, guarding the Springfield arsenal, defending the New London Patriot coastline, and at the end of the War, troops to put down civil unrest at Springfield and Northampton (MA)caused by Samuel Ely and his supporters.

Reality Club Lecture (Springfield, MA), 2017

This lecture deals with whether Holocaust Denial is protected Free Speech or tantamount to crying... more This lecture deals with whether Holocaust Denial is protected Free Speech or tantamount to crying Fire in a crowded theater. . The evils of holocaust denial and Anti-Semitism are discussed and recent examples of court cases explored.

U.S. Patents from Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties, Massachusetts 1790-1829. All patents ... more U.S. Patents from Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties, Massachusetts 1790-1829. All patents registered by inventors from these counties listed in the U.S. Patent Gazette and annual reports. Also included inventors from Enfield, Conecticut due to its historical economic and social connection to Springfield, MA located directly north in Hampden County.

I have extracted from the U.S. Patent Gazette inventions patented by Inventors from the Greate... more I have extracted from the U.S. Patent Gazette inventions patented by Inventors from the Greater Springfield, Massachusetts area from 1831-1860. This list also includes inventors from Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, West Springfield, Agawam, and Longmeadow, Massachusetts).

U.S. Patents filed from 1790 to 1829, by inventors in Western Massachusetts Counties of Hampden,... more U.S. Patents filed from 1790 to 1829, by inventors in Western Massachusetts Counties of Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin, aka the Pioneer Valley. List includes inventors from Enfield, CT due to its proximity, and economic and social connections to the greater Springfield area.

Data collected from the U.S. Census regarding Polish immigration to the United States

Economic conditions for Polish ethnic population of Galicia (Poland) /Austria and immigration t... more Economic conditions for Polish ethnic population of Galicia (Poland) /Austria and immigration to the U.S. 1880s-1900.

Life and career of Stanley Zarod of Indian Orchard, Springfield, Massachusetts

Life of Stanley Lipski of Northampton, Massachusetts and his last moments aboard the U.S.S. India... more Life of Stanley Lipski of Northampton, Massachusetts and his last moments aboard the U.S.S. Indianapolis as Gunnery Commander

Alice Mikus and her younger sister Irene both displayed musical talents very early in life. Their... more Alice Mikus and her younger sister Irene both displayed musical talents very early in life. Their hard-working Polish immigrant parents encouraged their interest in music and even saved enough money to provide them with formal lessons. While both daughters continue in music for the rest of their lives, Alice became a much sought after classical performer in the Greater Springfield area even before she married Dr. Stanley S. Stusick. Her solo career was only briefly interrupted by the birth of her two daughters Veleda and Mary-Alice. In fact, her eldest child Veleda was encouraged to play the harp even at two years old. By the time Alice's two daughters reached high school, the three Stusick had already been successfully performing as a trio at local events and venues.

Alice Mikus and her younger sister Irene both displayed musical talents very early in life. Their... more Alice Mikus and her younger sister Irene both displayed musical talents very early in life. Their hard-working Polish immigrant parents encouraged their interest in music and even saved enough money to provide them with formal lessons. While both daughters continue in music for the rest of their lives, Alice became a much sought after classical performer in the Greater Springfield area even before she married Dr. Stanley S. Stusick. Her solo career was only briefly interrupted by the birth of her two daughters Veleda and Mary-Alice. In fact, her eldest child Veleda was encouraged to play the harp even at two years old. By the time Alice's two daughters reached high school, the three Stusick had already been successfully performing as a trio at local events and venues.

Biography of the man who founded the Indian Motocycle Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts that i... more Biography of the man who founded the Indian Motocycle Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts that is now part of the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History

Although individuals from Puerto Rico began soming to Western Massachusetts since the Civil War, ... more Although individuals from Puerto Rico began soming to Western Massachusetts since the Civil War, they did not arrive in large numbers until after WWII. BY 1955, they began to congregate in certain towns and cities of the region to the extent that institutions, organizations, and churches were adapted or founded in order to serve these emerging Puerto Rican communities. It was during this period that the communty's first leaders emerged on the social, religious, and political scene in cities like SPringfield, Westfield, and Holyoke, Massachusetts in particular.

Being Italian, second edition, 2023

Local historians agree that Joseph J. Deliso, Sr. was one of Springfield's most successful and in... more Local historians agree that Joseph J. Deliso, Sr. was one of Springfield's most successful and influential Italian-American citizens. Even more importantly, Deliso was someone who has left a lasting legacy throughout his adopted community. His memory lives on through his achievements and philanthropy and Springfield continues to benefit from his life's work. This is a chapter in the second edition of Being Italian to be published by the Republican in fall of 2023.

Out of the Darkness: History of Corrections Reform at the Hampden County, MA Sheriff's Department, 1661-2022

This chapter describes the 21st Century Approach to Corrections in Hampden County, Massachusetts ... more This chapter describes the 21st Century Approach to Corrections in Hampden County, Massachusetts adopted by Sheriff's Michael J. Ashe and his successor Nicholas Cocchi. The new Hampden County Correctional Center at Stony Brook, Ludlow and its programs is described here.

Out of the Darkness: History of Corrections Reform at the Hampden County, MA Sheriff's Department, 1661-2022, 2022

This chapter chronicle the efforts of Sheriff Michael J. Ashe to reform the Hampden County Corre... more This chapter chronicle the efforts of Sheriff Michael J. Ashe to reform the Hampden County Correctional System. He was the first elected Sheriff in the United States with a degree in Social Work. His goal was to rehabilitate inmates to become functioning citizens rather than simply operating the county jail as a warehouse for criminals. His reform efforts reduced recidivism to 13% in contrast to the national average of 80%.

Out of the Darkness: History of Corrections Reform at the Hampden County, MA Sheriff's Department, 1661-2022, 2022

History of the Jails, Marshalls, and Sheriffs of Old Hampshire County, Mass., 1661-1811

Out of the Darkness: History of Corrections Reform at the Hampden County, MA Sheriff's Department, 1661-2022, 2022

This chapter chronicles the efforts of Michael J. Ashe, Sheriff of Hampden County Massachusetts, ... more This chapter chronicles the efforts of Michael J. Ashe, Sheriff of Hampden County Massachusetts, to close the outdated and horribly overcrowded 19th Century York Street Jail in Springfield, and build a modern correctional institution for the County. Politics, protests, and NIMBY issues were finally overcome and a new facility was created in Ludlow, Massachusetts.

The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater , 2020

article from the book, The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater (Springfield,MA: The Republican,... more article from the book, The Massasoit House and Paramount Theater (Springfield,MA: The Republican, 2020)

The Massasoit House/Paramount Theater, 2020

History of Marvin and Ethan Chapin's Massasoit House hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts. This do... more History of Marvin and Ethan Chapin's Massasoit House hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts. This documents the development of the railroads at the crossroads of New England and the many famous people who stayed at that hotel. It also tells the story of the hotel's involvement in the underground railroad, and John Brown's abolitionist efforts. Also tells the story of the Massasoit Convention where the rules of modern American football began. (This is a compilation of the narratives from the book,)

The Story of the remarkable and unique Stusick Harp trio of Indian Orchard, Springfield, Massachu... more The Story of the remarkable and unique Stusick Harp trio of Indian Orchard, Springfield, Massachusetts

Chapter 2 written by Joseph Carvalho III from the book, Saving Union Station, by Wayne E. Phaneu... more Chapter 2 written by Joseph Carvalho III from the book, Saving Union Station, by Wayne E. Phaneuf, Joseph Carvalho III, and Margaret Boyle (Springfield, MA: The Republican, 2017). Details the origins of the Western Railroad and the Connecticut River Railroad crossroads at SPringfield, Massachusetts from the 1830s to 1850s. Details George Washington Whistler's railroad engineering of the grade through the Berkshires to Albany, New York and George Bliss and Chester Chapin's leadership of early railroading in western Massachusetts.

Chapter 5 written by Joseph Carvalhi III, of the book Saving Union Station by Wayne E. Phaneuf,... more Chapter 5 written by Joseph Carvalhi III, of the book Saving Union Station by Wayne E. Phaneuf, Joseph Carvalho III and Margaret Boyle. The story of the 20th Century story of Springfield's Union (railway) Station.

Chapter three of Saving Union Station , chapter written by Joseph Carvalho III(co-written by Wa... more Chapter three of Saving Union Station , chapter written by Joseph Carvalho III(co-written by Wayne E. Phaneuf, Joseph Carvalho III, and Margaret Boyle: published Springfield, Ma.: The Republican, 2017). Details the history of each of teh earliest three railroad stations/Depots of Springfield, Massachusetts beginning in 1841.

Chapter in book - A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to ... more Chapter in book - A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to Reconstruction (Spfld., Mass.: Pediment Press and The Republican, 2016) by Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III

Sidebar article in A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to ... more Sidebar article in A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to Reconstruction (Spfld., Mass.: Pedimemnt Press and The Republican, 2016) by Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III

Chapter in Building a Better Life: The French Canadian Experience in Western Massachusetts (Spfl... more Chapter in Building a Better Life: The French Canadian Experience in Western Massachusetts (Spfld., Mass.: Pediment Press and The Republican, 2016) by Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III

Chapter in Building a Better Life: The French Canadian Experience in Western Massachusetts (Spfl... more Chapter in Building a Better Life: The French Canadian Experience in Western Massachusetts (Spfld., Mass.: Pediment Press and The Republican, 2016) by Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III

Chapter in the book (Vol. 2) A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, ... more Chapter in the book (Vol. 2) A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to Reconstruction (Spfld., Mass.: Pediment Press, and The Republican, 2016) by Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III

Chapter in the book An Uncivil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to R... more Chapter in the book An Uncivil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to Reconstruction ( Springfield, Mass.: Pediment Press and the Republican, 2016) by Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III

Chapter from A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to Recons... more Chapter from A Not So Civil War: Western Massachusetts at Home and in Battle, July 1863 to Reconstruction. Spfld., Mass.: Pediment Press and The Republican, 2016) by Wayne E. Phaneuf and Joseph Carvalho III