In 1862, Hillsborough, NH, native Willard Templeton enlisted in the 11th NH Regiment and went off with his fellows to fight the Civil War. He was wounded at Spotsylvania, VA, on May 12, 1864, and served as part of the color guard at the Battle of the Crater during the siege of Petersburg, where he was killed in the mine explosion on July 30, 1864. During the time he was in the army, Templeton wrote several letters to friends and family at home, and 140 of these fascinating accounts are held in collection at the New Hampshire State Library. The documents represented in KSCommons were digitized and transcribed as part of a Keene State College class project called "Letters of Secessia" organized in 2014 by History Professor Graham Warder and College Archivist Rodney Obien. The class project served as a model for the NH Citizen Archivists' Initiative.
In this unfinished speech, given in Washington D.C., Granny D speaks out against large companies, specifically credit card companies, who bribe politicians with campaign funds. Supports the McCain/Feingold Bill involving campaign finance reform.
In this unfinished speech given in Boston, Massachusetts, Granny D talks about the hardships of life and the expectations of us that we can rise to meet. Mentions her walk across the country to help raise awareness for campaign finance reform.
In this speech given in Henniker, New Hampshire, Granny D includes quotes from some of Judd Gregg's speeches to demonstrate the false statements that he makes.
In this speech given in New Haven, Connecticut Granny D mentions the individuals who stood up for democracy and freedom in the U.S. in 2004. She specifically talks about a group biking to Oregon as a form of protest.
Email correspondence regarding the upcoming war in Iraq. Asks for supporters to sign a letter to President George W. Bush demonstrating opposition to the war.
Speech given in North Conway, New Hampshire about the next American "revolution" for a more sustainable future. Mentions the recent economic crash and the changes that the U.S. should make. Granny D includes some stories of people she met on her walk and American's perseverance in the face of hardship.
Granny D discusses the upcoming election, President George W. Bush and possible Democratic candidates. She goes on to mention what is at stake for the future of our country and world.
Granny D speech opening the public hearing on HB794 Amendment in Concord, New Hampshire. HB794 was passed, but the bill now requires some clarification.
Granny D speech given in Minnesota mentions Thornton Wilder's play "Our Town". She goes on to speak out about our freedoms and against the impact of large corporations. Brings up the issue of "Clean Elections" and regaining proper representation in government.
Speech involving pro-democratic activists of the 20th century and a velvet revolution. Granny D talks passionately about how Americans live, our freedoms, democracy, corporate power, consumer materialism, and global inequality.
Speech given in Peace River, Florida commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Granny D goes on to talk about getting the vote out, especially within the African American community.
Speech given in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about the next American "revolution" for a more sustainable future. Mentions the recent economic crash and the changes that the U.S. should make. Granny D includes some stories of people she met on her walk and American's perseverance in the face of hardship.
Speech given Philadelphia, Pennsylvania about public funding for elections and how it can help the countries economy. Granny D includes a story of her walk across the country for campaign finance reform and some of the people she met in Texas.
Speech given in Portsmouth, New Hampshire about the financial crisis and the failures of the Bush administration, and what values candidates for the upcoming elections should have.
Two drafts of speeches given in Portsmouth, New Hampshire "Noon in Portsmouth" unfinished campaign speech in Portsmouth against Senator Gregg and his involvement in the U.S going to war with Iraq. "Granny D Draft" campaign speech draft against Senator Gregg and our "American emergency."
Speech given regarding the upcoming election and against President George W. Bush and the War. Granny D encourages people to go to swing states and get others involved in voting.
A radio endorsement and introduction for Dennis Kalob's campaign, one of the candidates running for the New Hampshire state Senate vote in District 7. Includes emails from Karen Dudra to Granny D regarding the campaign.
