The Charles Wilcox Papers belong to the Keene, New Hampshire resident who was a Union soldier during the Civil War and was captured and imprisoned in Confederate internment camps as well as prisons from 1864-1865. These papers include Wilcox’s diary, correspondence, and official documents. The papers are part of the archival holdings of the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, New Hampshire, and were included as part of the NH Citizens Archivists' Initiative.
This book is Hebert's most recent entry in the Darby Series, which centers around the residents of the fictional town of Darby, New Hampshire. In 'Howard Elman's Farewell,' Howard Elman is now a widower in his mid-80s who wants to do something great before he dies. On his way to accomplishing this feat, he must grapple with family members, friends, and even a voice in his head. The future of Darby itself may even rest in his hands.
This book is the fifth entry in Hebert's Darby Series. The plot centers around the love affair between Freddy Elman and Lilith Salmon as well as the economic divide that may inevitably keep them apart.
Spoonwood is the sixth novel in the Darby Series. This book picks up where the previous entry left off, with Freddy Elman grieving the loss of his wife, Lilith, as well as taking care of his newborn son, Birch. However, unable to cope with Lilith's death, Freddy falls prey to alcoholism and neglects Birch. Both his and Lilith's family attempt to gain custody of his son as a result. Freddy does not take this betrayal lightly and makes a decision that is not favorable for anyone involved.
The Dogs of March is the first entry in Ernest Hebert's Darby Series. This book focuses on Howard Elman and his life in Darby, New Hampshire. A major theme of the novel is social class and how it can shape people's lives.
This item is Ernest Hebert's galley of 'The Kinship.' The book is a collection of two of Hebert's earlier novels, 'A Little More Than Kin' (1982) and 'The Passion of Estelle Jordan' (1987), though this version of the book does not include 'The Passion of Estelle Jordan.'
In 'A Little More Than Kin,' Hebert shifts his focus from Howard Elman to the impoverished Ollie Jordan and his family. Although Ollie's family has lived in a group of shacks for many years, they are evicted and forced to leave what little security they have behind. Ollie and his intellectually disabled son, Willow, set out into the woods in an attempt to survive.
This item is Ernest Hebert's galley of 'The Passion of Estelle Jordan,' the fourth novel of the Darby Series. The book is centered around Estelle Jordan, the 'witch' of the Jordan Family. At the age of sixty, Estelle has two wildly different lovers, a widowed farmer and a strangely mysterious punk. Her life is upended when a younger woman that reminds her of herself is in danger and Estelle takes it upon herself to save her.
This item is Ernest Hebert's galley of 'Whisper My Name.' This book is the third novel in the Darby Series, and it centers around a journalist named Roland LaChance who is covering the story of a shopping mall possibly being built in Darby. Some of the town's residents believe that the new shopping mall will bring new economic opportunities for the town, drawing more interest for people moving into town and creating jobs. Other residents, however, believe that the new shopping mall could threaten their way of life. As LaChance covers the story, he falls in love with a girl from Darby, Sheila 'Soapy' Rayno. In addition to all of this, both Chance and Soapy are attempting to learn more about their family origins.
