Library of Congress: Lincoln Papers in Full Color

Papers of Abraham Lincoln Now Online in Full Color Abraham Lincoln's papers from his time as a lawyer, congressman and the 16th president are now online in full color in a new presentation after a multi-year digitization effort at the Library of Congress. Click here for more information. This service is provided by the Library of Congress at www.LOC.gov. Follow us: Blog | Facebook | Flickr | Instagram | Pinterest| Twitter | YouTube

About this Collection

"The papers of Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), lawyer, representative from Illinois, and sixteenth president of the United States, contain approximately 40,550 documents dating from 1774 to 1948, although most of the collection spans from the 1850s through Lincoln’s presidency (1861-1865). Roughly half of the collection, more than 20,000 documents, comprising 62,000 images, as well as transcriptions of approximately 10,000 documents, is online. Included on this website in their entirety are Series 1-3 of the Lincoln Papers and the original materials in Series 4. Excluded from this online presentation is a sizeable portion of Series 4, which consists of printed material and reproductions of government and military documents made from originals in the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration. 

Treasures in the collection include Lincoln’s first and second inaugural addresses, his preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation, the two earliest known copies of the Gettysburg Address (the Nicolay and Hay copies), his August 23, 1864, memorandum expressing his expectation of being defeated for re-election in the upcoming presidential contest, and a condolence letter written to Mary Todd Lincoln by Queen Victoria following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The Lincoln Papers are characterized by a large number of correspondents, including friends and associates from Lincoln’s Springfield days, well-known political figures and reformers, and local people and organizations writing to their president. 

Notable correspondents include Nathaniel Prentiss Banks, Edward Bates, Montgomery Blair, Salmon P. Chase, Schuyler Colfax, David Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, John Hay, Andrew Johnson, Reverdy Johnson, Mary Todd Lincoln, George Brinton McClellan, George Gordon Meade, Edwin D. Morgan, John G. Nicolay, William S. Rosecrans, William Henry Seward, Horatio Seymour, Caleb B. Smith, Edwin McMasters Stanton, Charles Sumner, Lyman Trumbull, E. B. Washburne, and Gideon Welles."

Follow the link to discover more about this collection online
https://www.loc.gov/collections/abraham-lincoln-papers/about-this-collection/

“It is a blessing for us to be able to serve our neighbors"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"During the month of January, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting donations at The Parish of Saint Mary at One Church Square. 

They’re looking for donations of personal hygiene products for both men and women. The items most needed are toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, brushes, combs, shaving cream and hand lotion. 

Members of the parish will put together personal care bags for those who call St. Mary’s in need of help. Donations may be placed in the boxes at the doors of the St. Mary’s parish anytime during January. Call 508-528-0020 for more information, or to request a care package for you or someone you know.

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The Parish of Saint Mary at One Church Square

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Danielle Miraglia - Jan 6

Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm and harmonica with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your heart and hips.

 Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Danielle Miraglia - Jan 6

"Straddling the line where folk/roots meets rock/blues, Miraglia has a voice that can go from a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt, although she may be best known for her lead thumb — a heavy, thumping strike on her Gibson that’s backdrop percussion in itself." - Lauren Daley, The Boston Globe

Open Book (Michele and Rick Gedney) will be Danielle's special guests.
http://www.openbookmusic.com/


For more about Danielle visit her webpage https://daniellem.com/



Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 8 PM - 10:30 PM

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
262 Chestnut St, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Tickets Available = circlefolk.org


Shared from the Circle of Friend Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/297218137452356/

Friendly reminder: trash delayed one day this week

Trash and recycling WILL be delayed one day for the Christmas and New Year's holiday. Your trash and recycling will be picked up one day later than your usually scheduled trash day.

If you are normally scheduled for Monday, your trash will be picked up on Tuesday; Tuesday on Wednesday, etc.

Trash and recycling bins

The fall and winter recycling flyer can be found here

http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/files/20172018-solid-waste-mailer

Chief Lynch graduates from FBI National Academy

Chief Lynch graduates from FBI National Academy:

"Two hundred and twenty-two law enforcement officers graduated today (12/15/17) from the FBI National Academy program at Quantico, Virginia. The 270th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 49 states, as well as members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 20 international countries, three military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations. 

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 11 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.

 Chief Lynch graduates from FBI National Academy

President Donald J. Trump, Attorney General Jeff Sessions, and FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered remarks at the graduation ceremony. 

Training for the program is provided by the FBI Academy instructional staff, special agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees, many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise. 

Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia due to the accreditation by the university of the many courses offered. 

The graduating officers were represented by the class spokesperson, Craig Wiles, Drug Enforcement Administration, New Orleans, Louisiana. A total of 50,587 graduates now represent the alumni of the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935."

From the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/chief-lynch-graduates-fbi-national-academy

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Police Chief Thomas Lynch is hoping to use lessons learned from a Federal Bureau of Investigation training program to improve law enforcement in town.
Lynch graduated this month from an 11-week FBI National Academy session, held at the bureau’s training grounds in Quantico, Virginia. The program featured instruction on a variety of subjects, he said, taught by either FBI agents or non-agent professionals. 

“The program focuses on topics like academics and physical fitness,” he said, adding that leadership was a major component as well. “There was a lot of networking; 49 states and around 20 countries were represented in the program.” 

The academy, said Lynch, was founded in 1935 as a way to strengthen cooperation between the FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Those who participate in the academy are also eligible to earn credits from the University of Virginia.

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MassBudget: Report finds wage increases do not relate to drops in teen employment

Working teens' wages account for 18% of low-income families' income

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Report finds wage increases do not relate to drops in teen employment The economic security of lower income working families often depends not only on wages earned by parents, but also of working teens. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center's new report, "Teens, Employment, and the Minimum Wage," finds that working teens in families with total incomes of less than $47,000 often bring in a significant share of their family income -- almost 18 percent. In addition to family necessities, many teens also face rising costs for college. 35.3 percent of recent high school graduates enrolled in college are also working. Studies have found, however, that students who work more than 20 hours a week tend to get lower grades and are less likely to graduate. The most rigorous economic studies have found minimum wage increases have little or no effect on employment rates. To read the full report, click here. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Jamie Barrett plays a Holiday Sing Along at the Library

Still have the Christmas spirit? Go to the Franklin Library, Tuesday, Dec 26 at 1:00 PM for a  Holiday Sing Along with Jamie Barrett

Jamie Barrett plays a Holiday Sing Along at the Library

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/jamie-barrett-holiday-sing-long