Historical Booklets by Mabel Hoyle Knipe
Mabel Hoyle Knipe (1906-1997) was a longtime Fairhaven educator, teaching for 46 years in Fairhaven schools. She began her teaching career at Rogers School in 1928. From 1931 until her retirement in 1974, she taught at Fairhaven High School, where she was chair of the English Department. In her retirement, Mrs. Knipe was a passionate library volunteer, spearheading the Fairhaven Star research project and writing numerous booklets on town history, presented here.
History of the Fairhaven High School Alumni Association
Biography of John I. Bryant, Fairhaven selectman who held several other local posts
The founding of Rogers School
History of the Fairhaven Star newspaper
History of the Millicent Library
"Some Memories of Cara Leland Rogers Broughton, The First Lady of Fairhaven"
Booklet, "A compilation of fact and legend concerning the Tabitha Inn, now Our Lady's Haven, Fairhaven, Massachusetts"
Little Stories from a Small Town
Booklet containing "six narratives concerning the Town of Fairhaven and its people," dating to roughly 1869-1921.
History of Fairhaven Town Hall, built 1894
The story of Cushman Park
Some little-known philanthropy of Henry Huttleston Rogers
Miscellaneous Local History Resources
Fairhaven High School Songs, 1913
A charming compilation of school songs published by the Fairhaven High School class in printing, 1913.
Fairhaven Fire Department: Special Rules for Protecting Society When on Duty
List of rules for Fairhaven firefighters to follow; also includes a list of personnel and fire alarm boxes in town