The following projects provide a window into our region’s history. 25 young men and women have contributed to the FHP since its inception, and we thank them for their time and enthusiasm in helping us build this historical archive! The project is a work in progress, and we appreciate your interest! We have organized the projects roughly chronologically related to our community’s history. In addition, corresponding articles by Rykken, and documents prompted by the topics of research, are included.
2009: Integration of the Public Schools
2010: The Civil War Experience
Levi directed the project, and Megan began the process of organizing and streamlining the projects.
2011: Spaulding and the Removal Episode
2012: The Life and Times of Merlin Hull
2013: BRF and the China Connection
2017: Pause for Editing and Web-Site Construction
Ally and Jacob edited and organized the projects in preparation for launching a more extensive website.
2020: The Coming of the Interstate
2022-23: The Impact of Covid-19
2026: The Impact of Title IX
(Coming in Spring of 2026)
As a supplement to the various projects we have pursued, the following historical essays by Paul Rykken (and accompanying documents) provide further insights into various aspects of our community’s history. Note the year of the project that correlates with the paper.
Pre-1900
1900-1960
Yep Ging Profile: The Chinese Laundryman
2013 Project
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