Category: John Patrick Jordan
John Patrick Jordan is an author and historian of Manchester NH.
John Patrick Jordan interview on Al Heidenreich show, “In My Opinion”
Excerpts of John Patrick Jordan‘s interview by Al Heidenreich, producer of “In My Opinion”, a community access show on Manchester Public Television Station (MPTS).
John Jordan discusses his newest book, “Check Your Hat! The Vaudeville Years. Palace Theater.
To meet Mr. Jordan in person or to get a book or have a book signed, visit his events tab.
Jordan book discussion at Manchester NH City Library
Saturday, April 4th – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – Auditorium, Main Branch, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH
Manchester City Library will be hosting a book discussion with Manchester author, John Patrick Jordan. Mr. Jordan will be discussing his new book, “Check Your Hat! The Vaudeville Years. Palace Theater, Manchester, NH. 1915 – 1955.”
Books will be on sale and signed at the time.
For more information contact Mary Gallant at 603-624-6550 ext. 311.
Cash, checks and credit cards via Squareup.com are accepted.
Walking Tour – Find your Irish roots
Saturday, May 30, 2015
10:00 a.m.- noon
$5 MHA members $10 General Public
Pre-registration is required Please call (603) 622-7531
Meet at the Sheridan Guard Memorial
“Find your Irish Roots” tour of the Old St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Donald Street, conducted by Manchester historians John Patrick Jordan and Gerald Holleran sponsored by the Manchester Historic Association—hear the stories of Manchester’s pioneer Irish citizens, the bitter discrimination they faced upon their arrival in Manchester, the heartwarming stories of many of them who arrived here penniless and became Manchester’s leading citizen’s and their patriotism to their adopted country and much more.
Tours conducted by Mr. Jordan
Jordan to guest spot on Manchester Community Television Show
At 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 19th, Manchester author and historian, John Patrick Jordan, will be a guest on Al Heidenreich‘s Manchester Public Television Show, “In My Opinion.”
Mr. Jordan will be promoting his latest book, “Check Your Hat! The vaudeville Years. Palace Theater, 1915 – 1955,” and “Saints and Sinners. The Pioneer Irish of Manchester, NH. 1835 – 1900.”
If you live in Manchester, you can watch the show live or check for rebroadcast on MPTS channel 23.
For more information log onto http://pammanney.com.
Events – Appearances; Cemetery tours; book sales
We don’t have any events scheduled for now, but check back here for new postings. In the meantime, check out Mr. Jordan’s books and links to other pages. Enjoy!
“Saints and Sinners – The Pioneer Irish of Manchester, NH 1835 to 1900″.
Mr. Jordan’s first book is a wonderful snapshot of the Irish immigrants that came to Manchester, NH 1835 to 1900.
Table of contents include: Immigrants and Their Decendants; Humorous Court Cases Some with Irish Brogue; Amoskeag Mills Accidents and Deaths; Suicides & Attempted Suicides in Amoskeag Canal; Killed and Dismembered by Trains; Scandal’s, Schools and Naughty Women.
“Check your Hat, the Vaudeville Years of the Palace Theater, 1915 – 1955″.
This book contains almost 400 advertisements, newspaper stories and photos of acts and performers that appeared at the Palace Theater during the Vaudeville Years 1915 to 1955. Not only the headliners of the time, but also the numerous local acts that delighted the Palace goers for years. Among them: Faye Gelinas and “Bucky” Searles both three time winners of the Original Amateur Hour; Vincent Ferdinando and his orchestra; “Zaza” Ludwig and his band; Patty Allen, who ran a successful dance studio; Esther Foye Moran, the talented singer; Alberta Sullivan, singer and Mother of Allen Heidenereich, a popular Palace Theater volunteer; Johnny Conlon, the Master of Dialect and numerous others.
A great gift for that special person on your Christmas list or any other occasion for the history-minded person.
Books by John Patrick Jordan
The Pioneer Irish of Manchester, NH
1835 – 1900
$14.95
Vaudeville Years, Palace Theater
Manchester, NH 1915 – 1955
Check Your Hat! The Vaudeville Years of the Palace Theater, 1915 – 1955.
Hot off the presses!
John Patrick Jordan’s newest book, “Check Your Hat! The Vaudeville Years of the Palace Theater, 1915 – 1955” is now available!
This book contains almost 400 advertisements, newspaper stories and photos of acts and performers that appeared at the Palace Theater during the Vaudeville Years 1915 to 1955. Not only the headliners of the time, but also the numerous local acts that delighted the Palace goers for years. Among them: Faye Gelinas and “Bucky” Searles both three time winners of the Original Amateur Hour; Vincent Ferdinando and his orchestra; “Zaza” Ludwig and his band; Patty Allen, who ran a successful dance studio; Esther Foye Moran, the talented singer; Alberta Sullivan, singer and Mother of Allen Heidenereich, a popular Palace Theater volunteer; Johnny Conlon, the Master of Dialect and numerous others.
Manchester merchants, too, made good use of the Palace stage where they held numerous fashion shows throughout the vaudeville years and advertised in “The Palace Spotlight and Entertainment” magazine of the era.
Additionally, you’ll find mention of the Manchester people who were an integral part of the day to day operation of the Palace Theater. Among them were: Theater President, Abraham Spitz; Superintendent of the House, George Freeman; Box Office Man, Henry Smith; Head Usher, John Kennedy; Porter, Arthur Washington; Matron, Miss Marion E. Casey; Stage Manager, Harvey Wilson; Assistant Stage Manager, Leo McIntire; Prop Manager, Charles Slosberg and Boiler Room Foreman, Henry Moses.
From its opening day, Victor Charas, the owner of the theater, strove to bring in the best talent available at that time including managers, William O’Neil and later successor William Canning, both of whom had wide experience in the Vaudeville field. This endeavor, coupled with signing a contract with the Keith/ Albee Vaudeville Circuit who specialized in “Polite” vaudeville that censored revealing costumes and unfit language, Victor Charas aspired to bring Manchester good, clean entertainment. I believe he succeeded and hope, after reading this book, you’ll agree.
Buy “Check Your Hat! today. Free delivery within 20 mile radias of South-east Manchester, NH.
Saints and Sinners – The Pioneer Irish of Manchester, NH 1835 – 1900
Buy John Jordan’s book, Saints and Sinners, the Pioneer Irish of Manchester, NH, 1835 – 1900.
Mr. Jordan’s first book is a wonderful snapshot of the Irish immigrants that came to Manchester, NH 1835 to 1900.
Table of contents include: Immigrants and Their Decendants; Humorous Court Cases Some with Irish Brogue; Amoskeag Mills Accidents and Deaths; Suicides & Attempted Suicides in Amoskeag Canal; Killed and Dismembered by Trains; Scandal’s, Schools and Naughty Women.
Page 23 – Rev. Fr. William McDonald – the St. Patrick of Manchester, NH.
Page 24 – Bishop John B. Delany
Page 32 – Daniel Connor – Landowner, farmer, livestock owner & so much more.
Page 40 – Michael J. Healy – Police Chief
Page 152 – Woman killed by the train cars
Page 183 – Not the same Timothy – funny stories about locals printed in newspapers of yesteryear
Just a few hours left to sponsor! Don’t miss out!
JUST A COUPLE HOURS LEFT before our deadline arrives for folks to sponsor our upcoming book “Check Your Hat! The Vaudeville Years, Palace Theater, Manchester, NH 1915 – 1955”. THERE’S STILL TIME TO SPONSOR! If you own a business, have a law firm or just want to help out, please consider sponsoring our book. DON’T MISS OUT! Each sponsor will have their name or business listed on a special page in our book.You won’t want to miss out! CONTACT US TODAY! Deadline is Monday, February, 23rd, 9:00 PM. For more info log onto http://pammanney.com/?page_id=71