Category Archives: New Hampshire Men

Dublin New Hampshire publisher, Robb Hansell Sagendorph (1900-1970)

Posted on 28 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

A New Hampshire tradition was begun in 1935. 

“Climb up on some hill at sunrise. Everybody needs perspective … Continue reading →

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Candia New Hampshire Journalist, Editor and Poet, Sam Walter Foss (1858-1911)

Posted on 6 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

During his lifetime, he was called “Poet of the People,” and “Master of the Yankee Dialect,” but today he is … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Stone and Seneca Ladd of Meredith New Hampshire

Posted on 21 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

Even after one hundred and thirty four years, New Hampshire's so-called “Mystery Stone” is attracting a great deal … Continue reading →

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Manchester New Hampshire’s Marine Corps Iwo Jima Flag Raiser, Rene Arthur Gagnon (1925-1979)

Posted on 13 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

Rene Gagnon, son of French Canadian mill workers, was born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire. According to some, he … Continue reading →

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Hermit of the White Mountains: John A. Vial aka English Jack

Posted on 9 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

He was the most picturesque of latter-day White Mountain characters—

“English Jack”–known to thousands of visitors to the region … Continue reading →

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