Red Doors

Posted on 8 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

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Peterborough New Hampshire Art Patron and Pianist: Marian Griswold (Nevins) MacDowell (1857-1956)

Posted on 7 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

“I am a very ordinary woman who had an opportunity–and I seized it.”

Marian Griswold Nevins was born in 1857 in New York City, the third of five children to David H. Nevins, a Wall Street banker, and his wife, Cornelia L. Perkins.  Marian died 23 Aug 1856 in Los Angeles, California.  She married 21 July 1884 in Waterford CT to Edward Alexander MacDowell, son of Thomas F. and Frances M. (Knapp) McDowell. Edward was born in New York City, December 18, 1861.  he was a famous composer, concert pianist, teacher and college professor.

Marian was remarkable in her own right…  When her mother died prematurely, Marion was only eight years old.  Yet, she was given the responsibility to present her father with the terrible news.  She was a gifted pianist, and it was during a trip to Europe that she met her future husband, Edward MacDowell.  During their marriage, Marian gave up her career to support her husband’s talent and goals.  They had no children (Marian had a miscarriage). Continue reading →

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Marian Griswold (Nevins) MacDowell

Posted on 7 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

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Maine is not New Hampshire

Posted on 5 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

maine with names-2 watermarkedManics, Maineites, Mainards, eh? What the heck do you call a Maine native?

This blog focuses mainly (no pun intended) on New Hampshire, not Maine.  However, both states have one thing in common–Massachusetts.

Yes, it’s true… both were once part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.  New Hampshire achieved statehood in 1741, while Maine was a laggard, finally becoming a state in 1820. Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slide Shows I Love

Posted on 4 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

I love PowerPoint slide shows….

… especially if the slides are succinctly informational and “eye candy” at the same time.

The New Hampshire Historical Society has provided several of these high quality shows on their web site.  Their intent is to provide  “curriculum support” for studying New Hampshire history.  But don’t be fooled, anyone can download and look at them.  The photographs are gorgeous, and the knowledge gained priceless.

Among the many topics are transportation, NH governors, immigration, identifying notable men and women, and the treasures of the society.  There are additional topics — a veritable smorgasborg with something for everyone.

I especially enjoyed the show “From Cow to Kitchen: An Overview of Milk Delivery in New Hampshire.”

Janice

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