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One Hundred Years Ago: New Hampshire’s Thanksgiving of 1919

Posted on 27 November, 2019 by Janice Brown

Thanksgiving Day of 1919 was celebrated with feelings of both great sorrow and hope. Within the previous  two years, at least 4,000 New Hampshire residents had died before their time (war causalities plus those who died unexpectedly from the flu). … Continue reading →

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NH Tidbits: Concord New Hampshire At A Glance in 1891

Posted on 18 August, 2017 by Janice Brown

A red leather-covered souvenir booklet offers insight into what the City of Concord New Hampshire looked like in 1891.  A lovely script on the back page shows that it was a gift: Presented to John J. Thurston On his 78th … Continue reading →

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Some Faces of Manchester New Hampshire’s Famous CHANDLER Family

Posted on 8 April, 2016 by Janice Brown

A few days ago I posted a story about Mamie F. Chandler’s high school autograph book. She attended Manchester (NH) High School around 1884. For the younger crowd reading this, at that time Manchester only had one public high school. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Intervale

Posted on 27 January, 2007 by Janice Brown

“Intervale” is a word unique to New England. 

It is used to describe low-lying meadow land, usually along a river, … Continue reading →

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