Tag Archives: NH

A Valentine’s Day Story: New Hampshire’s Bette Davis Connection

Posted on 14 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Actress Bette Davis often summered in New Hampshire.  In 1939, she had finished the movie “Elizabeth.” Its opening was arranged … Continue reading →

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Photograph: Forrest Percival Sherman

Posted on 10 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

1918 photograph of Admiral Forrest Percival Sherman, then Midshipman, USNA graduation.  See upcoming article about his life, and including his … Continue reading →

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Goffstown New Hampshire’s Uncanoonuc Mountains

Posted on 10 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

In the southwest end of the town of Goffstown, New Hampshire, and 3 miles west of Manchester, New Hampshire are … Continue reading →

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U.S. Cable Station, Rye, New Hampshire

Posted on 9 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

The scan of this postcard was graciously provided by Bill Burns who maintains a web site “History of the Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Derry New Hampshire Astronaut: Rear Admiral Alan B. Shepard Jr. (1923-1998)

Posted on 8 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Alan B. Shepard Jr. was born 18 Nov 1923 in the small town of Derry, New Hampshire.

He attended grammar … Continue reading →

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