Monthly Archives: July 2008

New Hampshire Glossary: Dowser

Posted on 30 July, 2008 by Janice Brown

A dowser is a person who is able to locate water, and sometimes precious metals. On a few documented occasions, … Continue reading →

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Ie Shima, Ernie Pyle, and a "Betty Bomber"

Posted on 28 July, 2008 by Janice Brown

Ie Shima (Island), Ernie Pyle, and a “Betty Bomber” have more in common that you might think.

During World … Continue reading →

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Lee New Hampshire's Physician, Dean, UNH Marine Docent, Historian and "Old Shoaler," Robert L. Tuttle, M.D. (1922-2004)

Posted on 26 July, 2008 by Janice Brown

Bob Tuttle's first visit to the Isles of Shoals was in 1941.

He was a lowly UNH microbiology student who was … Continue reading →

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The Sugar Baby: The Day World War II Was Funny

Posted on 24 July, 2008 by Janice Brown

Most of the time the soldiers and sailors who participated in World War II led serious lives.  After all they … Continue reading →

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"Your Dog In A Canoe? Barking Up the Northeast Passage," by B. Elwin Sherman

Posted on 22 July, 2008 by Janice Brown
Yes, even on a river expedition, it's not only possible to end up where you

started, it's what happens anytime … Continue reading →

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