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African-American Soprano and “Queen of Song”: Dover New Hampshire’s Nellie (Brown) Mitchell (1845-1924)

Posted on 5 September, 2016 by Janice Brown

She was born, Nellie Brown, the daughter of Charles & Martha (Runnels) Brown. Her father was a shoemaker turned barber/hairdresser. In the 1850 census, Nellie along with her parents and siblings, are listed as mulatto, which would indicate that both … Continue reading →

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The Voice of Cinderella and Portsmouth New Hampshire Songbird: Jacquelyn Ruth “Jackie” “Ilene” (Woods) Steck Shaughnessy (1926-2010)

Posted on 4 August, 2016 by Janice Brown

Jacquelyn “Jackie” “Ilene” Woods was called the “songbird of Portsmouth,” early on in her career.  She is probably most famous for being the “voice of Cinderella,” in the famed 1950 Disney cartoon movie. She was a singer and performer, in … Continue reading →

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2016 Black History Month in New Hampshire

Posted on 1 February, 2016 by Janice Brown

Today New Hampshire’s population is 93% white with African-Americans making up about 1.4% of  residents (the rest being Hispanic and Asian). In the early years of the New Hampshire colony, and throughout our State’s history, the number of non-Caucasian residents … Continue reading →

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The Entertaining Family of New Hampshire’s Alex Philbrick aka Preston

Posted on 21 April, 2014 by Janice Brown

I hope that my readers have been following this season’s American Idol television show.  It is not often that a New Hampshire resident can be found placing so prominently in the entertainment field.  And no, I have not forgotten the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire St. Patrick’s Day 2007

Posted on 14 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Begorrah! This Saturday is St. Patrick's Day. Although New Hampshire has a varied ethnic heritage, among the prominent groups who early … Continue reading →

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