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New Hampshire Glossary: Selectman

Selectmen, or assessors are the elected officials of a town. This term evolved from “ten men” (c1634) to “select … Continue reading

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Warner New Hampshire Author, Amanda Bartlett Harris (1824-1917)

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A New Super Heroine: History Woman

Who would have figured it?  A super heroine who loves history, is faster than a speeding microfiche reader, can jump … Continue reading

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Manchester New Hampshire Entrepreneur, Alma M. (Cavagnaro) Truesdale (1881-1973)

almas tea roomMaria “Alma” Cavagnaro was born July 18, 1881 in Boston Massachusetts of Italian parents, John/Luigi and Catterina (Magis) Cavagnaro. She died June 1973 in Manchester New Hampshire. Her father immigrated from Italy about 1874, and was at first a fruit dealer, then by 1900 was a candy maker in Boston. Continue reading

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Postcard: Alma’s Tea Room, Manchester, NH

Established in 1923 by Alma M. Truesdale, Alma's Tea Room was located at the intersection of Route 3 and 28 … Continue reading

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