Fourth of July parade

Does anyone remember this event? The Fourth of July parade: Dartmouth Riding Club made this float representing a large horse. The telephone lines became snagged on the ear of the horse. Herbert Hadfield is in front watching the wires to avoid further trouble, circa 1961.

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Lydia Macomber letter book

Letter book of Lydia Macomber, daughter of John. She and her sister Olive were both deaf and driven to Hartford by buggy where both were schooled. She married a deaf student and they lived in Dr. Kirkaldy’s house. She says, “This summer we took care of silk-worms which contained about 16,000. There are forty-six pounds […]

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Edward Yeomans

Edward Yeomans was interviewed by Mary Giles on November 13, 1976. He spoke about his family and his career as a teacher.   (Edward Yeomans’ family has probably brought more people to Westport than any other. His father ‘discovered’ Westport when he was sailing down the eastern coast of Massachusetts, fell in love with it […]

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Harold Wood

Harold Wood was interviewed by Mary Giles on November 17, 1976. He spoke about his childhood, his career as a teacher, and his time on the Board of Selectmen. This is an interview with Harold Wood in which the interviewer sought to learn how it is that he gives to much energy and thought to […]

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Lincoln Tripp

Lincoln Tripp was interviewed by Mary Giles on November 21, 1976. He spoke about his childhood and his work with the Historical Society.   This will be my third year as president of the Historical Society. I’ve been a member since the beginning of the Society, and I am a charter member.   It’s very […]

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