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Inside the Comic “Carpet-Bag” of BP Shillaber

by J. Dennis Robinson

Rise and fall of the nation's first humor magazine

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NH Published the First Illustrated Newspaper in 1839

by Vintage Pics

Political cartoon from the WHIP & SPUR

Read moreNH Published the First Illustrated Newspaper in 1839

Rambling on About Charles Brewster

by J. Dennis Robinson

The Portsmouth Journal editor was passionate about the past

Read moreRambling on About Charles Brewster

Keeping Track of Seacoast Tourists in 1886

by J. Dennis Robinson

"The Sea Shore" listed the names of hotel guests each week. It died like many others.

Read moreKeeping Track of Seacoast Tourists in 1886

How Old Was the Daily Times Building?

by Vintage Pics

Before we rebuild it, let's get the date right.

Read moreHow Old Was the Daily Times Building?

Ham Radio, Still Kicking, was Early Social Media

by Vintage Pics

They're still out there.

Read moreHam Radio, Still Kicking, was Early Social Media

First Religious Newspaper was Born in NH in 1808

by J. Dennis Robinson

Elias Smith and his Herald of Gospel Liberty

Read moreFirst Religious Newspaper was Born in NH in 1808

Celia Thaxter’s “A Memorable Murder” (1875)

by J. Dennis Robinson

The full, uninterrupted text, considered an early true crime masterpiece

Read moreCelia Thaxter’s “A Memorable Murder” (1875)

Capturing the News in Black and White

by Vintage Pics

Escaped prisoner just wanted to see Portsmouth before he died

Read moreCapturing the News in Black and White

Caleb Gurney Pictured Portsmouth in 1902

by Vintage Pics

Best Portsmouth viewbook for collectors with 400 pictures

Read moreCaleb Gurney Pictured Portsmouth in 1902

Who Were Our Heroes in 1947?

by Vintage Pics

JCPenney tells kids which Americans to admire

Read moreWho Were Our Heroes in 1947?

The Ratcatcher and the NH Lithographer

by Vintage Pics

Our obscure connection to an even more obscure song in the Smithsonian Open Access LIbrary

Read moreThe Ratcatcher and the NH Lithographer
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