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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Historic NEW ENGLAND Fall 2006 Vol. 7, No.2
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Rem Huygens
In this issue, we feature our historic sites and collections, beginning with an eloquent essay on Sarah Orne Jewett by her biographer, Paula Blanchard. Recent major donations to the Library and Archives of the archives of three contemporary architects demonstrate our continuing effort to preserve New England’s rich heritage. Historic New England also continues to grow its membership as we inaugurate a wonderful new preservation service and welcome a new museum to our roster of historic houses. Our new Historic Homeowner membership category, described in detail on page 25, serves those who cherish their own old houses and want to make informed and sensitive choices in maintaining them. Members have access to the expertise of Historic New England’s preservation staff through online consultations and special events. The program guides owners through conservation and renovation issues to help them preserve the distinctive features of their old houses, whether built in 1750 or 1950. In closing, I would like to welcome Harold J. Carroll as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees and to thank Janina Longtine for her admirable service. Hal, a partner in the Corporate Group, Gadsby Hannah LLP and an active Board member for many years, brings experience and commitment to the position.
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Our Newest Old House 8
P R E S E RVAT I O N
Caring for Your Basket Collection M A K I N G F U N O F H I S TO RY
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From Fiber to Cloth MUSEUM SHOP
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Savings for Members LANDSCAPE
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The Life Cycle of a Country Estate Historic New England 141 Cambridge Street Boston MA 02114-2702 (617) 227-3956 HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND magazine is a benefit of membership. To join Historic New England, please visit our website, HistoricNew England.org or call (617) 227-3957, ext.273. Comments? Please call Nancy Curtis, editor at (617) 227-3957, ext.235. Historic New England is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Executive Editor Diane Viera
Editor Nancy Curtis
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A Maine Island Inn
Design DeFrancis Carbone Except where noted, all historic photographs and ephemera are from Historic New England’s Library and Archives.
COVER Sarah Orne Jewett at her desk in South Berwick.
By permission of the Houghton Library, Harvard University. bMS AM 1743.26(16) V I S I T U S O N L I N E AT
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