Voices of Squam: living and working around the lake/ by Jane C. Beck.

Title:

Voices of Squam: living and working around the lake/ by Jane C. Beck.

Author:

Beck, Jane C.

Call Number:

917.78 S773b

Publication Information:

Holderness, NH: Squam Archives Center, 2023.

Physical Description:

148 p.: contains illustrations; 23 cm.

Description:

Over sixty interviews give voice to recollections of Squam, some going back in family lore to the mid-1700's. Others reminisce about their own lives, often set on the backdrop of their families' existence at Squam, sharing a strong sense of place. Their voices (heard with the aid of QR codes and a smart phone) convey so much more than just the narrative: an accent reflective of locality, speech tinged with emotion, narratives that paint pictures with words. Voices of Squam might be considered a chorus of expressions creating a greater melody that gives voice to the place itself, rather than a definitive history. It encompasses a real sense of everyday life over the past 150 years, a reflection of some of the experiences, attitudes, and values of Squam, and the unmistakable allure of the region.

Subjects:

Squam Lakes (N.H.). , Camps. , Outdoor recreation. , On Golden Pond (Motion picture).

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of Jane Beck; December 2023;