Harry Booth

Judy just finished a beautiful 1,000 piece puzzle, which is a 1630 map of the world. We all know who would have been thrilled with this project, the original map lover himself.

When some of us die we are remembered a little less each passing day, because life must fill the vacancies, but with Harry Booth, a lively spirit within the collective memory, he remains forever with us.

Harry (he let us Dickinson in Norwich students call him Harry) was a father figure, friend, and mentor that year and I know I speak for everyone when I say he was pivotal in our development as young adults. Jeff Bell, `93

Prof. Booth is one of the brightest memories for me from my student years at Dickinson (1964-68). i took an exciting Religion class with him, but I was also present (in the audience or in the choir) for his wonderful music performances over those years. In my memory I can hear his supple, pure tenor voice still. How fortunate we all were to have known him.

Professor Booth was one of my favorites at Dickinson. He made the books we read come alive! I still think of him (35 years after graduation) every time I read or watch anything related to Tolkien! When the films came out, I remember watching and trying to think "What would Professor Booth think?" I got to have a conversation with him about the films at the champagne brunch at one of my reunions. Rest in peace, and to his family, may his memory be a blessing

To Donna, Marty, Lisa I will pass on your memories to Nell and Paul. To Ginny If you are local, I'd love to get together. You may remember I took a course with YOU. To ALL there will be celebration of Harry on Alumni Weekend this year (weekend of June 10)