Dear John and all,
Thanks for your kindly tribute to Harry Dewey. Although we never met,
we exchanged hundreds of emails both privately and via Alpine-l. At the time it
was unique, exciting and involving. I corresponded with some wonderful people
in the US, the UK and elsewhere.
Others have paid tribute to Harry Dewey here, and Alpine-L seems the
best place to announce my own tribute blog post,
http://johngrimshawsgardendiary.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/harry-dewey-1921-2016.html
I have no idea how many people are still connected through Alpine-L, but
I'm sure many will
Harry T. Dewey
Long-time NARGS member Harry Tillinghast Dewey died February 17, 2016, age 95.
He was a professor of Library Science at various colleges and universities.
Harry served NARGS in many capacities, in particular the Potomac Valley
Chapter, helping organize national meetings. He was
You were one of the friends I made through Alpine-L. Rick. I remember well
visiting your garden, jam-packed with great alpines, on the way from York
to London..
Barbara van Achterberg
On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 5:59 AM, R Lambert
wrote:
> Harry and Alpine-L were part
Harry and Alpine-L were part of my education into Alpines Plants
on-line. Alpine-L was exceptional and brilliant because of the
'Moderation' that took place. Gentle reminders about on-line etiquette
and guidance of how to avoid offending through the cross over of
languages and cultures. By
I learned so much from Harry Dewey when I joined Alpine-L. He had such
knowledge and a great sense of humor. I loved the way he and Louise played
against each other on Alpine-L For a year I thought they were a couple.
Later, when my daughter moved to Annapolis, we were able to visit his
garden and
Harry Dewey made a great contribution to the alpine world by his efforts
with Alpine L quite apart from the successes of his professional career.
We can only send condolences to his loved ones.
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