Harrison Noyes, Jr., publisher of the Norwich Bulletin, was the 53rd President of the Norwich Rotary Club, serving in the 1972-73 year. Below is Mr. Noyes’ obituary from legacy.com Harrison … Read more
The John S. Blackmar Scholarship, presented each year by the Norwich Rotary Club, is named for Dr. John Blackmar. The following is a biography of John Blackmar, MD former Norwich … Read more
The following is a biography of manufacturer Alexander McNichol former Norwich Rotarian from A modern history of New London County, Connecticut; by Marshall, Benjamin Tinkham. ALEXANDER McNICOL— Although one of the youngest … Read more
The 1969 Norwich Native Son Monsignor Terence Finnegan was present at the battle of Pearl Harbor in 1941, and served in the Guadalcanal Campaign, and later in Europe. He was Chief of … Read more
1979 Norwich Native Son Robert Brand served as an officer in the U.S. Army First Infantry Division in World War II during the North Africa and Sicily campaigns. Mr. Brand graduated from … Read more
1980 Norwich Native Son Gerson Merton “Budd” Friedman founded the Improv Comedy Club, and has helped launch the careers of many successful comedians. 1980 Honoree Budd Freidman was instrumental in launching … Read more