Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society
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Description
This is an invitation to a luncheon and the maiden voyage of Islesboro's second ferry, the Governor Muskie. The event took place on the 3rd of September, 1959.
Maine's governor at the time, Edmund S. Muskie, was instrumental in securing a state-run ferry system for the mid-coast islands of Islesboro, North Haven, Vinalhaven and Swan's Island. The Governor Muskie served Islesboro from 1959 to 1987.
About This Item
- Title: Governor Muskie Ferry Maiden Voyage Invitation, 1959
- Creation Date: 1959
- Subject Date: 1959-09-03
- Location: Islesboro, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Paper
- Local Code: SC 083
- Object Type: Text
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- Muskie, Edmund S., 1914-1996--Commemoration
- Invitations--Maine
- Governor Muskie (Ship)
- Ferries--Maine--Islesboro
- Ships--Maine
- Transportation--Maine--Islesboro
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For more information about this item, contact:
Islesboro Historical SocietyPO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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