Contributed by Dixfield Historical Society
Description
Donald J. Collins, Jr. (1922-1985) and Beverly Anne Haley (1923-1984) were married in Portland on Feb. 11, 1944. Both were graduates of Dixfield High School, Class of 1941. Donald was serving in World War II in the Army Air Corps. Beverly completed a secretarial course at Bliss College in Lewiston, and worked at the Stowell-MacGregor mill in Dixfield. Donald was sent to the Philippines and served his country in the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns.
Following the War, Don and Bev made their home on High Street in Dixfield and raised their four children, Donna, Charlotte, Cathy, and Jerry in the High Street neighborhood.
About This Item
- Title: Donald J. and Beverly Haley Collins Jr. wedding day, Portland, 1944
- Creation Date: 1944-02-11
- Subject Date: 1944-02-11
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 8.5 cm x 10.5 cm
- Local Code: 2014-94
- Collection: Reference Photograph Collection #058 (DHS)
- Object Type: Image
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- Soldiers--Maine--Dixfield
- Weddings--Maine--Portland
- Collins, Beverly Haley--Marriage
- Collins, Donald Joseph--Marriage
- Collins family
- Families--Maine--Dixfield
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For more information about this item, contact:
Dixfield Historical Society59 Main Street, PO Box 182, Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7595
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