Person/Organization: Thompson, Charles
Item 104515
Charles Thompson of South Berwick, ca. 1850
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1850 Location: South Berwick Media: Ambrotype
Item 79623
Commercial building, Bridgton, 1938
Contributed by: Bridgton Historical Society Date: circa 1938 Location: Bridgton Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Unlocking the Declaration's Secrets
Fewer than 30 copies of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence are known to exist. John Dunlap hurriedly printed copies for distribution to assemblies, conventions, committees and military officers. Authenticating authenticity of the document requires examination of numerous details of the broadside.
