Maine Memory Network

Carnegie Library, Fairfield, ca. 1920

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1920 Location: Fairfield Media: Postcard

Carnegie letter establishing library gift, Rumford, 1903

Contributed by: Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: 1903 Location: Rumford Media: Ink on paper

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Rumford Falls Library, Rumford, 1903

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1903 Location: Rumford Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Rumford Falls Library alterations, Rumford, 1903

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1903–1933 Location: Rumford Client: unknown Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries

Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

Waterville Public Library

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Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 4 of 5

"Andrew Carnegie libraries don't all look the same, but many have the same kind of windows that the Guilford Memorial Library's original building has."