Keywords: Elections
Item 76125
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1946 Media: Photographic print
Item 79086
Lincoln letter on Louisiana elections, Washington, 1862
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Location: Washington; New Orleans Media: Ink on paper
Item 150947
Sketch for Maternity Hospital, Portland, ca. 1914
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1914 Location: Portland Client: unknown Architect: Frederick A. Tompson
Item 151643
Capt. John Deering house, 1884-1919
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1884–1919 Location: Portland; Portland; Kennebunkport Client: John W. Deering Architect: John Calvin Stevens
Exhibit
Margaret Chase Smith: A Historic Candidacy
When she announced her candidacy for President in January 1964, three-term Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman to seek the nomination of one of the two major political parties.
Exhibit
George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - George Melvin Weston, Bangor, ca. 1867
"Peters, who was elected. Martin wrote about various business schemes and scandals in which Weston was involved."
Site Page
Historic Hallowell - Portrait of the Proprietor
"He was the second Maine Governor from Hallowell elected in 1887. His son Joseph F. Bodwell succeeded him as president of the Hallowell Granite Works."
Story
Lloyd LaFountain III family legacy and creating own path
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Lloyd followed in his family’s footsteps of serving Biddeford and the State of Maine.
Story
Isolation!
by Leslie
Having only moved to Maine alone 8 months prior, had to freeze my life
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: Postsecondary
Content Area: Social Studies
Students will learn about the people who have occupied the office of Governor and how the Office of Governor operates. The students will understand the different hats and relationships that the Governor has.
