Keywords: Israel Dana
Item 21990
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: 1844 Location: Fryeburg Media: Carte de visite
Item 7569
Maine General Hospital medical staff, Portland, ca. 1874
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1874 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
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Port of Portland's Custom House and Collectors of Customs
The collector of Portland was the key to federal patronage in Maine, though other ports and towns had collectors. Through the 19th century, the revenue was the major source of Federal Government income. As in Colonial times, the person appointed to head the custom House in Casco Bay was almost always a leading community figure, or a well-connected political personage.
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Doing Good: Medical Stories of Maine
Throughout Maine’s history, individuals have worked to improve and expand medical care, not only for the health of those living in Maine, but for many around the world who need care and help.
