Keywords: Jacksonian Democrats
Item 101602
Elihu Washburne on winter activities and clothing, Augusta, 1836
Contributed by: Washburn Norlands Living History Center Date: 1836-01-17 Location: Augusta; Waterville; Boston; Raynham Media: Ink on paper
Item 21985
Stephen C. Foster, Machias, 1840
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: 1840 Location: Machias; Pembroke Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
A Celebration of Skilled Artisans
The Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, an organization formed to promote and support skilled craftsmen, celebrated civic pride and members' trades with a parade through Portland on Oct. 8, 1841 at which they displayed 17 painted linen banners with graphic and textual representations of the artisans' skills.
Exhibit
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.
Site Page
Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 2 of 3
"A Jacksonian Democrat, he began his political career in the Maine legislature, serving three terms as speaker."
