Keywords: Jobs
Item 21984
Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: circa 1839 Location: Turner Media: Carte de visite
Item 79286
James L. Hunt on changing jobs, Newburyport, 1845
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1845 Location: Bath; Newburyport Media: Ink on paper
Item 150218
Various jobs for T.W. Cunningham contractors, Bangor, 1942-1948
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1942–1948 Location: Bangor Client: T.W. Cunningham Contractors Architect: Eaton W. Tarbell
Item 151408
Isaacson residence, Lewiston, 1960
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1960 Location: Lewiston Client: Philip Isaacson Architect: F. Frederick Bruck; F. Frederick Bruck, Architect
Exhibit
The paper mill on the Penobscot River in South Brewer, which became known as Eastern Fine Paper Co., began as a sawmill in 1884 and grew over the years as an important part of the economy of the region and a large presence in the landscape. Its closing in 2005 affected more than the men and women who lost their jobs.
Exhibit
Women at the turn of the 20th century were increasingly involved in paid work outside the home. For wage-earning women in the Old Port section of Portland, the jobs ranged from canning fish and vegetables to setting type. A study done in 1907 found many women did not earn living wages.
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Working in Maine
"Over the years, his job became more complex with paperwork and planning. Del would also go to schools to speak about his job."
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Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Police Department
"… firearms, uniforms, expenses, and the term and job of city marshals. The police have changed and evolved in developing new ways to keep us safe."
Story
If you wanted a good job, the mill was the place to be.
by Brent Gay
Changes in the paper industry, labor strikes, and the community around International Paper's mills
Story
There were years when it was fun to go to work at the paper mill
by Bruce Dyke
My 39 years working for International Paper was a great job for a guy like me.
