Maine Memory Network

Army letter concerning missing soldier, 1944

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1944 Location: South Portland; South Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Civil War soldier's letter home, Oct. 1861

Contributed by: Fort Kent Public Library Date: 1861-10-12 Location: Washington; Fort Kent Media: Ink on paper

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The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families

The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.

A Convenient Soldier: The Black Guards of Maine

The Black Guards were African American Army soldiers, members of the segregated Second Battalion of the 366th Infantry sent to guard the railways of Maine during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. The purpose of the Black Guards' deployment to Maine was to prevent terrorist attacks along the railways, and to keep Maine citizens safe during the war.

Guilford, Maine - Early Manufacturing - Page 3 of 3

"Not defeated, however, they missed only three shipping days and quickly rallied, working non-stop for several weeks until full operations were…"

Guilford, Maine - Guilford Schools

"… met in summer under the supervision of teacher Miss Betsey Moore and the second session met in the winter under the tutelage of Mr. Robert Low Jr."

Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years
by Jamison McAlister

Civil War Soldier comes home after 158 years

Monument Square 1967
by C. Michael Lewis

The background story and research behind a commissioned painting of Monument Square.