Keywords: National costumes
Item 30998
Canadian National Club, Biddeford, ca. 1910
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1910-10-17 Location: Biddeford Media: Photograph on board
Item 23405
National Youth Administration, Quoddy Village Pageant, 1937
Contributed by: National Archives at Boston Date: 1937-07-05 Location: Eastport Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
"Twenty Nationalities, But All Americans"
Concern about immigrants and their loyalty in the post World War I era led to programs to "Americanize" them -- an effort to help them learn English and otherwise adjust to life in the United States. Clara Soule ran one such program for the Portland Public Schools, hoping it would help the immigrants be accepted.
Exhibit
The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.
Site Page
Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Big Thunder
"… to draw public attention to indigenous customs in costumed performances. Like Jay Leno or Jon Stewart who entertain today’s audiences with a clever…"
Site Page
"Conrad Coulombe in costume for play "Tonkourou," Biddeford, ca. 1925McArthur Public Library Talent without an audience quickly evaporates, but…"
Story
My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
by Jessi Mallory
My journey as an ETA (Elvis Tribute Artist)
