Maine Memory Network

Bone ring, ca. 1861

Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: 1861–1865 Media: Bone, pigment

Eben Calderwood identification ring, ca. 1862

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1862 Media: Metal

Assessor's Record, 608 Congress Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Elizabeth Ring Use: Store - Laundry

149 Brackett Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Herbert H Ring Use: Dwelling - Two family

Ringing Point, Seal Harbor, 1966-1996

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1966–1996 Location: Mount Desert Client: David Rockefeller Sr. Architect: Patrick Chasse; Landscape Design Associates

For the Union: Civil War Deaths

More than 9,000 Maine soldiers and sailors died during the Civil War while serving with Union forces. This exhibit tells the stories of a few of those men.

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro to pages 47-90

"Wellington Charles C. Clemments Frank W. Ring Charles C. Blethen William R. Streeter Charles F. Shepley Mrs. Caroline Miller Mrs. Frank W."

Early Maine Photography - War

"Charles H. Ring, Newport, ca. 1862Maine Historical Society As the last veterans of the Revolution passed away, more than 70,000 men from Maine…"

Dan Gagne: The story behind Biddeford’s legendary speed skater
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

Stories from a competitive athlete with countless awards and contributions to his community

The Cup Code (working at OOB in the 1960s)
by Randy Randall

Teenagers cooking fried food in OOB and the code used identify the product and quantity.