Keywords: Volunteer work
Item 35102
Volunteer firefighters, Saco, ca. 1910
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1910 Location: Saco Media: Photographic print
Item 65108
Anna Weed letter offering services as nurse, Carmel, 1864
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864-10-19 Location: Carmel Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
From Sewers to Skylines: William S. Edwards's 1887 Photo Album
William S. Edwards (1830-1918) was a civil engineer who worked for the City of Portland from 1876-1906. Serving as First Assistant to Chief Engineer William A. Goodwin, then to Commissioner George N. Fernald, Edwards was a fixture in City Hall for 30 consecutive years, proving indispensable throughout the terms of 15 Mayors of Portland, including all six of those held by James Phineas Baxter. Edwards made significant contributions to Portland, was an outstanding mapmaker and planner, and his works continue to benefit historians.
Exhibit
Lt. Charles Bridges: Getting Ahead in the Army
Sgt. Charles Bridges of Co. B of the 2nd Maine Infantry was close to the end of his two years' enlistment in early 1863 when he took advantage of an opportunity for advancement by seeking and getting a commission as an officer in the 3rd Regiment U.S. Volunteers.
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us
"Five students from the US History class volunteered to fill in the catalogue records for each item (each student was assigned an exhibit topic to…"
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Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview
"During the October 17, 1863 town meeting, residents voted to increase the pay to $325 for each man who volunteered to fill Islesboro’s quota of…"
Story
Working at International Paper and being part of the community
by Gary Desjardens
Working for International Paper and volunteering for the Special Olympics of America
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Moving from Washington to Maine with the Navy
by Tom Jarvis
Maine's forests, mill history, and volunteer work keep me here
