Keywords: World War I
Item 15106
Halt the Hun, World War 1 poster, 1918
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1918 Media: Ink on paper, Lithograph, poster
Item 102561
Buy United States Government War Savings Stamps World War I poster, ca. 1917
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1918 Media: Lithograph
Item 111882
Churchill House on State St., Portland, 1928-1934
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1928–1934 Location: Portland Client: Major Gist. Blair Architect: Binford & Wadsworth
Exhibit
World War I and the Maine Experience
With a long history of patriotism and service, Maine experienced the war in a truly distinct way. Its individual experiences tell the story of not only what it means to be an American, but what it means to be from Maine during the war to end all wars.
Exhibit
Fallen Heroes: Those Who Gave Their Lives: World War II
At least twenty-three Jewish men from Maine died in the military during World War II. Photographs and other memorabilia are available for fewer than half of them. Read more about them.
Site Page
"Lewiston: Dingley, Inc. 1822-1928. Print. "World War I." World War I. Web. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I>."
Site Page
"However if it was back in 1860’s, I wouldn’t have that right as a female. The Civil War started people thinking about civil rights, like rights for…"
Story
Nemo's Nightmare of World War I
by Mike and Bryan Luciano
Franklyn J. "Nemo" Burbank of Livermore Falls was our ancestor who fought in World War I.
Story
The only letter to survive World War II
by Cyrene Slegona
Only one of many letters my father sent to his wife remained after he came home from World War II.
Lesson Plan
Maine in the News: World War I Newspaper Project
Grade Level: 9-12
Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson plan is designed to introduce students to the important role that Maine played in World War I. Students will act as investigators in order to learn about the time period as well as the active role that Maine took on.
Lesson Plan
World War I and the U.S. Home Front
Grade Level: 9-12
Content Area: Social Studies
Learn about World War I using primary sources from Maine Memory Network and the Library of Congress.
