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Item 1140

Notice to debtors, North Yarmouth, 1833

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1833-12-17 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Ink on paper

Item 23784

Josiah Pierce IV on debt to sister, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: Baldwin; Gorham Media: Ink on paper

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Item 100302

Bankruptcy arrest warrant, Portland, 1802

Contributed by: Tate House Museum Date: 1802 Location: Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Architecture & Landscape

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Item 151592

Baptist Church, Sanford, 1888

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1888 Location: Sanford Client: Sanford Baptist Church Architect: Stevens & Cobb Architects

Online Exhibits

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The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family

Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.

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George W. Hinckley and Needy Boys and Girls

George W. Hinckley wanted to help needy boys. The farm, school and home he ran for nearly sixty nears near Fairfield stressed home, religion, education, discipline, industry, and recreation.

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Garnsey Home, Main Street, Sanford, ca. 1900

A Tour of Sanford in 1900

This collection of images portrays many buildings in Sanford and Springvale. The images were taken around the turn of the twentieth century.

Site Pages

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Tate House Museum

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"… Jefferson Davis capture Return of troops National debt Marcellus Emery Bill Bartlett Bangor Union Womens' fashion Pro Andrew Johnson meeting…"

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City Farm (Poor Farm), Biddeford, ca. 1910

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 14 of 17

"The ensuing joblessness and poverty took their toll. The cities faced a huge debt crisis and many citizens refused to pay the tax assessments imposed…"