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Item 29190

Henry Pope Clearwater, Hallowell, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: circa 1950 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Item 10732

Buxton house and store, Abbot, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Abbot Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Location: Abbot Media: Postcard

Item 10720

Buxton Rheumatic Cure Co., Abbot, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Abbot Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Abbot Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Student Exhibit: Medicine in Times Past

Inspired by Dr. Greenleaf Wilbur's medical box at the Skowhegan History House, this exhibit highlights some Mainers in the medical field of the past and the stories they had.

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"Chops and Tomato Sauce" as prepared for Samuel Pickwick, ca. 1890

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes

Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes showcases historic recipes, dating from the 18th century to the 1950s, like sweet treats, traditional favorites, promotional printings, medicinal concoctions, curious libations, and recipes that have fallen out of favor.

Exhibit

Student nurse in maternity ward of Maine General Hospital, Portland, 1926

Doing Good: Medical Stories of Maine

Throughout Maine’s history, individuals have worked to improve and expand medical care, not only for the health of those living in Maine, but for many around the world who need care and help.

Site Pages

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

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

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Two women with whiskey glasses, ca. 1854

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"… of Maine at Bowdoin College in 1823 and practiced medicine in Portland with his father Stephen Cummings."

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The Indian Village, Bar Harbor, ca. 1909

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Performance

"… tour guides and Indian entertainers, performing medicine shows and traditional song and dance, selling crafts and posing for photographs in Indian…"