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Item 76578

Bowdoinham fire engine and members of the Ladies Auxiliary, ca. 1945

Contributed by: Town of Topsham Date: circa 1945 Location: Bowdoinham Media: Photographic print

Item 61841

Gorham Ladies Aid donation letter, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864 Location: Gorham Media: Ink on paper

Item 34336

Grey Lady Uniform, Bangor, ca. 1942

Contributed by: Bangor Historical Society Date: circa 1942 Location: Bangor Media: Cotton

Online Exhibits

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Civil War monument dedication, Bethel, 1908

Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War

Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.

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Sarah Bowman Winter's "fancy weave" coat, Bath, ca. 1825

Northern Threads: Outerwear, Militia & Cadet uniforms

A themed vignette within "Northern Threads Part I," featuring 19th century outerwear, bonnets, militia and cadet uniforms.

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Belfast During the Civil War: The Home Front

Belfast residents responded to the Civil War by enlisting in large numbers, providing relief from the home front to soldiers, defending Maine's shoreline, and closely following the news from soldiers and from various battles.

Site Pages

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Queen's Hospital entrance, Portland, ca. 1930

Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"The Auxiliary engaged in fundraising and, in its early days, did all the “necessary sewing and mending for the hospital.” An Annual Donation Week…"

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Groups, Clubs & Organizations - Page 2 of 3

"… Historical Society The GAR also had a number of auxiliaries: the Woman's Relief Corps (organized on a national basis in 1883); the Ladies of the…"