Maine Memory Network

Kids on the steps of Clevie Trask's home, Swan's Island, ca. 1950

Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: circa 1950 Location: Swan's Island Media: Photographic print

Rockefeller Gardens rock steps, Seal Harbor, ca. 1934

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1934 Location: Mount Desert Island Media: stereograph

Penley, A.M. Stone Steps, Auburn, 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1890 Location: Auburn Client: A. M. Penley Architect: George M. Coombs

Brick Steps and Walk for Mr. E. L. Smith, Auburn, 1921

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1921 Location: Auburn Client: E. L. Smith Architect: Harry S. Coombs

The World's Largest Oxen

Named for the two largest things in Maine at the turn of the 20th century, Mt. Katahdin and Granger of Stetson, were known as the Largest Oxen in the World. Unable to do farm work because of their size, they visited fairs and agricultural events around the Northeast.

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Overview & Introduction

"… Society from May to November 1998, is a first step toward the history of Maine's role in the era of alcohol reform."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato Starch Factory, c. 1965

"… Historical Society Description A step in the process of producing potato starch which is used in the production of food, medicines…"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 3 of 4

"Skinning and packing Frank Van Riper, photo X Step Six: Skinning and packing operations Hall had nothing to say about this step, at least in the…"

Two generations tell the family's Paper story
by Normand and Richard Paradis

Father and son discuss their lives working for International Paper and changes over time

Bonita Pothier-the definition of a trailblazer
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Overcoming the challenges of being Biddeford’s first female mayor is but a part of her contributions

An Exploration into Maine's History

Grade Level: 3-5 Content Area: Social Studies
This investigation was designed to utilize the resources of the Maine Memory Network and the Library of Congress. Students will have the opportunity to create their own albums from MMN, research their local history, and that of the state of Maine. This is a progressive approach that begins with an investigation into Yarmouth, Maine’s history, however, it could easily be adapted for any home town. Part of the exploration includes suggested visits to the local historical society and discussions with the school historian. The creative writing piece calls for students to become someone who lived in their town 100 years ago; they find the information they need be research on MMN and the Library of Congress and then write and share their stories. Along each step of the way, students created, saved, and shared albums of materials related to their research and work on MMN. The second part of this lesson is designed to coincide with the study of the history of the state of Maine and of the United States.