Keywords: war price
Item 9329
Contributed by: Norway Historical Society Date: 1943 Location: South Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 81804
Charles C. Price, Portland, ca. 1885
Contributed by: Maine Irish Heritage Center Date: circa 1890 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print
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
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.
Site Page
Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort
"Rationing Gas The OPA, the Office of Price Administration, was in charge of rationing, and it issued tips for rationing."
Site Page
Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4
"… on Picket) Sweet Potatoes (bought at the moderate Price of 3 cts apeace) Oysters (Raw with pepper & Vinegar) Hoe Cake Salt Beef Etc etc etc etc So…"
Story
Hasan Jasim: Putting his life on the line for this country
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
An Iraqi interpreter shares insights on the value and price of freedom
Story
Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan
Stories of growing up Downeast
