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LC Subject Heading: Humor

Historical Items

These results include photographs, documents, letters, paintings, artifacts, and many other kinds of Maine related items from collections around the state and elsewhere.


Item 28953

On Richmond Island, Cape Elizabeth, 1850

Contributed by: NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Date: 1850 Location: Cape Elizabeth Media: Ink on paper

Item 29319

Postcard of Kennebunk future, ca. 1909

Contributed by: Brick Store Museum Date: circa 1909 Location: Kennebunkport Media: Postcard

Item 31397

Water tank, Lincoln, 1902

Contributed by: Lincoln Historical Society Date: 1902 Location: Lincoln Media: Photographic print

Item 35498

Mobile camp, Aroostook County, ca. 1900

Contributed by: D'Anne Baillargeon through Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library Date: circa 1900 Media: Glass Negative

Item 36588

Boot and Shoe Makers trade banner, Portland, 1841

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1841 Location: Portland Media: Oil on linen

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Item 40276

Longfellow School recess, Portland, 1927

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1927 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Item 48259

Benoit's hat advertisement, Portland, ca. 1960

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1960 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 53174

Good Will Farm, Fairfield, ca. 1925

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1925 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Item 54296

Good Will Boys, Canaan, ca. 1920

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1920 Location: Canaan Media: Photographic print

Item 54298

Good Will farm staff, Fairfield, ca. 1915

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1915 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Item 54768

Camp Rest Awhile, Clinton, ca. 1940

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1940 Location: Clinton Media: Photographic print

Item 61854

Albert Buswell telling about sheep shearing on Swan's Island, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: 1940–1949 Location: Swan's Island Media: Mp3

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Item 61859

Myron 'Sonny' Sprague talks about the family store, Swan's Island, 1957-1974

Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: 1957–1974 Location: Swan's Island Media: Mp3

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Item 61878

Gwen May remembers working the Swan's Island telephone switchboard in the 1960s

Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: circa 1960 Location: Swan's Island Media: Mp3

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Item 67302

Salt & Pepper Shakers, Strong Wood Turning Corp., Strong, ca. 1955

Contributed by: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pike through Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1955 Location: Strong Media: Lathe-turned wood

Item 67303

Salt & pepper shakers, Strong Wood Turning Corp., Strong, ca. 1955

Contributed by: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pike through Strong Historical Society Date: circa 1955 Location: Strong Media: Lathe-turned wood

Item 69751

Swimming Costumes, Farmington State Normal School, ca. 1922

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: circa 1922 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Item 69754

Swimming at Clearwater Pond, Industry, 1929

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: circa 1929 Location: Industry Media: Photographic print

Item 7928

Portland High School cadets, July 1896

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1896 Location: Harpswell Media: Photoprint

Item 26470

Boys and dog, Good Will Home, Fairfield, ca. 1920

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1920 Location: Hinckley Media: Photographic print

Item 28889

Sardine Canning Company, Lubec, ca. 1900, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Lubec Media: Photograph on cardboard mat

Item 29250

Faith, National Monument to the Forefathers, Hallowell, 1877

Contributed by: Hubbard Free Library Date: 1877 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print

Item 31527

Votes for Women, Maine Centennial Parade, 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1920-07-05 Location: Portland Media: Glass Negative

Item 34798

George Stevens Academy Glee Club, Blue Hill, 1906

Contributed by: Blue Hill Public Library Date: 1906 Location: Blue Hill Media: Photographic print