Maine Memory Network

Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940 - The Dexter Bank Robbery: The Case of John W. Barron

"… Edition of "Rhodes’ Journal" on the Dexter Bank Robbery, 1878Maine Historical Society Suspect: Unknown Accusation: Robbery and Murder Location…"

Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940 - Public Enemy No. 1: The Case of the Brady Gang

"… Shaffer, and James Dalhover Accusation: Murder, Robbery, Resisting Arrest Location: Bangor, Maine Date: 1937 Victim: Multiple victims…"

Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940 - Manhunt: The Case of Aida Hayward

"He claimed his initial motive was robbery, but drunk on bootlegged liquor, he shot Emma in a “frenzy.” He kidnapped Aida for ransom, but later…"

Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940 - Tear Down the Gallows: The Trial of Clifton Harris

"With no signs of robbery, the brutal crime scene offered few clues. A lack of evidence caused panic in the Auburn, Maine community."

A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides

Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.

Designing Acadia

For one hundred years, Acadia National Park has captured the American imagination and stood as the most recognizable symbol of Maine’s important natural history and identity. This exhibit highlights Maine Memory content relating to Acadia and Mount Desert Island.