Maine Memory Network

Maine Conservation Corps

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 3 of 3

"… outdoor heritage and grassroots efforts to conserve natural resources. Crosby was a woman engaged in the outdoor and tourism industries at a time…"

Belfast Historical Society

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"… tirelessly with the Blue Hill Heritage Trust to conserve 23 acres at the head of Morgan Bay. Now known as the Carter Nature Preserve, this…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering

"1950Swan's Island Historical Society With strict conservation measures the lobster industry has remained healthy along the Maine coast from Kittery…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 3 of 4

"This group is dedicated to the conservation, protection, restoration and enhancement of the Scarborough Marsh watershed."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 3 of 3

"1965Maine Historical Society Conservative, classic matronly dress and coat outfits of the time are represented by a formal special occasion…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Charles K. Savage (1903-1979): The View from Asticou - Page 6 of 6

"… Asticou Terraces Trust, much of his impressive conservation and preservation work along the eastern end of Mount Desert Island had been completed."

Acadia National Park

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"Fly Rod Crosby left behind a legacy of conservation, equal opportunity and economic development for the people of the Maine woods."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators on the Rise

"… conspicuous socializing or devoted themselves to conservation and social causes. However, for successful academics and physicians, along with other…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Working in Maine

"… for Baxter State Park, and the Department of Conservation. He also helped to manage the state’s 175,000 acres of public land."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Historical Society

"Other interests are just as varied: conservation, boating and boating education, gardening, politics, and community service."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"… of teen or young women’s wear speaks of conservative style, rather than hippie and anti-establishment garb."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"Then there were individuals who opted for conservative versions of current fashions, as seen in a simple below knee rib rayon princess-line dress…"

Life on a Tidal River - Fashion of the '40s

"Many materials were needed for the war effort. Conservation affected all areas of the fashion industry, such as the "no fabric on fabric" rule as…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"… and the Sowles family arranged a purchase with a conservation easement through the Royal River Conservation Trust."

William Fogg Public Library

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Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"… of serious publications, academic and textile conservation programs, professional organizations, museum collections, and exhibition initiatives."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3

"… Crimplene examples in the collection were likely conservative special occasion dresses. One, labelled "FELIX, Portland," is a green double knit…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - The Plymouth Company (Kennebec Proprietors) records, ca. 1625-1824

"While MHS has provided extensive preservation and conservation work for the collection, it is considered at risk due to the heavy use."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Catch of the Day: Clamming and Lobstering - Page 3 of 4

"In 1872 a law was passed banning the taking of egg-bearing females, a conservation measure already practiced by many Maine lobstermen, and in 1874…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Summary: The Future: Recycle or Start from Scratch?

"… of new raw materials and necessitate our conservation of existing buildings and recycling of existing building materials? View South of…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Jonathan Fisher: Unlocking the Person Beyond the Parson

"… than reflective prose but they do reveal the conservative state of his theology, his liberal social philosophy, and especially provide a good…"