Maine Memory Network

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"The first president of the Bangor Anti-Slavery Society was John Godfrey. During the 1800's a fair number of African Americans made Bangor their home."

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"The first Anti-Slavery Society in Maine was organized here in 1833, and a Temperance Society exerted a strong influence for many years."

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Life on a Tidal River - Narrative

"… movement, however, Bangoreans displayed great anti-slavery sentiment and zeal. Bangor Theological Seminary professor and later its president Enoch…"