Maine Memory Network

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 3 of 3

"He is remembered as a prolific writer of hymns, the compiler of collections of hymns, and the author of a vesper service."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

NPS, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters Historic Site

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Lubec, Maine - Myron Avery, Lubec, and the Appalachian Trail

"Chronicler of North Lubec history and extensive writer on mountains and trails. Born in North Lubec on November 3, 1899, Myron was son of Haliburton…"

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

"… filled with energy and creativity and gifted as a writer, a craftsman, and an artist in many mediums."

Abplanalp Library, UNE

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Elizabeth Akers Allen, née Chase

"… professional women's club Sorosis, which had many writer members. References Encyclopedia Britannica…"

Westbrook Historical Society

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Jonathan Fisher Memorial

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Historic Hallowell - The Stevens Training Center Serenaders

"… How Great Thou Art  6:21 Click here for copy of the lyrics and information about the writers and composers of the songs appearing on the album."

Lithgow Public Library

"… and medallions featuring the names of admired writers adorn the exterior. The interior lobby and original stack room feature quartered oak pillars…"

Historic Hallowell - A Post-Revolutionary Generation

"… a distinguished literary circle of mainly female writers famous for their dissenting views. In 1823, Vaughan retained Miss Peabody as governess for…"

Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor

"Writer, Paul KoenigStaff. “World War II Nurse from Maine Subject of New Book.” Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, Kennebec Journal and Morning…"

Prince Memorial Library

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Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 1 of 3

"Valerie Tucker is a freelance writer and a member of the Strong Historical Society. She enjoys researching local history and ancestry."

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

"… source of inspiration for women anglers, hunters, writers and recreators. Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad station, Strong, ca."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… Society The Maine Central employed Crosby as a writer and sent her all over the east coast to represent the Maine Woods at expositions and on…"

Colby College Special Collections

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John Martin: Expert Observer - About This Project

"Thanks to the generosity of the the Maine Women Writers Collection and the Abplanalp Library at the University of New England this volume also has…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"Verge was known as the “Maine Shipyard Song Writer”. The John R Braden March Song © 1922 (sung to the tune of “Boom Our State” also by Byron Verge)…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"A smattering of writers, artists, and musicians seek their muses in this idyllic setting. A few people strive to subsist off the land by growing…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Postscript: More Moving Buildings

"William Vanderbuilt of Rhode Island, writer Willa Cather (who wrote the final draft of her last book at the house), and Mrs."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"… a few months’ schooling became good readers and writers and spelled correctly in later life. The first school books were the American Preceptor…"