Maine Memory Network

Whitefield Historical Society

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South Bristol Historical Society

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Biddeford Mills Museum

A historic mill museum dedicated to creating exhibits that will educate the community and highlight mill history; as a research collection to assist the public in locating information on the mill's buildings, history and employees; and to ensure the story of Biddeford's economic and industrial revolution remains relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"… the importance of agricultural and maritime activities to the state’s economy in the nineteenth century."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"The three garments made by Turner (active 1923-1942) are associated with Margaret Payson of Falmouth, known locally as "Miss Margaret." Turner…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Who were the Kennebec and Pejepscot Proprietors? - Page 4 of 7

"Boston women actively participated in other financial ventures in the eighteenth century, but the evidence of whether the female shareholders sought…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Pejepscot Proprietors Papers, 1627‐1866

"… records generated by or in relation to company activity along the Androscoggin River. Bound in volumes alongside these original manuscript records…"

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

"2013, web.colby.edu/activism/stories/frederick-douglass-speaks-at-colby/. Accessed 8 Mar. 2017. "Temperance movement." Britannica School…"

Blue Hill, Maine - In Search of the Rustic Life

"The Homestead offered activities, like sailing expeditions, music, and picnic excursions. Guests who wanted to build summer cottages of their own…"

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Project Partners

"The library is a hub of activity for area residents of all ages and offers a number of programs throughout the year for area youngsters."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Notable Residents

"… of the State Prison in Thomaston, took an active interest in town affairs and was involved in the schools and the Theological Seminary Institution…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - 1850 to 1870

"… 1861Thomaston Historical Society Due to its active shipbuilding and trading industry, Thomaston was more directly affected by the Civil War than…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - The End of Wooden Shipbuilding - 1910 to 1950

"Gamage were active shipyards in the 20th century with varying degrees of prominence. About 40 years ago, Robert P. Applebee, a retired U.S."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"There was still a good deal of agricultural activity going on in the area, but new industries taking advantage of the river and the sea were starting…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VI. The deluge of industrial expansion & immigration (1865-1900) - Page 1 of 2

"During the 1870s the ice trade was very active. Huge ice-storage houses were built along the river, and the harvest was stored packed in hay as well…"

Guilford, Maine - EXHIBITS

"We have an active American Legion, an outstanding and beautiful Veteran's Memorial, and now, this exhibit in which we pay tribute to two examples of…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 2 of 4

"… of the marsh had already been threatened by activities of the diking companies during the 1800s."

Jesup Memorial Library

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Patten Free Library

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Belfast Historical Society

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Friends of Wood Island Light

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Blue Hill Historical Society

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Jonathan Fisher Memorial

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William Fogg Public Library

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