Maine Memory Network

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 2 of 3

"Mother McAuley modeled the Sisters of Mercy coat of arms on the original Order insignia. Students were housed at the school, and between 1920 and…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 1 of 3

"The lower arm puff lingered for a time, competing with the new 1840s straight sleeve. The same three gowns also illustrate 1830s bodice pleat and…"

Western Maine Foothills Region - For The Love Of Paper - Page 2 of 4

"In 1946, Oxford's No. 11 Paper Machine was completely rebuilt, modernized, and converted to a coating machine."

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"The cape, with arm slits, top-side pockets, and a Chinese knot collar, is lined with mauve rayon and features scalloped interior pockets."

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine Historical Society collection are complimented by special…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"… Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine Historical Society collection are complimented by special…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Junior Martin in cadet uniform, Bangor, ca. 1871

"… Book no 3," showing Junior "attention, order arms," in his dress coat, and going to drill. View additional information about this item on the…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… trimmed with gold cordon the seems The coat of arms on the front of the cap a circle with two instruments crossed." The illustration of the band…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Emerson Letter

"… us, we were agreeably disappointed by seeing the coat tails of the retreating foes, streaming in a horizontal line from their bodies, where their…"

Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center

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New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future

"Hutchins, armed with an ax, felled trees and cleared a lot in the East Village. He built a log cabin and became the first resident, living one mile…"