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Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"Olin enlisted to serve in the Civil War at age 15. Several years Phebe’s junior, Olin became a distinguished Civil War soldier and ended the war six…"

Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"Many enlisted; others were drafted. Still others went to work in shipyards in Bath and South Portland and to other states."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"“Summer people” in Surry and in Blue Hill provided seasonal employment to a number of Surry people as well."

Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"… and unique opportunity to share our collections and memories with students and community members. We look forward to continuing this valuable…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"… the thoroughness of today's celebration and rally and who asks for more to prophesy her future as bright and glorious? She is bound to be heard…"

Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"… transcribed several antiquated documents, and learned how to carefully handle and photograph historical objects."

Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"Leverett and Addie Morgan's son did not want to join the war effort, so they made a deal with another man that if he would fight in their son's…"

Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"The group captured a good deal of media attention with coverage on CBS news, in the New York Times, People Magazine, Opera News, and the Boston Globe."

Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"After construction of crude log shacks, the people soon built good frame houses. Plenty of trees and finished lumber were available."

Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"… fly by, the growth of the settlement to a village and a town; roads and houses on the hillsides in place of the retreating forest."

Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"… began and students learned contra dancing and how to foxtrot and waltz. In 1941 ninth grade was eliminated while the school year was increased from…"

Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"… New York City pulled together a repertory theater and acting school in an old farmhouse and barn on Route 172. Playhouse, Surry, ca."

Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Bonsey, President; Robert T. Carlisle, Treasurer; and Frank G. Whitney, Clerk. Trustees were Floyd Black and Raymond Jacobs."

Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Wilbur's sawmill has not been run in decades, but along with the family's wood lots, it remains an important and representative part of Surry history."

Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Russell, 1882. MANUSCRIPTS AND MISCELLANEOUS An Interview with Fred and Clifford Coggins: Nellie Kane's Scrapbook, Surry Historical Society."