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Site Pages
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Historic Clothing Collection - Mid Twentieth Century
"The acquisition of the Westbrook College Collection by Maine Historical Society in 1993 shifted the Society's historic clothing holdings from a…"
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Mercy Hospital - Mercy Stories
"Mercy Stories Browse the My Maine Stories videos below to discover the incredible stories of the dedicated staff and supporters of Mercy Hospital."
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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 1 of 3
"In the following year, the Maine legislature passed a law for the state registration of nurses. In 1920, Queen’s Hospital opened the Queen’s Hospital…"
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Mercy Hospital - The Spanish Flu
"Items courtesy of Mercy Hospital and Maine Memory Network. News office storefront, Portland, ca."
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Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy
"… and enabled the Sisters of Mercy in Portland, Maine to respond to the severe health crisis of 1918."
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Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 2 of 2
"… celebrated the centennial of their founding in Maine that year, Mercy Hospital was providing a greater variety of services than ever before."
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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 3 of 3
"The expansion came at an opportune time, as Maine suffered a significant nursing shortage during the 1950s."
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"… of English and American Studies at Amherst College. Known for her extensive archival research and place-based scholarship, Professor Brooks is the…"
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Mercy Hospital - From Queen's to Mercy
"From Queen's to Mercy A 1941 capital funds campaign pamphlet for the construction of the new Mercy Hospital."
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Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 1 of 2
"Growth & Expansion Text contributions from Ian Saxine, MHS Historian. Items courtesy of Mercy Hospital."
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Mercy Hospital - 100 Years of Mercy Hospital
"100 Years of Mercy Hospital Text contributed by Mercy Hospital and Ian Saxine, MHS Historian. Queen's Hospital administration building…"
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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing Candid Photography
"School of Nursing Candid Photography Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Candid Click Image to View Full Slideshow The Mercy Hospital School of…"
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Mercy Hospital - People of Mercy - Page 2 of 2
"People of Mercy X Sister Mary Michael Connelly Sister Mary Michael Connelly followed a different path to service at Mercy Hospital."
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Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3
"… donated the ensemble to Portland's Westbrook College in 1977, along with other pieces from Lucile and her husband Ivan Baker's wardrobe."
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3
"Items saved from college days may find their way into this collection. The present assortment of teen or young women’s wear speaks of conservative…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 3 of 3
"… American designed, well-fitting clothing for college girls, women’s wear, and casual wear for every occasion and activity."
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"… for twenty-five years & was a Trustee of Bowdoin College, where his son Josiah attended. He died on December 26, 1830 as a result of complications…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 1 of 3
"… counter-culture garment landscape, largely on college campuses, emerged encompassing a medley of home embroidered and patched blue jeans, tie dyed…"
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Blue Hill, Maine - Jonathan Fisher: Unlocking the Person Beyond the Parson
"… capacity, offered to send him to Harvard college. The offer, which Jonathan accepted, was conditional on an agreement that he would study to become…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - Cotton twill bell bottom pants, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3
"1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."
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Historic Clothing Collection - Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3
"Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the…"
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Historic Clothing Collection - Double breasted vinyl pea coat, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3
"1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."
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Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3
"1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."
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Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3
"1945 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."