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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Wabanaki Agency in the Proprietor Records - Page 1 of 5

"Wabanaki Agency in the Proprietor Records Essay by Lisa Brooks (Abenaki), Fall 2022 Lisa Brooks (Missisquoi Abenaki) Henry S."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Wabanaki Agency in the Proprietor Records - Page 4 of 5

"Wabanaki Agency in the Proprietor Records Sovereignty and Subsistence Copy, account regarding deed from Abenaki Sagamores to Richard Wharton…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 2 of 4

"Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective Past meets Present I am particularly struck by how similar the Proprietors’ documents and actions feel to…"

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 1 of 4

"Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective Darren J. Ranco, PhD (Penobscot), Fall 2022 The collections in the Beyond Borders project are important and…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early Wharves and Yards - 1795 to 1825

"Map of the Georges River, Thomaston, Maine 2009Thomaston Historical Society Early in the century, boat builders built coastal schooners and barges…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Early History - 1719 to 1740

"Map of Lincoln, Thomaston, Maine in 1719Thomaston Historical Society Throughout Lovewell’s War, 1721-1726, the Indians and their French allies again…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"Champlain’s early map gives this island the name “Brule-Cote,” meaning “Burnt-hill” in his native French, presumably due to evidence of past fires on…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Index

"… Commerce & the Railroad - Agriculture, Places Maps - Main Page Measuring Rock - Brief History, Places Meeting House Park - Places North Church -…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - The Brick Inn

"… has been noted on this 1861 Walling Topographical Map of the Franklin County with Town of Farmington noted (map from Library of Congress)."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"… Library, and Maine Historical Society 1794 map of FarmingtonFarmington Historical Society "Farmington is undoubtly one of the best…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"Regional History Reprints. Originally published in 1846. Franklin Chronicle Newspapers. 1840-1918. Various magazine articles and maps."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education

"Education Click the icon to see a map of the early schools of Farmington. X By Nancy Porter, Researcher and Page Creator With images from…"

Maine's Road to Statehood - Turn of the Century to the War of 1812

"… and would continue to play a major role in early statehood as Mane's first governor. Patten Free Library The separationists and…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Community and Commerce

"Building Community and Commerce Salem Towne Map, Mount Desert Island, ca. 1808 In 1808, Salem Towne Jr., Esq., was given the task of mapping…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Hotel Willows, Farmington, ca. 1910

"… A photographic image on heavy paper was used as early advertising or as a postcard. This shows the Hotel Willows in landscaped setting, and…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits In the early 1800’s, as farms became more established, crops in Farmington expanded to include clover for cattle…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Library share certificate, Farmington Library Association, 1865

"This certificate was issued to Jacob Abbott, an early and strong supporter of the library. The illustration in the upper center and in the lower left…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - SEE NOTES Ladies' Third Annual Banquet. Farmington, Maine. 1893. Back cover.

""The good-byes were spoken, and at an early hour the homeward journeys were taken up." On a Tuesday night, no less."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Savage Family of Mount Desert

"… of original correspondence, photographs, maps, written and oral histories, business records, and ephemera to develop our exhibits."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Bryants and Rockefellers: Two Seal Harbor Families

"… was formed, putting Mount Desert Island on the map as an official tourist destination. A huge player in the success of Acadia National Park was…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Life membership certificate, Farmington Public Library Association, 1917

"… Public Library Description In the early years of the Library, patrons "bought" memberships which allowed them to borrow books from the…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Building Of The Arts Era

"… Broadway debut at the age of 32 put her on the map as a skilled monologist and actress. Her work was lauded by many writers and performing artists…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"The early settlers wanted a Village Center and Mr. Church made that happen. His wish was to have a burial ground, a meeting house, and a green space…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - North Church

"1860Farmington Historical Society Early settlers, representing five denominations, met their religious needs in their homes with traveling ministers."