Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. Charles Snell, Bangor, ca. 1867

"… (1823-1907) drew this sketch of the son "to show how near I can draw or represent when I undertake it in good earnest." Martin, an accountant and…"

Early Maine Photography - Art - Page 2 of 2

"A tintype shows a formally posed young woman set against a classical railing and trees as if in the outdoors."

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - East New Portland Village Schools

"Old school records show that Eleanor Wendell Taylor taught at the Parson's School, 1935, 1936, 1939, and 1940-1942."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 3 of 4

"An air show complete with parachute jumpers was held to commemorate the occasion and many flying greats were invited guests."

Maine's Swedish Colony, July 23, 1870 - Olof Nylander, 1864-1943

"Thank you to the Nylander Museum for showing our class your wonderful resources and allowing us to work with copies of your archives."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Performance

"… and Indian entertainers, performing medicine shows and traditional song and dance, selling crafts and posing for photographs in Indian dress."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Rusticators on the Rise

"… musicales and lectures, yachting parties, horse shows, tennis tournaments, and an array of clubs which included swimming, canoe, and golf."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Years on Mt. Desert Island

"And as gravestones through Mt. Desert show – many were lost at sea. There also were numerous craftsmen who built the necessary provisions needed to…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Northeast Harbor: Rustic to Rusticators

"More than 100 men showed up for the first town meeting. In May of 1795, the Town of Eden separated from Mt. Desert, giving the Island two towns."

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Student Narrative of MDI History

"… from this time period but archeological evidence shows that the Abnaki spent time on MDI hunting, fishing, catching shellfish and gathering plants…"

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Schools

"… success that a public display was put on to show the parents what their children had learned during the school year."

Historic Hallowell - Hallowell Ice Storm of 1998

"… in the year 2008 the effects on trees still show. Welcome to the Ice Storm of 1998 exhibit of our website."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Braden Theater

"1994. McCarty, Kathy. "On with the Show." Star-Herald [presque isle] 27 Feb. 2008. Graves III, Richard A. Forgotten Times: A Walk Through History."

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"The picture to the left shows a race in progress during the third year of the Fair. Postcard of the trotting park in Blue Hill ca."

Blue Hill, Maine - Looking for the Lost Cemetery

"… in the 1760s and in the early town records it shows that the townspeople voted: To see if they will agree to work one Day for to fense in A…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 2 of 3

"… of Digital Projects for Maine Historical Society, shows (l-r) Kathy Lambert, Valerie Tucker, Ben Godsoe, and Carl Stinchfield how to organize…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Caring For Our Families and Friends

"… settlement on Swan’s Island, written records show that the community has financially supported the medical welfare of its general public."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Salmon industry

"The picture on the right shows the delivery of the smolt. Swan's Island Historical Society The picture on the left is of the salmon processing…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"A tintype of George Allen Soule of Yarmouth shows a young man with his coat and tie almost entirely covered by a smock, which the photographer has…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3

"… at the hips to drape in a cascade from the waist, showing a wine color lining. It is labelled: ‘Ceil Chapman,’ a designer known for her provocative…"

Lubec, Maine - McCurdy Herring Smokehouse - Page 4 of 4

"Van Riper’s photograph of the Brining Room shows one ready to use. Sharley Fitzsimmons had laid the “spudger” down for a moment."

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"… fairs fair events circuses, concerts, ice shows, theatrical performances, political conventions, trade shows, and many other events."

Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"… Lubec Historical Society The left photograph shows the Lubec end of the bridge. The right photograph, taken from Lubec, captures the Campobello…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"The Hampden papers show that John Crosby was born on April 19, 1757, and died on May 25, 1843. The Crosby home is still standing today on the…"