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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 14 of 17

"In 1863, 269 families were supported. In 1864, 263 families were supported. Lastly, in 1865, 221 families were supported."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Marcellus Emery, Bangor, ca. 1864

"Union supporters destroyed Emery's press, but he continued publishing. Martin quotes Emery as writing in his newspaper in 1861, "52 thousand dead…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 4 of 4

"1888Maine Historical Society Women wore bustle supports of various shapes and sizes. Some were separate items such as half cage crinolines, tied on…"

Western Maine Cultural Alliance

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Grant-Wilson political rally, Augusta Depot, 1872

"… State Museum Description Bands and supporters from Portland, Bangor, and Augusta met at the Augusta train depot on September 6, 1872 in a…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Adelaide Pearson

"Through her support for the Library, employment opportunities at the Pottery, free art classes and other activities, she was a seminal figure in…"

Architecture & Landscape database - Project Background and Partners

"This initial work, supported in part by the National Historical Records Advisory Board (NHPRC), focused on the working drawings from John Calvin…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Maine's Pauper Laws and the Cumberland Overseers of the Poor

"… and the board was responsible for relieving and supporting all poor and indigent persons lawfully settled in the town."

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

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

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 2 of 17

"Businesses that supported the war did well and were able to hire more employees. Biddeford and Saco were luckier than other towns and cities due to…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 4 of 17

"… a crucial part of their economy and even helped support the build of the Western Railroad in 1872."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - A word of thanks

"… organizations and individuals for the help and support they provided to Team Biddeford and the Biddeford Heritage Project."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Meet the Team

"… and resources to the MCHP partnership in support of the guiding principles of life long learning."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Riverside Park and Arboretum

"… soccer and softball fields, a 30’ x 90’ support building, a lighted multi-use area, playground and picnic areas, boat ramp, gazebo and more."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 13 of 17

"In May of 1861, local fundraising began in order to support the families of those with enlisted Soldiers."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 4, pages 57-76

"… in Bangor in which a large crowd of Union supporters marched through downtown, "urging" businesses run by Democrats or "secesh" to fly American…"

Mercy Hospital - Mercy Stories

"… the incredible stories of the dedicated staff and supporters of Mercy Hospital. To see other stories relating to Maine, click here Nursing at…"

Historic Hallowell - Maine Community Heritage Project

"This project is supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Potato import protest, Presque Isle, 1982

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Maxie Anderson, Presque Isle, 1981

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Presque Isle: The Star City - Balloon liftoff memorial, Presque Isle, 1981

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 1 of 17

"… to the area to work in the mills and the supporting businesses that supplied them. Biddeford and Saco were both already very successful in their…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Maine Community Heritage Project

"This project is supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About MCHP

"… that allow site visitors to create and share their own albums; and much more. The MCHP is supported by the Institute of Museum & Library Services."