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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The Civil War/Reconstruction Era as Experienced in Biddeford & Saco - Page 5 of 17

"Even when cotton manufacturing became scarce, they worked on army tents, wagon covers, heavy drills, and jeans for military use."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"… and Cavilry have been furnished with new Sibly Tents---Tents large enough to accommodate 20 men---and such as we had for winter quarters, I and it…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 3, pages 38-56

"… Caravan Southern sentiments Yales Mammoth Tent Penobscot County Democratic Convention Steamer, gun boat Mahoning Congressional excursion to Bangor…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Illustrations

"When the Democrats erected a large tent in Bangor for a political convention, Martin took his son along and sketched the tent, pacing off its length…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment: Behind the Scenes

"-Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, 8/23/1884 Life behind Wabanaki sale tents was at least as lively as it was in front of and within them…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Indians & Rusticators: Wabanakis & Summer Visitors on Mount Desert Island 1840s-1920s

"When we saw the first of their little tents being set up, and the hunters racing in the Bay for porpoises, we were sure that the ‘season’ had really…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 1 of 2

"… and pitched their six canvas tents: a parlor tent, kitchen, pantry, three medium-sized sleeping tents, and one small tent."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Millerite camp meeting, Orrington, 1844

"In his journal, Martin describes the tents, lights, pulpit, and other activities in great detail. He wrote, "This ever remembered occasion was about…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Indian Encampment

"… Indian Encampment Wabanaki family inside tent, Bar Harbor, ca. 1885Maine Historic Preservation Commission Rusticators were curious about the…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Grand Army of the Republic

"… to relive their war years found quarters in their tents. Also the railroads offered scheduled special trains along with rare discounted rates."

Early Maine Photography - War - Page 2 of 2

"… studio, with a painted backdrop ornamented with tents and an American flag. Other seated images include tintypes of Private John Mahoney of…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor: Healthcare Center of Eastern and Central Maine - Page 1 of 2

"Bangor General Hospital with tent, ca. 1894Eastern Maine Medical Center On June 7, 1892 renovation was started on what is now the oldest building in…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"… of wood —build five places in our little shelter tents, and live like nabobs.—(minus the pomp) We have plenty of work – enough to eat – and with…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"I shall send you A drawing of our cook tents , Camps, etc. with this to give you an idea of our mode of living."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"… had to sleep on the cold ground in small tents or pens. A small stream, called The Stockade Branch, was the only water supply for drinking…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"… classic story is honored by a Charlotte's Web Tent that has all the animals from the story. Wilbur, Charlotte, even Templeton, can be seen there…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Eventually he safely made it back to his group's tents. He was a farmer in Strong after the war and died June 8, 1915, and is buried with his wife…"

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