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These sites were created for each contributing partner or as part of collaborative community projects through Maine Memory. Learn about collaborative projects on MMN.


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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Shipbuilding During and after the Civil War - 1861 to 1900

"… the motto that appeared in the Great Seal of the United States of America in 1782) proudly on her stern."

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Life on a Tidal River - Project Process

"… well with discussions of the Progressive Era in United States History. The Public Library chose the early railroad transportation topic not only…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 2 of 4

"… names are Hattie Carnegie and Nettie Rosenstein, the latter of which is credited with popularizing the 'little black dress' in the United States."

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 4 of 4

"… on a Dior design, and made under license in the United States for the retail market. This practice became common and many European couturiers came…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"… emerged after Sergei Diagilev's Asian-inspired costumed Ballets Russes burst on the Paris scene in 1909, and later toured the United States."

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

"(This was successful, and the Belgium team came in first followed by Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and last but not least, the United…"

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Washburn-Norlands Living History Center

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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Mercy Hospital - Growth & Expansion - Page 1 of 2

"… Light Mercy Hospital In 1941, as the United States stood on the brink of entering another world war, the growing city of Portland needed greater…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"In the United States, costume is commonly associated with clothing worn during theatrical performances, masquerade balls, or during Halloween."

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - The Shaping of the Borderlands: Arcane Deeds and Failed Colonies - Page 1 of 5

"… the dispute over the Northeast boundary of the United States. This ill-defined boundary, based on an inaccurate map, was laid out in the Treaty of…"

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 4 of 4

"… in England (1881-1882), Homer returned to the United States and moved to his family’s estate at Prouts Neck, where the sea and the cliffs in front…"

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Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Fixing Borders on the Land: The Northeastern Boundary in Treaties and Local Reality, 1763-1842 - Page 5 of 5

"… Cartographical Errors on the Border between the United States and British North America, 1782-1842,” Imago Mundi, 50 (1998), 105-125 Gregory, Alice."

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

"… people, often led by those who had fought for the United States in wars starting in the 1940s, began a new era of diplomacy and attempts at…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words

"The MCHP Experience: In Our Own Words B.H.S. Project ASPIRE Tyshon & Mrs. Doherty prepare to photograph artifacts X "It was wonderful working…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - HISTORY

"HISTORY of Biddeford...a Maine river town Text by Renée DesRoberts Research & editorial assistance provided by Sally Leahey, Raymond Gaudette…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - Cities of Smoke and Soot

"Cities of Smoke and Soot Aftermath of Harmon's Corner Fire, 1911McArthur Public Library Headline about the fire which consumed Biddeford's…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 1 of 3

"A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) Letter to Captain Nathaniel Goodwin of Biddeford, 1818McArthur Public Library After the Revolution was…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford

"IV. Engulfed by nationalism: Revolutionary Biddeford J.G. Deering & Son Lumber Co., Biddeford, ca."

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine...

"EXPLORE the history of Biddeford, Maine... Our history is a rich tapestry of people, places, ideas and innovations."

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - CONTACT

"CONTACT Balloon view of Saco Bay, including Biddeford Pool, ca. 1880McArthur Public Library Got a question or comment about what you have seen…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) - Page 2 of 2

"VIII. Changing course and new beginnings (1955-Present) First Universalist Church, Biddeford, 1955McArthur Public Library Small, innovative…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - "Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club

""Good the more communicated, the more abundant grows" : The Thursday Club "Rocking Chair Row" program, Biddeford, 1930Biddeford Historical…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 1 of 3

"VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) Main Street, Biddeford, 1909McArthur Public Library At the…"

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Biddeford History & Heritage Project - EXHIBITS

"EXHIBITS NEW! THE CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION ERAS AS EXPERIENCED IN BIDDEFORD AND SACO A fresh look into a tumultuous era for the people of…"