Maine Memory Network

Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - Bridges of West New Portland

"… and New Portland would have been supporting the efforts of the Civil War, probably an expensive venture."

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… a compliment to the people of the town in their efforts to fittingly celebrate their anniversary of establishment as a town.” In conclusion Miss…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"A World War II Honor Roll stood on the grounds of the library for a time, but burned and was not replaced."

Mercy Hospital - Mercy & the Community

"… House became a focus of charity and fundraising efforts for the next six years, finally opening in 1998."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Early Settlers

"… industrious, continued his legacy through their efforts. John Titcomb, educated at Farmington Academy, married Lydia, daughter of Benjamin and…"