Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"… Maine affect World War I and how did World War I affect Lincoln, Maine? Lincoln affected the war because we sent out 168 troops to fight in the…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… of the three brothers, Charles entered the war late and did not see battle action, although he served in South after the war had ended."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland, ca. 1923Prince Memorial Library January 7, 1923 Opening Architect George Chase Emery of Waltham, MA, was chosen…"

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

"Orren Brackley was born on December 2, 1846, in Avon, the son of John Brackley, Jr.. He went to war when he was just 16 years old."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866

"Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In a "Scrap & Sketch…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865

"Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library

"Lincoln Memorial Library Responses from four students in Mrs. Harris’ Social Studies class can be viewed below: Addition to Lincoln Memorial…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… columns is an inscription that states, “Davenport Memorial In Memory of Charles Davenport.” This particular building designed by Charles Loring, is…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, 1924

"Lincoln Memorial Library, 1924 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description The Lincoln Memorial Library was built in 1924, at…"

Walker Memorial Library

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Porter Memorial Library

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Lincoln, Maine - Evelyn Jenkins, Lincoln Memorial Library, ca. 1954

"Evelyn Jenkins, Lincoln Memorial Library, ca. 1954 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description Mrs."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, tables & fireplace, 1924

"Lincoln Memorial Library, tables & fireplace, 1924 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description The Lincoln Memorial Library…"

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Exhibits

"… Yarmouth and Cumberland Brothers of the Civil War Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution The…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Thompson's Memorial

"Thompson's Memorial X Text by Kolby and Rachel, Presque Isle Middle School students Images from X The first marble works shop in Presque…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - Presque Isle Memorials 1900

"Also shows tools used to carve memorials.On back is written: T. Barney Thompson T.B. Thompson. Presque Isle Memorial 1900 Mostly Marble in those…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Resources and Links

"Condon, Richard H. “Maine in depression and war, 1929-1945.” In Maine: the Pine Tree State from prehistory to present, edited by Richard W."

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland

"North Yarmouth chose to dedicate a roadway instead, linking the two villages of Walnut Hill and East North Yarmouth. The North Yarmouth Memorial…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Our Shared History - Page 3 of 4

"… Frank Blanchard after his service in the Civil War, and still sells milk and other dairy products."

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.

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Depression, War, and Fire

"The United States entered the war in 1941, and many island men and women left to join the war effort."

Presque Isle: The Star City - Memorial Day, Presque Isle, 1888

"Memorial Day, Presque Isle, 1888 Contributed by Presque Isle Historical Society Description Milliner's store front on the east side of the…"

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Civil War

"Civil War Text by Mrs. Tribou's freshmen history class, GVHS Images from the Thomaston Historical Society Mrs."