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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"… debt Marcellus Emery Bill Bartlett Bangor Union Womens' fashion Pro Andrew Johnson meeting Spencer A. Pratt Joseph Mitchell Mutual Store James G."

Lincoln, Maine - Wartime Lincoln

"… of Mattawamkeag stationed in Iraq X   Bob Lyons Interview on the Korean War   Althea Nason Interview on Women in WWII Lincoln Then"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Fashion in Bangor, 1865

"… but the crown and a visor." He suggested that women's fashions changed when men went off to the Civil War."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Elizabeth Blowers, Bangor, ca. 1864

"… & with high comb." Fashion -- for both men and women -- was one of Martin's interests. Blowers may have been known as "Elizabeth Sayers" because…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Historical Overview - Page 3 of 4

"… teacher, wrote to local servicemen and women--well over one hundred. Her chatty letters full of local news provided a valuable link to home. A…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 1 of 4

"… was the establishment of a home for up to fifteen women residents that she and her husband, Edward Vaill, a prominent Portland businessman, had…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Liz, widow Clark, Bangor, 1848

"… in Bangor between 1844 and 1864 and discussed women "who bore a bad name." He wrote that Liz and Clark rented a house and "In a short time the…"

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - VII. Flow and ebb: the effects of industrial peak & global upheaval (1900-1955) - Page 2 of 3

"… program, Biddeford, 1897McArthur Public Library Women were entrepreneurial in their own right, and started social, educational, and charitable…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… Part 6, pages 97-113 July 4, 1865 activities, women "who bore a bad name," first balloon ascention   Part 8, pages 135-150 Return of soldiers…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Welcome to Swan's Island!

"Welcome to Swan's Island! Burnt Coat Harbor X Swan's Island, a six mile ferry ride out of Bass Harbor in Mount Desert Island, is the current…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry

"Baird's Quarry Swan's Island granite was quarried at sites around the island, providing work for many laborers and the businesses that supported…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports

"Sports Organized Sports Swan's Island softball team, ca. 1978Swan's Island Historical Society Much as the 1950s were all about the Brooklyn…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Baird's Quarry history

"Baird's Quarry history Text by Kim Colbeth Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Matthew Baird Contracting Co."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Old Buildings

"Old Buildings Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Minturn Schoolhouse The Tea Room Redmen's Hall Seaside Hall Andrew Smith Store…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Resources

"Resources Images: Swan's Island Historical Society "Penobscot Nation Cultural & Historic Preservation Department." Penobscot Nation Cultural &…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - The McCormick house

"The McCormick house This building is now the home of Theo McCormick, who moved to Swan's Island with her late husband Stephen McCormick, the…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"Holiday Events Warmer weather combined with national or local holidays brought islanders together for celebrations."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - About Us

"About Us Up from the ashes: Swan's Island has learned to appreciate its historic resources after seeing them threatened."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house

"Bonnie and Donnie Staples' house Clevie Dunham's store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society This home was probably built…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Odd Fellows Hall

"Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellows Hall after repairs, Swan's Island, ca. 1985Swan's Island Historical Society The Independent Order of Odd Fellows…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Winter Fun

"Winter Fun Four skaters on Goose Pond, Swan's Island, ca. 1924Swan's Island Historical Society Winters would also be a time to find islanders…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Stores

"Stores Laura Sprague in Atlantic store, Swan's Island, ca. 1940Swan's Island Historical Society During the early 1900s the population in each…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Lobstering

"Lobstering Lobstering has kept the fishing industry on Swan’s Island the major industry from the mid 20th century to today."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - I. Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years

"Canoes and Clamshells: The Pre-European Settlement Years Text by Kate Webber Images from the Swan's Island Historical Society Carrying Place X…"