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Lubec, Maine - The Gardner Lake Tragedy - Page 2 of 2

"The Gardner Lake Tragedy The fifth graders observations “One day in 1936 school children went to spend the end of the year by going on a boat at…"

Lubec, Maine - The Gardner Lake Tragedy - Page 1 of 2

"The Gardner Lake Tragedy Miriam Kelley as a young woman X Images from the family of Miriam Kelley Doherty Research and text by Seth Doherty…"

Early Maine Photography - Art

"… artist’s hand, but instead become a tool to be employed by artists. Some Maine artists offered the option to have portraits painted based on…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Salmon industry

"… Island Historical Society The business employed seven or eight islanders full time and up to a dozen part time."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - About Us - Page 3 of 3

"… from former students who needed to provide employers with a record of their grades. The donation of the records coincided with the society’s start…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Businesses and Cottage Industries

"Businesses and Cottage Industries map of Islesboro  Text by John Mitchell Blacksmith, Islesboro, ca."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Map of Islesboro

"… Map of Islesboro map of Islesboro  X"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Historical Overview

"Historical Overview map of Islesboro  by Olivia Boucher and Melissa L. Olson Survey Chart, Islesboro, 1884Islesboro Historical Society…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Schools

"Schools map of Islesboro  Text by Ruth Hartley School Bell, Islesboro, ca. 1880Islesboro Historical Society After incorporating as a town in…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Early Settlements

"Early Settlements map of Islesboro  Text by Lang Smith Big Tree, Islesboro, ca. 1920Islesboro Historical Society Islesboro was first settled…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Our Resources

"Our Resources ISLESBORO COMMUNITY RESOURCES INVENTORY All addresses are for Islesboro, Maine 04848, area code 207 unless otherwise noted."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"Summer Resorts map of Islesboro  Text by Donna Seymour Seaside House Key Tag, Islesboro, ca. 1900Islesboro Historical Society Seaside…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Water Transportation

"Water Transportation Text by David Thibodeau Ship Compass, Islesboro, ca. 1940Islesboro Historical Society SInce arriving in the 18th century…"

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - About Us

"About Us Grindle Point Lighthouse X TEAM ISLESBORO’S PROCESS From the start, Islesboro stressed student participation and community involvement."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Wood Products of Strong

"Not only did they provide employment for the residents, but workers came from all the surrounding towns."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work

"The sardine factory alone employed 100 people at the height of its success. A story continues even today that for years and years after the medicinal…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - V. Changing times: the Swan’s Island Ferry

"The business employed seven or eight islanders full time and up to a dozen part time, but the business could not be sustained."

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - III. Boom, bustle, bust: The Steamboat Years to WWII

"… followed fishing as the second largest form of employment and source of traffic in island harbors."

Early Maine Photography - Occupational

"Occupational James Jones, Farmington, ca. 1854Maine Historical Society In the nineteenth century, individuals often chose to be photographed…"

Early Maine Photography - Occupational Photography

"Occupational Photography Captain Lewis Mitchell, Portland, ca. 1855Maine Historical Society The presence of a farmer and a sailor on the Maine…"

Early Maine Photography - Human Interest

"Human Interest Two women with whiskey glasses, ca. 1854Maine Historical Society While most early photographers created formal images of their…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 2 of 2

"Landscape Photography Landscape Photography Slideshow Click on image for full slideshow Dotting the landscape of mid-nineteenth century Maine…"

Early Maine Photography - Landscape Photography - Page 1 of 2

"Landscape Photography Connor and Hathorn Building, Pittsfield, ca. 1860Maine Historical Society Early outdoor photographs are…"

Early Maine Photography - Famous People - Page 2 of 3

"Famous People Hannibal Hamlin, ca. 1860Maine Historical Society Hannibal Hamlin This ambrotype of Hannibal Hamlin (1809-1891) probably dates…"