Maine Memory Network

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… the ceremonies. Martin wrote that the band uniforms were "blue broadcloth long frock coat & pants cap about way between a navy and a fighting man…"

Lubec, Maine - Parade, Pins and Pageantry, 1911

"… their titles were military, their lodges had military names and they wore special uniforms. (The U.R.K.P. was disbanded in the early 1950s)."

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… all the players sporting long dark beards and uniforms, and the Colored Giants, an all-Negro team renowned for their razzle-dazzle."

Aroostook Historical and Art Museum

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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