Keywords: libraries
Item 9268
Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston, ca. 1974
Contributed by: Lewiston Public Library Date: circa 1974 Location: Lewiston Media: Photographic print
Item 27976
Farmington Social Library, Regulations, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Farmington Public Library Date: circa 1900 Location: Farmington Media: Ink on paper
Item 89984
Cliff Island Library Club property, C. I. Road, Sunset Avenue, Cliff Island, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Cliff Island Library Club Use: Library
Item 38570
451-461 Congress Street, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Estate of Mary J.E. Clapp Use: Stores & Offices
Item 151052
Cornish Library Association buidling, Cornish, 1928-1929
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1928–1929 Location: Cornish Client: Cornish Library Architect: John P. Thomas
Item 151034
Additions to the Gardiner Public Library for Mr. R.P. Hazzard, Gardiner, 1929-1930
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1929–1930 Location: Gardiner Client: Gardiner Public Library Architect: John P. Thomas
Exhibit
Educating Oneself: Carnegie Libraries
Industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave grants for 20 libraries in Maine between 1897 and 1912, specifying that the town own the land, set aside funds for maintenance, have room to expand -- and offer library services at no charge.
Exhibit
Student Exhibit: Can You Help Our Free Skowhegan Public Library?
The Skowhegan Free Public Library was built in 1889 with money donated by Abner Coburn and the town of Skowhegan. Mr. Coburn left $30,000 in his will towards the building of the library. In 2005, for the library to fully keep up with their programs need to make some renovations. These changes would allow for more use of technology, more room for children's programs, and provide handicap accessibility.
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Story
Why I came to Maine and what's kept me here
by Kate Webber
I came to Maine for college but then got involved in contradance and museums.
Story
A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker
Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference
Lesson Plan
Maine Statehood and the Missouri Compromise
Grade Level: 9-12
Content Area: Social Studies
Using primary sources, students will explore the arguments for and against Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise, and the far-reaching implications of Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise such as the preservation and spread of slavery in the United States. Students will gather evidence and arguments to debate the statement: The Missouri Compromise was deeply flawed and ultimately did more harm to the Union than good.
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: 9-12
Content Area: Social Studies
Maine's quest for statehood began in the years immediately following the American Revolution. Though the state of Massachusetts consented to the separation in 1819 and Maine would ultimately achieve statehood in 1820, Maine’s split from Massachusetts was not without controversy and was not universally supported by people living in Maine. Using primary sources, students will explore the arguments for and against Maine statehood. Students will gather evidence and arguments to debate the statement: It is in the best interests of the people of Maine for Maine to become its own state.
