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International Appalachian Trail route map, Saint Croix Lake, 1995
Item Contributed by
Maine Historical Society
International Appalachian Trail route map, Saint Croix Lake, 1995
Clarence R. Gilman (1922-2007)
Reproduction map
Collections of Maine Historical Society
MaineMemory.Net #110874
Staff Member: Jordis Rosburg, Project Archivist
Clarence “Charlie” Gilman greatly contributed to the northern Maine
section of the International Appalachian Trail, a hiking trail spanning
three continents. He drew this map of routes in the Saint Croix Lake
area, northwest of Houlton, Maine.
The International Applicational Trail (IAT) generally follows the path of
the Appalachian-Caledonian Mountains as they existed during Pangea,
the earth’s landmass before it physically separated. Today, twenty-three
IAT chapters across modern-day North America, Europe and Africa
maintain trails throughout this historic mountain range.
In 2021, Jordis worked as the archivist for the IAT collection at MHS.
She enjoys the artwork on this hand-drawn, manuscript map, but also
appreciates its significance in establishing the IAT. It is representative of
the many enthusiasts who worked together to bring the idea of the IAT
to life, by exploring different routes the trail could follow. This map also
focuses on the Maine portion of the trail, a reminder that while the IAT
spans many countries, the idea originated in Maine.
Item Contributed by
Maine Historical Society
Tavern sign, Raymond, circa 1850
Unrecorded artist
Reproduction oil on wood painting
Collections of Maine Historical Society
MaineMemory.Net #26511
Staff Member: Abby Zoldowski, Collections Manager & Registrar
Both sides of this hand-painted sign for Samuel Witham’s tavern
feature a different figure—perhaps “before and after” versions of a
pub customer. Located on what is today Route 302, Samuel Witham’s
tavern, later called the Raymond Inn, was near the intersection of
Webbs Mill Road in Raymond, Maine.
Abby came across this sign during MHS’s recent collections move.
She was initially drawn to the whimsical folk-art aesthetic and intrigued
by the unique figures on either side of this sign. Abby enjoys finding
surprising items through her work caring for and tracking the
MHS collections.
Bridgton Highlands, circa 1955 Joseph B. Kahill (1882-1957) Reproduction oil on artist board Collections of Maine Historical Society 2014.150.001
Bridgton Highlands, circa 1955
Joseph B. Kahill (1882-1957)
Reproduction oil on artist board
Collections of Maine Historical Society
2014.150.001
Staff Member: Tiffany Link, Collections Curator
Joseph B. Kahill’s painting features a view of Mount Washington from
the Bridgton Highlands. Kahill, an Egyptian-born American artist who
emigrated to Maine in 1898, owned a successful art studio in Portland
and is widely remembered as a portrait artist.
Tiffany happened across this painting during a recent collection move.
It immediately drew her attention because it features many of her
favorite things: a view of the White Mountains, snow, and fall foliage.
She recently hiked Mount Washington and always looks forward to fall
and winter adventures. Tiffany admires how this painting captures all
those sentiments in one image.
View from a balcony at Caen, France, 1892 John Calvin Stevens (1855-1940)
View from a balcony at Caen, France, 1892
John Calvin Stevens (1855-1940)
Reproduction of graphite on paper
Collections of Maine Historical Society
Coll. 209, Series G box 3, John Calvin Stevens
Staff Member: Kathy Amoroso, Manager of Information Technology
The original graphite (pencil) drawing appears in a sketchbook kept by
well-known Portland architect John Calvin Stevens during a bicycling
trip through France. It illustrates Stevens’s view from his balcony at
Caen in northwest France. At the time, much of the city’s architecture
dated to the 11th century. This is one of many beautiful sketches Stevens
created during his journey.
Kathy encountered the 1892 sketchbook while researching. Having
always wanted to visit France, she spent time looking through the
sketches. While familiar with Stevens’s work as an architect, Kathy was
surprised, impressed, and envious of his artistic talent—especially
his ability to create quick, simple sketches worthy of display. A
photographer herself, the fact Stevens carried a sketchbook and took
the time to draw scenes from his travels when most (especially today)
would take photos, resonated with Kathy.
What they Discovered at the North Pole, 1909
Ink on paper, with reproductions
Collections of Maine Historical Society
Pamphlet 2033
Staff Member: Katie Alleman, Research & Administrative Librarian
City Job Print in Waterville created a humorous publication
featuring ads for local businesses, including this item printed during
Robert E. Peary’s second (and successful) expedition to the North
Pole aboard the S.S. Roosevelt. Commodore Peary designed the ship to
withstand Arctic conditions and had it built off the coast of Bucksport
using Maine lumber.
Katie came across this pamphlet while fulfilling a research request
related to the construction of the S.S. Roosevelt. Katie expected this
small booklet to contain images, or a list of Arctic species. Instead,
she found one word,“ICE,” on the first page and nothing but blank
pages following. Caught by surprise, she laughed out loud. Katie loves
someone’s past effort to print this booklet, save it, and eventually donate
it to MHS.
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