Sarah Mitchell and Mary Newell, Portland, 1920
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This photograph from the Maine Centennial, June 26-July 5, 1920 shows Passamaquoddy Indian Sarah Mitchell , the wife of the last surviving veteran (tribal) from the American Civil War, Peter Mitchell. She is with her granddaughter, Mary Newell.
Other Information
- Title: Sarah Mitchell and Mary Newell, Portland, 1920
- Creation Date: 1920
- Subject Date: 1920
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Black and white photograph, glass negative
- Dimensions (cm): 13 x 18
- Local Code: Coll. 1949, PP 2005.061.2949
- Collection: Portland Press Herald Glass Negative collection
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Passamaquoddy Indians--Families
Centennial celebrations--Maine--Portland
Passamaquoddy Indians--Clothing and dress
Indians of North America--Maine--Passamaquoddy Indians--Women--Children
Maine Centennial (June 26-July 5, 1920)
Passamaquoddy Indians--Symbols
People
Mitchell, Sarah
Newell, Mary
Mitchell, Peter
Other Keywords
Clothing and dress.
Jewelry.
Maine Centennial (June 26-July 5, 1920).
Native Americans
Portland.
Regalia
Symbols.
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