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Historical Items

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Item 64622

John P. Sheahan POW journal, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864 Location: Danville; Columbia Media: Ink on paper

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Item 64611

John P. Sheahan from POW prison, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864 Location: Danville; Dennysville Media: Pencil on paper

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Item 64614

POW John Sheahan to Lizzie Shriver, 1864

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1864 Location: Columbia; Westminster Media: Ink on paper

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Architecture & Landscape

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Item 116386

Boyd house, Augusta, 1903

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1903 Location: Augusta Client: Byron Boyd Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Item 111351

House for Henry F. Merrill, Portland, 1898

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1898 Location: Portland Client: Henry F. Merrill, Esq. Architect: John Calvin Stevens

Online Exhibits

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John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry

John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.

Exhibit

Meshach P. Larry: Civil War Letters

Meshach P. Larry, a Windham blacksmith, joined Maine's 17th Regiment Company H on August 18, 1862. Larry and his sister, Phebe, wrote to each other frequently during the Civil War, and his letters paint a vivid picture of the life of a soldier.

Exhibit

Scarborough: They Answered the Call

Scarborough met every quota set by the state for supplying Civil War soldiers for Union regiments. Some of those who responded became prominent citizens of the town.

Site Pages

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Slave whip, 1864

"Slave whip, 1864 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin (18232-1904) on page 54 in his…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Ada Martin gymnastic costume, Bangor, 1864

"Martin wrote that in other years, the performance had been mostly singing, but in 1864, 26 of his 400 students performed the gymnastics they had…"

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

"Martin began in 1864 writing recollections of his life and activities. He also listed the members of the band and their occupations."

My Maine Stories

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Story

A first encounter with Bath and its wonderful history
by John Decker

Visiting the Maine Maritime Museum as part of a conference