Maine Memory Network

St. Dominique School, Lewiston, 1941

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: 1941 Location: Lewiston Media: Postcard

Topsham Town Farm, 1941

Contributed by: Pejepscot History Center Date: 1941-09-18 Location: Topsham Media: Photograph, print

Mahaney residence, Saco, 1941

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1941 Location: Saco Client: William F. Mahaney Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Rumford Armory, Portland, 1940-1941

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1940–1941 Location: Portland Clients: Town of Rumford; State of Maine Architect: John Howard Stevens

South Portland's Wartime Shipbuilding

Two shipyards in South Portland, built quickly in 1941 to construct cargo ships for the British and Americans, produced nearly 270 ships in two and a half years. Many of those vessels bore the names of notable Mainers.

Giving Thanks

Cultures from the ancient Greeks and Chinese to contemporary societies have set aside time to give thanks, especially for the harvest. In 1941, the United States set a permanent date for the observance.

Mercy Hospital - From Queen's to Mercy

"From Queen's to Mercy A 1941 capital funds campaign pamphlet for the construction of the new Mercy Hospital."

Life on a Tidal River - Football Oracle Page 3

"… item is a description if the Bangor Highschool 1941-1942 football season. It tells of players, records, and descriptions of games."

Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences

Paul Gagne: Living a life fully engaged in his community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A man with a wide range of skills and talents shares them for the benefit of his community