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Historical Items Showing 3 of 552 View All

Item 11886

Title: Cony High School, Augusta

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society

Location: Augusta

Media: Postcard

Item 66104

Title: Cony High School, Augusta, ca. 1935

Contributed by: Boston Public Library

Date: circa 1935

Location: Augusta

Media: Linen texture postcard

Item 71153

Title: Maine Volunteer Militia encampment, Augusta, 1885

Contributed by: Boston Public Library

Date: 1885

Location: Augusta

Media: Ink on paper; Lithograph

Tax Records Showing 3 of 11 View All

Item 33037

Address: 134-144 Bradley Street, Portland

Owner in 1924: Augusta C Anderson

Use: Garage

Item 32786

Address: 134-144 Bradley Street, Portland

Owner in 1924: Augusta C Anderson

Use: Dwelling - Single family

Item 51930

Address: 97 Fessenden Street, Portland

Owner in 1924: M Augusta Snow

Use: Dwelling - Single family

Exhibits Showing 3 of 6 View All

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Civil Defense: Fear and Safety

In the 1950s and the 1960s, Maine's Civil Defense effort focused on preparedness for hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters and a more global concern, nuclear war. Civil Defense materials urged awareness, along with measures like storing food and other staple items and preparing underground or other shelters.

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1st Maine Cavalry

The 1st Maine Regiment Cavalry mustered in at Augusta on Nov. 5, 1861 and fought in 29 battles before its three-year service ended in November 1864. The 1st Maine Cavalry suffered the heaviest losses of any Union cavalry regiment.

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Land Claims, Economic Opportunities?

The landmark 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act provided $81.6 million to Maine Indians for economic development, land purchase and other purposes. The money and increased land holdings, however, have not solved economic and employment issues for Maine Indians.