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Historical Items

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Item 10350

David Joy land deed, Richmond Farm, 1751

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1751-05-08 Location: Richmond; Boston; Richmond; Boston Media: Ink on paper

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Item 11056

Family fallout shelter, Portland, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981-06-04 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 70579

Cottage baby Joy with "Mimi," Farmington State Teachers College, 1950

Contributed by: Mantor Library at UMF Date: 1950 Location: Farmington Media: Photographic print

Tax Records

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Item 58775

10-12 Joy Place, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Samuel W. Joy Use: Dwelling - Two family

Item 58774

8-12 Joy Place, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Samuel W. Joy Use: Dwelling - Two family

Item 58776

165 Brackett Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Samuel W. Joy Use: Carpenter's Shop

Online Exhibits

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Shaarey Tphiloh, Portland's Orthodox Synagogue

Shaarey Tphiloh was founded in 1904 by immigrants from Eastern Europe. While accommodating to American society, the Orthodox synagogue also has retained many of its traditions.

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Songs of Winnebago

An enduring element of summer camps is the songs campers sing around the campfire, at meals, and on many other occasions. Some regale the camp experience and others spur the camp's athletes on to victory.

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Elise Fellows White: Music, Writing, and Family

From a violin prodigy in her early years to an older woman -- mother of two -- struggling financially, Skowhegan native Mary Elise Fellows White remained committed to music, writing, poetry, her extended family -- and living a life that would matter and be remembered.

Site Pages

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Music in Maine - Music Makers

"Schirmer’s machine is a joy, such tone-quality and such clarity!" Elise Fellows White Click here to learn more about Elise Fellows White…"

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Music in Maine - Sacred Music

"1840Maine Historical Society John Joy (1809-1878) used this pitch pipe and lyre while leading the Baptist Church choir in South Limington."

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Music in Maine - Opera, Orchestras and Stages

"… as part of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s Ode to Joy season finale on April 30, 2023. I joined maestro Lucas Richman, a full orchestra, 138 choral…"

My Maine Stories

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Story

How 20 years in the Navy turned me into an active volunteer
by Joy Asuncion

My service didn't end when I retired from the Navy

Story

The Joys of Kayaking - Pam's Story
by Pam Ferris-Olson

Pam has kayaked in many special places but her fondest memories are being made on Casco Bay

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Co-founding Halcyon Yarn and learning to weave
by Hector Jaeger

Moving to Maine, Halcyon Yarn, and rediscovering the joy of weaving