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Historical Items

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Item 11308

William Jones apprenticeship contract, Houlton, ca. 1835

Contributed by: Cary Library Date: circa 1835 Location: Houlton; Houlton Media: Ink on paper

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Item 66901

Carlton Fogg's Apprenticeship certification, Waterville, 1921

Contributed by: Kennebec Valley Community College Archive Date: 1921-04-22 Location: Waterville Media: Ink on paper

Item 75273

William Curtis Stiles, indenture document, Cumberland, 1882

Contributed by: Prince Memorial Library Date: 1882-06-24 Location: Norway Media: Ink on paper

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Online Exhibits

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Extracting Wealth

Maine's natural resources -- granite, limestone and slate in particular -- along with its excellent ports made it a leader in mining and production of the valuable building materials. Stone work also attracted numerous skilled immigrants.

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A Soldier's Declaration of Independence

William Bayley of Falmouth (Portland) was a soldier in the Continental Army, seeing service at Ticonderoga, Valley Forge, Monmouth Court House, and Saratoga, among other locations. His letters home to his mother reveal much about the economic hardships experienced by both soldiers and those at home.

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A Riot of Words: Ballads, Posters, Proclamations and Broadsides

Imagine a day 150 years ago. Looking down a side street, you see the buildings are covered with posters and signs.

Site Pages

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 74-138

"… lameness, his sled design, national politics, his apprenticeship to and work for Doctor Increase S. Sanger in an apothecary and tavern, learning to…"

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Harris House, Bangor, ca. 1850

"… his parents house in 1835 when he began several apprenticeships and lived in the homes of his employers."

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Maine's Pauper Laws and the Cumberland Overseers of the Poor

"… were empowered to bind out, or place into apprenticeship, the minor children of parents who became chargeable to the town and who were deemed…"

My Maine Stories

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I work as a Journeyman Mechanic, or Millwright at Catalyst
by Linda Deane

Working on a paper machine and as a Millwright can be challenging as a woman and a Union Rep.

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Keeping Dance and Music Alive
by Cindy Larock

Cindy Larock's involvement in the traditional music and dance scene in Maine for over 40 years.

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Decontie and Brown's venture in high fashion design
by Decontie and Brown

Penobscot haute couture designs from Bangor