Keywords: apprenticeship
Item 11308
William Jones apprenticeship contract, Houlton, ca. 1835
Contributed by: Cary Library Date: circa 1835 Location: Houlton; Houlton Media: Ink on paper
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
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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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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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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.