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Historical Items Showing 3 of 56 View All

Item 33649

Program, Congres International des Raquetteurs, Lewiston, 1985

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection

Date: 1985

Location: Lewiston

Media: Ink on paper

Item 20778

Who are the people?

Stanley Steamer rally, Rangeley, 1984

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society

Date: 1984-08-09

Location: Rangeley; Kingfield

Media: Photograph, text

Item 81249

Tuscan Opera House, Main Street, Dixfield, ca. 1930s

Contributed by: Dixfield Historical Society

Date: circa 1930

Location: Dixfield

Media: Photographic print

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The Shape of Maine

The boundaries of Maine are the product of international conflict, economic competition, political fights, and contested development. The boundaries are expressions of human values; people determined the shape of Maine.

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Mary King Scrimgeour dress, Lewiston, ca. 1895

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

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Leaving the start gate at the Sugarloaf World Cup, 1971

World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.