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Surry by the Bay - Weathervane Dispute

"Whitney, Clerk. Trustees were Floyd Black and Raymond Jacobs. Contentious weathervane at Claude L."

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Surry by the Bay - Early Settlement

"… in 1829, through the influence of Colonel John Black, who had been the leader in the 1809 changes, the Surry territory was re-annexed where it…"

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Surry by the Bay - Phebe Fowler: A Woman of Property

"… Phebe in Her Old Age Phebe wears a black coat in the only photograph we have of her.Surry Historical Society Resources Surry Town Records…"

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Surry by the Bay - Resources

"Resources BOOKS Bonsey, Osmond C. Surry, Maine: An informal History, Surry Historical Society, 2003. Jellison, Connee."

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Today

"Surry Today Home to about 1,300 residents, Surry today is a vibrant town boasting an active, creative, and diverse citizenry, many of whom are…"

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Surry by the Bay - Early Twentieth Century

"Early Twentieth Century Daily Living During the Jazz Age of 1920s, Surry had some specialized schools, including a dancing school and a singing…"

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Surry by the Bay - Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge

"Sawmills of Cunningham Ridge Text by Bryan McLellan Images contributed by Wilbur and Marjorie Saunders through the Surry Historical Society From the…"

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Surry by the Bay - Nineteenth Century

"Nineteenth Century 'Melissa Trask,' 1884Maine Historical Society Shipbuilding Seafaring enterprises played a major role in Surry's economy…"

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Surry by the Bay - Broadway by the Bay

"Broadway by the Bay Playhouse, Surry, 1946Surry Historical Society Surry Playhouse 1929-1938/1946-1953 Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

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Surry by the Bay - Welcome

"Welcome Come to SurrySurry Historical Society Welcome to the Hancock County coastal community of Surry."

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Surry by the Bay - Late Twentieth Century

"Late Twentieth Century Scenic view of Patten Bay, Surry, ca. 1960Surry Historical Society Changes By 1950, Surry's population had dropped to…"

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Village School

"Surry Village School Text by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond C."

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Surry by the Bay - About The Project

"About The Project Our team is comprised of Surry Elementary School, the Surry Historical Society, and several Surry residents."

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Surry by the Bay - History of Surry

"History of Surry Surry Historical Society Text written by Lynn Bonsey, with sections adapted from Surry, Maine: An informal History by Osmond…"

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Surry by the Bay - Surry Opera Company

"Surry Opera Company Opera Company's Tenth Anniversary festival schedule, Surry, 1994Surry Historical Society Text by Kate Mrozicki Images…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Mourning Clothing

"The expense of black clothing could be mitigated by means of economically dying existing cotton dresses, or remaking and dyeing an old one."

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Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Henry Knox: The Funeral

"On November 2nd Dunton recorded charges for several yards of black gauze, black silk, black ribbon, and black muslin."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"… capes, and easy fitting garments such as a black and brown watered silk tassel trimmed cape with a similarly trimmed shoulder cape; a wide dark…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"Described as a Jumper, a $3.50 black silk coat was marked on sale, priced at $1.98, and a similar looking satin lined black taffeta coat, called an…"

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Historic Hallowell - Volunteer Firefighters and their Fire Clothes

"Their hats were yellow while some were red also with black in the middle with a number in front. Now the firemen wear jackets that are either black…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 3 of 4

"The red fine knit dolman sleeve sweater was originally worn with the skirt and the collection also includes the black high heel shoes that completed…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"… examples there is a slim fully lined, black and multi-colored floral print chiffon with a shoulder cape; a tubular black rayon crepe with a bright…"

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Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 2 of 3

"Her bridegroom Melville Philpot wore a black satin lapel tail coat, vest and elegant gray black striped trousers."

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Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… blue fringe, knotted at the header, and black machine-made lace at the neck, peplum waist (short, gathered, slightly flared strip of fabric…"