Lillian 'Lil' Smith, telephone operator for Swan's Island, ca. 1950

Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society

Description

Lil Smith and her husband worked for the Swan's Island telephone company during the 1950s. The office was located at 122 Atlantic Road. They used a hand crank system as shown in the photograph.

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  • Title: Lillian 'Lil' Smith, telephone operator for Swan's Island, ca. 1950
  • Creation Date: circa 1950
  • Subject Date: circa 1950
  • Location: Atlantic, Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 28 cm x 36 cm
  • Local Code: 2010-40-033
  • Collection: Islanders at Work
  • Object Type: Image

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Swan's Island Historical Society
PO Box 144, 9 North Rd, Swan's Island, ME 04685
207-526-4248
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