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Historical Items

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Item 21021

Hannibal Hamlin to Josiah Pierce, 1845

Contributed by: Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society Date: 1845 Location: Gorham Media: Ink on paper

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Item 100312

Kiah Sewall advice on cold baths, Mobile, 1856

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1856-07-14 Location: Mobile; Portland Media: Ink on paper

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Item 104302

Recipe for reusing rose petals, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Media: Ink on paper

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Online Exhibits

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Independence and Challenges: The Life of Hannah Pierce

Hannah Pierce (1788-1873) of West Baldwin, who remained single, was the educated daughter of a moderately wealthy landowner and businessman. She stayed at the family farm throughout her life, operating the farm and her various investments -- always in close touch with her siblings.

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West Baldwin Methodist Church

The West Baldwin Methodist Church, founded in 1826, was one of three original churches in Baldwin. While its location has remained the same, the church has undergone numerous changes to serve the changing community.

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Home Ties: Sebago During the Civil War

Letters to and from Sebago soldiers who served in the Civil War show concern on both sides about farms and other issues at home as well as concern from the home front about soldiers' well-being.

Site Pages

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Fred Ryder, Bangor, 1864

"… change in this boy which I wrought wholly by my advice and kind usage, and he is the third boy which I have influenced and started in the same…"

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Acknowledgements

"… people for their research assistance and advice: Emerson W. Baker Matthew J. Barker Edgar M. W. Boyd Eva Biggart-Brady Charles E."

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Savage Family of Mount Desert

"… of many extended family members and the expert advice of the Northeast Harbor Public Library and Mount Desert Island Historical Society staff."

My Maine Stories

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Starting Chebeague Island Oyster Company
by Caitlin Gerber

Farming oysters in Casco Bay

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Vegetarians and Zoonosis
by Avery Yale Kamila

Colds, influenza, tuberculosis, measles, smallpox, plague and COVID-19 group under zoonotic diseases