Keywords: Augustine
Item 11889
St. Augustine Church, Augusta, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Augusta Media: Postcard
Item 11878
Mill and church, Augusta, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Augusta Media: Postcard
Item 32535
13 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Augustine Francois Comeau Style: Georgian Use: Dwelling - Two family
Item 73809
128-134 Rockland Avenue, Portland, 1924
Owner in 1924: Charles Augustine Sawyer Use: Dwelling - Single family
Exhibit
The Irish on the Docks of Portland
Many of the dockworkers -- longshoremen -- in Portland were Irish or of Irish descent. The Irish language was spoken on the docks and Irish traditions followed, including that of giving nicknames to the workers, many of whose given names were similar.
Exhibit
Passing the Time: Artwork by World War II German POWs
In 1944, the US Government established Camp Houlton, a prisoner of war (POW) internment camp for captured German soldiers during World War II. Many of the prisoners worked on local farms planting and harvesting potatoes. Some created artwork and handicrafts they sold or gave to camp guards. Camp Houlton processed and held about 3500 prisoners and operated until May 1946.
Site Page
Colby College Special Collections
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Story
Dr Michael Guignard: Passion for research & Franco-American root
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
A personal journey of life in a Franco-American community with unique insights on adoption
