Keywords: Civil War Casualties
Item 68977
Greene Civil Defense first aid team, Auburn, 1957
Contributed by: National Archives at Boston Date: 1957-05-26 Location: Auburn; Greene Media: Photographic print
Item 68978
Maine Civil Defense rescue demonstration, Hallowell, 1955
Contributed by: National Archives at Boston Date: circa 1955 Location: Hallowell Media: Photographic print
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Field & Homefront: Bethel during the Civil War
Like many towns, Bethel responded to the Civil War by sending many soldiers and those at the homefront sent aid and supported families. The town grew during the war, but suffered after its end.
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This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War
For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.
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Highlighting Historical Hampden - War of 1812
"There were a handful casualties, and the citizens were forced to give a bond of $12,000 against the October completion of several unfinished vessels."
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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Civil War
"… news that too often came in the form of long casualty lists in the newspaper. The situation could be just as bad for disabled soldiers who made it…"
