Maine Memory Network

Interview with Clyde Sukeforth (Sukey), ca. 1930

Contributed by: Life Story Center Date: circa 1930 Location: Waldoboro; New York Media: Sound recording, MP3

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Port Clyde, ca. 1890

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1891 Location: Port Clyde Media: Ink on paper

Assessor's Record, 17-19 University Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Clyde Jordan Use: Garage

Ray property, Natick Street, Peaks Island, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Clyde Ray Use: Summer Dwelling

Portland Boys Club, Portland, 1914-1973

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1914–1973 Location: Portland; Portland; Portland Client: Portland Boys Club Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

The World's Largest Oxen

Named for the two largest things in Maine at the turn of the 20th century, Mt. Katahdin and Granger of Stetson, were known as the Largest Oxen in the World. Unable to do farm work because of their size, they visited fairs and agricultural events around the Northeast.

Otisfield's One-Room Schoolhouses

Many of the one-room schoolhouses in Otisfield, constructed from 1839 through the early twentieth century, are featured here. The photos, most of which also show teachers and children, were taken between 1898 and 1998.

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders At Play

"Clyde lived in Atlantic, one of three villages in Swan’s Island, and was well known for playing his accordion and singing when people got together."

Thomaston: The Town that Went to Sea - Georges Valley High School

"George, Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor, and Thomaston. The mission of the district is “Excellence in Education,” and Georges Valley High School strives…"