Maine Memory Network

Women of the Kansas delegation posing for photo at NFBPWC convention, Portland, 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1925 Location: Portland Media: glass negative

Governor's Convention, Poland, 1925

Do you know the name of this boy?

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Date: 1925 Location: Poland Media: Glass Negative

256-262 Middle Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: United Baptist Convention of Maine Use: Drugstore

Assessor's Record, 583 Stevens Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: St. Joseph's Convent & Hospital Use: Land only

Plans of Convent School fo Father Conlon, Calais, 1884-1885

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1884–1885 Location: Calais Client: Conlon, Architect: George M. Coombs

French Catholic Convent, Nashua, NH, ca. 1888

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1888 Location: Nashua Client: unkown Architect: George M. Coombs

Power of Potential

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.

Unlocking the Declaration's Secrets

Fewer than 30 copies of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence are known to exist. John Dunlap hurriedly printed copies for distribution to assemblies, conventions, committees and military officers. Authenticating authenticity of the document requires examination of numerous details of the broadside.

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"1925 National Governors' Association Convention View the National Governors' Convention Slideshow, 1925 On Monday June 29, 1925, over 20 of…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs

"Many guests arrived over the weekend by train at the Grand Trunk Station on India Street. The convention was held at Portland City Hall (Merrill…"

Sister Therese Bouthot:Life of service as a Good Shepherd sister
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

From humble beginnings to playing a leadership role in the service of others

Sister Madeleine Couture: Dedicating her life to teaching
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

The story of a life immersed in family and teaching