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Historical Items

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Item 101419

Portland City Council, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Item 67296

City Council resolve after death of Mayor Jonathan Tuck, Biddeford, 1861

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1861-01-19 Location: Biddeford Media: Ink on paper

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Item 102497

Donation certificate for starving European children, Portland, 1921

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1921-02-01 Location: Portland; New York Media: Ink on paper

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Architecture & Landscape

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Item 111883

B.S.A. cottage, Chebeague Island, 1936

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1936 Location: Chebeague Island Client: Council B.S.A. Architect: John Calvin Stevens II

Item 109965

Kennebec Girl Scout Council Adams Lake property, 1971

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1971 Client: Girl Scouts of America Architect: Holmes A. Stockly; Stockly & Leahy Assoc.

Item 110012

Sketch for Maternity Hospital, Portland, ca. 1914

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1914 Location: Portland Client: unknown Architect: Frederick A. Tompson

Online Exhibits

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"Twenty Nationalities, But All Americans"

Concern about immigrants and their loyalty in the post World War I era led to programs to "Americanize" them -- an effort to help them learn English and otherwise adjust to life in the United States. Clara Soule ran one such program for the Portland Public Schools, hoping it would help the immigrants be accepted.

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The Kotzschmar Memorial Organ

A fire and two men whose lives were entwined for more than 50 years resulted in what is now considered to be "the Jewel of Portland" -- the Austin organ that was given to the city of Portland in 1912.

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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.

Site Pages

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Site Page

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Wabanaki Agency in the Proprietor Records - Page 3 of 5

"Leaders cultivated diplomacy through councils. Many deeds emerged from such councils, which included English newcomers."

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Maine Historic Preservation Commission

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 1, pages 000-26

"… Ideal homestead "Self-propelling road carriage" Council Tree, Charleston, S.C. Billy Emerson Moses Woodman Israel B. Norcross O. M. Shaw William D."

My Maine Stories

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Story

Jim Murphy-living a multi-dimensional life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center Voices of Biddeford project

Life influences: Irish/Quebec ancestry, seminary, Navy, community businesses and organizations.

Story

Wampum Belts
by Donald Soctomah

My great grandfather was a wampum keeper

Story

Paul Gagne: Living a life fully engaged in his community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A man with a wide range of skills and talents shares them for the benefit of his community