Keywords: Dancing masters
Item 100499
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1868 Location: Bangor Media: Photographic print
Item 31713
J.P. Wiggin, Scarborough, ca. 1895
Contributed by: Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Date: circa 1895 Location: Scarborough Media: Slide, transparency
Exhibit
Black soldiers served in Maine during World War II, assigned in small numbers throughout the state to guard Grand Trunk rail lines from a possible German attack. The soldiers, who lived in railroad cars near their posts often interacted with local residents.
Exhibit
Promoting Rockland Through a Stereopticon, 1875
Frank Crockett and photographer J.P. Armbrust took stereo views of Rockland's downtown, industry, and notable homes in the 1870s as a way to promote tourism to the town.
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Hampden, Upper and Lower corners, 1835
"… account of his activities as a dance student and dance master for his wife and children, so they would know more about his life and activities."
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 195-277
"… Steamer Bangor Cyrus Goss William Cobb, dancing master Banqor Quartet Club Zachary Taylor, Millard Filmore James H."
Story
Keeping Dance and Music Alive
by Cindy Larock
Cindy Larock's involvement in the traditional music and dance scene in Maine for over 40 years.
Story
Stories from Eastport
by Ruth McInnis
My memories of growing up in Eastport, WWII, camping, and history on the border