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Item 11078

Fiddle Festival, Benton, 1981

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1981-07-26 Location: Benton; Benton Media: Photographic print

Item 79936

Mellie Dunham playing his fiddle, Norway, ca. 1927

Contributed by: Norway Historical Society Date: circa 1927 Location: Norway Media: Photographic print

Item 148498

Ken MacKenzie Show, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1940 Location: Portland Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Mellie Dunham's dance band, Norway, ca. 1925

Remembering Mellie Dunham: Snowshoe Maker and Fiddler

Alanson Mellen "Mellie" Dunham and his wife Emma "Gram" Dunham were well-known musicians throughout Maine and the nation in the early decades of the 20th century. Mellie Dunham also received fame as a snowshoe maker.

Site Pages

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Music in Maine - Music Makers

"… Historical Society Mellie Dunham: Fiddle Master, Snowshoe Maker Mellie Dunham and granddaughter, ca."

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Music in Maine - Country Music

"… person, William Abdoul “Shorty” Freeman on fiddle, and David (Hank) Arey with the banjo. Dick Curless, the Baron of Country Music Dick…"

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

"… could also play a guitar, an accordion or a fiddle. Music, including singing, provided family entertainment and fostered friendships throughout the…"