Keywords: General Gales
Item 70236
Dr. Gale on deceased soldier, New Orleans, 1862
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862-05-16 Location: New Orleans Media: Ink on paper
Item 101275
Matthew Thornton on congressional activity, Philadelphia, 1776
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1776-11-12 Location: Philadelphia Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
George F. Shepley: Lawyer, Soldier, Administrator
George F. Shepley of Portland had achieved renown as a lawyer and as U.S. Attorney for Maine when, at age 42 he formed the 12th Maine Infantry and went off to war. Shepley became military governor of Louisiana early in 1862 and remained in the military for the duration of the war.
Exhibit
Washington County Through Eastern's Eye
Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.
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"Lubec to Bailey’s Mistake 1869 • The Saxby Gale, November 4, caused much destruction – 90 to 100 mph winds 1873 – 1874 • Due to increasing ship…"
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Lincoln, Maine - That Pioneer Spirit
"The torrential downpour was accompanied by gale winds together with lightening flashes that struck at widely scattered parts of the community… The…"
