Maine Memory Network

Advertisement for Lady Pepperell sheets, Biddeford, ca. 1926

Contributed by: Biddeford Mills Museum Date: circa 1926 Location: Biddeford Media: Ink on paper

Suit line sheet, Paris, 1936

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1936 Location: Paris; Kennebunkport Media: Ink on paper with fabric

Cosmopolitan stylings of Mildred and Madeleine Burrage

Born in Portland, sisters Mildred Giddings Burrage (1890-1983) and Madeleine Burrage (1891-1976) were renowned artists and world travelers. Mildred's experiences studying painting in Paris and Italy, and the sisters' trips to Mexico and Guatemala inspired their artwork and shared passions for cosmopolitan and stylish attire. Housed at Maine Historical Society, The Burrage Papers include selections of original advertising drawings called "line sheets" from Parisian fashion houses dating from 1928 to 1936. Images of Madeleine's gemstone jewelry and Mildred's artwork accompany intimate family photographs of the sisters.

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.

Music in Maine - Longfellow Family Music

"… available, people hand wrote music on lined sheets, creating their own sheet music. Members of the Longfellow family created and used manuscript…"

Highlighting Historical Hampden - Buttons

"… month to gather the extra clothes, blankets, sheets, towels, and coats that were past their prime."

My Story of Trauma
by Anonymous (Maine Correction Center)

The process of being incarcerated is traumatic. This is my story.

Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan

Stories of growing up Downeast