Keywords: Merrill Shoe Store
Item 8135
Sampson's Corner, Skowhegan, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1900 Location: Skowhegan; Skowhegan; Skowhegan Media: Photographic print
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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
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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.
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Historic Hallowell - Affects of the Blizzard of 1952
"… and they fixed the houses, but the shock and amazement of the blizzard stayed with the people for a life time. Written by Samantha Merrill"
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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - "Main Streets" of North Yarmouth and Cumberland
"The Merrill Monument at the cemetery honors William and Louville Merrill; both men served in the Civil War."
