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Historical Items

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Item 81585

Ruins of New Auburn Fire, 1933

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: 1933-05-15 Location: Auburn Media: Photographic print

Item 81586

Dupont Bakery Ruins, Auburn, 1933

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: 1933-05-15 Location: Auburn Media: Photographic print

Item 79908

Philippe Dupont Bakery, Auburn, 1900

Contributed by: Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries Date: 1914 Location: Auburn Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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From French Canadians to Franco-Americans

French Canadians who emigrated to the Lewiston-Auburn area faced discrimination as children and adults -- such as living in "Little Canada" tenements and being ridiculed for speaking French -- but also adapted to their new lives and sustained many cultural traditions.

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In Time and Eternity: Shakers in the Industrial Age

"In Time and Eternity: Maine Shakers in the Industrial Age 1872-1918" is a series of images that depict in detail the Shakers in Maine during a little explored time period of expansion and change.

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Fallen Heroes: Those Who Gave Their Lives: World War II

At least twenty-three Jewish men from Maine died in the military during World War II. Photographs and other memorabilia are available for fewer than half of them. Read more about them.

Site Pages

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Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands

"Louis Church in Auburn. He sang the tenor lead in several Lewiston operas and was an early recording artist for Victor Records."

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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Quenching the Thirst

"X Tradecards: A.D. & C. Cos Sarsaparilla, Auburn Drug and Chemical Co., Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, Hoods Sarsaparilla Collections of…"

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… which were bound for the Turner Creamery in Auburn. The “creamery” still stands. Farmington was considered to have excellent shipping facilities…"