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Item 77453

James Blaine telegram to G.F. Shepley, Augusta, 1868

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1868 Location: Portland; Rockland Media: Ink on paper

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Item 11283

Gov. Baxter political ribbon, 1922

Contributed by: Baxter State Park Date: 1922 Location: Bangor Media: Ribbon with button

Item 76632

Republican delegates to national convention, 1868

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1868 Location: Portland; Norridgewock; Chicago Media: Ink on paper

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Online Exhibits

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Margaret Chase Smith: A Historic Candidacy

When she announced her candidacy for President in January 1964, three-term Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith became the first woman to seek the nomination of one of the two major political parties.

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Business and Professional Women at Grand Trunk station, Portland, 1925

Power of Potential

The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (NFBPWC) held their seventh annual convention in Portland during July 12 to July 18, 1925. Over 2,000 working women from around the country visited the city.

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Letter from Ambrose Crane about stolen slave, 1835

Slavery's Defenders and Foes

Mainers, like residents of other states, had differing views about slavery and abolition in the early to mid decades of the 19th century. Religion and economic factors were among the considerations in determining people's leanings.

Site Pages

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Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - 1925 National Governors' Association Convention

"1925 National Governors' Association Convention View the National Governors' Convention Slideshow, 1925 On Monday June 29, 1925, over 20 of…"

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William P. Preble to William King regarding Missouri Compromise, Portland, 1820

Maine's Road to Statehood - The Missouri Compromise: A Moral Dilemma

"… overwhelmingly attended the Maine Constitutional Convention. Among the important manners discussed were universal suffrage for all men over 21, the…"

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"An address to the inhabitants of the District of Maine upon the subject of their separation," Portland, 1791

Maine's Road to Statehood - 1790s: A Growing Movement

"In haste, only a small delegation showed up at a convention at the courthouse in Portland. With no delegates from Washington or Hancock counties…"