Keywords: Political news
Item 12115
'Yes, I'll Try a Pair' cartoon, 1964
Contributed by: Margaret Chase Smith Library Date: 1964-01-28 Location: Bangor; Skowhegan Media: Black and white cartoon drawing
Item 21018
R.P. Dunlap to Josiah Pierce, 1846
Contributed by: Pierce Family Collection through Maine Historical Society Date: 1846 Location: Gorham; Washington Media: Ink on paper
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
Fashion for the People: Maine's Graphic Tees
From their humble beginnings as undergarments to today's fashion runways, t-shirts have evolved into universally worn wardrobe staples. Original graphic t-shirts, graphic t-shirt quilts, and photographs trace the 102-year history of the garment, demonstrating how, through the act of wearing graphic tees, people own a part of history relating to politics, social justice, economics, and commemorative events in Maine.
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 00-29
"Most of the clippings in this section and this journal, however, relate to politics. Items mentioned include: Horse racing Dr."
Site Page
Maine's Road to Statehood - The Final Vote
"… to support an independent Maine.[28] After the news regarding this revised bill went public, separationist petitioners flooded the General Court."
Story
Isolation!
by Leslie
Having only moved to Maine alone 8 months prior, had to freeze my life
Story
ROCK AND ROLL CONCERTS OF SOUTHERN MAINE
by Ford Reiche
A story about Rock and Roll in Maine, 1955-1977
