Keywords: Scott Lane
Item 9697
Contributed by: Leeds Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Leeds Media: Photographic print
Item 9699
Lanes Store Postcard, ca. 1930
Contributed by: Leeds Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Location: Leeds Media: Postcard
Exhibit
Paper has shaped Maine's economy, molded individual and community identities, and impacted the environment throughout Maine. When Hugh Chisholm opened the Otis Falls Pulp Company in Jay in 1888, the mill was one of the most modern paper-making facilities in the country, and was connected to national and global markets. For the next century, Maine was an international leader in the manufacture of pulp and paper.
Exhibit
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.
Site Page
Rum, Riot, and Reform - Quenching the Thirst
"… Maine Historical Society, gift of Geraldine Tidd Scott Isaac Simpson made hundreds of photographs of logging crews and rural Mainers."
Story
Jim Paquette - preserving his Franco-American and musical roots
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
Lead singer of the iconic Black Hart Band shares insights of his life journey.
Story
Growing up DownEast
by Darrin MC Mclellan
Stories of growing up Downeast
