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Item 100361

Amanda Cordelia Kimball, Rumford Center, ca. 1861

Contributed by: David & Ann Kimball through Greater Rumford Area Historical Society Date: circa 1861 Location: Rumford Media: Photographic print

Item 100615

William King Kimball, Rumford Point, 1861

Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: 1861 Location: Rumford Media: Carte de visite

Item 112088

Pejepscot Company Records, Volume 5, 1673–1856

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1673–1856 Location: Brunswick; Topsham Media: Ink on paper

Online Exhibits

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Rumford's Notable Citizens in the Civil War

A number of Rumford area residents played important roles during the Civil War -- and in the community afterwards. Among these are William King Kimball, who commanded the 12th Maine for much of the war.

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South Portland's Wartime Shipbuilding

Two shipyards in South Portland, built quickly in 1941 to construct cargo ships for the British and Americans, produced nearly 270 ships in two and a half years. Many of those vessels bore the names of notable Mainers.

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This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War

For Mainers like many other people in both the North and the South, the Civil War, which lasted from 1861-1865, had a profound effect on their lives. Letters, artifacts, relics, and other items saved by participants at home and on the battlefield help illuminate the nature of the Civil War experience for Mainers.

Site Pages

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Bath's Historic Downtown - Intersection of Centre and Washington

"… Rogers, John Patten, Jeremiah Robinson, Otis Kimball, and Caleb S. Jenks formed a building committee of the Third Congregational Church and Parish…"

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Music in Maine - Drum, Portland, ca. 1854

"… is associated with music teacher Theodore Ingalls King (1854-1906) of Portland and Washington D.C. View additional information about this item on…"

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Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… Historical Society Elvis Presley, called the King of Rock and Roll, was one of the most popular entertainers in American history."