Keywords: Young Ladies R. F. Society
Item 79494
U.S. Gen. Hospital, Annapolis, to R.F. Society, Portland, 1863
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1862 Location: Annapolis; Portland Media: Ink on paper
Item 79496
Account of items sent to soldiers, Portland, 1865
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1865 Location: Portland; Washington; Boston Media: Ink on paper
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Washington County Through Eastern's Eye
Images taken by itinerant photographers for Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Company, a real photo postcard company, provide a unique look at industry, commerce, recreation, tourism, and the communities of Washington County in the early decades of the twentieth century.
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The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families
The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.
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Life on a Tidal River - Four Important Women of Bangor
"Shaw, Richard R., and Brian F. Swartz. Legendary Locals of Bangor. Arcadia Publishing, 2015. “Snow, Mary.” Mount Hope Cemetery Corp & Crematory…"
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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Education
"… and math were included for the well-rounded young ladies. Lucy’s interest in the school waned after two years and the school closed."
