Maine Memory Network

Yong Men Republican Club, Biddeford, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Republican Club through Biddeford Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print

Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Date: 1872 Location: Bangor Media: Ink and watercolor on paper

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.

Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Republican Wigwam, Bangor, 1872

"… the headquarters of the Young Mens Grant & Wilson Club and four men marching and singing, is on page 115 of Martin's "Scrap Book no 3," one of five…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - 94 Front Street

"He was a popular Republican in Bath, serving three terms on Bath’s City Council, in 1887, ’88, and ’89."