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Historical Items

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Item 34037

Newman Barter, North Yarmouth, ca. 1942

Contributed by: North Yarmouth Historical Society Date: circa 1942 Location: North Yarmouth Media: Photographic print

Item 14142

Citizenship Certificate for Amos F. Barter, 1918

Contributed by: National Archives at Boston Date: 1918-05-02 Location: Bath Media: Paper

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Item 22989

Tennessee Valley Associates butter churn, Mapleton, ca. 1935

Contributed by: Haystack Historical Society Date: circa 1935 Location: Mapleton Media: Glass, metal

Architecture & Landscape

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Item 110093

Alterations for Mr. A.F. Porter, Boothbay, 1922

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1922 Location: Boothbay Client: Arthur Felix Porter Architect: John P. Thomas

Online Exhibits

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Exhibit

The Life and Legacy of the George Tate Family

Captain George Tate, mast agent for the King of England from 1751 to the Revolutionary War, and his descendants helped shape the development of Portland (first known as Falmouth) through activities such as commerce, shipping, and real estate.

Site Pages

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Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Farmington's Agricultural Pursuits

"… in the types of crops being sold and that the barter system was still very much alive. Many backyards, such as that of Dr."

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Historic Hallowell - Wood Ashes or Gold Dust?

"… of early non-native settlers was built on the barter system. Hard currency was scarce. There was, however, one commodity available to the settlers…"

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Highlighting Historical Hampden - John Crosby

"Crosby often bartered with Curtis for work done for him with goods from his store or trade. In the list below, “Dr.” means debtor--the work Curtis…"