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Item 53147

Good Will Band, Fairfield, ca. 1920

Contributed by: L.C. Bates Museum / Good Will-Hinckley Homes Date: circa 1920 Location: Fairfield Media: Photographic print

Item 148512

Drum, Stockton Springs, ca. 1840

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1840 Location: Stockton Springs Media: Wood, hide, rope, leather

Item 17739

Libby's Orchestra, Kennebunk, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1910 Location: Kennebunk Media: Photographic print

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

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Washington County Through Eastern's Eye

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Music in Maine - Drum, Stockton Springs, ca. 1840

"… in Boston from 1820 to 1844, specializing in bass drums for militia units. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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Music in Maine - Bluegrass Music

"… played on banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and bass—originated in southern Appalachia during the 1930s and 1940s."

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Music in Maine - Community and School Marching Bands

"John Susep played the bass horn in the Penobscot Band and the Indian Island Orchestra, gaining the nickname Johnny Basshorn."