Maine Memory Network

Maine Female Seminary, Gorham, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Gorham Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Gorham Media: Photographic print

Maine Female Seminary, Gorham, ca. 1880

Contributed by: Gorham Historical Society Date: circa 1880 Location: Gorham Media: Print

14 Mechanic Street, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Portland Female Prov. Association Use: Dwelling - Single family

139-151 Pleasant Avenue, Portland, 1924

Owner in 1924: Female Orphan Asylum Use: Orphan Asylum

Alterations of Female Ward, Augusta, 1898-1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1898–1920 Location: Augusta Client: State of Maine Architect: Harry S. Coombs; Coombs and Gibbs Architects

Francis Fassett drawings possibly of Female Pavilion, Augusta, 1879

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1879 Location: Augusta Client: State of Maine Architect: Francis H. Fassett

Rebecca Usher: 'To Succor the Suffering Soldiers'

Rebecca Usher of Hollis was 41 and single when she joined the Union nursing service at the U.S. General Hospital at Chester, Pennsylvania. Her time there and later at City Point, Virginia, were defining experiences of her life.

World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Norridgewock Historical Society

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Running the Town

"Roberta was also elected the first female selectman for the town of Swan’s Island in 1964. She served in this position until 1969."

Sarah Jane Poli: Biddeford’s first female school superintendent
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

An Italian immigrant's daughter is key to a family grocery store and a leader in the school system

Betty Cody, country music legend
by Maine Historical Society

Betty Cody is noted as Maine's most recognized female singer