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Historical Items

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Item 5988

Seaside Park, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1890 Location: Old Orchard Beach Media: Photographic print

Item 7410

Dining hall at Camp Winnebago, 1957

Contributed by: Camp Winnebago Date: 1957 Location: Fayette Media: Photographic print

Item 13247

Camp Wavus Girls Hiking, ca. 1940

Contributed by: Maine State Archives Date: circa 1940 Location: Jefferson Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Cosmopolitan stylings of Mildred and Madeleine Burrage

Born in Portland, sisters Mildred Giddings Burrage (1890-1983) and Madeleine Burrage (1891-1976) were renowned artists and world travelers. Mildred's experiences studying painting in Paris and Italy, and the sisters' trips to Mexico and Guatemala inspired their artwork and shared passions for cosmopolitan and stylish attire. Housed at Maine Historical Society, The Burrage Papers include selections of original advertising drawings called "line sheets" from Parisian fashion houses dating from 1928 to 1936. Images of Madeleine's gemstone jewelry and Mildred's artwork accompany intimate family photographs of the sisters.

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MY ISLAND HOME: Verlie Colby Greenleaf of Westport Island

Verlie Greenleaf (1891-1992) bore witness to over a century of Westport Island's history. Many changes occurred during Verlie's 100-year life. Verlie Greenleaf donated photographs, personal notes, and sat for an interview in 1987, all part of the Westport Island History Committee's collection. Her words frame this exhibition, providing a first-person account of her life.

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John P. Sheahan, 1st Maine Cavalry, 31st Maine Infantry

John P. Sheahan of Dennysville served in the 1st Maine Cavalry from August 1862 until March 1864 when he was commissioned as a lieutenant in Co. E of the 31st Maine Infantry. His letters reveal much about the life of a soldier, including political views and thoughts about the war.

Site Pages

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Summer Pleasures

"… all ages, the summer free time was just so much fun. Trip to Stonington from Swan's Island, ca."

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Sports

"Donkey Softball - a fun fundraiser David Carlson getting ready for donkey softball, Swan's Island, 1978Swan's Island Historical Society One…"

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Twentieth-Century Community Life

"To add to the fun, Seal Harbor held an annual Old-Timers basketball game, pitting the village team against the "old-timers" outfitted in long-johns…"

My Maine Stories

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"Mama sings 'get your hands up'": Maria's Diary June 2020
by Maria

Maria, 7 years old, records impressions of staying with her grandparents in Somesville in June 2020.

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Saturday Evening Dances at the Westport Town Hall
by Deborah G. Greenleaf

Fond Memories of Westport Island

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A Smart Horse
by Lynn Peasley Sanborn

The horse brings the hay home while the boys are swimming.