Maine Memory Network

Maine and the Civil War - Poster seeking cavalry horses, Aroostook County, 1861

"… and Art Museum Description A Civil War poster announcing the desire of the army to purchase of horses for the Union cavalry in various…"

Maine and the Civil War - Offer for war battle images, Houlton, ca. 1862

"The poster states that it includes scenes from the most recent battle, which is Pittsburg Landing (Shilo) in 1862."

Music in Maine - Community Music

"… and broom dancing. While the language of this poster is concerning to 21st century audiences, in contrast to—and perhaps competing with blackface…"

Lincoln, Maine - The Stanislaus Family

"Sylvia Stanislaus poster by James Rider X After they were married in Bangor in September 1859, the couple traveled by canoe to Lincoln."

Lincoln, Maine - Workman's Hospital

"Workman's Hospital poster by Christina Drake X How did it impact your future? The way Workman’s Hospital has impacted my future, is by giving me…"

Lincoln, Maine - Solomon's Store

"Solomon's Store Poster by Tanner McCarthy X Solomon’s Store is famous for their “knickers,” but I don’t need any of those."

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… Cumberland County Civic Center souvenir poster, ca. 1978Maine Historical Society Civic Center model, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"Revered items tucked away for posterity or uniforms with an emotional connection are more likely to survive, while clothing from diverse communities…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 1 of 3

"… such items were used, rather than saved for posterity. Work to expand representation is an ongoing collecting focus at MHS."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - V. A Cascade of Booms & Busts (1790-1865) - Page 2 of 3

"Odd Fellows Poster/Broadside, Biddeford, ca. 1855McArthur Public Library The Perkins shipyard opened in the 1820s, and by the 1840's it would be one…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Meeting House Park

"… defense of the union that they might transmit to posterity the priceless inheritance received from their fathers."

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"Boston and Maine Railroad Poster, ca. 1890Scarborough Historical Society & Museum Railroads: Scarborough’s World Expands Portland, Saco &…"