Maine Memory Network

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Welcome

"Welcome X Welcome to Cumberland and North Yarmouth’s website – we’re glad you found us! Ancient North Yarmouth, the original 1680 plantation in…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History

"Skyline Farm - Making and Preserving History Down The Lane to Skyline Farm Photo by Diana Logan X Skyline Farm is a community-based non-profit…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Population Decline in Maine's Coastal Counties

"Population Decline in Maine's Coastal Counties Maine in 1860 X Population swings Between 1790 and 1860, the population of Maine increased from…"

Lincoln, Maine - Gary Gordon

"His family never saw him in any of his military uniforms, even on his wedding day, because he wanted to keep his military career separate from his…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Cotton twill bell bottom pants, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Double breasted vinyl pea coat, ca. 1975 - Page 1 of 3

"1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 - Page 1 of 3

"1945 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Skowhegan Community History - About the Project

"Another found the military kit, family records, and correspondence of Alexander Crawford, a farmer from Skowhegan who had fought in the Civil War."

Historic Clothing Collection - Sally Holmes's evening gown, ca. 1824 - Page 1 of 2

"… elaborate chenille and metallic silver corsage embellishes the bodice. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 - Page 1 of 4

"… dates between 1860 and 1865, a representation of Civil War-era style. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Arcy Cary Bradford's gigot sleeve wedding dress, ca. 1829 - Page 1 of 2

"… and their family lived in Turner, and eventually moved to Auburn. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828 - Page 1 of 2

"The dress is associated with the Longfellow family of Portland. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"… joined together to create a wider sash, and features fringed ends. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 1 of 4

"1874Walker Memorial Library After the Civil War, sewing machines reached the professional dressmaking and home sewing market. They were expensive."

Historic Clothing Collection - Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 - Page 1 of 3

"… with other pieces from Lucile and her husband Ivan Baker's wardrobe. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Historic Clothing Collection - Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 - Page 1 of 4

"The inside of the bodice sleeves are also lined in horsehair. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Lincoln, Maine - Jeremy Nelson

"He bought two lots on the present-day Military Road. In the winters of 1824-1826, Jeremy taught the first school in the area."

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 1 of 4

"Captain William Hitchcock commanded the first military company in the area. Starting in 1822, horseback riders delivered mail to Farmington, Strong…"

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

"… the most recent battle, which is Pittsburg Landing (Shilo) in 1862. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

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

"… for the Union cavalry in various communities in Aroostook County. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Maine and the Civil War - Letter from Daniel Lord to his wife, July 21, 1861

"He sends greetings to his children, also. View additional information about this item on the Maine Memory Network."

Maine and the Civil War - Legendary Participation

"These pages pull together resources from Maine Memory Network and Maine History Online that explore and illuminate aspects of Maine and the Civil War."