Maine Memory Network

Kings Landing Historical Settlement

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

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

"The three women noted were Irene Kent representing Atlantic, Avis Norwood from Minturn, and Velma Holmes from Swan’s Island."

Early Maine Photography - Portland Photographers

"Five Portland photographers of this period are represented in the Maine Historical Society Collection: Marcus Ormsbee, George M."

Early Maine Photography - Art

"The desire to reproduce a family portrait is represented in a circa 1865 tintype copy of an oil painting of a man in the dress of the 1830s or 40s."

Beyond Borders - Mapping Maine and the Northeast Boundary - Beyond Borders: A Wabanaki Perspective - Page 1 of 4

"… collections, specifically the Proprietors records represent the baseline of documents that define what becomes Maine starting in 1625, nearly two…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Original Mount Desert Island Pilot Project (2006)

"… develop a community history committee made up of representatives from local schools, historical societies, libraries, and/or other community groups…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - People Who Called Scarborough Home - Page 2 of 4

"In 1784 Rufus was elected to represent Massachusetts at the Continental Congress. As a delegate to the Federal constitutional convention in…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Scarborough Marsh: "Land of Much Grass" - Page 3 of 4

"X In 2000, a group of volunteers and representatives from town, state and federal commissions and agencies organized as the Friends of Scarborough…"

Boothbay Region Historical Society

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.

John Martin: Expert Observer - Barnyard gate design, Bangor, 1867

"His description noted, "I have represented a 5 foot tight bound fence for a yard this is convenient for fowles but is unhealthy for cattle and more…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Rustic furniture, Bangor, 1865

"… and furthermore black ink or water paint does not represent their natural color." He wrote that it took him 6 days to create the arm chair, 5 days…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Wood pile, 130 Center St., Bangor, ca. 1864

"… artist enough to show a Jog I might & wished to represent this wood pile but in giving the L on a line with the front of the house it diminished…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - John Martin apple tree, Bangor, ca. 1862

"… supposed it to be a Hubbard none such which is represented in the agricultural books as being the king apple as to quality, size, durability, and…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Hannibal Hamlin, Bangor, 1866

"He had served in the Maine House of Representatives and the U.S. House and Senate. Martin wrote under the illustration, "Hannibal Hamlin in…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Dr. George W. Ladd, Bangor, ca. 1866

"… Ladd said, "if the radicals refuse to admit our representatives to Congress" Johnson would "place them there by arms." View additional…"

Early Maine Photography - War

"Their numbers are represented by three earnest young faces. At the age of eighteen, James Davis left his family farm in Plymouth to join Company I of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1900-1910 - Page 1 of 3

"… pin tucking, and lace insert detailing well represented. Perhaps the "Gibson Girl" look influenced Ella May (Morrill) Clark’s 1901 choice of…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Themed Image Galleries

"… categories of apparel, of which some are well represented, others less so. This assortment adds depth, enriches the holdings, thematically, from…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"Among other representative examples there is a slim fully lined, black and multi-colored floral print chiffon with a shoulder cape; a tubular black…"

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

"… and II each feature a signature garment, meant to represent an iconic fashion trend from their respective one hundred years. Hannah P."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 3 of 3

"… matronly dress and coat outfits of the time are represented by a formal special occasion long-sleeved four button coat and round neck dress of a…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"The balloons represented the number of years since the Strong Elementary School was built. A ceremonial ground-breaking was being conducted, kicking…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 2 of 3

"… area and served the community in the House of Representatives, State Senate and on the Governor’s Council."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Site Navigation Tips

"Site Navigation Tips "Representing every particular" is an introduction to John Martin and the five volumes of his writings and illustrations…"