Maine Memory Network

Maine Conservation Corps

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Mercy Hospital - Founding of Mercy

"The Auxiliary engaged in fundraising and, in its early days, did all the “necessary sewing and mending for the hospital.” An Annual Donation Week…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - "Fly Rod" Crosby - Page 1 of 3

"She was engaged by the Maine Central Railroad to help market the Rangeley Lakes as a popular destination for tourism."

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Icons & Influencers

"… politicians, and athletes, as a way to engage new audiences and increase sales. The Portland Evening Express was a Maine pioneer in this new…"

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

"Crosby was a woman engaged in the outdoor and tourism industries at a time when it was overwhelmingly dominated by men."

Biddeford History & Heritage Project - II. Ripples of change: European exploration & settlement at Winter Harbor - Page 1 of 2

"… Saco River, 1605McArthur Public Library Gorges engaged his friend Richard Vines to lead a settlement over the winter of 1616-1617, specifically to…"

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 2 of 2

"Hopefully their engagement was such that they will become lovers of history and replace some of us geezers at Guilford Historical Society in days…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Overview & Introduction

"… slavery and the struggle for women's suffrage, engaged the nation's full attention. Passions ran high and the political conflicts--exacerbated by…"

Lubec, Maine - A Signature Quilt

"… women of the 19th Century together socially while engaging in work essential to their families’ well-being, even survival."

Skowhegan Free Public Library

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Fryeburg Historical Society

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

"… Maine residents – urban and rural – were fully engaged in the choices of the style, pattern, fabric, and construction of their dress no matter when…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders

"These tough-minded women engaged in other social causes including suffrage and aid to Armenian refugees and were part of an emerging generation of…"

Historic Hallowell - Values and Charity

"Jacob Abbott came to Hallowell in 1800 and was engaged in trade on Water Street. He had five sons. All five went to Hallowell Academy, all graduated…"

Guilford, Maine - PROJECT OVERVIEW - Page 1 of 2

"… Team met weekly for “Monday Night Workshops” to engage partners and outline our site; scanning and uploading original photos, photographing…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - About the Team

"… Students Photodocumenting Photo by Pam Ames X Engaging young people in this project history was an early project goal, so soon after our…"

Kennebunkport Historical Society

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Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - The Champlain Society - Page 2 of 2

"… nineteenth century, but the Champlain Society’s engagement with the island was different. Champlain Society Camp Pemetic, Mount Desert Island…"

Blue Hill, Maine - Meet Blue Hill's Project Team

"… Kindergarten through 8th grade an education that engages and nurtures the whole child. The School seeks to create a community of children, alumni…"

Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Rumford - Page 1 of 4

"During those years he engaged the most well-to-do farmer of the area, Waldo Pettengill of Rumford Center, as his business agent to procure the…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes

"Much of his time was spent engaged in the West Indies trade. His brother Joseph was part owner of a Portland distillery."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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Eastern Maine Medical Center

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