Maine Memory Network

Maine and the Civil War - Communities and the War

"… historical collections relating to the Civil War era and residents of their area who participated in the war; held "One Book, One Community"…"

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"… Maine affect World War I and how did World War I affect Lincoln, Maine? Lincoln affected the war because we sent out 168 troops to fight in the…"

Maine and the Civil War - Legendary Participation

"If your organization has Civil War related materials you wish to contribute to Maine Memory Network, go to our Share Your Local History section or…"

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

"… A poster advertises the Pierce Brothers' Civil War stereoscopticon images depicting scenes from the war."

Maine and the Civil War - Bluehill Academy Journal, 1863

"… Description Written during the Civil War by students at Bluehill Academy in Blue Hill, this student journal has a hand-drawn picture of a…"

Maine and the Civil War - Togus Veterans' Hospital view, 1885

"… to serve disabled veterans after the Civil War. Today, one of the buildings is on the National Historic Register."

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…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Brothers of the Civil War

"… of the three brothers, Charles entered the war late and did not see battle action, although he served in South after the war had ended."

Maine and the Civil War - Headstone, unknown Confederate soldier, Gray, 1979

"Rights and reproductions for all UPI (United Press International) images are currently managed by Getty Images. The Maine Memory Network includes…"

Music in Maine - Civil War drum, ca. 1861

"Civil War drum, ca. 1861 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description Henry Green (1832-1901) of Portland carried this military…"

Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution

"Prince Memorial Library, Cumberland, ca. 1923Prince Memorial Library January 7, 1923 Opening Architect George Chase Emery of Waltham, MA, was chosen…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Soldiers Of The Civil War

"Orren Brackley was born on December 2, 1846, in Avon, the son of John Brackley, Jr.. He went to war when he was just 16 years old."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866

"Civil War era soldier's garb, ca. 1866 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description In a "Scrap & Sketch…"

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."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865

"Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description John Martin…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library

"Lincoln Memorial Library Responses from four students in Mrs. Harris’ Social Studies class can be viewed below: Addition to Lincoln Memorial…"

Bath's Historic Downtown - Davenport Memorial and City Hall

"… columns is an inscription that states, “Davenport Memorial In Memory of Charles Davenport.” This particular building designed by Charles Loring, is…"

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, 1924

"Lincoln Memorial Library, 1924 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description The Lincoln Memorial Library was built in 1924, at…"

Walker Memorial Library

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Porter Memorial Library

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Lincoln, Maine - Evelyn Jenkins, Lincoln Memorial Library, ca. 1954

"Evelyn Jenkins, Lincoln Memorial Library, ca. 1954 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description Mrs."

Lincoln, Maine - Lincoln Memorial Library, tables & fireplace, 1924

"Lincoln Memorial Library, tables & fireplace, 1924 Contributed by Lincoln Historical Society Description The Lincoln Memorial Library…"

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

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Cumberland & North Yarmouth - Exhibits

"… Yarmouth and Cumberland Brothers of the Civil War Cumberland's Prince Memorial Library : Evolution of a Community Institution The…"