Maine Memory Network

Freedom & Captivity Portal

The Freedom & Captivity digital collection in the Maine Memory Network, and the complete digital archive housed at Colby Special Collections, is a repository of personal testimonies, ephemera, memorabilia, artifacts, and visual materials that capture multiple dimensions of the experiences of incarceration for individuals, families, and communities, as well as for survivors of harm.

Life on a Tidal River - The War Effort

"The War Effort Research and text contributed by Emily, Alex, Kayleigh, Jessica, and Nick Rationing was a fixed allowance for provisions or…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War

"Bangor and the Civil War Captain Isaac W. Case, from Kenduskeag was a member of the 22nd Maine Regiment. Photo courtesy of Isaac W."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Neal Dow

"… than are all other sources of evil combined. All crimes united from petty theiving to burglary, house burning, murder, piracy and rebellion inflict…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition

"… popular that it helped stimulate new heights of crime and evasion. Underground brewers, distillers, and merchants found new opportunities to…"

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and the Civil War Resources

"Bangor and the Civil War Resources “Anderson Prison.” Civil War Trust. Civilwar.org, n.d. Web. 5/23/2012."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 4 of 4

"… : a history of its part and place in the war for the union, with an outline of causes of war and its results to our country, with organization…"

Life on a Tidal River - Work on the Civil War Project

"Work on the Civil War Project X Work with Ms. Dana Lippett of the Bangor Museum and Center for History. X Students and Mr."

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 1 of 4

"Three Civil War Letters Civil War Envelope, 1861Bangor Historical Society By Dana Lippitt, Curator, Bangor Historical Society On April 15…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 3 of 4

"His name appears on the Civil War monument at Mount Hope Cemetery that honors the 236 soldiers from Bangor who died in the war (only fifty-five names…"

Life on a Tidal River - Three Civil War Letters - Page 2 of 4

"Three Civil War Letters The souvenirs of war collected by Frederick Rogers. The Fourth Regiment would not see any action for the next seven…"

Lincoln, Maine - Post Office

"The second reason is that if someone was to do a crime and not show up to court then they will get something in the mail telling them that they have…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrap & Sketch Book 2: 1864-1866

"… performance, loss of manners   Part 7, pages 114-134 Soldiers, Fort Point excursion, women's fashion, behavior; crime, dance X"

John Martin: Expert Observer - "Representing every particular:" John Martin's Reflections, Illustrations, and Commentary - Page 2 of 2

"But he also lamented the increased crime in the city that accompanied the war and its aftermath. His own store was robbed three times, adding to his…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 2, pages 27-37

"Other topics and people mentioned are: Excerpt from book about Virginia, South Carolina 1849 crime reports"

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

"… Historical Society New Leaders Between the Civil War and the end of World War I, the anti-liquor cause, now led by both reformers and Republican…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership

"… of Oxford County in the decades before the Civil War. Painted by one of the members of Rumford Corner's talented family of artists, it reflects an…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1620 to 1820: New England's Great Secret

"… population decreased in the face of disease and war, the bottle became a growing problem for many Native Americans."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Influential & Interesting Documents

"949, Ser. 1, vol. 29 During the War of 1812, the Privateer Schooner Dart was launched from the Cape Elizabeth shore of Portland harbor."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Politics and Enforcement

"… Society B St 96 A native of Ireland, Civil War veteran Murphy was pulled from jail by Capt. Studivant having told the latter, "I have been a…"

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

"… Billy Hans was a veteran of the Revolutionary War who had become an alcoholic and fallen on hard times."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Bootleggers vs. Police

"In Canada the War Measures Act (1916-1919) banned alcoholic beverages. After the war, Quebec became wet, with Ontario following in 1927."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery

"… survives as a virtual time capsule of pre-Civil War grandeur. Morse made his fortune operating luxury hotels in New Orleans during the 2nd half of…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Part 5, pages 77-96

"Martin is increasingly upset at crime in Bangor -- a boom town since the 1830 -- and in other changes in society."