Maine Memory Network

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

"Poppy print maxi skirt, ca. 1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on the…"

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

"Double breasted vinyl pea coat, ca. 1975 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item…"

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

"Minimalist wool skirt suit, ca. 1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on…"

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

"Plum skirt suit with cape, ca. 1945 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description View additional information about this item on…"

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

"Square shouldered cape and suit ensemble, ca. 1943 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This stylish suit and matching cape…"

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

"Gauze evening dress with silk sash, ca. 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description An 1867 issue of Peterson's Magazine…"

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

"Lace and fringe trimmed walking dress, ca. 1865 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description After the Civil War…"

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

"Organdy summer dress, ca. 1863 Contributed by Maine Historical Society Description This simple, plain white, unadorned organdy summer…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Cutler Memorial Library dedication, Farmington, 1903

"… Library Description The dedication ceremony of the Cutler Memorial Library Building and presentation to the Farmington Public Library…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Invitation, Farmington, 1903

"… Description Printed and mailed invitation to the ceremonies dedicating the Cutler Memorial Library Building and its presentation to the Farmington…"

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Holiday Events

"After a brief ceremony at the town memorial park, people walk down to the fisherman’s co-op wharf and watch a wreath being thrown into the harbor…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Co. B, Maine State Guard member, Bangor, 1864

"John Martin (1823-1904) attended the ceremonies and drew this illustration of a guard uniform, which is on page 12 of his 1864 Scrap and Sketch Book."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Bangor Cornet Band member, 1864

"… into the cemetery and performed during the ceremonies. Martin wrote that the band uniforms were "blue broadcloth long frock coat & pants cap about…"

Portland Press Herald Glass Negative Collection - Wiscasset's Arctic Connection

"People streamed into the little community for the ceremonies and the excitement of watching MacMillan and his crew prepare to depart for their…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Carolyn Stone

"… Miss Stone as the honoured guest for the naming ceremony of their newest residence hall, to be specifically tailored as a women’s community with an…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - National Blue Ribbon School

"1996 Conducting the ceremonial ground breaking at the Strong Elementary School were, L to R, Principal Felecia Corson, building committee co-chair…"

Mount Desert Island: Shaped by Nature - Early Performance

"… highly romanticized versions of "Indian ceremonies and traditional dance" and he created traveling museum displays of tribal customs, dress, and…"

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

"… took possession of the tract June 5, 1630 in a ceremony witnessed by six fellow travelers and explorers."

Norway Memorial Library

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Maine Irish Heritage Center

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Lubec, Maine - Building the Roosevelt Bridge to Campobello - Page 1 of 3

"Pike as Master of Ceremonies. Eleanor Roosevelt attended the dedication, two days after her 78th birthday, but weak from recent hospitalization."

Southwest Harbor Public Library

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Mercy Hospital - School of Nursing - Page 1 of 3

"… and the school held its first public graduation ceremony in 1930 at Portland’s Cathedral Guild Hall, where eight graduates received diplomas."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership

"… Men and women in Temperance societies wore ceremonial regalia at their meetings to help signify their allegiance to the cause."