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Historical Items

These results include photographs, documents, letters, paintings, artifacts, and many other kinds of Maine related items from collections around the state and elsewhere.


Item 62161

Campobello Roosevelt Bridge construction, Lubec, 1961

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1961-09-13 Location: Lubec Media: Photographic print

Item 76131

Introduction of A.P. Dillingham to Gen. Shepley, Augusta, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Location: Augusta; Waterville; New Orleans Media: Ink on paper

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Item 1229

Whitney photo album, ca. 1930

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1930 Media: Photographic print

Item 11471

Letter to Samuel Cook about an upcoming election, Aug. 30, 1828

Contributed by: Cary Library Date: 1828-08-30 Location: Calais; Houlton Media: Ink on paper

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Item 16480

Pierced Tin Candle Lantern, Houlton, ca. 1820

Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: circa 1820 Location: Houlton Media: Tin

Item 17876

Fishing in the Old Days, Swan's Island Harbor, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Swan's Island Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Swan's Island Media: Photographic print

Item 28869

Monument Square, Portland, 1924

Contributed by: Seashore Trolley Museum Date: circa 1924 Location: Portland Media: Postcard

Item 101159

Sporting camp at Nahmakanta Lake, ca. 1915

Contributed by: Norcross Heritage Trust Date: circa 1915 Location: Rainbow Township Media: Photographic print

Item 18918

Theodore Barrell letter on shipping interests, 1783

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1783 Location: Boston; York Media: Ink on paper

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Item 1275

Bogdonove and Warren Lumbard, Monhegan, 1935

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1935-07-21 Location: Monhegan Media: Photographic print

Item 21728

Lithograph of Green Mountain Rail Road Car and Train, ca. 1885

Contributed by: Great Harbor Maritime Museum Date: circa 1885 Location: Bar Harbor Media: Lithograph

Item 28286

Survey Chart, Islesboro, 1884

Contributed by: Lang Smith through Islesboro Historical Society Date: 1884 Location: Islesboro Media: Ink on paper

Item 31081

Copy of Major Phillips sale of lands to Richard Russell, Biddeford, 1673

Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: 1673-08-13 Location: Biddeford; Saco Media: Ink on paper

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Item 54446

W.B. Adams on army encampment, Virginia, 1863

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1863 Media: Ink on paper

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Item 57201

Eben H. Bennet to grandson letter, Lubec, 1931, 1931

Contributed by: Lubec Historical Society Date: 1931 Location: Lubec Media: Ink on paper

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Item 66998

Gilman Place Open House apartment viewing, Waterville, 2011

Contributed by: Kennebec Valley Community College Archive Date: 2011-05-11 Location: Waterville Media: Digital photograph

Item 79440

Birthplace of Longfellow, Portland, ca. 1909

Contributed by: Greater Portland Landmarks Date: circa 1909 Location: Portland Media: Postcard

Item 110536

Fashion doll, ca. 1820

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1820 Media: wood, silk

Item 34461

Corro House, Lincoln, ca. 1900

Contributed by: Lincoln Historical Society Date: circa 1900 Location: Lincoln Media: Photographic print

Item 27695

Picnic at the Pines, Saco, 1888

Contributed by: Dyer Library/Saco Museum Date: 1888-08-22 Location: Saco Media: Photographic print

Item 34303

Primary school on School Street, Lincoln, ca. 1905

Contributed by: Alan & Gloria Edwards through Lincoln Historical Society Date: circa 1905 Location: Lincoln Media: Postcard

Item 76623

Letter congratulating Gen. Shepley on appointment, Philadelphia, 1865

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1865 Location: Philadelphia; Richmond Media: Ink on paper

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Item 79559

Russell House and cottages, Christmas Cove, ca. 1936

Contributed by: South Bristol Historical Society Date: circa 1936 Location: South Bristol Media: Photographic print

Item 80750

Miniature camp scene, Wabanaki, ca. 1910

Contributed by: Abbe Museum Date: circa 1910 Media: Ash splints, sweetgrass, dye