Search Results

Keywords: social protest

Site Pages

These sites were created for each contributing partner or as part of collaborative community projects through Maine Memory. Learn about collaborative projects on MMN.


Site Page

Mercy Hospital - Sisters of Mercy

"(In British-ruled Ireland at the time, Protestants dominated the upper classes and monopolized virtually all of the land.) Mary Catherine McAuley…"

Site Page

Historic Hallowell - History Celebrated, Threatened and Preserved

"Citizens marched in protest from Hallowell to the state Capital and called for the creation of a National Historic District to preserve the downtown…"

Site Page

Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1820 to 1865: Temperance and the Maine Law

"As the harsh views of the Puritans gave way, Protestants came to believe that it was possible for anyone to achieve perfection in their lives and…"

Site Page

Music in Maine - Community Music

"… repetitive movements, learn about job safety, and protest working conditions. Work songs feature “call and response” formats based on African songs…"

Site Page

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"Swan sought out laborers (preferably Protestant families) to cultivate the land and work his mills. Coasting vessels transported the island’s lumber…"

Site Page

Music in Maine - Rock and Roll, Punk, and Elvis

"… (Mad as Hell, End of the World), Mideast war protests (The Desert is a Bitch), and science fiction fantasy (Seaquimp, Okto)."

Site Page

Colby College Special Collections

View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.