Keywords: practices
Item 100645
Desert of Maine, Freeport, ca. 1936
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1936 Location: Freeport Media: Photographic print
Item 35232
Maine School of Practical Nursing graduating class, Waterville, 1961
Contributed by: Kennebec Valley Community College Archive Date: 1961 Location: Waterville Media: Photographic print
Item 116345
Stevens architectural office, Portland, 1912-1978
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1912–1978 Location: Portland Client: Stevens Architects Architect: John Calvin Stevens
Item 116374
Payson house on Bowdoin Street, Portland, 1901
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1901 Location: Portland Client: Franklin C. Payson Architect: John Calvin Stevens
Exhibit
Practical Nursing in Waterville
The Maine School of Practical Nursing opened a facility in Waterville in 1957 and continued teaching practical nursing there until about 1980 when changes in the profession and in the state's educational structure led to its demise.
Exhibit
Settlers' clothing had to be durable and practical to hold up against hard work and winters. From the 1700s to the mid 1800s, the women of Maine learned to sew by making samplers.
Site Page
Historic Hallowell - Dr. Benjamin Page
"Benjamin Page Dr. Benjamin Page (1770 - 1844) practiced medicine, performed minor surgery and sold patent medicine."
Site Page
Maine Granite Industry Historical Society
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
Story
Redlining and the Jewish Communities in Maine
by David Freidenreich
Federal and state policies created unfair housing practices against immigrants, like redlining.
Story
Cantor Beth & Dr David Strassler: personal insights on life
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
The journey of a couple devoted to each other, their family, their community and their religion
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary
Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson presents an overview of the history of Jews in Maine and the U.S., including some of the factors that led to Jewish immigration to the U.S., examination of the prejudice, discrimination and anti-Semitism many Jews have experienced, and the contributions of Jews to community life and culture in Maine.
Lesson Plan
Primary Sources: Museum Practices for Students
Grade Level: K-2, 3-5
Content Area: Social Studies
Included here are some basics about general museum etiquette and ways to enable your students a greater understanding of museums, artifacts and their significance in illustrating history.