Maine Memory Network

Halt the Hun, World War 1 poster, 1918

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1918 Media: Ink on paper, Lithograph, poster

Beat back the Hun with Liberty Bonds World War I poster, 1918

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Media: Lithograph

Institute for the Study of the Ancient World plans, New York, NY, 2005-2006

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 2005–2006 Location: New York; New York Client: Institute for the Study of the Ancient World Architect: Patrick Chasse

Rumford Armory, Rumford, 1940

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1940 Location: Rumford Client: State of Maine Military Defence Commission Architect: John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens Architects

Fallen Heroes: Those Who Gave Their Lives: World War II

At least twenty-three Jewish men from Maine died in the military during World War II. Photographs and other memorabilia are available for fewer than half of them. Read more about them.

Passing the Time: Artwork by World War II German POWs

In 1944, the US Government established Camp Houlton, a prisoner of war (POW) internment camp for captured German soldiers during World War II. Many of the prisoners worked on local farms planting and harvesting potatoes. Some created artwork and handicrafts they sold or gave to camp guards. Camp Houlton processed and held about 3500 prisoners and operated until May 1946.

Lincoln, Maine - World War I

"Lewiston: Dingley, Inc. 1822-1928. Print. "World War I." World War I. Web. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I>."

Historic Hallowell - The "World of Mirth" Carnival in Hallowell

"The "World of Mirth" Carnival in Hallowell One of the carnivals in Hallowell was “The World of Mirth” carnival, owned by Max Linderman."

Nemo's Nightmare of World War I
by Mike and Bryan Luciano

Franklyn J. "Nemo" Burbank of Livermore Falls was our ancestor who fought in World War I.

The only letter to survive World War II
by Cyrene Slegona

Only one of many letters my father sent to his wife remained after he came home from World War II.

Maine in the News: World War I Newspaper Project

Grade Level: 9-12 Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson plan is designed to introduce students to the important role that Maine played in World War I. Students will act as investigators in order to learn about the time period as well as the active role that Maine took on.

World War I and the U.S. Home Front

Grade Level: 9-12 Content Area: Social Studies
Learn about World War I using primary sources from Maine Memory Network and the Library of Congress.