Maine Memory Network

Margaret McKinney (at left) and Mary E. Russell (at right) posed for a photograph representing the farthest east and farthest west B.P.W. delegations. McKinney was from Hoquiam, Washington, the farthest west – and rainiest – town in the continental U.S.; and Russell was from Orono, Maine.

Surprisingly few Maine delegates were photographed by the newspaper throughout the convention. Many Maine delegates, especially those from Portland (the host city) and Bangor (the Maine B.P.W. President’s city), were busy at work hosting the convention and may not have been available for photograph opportunities.