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Harrison, Maine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0864-sc

Scope and Content Note

Collection of legal documents from the town of Harrison, Maine. Included are lists of personal belongings and agreements between town officials and townspeople for the care of the poor (1843-1851). Also included are 73 cancelled checks written by selectmen for services to the town of Harrison (1861-1862)

Dates

  • Creation: 1843-1862

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Historical Note

Harrison, Maine is located forty miles northwest of Portland and was formed from parts of Otisfield and Bridgton. It was incorporated on March 8, 1805 and was named in honor of Harrison Gray Otis, Esq., of Boston.

Extent

1 folder (99 Items)

Abstract

Collection of legal documents from the town of Harrison, Maine. Included are lists of personal belongings and agreements between town officials and townspeople for the care of the poor (1843-1851). Also included are 73 cancelled checks written by selectmen for services to the town of Harrison (1861-1862)

Title
Guide to the Harrison, Maine Collection
Status
No Additional Box Or Folder List For This Small Collection
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English.

Repository Details

Part of the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
5729 Raymond H. Fogler Library
University of Maine
Orono ME 04469-5729 United States
207-581-1686