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Taverns and Inns of Maine

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0912-sc

Scope and Contents Note

The collection includes the history of the taverns and inns in Maine and two photocopies. Includes a map of the taverns and inns in Biddeford. Includes a list of chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution which contributed to the histories. Includes an index of taverns and inns by town and a general index which were added in 1974. Also includes the text of a radio broadcast given Feb. 12, 1932, Station WCSh Portland by Miss Lelia Hill Hunnewell, founder of Col. Asa Whitcomb Chapter, D.A.R. The paper was compiled by Mrs. Cora P. Watson, State Chairman of National Old Trails, and Miss Hunnewell from material received by Mrs. Watson from various D.A.R. chapters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932-1974

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

Use Restrictions

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Historical Note

The histories of taverns and inns in Maine were prepared by the chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution for radio broadcasts in 1932 and 1933. The index was prepared by Grace Coffin for the Special Collections Department of the Fogler Library at the University of Maine, Orono.

Extent

3 Folders (3 items ; 29 cm)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection includes the history of the taverns and inns in Maine and two photocopies. Includes a map of the taverns and inns in Biddeford. Includes a list of chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution which contributed to the histories. Includes an index of taverns and inns by town and a general index which were added in 1974. Also includes the text of a radio broadcast given Feb. 12, 1932, Station WCSh Portland by Miss Lelia Hill Hunnewell, founder of Col. Asa Whitcomb Chapter, D.A.R. The paper was compiled by Mrs. Cora P. Watson, State Chairman of National Old Trails, and Miss Hunnewell from material received by Mrs. Watson from various D.A.R. chapters.

General

No finding aid - see Special Collections librarian for assistance.

Title
Guide to the Taverns and Inns of Maine
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