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Bangor, Maine Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0033

Scope and Contents

Descriptive and historical materials about Bangor, Maine. Included are a copy of the 1931 city charter, information about revitalization and historic preservation of the downtown area, a pamphlet about Eleanor Roosevelt's visit in 1941, yearbooks of the Norumbega Club from 1900 to 1971 (1944-1945, 1951-1960 lacking), historical material about St. John's Catholic Church in Bangor, pamphlets describing walking tours, postcards, and photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1900-1997

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Kept at Fogler Library's offsite storage facility. One week's notice required for retrieval.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Information on literary rights available in the repository.

Historical Note

Bangor, Maine is the seat of Penobscot County and the urban hub of the northern three-quarters of the state of Maine. Located on the Penobscot River it was the Lumber Capital of the world in the 1800s.

Extent

1 linear foot (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Guide to the Bangor, Maine Collection
Status
Box And Folder List Available
Author
Bri Ballard
Date
November 2018
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