Abstract A collection of records concerning the Gardiner Lyceum in Gardiner, Maine. Included are correspondence sent to Ralph K. Jones, Librarian at the University of Maine, concerning his request for documents relating to the Gardiner Lyceum. Correstpondents include Samuel L. Boardman, George T. Little, Robert H. Gardiner, Moses Hale Douglass, and H.V. Partridge. Included also are notes on the Lyceum probably by Ralph K. Jones; a typescript of the Report of the Committee on Literary Institutions on...

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The Edith Gardner and Family Papers is a collection of diaries, correspondence, photographs, and financial records that follow the Gardner family of Dennsyville, Maine from 1852-1981. Within the collection are business records for the A.L.R. Gardner Co. and the sheet music from the Dennysville Brass Band.

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The papers contain a history of debating at the University of Maine from 1931-1979. Included are newspaper clippings, debate schedules, and correspondence.

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Three letters from James A. Garfield, Mentor, Ohio, to John P. Haire, Janesville, Wisconsin. The letters are dated May 14, 1877; June 22, 1880; and Nov. 6, 1880.

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The collection contains personal papers of Bill Geagan, an author, columnist, illustrator and naturalist from Bangor, Maine.

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The collection of an itinerant lecturer. Included are examples of calligraphy by Geo. Del Smith; an envelope in script addressed to Milford Baker in Bingham, Maine; a broadside advertising Smith's lectures and blackboard demonstrations on perspective vs. geometry; and three signed letters from Geo. Del Smith to Milford Baker, Bingham, Maine dated 1911 Jan. 20 and Feb. 1 and 1913 Feb. 16.

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Papers contain correspondence, columns, comic strips, manuscripts of his writings, radio scripts, recordings, newsclips, photographs, and Gibbons family memorabilia.

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This small collection contains both business and personal papers of Moses Giddings of Bangor, Maine.

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Papers relating to the logging industry in Maine and the Great Northern Paper Company.

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The papers include assessments and valuations for various towns, wildlands, rail roads, and industries from the 1870's to the 1890's. Included also are records of prison and jail inspections 1890 and 1896-1897 and letters from Gilman 1902-1903.

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An account book and loose letters and notes kept by a lawyer practicing in Brunswick, Maine in the late 19th century.

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Manuscripts, diaries, and notes of a prominent 19th century Maine historian. Especially strong in Maine and Bangor history.

Abstract The papers of an educator and historian. Included are preliminary drafts of his doctoral dissertation, manuscript material and note cards used in preparing his dissertation, a copy of his dissertation, a typescript of his seminar paper titled Some phasas of collegiate and university education in Maine, a photocopy of a list of talks given by Dr. Godfrey, a tintype of him in a decorative frame, a notebook, and correspondence regarding his application for copyright of his doctoral...

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Collection contains papers collected by Allen Goodwin including historical and genealogical information about his home town of Palermo, Maine, as well as surrounding towns such as Montville and Liberty.

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The papers of a banker in Portland, Maine. Included are 6 account books listing family expenses covering the period 1827 to 1892. Included also are a record of meetings of the committee to make arrangements for the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Mission and a few papers of Congregational Churches in Portland. Included also are family and business correspondence.

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Letters to a mother living in Readville, Massachusetts from her son at a military training camp in Portland, Maine during July 1927. The 10 letters describe daily life in the camp. Also included are 2 newspaper articles about the training camp.

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The collection reflects the business and civic activities of both Amos A. and Octavia Moulton Graffte. The collection is enriched by notes of explanation added to most items by the Grafftes' daughter, Marjorie Graffte Prout, the donor of the collection.

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This small collection contains copies of documents concerning the founding and operation of the Granby-Alaska Company. The documents appear to have been assembled for some purpose, perhaps to prepare for the numerous lawsuits against the company.

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A small collection of records concerning the Grand Lake Dam, in Township 6 Range 8 of Penobscot County, Maine.

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Personal correspondence among members of the Gray family of Old Town, Maine. Also included are agreements between Alexander Gray and James Cooper regarding operating sawmills in Orono, Maine.

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The Earl Green collection consists of papers of Dr. Earl Green and his wife and associate, Margaret C. Green. Included are personal papers from graduate school, teaching papers from Ohio State, research materials from Jackson Lab, and before, Jackson Lab business papers, and reprints of articles by Jackson Lab's staff and others on genetics.

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Letters, 1863, to Mary Greenleaf from a soldier in the 130th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment named George S. Erving or Ewing. Also a letter, July 2, 1864, from Augustus Vaughan written from a camp near Petersburg. Vaughan served in the 17th Maine Infantry and describes his service in a military hospital. Also contains a school register, 1863-1864, from Lexington, Maine, listing names of pupils, their ages, attendance, etc.

Scope and Contents Papers, 1773-1973, of the Greenwood family. Most of the family lived in Farmington, Maine or its environs and the majority of the papers originate from their businesses and interests in the area. The earliest papers are from Joseph Greenwood of Dublin, NH. Joespeh was a leading citizen of Dublin, serving as Selectman, Treasurer, Town Clerk, schoolmaster, Justice of the Peace, and Representative to the First Provincial Congress of...

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Correspondence and pamphlets relating to women's suffrage movement in Maine and the U.S. Also includes copies of the newspapers "Women's Journal" and "Woman Citizen."

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A collection of letters to Lenore Grunko of Bangor, Maine received while she was a girl and a teenager. The letters were written in the 1960's.

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The collection consists of a letter from Frank E. Guernsey to his brother Samuel J. Guernsey, dated October 4th, 1911, and relates to family history around the "Jackson Surplus Spoon." Accompanying the letter is a sheet containing genealogical information typed by Edward E. Guernsey in 1981.

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The papers of a justice of the peace and town clerk. Included are legal documents, receipts, and letters.

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A class book from Williams College. The book includes portraits of some of the students as well as autographs, where born, future profession, and notes. Garfield's page includes a couplet, two newspaper clippings about his assassination, and a copy of a memorial address on the death of Garfield by C.G. Williams at Janesville, Wisconsin, Sept. 26, 1881. The class book also has newspaper clippings, death memorials, and correspondence slipped in.

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This small collection contains papers gathered by Professor Hakola in his work in the History Department at the University of Maine. It also contains material reflecting his interest in the environment and natural resources of Maine.