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Handwritten journal by a member of the Peary Relief Expedition to Northwestern Greenland on ship Diana, summer of 1899. The first entry is dated Sunday, July 23, 1899. Included also is a small carved animal.

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The collection contains both academic and family papers of Lucius H. Merrill and of his son, Edward O. Merrill, and Alan Merrill. These include lecture notes, research notes, letters, correspondence, diaries, and journals.

Abstract Diaries kept by Joshua Millet from 1833 to 1838. The first volume, dated 1833, contains descriptions of Millet's experiences and spiritual concerns while a student at the Newton Theological Institution and includes notes from lectures there. The second volume, 1835-1836, covers his first preaching experiences in Maine as a visiting pastor and beginning in 1836 as pastor of the church in Charleston, Maine. The third volume, 1837-1838, continues to record his thoughts and activities as pastor...

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A daily diary for 1896 of Simon Mitchell of Biddeford, Maine. The volume contains sporadic entries mostly commenting on the weather as well as Mitchell's daily activities.

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Letters and a diary of a family in Waterford, Maine. The letters are from William Munroe to his sons Josiah, Merrick, and Daniel; from Merrick to his brother Josiah; and from Achsah Carlton to her brother Daniel. The diary was written by Jane S. Monroe in 1847. Included also are photocopies of the letters and diary. Included also are photocopies of records of births, marriages, and deaths of the Delano family in Abbot and Guilford, Maine.

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Records selected members, or trustees of the Knights of Pythias Moosabec Lodge No. 123 in Jonesport, Maine.

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Diary written by a female college student of an automobile trip through New England made by 4 women during the summer of 1926.

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Records (photocopies) compiled by George F. Dow for his research on Nobleboro, Maine. Includes town records, church records, diaries, and information on some Nobleboro families.

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Diary of a woman living in Caribou, Maine.

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Diaries of A. Oscar Noyes of Norway, Maine, for various years from 1862 to 1878. In the volumes Noyes records observations about the weather, his business affairs, social activities and family life. The collection also contains diaries of his brother Frank H. Noyes, also of Norway, for various years between 1872 and 1919. Frank Noyes also records the daily weather, events happening in Norway, his activities and family life.

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Daily record of a log drive on the West Branch of the Penobscot River from April 13 to August 5, 1905.

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A group of 19th century letters collected by Katerine C. Owen for publication in Dear Sue (1976) and Dear Capt. Fess (1977). Also included are other generalized and family documents, and the service records of Mrs. Owen's husband, Albert S. Owen, M.D.

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Papers of a screenwriter, poet, playwright, and editor of The New York Quarterly, a poetry magazine. The papers contain worksheets for plays, novels, films, poetry, and trade books by William Packard. Included also are editorial drafts, interviews, documents, and correspondence for The New York Quarterly.

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A diary of an attorney in Bethel, Maine. The diary is labeled Journal No. 3 beginning Aug. 18, 1888.

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Ledger and diary listing accounts and events in Portland, Maine.

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A handwritten daily journal of a fire spotter in Maine. It includes personal memoirs and official records during the summers Paul Ware was a watchman for fires. Included also are a map, a newspaper clipping about the phasing out of fire rangers, and photographs.

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15 diaries, 1885-1910, of John Dana Payson, a teacher, summer resort keeper, and pastor. Payson was born in Cushing, Maine in 1861. Diaries date from his time at seminary in Bucksport, followed by stations in Bangor, Dexter, Southport, Camden, and Union. Payson notes the weather, church activities such as marriages and funerals, and daily activities.

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Diaries kept by Pearson from Jan. 1, 1881 to Feb. 22, 1928, documenting his daily life and activities as well as outstanding happenings of the day. Brief notations from 1930 and 1972 are also included in the diaries. Collection also contains marriage certificate of Pearson and Emma C. Beale, 1906, plus plans for a grandfather's clock.

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Diary of G. W. Perry, of Camden, Maine. The entries run from January 1, 1910 to February 3, 1910. Discusses daily activities including school and chores, and also notes the weather.

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Diaries of Rufus B. Philbrook from 1859, 1860, 1861, 1864, and 1867, written both in Maine and in Minnesota.

Abstract Typescripts of three diaries which were copied from papers and Bible in possession of Mary Pickman Loring. The first was kept from April 11, 1779 to Sept. 20, 1880 while in Bristol, England. At beginning of diary: This book is the gift of Mr. William Routh, printer in Bristol, 1779. The second was kept from Jan. 1, 1783 to Dec. 31, 1784 while in England. The third was kept from Jan. 1, 1814 to June 25, 1815 while in Massachusetts. Towns of Beverly, Andover, and Boston are mentioned. Also...

Abstract A daily diary for 1875 of an unidentified person living in an unidentified location. Entries for the most part outline work done by the writer, including chopping, sawing, and transporting wood, plowing, harrowing, planting potatoes, working on roads, etc. Many entries note how much was earned for each task; some entries include comments on the weather, the writer's health and his social activities. A cash accounts section of the volume details purchases and amounts paid for labor and...

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A diary of an unidentified person written in 1891. The entries are mostly concerned with recording the weather each day. From a few of the entries it appears that the diarist was a farmer. The only locations mentioned in the entries are Portland and Yarmouth, Maine.

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A pocket diary of an unidentified individual used to record sporadic entries of expenses and business transactions. Barbados, St. Croix and Puerto Rico are mentioned as are trips to Belfast and Islesboro (Maine?). The surname Williams appears several times in the entries. The volume was issued compliments of O.S. Janney & Co. of Philadelphia and Boston, importers of indigo, cutch, gambier, sumac, etc.; and dealers in dyestuffs, extracts and chemicals.

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A pocket diary for the year 1899 used by an unidentified compiler to record jokes and riddles.

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The collection includes papers, school records, diaries, and a photograph of Ernest Henry Pratt.

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Diary of a woman living in Madison, Maine. Included at the end of the diary is a record of her financial affairs.

Scope and Contents The record groups contains diaries, 1903-1940, of James Stevens recording his and his wife Bertha's daily activities, scrapbooks, ca. 1905-1932, compiled by Stevens and reflecting his interests and accomplishments, and Stevens' diplomas and honorary degrees, 1881-1924, from Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, the University of Rochester, Syracuse University, and the University of Maine as well as membership certificates in the Dickens Fellowship, Phi Kappa Phi, and Tau Beta Pi. Bertha Stevens'...

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Remick family papers include items that date to the late 17th century. Most of the papers concern Oliver P. Remick and his service in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, forerunner of the U.S. Coast Guard, from 1876-1895. Included are some earlier and later family materials, and historical Revenue Cutter Service materials. Also contains unpublished manuscripts of Martha Remick.

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Personal and business papers of the Reynolds family of Addison, Maine, including Warren W. Reynolds, Frank W. Reynolds, and Charlotte Reynolds.