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Local history (Discipline)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Field of history concerned with topics that are distinctly localized in subject matter and source materials, generally covering specific neighborhoods, communities, counties or other specific subdivisions of larger geopolitical bodies.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Ava Harriet Chadbourne Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0090
Abstract

Writings, research materials, and notes on Maine academies, of a professor of Education, and author. Most of the papers are concerned with her writings whose topics include schools and academies in Maine, education, and place names in Maine.

Dates: 1915-1964

George F. Dow Research Records

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0146
Abstract

Records (photocopies) compiled and used by Dow in his research on the history and families of Nobleboro, Me.

Dates: 1854-1979

John Edwards Godfrey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0204
Abstract

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

Dates: 1745-1965

Kilby Family Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SpC MS 0276
Scope and Contents

Records of a Dennysville, Maine family and allied families. Includes letters, deeds, family histories, and town records of Dennysville.

Dates: 1800-1950

Nobleboro, Maine Town Records

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0365
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1793-1915

Jasper Jacob Stahl Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0478
Abstract

Papers of a historian of Waldoboro, Maine including correspondence, research notes, and clippings relating to Stahl's history of Waldoboro and to Germans in Maine.

Dates: 1886-1970