Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Any forms of addressed and written communication sent and received, including letters, postcards, memorandums, notes, telegrams, or cables.
Found in 380 Collections and/or Records:
Corydon P. Cronk Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0117
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the personal papers and business records of Corydon P. Cronk of Wellesley, Massachusetts. It contains correspondence, job-related documents, photographs, subject files, and publications relating to Corydon Cronk's long and varied career in forestry. Included are speeches, reports, notes, memos, meeting notices, and conference programs. Also included are early records of the More, Mitchell, Millard, and Smith families.
Dates:
1812-1967; Majority of material found within 1910-1946
Crosby Family Letters
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1036-sc
Abstract
Sixteen letters written by a ranch hand working in Montana who was from Thorndike, Maine. The letters are to Belle Gordon who later became his wife. Also included in the collection are two letters from Percy's father and mother sent from Unity, Maine in 1888. Included also is a letter to Charles (probably Percy's brother) dated Oct. 3, 1862, Flat Willow [Montana] from a friend who wrote about Percy.
Dates:
1886-1895; Majority of material found within 1894-1895
Walter W. Crosby Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0119
Abstract
Materials from Walter W. Crosby documenting his career as a highway engineer and
early 20th century proponent of roads and bridges designed for automobiles rather than
horse-drawn vehicles.
Dates:
1893-1934; Majority of material found within 1907-1915
Letters between Elizabeth Johnston Cross and Diana Forbes-Robertson
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1790 sc
Abstract
Two typewritten letters, one from Elizabeth Johnston Cross to Diana Forbes-Robertson and visa versa.
Dates:
July 27, 1964-August 4, 1964
Current Events Club Records
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0121
Abstract
Records of the Current Events Club of Gardiner, Maine that date back to 1892.
Dates:
1892-1992
Olive E. Dana Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SpC MS 0123
Scope and Contents
The papers of Olive E. Dana consist of correspondence, poems, accounts, receipts, book reviews, short stories, clippings of articles written for magazines, and newspaper clippings.
Dates:
1877-1969
Academic Affairs. Dean, College Of Natural Science, Forestry, And Agriculture. Darling Marine Center (University Of Maine) Records
Record Group
Identifier: UA-RG 0006-007-002
Scope and Contents
The records mainly contain textual information created and collected by the University of Maine Darling Marine Center, but there are also photographic material and Compact Discs. The record series Sea Grant College Program Records contains items regarding the founding of the Sea Grant Program, copies of various Sea Grant Program publications, publication catalogs, and reports, reference material, project proposals, planning documents, and calendar of events. The record...
Dates:
1941-2009; Majority of material found within 1965-1998
Daughters of the American Revolution, Esther Eayres Chapter Records
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0122
Abstract
Collection contains records of the Orono chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution. A few publications of the Maine state and national organizations are also found
in the collection.
Dates:
1918-1991
David T. Sanders Co. Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 1485-sc
Abstract
Correspondence to David T. Sanders, proprietor of a general store in Greenville, Maine. Letters were written from Bangor, Portland, Brewer, Skowhegan and Dexter, Maine, as well as from Boston and places in New Hampshire and New Brunswick. Most concern purchases of goods made by Sanders to supply his business. Goods purchased include boilers, sheet iron, oats, hay, flour, pork, etc.
Dates:
1865-1873
Meyer Davis Collection
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0127
Abstract
The Meyer Davis collection reflects the career of a society orchestra leader.
Dates:
1880-1977
Mary Dawson Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0904-sc
Abstract
The papers of a stage and vaudeville star. Included are letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, postcards, and memorabilia concerning her family and her stage career.
Dates:
1911-1982
Almon C. Day Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0920-sc
Abstract
The papers of a farmer and legislator from Turner, Maine. Included are correspondence, invoices, and other documents relating to Day's farm and his political career. The correspondence includes letters between Almon and his wife Clara during the years 1871 to 1884, a few letters to and from their children, and letters from Almon's and Clara's cousins. Included also is correspondence sent to Almon asking for his support and congratulating him on becoming a state legislator. Included also are...
Dates:
1871-1918; Majority of material found within 1871-1896
Helen M. Day Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0128
Scope and Contents
Collection concerns the church work, mental health counseling, and camp nursing done by Helen Day. Includes letters, and counseling reports, and a manuscript of her autobiography.
Dates:
1901-1976
John Franklin Day Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0129
Abstract
The collection contains personal correspondence from the
1920s through the 1960s reflecting Day's literary interests, efforts to publish his work
and his activities in various social organizations. Client files from his career in
insurance are also found in the collection.
Dates:
1908-1974
Deasy Handy General Store and Post Office Records
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0131
Abstract
The records of a general store, its owners and a post
office in Prospect Harbor, Maine. Includes correspondence, account books, receipts,
catalogues, invoices and vouchers. The records of the post office include registered
package and letter records, stamps, parcel records, money orders, Postmaster's
correspondence and postal guides. The bulk of the records date from 1870-1890. Some
of the letters reflect Daniel Deasy's and J. W. Handy's former professions as sea
captains.
Dates:
1865-1957; Majority of material found within 1870-1890
Delano Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0135
Abstract
Includes family photographs, letters, documents, and autographs of some noted personalities. Also includes genealogy of Delano and Hartwell families.
Dates:
1866-1990
Academic Affairs. Dean, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences. Department Of Anthropology (University Of Maine) Records
Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0006-003-001
Scope and Contents
The records mainly contain textual information and photographic material created by Professor Alaric Faulkner and his survey teams. The record group also includes cartographic material, cassette tapes, and some computer discs and audio visual material. The records series Class Slides includes slides both from presentations and classes Faulkner taught on archaeological techniques and specific sites of archeological interest. The Archaeological Publications series...
Dates:
1962-2006; Majority of material found within 1978-1995
Academic Affairs. Dean Of The College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences. Department Of Chemistry (University Of Maine) Records
Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0006-003-003
Scope and Contents
The folders mainly contain textual material, but there are some photographs and plans of Aubert Hall. The series Administrative Record contains various records regarding the administration of the Department of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Science, and more generally the University of Maine information. Includes: annual reports, budgets, American Chemical Society accreditation material, faculty, staff, and various committee meeting material, missions and goals, reviews,...
Dates:
1930-1992; Majority of material found within 1960-1980
Academic Affairs. Dean, College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences. Department of Mathematics And Statistics (University Of Maine) Records
Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0006-003-009
Scope and Contents
The records mainly contain textual information regarding the mathematics summer institutes held at the University of Maine, but there are also some group photographs of attendees. Mostly includes: correspondence, memorandums, press releases, clippings, grant applications, reports, and brochures.
There are also undated examination papers for University of Maine course MS 226.
There are also undated examination papers for University of Maine course MS 226.
Dates:
1959-1974
Academic Affairs. Dean, College of Natural Science, Forestry and Agriculture. Biological Sciences. Department of Zoology (University Of Maine) Records
Record Group
Identifier: UA RG 0006-007-007
Scope and Contents
The records contain textual information created by and pertaining to the Department of Zoology including information that deals with graduate’s physiology project greenhouse renovation, where there is grant proposals, acceptance of the grant and plans to go forth with the project. In particular, one of the graduate students is deciding on whether to conduct an experiment on the reproductive cycle of Strongylocentrotus drobachiensis (sea urchin) with an emphasis on temperature and salinity...
Dates:
1956-1967
Descriptive Roll of Army Recruits
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0891-sc
Abstract
Handwritten list of army recruits in 1814 and 1815. Includes name of recruit, size, age, town, county, state, eyes, hair, complexion, occupation, by whom enlisted, when, for what time, and remarks. Following the list of recruits is a list of letters written by L. Lombard in 1861 to 1862. Included also is a letter and carbon copy from the Adjutant General of the State of New Hampshire to Ralph E. Chandler in Concord, New Hampshire, dated October 1, 1958 thanking him for the use of the roll of...
Dates:
1814-1958; Majority of material found within ( 1814-1862)
Devereux Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0139
Abstract
Papers of various members of the Devereux family of
Penobscot, Maine, as well as materials from other residents of Penobscot and Castine,
Maine.
Dates:
1831-1934
Diamond Match Company, Berst-Forster-Dixfield Division, Timber Unit Records
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0050
Abstract
Records of the Timber Unit of the Diamond Match Company's Berst-Forster-Dixfield
Division.
Dates:
1938-1955; Majority of material found within 1944-1952
Myrtle G. Doane Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0142
Abstract
Collection of correspondence, clippings, pamphlets, and
publications in which Mrs. Doane's poems appear.
Dates:
1951-1977; Majority of material found within 1962-1972
Charles Stewart Doty Academic Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0143
Abstract
The papers of a professor of history at the University
of Maine, Orono. The papers contain materials concerning his research, writing, and
teaching.
Dates:
1950-1996
Normand Dubé Education Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0148
Abstract
The papers of an educator, poet, and major figure in
the Franco-American revival of the 1970s.
Dates:
1951-1988
Roger F. Duncan Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0149
Abstract
Papers include correspondence, manuscripts, page proofs,
lecture notes, and other materials for his book, Coastal Maine, and his edition of Cruising
Guide to the New England Coast, first written by his father.
Dates:
1975-1992
Charles J. Dunn Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0150
Scope and Contents
The collection covers his entire legal career, his term as Treasurer of the University of Maine, and his term as Maine Supreme Court Judge. Included are correspondence, letters, bills, and receipts. The legal papers include records of cases involving assaults, divorce, estates, collections, bankruptcies, and pensions. Also included are records of the University of Maine (1896-1936), the draft board (WWI), and the town of Orono (1833-1914).
Dates:
1833-1986
George B. Dunn Papers
Collection
Identifier: SpC MS 0151
Scope and Contents
The papers of a lumberman and farmer in Houlton, Maine. Included are account books, financial records, correspondence, deeds, leases, ledgers, receipts, Dunn family papers, stumpage records, tax information, and time books.
Dates:
1851-1958
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