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Items associated with name 'Maine'

Diary of Charles Mathews

by Mathews, Charles (1854 – 1884)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This journal documents the life and business of Charles Mathews, who lived in Waterville, Maine. Mathews owned a stationery or book store in the city, which is mentioned throughout the journal. However, the entries focus primarily on major life events such as a local student who was expelled for stealing from his store, the births and deaths in his family and community, and the death of a family of acquaintances in an 1876 railroad accident. Also included in the journal is a genealogical account of the Mathews family.

Associated Subjects: Business • Diaries • Diaries (Men) • Country Life • Family Life
Identifier: SC2016.071
Repository: Special Collections
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Diary of Freedom Hutchinson

by Hutchinson, Freedom (1870)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

The Diary of Freedom Hutchinson was written in 1870 by the Bates College (Maine) student.

Associated Subjects: Diaries • Diaries (Men) • Education
Identifier: SC2015.001
Repository: Special Collections
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Diary of George Newell

by Newell, George (1866)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This diary was written in 1866 by George Newell, who owned a dry goods store on Hanover Street in Boston, Massachusetts. George and his wife, Hannah, had a child on July 15 and also had four other children. He wrote of thefts, his brother's return from war, attending socials, home repairs, business dealings, visits from relatives and friends, and weather that included a tornado. He went on several trips during the year, including a fishing trip to Portland, Maine and a visit to New York City where he toured Central Park, attended an auction, and went to Brooklyn.

Associated Subjects: Business • City and Town Life • Diaries • Diaries (Men) • Family Life • Voyages and Travel
Identifier: SC2014.018
Repository: Special Collections
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Diary of John Shaw

by Shaw, John (1856 – 1857)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This diary was written from 1856 to 1857 by John Shaw of Portland, Maine. The journal is written in two different sides. The first side was written in 1856 and includes Shaw's thoughts on religion and Christianity, as well as his observations while visiting Syracuse, New York, Boston, and Chicago. The second side begins with "Thoughts" that include several pages of writings followed by journal entries from Chicago in 1857. Included on this side are also transcriptions of a couple of letters Shaw wrote to a newspaper editor, one of which detailed his opinions about the upcoming presidential election between Buchanan and Pierce. Shaw also wrote about his beliefs on the question of slavery and commented on the ongoing North-South arguments that led to the Civil War.

Associated Subjects: Diaries • Diaries (Men) • Religious History • Slavery • Voyages and Travel
Identifier: SC2018.019
Repository: Special Collections
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Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen (1)

by Quindlen, Raymond Thayer (1895)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

The Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen was written by the 13 year old in 1895 and includes entries about school and home, as well as some comments about national events and memories of his earlier childhood. Quindlen lived in Centreville, Pennsylvania with his single mother after having moved from Maine to New Jersey and then to Pennsylvania. He was listed as a "distinguished student" in the local newspaper and was very resourceful, having built a shanty where he often escaped.

Associated Subjects: Diaries • Diaries (Men) • Education • Youth
Identifier: SC2016.100
Repository: Special Collections
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Floy G. Pearson Letter Collection

by Blake, Maurice P.Bull, William F.Johnson, Carl S.Pearson, Carl L.Pearson, Floy G.Pratt, Butler Hillman, Sr.Winslow, Percy R. (1917 – 1945)

6 folders (0.6 linear feet)

The Floy G. Pearson Letter Collection contains 53 letters addressed to Floy Pearson of West Falmouth, Maine from 1917 to 1919. Written by eight different men, including her brother Carl Pearson, these letters describe daily life as a soldier stationed in various sections of France during World War I and some include reactions to the end of the war. Most of the letters include envelopes showing approval stamps by military censors and some of the letters have parts cut out by the censor. Additionally, there are pieces of ephemera including a prayer card, lyrics to "Our Loved Ones in Heaven," loose envelopes, a page from a letter (most likely by Carl S. Johnson), a receipt for Maurice Blake, and an immunization record for Robert G. Fitzgerald (dated 1943-1945).

Identifier: SC2023.011
Repository: Special Collections
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Journal of Wilder W. Perry

by Perry, Wilder (1867 – 1868)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

The journal of Wilder W. Perry was used while he was teaching at Dark Harbor Seminary in Islesboro, Maine (starting Dec. 2, 1867) and Lincolnville Beach (starting Dec. 21, 1868).

Associated Subjects: Diaries • Diaries (Men) • Education
Identifier: SC2016.045
Repository: Special Collections
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Merrill Family Ledger (Hebron, Maine)

by Merrill, Joseph G.Merrill, Levi B. (1856 – 1877)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

This ledger was maintained in Hebron, Maine by Joseph G. Merrill from 1856 to 1860 and Levi B. Merrill from 1872 to 1877. These farmers recorded transactions of goods and services, which included making and repairing shoes.

Associated Subjects: Accounting Records • Business • Farm Life
Identifier: SC2017.016
Repository: Special Collections
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Special Collections Pamphlet Collection

by Various (1762 – 1985)

9 cartons,  2 boxes (10 linear feet)

The Special Collections Pamphlet Collection consists of over 800 published manuscripts discussing a wide variety of national and international topics. The materials date between 1762 and 1985. Similar topics have been grouped together, but may be found throughout the collection. Some of the major topics included in the collection are: race relations, Australia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, African American history, Native American history, military history (American Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War), education, industry, labor history, agriculture, railways, government and politics, international relations, socialism, communism, economics, prisons, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, prohibition, temperance, women's history and groups, and biographies and obituaries.

Identifier: SC2020.032
Repository: Special Collections
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