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Northeast Folklore Society Newsletter, Vol. 11, Northeast Archives Of Folklore And Oral History

Northeast Folklore Society Newsletter

Linda Madden, a sophomore at the University of Maine at Orono, kind of fell into an interesting job this summer. When her S.P.E.D.Y. [Summer Program for Economically Disadvantaged Youth] supervisor asked if she'd rather interview old folks instead of wash desks, she said yes, even though she'd not the slightest notion of what-all it entailed. Being a bright and energetic young lady, with a more than average amount of perserverance, she set about learning how to interview, who to interview, and why. With only nine weeks in the program, she had to work fast, necessarily limiting her contacts and subjects. …

The Maine Voter Vol. 24, No. 3 (Nov 1976), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Swimming At The University Of Maine Orono, 1976-1977, University Of Maine

General University of Maine Publications

Thirteen returning lettermen will be aided by some talented freshmen, giving good balance and depth to this year's squad. Among the returnees will be seniors Kevin Reader, an outstanding freestyler and competitor, and Roy Warren, New England winner in both the one- and three-meter diving competition.

The Society, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article is a summary of recent events and actions of the Maine Historical Society.

Book Reviews, Horton W. Emerson Jr., Roger Grindle, John E. Frost

Maine History

Reviews of the following books: Benjamin Browne Foster: Down East Diary edited by Charles H. Foster; Maine During the Federal and Jerffersonian Period: A Biographical Guide compiled by Ronald F. Banks; York Is Living History by Neil Rolde

Bodwell Blue: The Story Of Vinalhaven’S Granite Industry, Roger L. Grindle

Maine History

This article is a transcription of a talk given at the Annual Meeting of the Maine Historical Society in 1976. It provides a history of the granite industry in Vinalhaven and gives a useful insight into the importance of the industry to Maine’s economy in the 19^th century.

The Maine Voter Vol. 24, No. 2 (Octr 1976), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Maine Alumnus, Volume 58, Number 1, Fall 1976, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

The Arabs Come to Orono --- The Great and the Good: A Course That Explores Maine's Oft-Neglected History --- Hic Habitat Felicitas: At UMO and Elsewhere Latin is Alive and Vigorous --- Benjamin Merrick '74: Maine's Private Eye...the Real Thing

Dawnbreaker Vol 25 No 1 (Fall 1976), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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The Maine Voter Vol. 24, No. 1 (Aug 1976), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Maine Lesbian In Court Battle For Children (Lesbian Connection July 1976), Lesbian Connection Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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When The Fourth Was The Fourth Preface, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article is a Preface to the July 4, 1976 American Revolution issue of the Maine Historical Society Quarterly.

Peleg Wadsworth, Clifford K. Shipton

Maine History

The article reviews the life of Peleg Wadsworth, with particular emphasis on his role in the American Revolution.

The Story Of General Wadsworth, Timothy Dwight

Maine History

This article is a detailed account of the capture of General Peleg Wadsworth and Major Benjamin Burton by British troops during the American Revolution and also describes their escape.

Journal Cover Vol. 15, No. 4b, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

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How They Celebrated The Fourth In Sheepscot Village: Seventy-Five Years Ago, Thursday, July 4, 1901, Lawrence A. Averill

Maine History

This is a poem written by Lawrence Averill which captures his memories of the Fourth of July 1901, when he was a small boy.

The Society, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article contains a report of the 154th Annual Meeting of the Maine Historical Society; information about symposia being offered by group the Maine Academic Historians; and, information regarding the Bicentennial Reception.

A Pioneer Family: The Richardsons Of Mount Desert, Charles F. Hamblen

Maine History

This article regarding the settlement of Mount Desert Island by several families, including the Richardsons, was the winner of the Maine Historical Society Prize Essay of 1976.

Book Reviews, Paul H. Flints Tufts University, David C. Switzer, H. Draper Hunt

Maine History

Reviews of the following books: The Kennebec Proprietors, 1749-1775: "Gentlemen of Large Property & Judicious Men" by Gordon E. Kershaw; Maine Shipbuilding: A Bibliographical Guide compiled by William A. Baker; Maine in the Civil War: A Bibliographical Guide compiled by William B. Jordan, Jr.

Maine Alumnus, Volume 57, Number 4, Summer 1976, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

The University--How Does It Stand? --- History Reinforced: A UMO Grad Helps to Set the Record Straight [on the Brigantine Defence] --- Maine's Dialects: Signposts to History --- That Great Baseball Team! --- Liberty Teas Rooted in Maine's Past

Writings In Maine History, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

Listing of selected books regarding Maine History

Maine In The Revolution: A Reader’S Guide, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

A listing of selected books on Maine's history during the Revolutionary War

The Maine Voter Vol. 23, No. 6 (April 1976), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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Maine Alumnus, Volume 57, Number 3, Spring 1976, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

Contents:

Maine's Landowners Get Together: Cooperative is the Basis for Research and Accomplishment at UMO --- Endangered Symbol: The American Bald Eagle --- Space Science and Forestry: A UMO Professor's Experience with Monitoring Forest Resources by Satellite --- Working the Woods: Hard Lives - Rich Folklore

Maine In The Revolution: A Reader’S Guide Preface, Edwin A. Churchill, James S. Leaman

Maine History

This is a preface to a a bibliographic guide to writings on Maine in the Revolutionary War and includes a Table of Contents to that guide.

Northeast Folklore Society Newsletter, Vol. 10, Northeast Archives Of Folklore And Oral History

Northeast Folklore Society Newsletter

Pete Seeger, along with Gordon Bok and Sally and Lou Killen, appeared to a full gym at the University of Maine, Orono, Feb[ruary] 29. It was a benefit for poor Clearwater, Pete's Hudson River conservation-promoting sloop, now in the Stonington yards for extensive repairs. Compensating for a bad cold, Pete did many tunes on his whistle and banjo although his voice sounded just find to me when he did sing. Gordon seemed in an exceptionally good mood, adding extra sparkle to an already perfect performance. The Killens sang their songs with the gusto and clarity that has been their trademark …

The Maine Action No. 5 (March 17, 1976), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

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The Maine Action No. 4 (March 10, 1976), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

The Maine Voter Vol. 23, No. 5 (March 1976), Maine League Of Women Voters Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.

Dawnbreaker Vol 24 No 3 (Early Spring 1976), Dawnbreaker Staff

Maine Women's Publications - All

No abstract provided.