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Traugott Bromme And The State Of Maine, Richard L. Bland Ph.D.

Maine History

In the mid-1800's many Germans emigrated to the United States. It was a new world to them. Traugott Bromme, one of their fellow countrymen who had traveled to the United States, came upon the idea of writing a handbook for emigrants. This book, which went through a number of editions, described each state in the hope that arriving Germans who spoke little or no English would not be at a complete loss regarding the most suitable place for them to settle. The passage featured here is Bromme’s 1848 description of the state of Maine. Richard L. Bland, PhD is a …

Maine, Volume 81, Number 1, Spring 2000, University Of Maine Alumni Association

UMaine Alumni Magazines - All

A special 125th Anniversary Issue providing profiles of Alumni On the Move, Making an Impact.

Those selected were: A. Manette Ansay '87 --- Don Holder '80 --- Christina DeHoff '95 --- Frank Hackett '89 --- Kimberly Strom-Gottfried '80 --- Heather Blease '86 --- Blair LaCorte '85 --- John Coleman '85 --- Andrew Frawley '84 --- Kevin Mann '86 --- John Brier '88 --- Matthew Kenney '88 --- Peter Brooks '88 --- Jeff Jackson '88 --- Nicole Kimball '94 --- Kate Wynne '81G --- Linden McClure '89 --- Richard Londraville '89G --- John Baldacci '86 --- Robert Tyrer '87 --- Kathleen …

President Jimmy Carter Town Meeting, Bangor, Maine, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Audio recording of the Town Meeting held in Bangor, Maine, during the visit of U. S. President Carter. After opening remarks on the topic of his comprehensive national energy plan, in which the President indicates that reliance on oil and the resulting high heating costs may ultimately cost Maine jobs, audience members ask questions.

Area residents ask the President about the regulation of business, his stance on the proposed Dickey Lincoln Hydroelectric Project, progress toward national health insurance, mental health care, funding to parochial schools, the platform of the Democratic Party in protecting the underprivileged, wood energy sources, the plan …

Maine News And Let's Talk It Over, Day 3, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

After the 10 o'clock news and weather report, John Wellington hosts a call-in radio show where callers express views on Bangor City spending and dog policies, President Nixon, foreign policy with Cuba and Russia, and several additional calls about homosexuality, gay liberation, and the conference planned at the University of Maine. Not dated; topics suggest the date was February 13, 1974.

The Eisenhower Years: A Chronicle The Eight Years Of The Administration, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A documentary featuring audio clips of highlights of the 1950s, including Eisenhower's farewell statement. Aired on January 19, 1961, the final day of Eisenhower's Presidency, the day before the inauguration of John F. Kennedy.

Maine Supreme Court Justice Raymond Fellows On His Retirement, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

An interview recorded by telephone on September 23rd 1956 after Chief Justice Raymond Fellows of the Maine Supreme Court had been retired for just a week.

Memorial Program For United States Congressman Frank Fellows, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Bill Mincher narrates a program following the sudden passing of United States Representative Frank Fellows of Bangor, Maine. The program includes recorded comments of Robert Hale, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Governor Frederick G. Payne and excerpts of speeched by Frank Fellows. Aired at 7 p.m., August 27, 1951.

The Greenback Party In Maine, 1876-1884, Everett L. Meader

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Greenback party was the strongest third party movement to make its appearance in Maine during the half-century following the Civil War. The party was founded on debtors demand for an inflated currency during the hard times caused by the Panic of 1873.

The heavy taxation policy necessary to liquidate Maine’s large Civil War debt proved most burdensome to the farmers and other holders of real estate and led many of the agrarians to throw in their political lot with the new party. Many Republicans also joined their ranks when they became disaffected with, the machinations of the Grant and …

Financial Condition Of Aroostook County For The Year Ending December 1, 1937, Aroostook County Treasurer

Maine History Documents

A report of the financial condition of Aroostook County for the year 1937 submitted to the taxpayers by Edith M. Dill, County Treasurer; County Commissioners: Geo. R. Umphrey, Lester F. Ellis, George B. Buck.

Maine Alumnus, Volume 18, Number 1, October 1936, General Alumni Association, University Of Maine

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Contents:

Registration Shows Marked Increase --- Meet Dean Allen --- and Lewis O. Barrows, Maine's New Governor

A Study Of The Progressive Movement Of 1912 And Of The Third Party Movement Of 1924 In The State Of Maine, Elizabeth Ring

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this paper is two-fold. First, a study will be made of the Progressive movement of 1912 in the state of Maine. This will include a narration of events and an analysis of the causes and results in state politics. Secondly, the Third Party of 1924 will be taken up and treated similarly. A conclusion will then be made giving the relative purposes of the two movements showing from what groups each drew its adherents and why the movements were supported by these groups.

Cumberland County Roster, Maine Republican Party

Maine History Documents

Contains Republican organization for 1914, the vote for governor and congressmen in 1912, the vote of legislative classes in 1912, the Chicago platform of 1912, the call for the 1914 state convention in Augusta, the platform adopted at Augusta April 9, 1914, and a list of all Republican candidates. The party platform is explained for issues of the Tariff, National Administration, Prohibition, Public Utilities, Workmen's Compensation, 54-Hour Law, Mileage Rates, Woman's Suffrage, Ballot Reform, Good Roads, Presidential Primary, Increased Opportunity for Voting, Taxation of Intangible Property, Food Fish, and the Administration of Governor Haines.

Inaugural Address Of William T. Cobb To The Legislature Of The State Of Maine, January 3, 1907, Maine Office Of The Governor

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.

Inaugural Address Of Henry B. Cleaves To The Legislature Of The State Of Maine, January 3, 1895, Henry B. Cleaves

Maine History Documents

An update on the activities of several Maine state institutions delivered by Governor Henry B. Cleaves January 3, 1895.

Inaugural Address Of Edwin C. Burleigh To The Legislature Of The State Of Maine, January 8, 1891, Maine Office Of The Governor

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.

Speech Of Hon. Nelson Dingley Jr. Of Maine In The House Of Representatives, Tuesday, April 29, 1884, Nelson Dingley Jr.

Maine History Documents

A speech of Nelson Dingley Jr. of Maine in the House of Representatives, Tuesday, April 29, 1884. At head of title: Protection to American industries.

Reply Of Mr. Wm. E. Chandler To The Slanders Of Honorable Bainbridge Wadleigh, William E. Chandler

Maine History Documents

Full title: Reply of Mr. Wm. E. Chandler to the slanders of Honorable Bainbridge Wadleigh, lately U.S. senator; together with a request for explanation of some acts of Mr. Wadleigh while senator.

Speech Of Hon. Lot M. Morrill Of Maine In The Senate Of The United States, February 5, 1868, Lot M. Morrill

Maine History Documents

A speech on the topic of Reconstruction by the Honorable Lot M. Merrill of Maine in the Senate of the United States, February 5, 1868.

Speech Of W. P. Fessenden, Of Maine, Against The Repeal Of The Missouri Prohibition North Of 36 30, William Pitt Fessenden

Maine History Documents

A speech delivered by William Pitt Fessenden of Maine in the Senate of the United States, March 3, 1854, on the bill to establish territorial governments in Nebraska and Kansas.

A Brief Sketch Of Parties, The British And American, As Connected With The American System: Together With An Account Of The Extraordinary Doings Of The Maine Legislature For 1831, Maine Legislature

Maine History Documents

Contents include:

Chapter I: Origin of parties - The old division of Whig and Tory now existing under a different name - The principles these parties advocated before, and after the Revolution - The Whigs in favor of Independence as freemen, and manufacturers, the Tories contending for a submission to England - The war arose on these principles - One great cause of the Revolution was to establish the Independence of the American mechanic. Hence the origin of the American and British parties, as synonymous to Whig and Tory - Examination of the American and British parties - History of …

Biography Of The Hon. Caleb Strong, Several Years Governor Of The State Of Massachusetts, Alden Bradford

Maine History Documents

A biographical pamphlet on Caleb Strong, governor of Massachusetts (and the District of Maine) between 1800 and 1807, and again from 1812 until 1816.

Speech Of The Hon. James A. Bayard, In The Senate Of The United States, James A. Bayard

Maine History Documents

Full title: Speech of the Hon. James A. Bayard, in the Senate of the United States, upon his motion made on the 16th of June, to postpone the further consideration of the bill declaring war against Great Britain, to the 31st of October.