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An Illustrated Memoir And Historical Account Of The Creation Of The Orono Bog Boardwalk, Ronald B. Davis

Maine History Documents

This is the preliminary version of Ronald B. Davis' memoir and historical account of the creation of the Orono Bog Boardwalk.

A revised, final edition was published by the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station (MAFES) with a slightly different title, Creating the Orono Bog Boardwalk: A Facility for Education, Research, and Recreation, Miscellaneous Publication no. 765, Spring, 2022. That publication is also available in DigitalCommons@UMaine at:

https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/aes_miscpubs/26/

In this account, the author describes how he was inspired to build the Orono Bog Boardwalk, the early planning and complex three-year building process, and the boardwalk’s first two years of …

History Of Bangor Maine, Town Of Bangor

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History Of Brewer Maine 2, Town Of Brewer

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History Of East Millinocket Maine, Wayne Danforth

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History Of Hampden Maine, Town Of Hampden

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History Of Hampden Maine - Fire Department, Town Of Hampden

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History Of Garland Maine, Oak Lyndon

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History Of Newport Maine, William H. Mitchell

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History Of Brewer Maine 1, Brewer Historical Society

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History Of Brewer Wastewater Treatment, Town Of Brewer

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History Of Millinocket Maine, Town Of Millinocket

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History Of Milo Maine, Rethel C. West

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History Of Bradley Maine, Sesquicentennial History Committee

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History Of Enfield Maine, Town Of Enfield

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History Of Howland Maine, Gary Sage

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Cream Brook Farm, Clark P. Thompson

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Following the Civil War there was much interest among Maine farmers in breeding trotting horses. One of these breeders was Greenville J. Shaw, who purchased 640 acres of farm land in Stetson, Maine, for his broodmares and young stock. he called this farm "Cream Brook Farm." This article traces the history of the farm, summarizing accounts from articles in The Maine Horse Breeders Monthly, Maine Farmer, Dexter Gazette, Somerset Reporter, Home Farm, and Homestead published between 1879 and 1903.

Group Perception In The Bangor Naacp, Alice Prine

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An Honors Thesis completed at the University of Maine in 1965.

Text from the author's introductory paragraphs:

How do the members of a group perceive the group to which they belong? Is the perception of a specific group related to the individual members' age, sex, race, religion, education, occupation, marital status, area of residence, number of meetings attended in the cast year, and participation in community activities.

The Bangor Area Branch of the NAACP is made up of a number of people drawn together by a common interest, the plight of the Negro in Maine and in the Bangor area. …

Bangor Salutes Dow Afb, Dow Air Force Base

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A booklet with information the history, facilities, and amenities of Dow Air Force Base prepared as a guide to answer questions for those new to the base and to the area of Bangor, Maine. Circa 1964.

Millinocket, Maine 50th Anniversary 1901-1951, 50th Anniversary Committee (Millincocket, Me.)

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Includes the text of a previous address by George W. Stearns on the history of the town through 1926 and a second essay, "The Second Twenty-Five Years, 1926-1951." Also includes several photographs, history of the Millinocket Mill, a letter to the citizens of Millinocket from Great Northern Paper Company President William O. McKay, lists of town officers, the school committee, and the Millinocket 50th Anniversary Committee members.

Enjoy Maine: Bangor - Brewer, Young Business Associates Of Bangor And Brewer, Maine

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A travel brochure highlighting areas around Bangor and Brewer, Maine, circa 1940.

Penobscot Valley Country Club, Penobscot Valley Country Club

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A pamphlet with information about the Penobscot Valley Country Club and golf course designed by Donald Ross. Includes illustrations of the original lounge, porch, dining room, and club house. Also includes information on how to reach the club along what was still referred to as Maine Motor Route No. 15, circa 1930. A section on the property's history notes that the club was organized in 1923 and immediately took possession of what had been known as the Gilman Farm, where remodeling and improvements resulted in one of the outstanding country clubs of New England.

The Story Of The Little Town Of Cardville, Maine, W. A. Terrill

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A pamphlet providing the history of Cardville, Maine, including sections on religious life, gifts to the community made by church members, and a list of officers and trustees of the church, circa 1930.

History Of Penobscot Lodge No. 39: Free And Accepted Masons, Dexter, Maine, Leland A. Ross

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A document prepared for the 100th anniversary of the Penobscot Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Dexter, Maine.

Nutrition Clinic, Eleanor Jackson, Gertrude Peabody

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A final paper written as part of the completion of a B. S. degree in Home Economics from the University of Maine. Provides a description of a program and statistics from two fourth-grade level classes in Old Town, Maine, public schools. The nutrition clinic provided instruction for eighteen children who were 7% or more underweight, addressing issues of malnutrition.

The Antlers Camps: An Ideal Spot For The Fisherman, Vacationist, Hunter, Leon E. Potter

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A brochure providing illustrations and information about the Antlers Camps in Norcross, Maine, circa 1915.

Annual Report Of The Board Of Directors Of Bangor Railway And Electric Company, Bangor Railway & Electric Company

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The annual report of the Board of Directors of the Bangor Railway and Electric Company to stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1915.

Centennial Souvenir And History Of Hermon, Penobscot County, Maine, 1814-1914, Hermon, Maine, Historical Committee

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A history of Hermon, Maine, compiled by the Historical Committee: Frank A. Bishop, chairman; Roscoe W. Snow; Annie Mayhew.

Time Table For All Lines Of The Bangor Railway & Electric Co., Bangor Railway And Electric Company

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Information for passengers of the Bangor Railway & Electric Co. trolley cars serving Charleston, Bangor, Brewer and Hampden in 1913.

Constitution, By-Laws, And Rules Of Order Of Penobscot Lodge. No. 7, Independent Order Of Odd Fellows, Penobscot Lodge No. 7, I.O.O.F.

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The constitution of the Penobscot Lodge, No. 7, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Bangor, Maine, in 1912. Includes a list of members.

Applied Forestry: Assuring Better Returns From Forest Holdings, John Appleton, James W. Sewall

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A brochure highlighting the services of Appleton & Sewall, Foresters and Surveyors, with offices in Bangor and Old Town, Maine. Sections include: Private Forest Estates; Woodlots; Timber Estimates; Surveying; Appraising; Inspecting Operations; Forest Planting; and Protection Against Fire. Includes the text of letters of appreciation from clients in 1909 and 1910, including F. A. Gilbert, Samuel F. Hersey, David Pingree, Katahdin Pulp and Paper Company and other clients.