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Silver (Arthur E.) Class Of 1902 Records, 1901-1973, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Arthur E. Silver was born in 1879 at Silvers Mills, a rural neighborhood named for his grandfather in Dexter, Maine. He graduated from the University of Maine, class of 1902, with a B.S. degree. He received his doctor of engineering (an honorary degree) from the University of Maine in 1954. He was chief electrical engineer for Ebasco Services, Inc., formerly Electric Bond and Share Co. until his retirement in 1948.

In 1951, Silver received the Lamme gold medal award given by the American Institute of Engineering in recognition of his pioneering of rural electrification by designing a simplified farm-type transformer …

Musgrave, (Katherine) Faculty Records, University Of Maine, 1937-2012, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Professor Katherine Ogilvie Musgrave was born February 8, 1920, in Allisona, TN. Having graduated with a B.S. in Food Nutrition from Maryville College in 1941 Musgrave would go on to earn a M.S. in Nutrition from Oklahoma State University in 1968. The following year (1969) Professor Musgrave started at the University of Maine as an instructor and assistant professor in Food and Nutrition before in 1979 earning a professorship. Professor Musgrave retired from the University of Maine in 1986 but remained active in the field of nutrition.

The records include various versions of Professor Musgrave's curriculum vitae, clippings and correspondence …

College Of Arts And Sciences (University Of Maine) Records, 1907-1989, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The College of Arts and Sciences was dedicated to two major goals: to provide a quality education in the liberal arts, and to impart the specific knowledge and skills required for careers in one of its many representative disciplines. In 1988, as part of a University of Maine reorganization under the tenure of President Dale W. Lick the College of Arts and Science was divided into three colleges, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the College of Sciences.

The records mostly contain copies of College of Arts and Sciences faculty meeting agendas, …

Kaliss (Tony) Student Political Protest Papers, 1968-2016, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The material was gathered by Tony Kaliss during his time as an undergraduate and graduate at the University of Maine where he was an active participant in some of the student protest activities that took place at UMO. The materials are more of a snap shot of student protest activities not a comprehensive record.

The records include material on the subjects of student unions, general left caucus, anti-war marches, protests, and sit-ins, University President Libby's speech on rights, Justice Department visits, labor related activities, California grape boycott, Penobscot Shoe Co. strike, and Doug's shop and save strike.

Payson (John Dana) Diaries, 1885-1910, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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15 diaries, 1885-1910, of John Dana Payson, a teacher, summer resort keeper, and pastor. Payson was born in Cushing, Maine in 1861. Diaries date from his time at seminary in Bucksport, followed by stations in Bangor, Dexter, Southport, Camden, and Union. Payson notes the weather, church activities such as marriages and funerals, and daily activities.

Allan (Isaac Hobart) Business Records, 1802-1925, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Record books and daybooks of the general store at Edmunds, Maine, 1802-1925 (15 volumes), run primarily by Isaac Hobart Allan during the period of approximately 1830-1885.

Stevens (James Stacy) Records, 1881-1940, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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James Stacy Stevens, the son of Henry Francis Stevens and Emeline Heydock Stevens, was born in Lima, New York, on August 21, 1864. Stevens married Bertha E. Bowerman in 1890. He came to the University of Maine as a professor of physics in 1891, established the department of electrical engineering in 1893, and served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1905 until his retirement in 1932. Stevens Hall on the campus of the University of Maine was named in his honor in 1934. Stevens died on March 24, 1940.

The record group contains diaries, 1903-1940, of …

Hutchings (Jasper) Papers, 1864-1902, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Jasper Hutchings was a lawyer from Brewer, ME. He was born in the Penobscot County area in 1835. Hutchings attended Williams College and began practicing law in Aroostook County, Maine around 1861. He appears to have worked for the Lincoln Pulp and Paper Company from the years 1869 though around 1900.

Collection includes files and correspondence created by and relating to Jasper Hutchings and his work for the Lincoln Pulp and Paper Company. Also included are stockholder lists, financial records, and dockets. Other related files and correspondence pertain to the Chemical Fibre Association, Corwine Law Offices, and related documents about …

Fife (Hilda) Records, 1933-1972, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Dr. Hilda M. Fife was born in Greenland, N.H., in 1903. She received her B.A. degree from Colby College and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University. She also did graduate work at Boston University and the University of Chicago. She became professor of English at the University of Maine from 1946 until retiring as professor emerita in 1969. She founded the Maine Old Cemetery Association and was active in the Kittery Maritime Museum, the Rice Public Library in Kittery, and the Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums. She died in 1990.

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Douglass, (Irwin B.) Records, 1935-1974, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Irwin Bruce Douglass was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1904. A scholar, teacher, researcher and humorist, Douglass became a professor of chemistry at the University of Maine at Orono in 1940 and carried out a number of studies into potato starch and the chemical process (and pollution) involved in the pulp and paper industry processes. He retired in 1972 and moved to Vermont where he died in 1998.

The record group mostly contains textual information during Douglass's tenure at the University of Maine, but there are also some photographs of events Douglass attended.

Jensen (Robert E.) Records, 1967-1971, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Robert E. Jensen was born in Iowa in 1938. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Denver in 1961 with an M.B.A. in accounting, he received a Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1966. He was a Certified Public Accountant and taught at the University of Denver, Stanford University, and Michigan State University. He came to the University of Maine at Orono in 1968 as the Nicolas M. Salgo Professor in the College of Business Administration.

In 1971-1972 Jensen was selected as a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University where he …

Joan Finke Collection Of The Little Theatre Of Savannah, Inc., Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of the letters, notes, and production materials collected by Joan Finke, by way of C. Robert “Bob” Jones. These materials span 1968-1981 and largely concern the activities of The Little Theatre of Savannah, Inc. but also include groups such as The Island Players of St. Simons Island, The Masquers (Armstrong State College’s theater group), Savannah’s symphony, the Georgia Theater Conference and other local groups.

Jewett (Mary) Diaries, 1895-1920, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Diaries, 1895-1920, of Mary Jewett, probably of Gardiner, Maine. Notes weather, daily chores, and activities. Entries are brief and to the point.

Pease (William H. And Jane H.) Records, 1957-2003, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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William Pease was a professor of history at the University of Maine, 1966-1987 focusing on U.S. history. Jane Pease was a professor of history at the University of Maine, 1969-1987 and in 1975 also taught the first Women's Studies course at the University. Together, the Peases authored Bound with Them in Chains: A Biographical History of the Antislavery Movement.

The records contain textual material created and curated by University of Maine history professors William and Jane Pease.

Bangor, Maine Collection, 1900-1997, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Descriptive and historical materials about Bangor, Maine compiled by the Norumbega Club. The collection includes a copy of the 1931 city charter, information about revitalization and historic preservation of the downtown area.

College Of Business Administration (University Of Maine) Records, 1948-1989, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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In 1958, a School of Business Administration was established in the College of Arts and Sciences with curricula leading to the B.S. degree in Business Administration with major programs in Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Industrial Management.

In 1965, the School of Business Administration became the College of Business Administration. The College of Business Administration provided a four year course in business administration with majors in accounting, finance, management or marketing. The College also provided a graduate program in business administration. In 1997, the College would combine with other departments and become the College of Business, Public Policy and Health.

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Papers Of Harry Clifford Asbury, Ats Special Collections And Archives

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D. H. Lawrence Research Collection, 1914-2002, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Collection, 1914-2002, of D.H. Lawrence material donated by Frances Hartgen, follows D.H. Lawrence's life from birth. Includes material on his birthplace and other important dates, plays, stories, poems correspondence and material from the University of Nottingham and University of New Mexico.

Edward M. Higgins Papers, Zach S. Henderson Library Special Collections

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This collection consists of the personal and naval papers of Edward M. Higgins, along with photographs and objects related to his career. The materials cover the multiple ships he served on, as well as personal correspondence and photographs from his family. The bulk of the documents are from 1940-1968.

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