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Guide To The Maine Historical Society Library, Maine Historical Society Oct 1974

Guide To The Maine Historical Society Library, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article provides a guide to the history and use of Maine Historical Society Library.


Sebastien Racle And Norridgewock, 1724: The Eckstorm Conspiracy Thesis Reconsidered, Kenneth M. Morrison Oct 1974

Sebastien Racle And Norridgewock, 1724: The Eckstorm Conspiracy Thesis Reconsidered, Kenneth M. Morrison

Maine History

This essay is a critique of the conspiracy thesis regarding the Abanaki Norridgewock tribe and Jesuit Father Sebastien Racle. The essay was the winner the of the Maine Historical Society Prize Essay of 1974.


The Society, Maine Historical Society Oct 1974

The Society, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This report covers recent activities, events and concerns of the Maine Historical Society.


Writings In Maine History, Maine Historical Society Oct 1974

Writings In Maine History, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

Listing of selected books regarding Maine History


Book Reviews, Robert G. Albion, H.J. Swinney Oct 1974

Book Reviews, Robert G. Albion, H.J. Swinney

Maine History

Reviews of the following books: A Maritime History of Bath, Maine and the Kennebec Region by William A. Baker; Maine Made Guns and Their Makers by Dwight B. Demeritt, Jr.


College Courses In Maine History, Maine Historical Society Jul 1974

College Courses In Maine History, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article is an annual listing and description of courses being offered in Maine history.


Portrait Of A Maine “Know-Nothing” William H. Chaney (1821-1903): His Early Years And His Role In The Ellsworth Nativist Controversy, 1853-1854, Allan R. Whitmore Jul 1974

Portrait Of A Maine “Know-Nothing” William H. Chaney (1821-1903): His Early Years And His Role In The Ellsworth Nativist Controversy, 1853-1854, Allan R. Whitmore

Maine History

This article examines the life and career of William Chaney his role in the nativist episode and the attack on Father John Bapst in 1853 and 1854.


Research In Progress On Maine History, Maine Historical Society Jul 1974

Research In Progress On Maine History, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article is an annual listing of research in Maine History in progress.


The Society, Maine Historical Society Apr 1974

The Society, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article contains recent activities, events and concerns of the Maine Historical Society.


Book Reviews, Edmund E. Lynch, Elizabeth Ring, Robert E. Moody Apr 1974

Book Reviews, Edmund E. Lynch, Elizabeth Ring, Robert E. Moody

Maine History

Reviews of the following books: A Manual for Field Workers by Edward D. Ives; The Blaine House: Home of Maine's Governors by H. Draper Hunt; Maine Bibliographies: A Bibliographical Guide by Elizabeth Ring; Maine During the Colonial Period: A Bibliographical Guide by Charles E. Clark


Historic Houses And Museums In Maine Open For The 1974 Summer Season, Maine Historical Society Apr 1974

Historic Houses And Museums In Maine Open For The 1974 Summer Season, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

This article contains a detailed listing of historic houses and museums in Maine open for the 1974 summer season


Pitfalls In Oral History Programs, Edward D. Ives Apr 1974

Pitfalls In Oral History Programs, Edward D. Ives

Maine History

This article discusses the mistakes that can be made in attempting to access and record oral history.


Writings In Maine History, Maine Historical Society Apr 1974

Writings In Maine History, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

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The Society, Maine Historical Society Jan 1974

The Society, Maine Historical Society

Maine History

Article covers recent activities, events and concerns of the Maine Historical Society


An Addendum To: Maine Indians' Concept Of Land Tenure Mha Quarterly, Vol. 13, Pp. 28-51., Ray B. Ray Jan 1974

An Addendum To: Maine Indians' Concept Of Land Tenure Mha Quarterly, Vol. 13, Pp. 28-51., Ray B. Ray

Maine History

This article provides a transcription of letters from “Eastern Indians” to the Governor containing a list of Indian complains revealing their concept land tenure.


Coastal Shipping Trade On The Eve Of The Railroad: Gardiner, Maine In The Early 1830’S, David C. Smith Jan 1974

Coastal Shipping Trade On The Eve Of The Railroad: Gardiner, Maine In The Early 1830’S, David C. Smith

Maine History

This article provides an analysis of the early 1830’s coastal trade centering on Gardiner, Maine and including analysis of destination and origin ports and ship types.


Writings In Maine History Jan 1974

Writings In Maine History

Maine History

Listing of selected books regarding Maine history