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Damariscotta Camp For Boys, Jefferson, Maine, Damariscotta Camp For Boys Jan 1929

Damariscotta Camp For Boys, Jefferson, Maine, Damariscotta Camp For Boys

Maine History Documents

Information about a summer camp for boys in Jefferson, Maine, in 1929. Includes several photographs.


Humane Education In The Public Schools Of Maine: Animals Have Rights As Well As We, Percival P. Baxter Jan 1924

Humane Education In The Public Schools Of Maine: Animals Have Rights As Well As We, Percival P. Baxter

Maine History Documents

A booklet encouraging kindness to animals. Headings include: Introduction, The Law, Humane Education Defined, No Special Method Prepared, Making Use of Pets, Domestic Animals, Wild Animals, A Helpful Suggestion, Animals in Art, Band of Mercy Pledge, In Connection with the School Improvement League, Interesting Exercises, Suggestions for a Program, Books on Animals for Younger Children, Short Stories, The Horse's Prayer, and Eulogy on the Dog by George Graham West. Includes photographs of Governor Baxter's Irish Setter, Garry.


Addresses At The Inauguration Of Kenneth Charles Morton Sills As President Of Bowdoin College, June 20, 1918, Bowdoin College Jan 1918

Addresses At The Inauguration Of Kenneth Charles Morton Sills As President Of Bowdoin College, June 20, 1918, Bowdoin College

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.


The M. C. I., Maine Central Institute Dec 1915

The M. C. I., Maine Central Institute

Maine History Documents

A scan of the December 1915 issue The M. C. I., a publication prepared each term by the students of The Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield, Maine.


Woman's Literary Club, Dexter, Maine, 1909-1910: English Literature, Art, Miscellaneous, Woman's Literary Club (Dexter, Me.) Jan 1909

Woman's Literary Club, Dexter, Maine, 1909-1910: English Literature, Art, Miscellaneous, Woman's Literary Club (Dexter, Me.)

Maine History Documents

A program of discussion topics for the 1909-1910 season, with a list of members.


Lettre Pastorale Sur L'Education Chrétienne, Catholic Church, Diocese Of Fall River (Mass.) Jan 1907

Lettre Pastorale Sur L'Education Chrétienne, Catholic Church, Diocese Of Fall River (Mass.)

Maine History Documents

An essay in French on Christian education written by the Reverend William Stang, Doctor of Theology, Bishop of Fall River.


Catalogue 1905-1906: Mattanawcook Academy, Lincoln, Maine, Mattanawcook Academy Jan 1905

Catalogue 1905-1906: Mattanawcook Academy, Lincoln, Maine, Mattanawcook Academy

Maine History Documents

Information about the organization and curriculum of Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln, Maine, for the 1905-06 school year.


Bowdoin College Class Of 1853, 50th Anniversary, Bowdoin College Class Of 1853 Jan 1903

Bowdoin College Class Of 1853, 50th Anniversary, Bowdoin College Class Of 1853

Maine History Documents

A report on the activities of the reunion in 1903 and brief biographies of the members of the class.


Address Of The President Of The Association Of American Agricultural Colleges And Experiment Stations, A. W. Harris Jan 1902

Address Of The President Of The Association Of American Agricultural Colleges And Experiment Stations, A. W. Harris

Maine History Documents

The transcript of a speech delivered Abram Winegardner Harris, President of the University of Maine, while serving as President of the Association of American Colleges and Experiment Stations. Discusses the history and merits of land-grant colleges and their approach to education.


Woman's Literary Club, Dexter, Maine: Studies In Italian Art And Literature Of The Victorian Era, Woman's Literary Club (Dexter, Me.) Jan 1900

Woman's Literary Club, Dexter, Maine: Studies In Italian Art And Literature Of The Victorian Era, Woman's Literary Club (Dexter, Me.)

Maine History Documents

The program of topics presented by members of the Woman's Literary Club of Dexter, Maine, during the 1900-1901 season. Includes a list of members.


Story Of The Girls' High School Of Portland, Maine, 1850-1863, Elizabeth Mcl. Gould Rowland Jan 1897

Story Of The Girls' High School Of Portland, Maine, 1850-1863, Elizabeth Mcl. Gould Rowland

Maine History Documents

A detailed account of daily life for the students at the girl's high school in Portland, Maine, as overseen by Moses Woolson. Includes lists of graduates, librarians, scholars, and a diagram of the schoolroom.


Catalogue Of The Springfield Normal School, Springfield Normal School (Springfield, Me.) Jan 1896

Catalogue Of The Springfield Normal School, Springfield Normal School (Springfield, Me.)

Maine History Documents

Full title: Catalogue of the Springfield Normal School, Established in 1887, Springfield, Penobscot County, Maine, for the School Year, 1895-6. Includes lists of instructors and students with information about the design of the school and methods of study.


Annie E. Johnson, January 21, 1826, January 8, 1894, M. F. P. Jan 1894

Annie E. Johnson, January 21, 1826, January 8, 1894, M. F. P.

Maine History Documents

A brief biography prepared as a memorial to Annie Elizabeth Johnson, 1826-1894.


Closing Exercises Of Bluehill Academy, 1887, Bluehill Academy Jan 1887

Closing Exercises Of Bluehill Academy, 1887, Bluehill Academy

Maine History Documents

The program for closing exercises at Bluehill Academy held at the Congregational Church Friday, April 29, 1887. Includes the names of students and their topics of essays presented as a part of the program, and a copy of the School Ode.


Industrial Education In Public Schools, Edwin F. Small Jan 1884

Industrial Education In Public Schools, Edwin F. Small

Maine History Documents

York Institute Publication volume 1, number 2, an address delivered February 13, 1884 before the Society on the topic of public school education and providing education for all classes.


Medical School Of Maine At Bowdoin College: Commencing February 8th, 1883, Medical School Of Maine Dec 1881

Medical School Of Maine At Bowdoin College: Commencing February 8th, 1883, Medical School Of Maine

Maine History Documents

Information about the School of Medicine of Maine when at Bowdoin College.


History Of Schools In Gorham, Maine, Author Unknown Dec 1877

History Of Schools In Gorham, Maine, Author Unknown

Maine History Documents

A handwritten history of schools in Gorham, Maine, probably written around 1878. Author unknown. The original document is followed by a typed transcription prepared by Special Collections staff in 2020.


Catalogue And Circular Of The Eastern State Normal School At Castine, Maine, 1874, Eastern State Normal School Dec 1873

Catalogue And Circular Of The Eastern State Normal School At Castine, Maine, 1874, Eastern State Normal School

Maine History Documents

A directory of trustees, instructors, and students at the Eastern State Normal School in Castine for the 1873-74 academic year.


A Historical Discourse Delivered At The Fiftieth Anniversary Of Colby University, August 2nd, 1870, J. T. Champlin Dec 1869

A Historical Discourse Delivered At The Fiftieth Anniversary Of Colby University, August 2nd, 1870, J. T. Champlin

Maine History Documents

A transcript of an address delivered by J. T. Champlin, President, for the 50th anniversary of Colby College. Published by vote of Trustees by Journal Steam Press, Lewiston.


Catalogue Of The Officers And Students Of Lincoln Academy, New-Castle, Maine, For The Year 1868, Lincoln Academy (Newcastle, Me.) Dec 1867

Catalogue Of The Officers And Students Of Lincoln Academy, New-Castle, Maine, For The Year 1868, Lincoln Academy (Newcastle, Me.)

Maine History Documents

Information about Lincoln Academy including a lists of members of the Board of Trustees, Superintending Committee, instructors, male and female students, a summary of statistics of past classes, a description of the course of study, and list of textbooks used.


The Actual Value Of Medicines: An Introductory Lecture, Israel Thorndike Dana Dec 1860

The Actual Value Of Medicines: An Introductory Lecture, Israel Thorndike Dana

Maine History Documents

An introductory lecture delivered before the Medical Department of Bowdoin College, February 14, 1861.


Catalogue Of The Manufacturers' And Mechanics' Library Association Of Lewiston: With The Charter, Constitution, And By-Laws, Manufacturers' And Mechanics' Library Association Of Lewiston (Me.) Dec 1860

Catalogue Of The Manufacturers' And Mechanics' Library Association Of Lewiston: With The Charter, Constitution, And By-Laws, Manufacturers' And Mechanics' Library Association Of Lewiston (Me.)

Maine History Documents

Detailed information about the administration, duties of librarians, membership criteria, and list of books available at the Manufacturers' and Mechanics' Library in Lewiston, Maine, in the year that it was incorporated, 1861.


Catalogue Of The Officers And Members Of The Teachers' Convention For Lincoln County, Teachers' Convention For Lincoln County Dec 1858

Catalogue Of The Officers And Members Of The Teachers' Convention For Lincoln County, Teachers' Convention For Lincoln County

Maine History Documents

A list of instructors, lecturers, Members of the Convention, and resolutions of the Teachers' Convention for Lincoln County held at Waldoboro, September, 1859. Also inlcudes and advertisement for the American Educational Series of School and College Text Books offered by Ivison & Phinney, New York.


Catalogue Of The Officers And Students Of The Maine State Seminary, For The Year Ending Nov. 4, 1858, Maine State Seminary (Lewiston Falls, Me.) Dec 1857

Catalogue Of The Officers And Students Of The Maine State Seminary, For The Year Ending Nov. 4, 1858, Maine State Seminary (Lewiston Falls, Me.)

Maine History Documents

A document providing lists of trustees, faculty, and students and information about admission, facilities, and policies at Maine State Seminary (now Bates College) in Lewiston, Maine.


Catalogue Of The Officers And Members Of The Teachers' Institute For The County Of Piscataquis, Held At Dover, November, 1850, The Institute Dec 1849

Catalogue Of The Officers And Members Of The Teachers' Institute For The County Of Piscataquis, Held At Dover, November, 1850, The Institute

Maine History Documents

Lists of committee members, and members of the male department and female department participating in the 1850 teachers' institute for Piscataquis County, Maine.


Might And Right: An Oration Delivered Before The Erosophian Adelphi Of Waterville College, August 12, 1846, E. H. Chapin Dec 1845

Might And Right: An Oration Delivered Before The Erosophian Adelphi Of Waterville College, August 12, 1846, E. H. Chapin

Maine History Documents

The published transcript of a speech delivered by Edwin Hubbell on the concept of Might, or Power, and the scholar's opportunity for establishing the true idea of Power, as identical with Truth and Love.


The People's Claim On The Scholar: An Address Before The "Society Of Inquiry", John P. Cleveland Dec 1844

The People's Claim On The Scholar: An Address Before The "Society Of Inquiry", John P. Cleveland

Maine History Documents

Full title: The people's claim on the scholar : an address before the "Society of Inquiry," in Wabash College, Ia., July 22, 1845. Copy signed, "From the Author."


First Quarterly Report Of The Superintendent And Instructor Of Schools In Madawaska Settlement, James C. Madigan Dec 1843

First Quarterly Report Of The Superintendent And Instructor Of Schools In Madawaska Settlement, James C. Madigan

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.


Catalogue Of The Athenaean Society Of Bowdoin College, Athenaean Society (Bowdoin College) Dec 1843

Catalogue Of The Athenaean Society Of Bowdoin College, Athenaean Society (Bowdoin College)

Maine History Documents

No abstract provided.


Donations Granted To Literary Institutions And Primary Schools, Maine Secretary Of State Dec 1839

Donations Granted To Literary Institutions And Primary Schools, Maine Secretary Of State

Maine History Documents

A brief report from Secretary of State Philip C. Johnson to the Maine State Legislature providing a table with names of institutions that received state funding from 1820 to 1839. Includes Bowdoin College, Medical School, Waterville College, Gardiner Lyceum, Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Alfred Academy, Anson Academy, Westbrook Seminary, Cherryfield Academy, Parsonsfield Seminary, St. Albans Academy, Bethel Academy, Freedom Academy, Livingston Academy, Lewiston Falls Academy, Clinton Academy, Norridgewock Female Academy, Vassalborough Academy, Augusta High School, Titcomb Belgrade Academy, Waterville Liberal Institute, and Exeter High School. At head of title: Twentieth legislature, no. 6, House.