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Publicity And Tourism: The Maine State Government's Response To The Great Depression, Jennifer Munson
Publicity And Tourism: The Maine State Government's Response To The Great Depression, Jennifer Munson
Maine History
During the Great Depression, Maine joined the rest of the nation in economic crisis. While the Depression affected the entire state in some way, the tourism industry took a harsh blow. The deteriorating economy led the Maine State Government to attempt counteracting the ramifications of the Depression. In response to the Depression, the Maine State Government increased advertising and publicity to promote tourism. This response included several publications that today give readers a glimpse into the history of the tourism industry during a difficult time.
Fish (William) Account Book, 1771-1808, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine
Fish (William) Account Book, 1771-1808, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine
Finding Aids
Listings by date of accounts with various individuals and materials purchased or work done. Goods include bushels of barley or rye, pork, rum, coffee, etc. Work includes plowing, use of horses, mowing, etc. Also records sales of large volumes of salt, presumably used for fish processing.