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Lorraine Grace Libby Bowdoin Interview, Susie R. Bock

Lorraine Grace Libby Bowdoin Papers

Lorraine Grace Libby Bowdoin, Gorham State Teacher's College '59. A Portland native, she attended King Middle School and Portland High School. Mrs. Bowdoin taught for several school districts during her long teaching career and advocated tirelessly for mental health and elder issues.

Lorraine Grace Libby Bowdoin's physical papers are expansive and cover her entire life and career, including items from her attendance at Camp Laughing Loon as a child and young teen, her school assignments from elementary through graduate school, photos of her family and friends, items from her run as a Maine house representative, and several meticulously organized scrapbooks …

2018 Research & Scholarship Schedule, University Of Southern Maine

1st Annual USM Research & Scholarship Symposium

Symposium schedule and workshop descriptions.

The Spirit Of Teaching, Michael Brady, Desi Larson

Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Books

1999-2001 Walter E. Russell Endowed Chair in Philosophy and Education at the University of Southern Maine

Edited by E. Michael Brady and Desi Larson

12-07-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

Undated

This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

12-Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

Undated

This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

Dover-Foxcroft Schoolhouse Map, Harriet Sweetser

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This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

Undated

This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

Date Unknown, Harriet Sweetser

Undated

This collection contains letters written by Harriet Sweetser, dated from 1898 to 1916, as well as some photographs. Most of the letters were written during her time as a student at Gorham Normal School, a teacher training college located on what is currently the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine. Almost all of the letters are addressed to her mother, with a few to her father. Sweetser writes home to tell her parents about her day-to-day life at school. She later taught at a grammar school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and became a superintendent. Harriet Sweetser was born on …

Toward A Sustainable Maine : The Politics, Economics, And Ethics Of Sustainability, Richard Barringer (Ed.)

Maine Collection

Toward A Sustainable Maine : The Politics, Economics, and Ethics of Sustainability

Richard Barringer, editor, Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern Maine

Edmund S. Muskie Institute of Public Affairs, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine, 1993.

The proceedings of a conference presented at Bowdoin College on March 19 and 20, 1993, by the Edmund S. Muskie Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Southern Maine, and by the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Ellen Baum, conference organizer.

Contents; Foreword by Richard Barringer / Welcome by Everett Carson / Global, Canadian, and Maine Perspectives / Sustaining Our Natural and …

Estuarine Studies : An Activities Text For Maine Schools, Education Division - Department Of Marine Resources

Maine Collection

Estuarine Studies : An Activities Text for Maine Schools

Fisheries Education Unit #16 - Produced by The Education Division, Department of Marine Resources, State House Station 21, Augusta, Maine 04333-0021.

Revised 1990. Printed Under Appropriation No. 3140.3260.

Discovering Maine's Prehistory Through Archaeology : An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Unit For Grades 5-8, Diane R. Kopec

Maine Collection

Discovering Maine's Prehistory Through Archaeology : An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Unit for Grades 5-8

Developed by Diane R. Kopec for the Maine Historic Preservation Commission (Draft Edition), Augusta, Me., 1988.

Contents: Acknowledgements / Introduction / Description / Organization & General Procedures / Educational Goals & Behavioral Objectives / Unit Plan / What is Archaeology / Doing Archaeology: The Archaeologist & Methods / Doing Archaeology: Prehistory / Doing Archaeology: Excavation & Interpretation / Living Archaeology / Native Americans Today / You and Archaeology / Sources. References, Teacher Bibliography and Glossary

150 Years Of Education In Maine, Kermit S. Nickerson

Maine Collection

150 Years of Education in Maine

Kermit S. Nickerson, Deputy Commissioner of Education

State of Maine, Department of Education, Augusta, 1970.

Sesqui-Centennial History of Maine's Educational System and the Growth and Development of the Maine State Department of Education.

Contents: Foreword / 150 Years / Part I - Education in Maine Prior to 1900 / Part II - Development of the State Department of Education

The Oracle 11/17/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

What a Poem Is-Robert Peter Tristram Coffin -- Entertainments Galore -- Art for Christmas -- Santa Needs Help -- Safety Education -- Alumni Notes -- A New "Vic" -- Nationwide Exams for Teachers

The Oracle 06/11/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Senior Dance Opens Commencement Weekend -- Mr. Brown Retires After 31 Years At G.N.S. -- Industrial Arts Course Offered this Summer -- More Students Receive Teaching Positions -- Girls Keep Busy With Many Activities -- Gorham Runner-up in Conference

The Oracle 05/15/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Popularity Contest Winners Announced -- Richard Hallett, Author, Speaks Here -- What's Right With Education? -- "Mothers of History" Presented By Poetry Club -- Return of Many Veterans to Diamond Raises Hope of Successful Season

The Oracle 03/16/1941, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dramatic Club to Present "American Passport" -- Dr. Russell Addresses Students -- Fraternities Initiate -- New York Convention Delegates Elected -- Dr. Payson Smith Speaks Here -- Alumni Entertained on Back-To-Gorham Day -- Wind Up Season At Salem

The Oracle 12/20/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dr. Payson Smith Addresses Students -- Gorham Helps the Red Cross -- Fraternities-The Bunk? -- Library Club Celebrates Book Week -- On Cleaning A Room -- Gorham Wins Opener

The Oracle 11/21/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Gorham Delegates Make for Boston Trip -- We Welcome You -- Students Take Over-And How!! -- G.N.S. - 1940 Model -- Superintendents and Principals Welcomed -- We All Want School Spirit But- -- No Lack Of Opportunities

The Oracle 08/1940, Gorhm Normal School

Oracle, The

Registration Breaks All Records -- Faculty at Gorham Present Varied Courses -- Guest Speakers Come to Gorham -- Why Did You Come to Summer School? -- Afternoon Sail July 17 -- Campus Susie -- Side Glances at Sport

The Oracle 06/07/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Dr. Russell Resigns After 35 Years As Principal -- Dr. Bailey Becomes Principal of G.N.S. in September -- Dr. Bamberger Gives Enlightening Talk -- May Ball Brings 'Em Back -- Farmington Comes to Gorham for May Play-Day

The Oracle 03/29/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

New York, Here They Come- -- Junior Dance -- Selective Admissions -- Foreign Correspondent Speaks Here -- Initiation-Through the Pledgees' Eyes

The Oracle 03/12/1940, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Back To Gorham Day -- Musical Pageant of America -- Porter High School Wins Tournament At G.N.S. -- Education and Cooperation-Washington -- Gorham Hit

The Oracle 12/19/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Walter E. Russell Chapter F.T.A. Recently Formed at G.N.S. -- Outing Club and Library Club Busy at Work and Play -- Modern Educational Objectives -- G.N.S. Men Express Appreciation: Give Mr. Wieden Jacket WIth "G"

The Oracle 10/25/1935, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Large Percent of '39 Grads Find Positions -- Past and Future -- New Teachers -- "To Strive, To Seek, To Find" -- Growth and Expansion Keynote Latest Changes -- Alumni News -- Dr. Russell's Day

The Oracle 06/14/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Fashion Show at G.N.S. -- Seniors Present Play -- A Vacation in Bermuda -- Graduation Questions -- Gorham Plans -- May Ball -- Sports

The Oracle 03/31/1939, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Glee Clubs Present Operetta -- Second Back to Gorham -- Delegates to N.Y.C. -- New Moving Picture Machine -- Boys' Clubs -- New Students -- Athletics

The Oracle 11/08/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Superintendent's Day To Be Nov. 8 -- Welcome, Miss Dahl -- Co-operation Most Important Says Dr. Suhrie -- 94% of Classes of 1938 Doing Educational Work -- "Our Town" Read By Miss Clifford -- Recreation Room -- Fourth Year Class Organizes -- Active Fall Sports Program for 1938

The Oracle 03/18/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Eastern States Convention April seventh, eighth, ninth -- Normal School Sponsors First Back to Gorham Day -- George Albert Has Lead in Noel Coward Play -- Fraternity Notes -- "Lickety-Split Express" Carries Good Will Message -- New England Champs

The Oracle 08/03/1938, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

The Best of All Summer Schools -- Social Notes -- The Summer Session of 1938 -- Summer Session Faculty Members -- All Work, and No Play? -- The Summer Calendar -- Summer Sports

The Oracle 12/21/1937, Gorham Normal School

Oracle, The

Gorham Delegates at Boston Convention -- Dr. Russell Extends Season's Greetings -- William P.F. Robie -- While Snowflakes Fell -- Housekeepers' Hints -- Gorham Harriers -- Have You Heard About Choric Reading?