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The Mount Katahdin Peaks: The First 12 Women Climbers, 1849-1855, William W. Geller

Maine History Documents

This article traces the chronology of the first twelve women to climb Mount Katahdin in Maine, using historical accounts and clues to identify women mentioned only with pseudonyms in newspaper accounts during the era of 1849 to 1855.

A Life Of Service And An Easter Meditation, Grace Coburn Smith

Maine History Documents

Eulogy written for Sarah Abby Libby Hanson (1844-1929) and poems written for Easter in 1928, printed in 1931.

The Story Of Hannah Weston: And Her Part In The First Naval Engagement Of The Revolution, June 12, 1775, Daughters Of The American Revolution, Hannah Weston Chapter (Machias, Me.)

Maine History Documents

A brief history of the area of Machias, Maine and events that led to the capture of the Margaretta in the first naval battle of the American Revolution. The text describes the efforts of Hannah and Rebecca Weston to respond to a message that more powder, lead and pewter were needed sixteen miles away in Machias.

Constitution, By-Laws, Rules Of Order And List Of Members Of Mizpah Rebekah Degree Lodge No. 62, Independent Order Of Odd Fellows, Mizpah Rebekah Degree Lodge (Winterport, Me.)

Maine History Documents

The constitution, by-laws, rules of order and list of members of the Mizpah Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 63, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Winterport, Maine, founded January 29, 1903. Includes a list of "Past Noble Grands" from 1903 to 1920, a list of members, and deceased members, circa 1921.

The Case Against Woman Suffrage: The Most Important Question On The Ballot At The Special Election, September 10, 1917, Maine Association Opposed To Suffrage For Women

Maine History Documents

A scanned version of a pamphlet printed in 1917 to make the case against women having the right to vote. Distributed by the Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage for Women; Mrs. Clarence Hale, Portland, President; Mrs. Fred E. Hollis, Portland, Secretary.

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.

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.

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.

A Queen Amongst Women, By The Author Of "Dora Thorne"

Maine History Documents

An issue of The Leisure Hour Library featuring, "A Queen Amongst Women. A Novel. By the Author of 'Dora Thorne.'" New Series, Volume I, No. 89, June 26, 1886.

The American Ladies' Memorial; An Indispensable Home Book For The Wife, Mother, Daughter, H. B. Skinner, J. B. Hall

Maine History Documents

Full title: The American ladies' memorial; an indispensable home book for the wife, mother, daughter; in fact useful to every lady throughout the United States. Embellished with numerous engravings, illustrative of the contents of the work.

Sections include Embroidery, Dress-Making, Millinery, The Florist, Ladies' Toilette, Ladies' Book of Etiquette, Drawing and Painting, and Acrostic Poems for Albums.

An Address Delivered At The Inauguration Of Rev. Joseph Muenscher And Rev. John R. Cotting As Instructors In The Female Classical Seminary, Brookfield, Joseph Muenscher

Maine History Documents

Includes the speech delivered by Joseph Muenscher, names of members of the Board of Visitors, Trustees, instructors, course of study and textbooks used at the Female Classical Seminary.

An Address Delivered Before The Wiscasset Female Asylum, Oct. 8, 1811, Alden Bradford

Maine History Documents

An address at the first public meeting after the act of incorporation of the Wiscasset Female Asylum, '... to relieve the wants and improve the morals of such indigent females, as shall appear to be objects of charity.' - p. 8