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Greenwood Family Papers, 1773-1973, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Papers, 1773-1973, of the Greenwood family. Most of the family lived in Farmington, Maine or its environs and the majority of the papers originate from their businesses and interests in the area.

The earliest papers are from Joseph Greenwood of Dublin, NH. Joespeh was a leading citizen of Dublin, serving as Selectman, Treasurer, Town Clerk, schoolmaster, Justice of the Peace, and Representative to the First Provincial Congress of New Hampshire.

Nathaniel Greenwood, Jr., Joseph's grandson, was the first of the family to move to Farmington, Maine in 1832 with his wife, Huldah (Howe) Greenwood. Nathaniel and Huldah had ten children, …

Schrumpf (Brownie And William E.) Papers, 1905-1990s, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Papers of Brownie Schrumpf, a newspaper columnist and gastronomic guru in the Bangor area and of an agricultural economist. Includes columns, cookbooks, recipes, notebooks, menus and correspondence. Many of the cookbooks and much of the material relates to Maine.

Taylor (Paul E.) Collection, 1750-1953, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The collection consists of printed documents and manuscript material collected by Paul E. Taylor; it reflects his wide-ranging interests and collecting habits. The collection is arranged in two series.

Series I, Printed Material, includes books, pamphlets, catalogs, advertisements, etc.;

Series II, Manuscript Material, contains original documents including diaries, letters, logbooks of vessels, scrapbooks, family papers, etc.

Each series is arranged alphabetically by author or if the author is unknown by title.

The published items are mostly concerned with the history of Maine, New England and New York; many were published in Maine or Massachusetts. The manuscripts are also primarily concerned …

Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Records, 1884-1983, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Records of the lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Rockland, Maine as well as a folder of records of the ladies' auxiliary, the Miriam Rebekah Lodge. Included are applications for membership, general correspondence, correspondence about sickness and funeral benefits, financial records and copies of proclamations issued by the national and state lodges.

Turner Family Papers, 1835-1963, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Collection contains personal papers of the Turner family of Isle au Haut, Maine. Included is correspondence among family members, primarily letters to John Turner, 1852-1889, from his son Asa and others; and letters to Lucretia Turner, 1850-1889, from daughters Elcy and Mary Abigail, son Asa, and other family members. Also found in the collection are letters to Asa, 1860-1869, including those from friends serving in the Civil War. The collection also contains a photograph album of scenes of Isle au Haut, 1886-1963, many taken by John C. Turner, depicting buildings, people, the harbor, vessels, etc. Postcards of island scenes are …

Perkins Family Papers, 1700-1945, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The collection contains notes and information on the Perkins family gathered and compiled from around 1911 to 1913 by Enoch Perkins of Malden, Massachusetts. Also included are letters to various generations of the family written between 1772 and 1885 as well as legal documents, wills, deeds, receipts and other family papers dating from 1700 to 1901. Newspaper clippings about family members, poetry and various artifacts are also found as part of the collection. A folder of letters from 1846 to 1888 written to Nelson Bean and his son Byron Bean, both of New Sharon, Maine, is also included in the …

Dow (George F.) Research Records, 1854-1979, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Records (photocopies) compiled and used by George F. Dow in his research on the history and families of Nobleboro, Me.

Dingley Family Papers, 1855-1916, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Letters, diaries, (1855-59), speeches, and scrapbooks of Frank Lambert Dingley (1840-1918), editor of the Lewiston Journal, biography and other papers relating to Nelson Dingley (1832-1899), Governor of Maine, and other family members.

Delano Family Papers, 1866-1990, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Includes family photographs, letters, documents, and autographs of some noted personalities. Also includes genealogy of Delano and Hartwell families.

Davis (Meyer) Collection, 1880-1977, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The Meyer Davis collection reflects the career of a society orchestra leader. Included are day books (of news clippings and publicity), photo albums, artifacts, letters, and other materials about the Davis family and the orchestra.

Arnold (Walter L.) Papers, 1893-1980, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The collection contains diaries, letters, and bills, business catalogs, books and articles by and about Walter Arnold, as well as a small group of books owned by him. Arnold was very much aware of the historical value of his papers and carefully annotated many items in the collection, giving insight into their history and meaning.

Walter Arnold kept a daily diary from 1919 through 1976 in which he recorded his activities, the weather, and the wildlife he saw and hunted. Written in his vivid style, the diaries give a clear picture of his long and adventuresome life. He also kept …

Greek Letter Societies (University Of Maine) Records, 1880-1995, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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Materials from fraternities, sororities, and other Greek letter societies at the University of Maine at Orono. Includes membership lists, correspondence, newspaper clippings, photographs, audiotape, and slides.

Sweetser Family Papers, 1895-1910, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The papers consist of letters, diaries, photographs, and memo books. There is also an index to correspondence compiled by Elizabeth Sweetser Baxter.

Brown Family Letters, 1860-1997, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University Of Maine

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The collection contains 47 letters from members of the Brown family written primarily between 1860 and 1875. The letters are arranged chronologically. Most were written by Josiah S. Brown and Zachariah B. Brown, Jr. to their father and their five brothers in Burton, New Brunswick. Several of Josiah's letters describe his experiences in the Civil War, his reaction to the death of Abraham Lincoln, and his migration to the West after being mustered out of the Army. Information assembled by family members about his military record is also included. The letters from Zachariah touch on his life in a logging …