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Text		Entries from the log book of the Schooner Emerald, 1859 Maine Historical Society, Text Captain Parsons, of Biddeford, Maine, kept this journal recording the 1859 fishing season for the schooner Emerald. The Emerald sailed out of Wood Island Harbor in Biddeford, fishing for cod and other groundfish. The journal details the day-to-day activiities of the vessel, including the landing and dressing of fish, the need to repair nets and gear, and sightings of sharks and whales. (Relevance: 5245) Find Similar Resources	Emerald (Ship) Log books -- 19th century -- United States -- Maine Log Books -- Maine Manuscripts Parsons Schooners Ships logs

Moving Image		Trails, Rails, and Roads MPBN: Home Series, Moving Image, 00:28:01 The story of transportation in Maine is the story of the state's ongoing challenge to keep its people connected both to economic markets and to each other. Whether it's Route 113 in western Maine, US Route 1 meandering up the coast, or the once plentiful rail routes that joined every corner of the state, Maine's communities have been formed by the patterns of transportation. (Relevance: 2787) Find Similar Resources	Transportation Railroads

Text		1847 agreement for ship building between James L. Todd and John Smith Maine Historical Society, Text Agreement between James L. Todd of Phippsburg with John Smith to build a ship. The names on the contract were changed on April 4, 1848. (Relevance: 2042) Find Similar Resources	Contracts Manuscripts Moody, William O. Shipbuilding -- Maine Shipbuilding -- Maine -- Phippsburg Smith, Jacob Smith, John Todd, James L.

Moving Image		They Came By Sea MPBN: Home Series, Moving Image, 00:28:01 Europeans arrived here by sea, attracted by the region's phenomenal fisheries and the natural resources visible on the coast. At first, they weren't interested in establishing permanent settlements but, as an appreciation for the economic value of Maine's natural resources grew, colonial settlement began. Today, Maine continues to rely on the economic advantages available through the natural resources of the coast. (Relevance: 1668) Find Similar Resources	Fishing/Fisherman History - Colonial Period

Text		List of Gilbertville Steam Lumber Mill property, 1906 Maine Historical Society, Text The inventory of property in the defunct Gilbertville Steam Lumber Mill was prepared for the Portland & Rumford Falls Railway. The value of equipment on the first floor was $3,405.00 in 1906. (Relevance: 1416) Find Similar Resources	Gilbertville Steam Lumber Co. (Me.) -- Inventories Mills -- Maine Portland & Rumford Falls Railway Company

Text		Agreement between Maine and Massachusetts Maine State Archives, Text Agreement between Maine and Massachusetts adjusting the personal concerns between the two states after separation; also mentions Penobscot Tribe. (Relevance: 1086) Find Similar Resources	Indians of North America Conflict-Stability: control of Maine, land disputes, French-English-Indians Indians -- land rights Native Americans Land Disputes

Moving Image		The Nation's Playground MPBN: Home Series, Moving Image, 00:28:01 With its remarkable coastline, deep-green forest, and rolling landscape, Maine has been a favorite place for visitors for over a century. During the late 1800s, trains and steamboats brought visitors to every corner of the state. Over the last century, tourism has grown into Maine’s largest industry. (Relevance: 811) Find Similar Resources	Recreation/Tourism Tourism -- Maine -- History

Text		Petition from Town of Pittston Fogler Special Collections, Text Petition from the town of Pittston to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the subject of statehood for the District of Maine. (Relevance: 788) Find Similar Resources	Settlements Statehood Maine State-local relations

Moving Image		The Penobscot Expedition and the Revolution MPBN: Home Series, Moving Image, 0:26:45 The Penobscot disaster is usually regarded as the worst American Naval disaster with the exception of Pearl Harbor. An accidental archeological discovery in the Penobscot River sheds new light on the desperate last moments of the worst defeat of the American Revolution. (Relevance: 667) Find Similar Resources	Penobscot Expedition, 1779 History - Revolutionary War United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783

Text		Passamaquoddy Indian Agent Report Maine State Archives, Text Report on the Pleasant Point reservation discussing the school, farming and the outbreak of smallpox. (Relevance: 617) Find Similar Resources	Indians of North America Education External Forces: economic, demographic, technology, disease, wars Indians -- cultural relationships, traditions, adaptations Indians -- Education Smallpox Native Americans

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