Maine State Grange

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Founded 1874 to give Maine farmers a greater voice in society, particularly in political matters; by 1907 there were 419 granges in the state with over 55,000 members. In addition to political activities, the grange offered discounted insurance programs, was active in a variety of charitable endeavors, and supported rural free delivery, prohibition, and equality for women members. During the depression the grange represented inexpensive entertainment with emphasis on community service after World War II. Granges in Maine were still politically active in the 1990s although farm related projects were often taken over by other organizations. Although its future in Maine remains uncertain, it will be remembered for its political activism, its social activities, and its greater leadership role for women.

From the description of Maine State Grange records, 1875-1996. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71059964

The Maine State Grange was organized in 1873. It was a fraternal order whose purpose was the intellectual, social, and financial improvement of the farmer and his family. Local community chapters were called subordinate granges; some local chapters also had juvenile or junior granges for members 5 to 14 years old. Pomona granges were county level granges that included a number of subordinate granges within their jurisdiction.

From the description of Subordinate, juvenile and pomona grange records, 1873-2003. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 54896505

Archival Resources
Role Title Holding Repository
referencedIn Day, Clarence Albert, 1883-1981. Grange yesterdays / by Clarence A. Day. Raymond H. Fogler Library
referencedIn Nutter, Mary Ann Elizabeth Beals, 1847-1942. Diary, 1927. Dexter Historical Society
referencedIn Easler family. Easler family papers, 1940-2003 bulk 1940-1990. Maine Historical Society Library
creatorOf Maine State Grange. Maine State Grange records, 1875-1996. Maine Historical Society Library
creatorOf Maine State Grange. Subordinate, juvenile and pomona grange records, 1873-2003. Raymond H. Fogler Library
referencedIn Jones, John K. Maine Grange images, 1987-1988. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Andrews, Orville D., Mrs. Diaries, 1913-1915 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
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associatedWith Andrews, Orville D., Mrs. person
associatedWith Day, Clarence Albert, 1883-1981. person
associatedWith Easler family. family
associatedWith Jones, John K. person
associatedWith Maine. Legislature. corporateBody
associatedWith Mount Sugar Loaf Grange #111 (Carrabassett Valley, Me.) corporateBody
associatedWith National Grange. corporateBody
associatedWith Nutter, Mary Ann Elizabeth Beals, 1847-1942. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Maine
South Paris (Me.)
Rumford (Me.)
Dixfield (Me.)
Portland (Me.)
Augusta (Me.)
Carrabassett Valley (Me. : Town)
Rockland (Me.)
Maine
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Country life
Farmers
Rural women
Temperance
Women
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Active 1875

Active 1996

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