Colcord, Lincoln, 1883-1947

Lincoln Colcord was a notable Maine author and translator of stories about the sea. Like his sister, Joanna Colcord, he was born at sea during a voyage of his father, ship's master Lincoln A. Colcord, undertaken after his marriage to Joanna French Sweetser. Ship's masters were allowed to bring their families with them on voyages. Joanna and Lincoln, Jr., were schooled at sea by their mother and others during their father's ocean voyages. Always listing Searsport, Me., as their official residence as children, they were graduates (even if in absentia) of Searsport local schools before going to university. Lincoln Colcord was also active in the beginnings of the Penobscot Marine Mauseum. Joanna Colcord completed graduate degrees and became a notable social worker and author with the Russell Sage Foundation, New York, N.Y.

From the description of Lincoln Colcord collection, 1825-1993. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747276420

Railroad engineer, news correspondent, editor.

From the description of Letters to Glen Walton Blodgett and Mr. Baxter, 1917, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 63206140

Lyricist.

From the description of Autograph card signed : [n.p.], [193-?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270923778