Papers. 1934 NOV 4-DEC 14.

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Papers. 1934 NOV 4-DEC 14.

Photocopies of typewritten letters from Colcord to Harry L. Hopkins (Administrator, Federal Emergency Relief Administration.) Field reports from Colcord's survey of public opinion of U.S. relief policy. Writes about Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Erie, Pennsylvania and Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Discussed state of recovery, relief needs, public reaction and opinions, business and industry conditions, etc.

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Colcord, Lincoln, 1883-1947

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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...