Records, 1907-1942.

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Records, 1907-1942.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54787831

Financial records of a local electric utility in Maine. Included are ledgers, journals, and registers.

41 ledgers ; 23-40 cm.

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7681674

Raymond H. Fogler Library

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Central Maine Power Company

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