Papers, 1845-1871.

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Papers, 1845-1871.

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Chiefly letters and documents concerning the projection and construction of the European and North American Railroad and other railroad activities in Maine and New England in which Poor played a leading part; together with material relating to the various state committees on which Poor served and manuscripts on state history written by him.

2.75 linear ft. (500 items)

Maine Historical Society Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8062389

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Lescarbot, Marc, 1570?-1630?

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European and North American Railway Company

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The European and North American Railway Company was chartered by the Maine legislature in 1850 to construct a railroad to an ice free harbor in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia in order to shorten ocean voyages between North America and Europe. The company was incorporated in 1853 with John A. Poor as president. Building plans languished for years but were revived in 1864 when funding was secured. The company received credit of $1,000,000 from the city of Bangor to build the line and was also grante...

Poor, John A. (John Alfred), 1808-1871

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Instrumental in establishing early railroads in Maine, expecially the Portland to Montreal line (Atlantic and St. Lawrence Rail Road Co.). From the description of John A. Poor railroads scrapbook, 1844-1871. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 325110458 Perhaps the same as John Alfred Poor, historian and Maine railroad man. If it is, some of the earlier documents are probably in another hand. From the description of John A. Poor natural histor...

Gorges, Ferdinando, 1629-1718

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Ferdinando Gorges (1629-1719) was the grandson of Sir Ferdinando Gorges who secured title to the province of Maine in 1639. Sir Ferdinando through many efforts attempted to raise enough funds to colonize the province, but eventually his domain was sold to Massachusetts. From the description of Letter : Westminister, London, to Gentlemen, 1670 July 7. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 37834201 ...