Maine Historical Society collection, 1848-1902.

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Maine Historical Society collection, 1848-1902.

Joseph Williamson's correspondence and other records (bulk 1892-1902) about the Maine Historical Society (span 1848-1902). Among the materials are biographical sketches of Maine Historical Society members, membership voting ballots, responses from newly elected members, and correspondence and inquiries sent to the Society. Also includes:

.25 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8102920

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Maine Historical Society

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Founded in 1822, the Maine Historical Society is the third oldest historical society in the United States.The Maine Genealogical Society merged its genealogical book collections with MHS in 1922 and ceased to exist. A new organization with the same name was established in 1976. From the description of Maine Historical Society records, 1723-2006. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71128359 ...

Bryant, Joseph, 1839-1917

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Williamson, Joseph, 1828-1902

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Lawyer, historian, and author, of Belfast, Me. From the description of Joseph Williamson letters, 1819 and 1888. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 233979500 Joseph Willliamson was born in Belfast, Me., 5 Oct. 1828. He attended Bowdoin College, graduating in 1849. He received a Doctor of Literature degree from Bowdoin in 1896. He began his legal practice in 1852, serving as a lawyer, Belfast police court judge, and Belfast city solicitor. He wrote severa...