Author Archives: Don Taylor

Scrapbook ca. 1935

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Don Taylor

This scrapbook is from the estate of Margaret Small; it is attributed to Lena Peterson Walker, wife of Charles Walker. That attribution has not been proven. The scrapbook includes materials as early as 1913 and as late as 1935. The … Continue reading →

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Atlas of Cumberland Co. Maine

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Don Taylor

Atlas of Cumberland Co. Maine From actual surveys by and under the Direction of F. W. Beers Assisted by Geo. P. Sanford and others. Published by P. W. Beers & Co. 93 & 95 Maiden Lane New York 1871 Main … Continue reading →

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Clipping by RICHARD HALLET  [Accession # 89.9.1441]

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Don Taylor

Surname File – Ring Query 556 Evidently, no one knows anything about the Ring family of Scarborough. There were apparently several different families. Those of Yarmouth are another branch not related to the Scarborough family. It is most confusing because … Continue reading →

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April 2019 – SHS Website Activities

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Don Taylor

New items added to the website during April 2019. Main Room Bookcase (Back) Scarborough Annual Reports     Rear Room Photo Box 2 Added: Fire Department Added: Town Hall Posted to the Maine State Library Scarborough Civil Defense Mobile Canteen … Continue reading →

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Valentine Display at Museum

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Don Taylor

Harkening back to simpler times, Curator Becky Delaware has put together an exhibit remembering Valentine Days gone by. Visit the Scarborough Historical Museum now through February 9th and see the curated displays. The Museum is open Tuesdays from 9AM until Noon … Continue reading →

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