Adrian H. Scolten papers
Scope and Content note
Correspondence, writings, newspaper clippings, photograph, and other memorabilia including some papers relating to his unsuccessful bid for U.S. Senate in 1948, essays against marijuana, cigarettes, socialized medicine, and fluoridation.
Dates
- Creation: 1926 - 1976
Creator
- Scolten, Adrian H., 1891-1976 (Donor, Person)
Access
Unrestricted
Copyright
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Biographical note
Adrian H. Scolten (1891-1976) was a medical doctor in Portland, Maine. He published many articles on medical issues such as smoking, medical training and medical ethics. He was a long-time member of the Democratic Party and ran against Margaret Chase Smith for U.S. Senate in 1948, but lost. He was also considered for Ambassador to Holland.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Provenance
Gifts of Dr. Scolten on four separate occassions (acc. nos. MS73-43, MS73-67, MS74-59, MS75-8).
Processing note
In 2024, the collection was rehoused. Copies were made of the certificates of gift for the source file.
Subject
- United States. Congress. Senate (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Guide to the Adrian H. Scolten papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Donna Knoblock, Library Volunteer, November 20, 2024
- Date
- December 20, 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Maine Historical Society Repository