Portland (Me.)
Subject
Subject Source: Source Not Specified
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
J. Peter Monro landscape architecture collection
Collection
Identifier: Coll. 4292
Scope and Content note
This collection documents J. Peter Monro’s professional projects as a landscape designer and architect. Contents include landscape and architectural drawings, correspondence, contracts, reports, writings, news clippings, photographs, negatives, slides, and digital files. The collection reflects Monro’s work on residential, commercial, municipal, public, and conservation projects as a landscape designer, architect, and consultant, as well as trustee and advisor to non-profit public works.
Dates:
1983 - 2009
Found in:
Maine Historical Society
John Harris Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: Coll. 4228
Scope and Content note
The collection consists primarily of business and financial papers, including bills, receipts, inventories, promissory notes, and legal records. The business and financial papers reflect John Harris’ personal and professional activities, including the accounts of his store and his position as collector for the First Baptist Society. The collection also includes the records of legal disputes presented to Harris during his tenure as Justice of the Peace, as well as documents related to his...
Dates:
1811 - 1848
Found in:
Maine Historical Society
Stuart family collection
Collection
Identifier: Coll. 4121
Scope and Content note
Mostly photographs, including snapshots and professional images (black and white), as well as color illustrations (printed Christmas card), a letter and telegraph concerning financial matters, and a receipt, possibly for work being done on a ship. There are photographs of a farming activity, people participating in various recreational activities, formal portraits, and the family pets. Most of the photographs are unidentified. Also includes a photograph album of portraits taken in places...
Dates:
1855 - 1908; Majority of material found within 1889 - 1899
Found in:
Maine Historical Society