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Fryeburg (Me.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Anna Barrows papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0018
Collection Scope and Content This collection includes several folders of Barrows' notes and drafts of lectures on the subject of demonstration lectures. Also included are some of Barrows' published articles and other ephemeral material on the topic of home economics education. There is correspondence between family members, a number of Barrows' vital records (birth certificate, will, etc.), and material relating to Barrows' interest in gardening, antiques, and rare books. The collection includes over 30 original...
Dates: 1861-1948

Caroline Dana Howe collection

 Collection
Identifier: 0163
Collection Scope and Content

This collection includes promotional material for Ashes for flame, and other poems.

Dates: 1886

Daphne Winslow Merrill papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0226
Collection Scope and Content

This collection includes manuscripts of Merrill's articles and the book "More Cones From the Pines of Maine," as well as copies of published articles. Also included is literary correspondence with the publishers of Merrill's poetry. A scrapbook contains reader responses and clippings pertaining to "More Cones." There is material on the history and activities of the Maine Writers Research Club, as well as publications of other organizations with which Merrill was affiliated.

Dates: 1954-1992

Georgiana Souther Barrows papers

 Collection
Identifier: 0029
Collection Scope and Content

This collection includes correspondence from Georgiana to her husband and her mother-in-law, and from her husband when he was in the Maine Senate. There are several verse manuscripts, one of which ("Dirge") is signed by Georgiana Barrows. Also included are 2 sheets of music (one unsigned manuscript, one published piece of music by Edward Howe, Jr.) There are also several photographs, including one of Georgiana, her husband and children, taken circa 1890.

Dates: 1856-1904; Majority of material found within 1856-1890