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  1. 24. Arthur Fox Jr.'s "A Young Man's Memories of Lovell" Program - 1993.11.0001

    Arthur Fox, Jr. speaking at a Library Program titled "A Young Man's Memories of Lovell" on July 19, 1993. The original tape was transferred onto a CD by the Maine Folklife Center. We have a copy of the original tape. The tape was transcribed in 2011 by Irene St. Germain and in 2012 by Linda Legere. Fox talks about his family and his father's business storing boats and giving boat rides on Kezar. He also describes the families living in West Love...

    Record Type: Archive

  2. Aircraft Observation Post - 2006.46.0002

    The Aircraft Observation Post in West Lovell, used during World War II. The Ground Observers Corps served as aircraft spotters, and each town had an observation post which was manned by civilian volunteers. Lovell's post was in West Lovell and Bill Vinton was the area supervisor. The building was across the street from 738 West Lovell Road. Taken from Photo CD #2.

    Record Type: Photo

    Aircraft Observation Post
  3. Bill & Catherine Vinton with Daughters - 2004.69.0010

    Bill and Catherine Vinton with two daughters, Lyn & Frannie. Taken from Photo CD #10.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bill & Catherine Vinton with Daughters
  4. "Bill" Vinton - 2000.06.0001

    Sumner Brainerd Vinton, or Bill Vinton at work. He was a Lovell Potter. 1 additional copy is in file.

    Record Type: Photo

    "Bill" Vinton
  5. Bill Vinton - 2009.59.0007

    Bill Vinton standing in some mud with his daughter Betsy. Taken from Photo CD #5.

    Record Type: Photo

    Bill Vinton
  6. Catherine and Bill Vinton's Camp - 2018.58.0015

    Catherine and Bill Vinton's Camp. Also on Photo CD #1 (Bassett).

    Record Type: Photo

    Catherine and Bill Vinton's Camp
  7. Edna Heim, Hallie Harriman, Helen Brown, Catherine & Bill Vinton - 2004.20.0006

    Photo taken circa 1953: (Left to right) Edna Heim, Hallie Harriman, Helen (Naun) Brown, Catherine Vinton, Bill Vinton. Also on Photo CD's #1 & #4.

    Record Type: Photo

    Edna Heim, Hallie Harriman, Helen Brown, Catherine & Bill Vinton
  8. Lovell as a Resort Town Scrapbook, 1952 - 1992.01.0292

    In 1952 the 3rd through 8th grade classes at Annie Heald School compiled a scrapbook titled "Lovell as a Resort Town". The book included a short history of tourism in Lovell, town vital statistics, information on businesses, churches and organizations and a group of letters written by seasonal residents and visitors to Lovell. The students had sent out letters to "well-known people who spend their vacations here, have camps or have homes of their...

    Record Type: Archive

  9. Marriages, Births, Deaths 1940-1950 - 2019.01.0023

    Town of Lovell Clerk's records for marriages, births, and deaths from 1940 to 1950. The original records are in the town safe. They have been photocopied and indexed, which can be found in a notebook titled "Marriages, Births, Deaths 1940-1950."

    Record Type: Archive

  10. Nellie Vinton - 1974.02.0076

    Nellie Vinton, "Bill" Vinton's mother.

    Record Type: Photo

    Nellie Vinton
  11. Obituaries - 1974.02.0692

    Nine notebooks of obituary newsclippings, all indexed.

    Record Type: Archive

  12. Picnicing on Bald Face - 2004.69.0007

    The Vinton family picnicing on Bald Face. Taken from Photo CD #10.

    Record Type: Photo

    Picnicing on Bald Face
  13. Scrapbook 43 - Eleanor Walker - 2018.10.0212

    A scrapbook compiled by Eleanor Walker filled with Christmas Cards she received over the years. The scrapbook is on the third shelf of the upstairs steel cabinet.

    Record Type: Archive

  14. Vinton, "Bill" S. Brainerd - 1974.02.1080

    Information on Bill Vinton. Located in the file category "People".

    Record Type: Archive

  15. Vinton Family Boat - 2004.69.0001

    Two images of an old wooden boat owned by the Vinton family. Taken from Photo CD #10.

    Record Type: Photo

    Vinton Family Boat
  16. Vinton, John R. - "S. Brainerd Vinton, A Study" - 1974.44.0001

    Manuscript by John Vinton about his father, S. Brainerd Vinton. Located in the file category "Manuscripts".

    Record Type: Archive

  17. Vinton, John - "Vintons' Camp in West Lovell" - 2012.67.0001

    A manuscript by John Vinton about living year-round on Kezar Lake.

    Record Type: Archive

  18. Water Activity at Vinton's Camps - 2004.69.0003

    Water activity at Vinton's Camps. Taken from Photo CD #10.

    Record Type: Photo

    Water Activity at Vinton's Camps
  19. Wedding Announcements - 1974.02.0694

    Notebook containing newsclippings of wedding announcements. The names are indexed and the clippings are sorted by Husband's last name

    Record Type: Archive

  20. Williams, Robert - "The Culture of Summer: Some Camps of West Lovell, 1920-1940" - 2012.22.0001

    Essay titled "The Culture of Summer: Some Camps of West Lovell, 1920-1940", to be used in the future publication on the history of West Lovell. Located in the file category "Manuscripts".

    Record Type: Archive

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