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  1. 160 Christian Hill Road - 2018.01.0006

    160 Christian Hill Road. Taken from Photo CD #15. Used in the Spring 2018 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    160 Christian Hill Road
  2. 1918 Influenza Epidemic - 2020.01.0012

    Information on the 1918 influenza or "Spanish Flu" epidemic. Located in the file category "Disasters". The Spring 2020 newsletter had the following article on this topic, written by Catherine Stone: During the winter of 1917-1918, Lovell experienced an outbreak of measles that spread throughout the community. Vaccines to prevent the disease did not become available until 1963, so the highly contagious disease, though not often fatal, spread th...

    Record Type: Archive

  3. 1921 Slab City School Pupils - 2000.12.0001

    School pupils at Slab City School in 1921. Left to right rear: Esther Kendall, Ina Taylor, Chet Rowe, John Fox, Marjorie Taylor, Etta Rowe. Left to right front: Lewis "Jim" Rowe, Pauline Kendall, John Palmer. There are tape recorded comments to accompany the scanned photo. Taken from Photo CD #2. Used in the Fall 2023 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    1921 Slab City School Pupils
  4. 196 Christian Hill Road - 2001.08.0001

    The Frank Watson House. A farm on Christian Hill Road owned by Frank Watson until the mid 1930's. For many years Sadie and Eugene Flint resided here. They had a small farm and took "Summer Boarders." Perley Downs and family owned the property for a long time. Address is 196 Christian Hill Road. Used in the Spring 2018 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    196 Christian Hill Road
  5. 2015 Lovell Old Home Days - 2015.46.0001

    Sixteen photos of Lovell Old Home days on July 18, 2015. #SP5266 was used in the Winter 2025 newsletter. Taken from Photo CD #2.

    Record Type: Photo

    CD5251. Sign for the Event
  6. 2316. Down the Lake, Browns Camps - 1974.18.0004

    Postcard titled: "2316. Down the Lake, Browns Camps". Used in the Spring 2008 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    2316.  Down the Lake, Browns Camps
  7. 3 Exterior Views of Rambling Timbers - 2006.23.0044

    3 views of the exterior of Rambling Timbers, the main house at Hewnoaks. #1832 was used in the Spring 2015 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    1830
  8. 68th Reunion of Annie Heald Graduates from 1948 - 2016.04.0006

    On Monday August 1, 2016 Albert Stearns hosted the 68th year reunion of the Annie Heald Grammar School 1948 graduating class of 8 students. All remaining 5 graduates attended. Front row L to R: Nancy Stearns Pitman, Merilyn Norton Stocklen, Glenice Harmon Denison. Back row: Albert Stearns, Don Quincy. Three classmates - Wayne Gilman, June Thompson, and Ann Wakefield - were deceased at this time. Taken from Photo CD #11. Used in the Fall 2016 News...

    Record Type: Photo

    68th Reunion of Annie Heald Graduates from 1948
  9. 8th Graders Visiting Augusta, May 1948 - 2008.12.0001

    The 8th grade class at Annie Heald School on the capital steps in Augusta in May 1948. Front, from left to right: Ann Wakefield (the only 8th grader attending the North Lovell School), Nancy Stearns, Merilyn Norton, June Thompson, Glenice Harmon. Back, from left to right: Wayne Gilman, Albert Stearns, Donald Quincy. Taken from Photo CD #3. Used in the Fall 2016 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    8th Graders Visiting Augusta, May 1948
  10. Abraham Andrews Barker - 1992.01.0055

    Portrait of Abraham Andrews Barker. Charlotte Hobbs wrote " Probably the strongest man who ever lived in Lovell. Built the Ben Russell place. Moved to Pennsylvania. His descendants became very wealthy. He was a Representative to Congress from Pennsylvania. Friend of Abraham Lincoln." Well known as an Abolitionist. Used in the Fall 2019 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    Abraham Andrews Barker
  11. Advertisement for Semple Steam Power - 2018.61.0004

    An advertisement for Semple Steam Power: "Enjoy the pleasure of your own steamboat... Semple Steam Power for Launches and Houseboats. Safe, Dependable, Economical, Quiet. Image used in the Winter 2019 newsletter. Taken from Photo CD #15.

    Record Type: Photo

    Advertisement for Semple Steam Power
  12. Aerial Plan for Evergreen Valley - 2004.63.0001

    The aerial plan for Evergreen Valley. Same as #1534. Used in the Fall 2008 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    Aerial Plan for Evergreen Valley
  13. A.I. Hamblen - 1986.01.0071

    Portrait of A.I. Hamblen, the Lovell photographer. Used in the Spring 2009 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    A.I. Hamblen
  14. Albra Lord, Sarah Lord and Niece - 2004.09.0002

    Albra Lord, his wife Sarah and his niece standing outside the basket shop. Taken from Photo CD #1. Used in the Winter 2015 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    Albra Lord, Sarah Lord and Niece
  15. Albra Lord Sitting by a Tree - 2004.09.0004

    Albra Lord sitting by a tree. Taken from Photo CD #1. Used in the Winter 2015 Newsletter. Also on Photo CD #15 (Bennett).

    Record Type: Photo

    Albra Lord Sitting by a Tree
  16. All Enjoy the Lobster Cook-out at Boulder Brook - 2002.07.0008

    Postcard titled: "All Enjoy the Lobster Cook-out at Boulder Brook, Center Lovell Maine E48C". On the back of the postcard is written: "Nearest to camera: Hattie Lyons and her son, Dr. Vosburg Lyons. Taken about 1951/52 probably. Waitress standing center .........Merilyn Norton". Hattie Lyons was the owner of Boulder Brook for many years. 2 copies. Used in the Summer 2022 newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    All Enjoy the Lobster Cook-out at Boulder Brook
  17. Alpheus Hamblen's Photography Studio at #4 - 1992.01.0028

    Alpheus Hamblen's traveling photography studio. Hamblen served in the Civil War and lived at #4 at the Barker place, later the Howard Allen home. Used in the Spring 2009 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    Alpheus Hamblen's Photography Studio at #4
  18. Al Stearns, 2024 - 2025.02.0002

    Eight photos of Al Stearns working on his property in 2024. #SP8008 was used in the Winter 2025 newsletter. Taken from Photo CD #19.

    Record Type: Photo

    SP8006
  19. Al Stearns and his Trout - 2009.20.0003

    Al Stearns as a young lad with a plentiful catch of trout. Used in the Winter 2025 newsletter. Taken from Photo CD #5.

    Record Type: Photo

    Al Stearns and his Trout
  20. Amelia (Gordon) Walker - 1974.02.0476

    Amelia (Gordon) Walker outside her home. Original is in the possession of Phyllis (Walker) Chandler. Used in the Fall 2011 Newsletter.

    Record Type: Photo

    Amelia (Gordon) Walker

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