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Portland, Maine
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Boatbuilding: Stepping the Mast and Rigging
Year
1980
Rigging the Endeavor was a week long process for Ralph Stanley and his crew. Sheryl Lane documents the handiwork that went into preparing the boat.
Type
Photography
Title
Bridal Shops
Year
1998
Cate Tynan documents the experiences of women trying to find the perfect wedding dress, and how getting prepared for their wedding made them realize more about themselves than they realized.
Type
published content
Title
Rhythm of the Loom
Year
1984
For generations, Bessie Swain has taught individuals in New England how to weave. Heather Walker speaks to Swain about her craft.
Type
published content
Title
Flintlocks
Year
1977
With an interest in firearms from a young age, Monty Washburn began making guns for himself. Laurie Astrowsky and others document Washburn's interest in guns and the work that goes into crafting one.
Type
published content
Title
Something Old, Something New
Year
2000
Cate Tynan documents the experiences of women trying to find the perfect wedding dress, and how getting prepared for their wedding made them realize more about themselves than they realized.
Type
published content
Title
Go Back Home, Senabeh
Year
1979
As the spiritual leader of the Penobscots, Senabeh believes he must make a last stand alongside his peoples. Pamela Wood speaks to Senabeh about how he defines his lonely Indianhood.
Type
published content
Title
I Never Lied in My Life
Year
1980
Andrea Downs and Cynthia Pinkham highlight the life of Cecil Kelley, a fisherman from Jonesport. Kelley shares several of his stories as well.
Type
published content
Title
The Ice House
Year
1974
Kim Lovejoy speaks to two residents in Kennebunk, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kingsbury, about their personal histories.
Type
published content
Title
On the Waterfront: Johnny Craig
Year
1983
Pamela Wood highlights the life of John A. Craig, a former longshoreman of 43 years in Eastport. Wood speaks to Craig about stories from along the waterfront.
Type
published content
Title
Bait Girl
Year
1974
Getting up at 5 o'clock every morning for the past two summers, Anne Pierter is a bait girl on a lobster boat. Anne Pierter documents her experience working on a lobster boat.
Type
published content
Title
Lofting and Making Molds
Year
1980
As an experienced boatbuilder, Tim Dowling understands the importance of being accurate in lofting. Dorothy O'Keefe documents the work Dowling does as a boatbuilder.
Type
published content
Title
Medicine Man of the Penobscots
Year
1979
On Indian Island, there is a shaman who still represents the traditional Indian culture. Pamela Wood speaks to Senabeh about what it means to be a medicine man and his other experiences.
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