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| Maine Historical Records Repository Guide |
| Based on the 1997 survey of repositories by the Maine Historical Records Advisory Board and the Maine State Archives |
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| Berwick Academy |
| 31 Academy Street | South Berwick, ME 03908- |
| Repository: |
| PHONE: | (207) 384-2164, ext: | FAX: | (207) 384-2164 | EMAIL: |
| Internet: |
| Research Facilities Schedule |
| SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
| By appointment | 9-2 | By appointment | 9-2 |
| EXCEPTIONS: | Follow the private school schedule. | APPOINTMENTS: | Recommended |
| Collection Characteristics |
| 8. Types of Record Formats | 9. Time Periods Covered | 10. Subject Areas in Collection |
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| MANUSCRIPTS: | Some | PRE-1776: | None | MARITIME: | None |
| PHOTOGRAPHS: | Half | 1776-1820: | A few items | BUSINESS/INDUSTRY: | A few items |
| MAPS: | A few items | 1820-1860: | Some | TRANSPORTATION: | None |
| CARDSVIEWS:* | A few items | 1860-1900: | Some | AGRICULTURE: | None |
| BROADPOST:** | Some | 1900-1940: | Some | RELIGIOUS: | A few items |
| AUDIO TAPES: | A few items | 1940-present | Some | MUNICIPAL RECORDS: | None |
| MOTIONFILMS: | Some | Paper Records: | 30 | linear feet | MILITARY: | A few items |
| VIDEO TAPES: | A few items | _____________________________ | PERSONAL PAPERS: | Some |
| Collections Notes: | #10: School memorabilia and photos -- Most. Records of noted alumni -- Some. |
| Content/ | Records are of/or related to Berwick Academy. Include historical development; documents of |
| Scope: | incorporation; founders; catalogues from 1840's; school publications since 1880's; programs |
| from mid 1800's of events; information on famous graduates including Sarah Orne Jewett, |
| Gladys Hasty Carroll, several Burleighs, Lords, Hayes, Foggs, Varneys, Goodwins, and many |
| others; some maps and architectural plans of buildings; books written by graduates; records |
| of alumni. |
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| * Postcards and/or stereo views | ** Broadsides and/or posters | Last Update: | 1/1/98 |