Maine Life and Culture
Donna M. Loring papers, 1956–2016, undated
A rich resource for researchers interested in the unique role of Maine's Tribal Representatives, the history and current state of affairs for the Wabanaki people of Maine, and state politics in Maine.
Joyce Butler collection, 1969-2014
Consists mostly of published articles and essays on Maine history, written by Butler between 1970-1986. Also included are promotional material and reviews for her published books, and one folder of biographical material.
Manuscript Volumes collection, 1838-1952, undated
An artificial collection made up of diaries, albums, scrapbooks, ledgers, day books, copy and commonplace books written by various unpublished Maine women writers.
Marie Donahue papers, 1904-2008
These papers offer a unique portrait of a literary life anchored in South Berwick, Maine, much of it centering around Sarah Orne Jewett. There is correspondence between Donahue and numerous literary figures including Gladys Hasty Carroll, Dorothy Healy, and Douglas Alvord, as well as Senators Margaret Chase Smith and George Mitchell.
Mary R. Calvert collection, 1975-1996
The bulk of this collection is composed of research materials used by Calvert for her works on the Kennebec River Valley.