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Bowdoin College

 Organization

Found in 151 Collections and/or Records:

George H. Quinby papers

 Collection
Identifier: M260
Abstract

The collection contains correspondence, primarily concerning Quinby's professional and personal interest in dramatics and theater design; Bowdoin College class materials; research notes; and articles and lectures written by Quinby.

Dates: 1870-1983, undated (bulk 1923-1975); Majority of material found within 1923 - 1975

Gordon Lee Weil papers

 Collection
Identifier: M286
Abstract

Professional papers of Gordon Lee Weil (Bowdoin 1958), documenting his roles in Senator McGovern's presidential campaign (1970-1972) and as a consultant (Weil and Howe, Inc.) in Maine energy/utility matters (1986-2000).

Dates: 1954-2013 (bulk 1970-1974, 1986-2000); Majority of material found within 1970 - 2000

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow collection

 Collection
Identifier: M112
Abstract

Collection of correspondence, literary manuscripts and fair copies, images, clippings, and miscellaneous materials relating to the life and work of the poet and professor (Bowdoin College and Harvard University) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Dates: 1821-1995, undated; Majority of material found within 1821 - 1909

Herbert Ross Brown papers

 Collection
Identifier: M022
Abstract

The collection includes Herbert Ross Brown's personal correspondence, mostly with his wife, Ruth, and friends and colleagues, especially Wilmot Brookings Mitchell and Kenneth Sills; writings; and chapel talks.

Dates: 1900-1991, undated

In search of a living history of the Mary F. S. Searles science building of Bowdoin College

 Collection
Identifier: M194 .H355
Scope and Contents

Typescript term paper submitted for History of American education, Bowdoin College, tracing the development of the scientific curriculum and teaching science at Bowdoin College

Dates: 1974

Interview with Richard Burston

 Collection
Identifier: M194.3 B877
Scope and Contents

Recorded interview conducted on June 26, 2001 in Harpswell, Maine, centering on Richard Burston's student life at Bowdoin College and his experiences in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II

Dates: 2001

James E. Bassett Jr. papers

 Collection
Identifier: M213
Abstract

The collection contains Bassett's letters (1940-63) from Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater as well as from the Nixon campaigns; literary drafts of published and unpublished books, short stories, and plays; photographs; records of his naval service; and Bowdoin College memorabilia.

Dates: 1929-1977, undated

James Stacy Coles: administrative records

 Record Group
Identifier: A01.02.09
Scope and Content The collection contains correspondence, subject files, reports, and speeches. In addition to general administrative records, there are records concerning the Senior Center, the Capital Campaign, the Bowdoin Plan, R.O.T.C., and the College's self-study. Also included are files concerning WCBB, the Maine educational television network, A.C.H.E.S., the Advisory Commission for Higher Education Study, the National Science Foundation, and the National Academy of Science. For related James Stacy...
Dates: 1946 - 1979

Jere Abbott papers

 Collection
Identifier: M284
Abstract

Family papers, chiefly letters dated 1916-1934 from Jere Abbott to his parents, including letters while he was a student at Bowdoin.

Dates: 1879 - 1934; Majority of material found within 1916 - 1934

Jesse Appleton: administrative records

 Record Group
Identifier: A01.02.02
Scope and Content This collection contains general correspondence concerning College affairs. Included is a document describing the "order of arrangement" at Appleton's inauguration as President, in 1807. Most primary source material concerning the administration of the College in the early years is found in the records of the Board of Trustees or in the ...
Dates: 1807 - 1819

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Type
Collection 150
Archival Object 1
 
Subject
Universities and colleges -- Maine -- Brunswick -- History 31
Personal correspondence 26
College presidents -- Maine -- Brunswick -- History 13
Biographies 8
College students' writings, American -- Maine -- Brunswick 7
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Speeches, addresses, etc, American 7
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns 6
College presidents -- Maine -- Brunswick 5
College teachers -- Maine -- Brunswick 5
Diaries 5
Lectures and lecturing -- Maine -- Brunswick 5
Legislators -- United States 4
Personal narratives 4
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 4
Account books -- Maine -- Brunswick 3
College students -- Maine -- Brunswick 3
English literature -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States 3
English teachers -- Maine -- Brunswick 3
Examinations 3
Speeches, addresses, etc, American -- Maine -- Brunswick 3
Account books 2
Authors, American -- 19th century -- Family relationships 2
Authors, American -- Maine 2
Baccalaureate addresses -- Bowdoin College 2
Brunswick (Me) -- Commerce 2
Business records -- Maine -- Brunswick 2
College administrators -- Maine -- Brunswick 2
College buildings -- Maine -- Brunswick 2
Educational fund raising -- Maine -- Brunswick 2
Educational fund raising -- Maine -- Brunswick -- History 2
English literature -- Examinations, questions, etc 2
Maine -- Social life and customs -- 19th century 2
Memorials -- Maine -- Brunswick 2
Military cadets -- Maine -- Brunswick 2
Sermons, American -- 19th century 2
United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century 2
Universities and colleges -- Maine -- Brunswick 2
Account books -- Maine -- Portland 1
Adaptations 1
African American women -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
African Americans -- Civil rights 1
American literature -- Women authors -- History and criticism 1
American wit and humor, Pictorial. 1
Animated films. 1
Animated television programs. 1
Architects and patrons -- Massachusetts -- Boston 1
Architectural drawings 1
Architecture, Modern -- 19th century 1
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration 1
Art museum buildings -- Maine -- Brunswick -- Design and construction 1
Art museum directors -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
Art museum directors -- United States 1
Autograph albums 1
Baptists -- Maine 1
Bibliographies 1
Biology -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States 1
Biology teachers -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
Boston (Mass) -- Commerce 1
Boston (Mass) -- Description and travel 1
Boston (Mass) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century 1
Bricklayers -- Maine -- Brunswick. 1
Bricklayers -- Maine -- Portland. 1
Brunswick (Me) -- Social life and customs 1
Brunswick (Me) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century 1
Brunswick (Me.) -- History -- 19th century. 1
Buildings -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
Business records -- Maine -- Portland. 1
Business records -- Massachusetts -- Boston 1
Campaign speeches -- Maine 1
Cartoons (Humor) 1
Catalogs 1
Cemeteries -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
Children's literature, American -- History and criticism 1
Children's writings, American -- Maine 1
Choruses (Men's voices) with piano 1
Choruses (Men's voices), Unaccompanied 1
Church and college -- Maine -- Brunswick -- History 1
Church buildings -- Maine -- Brunswick -- Design and construction 1
Civil engineers -- United States -- Biography. 1
Coeducation -- Maine -- Brunswick -- History 1
College buildings -- Maine -- Brunswick -- History 1
College campuses -- Social aspects 1
College students -- Books and reading -- United States 1
College students -- Housing -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
College students -- Maine -- Brunswick -- History 1
College students' art -- Maine -- Brunswick. 1
College students' writings. 1
College teachers -- United States -- Biography. 1
College theater -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
College trustees -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
College wit and humor. 1
Community and college -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
Congregational churches -- Maine -- Brunswick 1
Drama in education 1
Education -- Maine 1
Education -- Maine -- History -- 19th century 1
Education -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- United States 1
Education, Secondary -- Aims and objectives -- United States. 1
Electric power transmission -- Maine 1
Electric utilities -- Law and legislation -- Maine 1
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