Railroads
Subseries Description:
This group of general office files constitutes the bulk of the information used day-to-day during the governor's administration; the same group was updated and interfiled during the four years spanning two terms (1924-28). Major themes of the administration include work of the Maine State Highway Commission (including dedication of the Piscataqua Memorial Bridge), Interstate Commerce Commission, work with the Maine State Prison (about which he requested a hearing in 1928 to investigate suspected improprieties), fish and game agencies, Maine shipping industry, and Brewster's participation in national Governor's conferences.
One well publicized event of the administration was the return of Confederate Civil War flags to the southern states from which they were captured.
Dates
- Creation: 1909-1962, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Brewster, Owen, 1888-1961 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Material in subseries: Newspaper Clippings (M200.8) is stored offsite and must be requested at least 1 full business day in advance for retrieval. Contact Special Collections & Archives before visiting. Otherwise, no restrictions.
Extent
From the Sub-Series: 7 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository