Search the Manuscript Collection (Finding Aids)

This collection preserves the history of the African American communities in Maine by collecting material produced or collected by organizations and individuals. The collection was created when Gerald E. Talbot donated his papers and material about African Americans that he had gathered throughout his life.

The finding aids below provide detailed information about what can be found in each of the collections. This list only represents the processed collections, and does not represent all of the materials that are part of the African American Collection of Maine. Please see African American Collection of Maine Page or contact the department for more information.

Please cite any of information in the finding aids with the citations provided in the finding aid or on the page associated with it.

For any other questions please contact the Special Collections Department at: susie.bock@maine.edu