Libby Bischof Gorham Campus Postcard Collection

48 color and black-and-white printed photograph postcards ca. 1800-1900s of USM Gorham campus, purchased by the donor from various sources in Maine and online from 2006-2019

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Academy Hall, Gorham, Maine.

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Printed Text, front: "Academy Hall, Gorham, Maine." Printed text back: "Post Card".

Handwritten text, back: "Gov [illegible] Dec. 25. 1911. Dear [illegible] iend. Tha [illegible] the kind ne[illegible] of the seai[illegible] you as the same- all [sic.] send regards. [the] yours L.M. Li[llian]. Fred [illegible] Ne[wport], Me".
Anderson Hall, Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, back: Anderson Hall, Gorham State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine. Photo by Walt Reyelt."
Assembly Hall, Frederick Robie Hall, and East Hall, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: "Published by Geo. S. Burnell. Assembly Hall, Frederick Robie Hall, and East Hall, Gorham, Me." Handwritten text, front: "G. N.S.S. 1920" Stamp, back: Frank W. Swallow."
Bailey Hall, Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, back: Bailey Hall, Gorham State Teacher's College Gorham, Maine. Science Building at left, Library and Classrooms at right.
Corthell Hall, Administration Building, Gorham State Teacher's College Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, back: "Post Card. Corthell Hall, Administration Building. Gorham State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine.
Frederick Robie Hall, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: Frederick Robie Hall, Gorham, Maine. Handwritten text, front: "With love, S.L. Weinshi[p]"
Frederick Robie Hall, State Normal School, Gorham, ME.

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Printed Text, front: "Frederick Robie Hall, State Normal School, Gorham, ME." Handrwritten text, front: "Mi[s?] Reed, Where they make and break rules-Am working very hard-Hope you are enjoying your vacation. Recieved my appointment from Rumford Falls today- Love from "Toni" Handwritten Text, back: "Mrs. Isabel T. Reed, East Pittston, Maine."
From Gorham Normal School, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: From Gorham Normal School, Gorham Maine.
Gorham, Maine Gorham Normal School

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Printed text, front: "Gorham Me, Gorham Normal School" Handwritten text, back: Miss Billie S Perry, Sharon, Mass
Gorham, Me., High St., looking East

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Printed text, back: "Post Card, Place stamp here. One cent for United States, and Island Posessions, Cuba, Canada, and Mexico. Two cents for Foreign."
Gorham Normal School

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Printed text, back: "Gorham Normal School, copyright Gorham, Maine".
Gorham Normal School, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: "Gorham Normal School, Gorham, Me."
Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine

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Image Text, Front: "Gorham State Teachers College EST 1878"
Manual Training School, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, back: "Manual Training School, Gorham, Maine". Handwritten text, back: Personal M[illegible] Huntington, gorham, maine".
Manual Training School, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, back: "Come to Maine for scenery, fishing, hunting, recreation. Manual Training School, Gorham, Maine".
McLellan House, Built in 1773. Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: "McLellan House, Built in 1773. Gorham, Maine" Printed text, back: "Post Card"
Old McLellan House, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, back: "Old McLellan House, Gorham, Maine. Post Card"
Principal's Residence, Assembly Hall, Frederick Robie Hall, State Normal School, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: "Principal's Residence, Assembly Hall, Frederick Robie Hall, State Normal School, Gorham, Me. Published by Geo. S. Burnell." Printed text, back: "Post Card". Stamp, back: "Frank W. Swallow, Post Card Inc. Exeter, N.H."
Robie Hall, State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine.

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Printed Text, back: Robie Hall, State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine
Robie Hall, State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine

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Printed Text, back: Robie Hall, State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine
Russel Hall, State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine.

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Printed text, back: "Russel Hall, State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine. "
Russel Hall, State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine.

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Printed text, back: "Russel Hall, State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine. Auditorium and Gymnasiam".
"Soldier's Monument" and "Town House" Free Meeting House, built 1821) Gorham, Me.

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Handwritten text, back: "Dear Maura; this a.m. finds us with Aunt M and uncle W. were here yesterday took supper with us Mary".
State Normal School and Frederick Robie Hall, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: "State Normal School and Frederick Robie Hall, Gorham, Me." Handwritten text, front: "Laura's Alma Matr [sic.]." Handwritten text, back: "Arthur J. Celi[illegible]. Mrs. Dana Harrington, Monmouth, Me."
State Normal School, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: State Normal School, Gorham, Maine. Handwritten text, back: "Love from Mrs. Swett. Ms. Aveline Hall. Vinal Haven [sic.] Maine.
State Normal School, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: "Published by Geo. S. Burnell. State Normal School, Gorham, Me."
The Academy

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Printed text, back: "The Academy, Listed on Register of National Historic Places, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE, Gorham, Maine 04038"
The Dining Center

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Printed text, back: The Dining Center University of Southern Maine, Gorham Maine 04038
University of Maine at Portland-Gorham Student Dining Center Gorham Campus

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Printed text, Back: University of Maine at Portland-Gorham Student Dining Center - Gorham campus
Upton Hall, Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, back: Upton Hall, Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham Maine. Women's Residence Hall.
View From "The Hill" Gorham State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine.

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Printed Text, back: "View from "the Hill" Gorham State Teachers College, Gorham Maine. Woodward Hall at Left. Russel Hall at right.
Woodward Hall, Gorham State Teachers College

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Printed text, back: Woodward Hall, Gorham State Teacher's College, Gorham Maine. Men's Residence Hall.
Woodward Hall, State Teachers College - Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: Woodward Hall, State Teachers College - Gorham Maine". Handwritten text, back: "Hi,"
Greetings From the University of Southern Maine

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Printed text, back: Greetings from the University of Southern Maine. USM-Gorham Campus-Bailey Hall.
Greetings From the University of Southern Maine

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Printed text, back: "Greetings from the University of Southern Maine. USM Gorham Campus (top view) Cafeteria and Student Center. (Bottom view) Payson Smith Hall and Science Building
Corthell Hall, State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine.

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Printed text, back: Corthell Hall, State Teacher's College, Gorham, Maine. Handwritten text, back: "West Brighton, Maine. To Mrs. Altora Black. My Dear Marion,- We arrived back [home] safely + all quite well. It is quite warm here today. I must thank you for the very cordial welcome you gave us, we had a very pleasent visit. I see a change in my Sister of course 10 yrs. makes a big change. I do not think we [will] make another trip up again this year. Never [illegible] I may go back with my [illegible]. Love etc. Aunt Kaitie. Mrs. Herbert Card., #56 Winthrop Street, Everett 49, Mass, U.S.A.
Corthell Hall, G.N.S. Gorham, Me.

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Handwritten text, back: "Eugene Archibald, Ridlonville, Maine. Dear Eugene- Helen, Joyce, and Little Erlon called on me Sunday and Helen said she would come down and get me Friday- so I'll be seeing you Friday AM.!!! Wont that be grand!!! xxx for my brave boy- Mother".
Gorham Normal School, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: "Gorham Normal School, Gorham, Me." Handwritten text, back: "Dear Annie: We will be glad to come and will be up as early as possible. We will bring bread and a cake any way. Thanks love Ruth. Mrs Charles E. Silver, Gorham, Maine. R.F.D.I."
Town Hall, Soldier's Monument Gorham, Me. Principal's Residence State Normal School

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Printed text, front: "Town Hall, Soldier's Monument Gorham, Me. Principal's Residence State Normal School Published by Geo S. Burnell". Handwritten text, back: "Do you remember this place? In half hour I must go to supper. I think you described the place very well. I found the drug store. With love, Blanche. Mr. Elmer W. Snow, 85 Brook St, Pawtucket, R.I."
State Narmal [sic.] School, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: Published by Geo S. Burnell. State Narmal School, Gorham, Maine. " Handwritten text, back: Oct 26, 1920. My dear neice Myra, Thinking of you and what a lot I will have to tel [sic.] you when I get home which will be the last of this week hope you are well will see you soon. Aunt Anne with lots of love. Mrs. Myra F. Lawson, 2 Lawson Terrace, Somerville, Mass.
Gorham, Me., Gorham Normal School

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Printed text, front: Gorham Me, Gorham Normal School. Handwritten text, back: "Miss Marion Lamb, Greenfield, Mass. Dear Marion; I do so wish you were here. We are having some perfectly [illegible] time. Mildred.
Normal School and Frederick Robie Hall. Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: "Normal School and Frederick Robie Hall. Gorham, Maine". Handwritten text, back: "Don't you think this is a pretty picture? About two hundred students attend this school. There are a few other buildings; the chapel, another dormitory, and the principals home. With love, Blanche. Mrs. Elmer W. Snow. 85 Brook St. Pawtucket, R.I."
Gorham Me, Gorham Normal School.

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Printed text, front: Gorham Me, Gorham Normal School. Handwritten text, back: "Miss Cora Clifford, 9 Falmouth St. Woodfords Me. "
School St., Looking South, Gorham, ME.

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Printed text, front: "School St., Looking South, Gorham, ME. [D] Kropp, [00] Milwaukee.

Handwritten text, back message: "Recieved your note sorry Jon could not come down. Will try to write soon. [J.] E. L.

Handwritten text, back address: Mr. B[illegible] N. Taylor, 49 High St, Boston, Mass.
Frederick Robie Hall, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: "Frederick Robie Hall, Gorham, Me.." Handwritten text, front: "Dear [friend] the package recieved all right money thanks to you for your kindness your loving friend, Annie [Avery]" Handwriten text, back: "Mrs L. Bradford, Launders St, Woodfords M[e]
Frederick Robie Hall, Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: "Frederick Robie Hall. Gorham, Maine". Handwritten text, back: Gorham, Maine. 12:00 noon. Sept 24, 1907. Dear Charlotte: We came to this place Saturday afternoon. It is 10 miles from Portland, on a trolley line. Something like West Brattleboro. A very charming village. We have a very nice boarding place. Our landlady offered us the use of her house and we expect to go driving this afternoon. With much love, Fred. Mrs E Stansfield, 588 Ferry St. New Haven, CT"
First Parish Church and Chapel Gorham, Maine

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Printed text, front: "Published by Geo. S. Burnell, Jeweller and Stationer". Handwritten text front: "How are you getting on haying H.W. Johnson". Handwritten text, back: Mrs. Albion Boveon, So Windham, Maine".
Gorham Academy, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: "Gorham Academy, Gorham, ME. Erected 1806. Published by Geo. S. Burnell, Jeweler & Stationer".

Handwritten text, front: "Dear Clara, am down on the farm wish you were here to take a stroll out in the field. Ralph is at work thrashing beams. R.F.W. Gorham ME. Lelia.".

Handwritten text, back: "Mrs. Clara Goodwin, Hallowell, Maine".
State Normal School, Gorham, Me.

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Printed text, front: State Normal School, Gorham, Maine. Photo by Lamson." Handwritten text, front: "Recieved your post-card in [June] season and many thanks for [illegible]. S.L.W." Handwritten text, back: "Mrs. Flora Stuart, Woodfords, Me."

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