Hi guys I am putting together a page for lodging and driving directions: http://geocities.com/maineswedishcolony/travel.html Does anybody have suggestions for...
Hi Bill, No, I don't have any other suggestions. Your list should more than satisfy anyone looking for lodging in the area. It was a good idea to add the...
Frida Arndt was married to Peter Nelson in 1912 and lived in New Sweden, Maine and I assume is buried there. Is it possible to find the date of death and...
This message was forwarded to me. I wondered if anyone on the Egroup could be of assistance. Bill Duncan From: Toostieguy@... Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002...
Hello, My name is Adam Allington and I am a radio student at the Salt Institute for Documentary Field Studies in Portland. I am contacting the Swedish Colony...
Dear Mr. Allington, You should consider Dan Olson from New Sweden. although not a native, he's married to a New Sweden girl and is a wealth of information. We...
Debbie
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Feb 12, 2003 1:55 am
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Hi Bill,.......et al. I lived in New Sweden for a number of years, and graduated from the New Sweden Consolidated School, and then went to Caribou High School,...
P.S.: I've added a Photo Folder into which I will put the photos, (of which there are many), of my years in New Sweden and return visits with friends, as soon...
Steve, It's great to see your photos! They made my day. You should put your name on them. I'll tell Alton to look them up too. -- Bill Duncan; webguy,...
Bill, Thanks for taking a look! I'm sure Alton may not even know what day it is, (sad to say), ....I heard he was not really coherent. (Alzheimers?) Alton...
Jessica, Your email is fateful. Just this week I was made aware of a collection of photographs of the Swedish Colony from the early 1900's. These photos were ...
Hello: How about scanning, thus digitizing, all of those historic pictures. Then they will be available to anyone either by printing or sending them as an...
helenjar@...
Feb 26, 2003 5:02 pm
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Jean found this old photo for sale on the web. She thinks it is G.A. Lutheran but I wonder if it is the Covenant church. ... Bill Duncan E-mail:...
Hi all, It is not the Covenant Church-- the steeple is wrong, and the tops of the windows are pointed, instead of rounded like at the Covenant Church. It...
I looked at the pictures in the most recent History of Gustavus Adolphus, and while the steeple top looks similar, it is outside the main roof and the windows...
An interesting interview at the Franco American Women's website! Marie Lucie Gravel, was born September 20, 1917, and spent her childhood in Stockholm. Her...
It is amazing to find these old newspaper accounts online. There are many fascinating entries, but one of interest to folks here in the Swedish colony regards...
I think it is the Covenant church..have some early pictures of GA and it looks different. Arline ... From: "Bill Duncan" <duncan@...> To: "Debbie...
arline ferguson
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Mar 16, 2003 7:43 pm
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Hi Arlene. I purchased the picture so we can look at more and see if we can figure what church it is.... Debbie ... From: "arline ferguson" <fergi@...> ...
Debbie Blanchette
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Mar 16, 2003 11:03 pm
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There is a postcard from jean duncan waiting for you at the Maine Memory Network. please click on the link below to view your postcard: ...
HI Swedish Colonists, Attached is an illustration of New Sweden I am working up for Midsommar. I am looking for some feedback on what I have so far. Is it...
Hi jean, the man with W. W. Thomas looks like a runner or some kind of a sport player.. ... From: <jeanbduncan@...> To: "friends"...
Debbie Blanchette
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Mar 18, 2003 1:07 am
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Adam and the Rest of the List, As a current, albeit simultaneously happy and reluctant, Portlander I hail from New Sweden. I'd be willing to help you out, esp....
Hello Kate, Thanks for responding to my post. I have already gotten my story about nordic skiing in the swedish colony in the bag. However, I will be going up...
Hi all, I wonder if anyone has copies of Silver Birches and would be willing to photocopy them for me? Of course I'll pay postage and photocopy charges ... My...
Dear friends far away, but not forgotten, In the midst of this Easter season of resurrection and life, it came as a sudden shock to read the sad and disturbing...
Dear Eric, To think that this kid used to drive me crazy whenever I substituted for Mrs. Espling! Thanks so much for thinking of us... I have more bad news for...
Debbie Blanchette
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May 3, 2003 1:15 am
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Delaine, Thank you so much for your concern. I am sending this to a small email group in the Swedish Colony. ... Bill Duncan on 5.2.03 10:31 AM,...
Hello to all. This is a time to show the world that it is HOW we in New Sweden and surrounding areas respond to tragedy that sets us apart. Also, I recently...
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