Hi guys I am putting together a page for lodging and driving directions: http://geocities.com/maineswedishcolony/travel.html Does anybody have suggestions for...
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Dan Olson
dmolson04762
Jun 13, 2002 10:42 am
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...
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sjoberca
Jul 4, 2002 1:30 am
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...
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Bill Duncan
maineswedish...
Sep 16, 2002 1:23 am
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...
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adam allington
adam_allington
Feb 11, 2003 3:42 am
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...
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Debbie
newswede@...
Feb 12, 2003 1:55 am
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...
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Steve <carr19@...&...
soupy1957
Feb 13, 2003 3:20 pm
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,...
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Steve <campbell197...
soupy1957
Feb 13, 2003 3:40 pm
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...
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Bill Duncan
maineswedish...
Feb 14, 2003 6:34 pm
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,...
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Steve & Bette Campbell
soupy1957
Feb 15, 2003 1:16 pm
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...
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Bill Duncan
maineswedish...
Feb 26, 2003 4:42 pm
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 ...
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helenjar@...
Feb 26, 2003 5:02 pm
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...
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Bill Duncan
maineswedish...
Mar 10, 2003 5:11 pm
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:...
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Dan Olson
dmolson04762
Mar 11, 2003 11:27 am
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...
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Peter Bolster
bolster03809
Mar 11, 2003 12:57 pm
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...
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jeanbduncan
Mar 12, 2003 12:36 am
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...
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Roy Arndt
sjoberca
Mar 14, 2003 12:53 am
Search on word "Sweden" gives an article on New Sweden in Maine, Roy Arndt...
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jeanbduncan
Mar 15, 2003 2:03 am
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...
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arline ferguson
fergi@...
Mar 16, 2003 7:43 pm
I think it is the Covenant church..have some early pictures of GA and it looks different. Arline ... From: "Bill Duncan" <duncan@...> To: "Debbie...
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Debbie Blanchette
newswede@...
Mar 16, 2003 11:03 pm
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@...> ...
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jeanbduncan@...
jeanbduncan
Mar 17, 2003 2:13 am
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: ...
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Bill Duncan
maineswedish...
Mar 17, 2003 4:32 pm
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...
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Debbie Blanchette
newswede@...
Mar 18, 2003 1:07 am
Hi jean, the man with W. W. Thomas looks like a runner or some kind of a sport player.. ... From: <jeanbduncan@...> To: "friends"...
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Kate
kquineaster
Mar 25, 2003 3:35 pm
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....
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adam allington
adam_allington
Mar 25, 2003 9:07 pm
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...
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Kate Quin-Easter
kquineaster
Mar 30, 2003 4:52 pm
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...
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Eric Andrę
ericandrae
May 2, 2003 7:35 pm
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...
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Debbie Blanchette
newswede@...
May 3, 2003 1:15 am
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...
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Bill Duncan
maineswedish...
May 3, 2003 10:24 pm
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,...
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Shelly Timber
revshelly
May 3, 2003 11:03 pm
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...
