The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation funded a recent project to expand cataloging of 600 log books, ledgers, and customs records in the PMM collections. Join us to learn how the work was done and see examples of historical treasures uncovered.  Focusing on instances of emotion found in otherwise routine record books, the talk highlights the dangers local seagoing families faced at sea during the U.S. Civil War and the risks of commercial shipping under sail even in peacetime. Humor, empathy, respect, and longing reveal the character and circumstances of the writers. Register here to receive a reminder email.

Paige Lilly held several positions in Maine’s archives and museums, ranging from the Shaker Library in New Gloucester to the William S. Cohen Papers at the University of Maine in Orono and most recently at the Castine Historical Society. In the 1990s, she was the librarian/archivist here at PMM.  Paige now offers collections consulting and exhibition planning services from her home office in Blue Hill.

Free, Suggested admission $5

Caption: From the Journal of schooner C. MATHEWS, kept by Captain Franklin Warren. MS 516.