University of Maine Fogler Library

United States Maine  Penobscot  Archives and Libraries  

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Contact Information
E-mail: Ask a Librarian form

Address:


 * 5729 Fogler Library University of Maine Orono, ME 04469-5729

Telephone: 207-581-1661 Fax:  207-581-1653

Hours: Library hours

Directions, maps, and public transportation: {Optional}

Internet sites and databases:


 * Raymond H. Fogler Library University of Maine, One Search--a fast search engine, guides, URSUS library catalog, databases, e-journals, services, research, about, digital commons, how do I . . ., borrowing, ask a librarian, hours, search, renew, what's new, contact, and resources.
 * URSUS Libraries Catalog online. Search by keyword, title, journal title, author, subject, or number. Also available in WorldCat.
 * Special Collections in Digital Commons
 * Maine Town Documents
 * Special Collections Photographs
 * Manuscript Collections Overview
 * Maine Newspapers List
 * Resource Guides
 * Archives Database

Collection Description
They have excellent collections about early Maine settlers, fisheries, Acadians, ships, and shipping companies. Their Special Collections is dedicated to Maine related material including printed bibliographical, historical, and descriptive works about Maine's cities, towns, counties, her people and institutions. This library is a regional United States government document depository, and collects selected Canadian and United Nations documents as well.

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Guides
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Alternate Repositories
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If you cannot visit or find a source at the , a similar source may be available at one of the following.

Overlapping Collections


 * Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection}
 * such as: NARA I
 * NARA II
 * National Archives at _____
 * State Archives
 * State Library
 * State Library

Similar Collections


 * National Personnel Records Center
 * LC
 * FHL
 * LC
 * FHL

Neighboring Collections


 * County Vital Records Office
 * City Vital Records Office
 * County Archives
 * County Orphan's Court
 * County Probate Court
 * County Recorder
 * County Coroner
 * U.S. District Court
 * County and local historical societies
 * County and local genealogical societies
 * Public Libraries
 * Museums and heritage societies
 * Bangor Maine Family History Center has premium online services for free and offer research guidance.
 * Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
 * State Vital Records Office
 * State Historical Society
 * State Genealogical Society
 * University Libraries
 * Church archives
 * Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]
 * Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]