Publications containing descriptions and photographs of Bangor in the 19th century. Includes information about businesses, churches, public institutions, and residents.
Guidebooks, reports, promotional publications, and other materials documenting Bangor in the 20th century. Includes information about major events including the Fire of 1911 and Urban Renewal.
Views of Bangor, Orono, Veazie, Hampden, and Brewer including buildings, streets, and landscapes. "Art Work of Bangor" was a photobook issued in 12 parts published by W.H. Parish Publishing Co., which produced a 150 similar titles in a landmark collotype series between 1891 and 1930.
The Atlas of Penobscot County, Maine, shows the county and towns in detail, including roads, businesses, and residences. Published by Comstock & Cline, New York.
The Trades Procession of the Bangor Carnival featured nearly 150 floats and 600 horses. The Bangor Daily News and Bangor Daily Commercial reported that it was the largest parade in Bangor's history. The carnival, which was organized by the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, also involved cornerstone laying ceremonies at the new high school and library buildings, the first Bangor marathon, flights by aviator Harry Atwood, and the Ferari-Bostock circus.
The Oracle was originally a literary and news magazine published monthly by the students of Bangor High School. The Oracle became the school's annual yearbook. In addition to documenting life at Bangor High School, the Oracle features photographs of Bangor High School students and teachers; essays, poems, fiction, and illustrations by students; and advertisements for local businesses.
Photographs from an album created by librarian Marjorie Anne Moore. "I have tried to give the viewers of these photos a bird's-eye-view of some of the highlights of the activities carried out in their library."
Account of library activities and accomplishments including a narrative Report of the Librarian, financial statements, list of board members and library personnel, statistics, and photographs.
Pages from the commemorative book paying tribute to Bangor residents who died while in service during World War II. Each of the entries includes a photograph and summary of service.
City directories list the address and occupation of residents and provide information about local businesses, schools, churches, social organizations, and more. Access additional directories in the Local History Room.
Reports of the city council, manager, and departments providing an overview of the past year's accomplishments. The reports include photographs and financial statements. Additional reports are available to view in the Local History Room.
Published by the Pupils of the Bangor High School. "We will endeavor to bring the principal events which happen in school life, before the curious public, and thus help them remember their own school days..."
Promotional publication of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad Company. Includes articles on outdoor recreation, photographs, sporting camp directories, and vintage advertisements.
Collection of stereographs showing scenes from across Maine in the late 19th century. Subjects include natural landscapes, streets, schools, hotels, churches, public buildings, and industries such as lumbering and mining.
Yearbooks titled the Bapstonian, the Purple and the White, and the Crusader. Additional John Bapst Memorial High School yearbooks are available to view in the Local History Room.
Glass lantern slides, many hand-colored, depicting Maine landmarks and landscapes, outdoor recreation, logging operations, the papermaking process, wildlife, agriculture, and historical scenes. Leyland Whipple was a Bangor photographer, composer, and high school band leader who documented the Fire of 1911.
Historical maps and plans, the earliest dating to Bangor's incorporation as a town in 1834. Additional maps are available to view in the Local History Room.
An unofficial weekly newspaper published in the interest of personnel at Dow Air Force Base, Maine. Additional years are available to view in the Local History Room.
In June 1958, Bangor voters approved the creation of the Bangor Urban Renewal Authority by referendum. These materials document Urban Renewal projects that reshaped Bangor in the 1950s and 1960s.
Glass lantern slides, some hand-colored, showing the Bangor Fire of 1911 and its aftermath. Some of these photographs were published in the photobook "Views of Bangor's Big Fire."
Posters used to recruit service members, encourage thrift at home, and help fund the war. Bangor Public Library acquired its collection of war posters through the efforts of L. Felix Ranlett, a World War I veteran and librarian from 1937 to 1962.
Photograph-rich publications documenting the deployment of a particular ship during World War II, including the ship's history, travels, battles, and personnel.
Photograph-rich publications documenting the history of individual military units during World War II, including the unit's organization, personnel, military campaigns, and casualties. This collection was compiled by World War II-era librarian L. Felix Ranlett, a veteran of World War I.
