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Vickery, James B., 1917-1997

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1917 - 1997

Biographical Note

James "Jim" Berry Vickery III (1917-1997) was a collector, local historian, and teacher born in Unity, Maine. After graduating from Bates College and serving in World War II, Vickery taught English at high schools in Portage, Lee, Dexter, and Brewer. He was active in many historical organizations and served as president of the Bangor Historical Society. Vickery was the author of A History of the Town of Unity, Maine (1954), An Illustrated History of the City of Bangor, Maine (1969), and A Pictorial History of Brewer, Maine (1976). He also edited the Journals of John Edwards Godfrey, Bangor, Maine, 1863-1869.

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James B. Vickery stereograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: Coll-0107
Content Description

Collection of stereographs showing scenes from across Maine in the late 19th century. Locations include Portland, Mount Desert Island, Bangor, Moosehead Lake, Lewiston, Belfast, Brunswick, Augusta, the Katahdin Region, Rockland, Rangeley, and many others. Most stereographs are by Maine photographers. Subjects include natural landscapes, streets, schools, hotels, churches, public buildings, and industries such as lumbering and mining.

Dates: 1858 - 1898