[Manley Nelson--home movies] Reel 1

2298.0001
Palermo Historical Society Collection
Augusta, Freeport, South Poland, Maine
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1947
Date from edge codes on film. // Note in can: 'Desert of Maine. Nelson family on vacation. Poland Spring House with golf. Fish hatchery (?). Branch Pond in fall foliage. Spirit of Maine train in Augusta. Freedom train. Parade at Branch Mills fall. Memorial dedication.' // Footage of the Desert of Maine. Golf at the Poland Spring House. Footage at lake shore. Boy throws rocks in water. Long line of people on city street waiting to see Spirit of Maine train. Includes footage of city buildings, one with large 'Cain's' sign painted on side. Train. 'Freedom Train' written on side of train. Brief footage of parade. Band plays at memorial dedication (location unknown). People read from book, man in uniform, woman places flowers at memorial. American flag flying. Rear of car loaded with boxes outside of Dowe's General Store. Wikipedia Train was in Augusta...

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