Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Hartford, indicates he is at anchor off Bar Harbor, Maine. He provides a little bit of the history of the ship and describes the colorful captain of the vessel. Nimitz mentions his ship will be participating a wargaming scenario.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Hartford, indicates he is at anchor off Bar Harbor, Maine. He provides a little bit of the history of the ship and describes the colorful captain of the vessel. Nimitz mentions his ship will be participating a wargaming scenario.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sally explaining the situation of her Paris accommodation.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sally Truslow talking about a photocopy of a letter that had been sent to Frank Richards.

Handwritten letter from Sally Truslow to Harris Kempner providing her travel plans to Paris requesting a specific name for someone at Chase Manhattan Bank in Paris.

Transcript of an interview with Lorraine Dyer, homesteader and simple life advocate, concerning her childhood in Maine; memories of the Nearings; homesteading.

Transcript of an interview with with Robert and Rita Kimber, homesteaders and simple life advocates concerning their childhoods; early experiences with gardening and the outdoors; decision to homestead in Maine; discovering the Nearings and the Simple Life.

Transcript of an interview with Gerry Bryan, homesteader and simple life advocate, concerning his childhood; early experiences with farming; discovering the Nearings and the Simple Life; decision to homestead in Maine; memories of the Nearings.

Transcript of an interview with Chip Wadsworth, homesteader and simple life advocate, concerning her childhood; early experiences with the outdoors; discovering the Nearings and the Simple Life; decision to homestead in Maine; memories of the Nearings and the Good Life Center.

Transcript of an interview with Abbie McMillan, homesteader and simple life advocate, concerning her childhood; early experiences with gardening and self-sufficiency; discovering the Nearings and the Simple Life; decision to homestead in Maine; memories of the Nearings and the Good Life Center.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing general points of interest such as Isaac passing his sailing examination, the food at camp, the condition of his cousins and Mother and Dad getting back from Lake Placid.

Telegram sent by L. R. Stewart to Jeane Kempner discussing his need to be with his wife on their wedding anniversary in Maine with the request to set up an appointment after he returns to Galveston on Saturday, August 22.

Interview with Joel and Ivy Ricci, homesteaders and members of the Good Life Center in Harborside, Maine, from Everett, Washington, and Washington DC, respectively. The Ricci's discuss their upbringings, family backgrounds, and educations; their discovery of Scott and Helen Nearing's work and the appeal of homesteading; their marriage; becoming homesteaders and their thoughts on the experience; thoughts on community and property; and reflections on their relationship.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

A postcard promoting a miniature version of "The Little People" by Jane Bernier.

Fact sheet describing state-specific impacts that global warming will have on the people, ecosystems, and wildlife in Maine.

Document outlining state-specific goals for carbon dioxide emissions and energy efficiency through 2030 for the state of Maine.

Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.

Envelope fragment postmarked Saco, ME. August 5, 1853. The right side of the front of the envelope, where the address would have appeared, had been torn away. The envelope was received on August 16, 1853 according to the written note at the bottom left corner. Part of a red seal is still on the back.

Postcard image of three boys wearing hats and overalls, posing with their pet goat in front of an adobe brick house, with the text "Adobe Bricks" handwritten in the lower-left corner. There is a large pile of adobe bricks on the left side of the image and a desert hill visible in the background. The back of the postcard reads: "Better keep these cards G.M. May send you some interesting ones later on. Signed, Walter." The postcard is addressed to: Miss G.M. Horne, Portland Maine, Box 365 and post marked August 3, 1913.

Community Input - COBRA Run - Naval Air Station Brunswick

Individual letters from citizens against the recommendation to close Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Community Correspondence - Letter from an individual regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and BRAC Regional Hearing in Boston

Community Correspondence - Letters from Individuals in Support of Brunswick Naval Air Station