Aroostook County, 1920s [videorecording].
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FilmSeries: Michael Bernard CollectionPublisher: Bucksport, Me. : Northeast Historic Film, c1995Description: 1 videocassette (20 min.) : sd., b&w ; 1/2 in. 1/2 inSubject(s): Northern Maine Fair | Historical films -- Maine -- Aroostook County | Potatoes -- Harvesting -- Maine -- Aroostook County | Apples -- Harvesting -- Maine -- Aroostook County | Hunting lodges -- Maine -- Aroostook County | Aroostook County (Me.) -- Social life and customs | Presque Isle (Me.) -- Social life and customsProduction credits: Musical concept and score, Danny Patt ; additional music, Clayton W. SmithSummary: " Maine's northernmost county, Aroostook, is known for agriculture, outdoor recreation and congenial towns. Made on the occasion of Presque Isle's centennial in 1920, this is a record of life in and around the town. Professionally filmed and title d, the film includes businesses and notable people of the day". The Northern Maine Fair is shown in fragments from a 1928 reel by Fort Fairfield's Frontier Film Company.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD Video | A J M Library 868-5076 | VR AROO (Browse shelf) | Available | 16290 |
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Project supported by American Film Institute/National Endowment for the Arts Film Preservation Program, and the Maine Community Foundation Expansion Arts.
Sponsors: Presque Isle Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Presque Isle, Ron Coffin, First Atlantic Corporation. Supporter: Kinney's Clothing, Presque Isle Kiwanis Club, Presque Isle Historical Society
Photographs courtesy of Blanche Beckwith, Dick and Angie Graves
Musical concept and score, Danny Patt ; additional music, Clayton W. Smith
" Maine's northernmost county, Aroostook, is known for agriculture, outdoor recreation and congenial towns. Made on the occasion of Presque Isle's centennial in 1920, this is a record of life in and around the town. Professionally filmed and title d, the film includes businesses and notable people of the day". The Northern Maine Fair is shown in fragments from a 1928 reel by Fort Fairfield's Frontier Film Company.
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