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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE LIBRARIES SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

JEAN BYERS SAMPSON CENTER FOR DIVERSITY IN MAINE AFRICAN AMERICAN COLLECTION OF MAINE

GERALD E. TALBOT COLLECTION AA MS 1

Total Boxes: 133 Total Drawers: 36 Linear Feet: 207.75

By David Andreasen, Kristin D. Morris, Karin A. France, Marieke Van Der Steenhoven, Sarah Haugh, Caroline Remley, Liam P. Sigaud, Colin Donovan, Andrea Harkins, Anya O’Meara and Kara Kralik

Portland, Maine July 2010, revised February 2020

2 Administrative Information

Provenance: The Gerald E. Talbot Collection was compiled by Gerald E. Talbot over the course of his life and donated by him to the Sampson Center in 1995.

Ownership and Literary Rights: The Gerald E. Talbot Collection is the physical property of the University of Southern Maine Libraries. Literary rights, including copyright, belong to the creator or her/his legal heirs and assigns. For further information, consult the Coordinator of Special Collections.

Cite as: Gerald E. Talbot Collection, African American Collection, Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine, University of Southern Maine Libraries.

Biographical Sketch

Gerald E. “Jerry” Talbot was born in 1932 in Bangor, ME, which at the time was home to Maine’s largest African American community, many people having come to the state from Canada. His family traced their history in Maine back to the mid-18th century and the black Revolutionary War veteran Abraham Talbett. Talbot worked for some time with his father, W. Edgerton “Edgar” Talbot, the head chef at the Bangor House hotel, and graduated from Bangor High School in 1952. After serving in the army from 1953 to 1956, he moved to Portland and wed Anita Cummings of Portland, with whom he raised four daughters. The family faced job and housing discrimination, but Talbot eventually secured steady work in 1966 as a compositor with the Guy Gannett Publishing Company, where he would work for 25 years.

In Portland, Talbot also became actively involved with the civil rights movement in Maine, particularly through the NAACP. He served as president of the Portland branch of this organization three times, in 1964-66, 1970-71, and 1978-80, and was a vice president of the New England Regional NAACP. He joined the “March for Jobs and Freedom” in Washington, D.C. in 1963, participated in a voter registration drive in Mississippi in 1965, and played an important role in passing Maine's 1966 “Fair Housing Bill.” He was the first African American elected to the Maine State Legislature, serving three terms from 1972 to 1978. During his time there, he proposed a 1977 bill titled, “An Act to Prohibit the Use of Offensive Names for Geographic Features and Other Places in the State of Maine,” which passed. He also co-sponsored, with the late Larry Connolly, the first "Sexual or Affectional Preference" (1977) amendment to the Maine Human Rights Act. He was the first black chair of a legislative committee – the Human Resources Committee (two terms) – and was the first black speaker pro-tem of the Maine House of Representatives.

Talbot also served on the Maine State Board of Education from 1980-84, as chair in 1984. Simultaneously, he was on the New England States Board of Education Commission. He has been on the Maine Vocational Technical Institute’s Board of Trustees and the Muskie Board of Visitors at the University of Southern Maine. In 1980, he founded Black Education and Cultural History, Inc. (BEACH), which sponsors conferences, offers scholarships, and serves as a vehicle for speaking out against discrimination. Talbot is co-author with H.H. Price of several articles and the book, Maine’s Visible Black History: The First Chronicle of Its People, published in 2006.

Throughout his life, Talbot collected documents, books, photographs, and objects with significance to the African American community, both in Maine and beyond. These materials documenting black history, heritage, and culture, were exhibited often throughout Maine, including at the State House. In 1995, in order to ensure that the materials would be forever accessible to the public for educational purposes, Talbot donated his collection to the Special Collections of the University of Southern Maine, where it serves as the backbone of the African American Collection of the Jean Byers 3 Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine.

Gerald and Anita Talbot have four daughters, Sharon Renee Verloo, Rachel Talbot-Ross, Regina Philips, and Robin Talbot. Gerald’s younger sister is Beth (Elizabeth) Talbot.

Information for this biographical sketch was compiled from Maine’s Visible Black History: The First Chronicle of Its People and was supplemented with further details found at: http://www.portlanddems.org/talbot.htm. A full resume can also be found in the collection file.

Collection Description

The Talbot Collection is a collection of materials, many pertaining to the African American experience, gathered by Gerald E. Talbot in the course of his life. It is divided into five series containing like materials: Papers, Posters, Objects, Photographs, and Serials.

Series 1 Papers

The Papers Series contains Talbot’s personal and professional papers, including papers from his service in the Maine Legislature, as well as materials gathered by him. The books that were part of the donation, 475 titles, have been catalogued into the African American Collection’s book collection. They may be found in the Libraries’ online catalog by searching Talbot’s name as author.

Series 1.1. Politics This series contains materials related to Talbot’s long career in federal and state politics.

Subseries 1. Legislative

This subseries--which contains twelve subseries--includes materials pertaining to the Maine House of Representatives, where Talbot served three terms from 1972 to 1978.

a. General Information/Records

This subseries contains government telephone directories, Talbot’s legislative ID cards, a history of the Maine State House, and a list of joint standing committees and their membership.

b. Roll Calls

This subseries contains an extensive record of roll call votes on hundreds of pieces of legislation in the Maine Legislature stretching from 1973 to 1978.

c. Legislative Documents and Acts

This subseries contains several dozen bills and other legislative initiatives—as well as committee amendments--introduced during Talbot’s tenure in the Maine Legislature.

d. Legislative Records, Proofs, Journals, and Calendars

This subseries contains legislative journals and calendars (which constitute the Legislature’s daily schedule), proofs (which are transcripts of the statements and speeches made on the floor of the House or Senate), and records (which represent the legislative motions and roll call votes made during a given legislative session).

4 e. Memoria, Resolutions, Orders, and Proclamations

This subseries contains various ceremonial legislative sentiments, including a proclamation recognizing the cultural contributions of Maine’s black community and designating “Miss Black Teenage Maine Day” in 1973. f. Speeches, Statements, and Newsletters

This subseries contains speeches and statements made by Talbot, as well as then-Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives and others, on various political issues. Notably, it includes statements by Talbot announcing his intention to seek election (or re-election), criticizing then-Governor Longley regarding his rhetoric on minorities, and addressing the Maine Democratic Party convention. g. Correspondence

This subseries contains many of Talbot’s hand-written notes. Of particular interest are the messages Talbot sent to colleagues in the Maine House of Representatives. These messages—often urging a colleague to support a particular bill or asking that an amendment be proposed--provide a glimpse into the real-life experiences of a legislator. h. Campaigns and Elections

This subseries contains material pertaining to Talbot’s three political campaigns (including palm cards, campaign finance forms, and mailing lists), as well as broader, election-related documents such as candidate lists, election statutes, and work by the Election Laws Committee. i. Committees

This subseries contains material related to legislative committees on which Talbot served, particularly the Committee on Human Resources, of which Talbot was the chairman. j. Publications

This subseries contains publications related to Maine government, including a copy of the Maine State Planning Office’s 1972 plan, a report on the legislative process, and several studies of the criminal justice system in Maine. k. News Articles

This subseries contains dozens of news clippings from the 1960s to the 1990s, many of which highlight Talbot’s efforts to secure civil rights for black Mainers. Other recurring topics include the death penalty, drug abuse, and tax policy. l. Miscellaneous

This subseries contains material that does not fall into the above categories. Of particular interest, it includes a document indicating that between September 1973 and May 1977, about three-quarters of the University of Maine at Orono’s faculty in the College of Business Administration resigned.

5 m. Oversize

Subseries 2. Non-Legislative

This subseries--which contains nine subseries--includes materials related to Talbot’s political career that fall outside of his role as a legislator.

a. Education

This extensive subseries reflects Talbot’s deep interest in learning and education. It includes studies of enrollment in Maine schools and community colleges, testimony given before the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, and reports on post-secondary and occupational training.

b. Commissions and Task Forces

This subseries contains material related to several commissions and task forces in which Talbot played a role, including the Maine Human Rights Commission, the United Way Substitute Care Task Force, and the Bias Crime Task Force.

c. Associations and Conferences

This subseries contains material related to associations and conferences Talbot was a member of or attended, including the Governor’s Conference on Handicapped Persons, the Children’s Defense Fund, and the National Governors Association.

d. Campaigns and Elections

This subseries contains material related to campaigns and elections other than Talbot’s own political races. It contains pamphlets from Bill Hathaway’s 1972 campaign for U.S Senate, as well as buttons and other paraphernalia from Jesse Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign.

e. Research Materials

This subseries contains research materials that Talbot collected as a legislator, often in response to a constituent’s inquiry. Topics include prisons, Native American land, welfare regulations, and the minimum wage.

f. Speeches, Statements, and Newsletters

This subseries contains newsletters from the Dunfey Family and from the Bureau of Public Affairs within the U.S. State Department.

g. Correspondence

This subseries contains a business card from Thomas Jenkins, then-Field Representative at the United States Commission on Civil Rights.

h. Publications

6 This subseries contains publications with no direct connection to Talbot’s legislative service, including financial reports for the City of Portland, Maine, a primer on municipal budgeting, a report by the Judicial Council of Maine, and a booklet on the Selective Service System.

i. White House

This subseries contains material related to Talbot’s many interactions with the White House on issues pertaining to civil rights, economic opportunity, and education. It includes fact sheets on various policy initiatives, as well as a copy of President Carter’s remarks at a White House event to honor members of the National Caucus on the Black Aged.

Series 1.2 African American History and Culture

Subseries 1. Civil Rights

This subseries gives a sense of the civil rights climate (at the local, national, and international levels) with information dated as early as 1835 (although the majority of information spans from the mid 1950’s – 1990’s).

This subseries begins with information from the United States Commission on Civil Rights (United States Commission on Civil Rights), including national publications, as well as information from the Maine advisory committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights. The United States Commission on Civil Rights was created in 1957 by the “Civil Rights Act of 1957”. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is a bipartisan, independent commission of the United States federal government that is charged with the responsibility for investigating, reporting on, and making recommendations concerning civil rights issues in the United States. These documents are dated from 1970-1995.

From here, a variety of information from civil rights cases, events, and groups; material on Martin Luther King, Jr.; as well as news clippings come together to paint a holistic picture of the civil rights landscape. Included in this series is a “must see” collection of news clippings, from the peak of the Civil Rights movement (1956-1966), which effectively bring this historical movement to life.

Of special interest, in the MLK subseries, is a signed letter to Gerald Talbot from Martin Luther King Jr. This subseries also includes addresses given at local memorial services for MLK, events in his honor, writings on his legacy, commemorative information, as well as contest submissions from children at the Harrison Middle School for a contest in honor of MLK’s birthday “. This information is arranged chronologically, spanning from 1963-2008. Some materials are RESTRICTED.

See also subseries 5 (Racism)

Subseries 2. Education

a. BEACH

In 1980, Gerald Talbot and his wife, Anita, founded BEACH (Black Education and Cultural History), Inc. BEACH served as an information and referral source, concerning black history and human rights. BEACH worked with community members and organizations to bring people together in support of peace and human rights for all. Among its many contributions, BEACH maintained a collection, and traveling display, of black history items (including busts of famous black people, documents, hand and leg shackles, books, etc.); sponsored events and 7 workshops to further racism awareness and equality; provided education scholarships; and sponsored, supported, and spoke out on legislation and issues concerning black people and other minorities (at the state and national level).

The items in the BEACH subseries include material to orient the reader to the BEACH Corporation, material regarding some of the work that BEACH was involved in (outreach projects and education within the schools and community), as well as materials that illustrate where our nation stood in the 1980’s and 1990’s regarding racism and racial equality.

Specific items in this subseries include: ● information on the “Tribute to Black Women of Maine” event, which BEACH established ● a 1970 article by BEACH entitled “Racism in America” ● notes from Gerald Talbot regarding a 1987 KKK visit to Maine ● information for groups BEACH was involved in, including the “Maine Coalition on Undoing Racism” & “REACH” (Respecting Ethnic and Cultural heritage) ● a collection of book jackets used in 1970’s exhibits at the Portland Public Library, Portland City Hall, and various schools, to show what works existed about African Americans ● notes written by Gerald Talbot about Milton Roscoe Geary (the first black person to graduate from the old University of Maine Law School and major contributor to the equal rights movement) Also included in this subseries (in the “Schools” folders) are letters to and from Gerald Talbot, in order to coordinate his speaking at local schools, records of some of the questions the children asked, as well as several “Thank You” letters written by the children. These materials not only show the content of what Gerald shared, and what children took away from his discussions, but also give insight to the climate regarding equality/racism/civil rights in the 1980’s & 1990’s.

Information in this folder spans from 1970-1995.

Some materials in this series are RESTRICTED. b. Minority Specific Education

The materials in this subseries include clippings, publications, and essays specifically related to minority issues in education. Scholarship resources and awards for minority students can also be found here. Included is an appeal for donations from The United Negro Fund; information on, and award letters for, the ”PreCollege” program with the Portland School of Art; and information relating to the establishment of the Pedro Tovookan Scholarship for a Black student to attend the PreCollege Program. Also included is correspondence which shows a pattern of award recipients not being able to further their education, or utilize these scholarships, because they had to work in order to help their families financially.

Materials span from 1967 to-1995. c. General Education

This is a collection of publications and newspaper clippings that Gerald Talbot collected between 1979 and 1981 related to various educational issues (i.e.: truancy, teacher pay, community/adult ed.”, school funding, curriculum, etc.).

8 Included in this series is: the 13th annual Gallup Poll; an edition of “The Maine Paper, a Conservative View”; and the December 1981 edition of the “Maine Insight” newspaper.

d. Education Conferences/Training Resources

Information on local education conferences/training resources that emphasized building equality in education and educational opportunities.

e. Restricted

f. Oversize

Subseries 3. NAACP

In the Paper Series, The NAACP files are made up mostly of materials relating to the Portland Branch, from its inauguration in 1964 and spanning the next thirty years. From its inception, the Portland Branch was an influential proponent of civil rights. So much so that within three years of its founding, the Portland Branch was host to the entire New England Conference of Branches convention. The Portland Branch was involved directly with a number of legal cases, and specifically with the state of the prison system in Maine. They threw a number of events and annual Martin Luther King Day celebrations. Key synopses of the NAACP contribution in Portland can be found in the 20 year special edition publication materials and the interview Talbot engaged in with Charles L. Lumpkins of University of Maine, Orono.

The rest of the NAACP collection contains specific branch materials from Bangor, and a number of other branches around the country with whom Talbot had a connection. Rich historical information on the NAACP’s engagement with various civil rights issues can be found in the Maine Committee on Indian Affairs and the Maine Human Rights Commission files where Talbot was a member of both. This collection also includes materials from the National organization of the NAACP dating back to 1955. It provides researchers some of the cultural context through which the smaller branch organizations operated and also a connection to some of Talbot’s travels around the country for various national conventions.

Subseries 4. Materials Related to the Klu Klux Klan

This subseries contains materials about KKK as well as produced by the KKK itself. The subseries contains materials regarding the KKK’s activities in Maine including events held in the state.

Subseries 5. Racism

This subseries contains a collection of stereotypical racist memorabilia and research materials that Gerald Talbot collected, in part, for workshops/talks that he led in the community. Also included in this collection is correspondence, to and from Mr. Talbot, regarding workshops/talks on racism. These materials help us to define and better understand what racism is and how it impacts our society.

Subseries 6. Culture

This subseries contains information on African American art and artists, history, and other parts of Africa American life that impacted daily living (from fashion and celebrities, to church, politics, and celebrations etc.). The various documents in this subseries lend themselves to our understanding of how African Americans have both impacted and been impacted by culture.

9 Subseries 7. Maine’s Visible Black History Research

This subseries shows the beginning stages and research that went into the book, Maine’s Visible Black History (2006), which Gerald Talbot initiated and eventually co-authored and edited. Maine’s Visible Black History explores how Black men and women have been integral parts of Maine culture and society since the beginning of the colonial era; it uncovers a rich and long-neglected strata of Maine state history.

This subseries is arranged as Gerald Talbot kept it, so as to preserve the original content and context; it opens with correspondence that began in 1979, when Gerald initiated reaching out to others for support in this endeavor. These letters not only show us how this project began, but also illustrate the immense lack of historical information that had been kept throughout Maine regarding the contributions and history of Black Mainers. This correspondence is followed by research materials and notes that Gerald gathered.

Subseries 8. Groups and Events

This subseries contains files on various activist groups and events related to African American history. Materials are primarily from 1971-1995, and include groups such as the Maine Association for Black Progress, Maine Association of Black Professionals, and the Maine Project on South Africa.

For photographs connected to some of these groups/events see “Series 4. Photographs”.

Series 1.3 Personal Papers

Subseries 1 Gerald Talbot

This subseries contains materials directly related to Gerald Talbot. Included here are personal correspondence, speeches, and interviews; as well as awards, employment, personal identification, and personal calendars etc. from the years 1964-1995.

Some materials in this series are RESTRICTED

Subseries 2 Family/Neighborhood

a. This subseries contains items regarding Gerald and Anita’s four children Sharon Renee, Rachael, Regina, and Robin. Materials date from 1963-1991.

b. This subseries contains items related to Talbot family history, dating primarily from 1865-1925. Dance cards from Tarragona club mention Sterling A. Dymond, Wiliam B. Stewart, William H. Stewart, Edward S. Buck, Edgar S. Buck, Charles A. Talbot (Gerald Talbot’s great grandfather), Charles Raynsford Talbot (Gerald’s grandfather), and Charles H. Smallwood.

c. This subseries includes items related to the Glenwood Avenue Block Party from 1982-1993.

Subseries 3 Groups and Community Action

This subseries contains files on Gerald Talbot’s community engagement from the 1970s-1990s, through organizations and conferences: AARP, the Epilepsy Foundation of America, Greater Portland Epilepsy Association, the Pine Tree Epilepsy Association, the New England Circle, the Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging and Maine Senior Games, Veterans for Peace, Vision 2020, Center for 10 Vision and Policy, Eastern Seaboard Apprenticeship, Healthy Families Maine, 1980 Maine Perspective, Maine Summit on Justice and the Economy Invitation, General Meeting on Youth, Ingraham Volunteers, Maine Leadership Council, Maine Medical Center, Maine Environmental Research, Sweetser Male Mentors, Portland YWCA, We the People NE.

Subseries 4 Collecting Materials

This subseries contains various materials related to Gerald Talbot’s collecting, including catalogues, collectibles resources, purchase receipts, and notes to and from suppliers. The materials are in chronological order to preserve the order Gerald maintained his records. Materials date from 1961 to the mid 1990s.

Series 1.4 Subject Files

This series includes information on various subjects Gerald Talbot maintained files on: Community, Grants, Museums/Archivists, “Older Americans”, Portland Jetport, SALT II, Schools/Colleges, Sexual Harassment, and Three East Video Productions. Materials date from the mid-1950s-1990s.

Series 1.5 Ephemera

This series includes material for which the context is not clear, without a direct link to other items in the collection.

Series 2 Posters

The Posters Series consists of posters and other graphic formats documenting African American history and culture. The material has been organized into five topical groups: University of Southern Maine (USM), Made by Talbot, Events/Information, Politics, People/Groups. In deciding where to place a poster, the order of the groups is the order of preference, thus the fact that the poster had to do with USM would take precedence over Made by Talbot, which takes precedence over Events/Information, and so on. Within the groups, material has been arranged in chronological order, oldest to newest, with undated material at the end. The posters take up 21 map case drawers.

Series 3 Objects

The Objects Series contains artifacts pertaining to Africa, African America, and America in general. The artifacts range from wooden, cast iron, ceramic, and beaded items, to a framed original KKK charter and paper reproductions. Many items in this series were given to Talbot by family and friends.

Series 4 Photographs

The Photographs Series covers a wide range of subjects, from family studio portraits of the 1800s and more informal snapshots from the 1960s and 1970s, to civil rights marches and Miss Black Teenage Maine Pageant contestants. Many of the photographs came from the Portland Press Herald. There are 512 photographs, 11 glass plate negatives, and copy negatives in 9 boxes and two map case drawers.

Series 5 Serials

The Serials Series consists of incomplete runs of 7 magazine titles primarily of interest to African Americans. The titles include Ebony (1956-1995), Jet (1968-1993), Essence (1992-1995), The Crisis 11 (1974-1995), Black Enterprise (1978-1995), Emerge (1990-1991), and Black ethnic collectibles (1987-1989). The Collection does not include all issues within the date ranges.

Series 6 Publications

This series includes a large collection of published materials that Gerald Talbot collected. The subject matter of these materials fits into several categories throughout this collection, and therefore have been filed separately as “Publications”. In this series you will find a variety of material, in both form and context. The earliest materials date from 1920 and 1940, and most materials are from the 1960s- mid-1990s.

12 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1 Papers. Politics. Legislative

Series 1.1.1a General Information/Records

1 1 General 1969-89, undated

1 2 General - 106th Legislature 1973-74, undated

1 3 General 1973-76

1 4 General - 107th Legislature 1974-76

1 5 General - 108th Legislature 1977-78, undated

1 6 General - 110th Legislature 1980

1 7 Ephemera undated

Series 1.1.1b Roll Calls

1 8 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan-1973 Mar

1 9 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr

1 10 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr-1973 May 3

1 11 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1973 May

1 12 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1973 May-1973 Jun

1 13 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1973 Jun-1973 Jul

1 14 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan-1974 Mar

2 15 Roll calls - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar

2 16 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1975 Jan-1975 Apr

2 17 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1975 Apr-1975 May

2 18 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1975 May

2 19 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1975 May-1975 Jun 13 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1b Roll Calls (cont.)

2 20 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1975 Jun

2 21 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1975 Jun-1975 Jul

2 22 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1976 Jan-1976 Mar

2 23 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1976 Mar-1976 Apr

2 24 Roll calls - 107th Legislature 1976 Apr-1976 Jun, undated

2 25 Roll calls - 108th Legislature 1977 Jan-1977 Apr

2 26 Roll calls - 108th Legislature 1977 Apr

3 27 Roll calls - 108th Legislature 1977 Apr-1977 May

3 28 Roll calls - 108th Legislature 1977 May-1977 Jun

3 29 Roll calls - 108th Legislature (1 of 2) 1977 Jun

3 30 Roll calls - 108th Legislature (2 of 2) 1977 Jun

3 31 Roll calls - 108th Legislature 1977 Jun-1977 Jul

3 32 Roll calls - 108th Legislature 1978 Jan-1978 Mar

3 33 Roll calls - 108th Legislature 1978 Mar, undated

Series 1.1.1c Legislative Documents and Acts

3 34 LD's - Expunging Records of Arrest 1967-76, undated

3 35 LD's - 104th Legislature 1969

3 36 LD's - 106th Legislature 1972 Nov 20- 1972 Dec 7 14 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1c Legislative Documents and Acts (cont.)

3 37 LD’s - 106th Legislature 1972 Dec 11- 1972 Dec 18

3 38 LD's - 106th Legislature 1972 Dec 19- 1973 Jan 9

4 39 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 10- 1973 Jan 11

4 40 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 16- 1973 Jan 17

4 41 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 17- 1973 Jan 18

4 42 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 18- 1973 Jan 23

4 43 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 23- 1973 Jan 24

4 44 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 24- 1973 Jan 30

4 45 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 30

4 46 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 30- 1973 Jan 31

4 47 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 31

4 48 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 1

5 49 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 1-1973 Feb 6

5 50 LD’s - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 6-1973 Feb 8

5 51 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 8-1973 Feb 12

5 52 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 12- 1973 Feb 14

5 53 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 14

5 54 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 14- 1973 Feb 20 15 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1c Legislative Documents and Acts (cont.)

5 55 LD’s - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 20- 1973 Feb 21

5 56 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 20- 1973 Feb 22

5 57 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 21- 1973 Feb 23

6 58 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 22- 1973 Feb 27

6 59 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 22- 1973 Mar 1

6 60 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 23- 1973 Mar 1

6 61 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 28- 1973 Mar 7

6 62 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 5-1973 Mar 8

6 63 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 6-1973 Mar 7

6 64 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 6-1973 Mar 8

6 65 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 6-1973 Mar 12

6 66 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 7-1973 Mar 14

6 67 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 8-1973 Mar 15

7 68 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 12- 1973 Mar 21

7 69 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 19- 1973 Mar 26

7 70 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 14- 1973 Mar 27 16 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1c Legislative Documents and Acts (cont.)

7 71 LD’s - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 26- 1973 Mar 29

7 72 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 26- 1973 Apr 5

7 73 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 28- 1973 Apr 3

7 74 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 2-1973 Apr 9

7 75 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 3-1973 Apr 12

7 76 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 3-1973 Apr 17

8 77 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 3-1973 Apr 23

8 78 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 3-1973 May 4

8 79 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 May 7-1973 May 16

8 80 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 May 17- 1973 May 24

8 81 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 May 24- 1973 Jun 4

8 82 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 Jun 5-1973 Jun 12

8 83 LD's - 106th Legislature 1973 June 13- 1973 Jun 21

8 84 LD's - Gun Control 1973-80

8 85 LD's - Acts 1973-91

9 86 LD's - 106th Legislature (1 of 6) 1974 Jan 2

9 87 LD's - 106th Legislature (2 of 6) 1974 Jan 2

9 88 LD's - 106th Legislature (3 of 6) 1974 Jan 2 17 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1c Legislative Documents and Acts (cont.)

9 89 LD’s - 106th Legislature (4 of 6) 1974 Jan 2

9 90 LD's - 106th Legislature (5 of 6) 1974 Jan 2

9 91 LD's - 106th Legislature (6 of 6) 1974 Jan 2

9 92 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 3-1974 Jan 4

9 93 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 7-1974 Jan 8

9 94 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 9-1974 Jan 11

9 95 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 11- 1974 Jan 16

9 96 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 16- 1974 Jan 18

9 97 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 22- 1974 Jan 24

9 98 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 24- 1974 Jan 29

9 99 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 30- 1974 Feb 5

9 100 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Feb 6-1974 Feb 13

9 101 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Feb 13- 1974 Feb 27

10 102 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Feb 27- 1974 Mar 5

10 103 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 5-1974 Mar 13

10 104 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 14- 1974 Mar 15

10 105 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 15- 1974 Mar 21 18 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1c Legislative Documents and Acts (cont.)

10 106 LD’s - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 21- 1974 Mar 22

10 107 LD's - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 22- 1974 Mar 28

10 108 LD's - 107th Legislature 1974 Dec 9-1976 Sep 17

10 109 LD's - 108th Legislature 1976 Nov 29- 1977 Feb 16

10 110 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Feb 1-1977 Nov 7

10 111 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Feb 17- 1977 May 11

10 112 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Mar 10- 1977 May 3

10 113 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Mar 11- 1977 Jun 20

10 114 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Mar 23- 1977 Apr 22

10 115 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Mar 31- 1977 May 25

10 116 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Mar 30- 1977 Jun 29

11 117 LD's - 108th Legislature [LD 1661 An Act to Prohibit 1977 Apr 14-197 the Use of Offensive Names…] Jun 3

11 118 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 Apr 22- 1978 Jan 17

11 119 LD's - 108th Legislature 1977 May 19- 1977 Dec 29

11 120 LD's - 108th Legislature 1978 Jan 11- 1978 Feb 23

11 121 LD's - 108th Legislature 1978 Feb 14- 1978 Apr 10 19 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1c Legislative Documents and Acts (cont.)

11 book LD’s - book - 108th Legislature 1980 Dec 4-1981 Apr 13

11 122 LD's - LD1872, MLK Day; 112th Legislature 1986 Jan-1986, undated

Series 1.1.1d Legislative Records, Proofs, Journals, and Calendars

11 123 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1973 Jan 3-1973 Feb 15

12 124 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb 20- 1973 Mar 29

12 125 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 2-1973 Apr 30

12 126 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1973 May 1-1973 May 31

12 127 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1973 Jun 1-1973 Jun 19

12 128 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 2-1974 Jan 31

12 129 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1974 Feb 1-1974 Feb 28

12 130 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Feb 20- 1974 Feb 28

12 131 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 1-1974 Mar 8

12 132 House Journal & Cal - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 1-1974 Mar 28

12 133 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 7-1974 Mar 13

12 134 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 13- 1974 Mar 18

13 135 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 19- 1974 Mar 26 20 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1d Legislative Records, Proofs, Journals, and Calendars (cont.)

13 136 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Mar 26- 1974 Mar 29

13 137 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1975 Jun 18- 1975 Jun 19

13 138 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1975 Jun 20- 1975 Jun 26

13 139 House Journal & Cal - 107th Legislature 1975 Dec 1-1975 Dec 12

13 140 House Journal & Cal - 107th Legislature 1976 Jan 19- 1976 Feb 27

13 141 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Jan-1976 Feb 10

13 142 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Feb 11- 1976 Feb 26

13 143 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Feb 27- 1976 Mar 11

13 144 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Mar 1-1976 Mar 31

13 145 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Mar 12- 1976 Mar 19

13 146 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Mar 22- 1976 Mar 24

14 147 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Mar 25 - 1976 Mar 31

14 148 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Apr 1-1976 Apr 6

14 149 Leg. Records - 107th Legislature 1976 Apr 7-1976 Jun 14

14 150 House Journal & Cal - 107th Legislature 1976 Apr 1-1976 Jul 2

14 151 House Ad. Journal & Cal - 108th, 112th, 116th 1978-93 Legislature 21 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1d Legislative Records, Proofs, Journals, and Calendars (cont.)

14 152 Leg. Records - 108th Legislature 1977 May 5-1977 Jun 1

14 153 Leg. Records - 108th Legislature 1978 Jan 4-1978 Feb 10

14 154 Leg. Records - 108th Legislature 1978 Feb 13- 1978 Feb 28

14 155 Leg. Records - 108th Legislature 1978 Mar 1-1978 Mar 9

14 156 Leg. Records - 108th Legislature 1978 Mar 10- 1978 Dec 6

14 157 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 Feb

14 158 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar

15 159 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 Mar 29- 1973 Apr 11

15 160 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 12- 1973 Apr 20

15 161 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 Apr 23- 1973 May 7

15 162 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 May 8-1973 May 14

15 163 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 May 15- 1973 May 23

15 164 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 May 24- 1973 Jun1

15 165 Proofs - 106th Legislature (1 of 2) 1973 Jun

15 166 Proofs - 106th Legislature (2 of 2) 1973 Jun

15 167 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1973 Jun-1973 Jul

15 168 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 4-1974 Jan 21 22 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1d Legislative Records, Proofs, Journals, and Calendars (cont.)

16 169 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Jan 22- 1974 Feb 6

16 170 Proofs - 106th Legislature 1974 Feb 7-1974 Feb 15

16 171 Roll Calls & Proofs - 112th Legislature (related to 1986 Feb MLK Day)

Series 1.1.1e Memoria, Resolutions, Orders, and Proclamations

16 172 Proclamations 1973-77

16 173 Orders 1973-77, undated

16 174 Resolutions 1973-75, 1977- 78, 1986,1989, undated

16 175 Memoriams 1975-76

Series 1.1.1f Speeches, Statements, and Newsletters

16 176 Speeches/Statements 1974, 1975, 1978, undated

16 177 Press Releases 1974-77, undated

16 178 Newsletters 1976, 1977, undated

16 179 Speeches/Statements undated

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence

16 180 Messages 1973-77

16 181 Correspondence 1975-78

16 182 Contacts undated

16 183 Notes undated

16 184 Contacts undated

16 185 Messages (1 of 9) undated 23 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

16 186 Messages (2 of 9) undated

16 187 Messages (3 of 9) undated

17 188 Messages (4 of 9) undated

17 189 Messages (5 of 9) undated

17 190 Messages (6 of 9) undated

17 191 Messages (7 of 9) undated

17 192 Messages (8 of 9) undated

17 193 Messages (9 of 9) undated

25 300 Multiple copies of pages 1-2 of 1965 ordinance on 1965 Feb 2 discrimination in housing

25 300 Copy of the fair housing statutes and ordinances 1966 Jun 1 prepared by the National Committee Against Discrimination in Housing

25 301 Congress of the United States House of 1967 Oct 27 - Representatives correspondence multiple people 1988 Mar 1 and issues: Peter N. Kyros IRS, epilepsy, election congratulations; John Conyers, Jr. rally, National Alliance Against Racial and Political Repression; expenses; Resolution 96; House Select Committee on Assassinations Resolution 445; William S. Cohen, David S. Hurwitz Office of Family Assistance; Resolution 638; resolution 118; John R. McKernan, Jr.; Joseph E. Brennan; Ronald V. Dellums

25 302 US senate Bill Johnson racism in America; Margaret 1968 - 1992 Chase Smith resolution 7152; William D. Hathaway; Edmund S. Muskie; George J. Mitchell; William S. Cohen

25 303 Letter from Talbot to Low Income People Inc. 1971 Jan 19 regarding a lead poisoning initiative

25 303 Congratulatory letter from Tenants Inc. and asking 1972 Jun 21 for legislative support on issues such as housing discrimination 24 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

25 303 Attorney Edgar A. Kerry to Senator Warren G. 1973 Mar 19 Magnuson on the National No-Fault Motor Insurance Act

25 303 Handwritten letter from "Claire" on a textbook bill 1973 Oct 15 issue

26 306 N. Edd Miller, President, University of Maine 1974 Dec 11 Portland-Gorham and Harold P. Menninger, International Student Advisor supporting bill HR 15009

26 306 Letter from Talbot to Coretta Scott King referencing 1974 Dec 11 a bill he plans on introducing at the next legislative session to honor her husband and requesting she attend and speak at the committee hearing to assist in its passage

26 306 Handwritten letter from constituent Albert C. Frose 1974 Dec 19, (?) about gun control, and another regarding the 1975 Jan 3, 1977 rights of amending a Town of Winthrop charter Feb 20

26 306 Letter from commissioner Roberta Weil, Dept. of 1974 Dec 3 Business Regulation summarizing recent department activities

26 306 Letter to Emory C. Dodge, USAF on commissary 1974 Feb 23 taxes

26 306 Response letters to constituents 1974 Feb 23

26 306 Letter on a bill supported by the governor's task 1974 Jan 10 force on corrections to Joseph Fitzsimmons of Pennsylvania

26 304 Correspondence Department of Human Services on 1974 Jan 22, social services 1976 Sep 17

26 306 Letter to the editor thank you to the public for 1974 Jun 13 reelection

26 306 Typed note from the Portland Longshoremen 1974 Jun 6 Benevolent Society formally proposing support for Talbot's re-election, among others

26 306 Congratulatory letter from John B. O'Brien and 1974 Nov 10 asking for support 25 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 306 Congratulatory letter and invitation to an informal 1974 Nov 15 gathering at the Westbrook Scott Paper Company mill

26 306 Congratulatory letter from John R. Goodwin, 1974 Nov 22 Managing Editor of the Times Record of Brunswick, ME and referencing enclosed questionnaires (not included)

26 306 Letter from William F. Kearns Jr., Commissioner, 1974 Nov 26 Task Force on the Mental Health of Children referencing a copy of their comprehensive plan

26 305 Letters from Maine Teachers Association regarding 1974 Oct 16, enforcement and issues 1980 Aug 20, 1983 Dec 6, 1984 Oct 31

26 307 Letter from Harry P. Glassman to Talbot regarding 1975 Apr 14 narcotics offenders and payment of witnesses

26 307 Draft letter to Chief William MacDonald, president, 1975 Jan 11 Maine Police Chiefs Association on an act regulating handguns

26 307 Memo to Maine congressmen referencing testimony 1975 Jul 28 on firearms in New York, not included

26 307 Letter from Richard E. Anderson Sr., President, 1975 Jun 10 Maine Recreation and Park Association, to Senator Robert W. Clifford on LD 1906 with handwritten note to Talbot

26 308 Mailgrams, letters, telegrams and archival copies 1975 Jun 17 - made from Portland Teachers Association on 1976 Mar 30 school funding bills

26 307 Maine Bar Association on LD 575, 577, 1263, 671 1975 May 21

26 307 Typed notes on copies of gas bill, a page of the 1975 May 3 constitution, and an article on a city shut down from constituent Roger M. Rush

26 307 Draft letter to representative Stanley E. Laffin on his 1975 May 8 proposal to reinstate capital punishment

26 307 Letter from Linda L. Tweedie, constituent, on food 1975 Nov 2 stamps 26 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 307 Letter from Maine Right to Choose coordinator 1975 Sep 11 Cathy Flynn asking for support on issues

26 310 Letter to Rep. Talbot from various elected officials of 1976 Apr 2 Boys Training Center Employees Union

26 310 Letter and copy from Jim McGregor and Governor 1976 Apr 30 James B. Longley referencing a legislative session that brought Talbot's brother Bob into the middle unnecessarily

26 310 Letter to "Talbert" from businessman Arthur W. 1976 Dec 28 Hicks of Kenworth Inc. expressing dissatisfaction with lack of police funding

26 309 St. Joseph's Parish School on service charge for 1976 Feb 18 emergency services and LD 2031

26 309 Alliance for Maine's Future on LD 2211 (tax reform) 1976 Feb 19

26 309 Letter to "We're all in this together" and copy of a 1976 Feb 20 newsletter from Maine Teachers Association regarding taxes

26 309 Reports on the 107th Legislature issued by 1976 Feb 23 - Governor James B. Longley Mar 1

26 309 Fair Harbor Emergency Shelter to Senator David G. 1976 Feb 9 Huber on LD 2051 (funding for women's shelters)

26 309 Collection of letters to Talbot, State Rep. Dudley of 1976 Feb 9 - Enfield, and others from Maine dentists regarding 1977 Apr 15 healthcare legislation

26 309 Memo on the request of 89-313 funds Title I 1976 Jan 13

26 309 Letter from Milestone Foundation on LD 76 1976 Jan 15

26 309 Legislative salaries 1976 Jan 19

26 309 Maybelle Taylor Bennett Joint Center for Political 1976 Jan 22 Studies thanking Ed Pert, Clerk of the House, for research information

26 310 LD 2128 1976 Jul 1

26 310 Congratulatory letter from Edmund S. Muskie to 1976 Jul 15 Talbot and inviting collaboration 27 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 310 Letter to Representative Talbot from Wendell H. 1976 Jun 1 Austin Jr. regarding a strong recommendation that Talbot and other politicians reject homosexual political freedoms as against God's will

26 310 Letter from Alexander J. Menza, New Jersey State 1976 Jun 11 Senate, asking for collaboration among state governments

26 310 LD 1950 and 1958 from Carroll L. Bean 1976 Mar 10

26 310 Postcard from Mrs. Kenneth B. Walker chastising 1976 Mar 23 Talbot and party for misuse of taxpayer money

26 310 Copy of letter sent to all legislators from Earle O. 1976 Mar 5 Thornton Director of Cumberland County Bureau of Civil Emergency Preparedness to Honorable Anne Boudreau

26 310 To Representative Talbot from Charles Sherburne, 1976 May 10 Executive Director, Council #74 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees regarding the Longley-Sewall-Martin Bill in reference to the Hay Plan the governor devised for state employees

26 320 Note supporting an act to amend the Maine Human 1977 Apr 11 Rights Act

26 320 Letter requesting support for LD 1329 and 122 1977 Apr 15 (vocational regions)

26 320 Letters supporting LD 976, may be other materials 1977 Apr 22 - 25 under LD 76

26 320 Letter against LD 1301 and a reference to a 1977 Apr 25 Portland Press Herald article quoting a Captain Walker from William Leavitt of Chase, Leavitt & Co.

26 360 LD 1204 Portland Water District 1977 Apr 26

26 320 Opposition to LD 1130 Bernie's Fashions; Sunrise 1977 Apr 26 - 27 Collection Service, Professional Collections Inc.

26 320 LD 1476 City of South Portland mayor 1977 Apr 27

26 320 LD 750 Honeycomb Systems supporting university 1977 Apr 27 capital construction at Farmington and Orono 28 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 320 Albert J. Charleton on cost of living increase for 1977 Apr 4 university employees

26 320 Handwritten letter from student Sheila Murray of 1977 Apr 5 Bangor HS regarding class studies on bills for the deaf and mentally retarded

26 320 Letter against a corporate income tax increase 1977 Apr 5

26 320 Letters on Peoples' Regional Opportunity Program 1977 Apr 7, 1993 Jul 22

26 323 Thank you letter from C. Murray Cott, President of 1977 Aug 2 Cumberland-York Task Force on Aging Inc. for a vote that helps prevent mandatory retirement

26 323 Carol H. Yadeta arguing for a change in repayment 1977 Dec 2 of medical school capitation fees

26 363 Letter and information from The Park Danforth 1977 Dec 22

26 323 Alan M. Argondizza, principal, asking for legislative 1977 Dec 28 updates

26 323 Letter asking for funding support in the Cumberland 1977 Dec 28 County budget for Shalom House, plus pamphlet

26 318 Letter and response on adult education legislation 1977 Feb 10

26 318 LD 95 (funds for protective and substitute care 1977 Feb 10 services)

26 318 Letter from Secretary of Transportation inviting 1977 Feb 13 Talbot to the New England regional town meeting

26 313 Correspondence related to LD 4 (raising of drinking 1977 Feb 13 - age) Apr 4

26 318 Letters and responses on inventory tax 1977 Feb 14

26 318 Committee members of Committee on Human 1977 Feb 15 Resources from Carol M. Rea on an amendment that would affect building remodeling specifications for handicapped people

26 318 Letter and response on LD 143 1977 Feb 22 29 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 318 Maine State Employees Association on a merit 1977 Feb 23 system for state employees imposed by the 108th legislature

26 314 Correspondence related to LD 231 (lowering 1977 Feb 24 - funding for adult education) Apr 4

26 318 Herb Adams, Legislative Affairs and University 1977 Feb 6 Relations, University of Maine Portland-Gorham Student Senate on collaboration

26 318 Request for Maine's licensed firearms dealers (2c.) 1977 Feb 9

26 317 Epilepsy bill 1977 Jan 10

26 312 Correspondence with National Retired Teachers’ 1977 Jan 21 - Association (NRTA)/AARP supporting proposed 1978 May 15 legislation for retirees

26 317 Gun control LD 26 1977 Jan 25

26 317 Sharon Mitchell-Lunner, Executive Director, York- 1977 Jan 26 Cumberland Housing Development Corporation letter and information on program

26 317 Letters from Peter Greer on legislative concerns 1977 Jan 31 & and on the lending of a booklet on Huck Finn co- Apr 27 authored by Greer

26 323 Support 1573 (renovation of seasonal homes) 1977 Jul 1 Greater Portland Council of Governments

26 323 Opposition to LD 1634 from Casco Bank and Trust 1977 Jul 1 Company

26 323 Letter to Andrews B. Campbell, Esq. from Charles 1977 Jul 14 - M. Jackson, Assistant Director, Legal Services Sep 16 Maine Municipal Association regarding loitering ordinances; Letter to Representatives Talbot and Howe from Lawyer Andrews B. Campbell regarding a loitering ordinance

26 323 Letter from Greater Portland Housing Association 1977 Jul 18 President Gordon B. Davis thanking Representative Talbot for work

26 323 Support of LD 1853 from Local 1069 United 1977 Jul 5 Paperworkers International Union 30 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 322 Handwritten letter from Beryl E. W. Williams 1977 Jun 10 supporting Talbot's bill on changing offensive place names in Maine

26 322 Support for LD 1075, 1756, 1530 1977 Jun 10

26 322 Support for LD 414 and against LD 1398 by Drs. 1977 Jun 10 Gove and Estabrooks (related to dentistry)

26 322 Goodwill objecting to LD 1738 (billboards) 1977 Jun 10

26 322 Support for LD 1735 (Bill of Rights for Mentally 1977 Jun 10 Handicapped) from Pineland Center

26 322 Support for LD 1756 and 1530 1977 Jun 11

26 322 Support for LD 1075 1977 Jun 13

26 322 Opposition to LD 304 SP 125 from Boston Mutual 1977 Jun 13 and another

26 322 Portland Public Schools support of LD 1612 1977 Jun 13 (transferring human rights enforcement to Attorney General)

26 322 Letter from Army Officer Boyd A. Jones expressing 1977 Jun 20 discontent with the state income tax system

26 322 Support LD 727 from Dr. Pettapiece 1977 Jun 22

26 322 Letter from Phillips F. Lewis, President, Sun 1977 Jun 27 Savings and Loan Association, on negative implications of passing "An act to prohibit the practice of mandatory retirement age"

26 322 Support of LD 1364 (elimination of mandatory 1977 Jun 29 retirement) from Woodfords Congregational Church

26 322 Handgun LD 1315 1977 Jun 3

26 322 Postcard LD 1600 (milk prices) 1977 Jun 4

26 311 LD 1904 LD 1031 interpreter and deaf services 1977 Jun 4 - 1978 Feb 6

26 322 Portland Public Schools LD 231 (adult education) 1977 Jun 6

26 322 Longfellow Garden Club 1738 (traveler's information 1977 Jun 8 service) 31 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 322 Bookland of Maine LD 1857 (hiding adult 1977 Jun 9 magazines from minors)

26 319 Response to Frank Tupper, Chairman AARP, of 1977 Mar 1 support for Maine retirement system in 108th legislature

26 319 Letters and responses on LD 184 (natural death) 1977 Mar 13 - 28

26 319 Letters and responses LD 434 and LD 2 (teachers' 1977 Mar 13 - 28 retirement funds/costs)

26 319 Copies of letters from Louise W. Kapitan, School of 1977 Mar 19 Practical Nursing, LD 398 (improving state merit system)

26 319 Letters and response LD 940 (equal tax of medical 1977 Mar 21 - nonprofits) Apr 5

26 319 Letter and response on LD 544 (prohibition of 1977 Mar 21 - beano) Jun 22

26 319 LD 60 and 129 right on red bills 1977 Mar 24

26 319 Postcard and response LD 287 (illegalization of 1977 Mar 28 - distributing referendums at polling places) Apr 4

26 319 Letter on LD 842 (displaced homemakers) 1977 Mar 30

26 319 Letter and response on supporting a cost of living 1977 Mar 4 - Apr increase for university employees 4

26 319 Memo on committee etiquette 1977 Mar 8

26 321 State of Vermont JSR 17 on infectious equine 1977 May 13 animals

26 321 LD 1064 Indian reservation tribal voting 1977 May 16 requirements

26 315 Correspondence related to LD 1419 (banning anti- 1977 May 17 - gay discrimination) Jun 22

26 321 Letter and response on HP 1315 and LD 1588 (gun 1977 May 17 - control) Jun 22

26 321 LD 1135 (energy conservation) Portland Public 1977 May 25 Schools 32 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 321 Cross Jewelers support LD 452 and Talbot's 1977 May 27 response against it

26 321 Support for LD 1073 (20 year retirement for 1977 May 3 employees of Department of Mental Health and Corrections)

26 321 Support for LD 532, 821, 1196 by Maine State 1977 May 5 Nurses Association

26 323 Letter to state representative regarding lowering the 1977 Sep 8 age requirement for a senior citizen state park pass from 70 to at least 65, from Elise H. Albert

26 323 To Representative Talbot from Thomas Andrews 1977 Sep 8 & regarding Coalition Concerned about CETA, based 1992 Sep 25 in Cumberland County (CETA: Comprehensive Employment and Training Act), printout of electronic message that Tom Andrews stopped by

26 326 Letter from David B. Bicknell, President of 1978 Apr 12 Manufactured Housing Association & Institute for the Northeast referring to Talbot's support of an act to correct the inequitable taxation of mobile and modular homes

26 325 Copies and rough draft of letter to Victor Kambler, 1978 Feb 13 Director of Task Force Labor Reform, AFL-CIO, regarding labor law reform S1883

26 325 Support of LD 2005 from constituents 1978 Feb 13

26 325 Letter from Robert and Linda Follansbee, 1978 Feb 14 constituents, supporting an interpreter bill

26 325 Talbot to Brennan on LD 1966 1978 Feb 15

26 325 Opposition to LD 2058 from Boston Mutual 1978 Feb 23

26 325 Letter and copy from William R. Dyson, State Rep. 1978 Feb 26 for CT asking about state efforts regarding family violence

26 325 Report on Committee on Human Resources 1978 Feb 28 business to John L. Martin, Speaker and Joseph Sewall, President, Maine Senate 33 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 325 Correspondence between Talbot, State Claims 1978 Feb 9 - Mar Board Chief Counsel Ronald M. Roy, Bureau of 13 Alcoholic Beverages, CA Hartnell (Gabby), regarding a liquor license problem

26 316 Correspondence related to HJ RES 638 (Equal 1977 Jul 27 - Rights Amendment) from Cohen, Emery, Hathaway, 1978 Jan 10 National Organization for Women (NOW)

26 324 Letter from Talbot to Donald Grey Lowry, Chairman 1978 Jan 13 of Portland United Way, thanking him for support of LD 1904 (interpreters for deaf) and informing him of changes being made to the bill in committee

26 324 HP 1124, LD 1342 Ralph M. Lovell Senate 1978 Jan 13 Chairman

26 324 Rodney S. Quinn, Assistant Majority Leader, to 1978 Jan 17 Laurel Burnham "Pop" on inability to get a bill passed on refunds for beverage containers sold from ships

26 324 Handwritten request to oppose LD 1943 and LD 1978 Jan 22 1957 as well as thanks for fulfilling a request from Ann Louise Crocker

26 324 Opposition to LD 1925 from Portland Parks and 1978 Jan 23 Recreation Director Richard E. Anderson Sr.

26 324 Memo to Chairmen of Human Resources and 1978 Jan 9 related committees from Dick Merritt National Conference of State Legislatures regarding fiscal relief

26 325 Letter from students at Northern Maine Vocational 1978 Mar 1 Technical Institute making an urgent request for new dorms

26 326 Letters and information from Inmates Advisory 1978 Nov 18 - Council regarding visit to the prison and a new Dec 26 "good time law"

26 326 Letter to Walter E. Fauntroy, US congress, 1978 Sep 13 regarding ratification of House Resolution 554 on DC resident congressional representation, references responses from Maine senators Muskie and Hathaway 34 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1g Correspondence (cont.)

26 326 Mailgram from the White House inviting Talbot to an 1979 Oct 3 energy program briefing

26 326 Correspondence with Thomas A. Hart of 1980 Aug 21 - Westinghouse Electric Corporation on a referendum Oct 2

26 326 Letters from Attorney General James E. Tierney 1988 May 17 & regarding hate crime legislation 31

26 326 Letter from Thomas H. Andrews, State Senator, to 1989 May 24 Talbot and Phyllis Keniston of Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging

26 326 Personal letter from Attorney General James E. 1990 Oct 8 Tierney asking for support from Talbot on Pat McGowan's campaign to run against Olympia Snowe

26 326 Letter from Deputy Attorney General Stephen L. 1992 Jul 27 Wessler referencing a hearing to amend the Civil Rights Act

26 327 Information on intermittent employees with undated Representative Mary Najarian

26 327 Support for education reform undated

26 327 Opposition to LD 1838 Maine Barbers Association undated

26 327 Support for LD 502 from Russell Woods undated

26 327 Nancy and "Cap" congratulations on getting bill Oct 15, year passed to change derogatory place names unknown, presumably mid- late 1970s

26 325 Postcard to Representative Talbot from Richard 1978 Mar 16 Beach, constituent, regarding government spending

26 327 Handwritten note from Margaret C. Craven asking Undated year, for Talbot's help getting assistance for retired Feb 15 teachers

26 327 Form letter to Representative Talbot advocating for circa 1977 a balanced budget 35 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1h Campaigns and Elections

17 194 Talbot Campaigns 1971, 1972, undated

17 195 Palm Cards 1972-74

17 196 Talbot Campaigns 1972, 1974, 1976,1977, 1978, undated

17 197 Maine Elections 1973

17 198 Maine Elections 1974, 1976, 1978

17 199 Maine Elections 1974, 1980, 1988, undated

17 200 Talbot Campaigns 1974, undated

17 201 Election Laws Committee 1975 Jan-1975 Mar

18 202 Election Laws Committee 1975 Apr-1975 May

18 203 Election Laws Committee (1 of 2) 1975, undated

18 204 Election Laws Committee (2 of 2) 1975, undated

18 205 Talbot Campaigns 1976, undated

18 206 Mailing Lists undated

Series 1.1.1i Committees

18 207 Committees 1972, undated

18 208 Committee on Human Resources 1973-74

18 209 Committee on Human Resources (phone issue) 1976-77

18 210 Committee on Human Resources 1977, undated

18 211 Department of Human Services 1977, 1980, 1992, undated

Series 1.1.1j Publications

18 212 Publications (1 of 2) 1972

18 213 Publications (2 of 2) 1972 36 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.1j Publications (cont.)

19 214 Publications (1 of 2) 1973

19 215 Publications (2 of 2) 1973

19 216 Publications 1974

19 217 Publications 1976

Series 1.1.1k News Articles

19 218 News Articles 1965, 1974-77, undated

19 219 News Articles 1978-79, 1987- 88, 1990-93

Series 1.1.1l Miscellaneous

19 220 Miscellaneous 1972-80, undated

19 221 Miscellaneous 1984-92, undated

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Seating chart for the Maine House of [1975-1977] f 11 Representatives (this chart is not dated, however, based on the names and the positions held the date of this chart has been narrowed down to somewhere in the 1975-1977 year range)

Series 1.1.1m Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Seating chart for the Maine House of [1975-1977] f 11 Representatives (this chart is not dated, however, based on the names and the positions held, the date of this chart has been narrowed down to somewhere in the 1975-1977 year range)

Series 1.1.2 Papers. Politics. Non-Legislative.

Series 1.1.2a Papers. Politics. Non-Legislative. Education

19 222 Department of Education/Board of Education 1972-80

19 223 Education Newsletters 1977, 1980-90, 1993-95, undated

19 224 Department of Education, Josephine's School of 1979, 1982-85 Hair Fashion 37 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2a Education (cont.)

20 225 Department of Education/Board of Education 1981 (Position Papers)

20 226 Education Programs/Groups 1981-83, undated

20 227 Department of Education/ Board of Education 1982-83

20 228 Department of Education/Board of Education 1983 Oct

20 229 Congressional Education Advisory Committee Town 1983 Meetings

20 230 Education Initiatives - "A Nation at Risk" 1983

20 231 Teacher Education 1983

20 232 Education Initiatives - "Public Education: A Sound 1983 Investment in America"

20 233 Congressional Education Advisory Committee Town 1983-84 Meetings

20 234 Congressional Education Advisory Committee Town 1984 Meetings

20 235 Department of Education/ Board of Education 1984

20 236 Department of Education Advisory Committee On 1985 Jun-1985 Truants, Dropouts, and Alternative Programs Aug

21 237 Department of Education Advisory Committee On 1985 Sep Truants, Dropouts, and Alternative Programs

21 238 Department of Education Advisory Committee On 1985 Oct Truants, Dropouts, and Alternative Programs

21 239 Department of Education Advisory Committee On 1985 Nov Truants, Dropouts, and Alternative Programs

21 240 Department of Education/Board of Education 1985

21 241 Department of Education Advisory Committee On 1985-86 Truants, Dropouts, and Alternative Programs

21 242 Department of Education Advisory Committee On 1986 Jan Truants, Dropouts, and Alternative Programs

21 243 Department of Education Advisory Committee On 1986, 1987, Truants, Dropouts, and Alternative Programs undated 38 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2a Education (cont.)

21 244 Department of Education/ Board of Education 1989, 1992, undated

21 245 Education, Maine Central Institute 1992-94, undated

Series 1.1.2b Commissions and Task Forces

21 245 Maine Human Rights Commission (1 of 2) 1966, 1977, 1985

21 246 Maine Human Rights Commission (2 of 2) 1966, 1977, 1985

21 247 Maine Human Rights Commission 1972, 1976-77

21 248 United Way Substitute Care Task Force 1973, undated

21 249 Maine Human Rights Commission 1974, 1992, 1993

21 250 Bias Crime Task Force 1988-92

21 251 Bias Crime Task Force 1988-95

22 252 Maine Human Rights Commission 1993, undated

22 253 Bias Crime Task Force 1993-94, undated

22 254 Commission to Promote Diversity 1993-94, undated

Series 1.1.2c Associations and Conferences

22 255 Handicapped Serials/Publications 1975-76

22 256 Handicapped 1975-76

22 257 Handicapped Serials/Publications 1976

22 258 Handicapped 1976-77, undated

22 259 Children's Defense Fund 1977-80

22 260 Children's Defense Fund (Newsletters/Publications) 1977, 80

22 261 Children's Defense Fund (Newsletters/Publications) 1978-79

22 262 Children's Defense Fund 1980-81, undated

22 263 National Governors' Association (1 of 2) 1983 39 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2c Associations and Conferences (cont.)

23 264 National Governors' Association (2 of 2) 1983

23 265 National Governors' Association Publications (1 of 1983 2)

23 266 National Governors' Association Publications (2 of 1983 2)

Series 1.1.2d Campaigns and Elections

23 267 Congressional Campaigns 1972

23 268 Presidential Campaigns 1972, undated

23 269 Democratic Committee 1972, 1978, 1988

23 270 Presidential Campaigns 1984, 1987-88, undated

23 271 Federal Elections Commission 1987, 1993

23 272 Presidential Campaigns (Jesse Jackson) (1 of 2) 1987-88, undated

23 273 Presidential Campaigns (Jesse Jackson) (2 of 2) 1987-88, undated

23 274 Presidential Campaigns (Jesse Jackson) 1988

23 275 Presidential Campaigns (Jesse Jackson) 1988, undated

23 276 Campaign Pins undated

23 277 Mailing Lists undated

23 278 Presidential Campaigns undated

Series 1.1.2e Research Materials

23 279 Indian Affairs 1967-73, 1987, 1990, 1992, undated

24 280 Prisons 1973, 1974, 1977, undated

24 281 Issues Research 1974, 1976,1979, undated 40 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2e Research Materials (cont.)

24 282 Congressional Records, Bills, Amendments, 1974, 1975, Resolutions 1979, 1991

24 283 Constituent Assistance 1976-77

24 284 Indian Land Claims 1978, 1980, undated

Series 1.1.2f Speeches, Statements and Newsletters

24 285 Newsletters 1977, 1979

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence

24 286 Business Cards undated

27 328 Letters to Talbot from Edward J. Berman and 1964 Oct 21 Theodore H. Kurtz of the Citizens for Johnson and Humphrey campaign

27 328 Letter from Graham W. Watt, Portland City 1964 Dec 28 Manager, asking Talbot's permission to be on a list of potential appointments to the Portland Advisory Committee (PACE)

27 328 Letters welcoming Talbot to Portland Advisory 1965 Feb 5 & 9 Committee (PACE) from Edward Y. Blewett and Ralph I. Lancaster Jr.

27 328 Letters from Louis L. Doyle Co-ordinator of Division 1968 Jun 24 & of Indian Services Diocesan Bureau of Human Aug 6 Relations Services regarding programming at the Passamaquoddy reservation

27 328 Letter from Dick Gregory for president staff thanking 1968 Sep 25 Talbot for support

27 328 Letter to Baha’i follower Glenford C. Mitchell 1972 Jul 25 explaining reasons for seeking political office, from Talbot

27 328 Correspondence with United Transportation Union 1972 Jul 25, on support for Talbot's election 1974 Jun 1 & Sep 30

27 328 Letter to John E. Menario, Portland City Manager, 1973 Aug 28 requesting moratorium on overnight city parking until an upcoming hearing 41 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 328 Letter inviting Talbot to NYC Community Leaders 1973 Sep 18 Program regarding UN issues and referencing an enclosed packet of information (not included)

27 328 Letter from International Longshoremen’s 1974 Feb 1 Association freight handlers union documenting continued support of Talbot's candidacy

27 328 Letter thanking Local 912 International 1974 Apr 16 Longshoremen for support

27 328 Letter from International Longshoremen’s 1974 Jun 6 Association freight handlers union on continued support for Najarian, Mulkern, and Talbot for re- election

27 328 Letter to Lucille Sheppard about Talbot's re-election 1974 Jun 13

27 328 Letter to the Editor from Talbot thanking campaign 1974 Jun 13 supporters

27 328 Letter to Jon A. Lund of Committee on Human 1974 Jul 23 Resources regarding accusations of price gouging in La Rosa's market

27 328 Congratulatory letter from student government 1974 Dec 12 chairperson Trent A. Shute, University of Maine Orono

27 329 Letter proposing Attorney Louis Scolnik for Superior 1974 Sep 16 & Court Justice position and Gov. Kenneth Curtis 23 response

27 329 Commissioner Donaldson Koons to Freeborn G. 1974 Sep 20 Jewett on Coastal Island registry

27 329 To the Honorable Gerald E. Talbot from Ira L. Ellis, 1974 Sep 24 Chairman, Fund of Renewal Validating committee of the American Baptist Churches of Maine regarding participation in a meeting and a check to cover travel costs (not included)

27 329 Letters from Maine Women's Political Caucus 1974 Oct 25 & endorsing Talbot and congratulating on re-election Nov 21

27 329 Letter congratulating "Jim" Longeley on his victory in 1974 Nov 12 the gubernatorial race

27 329 Correspondence between Talbot and George 1974 Nov 12- Mitchell 1988 Mar 14 42 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 329 Congratulatory letter from Norman S. Reef, lawyer 1974 Nov 13 asking to be Cumberland County's Executive Councilor

27 329 Letters from Governor James B. Longley thanking 1974 Nov 17 & Talbot for congratulatory note for election and Dec 4 invitation to a party

27 329 Congratulatory letter on election victory and thanks 1974 Nov 19 for support from John L. Martin

27 329 Congratulatory letter from Norman K. Ferguson, 1974 Nov 22 State Treasurer referencing a copy of the treasury report (not included)

27 329 Letter from George Milliken asking for Talbot's 1974 Nov 22 support of his candidacy

27 329 Letter from Ray Gailey applauding promotion of 1974 Nov 26 career men in politics and offering insight into the politics of a colleague

27 329 Letters from Union Mutual life insurance company 1974 Nov 27, congratulating Talbot on election win, invitation to 1977 Mar 10 annual meeting

27 329 Letter from Eagleton Institute for Politics asking 1974 Nov Talbot to complete a questionnaire for research purposes, questionnaire not included

27 329 Letter from Justice Harry P. Glassman, unsigned, 1975 Apr 14 possibly missing a page, referring to witness fees and narcotics laws

27 330 Correspondence with Governor James B. Longley 1975 Sep 15 - (3c.) 1977 Aug 8

27 331 Letter from May M. Ross, Assistant Secretary of the 1976 Jan 27 Senate with information on salary amounts for various committees

27 331 Letter and information regarding Angola from 1976 Jan Congressional Black Caucus members

27 331 Letters and information from Public Utilities 1976 Feb 17 - Commission 1976 Mar 10 43 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 332 US News and World Report Marvin L. Stone, 1976 Mar 1 - Executive Editor, 12 annual surveys on the 1985 Apr 8 country's leadership

27 333 Letter from Dorothy Christopher regarding the 1976 Mar 16 Returnable Container Bill

27 333 Confirmation of primary nomination petition 1976 Mar 22

27 333 Letters from Leola and daughter Dawna Higgins 1976 Apr 13 referencing a trip to the State House, Dawna Higgins now Dawna Spence

27 333 Larry Young on a study of black legislators 1976 Jun 28

27 333 Congratulatory letter and request for support from 1976 Nov 3 Rodney S. Quinn

27 333 Congratulatory letter from John L. Martin asking for 1976 Nov 5 support as Speaker of the House

27 333 Typed congratulatory letter from Mark Gartley, 1976 Nov 11 Secretary of State, on Talbot's victory and asking for support for his own candidacy

27 333 Congratulatory letter from John Alfano of UniServ 1976 Nov 12 on a renewed term to the House of Representatives

27 333 Letter from Edward C. Kelleher asking for support 1976 Nov 13 as Assistant Majority Leader of the House

27 333 Letter to Joseph Young on NEW CASH workshop 1976 Nov 16

27 333 Correspondence regarding Talbot's invitation to 1977 Jan 20 - Rev. Burt to officiate during the 108th Legislature Feb 24

27 333 Letter and handwritten note from "Phil" Philip E. 1977 Jan 27 Butterfield, Executive Director of Peoples' Regional Opportunity Program (PROP)

27 333 Official list of Cumberland County governing officials 1977 Feb 2

27 333 Letter to Mark Sino of US Customs referencing a 1977 Feb 10 message from Talbot's daughter on materials that Mark needs (3c.)

27 333 Tom Davis, Associate Director, University of Maine 1977 Mar 1 - Portland-Gorham, on creation of a Human Services May 20 Institute 44 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 333 Letter from Portland League of Women Voters 1977 Mar 15 regarding an interview and Talbot's views on specific issues

27 333 Letter from Margaret Murray, Employment 1977 Mar 16 Coordinator on Governor's Commission on the Status of Women stationary thanking Talbot for service on a committee

27 333 Letter and materials from National Association of 1977 Mar 16 Temporary Services Inc. regarding unemployment

27 333 Letter from York County Community College 1977 Mar 18 student Eric B. Davis requesting assistance on a project

27 333 Copies of letters to representatives William S. 1977 Mar 21 - 29 Cohen and David F. Emery regarding House Select Commission on Assassinations and letter from chairman Walter E. Fauntroy

27 334 Handwritten letter (4 p.) from Margaret L. Ferguson, 1977 Apr 5 & Jun mother of Kathleen Ferguson, matron at 15 Cumberland County Jail, expressing frustration at a matron's expected work hours of 128/week with a take home of only $113. Talbot's response (2p.)

27 334 Correspondence with constituent Patricia Martel, 1977 Apr 22 - Talbot, and Robert J. Stolt, Commissioner, Dept. of Jun 8 Personnel regarding 'intermittent' employees of the State of Maine

27 334 Correspondence between Talbot, John L. Martin, 1977 Jun 9-13 Richard A. Premo and James B. Longley on representative license number 32 breaking speed laws

27 334 Letter from Rodney S. Quinn on intentions to run for 1977 Jul 12 representative again

27 334 Correspondence between Talbot and A.J. Wilson 1977 Jul 19 - Jr., Portland City Manager, referring to various Dec 2, 1979 Sep items such as developing "Family Life Services" or 18 media coverage of police officers

27 334 Letter from New England Board of Higher Education 1977 Aug 1 assigning Lois Traub as legislative liaison 45 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 334 Office of Congressman David F. Emery thanking 1977 Sep 26 Lynne Israelson for employment interest

27 334 Form packet from National Health Directory 1977

27 334 Letter in two pieces from Daniel F. Driscol 1978 Jan 31 advocating against unions

27 335 Letter from Sam Bailey of Careers Inc. to "Gerald" 1978 Feb 20 with gubernatorial campaign plan for 1986

27 335 Correspondence between Talbot and Brennan 1978 Feb 25-27 referencing an article (included) in the Portland Press Herald that expresses concern over the State's handling of a Samuel DiMatteo's pension checks

27 335 Handwritten letter from Linda D. Holland thanking 1978 Mar 14 Talbot for her and her husband's personal tour of the State House and lunch at Hazel Green's

27 335 Letter from METRO Greater Portland Transit District 1978 Aug 7 regarding bussing of students

27 335 Letter informing Talbot of a fee for filing his 1978 Aug 28 campaign finance report late

27 335 Correspondence and information pertaining to 1978 Nov 9 - Dec problems with absentee ballots for overseas 14 students

27 335 Letter from the White House on the 95th Congress, 1978 Nov 17 referencing enclosed fact sheets, not included

27 335 Letter from constituent and Portland Assistant City 1979 Apr 26 Manager Stephen T. Honey regarding Rhodesian foreign policy

27 335 Letter and article from Bea Chapman of World 1979 Jun 7 Affairs Council of Maine

27 335 Letters from WMGX asking for program suggestions 1979 Aug 15 and offering support

27 335 Letter and copy of a letter to the editor from Gladys 1979 Nov 19 Pease regarding voting ordinances

27 336 Application for withdrawal of members’ contributions 1980 Jan 2 Maine State Retirement System 46 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 336 Correspondence regarding Board vs. City Clerk 1980 Jan 31 authority

27 336 Thank you card for support of the president and 1980 Feb 1 "Fritz"

27 336 Letter to Talbot from Michael Asen regarding an 1982 Apr 12 endorsement of David Brenerman for Portland City Council

27 336 Letter to Bruce Reeves of Public Utilities 1982 Jun 3 Commission regarding candidacy for said commission

27 336 Correspondence with Gov. Joseph E. Brennan 1983 Jan 17 & regarding district court judge nomination for 28 Frederick D. Williams

27 336 To Jerry and Anita from Michael Asen regarding 1983 Mar endorsements to run for Portland School Committee

27 336 Copies of the same letter sent to William S. Cohen, 1983 May 10 John R. McKernan Jr., George J. Mitchell, and Olympia J. Snowe, US Representatives and Senators, including a copy of a letter sent to Frederick F. Perdue of the IRS regarding state repayment discrepancies

27 336 Friendly note, materials, and a sympathy note from 1983 Jul 7 Mary Najarian, State Senator

27 336 Letter from John Glenn, US Senator, thanking 1983 Aug 17, Talbot for joining his committee to run for president, 1984 Mar 27 thank you letter for support despite not winning

27 336 Letter from Joseph Smaha regarding Democratic 1984 Feb 25 caucusing

27 336 Letters from Patricia M. McDonough, 1984 Sep 26 & Commissioner, Department of Labor asking Talbot Oct 12 to accept reappointment to the advisory council

27 336 Letter asking for Talbot to join the Muskie 1985 Apr 23 Sustaining Membership Club, an affiliate of the Democratic State Committee

27 336 Form letter of the Jesse Jackson campaign 1988 Apr 47 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 337 Letter referencing materials on South Africa (not 1990 Jun 22 included)

27 337 Letters from Dale McCormick referencing upcoming 1990 Aug 23 & election and then successfully attaining the State Nov/Dec Senate

27 337 Letters from Samuel L. Beder regarding a film titled 1990 Nov 29 & "Beyond Vietnam" created by Steve Bentley in 1992 May 22 Portland Maine

27 337 Letter from Lennie Mullen referencing a meeting 1991 Nov 4 with Reverend Jesse Jackson

27 337 Handwritten letter from ? Townsend thanking Talbot 1992 Apr 27 for campaign support

27 337 Thank you note from Steve Rour (?) for campaign 1992 May 4 support

27 337 Thank you note from Lois Galgay for campaign 1992 Jul 10 contributions

27 337 Letter from Keri D. Lord, Portland City Councilor, 1992 Oct 26 and Charles W. Harlow, Mayor, referencing the passing of Portland's 'working waterfront'

27 337 Application for Congressional Black Caucus 1992 Nov 11 Foundation Congressional Fellows Program

27 337 Letter from William S. Cohen, US Senator, on 1993 May 6 health reform

27 337 Packet of materials for "Bright Beginnings" 1993 Jun 30 sponsored by Doug Malcolm

27 337 Letter and information on Family Planning 1994 Nov 30 Association and asking for support, monetary support not sent

27 337 Blanket advertisement to legislators from media circa 1976 networks

27 337 Draft of a letter on President Nixon undated

27 337 Letter from Linda Bright advocating for her own undated, circa candidacy as Executive Counselor from Waldo 1975 County 48 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2g Correspondence (cont.)

27 337 Form letter from Kenneth M. Curtis announcing an undated intention to re-enter politics on behalf of Jimmy Carter and asking for support

27 337 Letter from Larry Dansinger asking for support of undated Bright Beginnings, a social change foundation

27 337 Letter from Jon A. Lund asking for cross-party undated support in naming him Attorney General

27 337 Maryline on a TV spot and helping out undated

27 337 Picture/postcard of Eleanor and George McGovern 1973 Dec 5

27 337 Note from Merle Nelson, House of Representatives, undated with attached headline "Talbot leads U.S" and card asking for $4.20 for Talbot's portion of an ad

27 337 Handwritten card referencing Human Resources undated Committee from Emily Saunders

27 337 Typed list of items supporting a change in real undated estate tax, handwritten name James (Downy?)

27 337 Form letter from GL Graphics advertising the undated volume "Politics of the Maine Stream"

Series 1.1.2h Publications

24 287 Publications (a distinguished American writes to his 1972 grandson)

24 288 A Corrections Study for the Bureau of Corrections 1972, undated (Volume I and II)

24 289 Portland Financial Report 1973

24 290 Publications 1972-73

24 291 Publications (1 of 4) 1974

24 292 Publications (2 of 4) 1974

24 293 Publications (3 of 4) 1974

25 294 Publications (4 of 4) 1974

25 295 Publications 1975-76

25 296 Publications 1976, 1978 49 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.1.2h Publications (cont.)

25 297 Publications 1983, 1993

25 298 Publications 1993, 1994

Series 1.1.2i White House

25 298 White House 1978, 1979, 1980

25 299 White House 1980, 1993

Series 1.2.1 Papers. African American History and Culture. Civil Rights.

Series 1.2.1a1 United States Commission on Civil Rights. National Publications (1970 – 1995, undated)

1 1 "Racism in America: And How to Combat it" 1970 Clearinghouse publication Urban series no. 1

1 1 "Stranger in One's Land" Clearinghouse Publication 1970 May no. 19

1 1 "Who Will Wear the Badge?" Clearinghouse 1971 Publication no. 25

1 1 "Understanding School Desegregation" 1971 Clearinghouse Publication no. 28

1 2 "American Indian Civil Rights Handbook" 1972 Mar Clearinghouse Publication no. 33

1 2 "Your Child and Busing" Clearinghouse publication 1972 May no. 36

1 2 Public knowledge and busing opposition: An 1973 Mar interpretation of a new national survey

1 3 Civil Rights in Maine (3c.) 1979 Oct

1 4 "Intimidation and Violence: Racial and Religious 1983 Jan Bigotry in America" Clearinghouse Publication no. 77

1 4 Information packets (2c.) 1983

1 4 State Advisory Committee Handbook 1991 Jun

1 4 State Advisory Committee Handbook 1994 Jun 50 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1a1 United States Commission on Civil Rights. National Publications (cont.)

1 5 "The Use and Abuse of Police Powers: Law 1994 Jul Enforcement Practices and the Minority Community in New Jersey" NJ Advisory Committee

1 5 Civil Rights Update newsletter 1994/1995 Winter

1 5 "Hate Crime in Ohio" Ohio Advisory Committee 1995 Jan

1 5 Catalog of Publications 1995 Jan

1 5 Brochure undated

Series 1.2.1a2 United States Commission on Civil Rights. State Advisory Committee (SAC) (1972 – 1995, undated)

1 6 Maine State Advisory Committee 1972-1973

1 7 Maine State Advisory Committee 1976-1977

1 8 A civil rights voting record for the 96th Congress 1979-1980

1 8 Civil rights developments in Maine (3c.) 1982

1 9 HP 1309 - LD 1787 An act to revise the Harassment 1987 Jun 29 Law

1 9 Copy of civil rights amendments 1989 Feb 14

1 9 Civil Rights Issues in Maine 1989 May

1 9 Report on Civil Disorders, Massachusetts 1992 Oct 10 Commission Against Discrimination

1 10 Maine State Advisory Committee 1993 Aug-Sep

1 11 Maine Advisory Committee proceedings minutes 1993 Sep 9 pages 1 – 128 (1 of 2)

1 12 Maine Advisory Committee proceedings minutes 1993 Sep 9 pages 129 - 253, plus 2 c. certificate of notary public (2 of 2)

1 13 Maine State Advisory Committee 1993 Fall-1994, April 51 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1a2 United States Commission on Civil Rights. State Advisory Committee (SAC) (1972 – 1995, undated)

1 14 Civil Rights Issues in Maine, summary of a 1994 Sep September 1993 briefing

1 14 Maine State Advisory Committee 1995

1 15 Maine State Advisory Committee undated

Series 1.2.1b Local

2 16 Southern Maine Association for Handicapped 1979-1981 Persons

2 17 Southern Maine Association for Handicapped 1981, undated Persons

2 18 Maine Coalition for Racial & Ethnic Harmony 1987-1990, (previously known as Coalition Against Racism) undated

2 19 Disadvantaged Business Program/ME DOT 1990-1993

2 20 Disadvantaged Business Program/ME DOT 1994, undated

2 21 Maine Lesbian/Gay Political Alliance 1992, undated

4 45 James Boaz, soldier requesting land 1835 See Oversize

2 22 John Walters (Bowdoin College, Afro-American 1977-1979 Studies Director)

2 23 John Walters (Bowdoin College, Afro-American 1979-1980 Studies Director)

2 24 Joan Davis 1978-1984

2 25 Donna Morehead (mistreatment during a traffic violation)

2 26 Clinton Drake (young boy shot at by crossing guard) 1990

2 27 Quincy Johnson (name released against American 1993 with Disabilities Act) 52 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1b Local

2 28 Other Resources/Events/News 1965, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1989, 1992, 2016, undated

2 29 Other Resources/Events/News 1993-1995, undated

4 45 Other Resources/Events/News: "To The Root", a 1993-1995, publication of Struggle and Change, a student undated organization committed to increasing political awareness in the Bowdoin College community See Oversize

Series 1.2.1c National/International

2 30 Cases of Interest (including Gary Tyler, J. P. 1979, undated Stevens, Gerald Garrett, and The Wilmington Ten)

4 46 Other resources: Matted transparency of a 1889 Frederick Douglass speech See Oversize

2 31 Other resources/Events/News, including “Editorial 1948, 1968, Research Reports. Negro Power Struggle” (2 c.). 1974, 1976-1979

2 32 Other resources/Events/News, including “United 1984, 1987, States Commission on Civil Rights” and “HEW and 1988, 1992, Civil Rights” undated

2 33 Other News: South Africa, Apartheid 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991- 1994, undated

Series 1.2.1d MLK

3 34 Various materials, including: signed letter to Gerald 1963, 1965, Talbot from MLK, "Community Memorial Service for 1968, 1971, MLK" program 1973, 1976-1980

3 35 Various materials, including events in honor of MLK 1981-1983

3 36 Various materials, including: school events planned 1984-1987 for MLK day, "Martin Luther King, Jr. Beyond Vietnam and the Casualties of the War in Vietnam", “Let Freedom Ring" poster, “Parades, protests mark King day” Portland Press Herald see Oversize for originals 53 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1d MLK (cont.)

3 37 Various materials, including: MLK events and 1988-1991 celebrations, written copy of "Free at Last" poem by Leona Hosack

3 38 Various materials, including: celebration invitations 1992-1995 and programs, commemorative book advertisement

3 39 Various materials, including: event information; MLK 1995, 2008, quotes and facts; a choral reading based on MLK's undated famous "I Have a Dream" speech; a portrait drawing of MLK; a handwritten mailing address for MLK

FC 22 43 Harrison Middle School Contest entries : "What 1994-1995 Martin Luther King, Jr. Means to Me", Some materials are redacted, originals RESTRICTED

Series 1.2.1e News Clippings

3 41 Clippings from the peak of the civil rights movement 1956-1964

3 42 Various civil rights clippings 1965-1966

4 47 Various civil rights clippings (including MLK 1963-1966, clippings: “Martin Luther King….at Communist 1968, 1977 Training School”, and “Who Will Count his Vote?”) See Oversize

3 43 Civil rights clippings 1974, 1975-1979, 1983,1984, 1986-1989, 1991-1994

4 51 Civil rights clippings, including: Boston Globe with 1990, 1993, several articles on South Africa/Apartheid, “Little 1994, undated Known Facts About the Signing of the Declaration of Independence” See Oversize

3 44 MLK clippings, including: “King Holiday Urged” 1977, 1980, 1983, 1985-1986

4 48 MLK clippings, including: “Scarborough to suspend 1986 52 students”, “UNE recalls King’s visit, speech in ‘64”, “King’s Holiday bill sweeps senate” See Oversize 54 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1e News Clippings (cont.)

4 49 MLK Clippings. Portland Press Herald article 1986 “Parades, protests mark King day” See Oversize

3 45 MLK clippings, including: "He had a dream… King 1986-1987 Day emerges victorious", "Local events honoring King's life"

4 50 MLK clippings 1986-1989

See Oversize

3 44 MLK clippings, including: “King day panel fights 1988-1989, ignorance”, “King’s ‘challenge’ recalled”, “Black’s 1991-1992, 1995 ‘invisible’ in Maine”, “King’s dream unfulfilled, say Maine leaders”

Series 1.2.1f Oversize

4 45 Local. 1835, 1986 Cases of Interest: James Boaz, soldier requesting land (See also news clipping in 1.2.6d, box 3, folder 29, entitled “Tombstones mark bodies, contributions of black soldiers”, the James Bowes in the article might be this James Boaz; and 1.2.7b, box 2, folder 24) · Other Resources/ Events/ News: "To The Root" Bowdoin College student group publication

4 46 National. Other Resources/ Events/ News: Matted 1889 transparency of a Frederick Douglass speech

4 47a News Clippings. Various clippings, including: 1963-1966, 1968 "MLK…At Communist Training School”, “Seven Bone-Tired Greater Portlanders Will Never Forget Washington March”, “Fair Housing Measure”, and "Who Will Count His Vote?"

4 48a News Clippings. MLK clippings, including: 1986 “Scarborough to suspend 52 students”, “UNE recalls King’s visit, speech in ‘64”, “King’s Holiday bill sweeps senate”

55 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1f Oversize (cont.)

4 49a News Clippings. Portland Press Herald article 1986 “Parades, protests mark King day” (3 c.)

Mpcs 7 Drawer 2, News Clippings. Portland Press Herald article 1986 Folder 3 “Parades, protests mark King day”. Two copies of full original newspaper and photocopy of article

4 50a News Clippings. Mainly MLK clippings 1986-1989

4 51a Civil rights clippings. Including: Boston Globe with 1990, 1993, several articles on South Africa/Apartheid, “Little 1994, undated Known Facts About the Signing of the Declaration of Independence”

Series 1.2.1g Restricted

FC22 43 Original Harrison Middle School Contest entries : 1994-1995 "What Martin Luther King, Jr. Means to Me"

27 329 To the Honorable Gerald E. Talbot from Ira L. Ellis, 1974 Sep 24 Chairman, Fund of Renewal Validating committee of the American Baptist Churches of RESTRICTED

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence

5 47b Invitation to visit St. Francis College 1964 Jun 18

5 47b Poverty in Maine misc. report 116 1964 Oct

5 47b Letter thanking Talbot for appearance on Portland 1965 Feb 5 , Sounding Board program broadcast by Hildreth 1965 Apr 8 Radio Network stations from Keith H. Fowles GM, letter from same with transcript of oppositional statements about Martin Luther King Jr. by Maine author William M. Clark

5 47b Letter from Martin Luther King Jr. thanking Talbot 1965 Apr 13 but declining to come to Portland (2c.)

5 47b Typed thank you for a talk at St. Alban's Rectory 1965 Oct 27

5 47b Letter from a Donald W. Perkins, lawyer, looking for 1966 Jun 6 information on discrimination in the Portland area

5 47b Correspondence regarding a task force on civil 1968 May 7 - rights Dec 12 56 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 47b Handwritten letter from Horace J. Lola of Dana's 1968 Jun 27 Point, Princeton, Maine writing about concerns that people with the same last name are leaving their children unsupervised and using their government checks irresponsibly

5 47b Draft letter on LD 1280 and housing discrimination 1969 Apr 9

5 47b Letter from US Department of Labor, Arnold R. 1969 May 7 Weber of Manpower thanking Talbot for comments on job corps

5 47b Handwritten draft from Talbot to a Mr. O'Neill 1972 Mar 14 referencing a prostitute and school board

5 47b Draft letters on Equal Rights Amendment 1973 Feb 26 & Dec 6

5 48b Correspondence with Richard "Dick" Newhouse, 1973 Mar 13 - Illinois State Senator, Black Legislative 1976 Jun 26 Clearinghouse

5 49b Letter to Governor Kenneth Curtis from Portland 1973 May 4 State representatives Talbot and Laurence Connolly Jr. on Thomaston prison conditions

5 49b Letter of support for HR 7183 (collective bargaining 1973 Nov 2 for postal employees) to Charles H. Wilson

5 49b United States Commission on Civil Rights 1973 Oct 4 - 1994 May 15

5 50b Correspondence from Tony Brown, Dean of Howard 1974 Feb 4-1977 University, regarding a proclamation of a week set Oct 17 aside to celebrate communication and civil rights

5 50b Letter from National Urban League Inc. asking 1974 Jan 16 Talbot to purchase "The power of the ballot - A handbook for black political participation"

5 50b LD 2180 expunging arrest records to Jon A. Lund, 1974 Jan 29 Attorney General

5 50b Letters referring to a Rev. D.R. Collins as part of a 1974 Mar 4 penal system reform task force

5 50b Donald H. Van Liew on trying to find a job in 1974 Mar 9 education 57 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 50b Postcard opposing gay rights 1974 Mar 15

5 50b Letter to the editor regarding support of 1974 Mar 15 homosexuals

5 50b Letter from National Association of Minority 1974 Mar 21 Consultants and Urbanologists

5 50b Copies of newspaper articles on homosexuality and 1974 May 17 biblical responses through letters to the editor

5 50b Letter to Gerard P. Conley asking for an item 1974 Jun 24 regarding compensation for employees to be on the next council meeting

5 50b Correspondence with C. Delores Tucker 1974 Jul 9 -1977 congratulatory letter and then expressing support Oct 26 and concern over job treatment from Gov. Milton Shapp, presumably of PA

5 50b Handwritten letter from "Tom" of Carl P. Wallace 1974 Sep 16 and Associates Pasadena, CA on black economic struggles and memories of fighting for civil rights in Maine

5 50b Correspondence between Talbot, Brennan, and 1975 Jan 2 - Donald Burns regarding Indian rights in the State of 1977 May 20 Maine

5 50b Draft letter of response to constituent on a problem 1975 Jan 3 with County Attorney Berry

5 50b Portland Public Schools letter supporting mandatory 1975 Apr 9 reporting of abuse

5 50b Letter of reference for Kalamanlie Juwara from St. 1975 Jun 1 Augustine's High School, Banjul, The Gambia, plus pictures of him and his mother in separate archival envelopes, graduated from University of Maine class of 1980, died 1993 in the Gambia

5 50b Stephen R. Frank of VIVA, Voices in Vital America, 1975 Jun 3 regarding prisoners of war and missing in action

5 51b Letter from Talbot to Dennis Jackson, referencing 1975 Jun 4 an article that spoke of discriminatory practices and offering support 58 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 51b Letter from KGA personnel services of Boston 1975 Jul 30 forwarding employment opportunities to Talbot for distribution

5 51b AETNA correspondence with "Melodie R. Provost", 1975 Jul - 1977 copy of job opening with AETNA May 24

5 51b Letter, copies of articles and information on Aid to 1975 Aug 25 - Families with Dependent Children from Alice Bean 1989 Oct 17 of We Who Care Inc., letters and meeting notes

5 51b Letter referencing previous information on children 1975 Sep 24 and youth services planning project and asking again for names of potential participants, handwritten note asking about Anita

5 51b Frederick D. Williams to Director of Admissions, 1975 Nov 18 Tuskegee Institute, recommending Joseph A. Pirrotta Jr. to the School of Veterinary Medicine

5 51b Letter from Joan Grant of Maine State Retirement 1976 Jan 2, 1977 System to Arthur H. Charles Chairman of Board of Dec 22 Cumberland County Commissioners regarding James A. Banks' retirement costs (2c.); letter from attorney Joseph R. Mackey to a James A. Banks Sr. on Banks' retirement from Cumberland County and referencing a sheriff Charles Sharpe (2c.)

5 51b Letter and copy of Boston Globe article foretelling 1976 Jan 13 mass incarceration of minorities by Paul Parks

5 51b Memo and resume regarding Charles E. Johnson's 1976 Jan 31 application to work for the state

5 51b Letter from Harvard University asking Talbot to 1976 Jan recommend minority applicants

5 52 Letter and information on Sursum Corda 1976 Feb 18 Neighborhood Center asking for monetary support

5 52 Governor James B. Longley to Peter Damborg, 1976 May 5 Director CETA on planning and Bob Talbot not being eligible to run the intern program due to running for office

5 52 Letter from Phyllis A. Pelosi R.N. at Fairchild 1976 Jun 15 Semiconductor asking for information related to a study that is associated with a committee on health in prisons 59 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 52 Attorney Howard T. Reben to Janet Sjoblom on 1976 Jun 23 COMBAT report for Maine Milk Commission, not included

5 52 Letter and information regarding "lawn sales" 1976 Jul 29 regulations

5 52 Letter from Louise C. Tappes of National Committee 1976 Sep 1 for the Rosa L. Parks Shrine asking for support and involvement

5 52 Letter from Talbot to Sterling R. Taylor, Committee 1976 Oct 12 Chairman, Alaska Black Caucus, detailing Talbot's process for helping introduce MLK day commemoration in Maine, presumably in order to help them do the same

5 52 Letter from Jerry Herlihy, director Onward Program, 1976 Dec 14 University of Maine Orono, asking for applicant suggestions and referring to Talbot's brother "Bob" who also participated in the program

5 52 Handwritten letter from Hester Rollins asking for 1977 Jan 16 Anita and Gerald's help getting her husband paroled from Georgia to Maine

5 52 Letter from John L. Martin enclosing a copy of a 1977 Mar 11 & letter from Peter J. Ezzy regarding two publications 21 on poverty in Maine

5 52 State of Maine memo referencing a phone call and 1977 May 9 dental care for inmates at Maine correctional center

5 52 Form packet from Maine Commission for Women 1977 May 16

5 52 Letters from Herb Leavitt and copies of letters from 1977 May 19 - Governor James B. Longley referring to Epilepsy 1978 May 8 Foundation of America business

5 52 Kevin Hill MD to Patrick Mentall on CETA business 1977 Apr 28

5 52 Handwritten letter from constituent Bob Grass 1977 Jun 8 supporting gay rights 60 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 52 Copy of letter to sheriff Richard Thayer from 1977 Jun 8 Warden R.M. Oliver and Officer Harlan L. Sylvester on transportation of John Schembs, inmate, for medical purposes

5 52 Letter from Catholic Respect Life Committee 1977 Jun 13

5 52 Handwritten letter on rights to mental health from c. 1977, 1977 Barbara Stockton and reply (2c.) Jun 22

5 52 Letter from Cumberland County Commissioner 1977 Jul 25 Arthur Chapman to Sheriff Richard L. Thayer informing him that his procurement of 2 police horses from NYC PD would not be supported

5 52 Letter and information from State of Maine 1977 Aug 3 Department of the Attorney General on Federal Freedom of Information Act and Federal Privacy Act

5 53 Mary Najarian, Representative, to Robert J. Stolt, 1977 Oct 2 Commissioner, Department of Personnel on irrational manpower policies

5 53 Memorandum on First National Institute for State 1977 Nov 4 Legislators in Hartford, CT

5 53 Letter to Mary R. Warner regarding harassment 1977 Dec 7 report "Dilemma of black politics"

5 53 Memo on an informal conference with Department 1977 Dec 23 of Human Services on the handling of the case of a David Bouthilette, a Maine Medical discharge summary was deleted from the case

5 53 Correspondence with William R. Malloy, Director, 1977 Dec 27 Job Service Division, Maine Department of Manpower Affairs

5 53 Letter from Stewart Money Resources International 1977 Dec 28 Inc. (SMRI) inquiring about services to help support small minority businesses

5 54 Form letter and copy of speech from Reverend 1978 Jan 23 & Jesse L. Jackson with rough draft and copy of Feb 10 response from Talbot 61 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 55 Mary L. Loguercio, Claims, Maine State Retirement 1978 Jan 30 System to Ann C. Searcy on Disability Retirement Allowance

5 55 Note from Carolyn Combs asking Talbot to fill out 1978 Jan an endorsement form for a proposal for a "National march and lobby for jobs for youth" in Washington DC scheduled for 4/8/1978

5 55 3 c. letter from Frank L. Bispham, US Department of 1978 Feb 16 Commerce, enclosing copy of his letter from Ed Flynn, Navy Exchange Procurement Officer, asking for assistance identifying minority businesses to provide services

5 55 Letters pertaining to the Samuel DiMatteo case (see 1978 Feb 28 also Box 1, Folder 11)

5 55 Multiple copies of a letter decrying Louis Wilkins as 1978 Mar 8 African-American or a member of any minority group

5 55 Letter and information from State of Maine 1978 Mar 8 Department of the Attorney General on subpoena power of various state agencies and boards

5 55 Letter from Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare 1978 Aug 25 asking for support of Project Responsibility which emphasizes parental responsibility on child support

5 55 Handwritten letter to Talbot from Lorna Rode- 1978 Sep 6 Chrichton, Citizens’ Commission on Civil Rights asking for information on the 1977 Bill "An act to create a client's Bill of Rights and responsibilities'

5 55 Recommendation of Talbot for Human Rights 1978 Sep 15 Commission to Governor James B. Longley from David W. Kee, attorney

5 55 ACTION: The Agency for Volunteer Service 1978 Sep 30 & Stationary, 2 letters from John Lewis: Associate 1979 Mar 29 Director for Domestic and Anti-poverty Operations to Mr. Gerald Talbot

5 55 Letter to the Editor of Bangor Daily News from 1979 May 16 Talbot regarding burning of rock n roll tapes at the Bangor Christian School 62 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 55 Handwritten letter from Shelton Dustin requesting 1980 Feb 25 employment assistance due to his struggle with epilepsy

5 55 Letters from Louis and Susan Harper regarding their 1980 Jul 21 "Hispanic children" Tony and Ivan being discriminated against at school and referencing a phone conversation as well as other correspondence received from Talbot

5 55 University of New Hampshire recommendation for 1980 Jun 22, Robert Sheppard, confirmation of presentation date 1993 Dec 8

5 56 Correspondence around affirmative action and 1979 Jan 15 - educational matters Southern Maine Vocational 1984 Mar 30 Technical Institute

5 57 Copy of letter to Mrs. Ardella Davis from John M. 1980 Sep 4 Daigle, President of Casco Bank and Trust Company regarding an 'unfortunate incident'. Handwriting on side to Gerry Talbot from 'John' asking for suggestions to remedy that matter

5 57 Letter from Talbot to Peter Tilton of the State Parole 1980 Sep 21 Board asking for release of parole for Charles Jones

5 57 Copy of a letter calling for the immediate dismissal 1980 Oct 9 of Thomas Delcourt as assistant foreman

5 57 Letter asking for reference for Melissa Roche from 1980 Oct 29 Nazareth Child Care Center

5 57 Personal letter from Philip Jenkins and the inclusion 1980 Nov 13 of a copy of the booklet "Marathon" by Jules Witcover

5 57 Letter from Josephine's School of Hair Fashion 1980 Dec 1 inviting Talbot to their advisory panel

5 57 Letter from Cumberland County Bail Project asking 1981 Jan 21 Talbot to attend meetings to show support for the project

5 57 Robert R. Lemieux, Public Relations Director, 1982 Feb 11 Goodwill of Maine Inc. to Portland Mayor Pamela Plumb on receipt of a letter of appreciation by Elizabeth "Beth" Talbot 63 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 57 Copy of a letter from Christopher F. Edley, 1982 Jun 1 apologizing for sending the copy and hoping for a timely response on fundraising for United Negro College Fund

5 57 Letter and memo to Mr. Talbot inviting him to 1983 Feb 5 become part of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Community Empowerment Division Regional Support Committee (CED) based in Cambridge, MA and representing all of New England

5 57 To Ms. Anita J. Talbot on Citizens' Commission on 1983 May 27 Civil Rights stationary from Arthur S. Flemming asking for a monetary gift to support dissemination of a 'Civil Rights Alert' newsletter

5 57 Handwritten letters to Talbot from Stephanie Carter 1983 Aug 24, and copies of typed letters sent and received from 1984 Apr 14 - Ms. Carter and Polly Ward of the Portland Public May 13 School System

5 57 Letter from John E. Senteio, Superintendent of 1983 Sep 12 Schools, Limestone

5 57 Letters to various recipients on inefficacy of VTI's 1983 Oct 10 training of electricians

5 57 Handwritten letter and copy of letter sent from 1983 Dec 2 Maine's Department of Education pertaining to Josephine's School of Hair Fashion licensing

5 57 Copies of letters sent by Walter W. Hichens, State 1984 Jan 12 Senator of Maine, to President of Burger King, complaining about treatment of a 'shabbily dressed black man", handwritten note to "Gerry"

5 58 Letters and thank you card from Brenda Humphrey, 1984 Feb 6, activist 1987 Sep 18, 1989 Jun 28

5 58 Letter from lawyer Richard B. Romanow thanking 1984 Oct 18 Talbot for referral of Sandra Brannen's case

5 58 University of Southern Maine Department of Social 1985 Jan 25 Welfare Richard Steinman asking for help assessing film content that supports the gay rights bill 64 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 58 Letter and information from Haywood Harvey and 1987 May 8 Kevin Hennessy on minority incarceration

5 58 Letters of reference for Vietnam Veteran Advocate 1987 Jun 23, Steve Bentley from George J. Mitchell and William 1990 Jan 9 & S. Cohen, copy of letter from Bentley to Sam Beder Nov 12 in reference to a Vietnam film project

5 58 Letters to Martin Walsh, Regional Director, US 1988 Feb 22 & Department of Justice, on the promotion of civil Mar 8 rights by Edward McClure on the Amherst University campus

5 58 Copy of a letter and information pertaining to 1988 May 1 & 3 DeCoster Egg Farms and Rural Community Action Ministry (RCAM) support for mistreated migrant workers

5 58 Copy of a letter sent to Joseph E. Brennan 1988 May 5 regarding Henry William Cocking and veteran benefits

5 59 United Seniors in Action notes from steering 1988 Oct 31 committee

5 59 Handwritten letter from Bee Wehmeyer with 1989 Jan 10 information on SERVAS, a traveling service, and copy of newspaper article on the program

5 59 Handwritten note written on Adult Basic Learning 1989 Mar 29 Exchange stationary from Portland Adult Community Education signed by Nicole Entremont and clipped together with a typed interview of "Mr. Jerry Talbot" completed by student Kevin Bujold

5 59 Coalition for Maine's Children pamphlet and letter 1989 Aug 2 from Carolyn Drugge president thanking 'Jerry' for support

5 59 Letters from Pat Davidson Reef, recipient of Martin 1990 Feb 12 - Luther King Jr. award 1992 Apr 30

5 59 Letter from Richard Kaplar, VP of the Media 1990 Feb 21 Institute, referencing a complimentary copy of "The Diversity Principle: Friend or Foe of the First Amendment" 65 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 59 Note from "Kathi" to "Jerry" regarding an attached 1990 May 18 article on her termination from Bowdoin

5 59 Letter from Dr. William Doughty, Curriculum 1990 Dec 27 Director, Portland Public Schools, on prejudice reduction workshop

5 59 Thank you letter on Maine Maritime Academy 1991 Feb 4 stationary from Kenneth M. Curtis, President, for receipt of an MLK award

5 59 Handwritten letter thanking Talbot for testimony at 1991 Mar 29 civil rights hearing from Diane Elze

5 59 Thank you card on Maine Lesbian/Gay Political 1991 Aug 16 Alliance note card

5 59 Handwritten letter from teacher in SAD 34 Linda 1991 Aug 21 Garson Smith asking about a speaking engagement

5 59 Letter and information from Maine Civil Liberties 1991 Oct 25 & Union on suit against the Christian Civic League, Nov 20 pertaining to gay and lesbian rights

5 60 Information and letters related to the Bishop John T. 1992 Feb 24 - Walker Scholarship that covers four years at St. 1993 Apr 21 Paul's in NH and then four years of college for a minority student residing in the Northeast

5 61 Letters, article, and story on Terry/GLAD vs. Boy 1992 Mar 4 Scouts of America

5 61 University of Massachusetts affirmative action 1992 Apr 10 recruitment

5 61 Peace movement organization survey letter, survey 1992 Apr 17 not present, sent to Talbot at Rainbow Coalition

5 61 Letter from Anthony Hawkins of Maine State Prison 1992 May 15 referencing "United Culture Group" of diverse participants, asking for information to assist getting established

5 62 US Department of Justice panel presentation, 1992 Jun 2 -1993 Maine Chiefs of Police Association on criminal civil Jul 2 rights violations involving racial and ethnic violence, Richard S. Cohen, John S. Gleason III, hearing for Thore Aatlo who threatened to burn the home of African-American Joanna Williamson 66 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 63 Form letters from Haiti Communications Project 1992 Jun 22, soliciting financial support, invitations to attend Sep 4, & Sep 15 functions, and informational documents

5 63 Letter and information submitted by Paulette 1992 Jun 15 - Chernack on proposal for a civil rights initiative 1993 Sep 10 program

5 63 Letter from Nora Quinn regarding a Fund in Edward 1992 Jul 8 Liggins’ name to support adoption by minorities, letter also sent to Herb Bailey

5 63 To "Jerry and Anita" from Terry Polchies of Central 1992 Jul 17 Maine Indian Association Inc. regarding application for a Minority Male Conference Grant

5 63 Thank you letter from Maine Women's Fund for 1992 Sep 22 Talbot's choice for a nomination

5 63 Handwritten notes on a case for Dudley Davis and 1992 Oct 26 - his application for a job with City of Portland Nov 17

5 63 Letter to Talbot on Christian Civic League stationary 1993 Mar 22 from the secretary to Executive Director Jasper S. Wyman referring to the enclosure of "Gay Rights: A Thoughtful and Compassionate Response" by Jack Wyman and referencing one Rev. Richard Petersen

5 63 Theresa J. Bryant, Maine LREsource, University of 1993 Jun 8 Maine School of Law, thanking Talbot for upcoming participation on a Rodney King panel

5 63 Letter and copy preventing Rory Holland from 1993 Jun 8 entering the district court due to threatening behavior toward employees, signed by Judge Alexander MacNichol

5 63 Congratulatory letter from Annete M. Hoglund on 1993 Jun 23 community service award from Maine Project on South Africa and referencing a Legislative Sentiment

5 63 Short typed thank you note on Maine LREsources 1993 Aug 20 letterhead for serving on a Rodney King panel

5 63 Letters and copies of articles from Geno Toppi, 1993 Aug - 1994 prisoner at Warren prison Feb 67 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 63 Diversity Leadership Institute on letterhead of the 1993 Sep 9 Portland Police Department and Michael J. Chitwood, Chief of Police

5 63 Note asking Talbot for a typed impression of 1994 Mar 5 Elizabeth Buxton and Laurie Jameson as a black male in the community

5 63 Letter from attorney Donald F. Fontaine supporting 1994 Mar 25 & Talbot's initiative for Cheverus High School to May 19 attract more minority students, another letter from the same person connecting Talbot with Linda Tonita Stufflebeam Kalesnick, activist

5 63 Letter to Talbot reminiscing about civil rights 1994 Dec 19 movement and congratulating Talbot on political career and USM donation from Rev. Theodore Fritsch of Christ Church Brockton, MA

5 63 Copy of a letter sent to Governor King from Dudley 1995 Apr 14 J. Davis regarding minorities in business, handwritten note attached to Talbot

5 63 Letter to the editor from Joan R. Dinsmore 1995 Apr 20 identifying a transcript error in the report of a case between Berry Huffman and threatening behavior from Moses Sebunja

5 64 Draft of a letter of reference for Father Harold undated Ashley McEwain

5 64 Handwritten draft by Talbot regarding student Henry undated Mowokomatanda of Zimbabwe

5 64 Leaflet on South Africa and speaker Andrew Mkize undated with note from Carolyn inviting to dinner

5 64 Postcard to Talbot from Fusion Industries undated advertising a new television drama on the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

5 64 Card from Judy Lewis thanking Talbot for attempt to undated get her out of court

5 64 Handwritten anonymous letter to Talbot undated disapproving of his proposal for a MLK Jr. holiday 68 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.1h Civil Rights. Correspondence (cont.)

5 64 Handwritten note on "Linda Abromson" stationary undated signed by "Linda" referring to an incident at a bus stop with children and a Mrs. Cummings

5 64 Form letter from Friends of Tom Gaffney soliciting undated financial support for a bid for reelection to San Antonio school board

5 64 Form packet from Northeast Minority Business undated Alliance

5 64 Form letter and materials from The People's undated Institute for Survival and Beyond

5 64 Letter detailing workplace harassment with Regina undated Lynn Phillips' name signed at the bottom of the final page, unclear if she wrote it

5 64 Letter regarding "trading stamps" undated

5 64 Pamphlet "Urban America Goals and Problems" for undated the eyes of the Subcommittee on Urban Affairs of the Joint Committee, regarding black urban populations

5 64 Anonymous transcript opposing Martin Luther King undated (2c.)

Series 1.2.2 Papers. African American History and Culture. Education

Series 1.2.2a BEACH

1 1 Company Info: company letter & article of 1980, 1992, incorporation undated

1 2 Print Logos (1 of 2) 1984, 1989, 1990, undated

1 3 Print Logos (2 of 2)

FC 22 44 Finances: checks for guest speaker events and 1977, 1987, donations 1989, 1990, RESTRICTED 1993-1994

1 4 Events: includes open house invitations, receipts 1985, undated 69 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2a BEACH (cont.)

1 5 Events: open house invitations, guest list, etc. 1986, undated

1 6 Events: open house invitations, guest list, etc. 1987, undated

1 7 Events: open house invitations, letters, etc. 1988

1 8 Events: open house invitations, party receipts 1989

1 9 Events: includes open house invitations 1990

1 10 Events: includes open house invitations & "Get 1991 Acquainted, Taste of Maine" event invitations

1 11 Events: all information in this folder is regarding the 1992 "Tribute to Black Women of Maine" event

1 12 Events: miscellaneous event notes, August 16th 1992, 1993, 1993 "March to Protest Racism in Our Courts" undated

1 13 Projects: Dr. Michael Washington 1988, undated

1 14 Projects: China, Maine 1991, 1994

1 15 Projects: China, Maine 1994

1 16 Schools: includes "Thank You" letters and questions 1986, 1988, in response to Gerald Talbot's discussions at local 1990-1991, schools undated Some materials are redacted, originals RESTRICTED

1 17 Schools: "Thank You" letters, correspondence & 1992-1995 other info. coordinating school talks Some materials are redacted, originals RESTRICTED

1 18 Schools: materials used at McAuley High School 1989, 1990, regarding black heritage (includes various book undated excerpts, newspaper clippings and essays)

1 19 Groups: Maine Coalition on Undoing Racism, 1980, 1985, newsletters from Spectrum Cross-Cultural institute 1986, 1989-91, For Youth, Project REACH undated

2 20 Racism: includes a 1970 article put out by BEACH 1970, 1985- entitled "Racism in America", information from 1987, undated USM's Minority Student Affairs group, and 1986 catalog of resources to counter racism and bias, and notes from Talbot regarding the 1987 KKK visit to Maine. 70 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2a BEACH (cont.)

2 21 Book Jackets: book jackets used in an exhibition undated that was put together in the 1970s, to show what works existed on/about African Americans. (1 of 11)

2 22 Book Jackets (2 of 11) undated

2 23 Book Jackets (3 of 11) undated

2 24 Book Jackets (4 of 11) undated

2 25 Book Jackets (5 of 11) undated

2 26 Book Jackets (6 of 11) undated

2 27 Book Jackets (7 of 11) undated

2 28 Book Jackets (8 of 11) undated

2 29 Book Jackets (9 of 11) undated

2 30 Book Jackets (10 of 11) undated

2 31 Book Jackets (11 of 11) undated

2 32 Newspaper Articles : Includes newspaper clippings 1986, 1993, regarding racism and civil rights undated

2 33 Ephemera: includes notes about Milton Roscoe 1992, 1994 Geary (see also 1.2.7b, box 1, folder 5) as well as undated HR postings regarding job opportunities that were mailed to BEACH

Series 1.2.2b Minority Specific

3 34 Literature, including: “Outline Guide to Afro- 1967-1975 American History” and "Black leaders speak out on black education".

3 35 Literature, including: Nyere Family Guide, 1977-1982 COMPACT journal, “Position Statement on Desegregation” 2 c., "The state of black colleges - report card '82", "Impact of 'Black English'…", etc.

3 36 Literature, including: "Black Education and the Inner 1983-1992 City": An Urgent Need for Reform", AFRO-AM Educational Materials" catalog, etc. 71

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2b Minority Specific (cont.)

3 37 Literature, including: Status report, Minorities in 1992-1995 higher Education, 1995 African American Literature Syllabus etc.

3 38 Scholarships 1972-1991

3 39 Scholarships 1991, undated

Series 1.2.2c General Education

3 40 News clippings and articles (regarding: truancy, 1979, 1981 teacher pay, the state of education, funding, curriculum etc.) (1 of 2)

3 41 News clippings and articles (2 of 2) 1981

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 "The Public Schools" by secretary to the democratic undated f 1 state committee Clayton Eames (article, copies, and transparency) See Oversize

3 42 Transparencies undated

Series 1.2.2d Education Conferences/Training Resources

3 43 Various conference/training information 1971, 1983-1994

Series 1.2.2e Restricted

FC22 44 BEACH (Finances: checks for guest speaker events 1977, 1987, and donations) 1989, 1990, 1993-1994

FC22 45 BEACH (Schools: "Thank You" letters) 1988, 1990, 1992, undated

Series 1.2.2f Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 "The Public Schools" by Secretary to the undated f 1 Democratic State Committee Clayton Eames (article, copies, and transparency)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence

4 44 Copy of a letter sent from Talbot to Phillip Annas, 1973 Nov 23 Executive Secretary, Maine School Superintendents’ Association on extra heat or clothes for school children 72

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 44 Letter to Representative Talbot from Cindy Brown of 1975 Mar 13 & the Children's Defense Fund enclosing a letter Apr 9 outlining findings on Portland Public Schools and a high rate of students not in school

4 44 Department of Education and Cultural Services 1975 Aug 14 - materials 1976 Aug 31

4 44 Letter to a Miss Hodgdon from Talbot referencing 1975 Nov 14 information on gun control and recipient's upcoming school debate

4 44 Letter from Dr. Joseph Pecoraro, Curriculum 1976 Jan 8 Consultant to Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services, to superintendents of Maine schools, informing them of January 15 being designated MLK Jr. Day and February as African American History Month

4 44 Letter to Talbot from Richard W. Redmond, 1976 Jan 9 Assistant to the Commissioner, Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services, responding to his inquiry about what the department has done to commemorate MLK Jr. day

4 44 Letter thanking Talbot for invitation to students to 1976 Feb 3 & 26 come to the legislature and confirming details, thank you letter for hosting trip

4 44 University of Maine Chancellor Patrick E. McCarthy 1976 Feb 19 - on fiscal goals 1977 Jul 1

4 44 Letter from Manuel Williams, honor student at Saint 1976 Jun 23 Joseph's College

4 44 Typed note on education statistics from Daniel B. circa 1976 Oct Stevens, Assistant Committee on Human Resources

4 44 Sympathy card from Tom and Verita Herod; 1977 Jan 7, Mar correspondence with Tom Herod on behalf of one 1 & 10 Elwell Harper attempting to get into UCLA, copy of Elwell Harper's refusal letter (see RESTRICTED)

4 44 Maine Youth Conservation Corps letter referencing 1977 Jan 25 information (not included) 73

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 44 Handwritten letter from handicapped student Tina 1977 Mar 1 & Rumo asking for help with her education and typed Apr 4 response from Talbot

4 44 Letters from Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is 1977 Jun 8, 1992 Augusta Maine (BEACH) Apr 20

4 44 Letter and associated materials regarding Maine 1977 Jun 15 Indian Education and funding

4 45 Letter to Governor Brennon from Talbot about an 1979 May 22 available seat on the Board of Education

4 45 Correspondence concerning Talbot's appointment 1979 May 22 - to the Board of Education under Governor Joseph 1980 Mar 25 E. Brennan

4 45 Thank you letter from Mary Ann Luciano, Assistant 1979 Jul 2 Director, Division of Federal Assistance for Talbot's participation on a panel

4 45 Typed thank you letter from Lydia Hews, Board of 1979 Jul 23 Directors, on East End Children's Workshop stationary

4 45 Robert L. Woodbury, President, University of 1979 Oct 12, Southern Maine thanks for group meeting at the 1983 Feb 25, Roma, thanks for attendance at an arts 1984 Mar 22 & performance at his home, information on a new 28 public policy and management program run by Mark Shedd, Talbot's recommendation of Dorothy Fogarty for a presidential internship program, letters and information regarding statewide committee on a university bond

4 45 Typed thank you letter for meeting with Jim 1979 Dec 20 Harmon, Jerry Herlihy, and Thomas D. Aceto of University of Maine Orono to discuss minority educational needs

4 46 Department of Education and Cultural Services 1980 Mar 12 - materials 1984 Dec 19

4 47 Letter confirming Board of Education nomination 1980 Mar 19

4 47 Copy of letter to Gary W. Moore, principal of 1980 Apr 10 Windham Junior High School offering support 74

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 47 Letter to Edgar Merrill, Department of Human 1980 Jun 23 Services, regarding a support package for 14 year old Vance Gilmore to attend Hebron academy from Elan VI

4 47 Congratulatory letter and copy of article appointing 1980 Jul 3 Talbot to State Board of Education from Gary W. Moore, superintendent of Windham School Department

4 48 Correspondence relating to State Board of 1980 Sep 2 - Education matters 1985 Feb 13

4 49 Congratulatory card on being named to State Board undated of Education from Dorothy Wilson

4 49 Thank you letter for assistance from Mid-State 1981 Jan 27 Business School

4 49 Letter from Tom Winsor regarding a vote by the 1981 Feb 9 State Board of Education

4 49 Copy of a letter and a press release with information 1981 Feb 16 on Maine State Commission on the Arts and Humanities project grant

4 49 Black Education and Cultural History Inc. letters of 1981 Feb 17 invitation to be on an advisory group

4 49 Drafts of letter to the editor regarding proposed 1981 Mar 2 educational plan in Buxton

4 49 Letter to Talbot as representative of Black 1981 Dec 14 Education and Cultural History Committee to take part in Portland's 350th celebration

4 49 Thank you letter from M. Rachel Cunha for support 1982 Oct 26 on Northeast Area Directorship in education

4 49 Letters and materials from National Association of 1982 Nov 30 - State Boards of Education referencing Talbot's 1984 Feb 17 involvement

4 49 Correspondence with Paul G. Jenson, Thomas 1983 Feb 4 - Aug College, Fred A. Douglas, Dept. of Educational and 4 Cultural Services, Ronald R. Slone, Director of Accreditation, American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business and Talbot on changing a degree title 75

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 49 Copy of handwritten letter to Khin-Lin Johnson 1983 Feb 25 referencing a project of interest

4 49 Letter acknowledging Talbot's appearance before 1983 Feb 28 the Education Committee and the appointment of Commissioner

4 49 2 letters congratulating "Gerry" on being chosen by 1983 Jun 9, 1983 the State Board of Education to be chairman from Jun 11 Michael Peter Asen and Patrick O'Regan

4 49 Form letter asking for support and packet of 1983 Jun 18 information regarding Nyerere Foundation Inc.

4 49 Letter and materials relating to Maine Principals’ 1983 Jun 21 Academy that Talbot requested

4 50 Letter from Joseph T. Matava, Superintendent, 1983 Jul 7 School Union 87, regarding peer review process

4 50 Copy of a letter sent to Governor Joseph Brennan 1983 Jul 20 from Lawrence M. Pray on Dirigo Foundation stationary

4 50 Letter from Wilbur (Bill) R. Ingalls Jr. referencing an 1983 Jul 28 included newspaper article regarding Talbot's stance toward merit pay in education

4 50 Handwritten letter from Alice Robinson, former 1983 Aug 1 teacher, regarding merit pay

4 50 Letter from Bennet Katz, Chairman of Maine 1983 Aug 9 Congressional Citizens Education Advisory Committee thanking Talbot for participation

4 50 Letter from Gov. Brennan referencing a letter from 1983 Sep 7 Talbot on the Commission on the status of education in Maine

4 50 Dana R. Darling, Department of Continuing 1983 Oct 31 Education, University of Southern Maine, invitation for Talbot to attend a Maine Apprenticeship conference

4 50 Letter to Talbot and copy of an article about 1983 Nov 21 Children's International Summer Villages Inc., an exchange program, from the President of the company Alfred T. Banfield Jr. 76 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 50 Letter thanking "Gerry" for presentation at Central 1983 Dec 1 Maine Vocational Technical Institute

4 50 Letter from Jane H. Craig R.N., B.S. referencing a 1983 Dec 5 phone call and outlining a proposed presentation for nursing education

4 50 Letter from Anthony R. Santoro of the Higher 1983 Dec 6 Education Council (HEC) referencing a letter between "President" Carlson and a Dr. Boose, Commissioner of HEC

4 50 Letter cc'd to Talbot from Richard E. Barringer to 1983 Dec 29 Seymour Eskow, Director of Putting America Back to Work referencing information (not included) on Maine's vocational and technical institutions

4 50 Letter from Dr. Joseph Pecoraro, Curriculum 1984 Jan 2 Planner to Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services, to Superintendents of Schools & Principals, Public and Private, regarding the observance of MLK Jr. Day, African American History Month, Statehood Day, and Arbor Week, as well as referencing an informational book to help teachers in commemorating such days with students

4 50 Letter from Dr. Joseph Pecoraro, Curriculum 1984 Jan 10 Consultant to Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services, to Robert E Boose, Commissioner of the same, referencing information (not included) on the MLK Jr. commemorative day in response to Talbot's request

4 50 News release from Maine Department of 1984 Jan 11 Educational and Cultural Services reminding Maine school systems of January 15 being designated as MLK Jr. Day

4 50 Typed letter on ACCT (Association of Community 1984 Feb 9 College Trustees) stationary from "Bill Warren" clipped together with a card labeled "Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute; Dr. William C. Warren: Dean of Instruction" with a sticker for the ACCT address in VA and a typed letter from Sally Hutchins: Director of Public Relations and Publications, ACCT 77

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 50 Handwritten note and copies of newspaper articles 1984 Mar 9 - 18 from Jane Riley

4 50 Richard E. Barnes, superintendent of York School 1984 Mar 20 Department, and copy of letter from him to the legislature's education committee regarding LD 2209

4 50 Congratulatory card on LD 2209 from Paul 1984 Mar 21

4 50 Letter from Superintendent of Schools, Machias, on 1984 Apr 20 becoming a pilot site for training

4 50 Letter to Ms. Stephanie Carter from Polly Ward of 1984 May 4 Portland Public Schools informing her of a lack of openings for elementary school teachers

4 50 Letters from Portland Adult Community Education 1984 May 8 (PACE) regarding involvement in Maine's first annual International and Multicultural Festival

4 50 Letter from Judith A. Sturnick, President of 1984 Oct 3 University of Maine Farmington on definitions of master teachers

4 50 University of Maine statewide citizens committee for 1984 Oct 11 - the University Bond, passed November 1984 Nov 7

4 50 To Talbot on Citizens for the University Bond 1984 Oct 18 stationary from Co-chairmen Owen W. Wells and Joan Woodcock thanking Talbot for service on their committee

4 50 Letter from US Department. of Education 1984 Nov 26 referencing materials sent on partnerships in education (not included)

4 50 Letters from Gordon Schultz, Kansas State Board of 1984 Nov 26 Education, to President Ronald Reagan supporting Gary Jones for US Secretary of Education, and to Talbot asking him for his support

4 50 Thank you letter from International Festival steering 1984 Nov 28 committee thanking Talbot for participation

4 50 Letters and materials from Northeast Regional 1984 Dec 31, Exchange regarding educational laboratory 1985 Feb 15 proposal 78

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 51 Form letter on Commonwealth of Virginia Board of 1985 Mar 7 Education stationary from Kenneth S. White, President, Board of Education, regarding textbook improvement and the establishment of privately funded textbook consortium

4 51 Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Policy Review 1985 Mar 12 & Board invitation to serve and Talbot's response 27

4 51 Letter of reference for Addie Pontiflet to enroll in the 1985 Nov 9 community program at University of Maine Portland

4 51 Letter from Talbot on BEACH letterhead to Portland 1985 Dec 2 Press Herald advocating for MLK Jr. Day to be recognized as a Maine state holiday

4 51 Letters from Maine Vocational Technical Institute 1986 Oct 23, system referring to board matters 1988 Oct 25 & Dec 9

4 51 Letter from Polly Ward informing Talbot of 1987 Jan 13 consulting firm hired to find a new Superintendent of Schools

4 51 Letter from Department of Educational and Cultural 1987 Dec Services and Inclusion of a form for the Information Exchange to keep track of educators

4 51 Correspondence with Amory M. Houghton regarding 1988 May 11 - mental health in Maine, specifically minority access Jun 2

4 51 Letter from Gov. John R. McKernan Jr. 1988 Oct 21 acknowledging Talbot's resignation from Board of Trustees of the Maine Vocational Technical Institute system

4 51 Letter from Growing Through Adoption Program 1989 Feb 6 Coordinator Elizabeth De Wolfe regarding the 2nd annual Festival of the World's Children and referencing Talbot's Black Education and Cultural History Inc. involvement

4 51 Letter from SAD #44 thanking Talbot for 1989 Oct 5 participation in a staff development workshop

4 51 Letter from Talbot on BEACH letterhead to William 1989 Oct 8 D. Barry referencing picture of MLK Jr c. April 1968 79

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 51 Letter from Portland Public Library asking for circa 1989 Talbot's suggestion of a children's book

4 51 Typed thank you letter from Thornton Academy on 1990 Mar 4 Talbot's exhibit there

4 51 Handwritten note from Carrye Williams asking for 1990 Jul 4 information on Talbot's business

4 51 Department of Human Services information on 1990 Jul 10 project ASSIST for tobacco prevention

4 51 Letter from Talbot to Judge Stephen L. Perkins 1990 Dec 7 regarding a case of attempted murder by James F. Murphy against Clinton Drake

4 51 Letter from Michael E. Carpenter, Attorney General, 1991 Feb 4 referencing being in the legislature together and a recent Martin Luther King Jr. Day activity

4 51 Letter to Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa 1991 Mar 6 inviting him to Maine to speak (3c.)

4 52 Letter from Tom Bradley, Mayor of Los Angeles, 1991 Apr 1 responding to a letter sent by Talbot involving disgraceful police conduct

4 53 Letter from Donald E. Nicoll referencing long term 1991 Apr 16 placement of Talbot's Black education and cultural history collection at USM

4 53 Form letter and information regarding League of 1991 May 20 Afro-American Women

4 53 Handwritten letter and typed copy of endorsement 1991 May 21 & of Geneva Sherrer for a grant to study African- 27 American history in Maine (BEACH)

4 53 Thank you note from Asherah Cinnamon, LCSW for 1991 Jul 25 Talbot's presentation to Portland teachers

4 53 Westbrook College correspondence regarding 1991 Jul 25 space at Joan Whitney Payson Gallery for the Black Education and Cultural History Inc. collection

4 53 Letter from Hazel Clement asking for advice and 1992 Aug 4 assistance in implementing Black History Month curriculum and activities at her daughter's school 80

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 53 Letters from Toms of Maine and Wesley Rothermel 1991 Sep 11 - of Center for Vision and Policy on grant money to 1992 Jan 16 Talbot's Black Education and Cultural History Inc. for the purposes of Personalities in Maine's Black History project

4 53 Handwritten note from Joel Eastman, History 1991 Sep 16 Department, presumably of University of Southern Maine, with attached photo

4 54 Dan Palubniak, University of Southern Maine 1991 Dec 19 admissions, on trustee tuition scholarship information

4 54 Letter from Talbot to Faith A. Perry with background 1992 Jan 2 information and confirmation of attendance

4 54 Letter to Portland Press Herald regarding Mafia 1992 Feb 1 comment by a state senator and accompanying newspaper article

4 54 Letter to Olympia Snow regarding a BEACH event 1992 Feb 2 to honor important Maine women

4 54 Letter thanking Sylvia McDowell for information on 1992 Feb 10 Blacks in Augusta and inviting her to an event

4 54 Request from WMPG and copy of letter sent to 1992 Feb 11 Dennis Connors, Director of Public Telecommunications in support of WMPG radio at USM

4 54 Rough draft and copy of final letter to Stephanie 1992 Feb 15 Anderson, Cumberland County DA questioning the removal of Lu Hudson, victim witness advocate, envelope from Anderson to Talbot but no accompanying letter

4 54 Note to a Mrs. Burney asking for pictures as well as 1992 Feb 15 a resume

4 54 Release information on an event to support Haitian 1992 Mar 3 refugees

4 54 A Tribute to Black Women of Maine information 1992 Mar 21

4 54 Draft of press announcement for a solidarity rally in [1992] response to comments by Leo Killinger 81 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 54 Handwritten letter to Talbot from Pamela Charles 1992 Jun 4 regarding funding for son Nathan Charles to attend Windham Christian Academy

4 54 Letter of support for Deborah Khadraoui to work in 1992 Jun 9 the Office of Equal Opportunity at University of Maine Orono

4 54 Memo, letters from Dick Barringer, Director, Muskie 1992 Aug 5 - Institute 1993 Apr 28

4 54 Letter on BEACH letterhead to the Australian 1992 Sep 10 Council of Churches regarding freelance photographer Calvin Roberts' arrest in Australia in 1991 (2c.)

4 54 Copy of letter to Ms. Madeleine Adamson, Director 1992 Oct 5 of The Charles Bannerman Memorial Fellowship Program referencing Susanne Hunt of Portland West Neighborhood Planning Council

4 54 Correspondence regarding the NAACP to both 1992 Oct 14 Democratic and Republican parties to elicit communication and the possibility of support, co- authors Talbot and Art Davis

4 54 Congratulatory card on "Black Education and 1992 Cultural History" from Maud C. Smith (BEACH)

4 54 Letter from Massachusetts Black Lawyers 1993 Feb 8 Association inviting Talbot to sponsor and attend a Barristers’ Ball

4 54 Envelope with Tom's of Maine Annual Report and 1993 Mar 1 letter with information on environmentalist contest

4 55 Envelope addressed to BEACH with generic letter 1993 Jul 15 inviting people of color to be more represented in the Boston Globe Wedding Pages

4 55 Letter to BEACH from Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 1993 Jul 23 MA advertising an African art collection

4 55 Letters asking for donations in support of Women 1993 Aug 23, Inc. 1994 Jul 11

4 55 Letter from Susan Savell of Maine Association for 1993 Nov 5 Child Abuse and Neglect asking Talbot to participate in an advisory planning committee for a conference 82

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Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 55 Invitation to Winthrop International Family Festival 1993 Nov 10

4 55 Letters to Robert Ganley, Portland City Manager, 1993 Nov 15 from Deborah Cummings Khadraoui referencing Gerald Talbot of BEACH and affirmative action planning for the city

4 55 Postcard asking for BEACH materials 1993

4 55 Letters and information from Muskie Institute, 1994 May 9 - specifically Bruce B. Clary, Acting Director, and 1995 Feb 9 confirmation of presentation for Clary's class

4 55 Draft of an article asking election questions 1994 Sep 13

4 55 Form letter asking for project support for Boston 1995 Feb 1 College student Donte W. Ford working in the community

4 55 Thank you letter from Deborah Notis, Boston 1995 May 17 College graduate student, for interview for her paper

4 55 Final page of letter from Richard "Dick" Barringer, undated Professor and Director of "Institute", referencing board meeting; remainder of letter missing

4 55 Thank you letter from Jennifer Donaldson of Mast undated Landing School in Freeport to "Monica and Gerry" for civil rights presentation

4 55 Handwritten letter from Carl Freeman of Mass. undated Congratulating Talbot on successful school board bid

4 55 Form packet from National Civil Rights Museum and undated Hall of Fame asking for support

4 56 Thank you card from Woody Padham undated

4 56 Letter from "Red" on Scarborough Taxpayers’ undated Association Inc. stationary regarding conflicts of interest

4 56 Letter from student Allison J. Volk thanking Talbot undated for civil rights movement insight and referring to an enclosed paper that she wrote, not included 83

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.2g Education. Correspondence (cont.)

4 56 Form letter to principal referencing a free undated educational package sent worth $350 that includes a civil rights movement curriculum

4 56 Copy of an activity found in Maine Teacher's Guide undated Dirigo "I Lead" teaching students to learn about cultural diversity (3p.)

4 56 Copy of a short educational article on MLK, undated presumably to be used with a homework assignment

4 56 Copy of a teachers’ learning aid on MLK for use in undated class, including a fact sheet and activities for students to be engaged with content

4 56 Copy of readings/lesson plan on MLK Jr. taken from undated Maine Studies Sourcebook

4 56 Copy of a document called The Negro in American undated History, Selected Materials Dealing with the History of the Negro in America, by Joseph Pecoraro, Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services

FC 22 55 Copy of Elwell Harper's refusal letter for application 1997 Jan 7 to UCLA, RESTRICTED

Series 1.2.3 Papers. African American History and Culture. NAACP.

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (1964 – 1994)

1 1 Handwritten letters asking for information, includes 1964 May 12 response

1 1 James F. Farnham of Saint Francis College 1964 May 13 Biddeford on instituting home visits in order to promote race relations

1 1 New England field secretary on meeting Portland 1964 May 22 NAACP members

1 1 Draft letter on how to join NAACP 1964 May 26

1 1 June M. Flaherty declining a position on the board 1964 Jun 4 84

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 1 Portland Renewal Authority inviting Talbot to serve 1964 Jun 16 on a citizen's committee

1 1 Charter request, delivery and subsequent 1964 celebratory event materials

1 1 Handwritten letter asking for meeting dates and 1964 Jul 4 literature

1 1 Congratulations on creation of Portland chapter 1964 Jul 27 from Governor John H. Reed

1 1 Invitation to Maine Strategy Conference on Human 1964 Aug 28 Relations

1 1 Handwritten letter asking for a African American 1964 Oct 9 representative to come to an assembly at York High School

1 1 Draft letter to King on receipt of Nobel Peace Prize 1964 Oct 18

1 1 Letter from Limerick High School student asking for 1964 Dec 30 information on the American Negro's quest for equality

1 2 Handwritten letter from US government teacher 1965 Jan 4 asking for civil rights information

1 2 Louis Scolnik Law Offices referencing various items 1965 Jan 4

1 2 Letter from Morse High School student asking for 1965 Jan 9 information on integration

1 2 Letters to politicians in support of a civil rights bill 1965 Jan 12

1 2 Letters to Peter Dana Point Reservation on 1965 Jan 13 collaboration with the Indian

1 2 Letter to Thomas H. Allen on a Mr. Wilkins' trip to 1965 Jan 27 Maine

1 2 Business issues between Portland branch and 1965 Feb National

1 2 Letters in protest of Selma, Alabama beatings and 1965 Mar-Aug to families of victims

1 2 Invitation to Martin Luther King to speak in Portland 1965 Mar 13 85

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 2 Daisy E. Lampkin condolence letter 1965 Mar 13

1 2 Reference to discrimination in rental housing bill 1965 Mar 16

1 2 Handwritten letter asking about joining NAACP 1965 Mar 17

1 2 Handwritten note on joining NAACP 1965 Mar 19

1 2 References lists of officers, branch development 1965 Mar 23

1 2 Letter to the president asking for copy of a speech 1965 Mar 29

1 2 Letter to the editor in response to an article 1965 Mar 29 "marching for civil rights is wrong"

1 2 Thank you note on the sending of NAACP materials 1965 Mar 30

1 2 Letter to WPOR in response to comments by author 1965 Apr 10 William M. Clark

1 2 Thank you letters for donations 1965 Apr 10

1 2 Welcome letter 1965 Apr 10

1 2 Original letter from Martin Luther King Jr. declining 1965 Apr 13 invitation to speak in Maine, transparencies and copies

1 2 Community outreach Trinity Episcopal Church 1965 Apr 14

1 2 Boston chapter collaboration on travel to a national 1965 Apr 17 event

1 2 Collaboration with Rabbi Harry Z. Sky, of Portland 1965 May 12 Ministerial Association, and city council 86 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 2 Portland's community action program 1965 May 25

1 2 Anti-poverty program speaker 1965 May 25

1 2 State coordinator of branches meeting 1965 May 29

1 2 Reference to passing of LD 860 - discrimination in 1965 Jun 2 rental housing

1 2 References members not receiving Crisis magazine 1965 Jun 9

1 2 Request sent to media outlets to not identify race 1965 Jun 18 when reporting crimes

1 2 References a collection of newspaper articles to 1965 Jun 24 send to national

1 2 Community outreach with contact information 1965 Jul 12

1 3 Thank you for stationary donation 1965 Jul 13

1 3 Thank you letter for joining 1965 Jul 18

1 3 Congratulatory letter to Thurgood Marshall 1965 Jul 18

1 3 Reference to Laurel, Mississippi trip 1965 Jul 19

1 3 Portland Regional Opportunity Program (PROP) 1965 Jul 20 membership

1 3 Confirmation request of David L. Graham for 1965 Jul 21 speaking engagement

1 3 Request for receipt of Crisis magazine 1965 Jul 21

1 3 Reply to letter of interest 1965 Jul 27

1 3 Neighborhood youth corps 1965 Jul-Aug

1 3 Thank you for book donation, Mississippi trip 1965 Aug 26

1 3 Letters to the editor of Voice of the People with 1965 Aug-1966 negative response from Lewis L. Richards and Aug response to later opinion piece by Talbot from Richards

1 3 Correspondence with Thomas H. Allen, Field 1965 Sep-Oct Director on October 22nd meeting and presentation

1 3 Handwritten note asking for materials 1965 Sep 17 87 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 3 Thank you note for copy of "To do justice" 1965 Sep 25

1 3 Reference to job opening in Augusta 1965 Sep 25

1 3 Thank you letter to Blanchard family for service 1965 Oct 13

1 3 Reference to acquiring posters for membership 1965 Oct 14 drive

1 3 Reference to 250 newsletters that were "lost" at the 1965 Oct 14 post office

1 3 US Naval Air Station employment opportunities 1965 Oct 19

1 3 Handwritten thank you note for providing an NAACP 1965 Oct 21 speaker

1 3 Handwritten receipt for the gift of a 1953 Oldsmobile 1965 Oct 28 for use by NAACP

1 3 Confirmation request of Thomas Maynard for 1965 Oct 29 speaking engagement

1 3 New England branch collaboration to send clothing 1965 Oct 29 to Mississippi

1 3 Invitation to attend Bangor branch meeting 1965 Oct 30

1 3 Handwritten letter from student at St. Joseph’s 1965 Oct-Nov College requesting information on the new civil rights, includes response

1 3 Letter to field director requesting advice on 1965 Nov 8 materials to send students who are doing research

1 3 Brunswick branch outreach to collaborate on 1965 Nov 8 Mississippi donations

1 3 High school student request for materials, includes 1965 Nov 8 response

1 3 Invitation to Thomas H. Allen, Field Director 1965 Nov 22

1 3 Invitation to Glenn Payne, State Coordinator of 1965 Nov-Dec Branches, includes confirmation

1 3 Handwritten letter confirming speaking engagement 1965 Nov 23 for Clark Memorial Methodist Church youth group 88 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 3 Handwritten note from student requesting research 1965 Dec 1 materials

1 3 Governor John H. Reed and declaration of National 1965 Dec 15 - Negro History Week materials 1966 Feb 4

1 3 Request for support in enrolling adult education 1965 Dec 23 participants

1 3 Fraudulent request for help from a draft avoider 1965 Dec 26 - materials, includes incident report 1966 Mar 22

1 4 Invitation to speak at the North Cumberland 1966 Jan 2 Christian youth council mid-winter rally

1 4 Thank you note for presentation at St. Paul's 1966 Jan 7 Church

1 4 Response from Senator Edmund S. Muskie on a bill 1966 Jan 14 to protect civil rights of workers

1 4 Congratulatory letter to Robert C. Weaver and 1966 Jan-Feb response

1 4 Letters from Stanley R. Tupper supporting civil 1966 Jan 17 rights legislation

1 4 Letter correcting a mistake in the treasurer's 1966 Feb 3 information (2 c.)

1 4 Thank you letter from Bangor branch for 1966 Feb 7 participation in charter night

1 4 Brunswick branch business 1966 Feb 14

1 4 Request for speaker suggestions for events and 1966 Feb 17 meetings

1 4 Letter from Richard Sawyer, University of Maine 1966 Mar 15 Chairman, with Law Forum schedule

1 4 Outreach to governors Anthony Mitchell and John 1966 Mar 23 Stevens of Pleasant Point and Peter Dana Point reservations

1 4 Presentation confirmation US Naval Air Station 1966 Mar 25

1 4 Confirmation of speaking engagement Jebediah 1966 Mar 31 Horner 89 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 4 Report to national on Donahue's Café 1966 May 4

1 4 Congratulatory letter to Bill Russell of Boston Celtics 1966 May 10 and invitation to speak

1 4 Letter to Keesler H. Montgomery questioning the 1966 May 18 leadership capabilities of Glenn Payne and suggesting brother Robert instead

1 4 Letter from Margaret Chase Smith declining 1966 Jun 10 invitation

1 4 Letter from Stanley R. Tupper apologizing for not 1966 Jun 14 being able to attend June 12th civil rights march

1 4 Request for meeting from Earle W. Fisher, Assistant 1966 Jun 15 to the Regional Administrator

1 4 Invitation to a June 21st membership meeting 1966 Jun 16

1 5 Invitation to Catherine H. Carswell to attend a 1966 Jun 16 membership meeting

1 5 Congratulations on first African American Eagle 1966 Jun 16 Scout to Edward F. Adams and invitation to meeting

1 5 Congratulations on first African American Trustee at 1966 Jun 16 Portland Savings Bank to Leonard Cummings and invitation to meeting

1 5 Congratulations on receipt of doctorate degree of 1966 Jun 16 divinity to Reverend R.D. Williams and invitation to be honored at meeting

1 5 Congratulations on son's appointment as first 1966 Jun 16 African American trustee at a college in Maine to David A. Dickson

1 5 Apology note for missed meeting due to 1966 Jul 17 hospitalization for knee surgery

1 5 Congratulatory letter to Keesler H. Montgomery on 1966 Jul 17 becoming the first African American district court clerk in Massachusetts

1 5 Information on a fundraising event 1966 Jul

1 5 Welcome letter to Reverend Peter L. Gerety, Bishop 1966 Jul 28 of Portland 90

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Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 5 Employment opportunities George D. Dimatteo Co. 1966 Aug 15

1 5 Handwritten letter asking for organization materials 1966 Aug 17

1 5 Thank you letters to community members for help 1966 Aug 31 with fundraising

1 5 Recommendation for Reverend Harold McElwain 1966 Aug 31

1 5 Declined invitation to speak at Stevens Academy 1966 Aug 31 due to impending birth in the family

1 5 Voting on civil rights bill postponed due to lack of a 1966 Sep 6 quorum

1 5 Equal opportunity employment Fox & Ginn Inc. 1966 Sep 13 Moving and Storage co.

1 5 Bureau of Indian Affairs elementary teacher 1966 Sep 20 recruitment program

1 5 Dr. B.E. Murph of Laurel, Mississippi illness and 1966 Dec 7 suggestion to send cards

1 5 Scholarship committee business 1966 Dec 13

1 5 School book investigation committee business 1966 Dec 13

1 5 Fair housing law committee business 1966 Dec 15

1 6 United States Commission on Civil Rights and 1967 Jun 7 Portland Renewal Authority

1 6 Letter from Vice President Hubert Humphrey 1967 Aug 2 referencing a speech

1 6 Confirmation of William H. Williamson as panelist 1967 Nov 8

1 6 Louis Scolnik, Maine State Civil Rights Commission, 1967 Nov 16 referencing a letter

1 6 Indian Affairs Committee business 1968 Feb-Mar

1 6 Personalized letter from "Sheila" referencing 1968 Apr 2 newsletters 91

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Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 6 United States Department of Justice as equal 1968 Aug 9 opportunity employer

1 6 United States Department of the Interior career 1968 Sep 18 information

1 6 Drafts of Letter to the Editor regarding “Wallace, the 1968 Sep 23 Negro, and the Vote”

1 6 Letter referencing a committee press conference, 1968 Oct 16 and a Mr. Gregory

1 6 Draft thank you letter to Mrs. Tyrrel concerning 1968 Nov 22 events in Farmington and a Maine Times story

1 6 Thank you for Kiwanis Club presentation and 1969 Mar 27 helping president out of the mud

1 6 Outreach to senators to support human rights 1969 Jun 11 legislation LD 1280 and LD 1384

1 6 Formal letter from Gerald Talbot to brother Robert 1969 Jun 11 Talbot on status of permanent member certificate

1 6 Phil Jenkins "Mainians (sic) against discrimination" 1969 Jul 25 reference to a picture of Bob Teague and wife at NAACP event

1 6 League of Women Voters of Maine program 1969 Dec 30

1 6 Poland Springs Job Corps Center for Women 1966-1969 materials

1 7 Draft resignation speech, Talbot resigning from the 1970 Mar 10 executive board and committees

1 7 Letters of complaint for the showing of the movie 1970 Oct 21 "Kentucky" on late night WGAN TV (2 c.)

1 7 Thank you letter to Reverend Charles Murphy 1971 Jan 19 Diocese of Portland for a meeting

1 7 HP Hood and Sons in collaboration with Project 1971 Jan 19, Equality of Massachusetts 1971 May 5

1 7 Veteran outreach 1971 Jan 19 92

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Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 7 Invitation to reverend Adam Clayton Powell to visit 1971 Feb 10 and be a guest speaker

1 7 Response to Courtney Kronk of Gulf Oil on NAACP 1971 Feb 26 membership and employment opportunities

1 7 Response to Francis Johnson referencing a 1971 Mar 11 newspaper clipping from February 22

1 7 Confirmation Frederic D. Williams speaker at March 1971 Mar 11 meeting

1 7 Confirmation for April 10th dinner-dance at 1971 Mar 17 Sheraton-Eastland motor hotel

1 7 Support to representative Augustus Hawking for the 1971 Mar 23 resolution to replace "with justice" to "seeking justice" in the pledge of allegiance

1 7 Invitation to Tom Skinner 1971 Mar 23

1 7 Rosa True Library project 1971 Mar 23

1 7 Requests submitted to community leaders to 1971 Mar 31 recognize the 3rd anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King

1 7 Invitation to Portland Model Cities program to send 1971 Apr 2 a representative to speak at a meeting

1 7 Confirmation of attendance on race relations panel 1971 Apr 2 at YWCA

1 7 Congratulatory and thank you letter to Frederic 1971 Apr 2 Williams of Windham

1 7 Inquiry to Afro-Am Publishing Co. regarding “Great 1971 Apr 2 Negroes, Past and Present” book set

1 7 Letters asking for recognition of the anniversary of 1971 Apr 24 the Supreme Court ruling to desegregate schools (2c.)

1 7 Request for information on Coca Cola scholarships 1971 May 5 and having Sammy Davis Jr. as guest speaker

1 7 Thank you letter for equal opportunity information 1971 Aug 15 Cudahy company 93

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Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 7 Thank you letter for equal opportunity information 1971 Aug 18 St. Johnsbury trucking company

1 7 Sylvester Cobbs incident materials 1971 Aug

1 7 Thank you letter for equal opportunity information 1971 Aug 18 Fox and Ginn Storage and Moving

1 7 Treasury business 1971 Aug 19

1 7 Letter to North Country publication with information 1971 Aug 19 on meetings and officers

1 7 Congratulations on election and sympathy for 1972 Dec 1 father's illness

1 7 Invitation to Honorable Clarence Mitchell to attend 1972 Dec 10 State House of Representatives swearing-in

1 7 Materials on senate bill S. 354 and discrimination 1973 May 8 against the poor

1 8 University of Maine Portland-Gorham requesting 1974 Sep 24 confirmation of receipt of job announcements for the office of civil rights submission

1 8 University of Maine Portland-Gorham requesting 1974 Oct 8 materials that might support the needs of black students

1 8 Letters from Anne Ladley regarding University of 1974 Oct 17, Maine support for NAACP 1975 Nov 13

1 8 Bath Iron Works Corporation apprentice program 1975 Mar 28

1 8 Portland Housing Authority job opportunity 1975 Oct 8

1 8 Form letter to candidates for office of school 1975 Nov 4 committee invitation to candidates night (2c.)

1 8 Brescia Construction Inc. equal opportunity 1975 Nov 17 information

1 8 Winthrop Schools Affirmative Action Committee 1975 Nov 29 requesting materials to assist with the subtle discrimination of textbooks etc. 94 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 8 Candidate night form letter and confirmation of 1976 Mar attendance Bruce M. Reeves senator

1 8 Marois Brothers Inc. requesting available personnel 1976 Apr 14 estimate for a sewer job

1 8 Maine Line Fence Co. equal opportunity 1976 Apr 23 announcement

1 8 Coles Express employment announcement 1976 Jun 28

1 8 Cianbro Corporation equal opportunity employment 1976 Jun 29 announcement

1 8 Brescia Construction Inc. minority hiring 1976 Jul 26

1 8 Leonard W. Cummings announcement and request 1976 Nov 3 for support to become president NAACP

1 8 Recommendation for Governor Kenneth M. Curtis to 1977 Jan 12 be the next national chairman of the Democratic National Committee

1 8 Formal announcement of complaint against City of 1977 Feb 4 Portland for not following federal community development guidelines 2c.

1 8 Coles Express employment announcement 1977 Feb 18

1 8 Pitney Bowes employment announcement 1977 Mar 7

1 8 Discussion of lifetime membership plaque to be 1977 Apr-May presented to Talbot at St. Louis convention

1 8 Northfield Green—Housing for the Elderly regarding 1977 May 25 available Section 8 housing

1 8 Letter with reference to Beth Warren application for 1977 May 26 director of the Bureau of Resource Development (2c.)

1 8 Confirmation Margaret Busch Wilson speaking 1977 Jul 8 engagement

1 8 Coles Express employment announcement 1977 Aug 10

1 8 Note referencing a check and the selling of tickets 1977 Oct 5 as well as upcoming Margaret Busch Wilson event 95

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Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 8 Coles Express employment announcement 1977 Dec 21

1 9 Letter from Anna-Ruth Stewart to Congressman 1978 Feb 23 William Cohen regarding the Small Business Act

1 9 Note on Leonard Cummings, president NAACP 1978 Mar 6 withdrawing application for funding and that CETA is currently funding NAACP staff

1 9 Mailgram requesting the immediate dismissal of 1979 Jan 29 Tom Endres as Maine Action Director

1 9 Request of Portland mayor Edward I. Bernstein to 1979 Jan 30 recognize February as Black History Month

1 9 Letter from Martin J. Foley, Credit Central Manager 1979 Jan 31 of Sears regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action

1 9 Recommendation for Joanne Chapple 1979 Feb 7

1 9 Declined invitation to Levey Day School annual art 1979 Feb 8 auction

1 9 Thank you for materials sent on Sears class action 1979 Feb 8 suit and reference to WLOB radio

1 9 Support for Maine High Blood Pressure Council 1979 Feb 8

1 9 Thank you to Senator Mary Najarian for "for the 1979 Feb 8 record" and the submission of two names for committee on Maine public broadcasting

1 9 John C. Walter, Afro-American Studies program, 1979 Feb 9 Bowdoin, on various topics

1 9 Reference to letter March 6th Thomas F. Valleau 1979 Mar 9

1 9 State of Maine Department of Human Services 1979 Mar 13 request for agency information to create a service site information sheet

1 9 Governor Joseph E. Brennan confirming speaking 1979 Mar 14 engagement

1 9 Various topics, expression of support for Bishop 1979 Mar 15 R.D. Williams II 96

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Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 9 Food and Drug Administration employment 1979 Mar 15 opportunities

1 9 Thank you note to Anita, references NAACP 1979 Apr 26 presence at an event

1 9 Worksite information for Summer Youth 1979 May 7 Employment Program (SYEP)

1 9 Co-sponsorship with Civil Liberties Education 1979 May 14 Project

1 9 Letter from Mary Stewart Spense to Jean Sampson 1979 Oct 5 about “Liberty in the Balance” program and “Nothing But a Man”

1 9 Letter from S. Avery Clark introducing herself as 1979 Nov 30 Affirmative Action Officer for Department of Human Services

1 9 M. Mitchum on possible move to Maine 1979 Dec 12

1 9 Invitation to speak to Patricia Roberts Harris, 1979 Dec 31 Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare

1 9 Reverend Linn Opderecke confirmation to appear 1980 Jan 7 on race relations panel, includes flyer

1 9 Form invitation to race relations meeting, includes 1980 Jan list of invitees and responses (2c.)

1 9 Concern over a Ruby Begonia's radio advertisement 1980 Jan 25

1 9 University of Maine at Orono Cooperative Extension 1980 Feb 6 project

1 9 Marty King and Martin Luther King Senior on MLK 1980 Feb 11 Sr. coming to Portland

1 9 Confirmation Susan Colwell to attend membership 1980 Feb 11 meeting to speak at Green Memorial AME Church

1 9 Department of the Navy Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 1980 Feb 20 apprenticeship program

1 9 Thank you letter for presentation at Portsmouth 1980 Mar 4 Naval Shipyard 97

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Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 9 Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute 1980 Mar 26 Collaboration with Portland NAACP to hire maritime technician

1 9 Postcard from Jaime Simon in Tel Aviv 1980 Sep 3

1 9 Congratulatory card on inclusion in the 5th edition of 1981 Jan 5 Who's Who

1 9 Spector Freight System Inc. equal opportunity 1981 Feb 5 information

1 9 Shelly Katz requesting monetary support for 1982 Mar 28 participation in Operation Crossroads Africa

1 9 Invitation to Nyerere Education Institute banquet 1982 May 1

1 9 Coles Express employment announcements 1982 Oct-Nov

1 9 Patrick T. Greeley Cumberland County Training 1982 Nov 19 Resource Center non-financial agreement

1 9 Coles Express employment announcements 1983 Dec 9

6 65 Manuel E. Costa Sr. civil rights activist searching for 1979-1981 a child who had been adopted. See Restricted.

1 11 Dielectric Communications on anti-discriminatory 1984 Jun 20 hiring

1 11 Coles Express employment announcement 1984 May 18

1 11 University of Southern Maine employment 1984 May 18 opportunity

1 11 Union Mutual statement of equal opportunity 1984 Jun 12 employment

1 11 Coles Express employment announcement 1984 Jun 15

1 11 "Automatic" Sprinkler Corp. apprenticeship 1984 Jul opportunity

1 11 Iron Workers Local 496 employment opportunity 1984 Jul 4

1 11 Coles Express employment announcements 1984 Nov-Dec 98 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a1 NAACP. Portland Branch. Correspondence (cont.)

1 11 Letters referencing welcoming of Don Davidson, 1985 Jan 9 black crewman of "Zeus"

1 11 Fiber Materials Inc. equal opportunity employer 1985 Apr 12

1 11 Bath Iron Works and Cumberland County Training 1988 Jun 25 Resource Center training programs

1 11 Fiber Materials Inc. employment opportunity 1988 Sep 12

1 11 Shape Inc. equal opportunity employer 1989 May 12

1 11 Request for business support for Martin Luther King 1990 Jr. Birthday Celebration from Neville Knowles

1 11 Neville Knowles inviting executive board members 1992 Apr 5 to a meeting

1 12 Thank you card from Patty R. for Catalogue of the 1992 May 9 Portland Branch of the NAACP

1 11 Willey/Jones hiring selection decision 1993 Jan 20

1 11 Letter from Deborah H. Wall, President of 1993 Oct 8 Criminology Students Association at USM thanking for speaking at event with event info

1 11 Housing Services rehab work bidding opportunity 1994 Mar 29

Series 1.2.3a2 NAACP. Portland Branch. Hosting New England Conference of Branches (1966 – 1967)

1 12 Portland Branch hosting New England Regional 1966-1967 Conference (all materials)

1 13 Portland Branch hosting New England Regional 1967 Apr Conference (2c.) program, front and back of program, manila envelope

Series 1.2.3a3 NAACP. Portland Branch. Meetings/Minutes (1964 – 1994)

1 14 Meeting materials 1964

1 14 Meeting materials 1965

1 14 Meeting materials 1966 99 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a3 NAACP. Portland Branch. Meetings/Minutes (cont.)

1 15 Meeting materials 1971

1 15 Meeting materials 1979

1 15 Meeting materials 1980

1 15 Notice of October, November meetings and Biennial 1990 election

1 15 Meeting materials 1993

1 15 Meeting materials 1994

Series 1.2.3a4 NAACP. Portland Branch. Speeches (1965 – 1988)

1 16 Speech to ladies’ group, basic NAACP introduction circa 1965

1 16 Gun rights versus human rights (2c.) 1969 Apr 29

1 16 Political draft 1972

1 16 Green Memorial AME Zion Church event, reference 1977 Apr 30 to LD 1240 energy bill

1 16 Prepared testimony/speech with recommendations 1978 Nov 16 to the US Commission on Civil Rights and members of the Maine Advisory Committee

1 16 Discrimination and stereotyping 1980 Jan 8

1 16 Portsmouth, New Hampshire branch speech 1980 Feb 27

1 16 Successes and improvements needed as NAACP 1980 Nov 25 enters a new chapter

1 16 Portland branch speech with copy of Margaret 1982 Feb 16 Burroughs "What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black"

1 16 Notes for a speech on various topics circa 1988

Series 1.2.3a5 NAACP. Portland Branch. Business (1976 – 1993, undated)

1 17 NAACP labeled leather pocket notebook/planner circa 1976 (filled) 100 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a5 NAACP. Portland Branch. Business (cont.)

1 17 NAACP membership cards 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1974-78

2 18 Notes on development of Portland area branch 1964 Apr 27

2 18 Receipt for a check of $50 to Portland branch 1974 Feb 15 NAACP

2 18 Notes on members 1970s

2 18 Notes on meetings 1977 Mar 26

2 18 Draft audit report NAACP (2c.) 1978 May 19

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Membership chart 1979 f 5 See Oversize

2 18 Portland Area branch officers (6c.) different version, 1979-1980 some with handwritten notes

2 18 Telephone expense receipt for reimbursement 1980 Jan 2

2 18 Report of election of officers 1980 Dec 30

2 18 Cumberland County Training Resource Center non- 1982 Nov 19 financial agreement

2 18 Proclamation of Portland Area Branch NAACP Day 1984 May 12 within the city of Portland

2 18 Announcement to Talbot that he is selected to chair 1987 Jul 27 the Education Committee

2 18 Photocopy of envelope, note, and receipt for $30 1988 Apr 29

2 18 List of Portland area high school minorities, or lack 1990s thereof

2 18 Announcement to re-establish executive board 1990 Nov 14

2 18 Drafts of letter of resignation from executive board 1993 Nov 4

2 18 Thesis synopsis undated

2 18 Notes undated 101 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a6 NAACP. Portland Branch. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations (1981 – 2001)

2 19 Tribute to the memory program (2c.) 1981 Apr 4

2 19 Flyer birthday breakfast 1982 Jan 15

2 19 Memorial banquet request for program advertising 1982 Apr 4

2 19 Memorial banquet program 1982 Apr 4

2 19 Third annual memorial banquet program (3c.) 1983 Apr 17

2 19 Third annual memorial banquet invitation draft and 3 1983 Apr 17 official copies

2 19 Flyer for events 1987 Jan 19

2 19 A Dream Remembered! Program from Sixtieth 1989 Jan 16 Birthday Anniversary Celebration Breakfast (2c.)

2 19 Fifth annual breakfast (2c.) 1990 Jan 15

2 19 Form letter eliciting support for sixth annual 1990 Dec 10 breakfast

2 19 Annual breakfast program (3c.) 1995 Jan 16

2 20 16th annual breakfast program 1997 Jan 20

2 20 17th annual breakfast program signed by Yolanda 1998 Jan 19 King

2 21 18th annual breakfast program 1999 Jan 18

2 21 20th annual breakfast program 2001 Jan 15

Series 1.2.3a7 NAACP. Portland Branch. Events (1965 – 1994, undated)

2 22 First anniversary dance invitation to Mr. and Mrs. 1965 May 17 Lisbon

2 22 Freedom Fund Committee membership tea 1967 May 27

2 22 Negro History Committee Negro History Week 1968 Feb 11 program

2 22 Annual dinner dance program 1969 Oct 25

2 22 10th anniversary publication (3c.) 1974 Sep 24 102 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a7 NAACP. Portland Branch. Events

2 22 Negro History Week program 1976 Feb 15

2 22 Materials for NAACP Freedom Fund reception with 1977 Oct 7 Margaret Busch Wilson

2 22 Collaboration with Westbrook College black artists 1978 exhibit (3c.)

2 22 Celebration of 25 years since Brown vs Board of 1979 May 17 Education (2c.)

2 23 Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute 1980 Jan 31 sponsoring a road race with police departments and civil rights agencies

2 23 Flyer, soul food dinner and social 1980 Feb 22

2 23 NAACP reception at University of Southern Maine 1983 Sep 19

2 23 "Do It With Style" lunch and fashion show program 1983 Nov 12

2 23 Buffet and dance 1991 Jul 29

2 23 Legislators welcome social at Talbot home 1991 Sep 17

2 23 Potluck supper 1992 Jun 13

2 23 Town meeting collaboration with YWCA 1992 Oct 21

2 23 30th anniversary program (2c.) 1994 Oct 1

2 23 New Year’s Eve social undated

2 23 Matted collages of tickets/invitations various events undated

2 23 Handwritten notes of NAACP events 1992

2 24 15th anniversary materials 1979

2 25 20th anniversary materials 1984

2 26 20th anniversary materials (cont.) 1984

Series 1.2.3a8 NAACP. Portland Branch. Project Positive Awareness (1978)

2 27 Project Positive Awareness materials 1978 103 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a9 NAACP. Portland Branch. Prisons (1971 – 1981)

2 28 Materials related to Prisons in Maine 1971-1981 Some materials are redacted, originals RESTRICTED

Series 1.2.3a10 NAACP. Portland Branch. Legal Cases (1965 – 1993)

2 29 Discrimination in rental housing 1965-1968

3 30 Jack Lyons and Congressman Emory v. Joyce 1976 Silvia, Director of a Kennedy Park Housing summer program

3 30 Sambos restaurant 1978-1979, undated

3 30 Banking discrimination 1979

3 31 State of Maine v. Roderick Thomas 1980

3 31 Frank Smith probation violation 1980

3 31 London Mitchell v. Maine Department of Labor/ 1983 Scott Paper employment discrimination

3 31 Susse Chalet tour group v. Kittery Police 1993 Department

3 31 George H. Miller health care discrimination 1993 Some materials RESTRICTED

3 31 Handwritten notes undated

Series 1.2.3a11 NAACP. Portland Branch. 20 year special edition publication (1984)

3 32 20 year special edition publication materials (1 of 2) 1984

3 33 20 year special edition publication materials (2 of 2) 1984

Series 1.2.3a12 NAACP. Portland Branch. Newsletters (1965 – 1990)

3 34 Newsletters and materials 1965-1969

3 34 Newsletters and materials 1975-1977

3 34 Newsletters and materials 1990-1994 104 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3a13 NAACP. Portland Branch. Talbot Interview (1990)

3 35 Talbot interview with Charles L. Lumpkins 1990 correspondence and tape 1

3 36 Talbot interview with Charles L. Lumpkins tape 2 1990

Series 1.2.3a14 NAACP. Portland Branch. Press Releases (1967 – 1979, undated)

3 37 Press releases 1967-1968

3 37 Press releases 1977

3 37 Press release for monthly membership meeting 1979

3 37 Press release for Assembly for Human Rights in undated Augusta

Series 1.2.3a15 NAACP. Portland Branch. Mailing Lists/Membership (1966 – 1980, undated)

3 38 Membership lists 1966/1967

3 38 Membership lists 1969

3 38 Membership lists 1974

3 38 Newsletter mailing list (2c.) 1975

3 38 Mailing list for race relations event 1980

3 38 Maine's black population undated

3 38 Mailing lists undated

Series 1.2.3a16 NAACP. Portland Branch. Newspaper Articles (1949 – 1994)

3 39 Newspaper articles, originals and copies 1949-1994 Mpcs 6 Dr 2 f 2 Some articles See Oversize

Series 1.2.3a17 NAACP. Portland Branch. Publication Mock-ups (undated)

3 40 Letterhead, logos, transparencies, printings 1980, 1984, undated

3 41 Letterhead, logos, transparencies, printings (cont.) undated

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Award transparencies. Mock-up of 20 year special 1980, 1984 f 6 edition publication See Oversize 105

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3b NAACP. Bangor Branch (1964 – 1994)

3 42 Bangor Branch correspondence and business 1964-1994

Series 1.2.3c1 Papers. African American History and Culture. Civil Rights. NAACP. Maine. Other Maine Branches (1965 – 1986)

3 43 Central Maine Branch minutes 1986

Series 1.2.3c2 NAACP. Maine. Maine Conference of Branches (1965 – 1978)

3 44 Maine Conference of Branches material 1965-1978

Series 1.2.3c3 NAACP. Maine. Maine Committee on Indian Affairs (1968)

4 45 Maine Committee on Indian Affairs materials 1968

Series 1.2.3c4 NAACP. Maine. Maine Human Rights Commission (1974 – 1988)

4 46 Maine Human Rights Commission materials 1974-1978

4 47 Maine Human Rights Commission materials 1978-1988

Series 1.2.3d NAACP. New England Conference of Branches (1965 – 1993)

4 48 New England Conference of Branches materials 1969-1976

4 49 New England Conference of Branches materials 1976-1988, 1993

4 50 New England Conference of Branches (3c.) 47th 1985 annual conference program

Series 1.2.3e NAACP. Other Branches (1965 – 1987)

4 51 Northeast Regional Office materials 1988

4 51 Portsmouth, New Hampshire Branch materials 1965, 1981, 1987

4 51 Newberryport (sic) Massachusetts Branch 1965 correspondence

4 51 3 annual invitations to Boston Branch Annual 1973-1975 Awards banquet 106 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3e NAACP. Other Branches (cont.)

4 51 “Boston's NAACP History” publication 1982

4 52 Newport Rhode Island 68th anniversary banquet 1987 Nov 1 program (3c.)

4 52 Kansas City, Missouri life membership/freedom fund 1974 Oct 26 benefit

4 52 Laurel, Mississippi branch 1965-1966

4 52 Wisconsin state newsletter 1981 Dec

Series 1.2.3f1 NAACP. National. Conventions (1974 – 1982)

5 53 65th and 66th annual convention materials 1974-1975

5 55 67th and 68th annual convention materials 1976, 1977

5 56 73rd annual convention materials 1982

Series 1.2.3f2 NAACP. National. Publications (1962 – 1991, undated)

5 57 National publications 1962-1964

5 58 National publications 1968-1974

5 59 National publications 1972-1979

5 60 National publications 1981-1991

5 61 National publications undated

Series 1.2.3f3 NAACP. National. Materials (1955 – 1993)

5 62 Registration application 1955

5 62 Fall program calendar for youth council 1955

5 62 Correspondence 1965

5 62 Special contribution fund newsletter "Mourning a 1966 Martyr"

5 62 Claiborne Hardware Company v. NAACP 1976

5 62 Nationwide demonstration information 1979

5 62 Ambassador Andrew Young 1979 107 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.3f3 NAACP. National. Materials (cont.)

5 63 Resolutions 1982

5 63 Daily Solicitation report blanks undated

5 63 Voter Drive bag 1982

5 63 Form letter on racial violence 1988

5 63 Each One Reach One membership advertisement 1993

5 63 26th annual Image Awards material 1993

Series 1.2.3g NAACP. Plaque and Associated Materials

5 64 Dedicated service plaque 1964-1980

5 64 Port City Engravers catalogues 1978/1979

Series 1.2.3h NAACP. Restricted

6 65 Manuel E. Costa Sr., Massachusetts civil rights 1979-1981 activist searching for a child who had been adopted (Series 1.2.3a1, Folder 10)

6 66 Materials related to Prisons in Maine 1 of 2 (Series 1971-1981 1.2.3.a9, Folder 28)

6 67 Materials related to Prisons in Maine 2 of 2 (Series 1971-1981 1.2.3.a9, Folder 28)

6 68 George H. Miller health care discrimination (Series 1993 1.2.3a10, Folder 31)

Series 1.2.3i NAACP. Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Portland Branch. Business: Membership chart 1979 f 5

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Newspaper clippings 1956, 1957, f 2 1959, 1963-1970

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Award transparencies. Mock-up of 20 year special 1980, 1984 f 6 edition publication 108

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.4 Papers. African American History and Culture. KKK.

Series 1.2.4a KKK. Materials about KKK (1977 – 1992, undated)

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Maine Sunday Telegram article “Maine In the Days 1969 f 3 of Klan” See Oversize

1 1 Maine Human Rights Commission and Governor 1977 Feb 7 Longley on KKK influence in Maine

1 1 Facts: The Klu Klux Klan tries for a comeback 1979 Nov

1 1 Article from Klanwatch "How the media helps the 1981 Sep 18 Klan"

1 1 Envelope with photograph of a lynched boy 1980's

1 1 Crosspoint with article "Ewell Note" referencing Klan 1988 Summer activity

1 1 Copies and original of article "Imperial wizard 1988 Oct 9, Oct seeking to unite right-wing groups" and response by 30 Talbot Maine Sunday Telegram

1 1 Center for Democratic Renewal publications and 1988 Nov 17 donation list

1 1 KKK hate group legislation 1989 Feb 12

1 1 Article "Saco's Labor Day Parade 65 years ago 1989 Sep 20 featured Klan"

1 1 Article "Hate violence in the United States," FBI 1991 Jan

1 1 Klanwatch pamphlet 1992

1 1 KKK Fact Sheet, unknown publisher undated

1 1 "What can we do?" factsheet undated

1 3 Little Blue Book no. 650 "KKK: The Kreed of the 1924 Klansmen"

1 3 Little Blue Book no. 652 "Is the Ku Klux Klan 1924 Constructive or Destructive" 109

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.4a KKK. Materials about KKK (cont.)

1 2 "Southern Exposure: Mark of the Beast" vol. VIII no. 1980 Summer 2

1 2 Klanwatch special report "The Ku Klux Klan: A 1986 history of racism and violence"

Series 1.2.4b KKK. Materials by KKK (1924, 1987 – 1995, undated)

1 3 The Klansman Issue 128 1987 May/Jun

1 3 The Klansman Issue 129 1987 Jul/Aug

1 3 The Klansman Issue 135 Jul/Aug 1988

1 3 Rally flyer Rumford (3c.) 1987 Sep 26

1 3 Klan flyer found in Portland 1987

1 3 White Pride flyer found in Portland 1988 Oct 10

1 3 Copy of article "Racist literature placed on Park 1991 Feb 25 Avenue vehicles"

1 4 The Northern Klansman vol. II no. I 1991 Mar

1 4 Anti-Black flyers, article, and copies distributed by 1993 Aug 21 "National Independents Movement NIM"

1 4 The Standard Bearer vol. 1 no. 10 printed in Old 1995 Apr 4 Orchard Beach

1 4 Essay and FAQs Nikia Fesik Klans Lady undated

1 4 Propaganda and membership application undated

1 4 Propaganda pamphlets (3c.) undated

1 4 Propaganda business card format (3c.) undated

1 4 National Independents Movement’s “INVASION” undated (3c.)

Series 1.2.4c KKK. Local Events (1987 – 1990, undated)

1 5 Transparency copy of letter to Rumford Town 1987 Sep 5 Manager John Madigan

1 5 Packet consisting of copies of articles, Klan 1987 Sep 5 information and letter to John Madigan (2c.) 110

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.4c KKK. Local Events (cont.)

1 5 List of names and addresses 1987 Sep 14

1 5 Statements/Appeals, by various groups, against the 1987 KKK and specifically against the Klan’s rally in Maine

1 5 Meeting minutes, first meeting Coalition Against 1987 Sep 14 Racism

1 5 Flyer, "A Gathering" with directions to Rumford 1987 Sep 26

1 5 Program (3c.) undated

1 5 Various articles, copies of articles, matted articles 1987 Sep 2-27 pertaining to KKK in Rumford

1 5 Loose newspaper articles pertaining to KKK in 1987 Sep 10-28 Rumford

1 6 Flyer, "Speak out!!" (3c.) 1988 Sep 27

1 6 Folder marked "KKK" undated

1 6 Loose newspaper articles pertaining to KKK in 1988 Summer Southern Maine

1 6 3 c. of article "KKK leaflets take Kennebunk by 1988 May 11 surprise"

1 6 Article "Small Ku Klux Klan rally dispersed near 1988 Jun 12 mall" (2c.) plus pictures

1 6 Envelope marked "Clippings Klan incident (sic) at 1988 Sep 9 Riverton"

1 6 Loose articles pertaining to Klan incident at Riverton 1988 Sep 9-20

1 6 Copies of articles and matted copies of articles 1988 Sep 9-20 pertaining to Klan incident at Riverton

1 6 Folder with "Petition: To stop the Ku Klux Klan in 1988 Sep 29 Maine" (2c.) plus copy of article "Petitions at USM oppose KKK"

1 6 KKK influence in New Hampshire, article copies 1989 Fall

1 6 Article and copy "Ku Klux Klan applications left in 1990 Jan 25 church" 111 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.4c KKK. Local Events (cont.)

1 6 Copy of article "KKK recruiters raise concern in undated Madison"

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 oversize copies and original news clippings: various f 3 See Oversize

Series 1.2.4d KKK. Talbot’s Notes.

1 7 Talbot's handwritten notes Various

Series 1.2.4e KKK. Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Maine Sunday Telegram article “Maine In the Days 1969 f 3 of Klan”

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Oversize copies and original news clippings f 3

Series 1.2.4f KKK. Correspondence.

Series 1.2.5 Papers. African American History and Culture. Racism

Series 1.2.5a Racist Memorabilia

1 1 Postcard, "The Old Cabin Home", "copyrighted by 1902 Chas. Rose" To: Master Willis Valentine Madison, Kan. From: Ben Whitsitt, ME. Manufactured 1902, stamp from 1902

1 1 Postcard, "Discovered, In the Land of King Cotton 1906/1907 (cotton fields)" from the 10,000 series of Detroit Publishing Company. To: Marian Dyer at 612 Sawyer St, S. Portland Maine, From: Frieda. Manufactured in 1906/1907

1 1 Postcard, "A Native Product," HC Leighton Co. 1906 or 1908 Portland, Maine (1906-1909) To: Ethel C. Pottle, Mechanic Falls ME From: C.E.M.

1 1 Postcard, "Just the Goods" To: Mr. Ned Odway, 1907 Norway, Maine RFL #2

1 1 Postcard, "Swanee River", "copyrighted by Chas. 1913 or 1918 Rose" To: Mrs. J. V. Cook, Grass Valley, California From: illegible. Manufactured 1908, sent 1913 or 1918 112 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.5a Racist Memorabilia (cont.)

1 1 Postcard, "Two Loving Hearts", no letter, print states undated "made only by Tichnor Bros. Inc., Boston Mass."

1 2 Chromolithograph, color, trade card for Jas S. Kirk late 1800's & Co. Soap Makers, Chicago

1 2 Program for Cony High School's "Chizzle Wizzle 1940 Fair", Augusta, Maine

Series 1.2.5b Research/general information

1 3 Materials to define and understand racism, including 1969, 1970, a collection of materials entitled "Racism in Maine" 1985, 1987, (unknown source) 1989-1991

1 4 Materials to define and understand racism 1991-1992

1 5 Materials to define and understand racism undated (including "North Carolina: Laboratory for Racism and Repression" and "Racism and Southern Unions")

Series 1.2.5c Correspondence and Notes

1 6a Correspondence (to and from Gerald Talbot) and 1985, 1989-91, notes related to racism trainings/talks undated

1 6b Letter from Jerry Stockporte 1972 Mar 29

1 6b Letter to Maynard Marsh, Commissioner of 1974 Aug 18 Department of Inland Fisheries and Game regarding offensive place names in Maine

1 6b Anonymous attack letter 1974

1 6b Letter from Gov. Kenneth Curtis regarding offensive 1974 Aug 27 place names

1 6b Letter to D. Bailey in response to her letter in the 1974 Sep 24 Portland Evening Express

1 6b Anonymous letter regarding racist incident at 1977 Jan 18 Scarborough School Board meeting

1 6b Attack letters from George M. Galvin, and 4 copies. 1977 Jun 1 Transparency of letter, see oversize

1 6b Copy of anonymous attack letter about gun control 1979 Sep 6 113

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.5c Correspondence and Notes (cont.)

1 6b Anonymous attack letter 1987 Oct 21

1 6b Letter to editor of Voice of the People about Waco, 1993 Apr 16 TX (4c.)

1 6b Clipping of “Wacoans say they fear for their 1993 Apr 12 reputations”

1 6b Clipping of Talbot’s letter to editor 1993 Apr 30

Series 1.2.5d Racism News Clippings/Articles

1 7 News clippings on skinheads 1988-1991

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Christianity Today article, "Confessions of a Racist" 1990 See Oversize

1 8 Various news clippings, including: “New York tries 1988-1992 to get kids to understand racial diversity", "Maine conference to explore the new racism", “Black memorabilia taught wrong lessons”

1 9 Various news clippings, including: clips on racism 1993 issues in Oakland, Pittsfield, and Portland, Maine

1 10 Various news clippings, including: "Diversity 1994, undated training: in vogue, but vague", "Using schools to head off racism"

Series 1.2.5e Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Christianity Today article: "Confessions of a Racist" 1990 f 4

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Transparency of letter from George M. Galvin 1977 Jun 1 f 5

Series 1.2.6 Papers. African American History and Culture. Culture

Series 1.2.6a Arts

1 1 Various information on art history, art, artists, and 1974, 1987-1991 performances

1 2 Various information on art history, art, artists, and 1991 performances 114 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6a Arts (cont.)

1 3 Various information on art history, art, artists, and 1992-1994, performances undated

1 4 Exhibits/museums 1978, 1980

1 5 Exhibits/museums 1987-1991, 1993, 1994, undated

1 6 Schomburg Center 1982, 1984, 1985, 1989, undated

1 7 YWMA African American Art Exhibit 1991, undated

1 8 Film, 'Lost Boundaries' 1949, 1981, 1987, undated

1 9 Play, 'Showboat' 1928, 1946, 1981, undated

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Transparencies of Portland lyric theater "Showboat" 1981 f 1 flyer and cast list See Oversize

Series 1.2.6b Historical

1 10 Historical exhibits/museums/landmarks. Included is 1985, 1987, “American traveler’s guide to Negro History” 1989-1992, 1994, undated

1 11 Anchor of the Soul information 1994, undated

1 12 Various materials, including: “Old-time New 1973, 1976, England” (info. on Pedro Tovookan, the Paul family, 1979, 1980, Captain Paul Cuffee etc.), “Black Contributors to 1989, 1992, Science and Energy Technology” (3c.), undated “Craftsmanship. A Tradition in Black America”, information on four African-American NASA astronauts, "Quotable Notables", "Partial List of Black Inventors and Inventions", "Black Heritage Trail" (3c.), Copy of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” lyrics with drawings of notable African-Americans

1 13 Information regarding women in African American 1968-1971, history 1984, 1987- 1988, 1991- 1992, 1994 115

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6b Historical (cont.)

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Print layout of biographies of notable black figures undated f 2 and an educational tool on the underground railroad, entitled "A desperate route to freedom" See Oversize

1 14 Black Politics - various materials, including 1973,1976,1978, workshop agenda on "Black Politics & The 1979 Legislative Process", "National Black political Convention" information, "Roster of Black Delegated and Alternates"

2 15 Black politics - various materials, including press 1978, 1979, 1992 releases, meeting agenda and memos from the Congressional Black Caucus and a paper entitled "Why a National Black Political Convention?"

2 16 Black Politics - various materials, including 1992, undated Congressional Black Caucus’s “Evolution of a People”, and a paper entitled "Why a National Black Political Convention?"

2 17 Information on a burial ground in Machias that was 1888, 1980, slated to become a gravel pit, within these undated documents is a "Certificate of Service" for Antone Dodge (the connection is not clear)

2 18 Ledger with "F.H. Appleton Feby Term 1887" written 1887 in the front of the book. Appleton’s are referenced in "Maine's Visible Black History"

2 19 Bibliographies of African American history 1972, 1991, resources undated

Series 1.2.6c Daily life

2 20 Various information regarding Kwanzaa 1985-1988, 1990-1992

2 21 Various information regarding Kwanzaa 1992, 1994, undated

2 22 Local Portland churches, primarily from AME Zion 1974, 1985, Church 1986, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, undated 116

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6d News clippings (cont.)

2 23 Brochures on sickle cell disease, “African-American 1971, 1990, Cooking”, mammogram card, and health checklist undated by demographic group

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Lewiston Journal article, “The Merry Dweller Under 1901, 1934, f 3 the Tall Hat. Professor Baker, the Genius of the 1957, undated Side Show and the County Fairs - An Hour with the Pickaninnies Down in Topsham" ·Portland Buick ad with racially insensitive representation of black person ·AFRO Magazine (with articles such as "Bricklaying With White Slave labor in Egypt 1230 B.C" and ads For skin lightening, etc. ·"Black Angelenos: The Afro-American in Los Angeles,1850-1950" See Oversize

2 24 Various news clippings, including: "Attorney Week 1923, 1927, Days, And minister Sunday", "Let's Abolish 'C. P. 1936, 1943, T'", and clippings from cases of interest 1948, 1949, 1950, undated

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 What It’s Like To Be A Negro In Maine’s Largest 1968 f 7 City” See Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Original Copy of "Black History Salute" 1970 f 4 See Oversize

2 25 Various news clippings and transparencies, 1963, 1970, including: "Frankfort Negro was Officeholder for 12 1973, 1975, Years", archival copies of clippings from "Black 1976, undated History Salute", "Black, Deaf Artist Has No Handicaps", “Maine’s Lone Black Legislator Battles For Human Rights”, and Maine Times special edition entitled "Black In Maine", various political cartoons

2 26 A second copy of the Maine Times "Black In Maine" 1976

2 27 Various news clippings, including: "Talbot Display 1977-1979 Documents Black History", "Roots: Africa to Augusta and back", "BNAS chief sees push to recruit minorities", "The real Uncle Tom's struggle to overcome, surpassed fiction"

Box Folder Description Date(s) 117 Series 1.2.6d News clippings (cont.)

3 28 Various news clippings (some archival copies), 1980-1984 including: "Maine Times: Police Overreaction", "City told to prepare for other cultures", "City [Portland] wins praise for cultural sensitivity".

Mpcs 6 Dr 3, f 6 For original articles, See Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 ·”Wright came around. Basketball was his ticket out 1980, 1981 f 7 of the ghetto” ·Style section of the Washington Post with several relevant articles See Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 f 5 ·Boston Globe article "…Clarence Roberts…86- 1983, 1986, year- undated old Councilor of Old Orchard beach is leaving his mark on the Maine Resort Community" (see also, "Even Democrats like this Republican hopeful" in 1.2.6d, box 3, folder 27) ·"A tiny but visible minority's lament" ·"Challenging the Party: From Fannie Lou Hamner...to Maine's Jackson Delegation" See Oversize

3 29 Various news clippings, including: "Taking a look at 1985 black culture", a copy of "Navy Times"

3 30 Various news clippings, including: "Sexism, Racism 1986-1988, and Black Women Writers", "Tombstones mark undated bodies, contributions of black soldiers:, "John Brown Russworm: An Honor To His Race", "The real uncle Tom's cabin stands in Maryland", "Black kids face hard lessons in white America", "Wax Figures in Black Cut Chains of Stereotypes", “Sylvester Cobs a ‘gift’ to students of photography”

3 31 Archival copies of various clippings, including: "And 1986-1988 Now, Heeeeeeere's Oprah, "Williams First Black Elected State's Attorney", "From Zaire, by Way of Fairfax, Kalombo Tackles UNC Football", "President Hails Black Attainments"

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 f 6 for originals, See Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 New York Times Sports section with articles about 1987 f 7 Jackie Robinson See Oversize

118 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6d News clippings (cont.)

3 32 Various news clippings, including: "Black Talk 1989 Radio: A Vital Force Is Emerging to Mobilize Opinion", "Dana Foundation to Help Blacks Become College Teachers", "Schools Faulted on Educating Blacks", a copy of "New England Afro Times"

3 33 Various news clippings (some archival copies), 1990-1993 including: "Out of slavery. Black history integrated into school's curriculum", "Blacks celebrate a special heritage", "Blacks had one place to go in Old Orchard”

Mpcs 6 Dr 3, f 6 For originals, See Oversize

3 34 Various news clippings, including: "Black dolls, white 1994, undated culture: a look at what they were made of", "New Guides to Landmarks of Black History", "Blacks in the Bible", "EEOC Study Says It Will Take 43 Years for Blacks To Reach Job Equality", "Pastor Assails Color Barrier", cutout of King Tut image

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Bangor Daily News with relevant articles, including 1995 f 7 “UM honors 1935 graduate” See Oversize

Series 1.2.6e Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Culture. Arts. Transparencies of Portland lyric 1981 f 1 theater "Show Boat" flyer and cast list

Mpcs 6 Dr 2 Culture. Historical. Print layout of biographies of undated f 2 notable black figures and an educational tool on the underground railroad, entitled "A desperate route to freedom"

Mpcs 6 Dr 3, f 3 Culture. News clippings. 1901, 1934, ·Lewiston Journal article, “The Merry Dweller Under 1957, undated the Tall Hat. Professor Baker, the Genius of the Side Show and the County Fairs - An Hour with the Pickaninnies Down in Topsham" ·Portland Buick ad with racially insensitive representation of a black person ·AFRO Magazine (with articles such as "Bricklaying With White Slave labor in Egypt 1230 B.C" and ads for skin lightening ·"Black Angelenos: The Afro-American in Los Angeles, 1850-1950" 119 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6e Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3, f 4 Culture. News clippings. 1970 Original Copy of "Black History Salute"

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 f 5 Culture. News clippings. 1983, 1986, ·Boston Globe article "…Clarence Roberts…86- undated year- old Councilor of Old Orchard beach is leaving his mark on the Maine Resort Community" ·"A tiny but visible minority's lament" ·"Challenging the Party: From Fannie Lou Hamner...to Maine's Jackson Delegation”

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 f 6 Culture. News clippings. Original copies of news 1986-1988 clippings whose archival copies are filed in 1.2.6d

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Culture. News clippings. 1968, 1980, f 7 ·What It’s Like To Be A Negro In Maine’s Largest 1981, 1987, 1995 City” ·”Soul food. Born of necessity … seasoned with creativity” ·”Wright came around. Basketball was his ticket out of the ghetto” ·Style section of the Washington Post with several relevant articles ·New York Times Sports section with articles about Jackie Robinson ·Bangor Daily News with relevant articles, including “UM honors 1935 graduate”

Series 1.2.6f Correspondence

4 1 Copies of a letter from Booker T. Washington, 1915 Jul 14 Principal, Tuskegee Institute to The Ideal Desk Extension Company of Auburn, Maine asking for a donation of desks

4 2 Letter to James W. Gaeter, Recreation Division 1943 Aug 1 Office of Community War Services, Washington D.C., from David A. Dickson, Advisory Board of Colored Community Center for Servicemen on Colored Community Center Stationary (3c.)

4 2 Letter from Jesse B. Brown, Special Assistant to 1973 May 22 - President Eddie Williams of the Joint Center for 1976 Jan 12 Political Studies referencing information Talbot requested, plus form letters from Eddie Williams to Black elected officials 120 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6f Correspondence (cont.)

4 2 Letter from Educational Book Publishers Inc. asking 1974 Apr 16 for Talbot to send an updated resume and picture for their Afro-American Encyclopedia, handwritten date on bottom left, letter in response thanking the company and asking about a pre-publication price for purchase also with same handwritten date (w/ archival copy of return letter)

4 2 Letter on House of Representatives stationary to 1974 Sep 24 Ebony magazine asking about a renewal

4 2 Correspondence between Mr. Talbot and The 1974 Oct 10 - Amistad Research Center's Clifton H. Johnson and 1979 Oct 23 Florence E. Borders regarding collection materials

4 2 Generic letter to "All Category Contributors" from 1975 Jun 27 Representative Yvonne B. Burke, Chairman Bicentennial Black Achievement Exhibit, regarding persons in Black Achievement since 1492

4 2 Letters on Colby College stationary referring to 1975 Oct 29, various presentations and activities that included the 1992 Mar 9, 1995 Talbots Feb 13

4 2 Letters from Maine State Commission on the Arts 1975 Nov 5, and the Humanities regarding the film "Birth of a 1976 Feb 4, Nation", Talbot's rejection of its public showing and 1977 Mar 28 a lack of black culture awareness in Maine schools. April legislative dates included, unclear connection

4 2 Letters regarding the 1976 bicentennial edition of 1975 Dec 5, Maine's Most Prominent People 1976 Mar 11 & Dec 13

4 3 Who's Who in American Politics, Who's Who 1976 Jan 9 - Among Black Americans 1984 Oct 1

4 4 Letter from Ebony magazine asking for Talbot's 1976 Feb 10 choice for president for the 1976 election, Talbot responded with Barbara Jordan

4 4 Letter asking Talbot for his picture to add to the 1976 May 6 & Oxon Hill, Maryland Library collection of 'well-known Jun 14 blacks' and response from Talbot referencing inclusion of photograph and newspaper articles

4 4 Correspondence between Talbot And John C. 1976 Sep 27 - Walter of the Bowdoin College Afro-American 1978 Aug 23 Studies Program 121 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6f Correspondence (cont.)

4 4 To Representative Talbot from Roy Thompson, 1976 Nov 12 General Manager of the Black Audio Network regarding the premiere edition of Minority News Digest

4 4 Correspondence between Talbot and "Ross 1976 Nov 22 - Bachelder" regarding media coverage of Black 1977 Feb 12 Mainers, specifically a proposed article profiling Talbot

4 5 Correspondence with Freckles Edward D. McClure, 1976 Nov 23 - Community Relations Specialist, Department of 1977 Jan 16 Justice

4 6 Memo for space to display collection at House of 1977 Jan 25 Representatives

4 6 Letter to James B. Longley and information on 1977 Feb 1 National Negro History week

4 6 Correspondence between Philip Jenkins, Edward 1977 Mar M. Kennedy, Edward W. Brooke, Edmund S. Muskie, William D. Hathaway regarding the making of a Crispus Attucks National Holiday

4 6 Handwritten letter from A. Edwin Haeger 1977 Apr 1 referencing information on Talbot's search for Black history in Maine

4 6 Letter asking for biography and picture to be sent to 1977 Jul 22 & Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, Talbot's Aug 28 draft and copy of response

4 6 Form letter from Opportunities Enterprises Inc., a 1977 Oct 31 minority-owned business

4 6 Letters from Houlton High School confirming 1977 Nov 8, 1994 speaking engagements Mar 17

4 6 Correspondence between Sandy Scranton of MLK 1978 Jan 6 Jr. General Hospital, Los Angeles, and Talbot regarding MLK materials

4 6 Letter from Maine Studies Curriculum Project asking 1978 Feb 13 for materials (4c.)

4 6 Letter to RCA asking for a free copy of 1978 Mar 3 "Craftsmanship: A Tradition in Black America" as advertised 122 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6f Correspondence (cont.)

4 6 Typed thank you note from Anne D. Loth, University 1980 Jan 21 of Southern Maine, for a film presentation

4 6 Thank you letter from Sharon Schulberger to Talbot 1980 Feb 5 for a presentation he gave to residents at Portland City Hospital

4 6 Eleanor W. Law, Acting Director of the Office of 1980 Feb 19 Equal Employment Opportunity, University of Southern Maine, providing the idea for Talbot's book on African-American history in Maine

4 6 Congratulatory note on Jefferson Award from Bob, 1980 Feb 24 Julie, and Sandy

4 6 Congratulatory card on Jefferson Award from 1980 Feb 24 “Merle”

4 6 Congratulatory letter for receipt of 1980 Jefferson 1980 Feb 25 award from Beth I. Warren. University of Southern Maine

4 6 Congratulatory letter from Ted Warren on receipt of 1980 Mar 3 Jefferson Award

4 6 Card on Jefferson Award from Cap and Nancy 1980 Mar 5

4 6 Congratulations from Epilepsy Foundation of 1980 Apr 3 America president Thomas A. O'Neil for Talbot's receipt of the 1980 Jefferson Award for significant public service

4 6 Letter from Warren Marr II, editor of The Crisis, 1980 Apr 28 - congratulating Talbot on winning a Jefferson Award May 6 and offering to publish such in The Crisis, and reply from Talbot consenting

4 6 Bangor Public Library stationary regarding a 1980 May 27 "Reverend Geary" who shows up in the book "Black Bangor: African Americans in a Maine Community, 1880 - 1950"

4 6 Letter from Talbot to State Board of Education 1980 Sep 2 proposing that a Maine history textbook be added onto with a section on Black Mainers

4 7 Letter to Rev. F. Bertram Wentworth regarding book 1981 Mar 5 information 123

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6f Correspondence (cont.)

4 7 Thank you letter for MLK day participation from 1984 Feb 9 Hyde School

4 7 Congratulatory card on Black History Maker honor 1984 Feb 25 Shirley and Alec

4 7 Letter from Division of Public Administration on a 1986 Feb 3 questionnaire regarding Blacks in the legislature

4 7 Postcard to "Gerald" from Jeanette B. Carson of 1987 Nov 11 "Ethnic Treasures" regarding an article submission needed "ASAP"

4 7 Thank you letter from Edward A. Liggins for 1989 Feb 13 attending Talbot annual open house

4 7 Thank you letter from Clarence E. McLeod III of 1989 Aug 13 & Cleveland, OH, coach of an inner city swim team, Sep 23 The Barracudas, who visited Maine and stayed with the Talbots as one of the host families, newspaper article and itinerary included

4 7 Letters from Shoshona and Phil Hoose referencing 1989 Aug 22, visits and Anchor of the Soul production 1991 May 1, 1992 Oct 30, 1994 May 20

4 7 Note, picture, and copy of news article from Alice, 1989 Oct 21 most likely Alice Kira, author of the news article on Talbot

4 7 Thank you note from Janice Parker of Longfellow 1990 Jan 23 School for presentation by Talbot

4 7 Thank you note from Helen Stephenson for Black 1990 Feb 20 History Month open house

4 7 Form letter asking for help identifying the most 1990 Mar 20 'caring men and women in America' from Friends of Frederick Douglass

4 7 Maine Library Association letterhead declaring 1990 Mar 23 Talbot a nominee for an Intellectual Freedom Award

4 7 Handwritten note from Jake Cone on information 1990 Jul 24 and a book about African American museums

4 7 Lengthy handwritten note from Dr. Mary C. McLean 1990 Nov 6 referencing Miss Black America among other things 124 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.6f Correspondence (cont.)

4 7 Handwritten thank you note for workshop from Carl 1990 Dec 17

4 7 Letter from Sun Journal referencing a questionnaire 1991 Mar 10 (not included) that would address the accuracy of an article that included Talbot (included)

4 7 Letters and information from Beverly B. Leyden of 1991 Mar 14, Hebron Academy 1994 Apr 5 & 19

4 8 Letters and information from Nancy Salmon of 1991 Jun 1 Maine Arts Commission

4 8 The Berkley Public Library of Michigan 1991 Jul 29 acknowledges donation of "The Black Athlete" from Gerald and Anita Talbot

4 8 Letter and information from Brownie MacIntosh 1991 Aug 2 including music for "The Rainbow Family"

4 8 Marilyn J. Hinkley of Yarmouth Historical Society 1991 Aug 9 referencing a meeting and asking for more info on Talbot's business

4 8 Postcard from Claire Cline of the Baha'i Community in Augusta to Jerry and Anita referring to a 1992 Jan discussion for multicultural activities 1

4 8 Handwritten thank you note from Michelle Scannell 1992 Mar 26 of Friends of Adoption Group for speaking engagement

4 8 Thank you card to Lucille tribute to Black women 1992 Mar 29

4 8 Thank you card from Debi, Walter, and Matthew 1992 Apr 64 Lancaster for Talbot's copy of "What Shall I Tell My Children who are Black"

4 8 Handwritten note, business card from Deborah J. 1992 Apr 21 Wheaton of Ross Manor

4 8 Lengthy letter from George Ortega of NY 1992 May 14 referencing Rodney King and collaboration of black businesses

4 8 The American Experience. Associate Producer, 1992 May 27 Christie Taylor, letter to Mr. Talbot regarding family history and a desire to include it in A WGBH (PBS) series Africans in America 125

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Series 1.2.6f Correspondence (cont.)

4 8 Letter from Susan L. Ransom of Bowdoin College 1992 Jul 21 referencing a copy of "Antislavery Materials at Bowdoin College" and a rough draft of Talbot's thank you letter

4 8 Letters from Maine State archives referencing 1992 Jul 23, various projects and a letter from Talbot 1993 Apr 5

4 8 letter inviting Talbot to be on a community resource 1992 Aug 5 list for Portland School of Art

4 8 Letters and information on Brunswick Racial 1992 Sep 14 & Harmony group from Kathleen Soreide, expressing Nov 11 thanks for Talbot agreeing to guest speak

4 8 Handwritten note from Reginald Santos #C54186 of 1992 Nov 19 Old Colony Correctional Center thanking Talbot for Black history information and asking for more on revolutionary leaders

4 8 Julie A. Boudreau, University of Southern Maine 1992 Nov 30 Student Center Coordinator, on presentation by Talbot, plus thank you card

4 8 Handwritten note and copy of Rhythm Music 1993 May 6 Monthly from Alecia Cohen

4 9 Correspondence with Edwin A. Churchill of Maine 1993 May 17 - State Museum on a grant from the National 1994 May 31 Endowment of the Humanities

4 9 Postcard referencing history of slaves in Kennebec 1993 Aug 15 Point

4 9 Correspondence between Genetta McLean of Olin 1993 Oct 6 - Arts Center at Bates College and Talbot regarding 1994 Jul 18 the lending of some of his collection to the exhibit "Black Dolls, Memorabilia, and Children's Literature" plus copies of associated articles

4 9 Advertising flyer for "Notable Black Americans of 1993 Achievement" series of books

4 9 Letter from Margaret Andrews, Lead Consultant for 1994 Jan 31 Consultancy Staff Development Services of London, asking Talbot for information on how to set up a Black culture center 126

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Series 1.2.6f Correspondence (cont.)

4 9 Letter from New England Foundation for the 1994 Mar 7 Humanities reporting a grant to support "making a living" program

4 9 Note from Barney Berube, PhD referring to a written 1994 Mar 30 work by Linda Chouez

4 9 Letter and information on Project Africahouse from 1994 Oct 17 Robert A. Moody

4 9 Typed thank you note from Cathleen McAnneny, 1994 Dec 21 Professor of Geography, for Talbot's tour of home and slave artifacts for her students, referencing the inclusion of a geography UMF t-shirt, not included

4 9 Thank you note from Diana Warren of Longfellow 1995 Feb 24 School for presentation by Talbot

4 9 Thank you letter from Leslie Champagne of Lyseth 1995 Apr 14 School for presentation

4 10 Rough draft of letter to Jet magazine offering to be a undated correspondent

4 10 Handwritten letter from Nance Goldstein, University undated of Southern Maine Department of Economics inviting Talbot to an informal presentation by Gayle Pemberton

4 10 Letter from Stanley Morgan of Brunswick Naval Air 1993 Jan station referencing a conversation and upcoming program on MLK Jr.

4 10 Letter advertising book "Just Between Us Blacks" by undated Carl T. Rowan

4 10 Advertisement and flyer for "INK" auditions at undated Player's Ring theater in Portsmouth, NH by Leigh Donaldson, handwritten post it note signed "Leigh"

4 10 Draft of a letter from Dr. Byron R. Skinner to several undated people involved with the Board of Education asking for historical perspectives of Talbot's work

4 10 Brochure, the Brunswick Racial Harmony Group undated 127

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Series 1.2.7 Papers. African American History and Culture. Maine's Visible Black History.

Series 1.2.7a Correspondence

1 1 Correspondence 1979, 1980

1 2 Correspondence 1980

1 3 Correspondence 1880, 1984, 1985, undated

Series 1.2.7b Research

1 4 General research

1 5 Research arranged, by Gerald Talbot, in the following categories: Malaga, captured and sold, labor, Milton Geary, military service, uncle Joe Montgomery, organizations, politics

1 6 Research arranged, by Gerald Talbot, in the following categories: only man hanged for smuggling slaves, population

1 7 Research arranged, by Gerald Talbot, in the following categories: sports, who's who

1 8 General research

1 9 General research

1 10 General research

1 11 General research

1 12 General research

1 13 General research

2 14 General research

2 15 Town Histories (1 of 8)

2 16 Town Histories (2 of 8)

2 17 Town Histories (3 of 8) 128

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Series 1.2.7b Research (cont.)

2 18 Town Histories (4 of 8)

2 19 Town Histories (5 of 8)

2 20 Town Histories (6 of 8)

2 21 Town Histories (7 of 8)

2 22 Town Histories (8 of 8)

2 23 General research

2 24 Research on Revolutionary War veterans

2 25 General research

2 26 General research

2 27 General research

2 28 General research

3 29 General research

3 30 General research 1927, 1968, 1971, 1985, 1988, 1989

3 31 General research 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995, undated

3 32 General research undated

Series 1.2.8 Groups/ Events

1 1 Building Community Through Learning Solidarity (1 1991-1992, of 2) undated

1 2 Building Community Through Learning Solidarity (1 1991-1992, of 2) undated

1 3 Maine Association for Black Progress 1972, 1974, 1976, undated 129 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.2.8 Groups/ Events (cont.)

1 4 Maine Association for Black Progress (newsletters: 1973-1974, vol. 1 no. 2,3,4,6; vol. 2 no. 1-3, undated) undated

1 5 Maine Association for Black Progress (finances) 1973-1976

1 6 Maine Association for Black Progress/Teenage 1971, 1972 Maine Pageant

1 7 Maine Association for Black Progress/Teenage 1973 Maine Pageant (1 of 5)

1 8 Maine Association for Black Progress/Teenage 1973 Maine Pageant (2 of 5)

1 9 Maine Association for Black Progress/Teenage 1973 Maine Pageant (3 of 5)

1 10 Maine Association for Black Progress/Teenage 1973 Maine Pageant (4 of 5)

1 11 Maine Association for Black Progress/Teenage 1973 Maine Pageant (5 of 5)

1 12 Maine Association of Black Professionals 1987-1989

1 13 Maine Association of Black Professionals 1990-1992, undated

2 14 Maine Project on South Africa 1983-1986, 1988-1990, 1992, 1993

2 15 Maine Project on South Africa undated

2 16 MLK Day Planning Committee 1980, 1985-1988

2 17 MLK Day Planning Committee 1988-1991

2 18 MLK Day Planning Committee 1991, undated

2 19 MLK Day Planning Committee (awards) 1988, 1990, (1 of 2) 1991, undated

2 20 MLK Day Planning Committee (awards) 1988, 1990, (2 of 2) 1991, undated

2 21 Black History Month 1978-1980, 1982, 1985- 1988, 1990-1991 130

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Series 1.2.8 Groups/ Events (cont.)

2 22 Black History Month 1994-1995, undated

2 23 Black History Month (Blacks in Maine project) 1862, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1994, undated

2 24 Maine International Multicultural Festival 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, undated

2 25 Maine International Multicultural Festival undated

2 26 Miscellaneous groups and events, including 1973, 1974, information on groups established to support 1977, 1989, minority business undated

2 27 Miscellaneous groups and events, including 1990-91, INVERT and United Black Fund of America 1994,undated

Series 1.3.1 Papers. Personal Papers. Gerald Talbot

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence

1 1 Wedding invitation to the Talbot family from the Event date 1901 Winslow family, with photocopy Jan 1

1 1 Letter to Mrs. Talbot from illegible, with photocopy 1902(?) May 13

1 1 Letter to the Talbot family from Mr. and Mrs. 1902 May 15 Charles Jones inviting them to their daughter's wedding, with photocopy

1 1 Letter to Mrs. Charles Talbot from "Victoria", with 1902 Oct 20 photocopy (8p.)

1 1 Letter to the Talbot family from Garner family 1903 Sep 2 inviting them to a social gathering, with photocopy

1 2 Wedding invitation to Talbot family from Mrs. 1903 Sep 16 Philotha C. Small, with photocopy

1 2 Wedding invitation to the Talbot family from Mr. 1903(?) Oct 14 Samuel Guesse and thank you letter from Josephine Guesse, with photocopy

1 2 Wedding invitation to the Talbot family from Francis 1904 Feb 23 C. Matheau, with photocopy 131

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 2 Letter to the Talbot family from Mrs. J. H. Warner 1904 Oct 15 inviting them over to play cards, with photocopy

1 3 Check from F. H. Taylor(?), with photocopy 1904 Dec 1(?)

1 3 Wedding invitation to the Talbot family from 1904 Dec 28 Winslow family, with photocopy

1 3 Postcard from Talbot to Sharon 1964 Jun 3

1 3 Postcards from DC to Regina and Rachel 1964 Jun 23

1 3 Letters to kids from Talbot on trip to the South 1965 Jul 28

1 4 Waynflete information on past due accounts and 1965 Jun 18 - scholarships for Rachel and Sharon, confirmation of 1994 Oct 27 presentation at community celebration day

1 5 Thank you letter from Jewish community center 1965 Nov 19

1 5 Handwritten note on Commonwealth of 1967 Mar 23 Massachusetts Municipal Court of the Roxbury District stationary from Keesler H. Montgomery Clerk

1 5 Boston postcard to Renee from Talbot 1967 Jul 18

1 5 Alabama postcard Leonard and Mary Jane 1967 Aug 7

1 5 Chicago postcard from Bonnie to "Ginger" and the 1967 Aug 31 Talbot family referencing an Uncle Freddy in Chicago

1 5 Letter referring to Talbot's testimony in State v. 1968 Jan 8 Chase

1 5 Typed note from Department of Sea and Shore 1968 Oct 22 Fisheries confirming delivery of an inscribed 'sea chest' for Dick Gregory

1 5 Notes about people to get in contact with 1969 Nov 8

1 5 Sympathy card from Carol and Marvin 1970 Dec 3

1 5 Letter from Portland Health Department 1971 Oct 7 recommending confinement of the Talbot dog for 10 days to observe if there are any symptoms of rabies due to the dog biting one Gregory S. Toher 132 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 5 Letter to Regina from Mrs. Brown 1972 Mar 13

1 5 Letter to Fred B. Jordan on not being able to attend 1972 Sep 10 a reception

1 5 Visual letter and archival copy recipient unknown 1972 Sep 11 written by Talbot

1 5 Christmas message postcard from Hazen (?) and 1973 Jan 2 Edna Hagar with photograph of Native Americans

1 5 Correspondence between Talbot and Doug 1973 Apr 26 Blankenship of Outstanding Young Men of America regarding nomination

1 5 E. Louise Lincoln, Clerk of the House to Honorable 1973 Jun 27 Thomas J. Mulkern on marriage congratulations included in a special session of the 106th legislature, introduced by Talbot

1 5 Note to Talbot from Rachel about school clothes 1973 Aug 10

1 5 Letter to police officers thanking them for support on 1973 Aug 28 8/16/1973 "averting violence" at Pearl and Lancaster St.

6 58 Bounced check to Bureau of Motor Vehicles--See 1973 Oct 30 RESTRICTED

1 6 To Committee on Human Resources promoting the 1973 Nov 30 reputation of Tom Herod, campaign manager

1 6 New Year's card from John and Charlotte Melley 1974 Jan 7

1 6 Letters home from Renee in Mexico 1974 Apr

1 6 Thank you letter from National Multiple Sclerosis 1974 Jun 10 Society for Talbot's participation in an event and referencing a certificate

1 6 Thank you letter to Mary Jane and Leonard 1974 Jun 13 Cummings for campaign contributions

1 6 Thank you letter from Talbot to Basil O. Phillips 1974 Aug 6 referencing a gift of books

1 6 Handwritten letter from Mrs. Julia A. Frank, nee 1974 Sep 16 Cohuin, friend of the Talbot girls addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert 133 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 6 Typed note referencing enclosed correspondence 1974 Sep 20 (not included) from commissioner Donaldson Koons

1 6 Handwritten letters from "Barbara" on sustainable 1974 Nov 21, living investments 1976 Nov 18

1 6 Thank you letter from Melissa Mentall, House of 1974 Dec 9 Representatives page and student at University of Maine, Augusta

1 6 Letters from Portland Public Schools superintendent 1974 Dec 11 - Harold Raynolds Jr. 1978 Apr 11

1 6 Note from Maine Good Roads Association, 1974 Dec 18 publisher of The Maine Trail asking for Talbot to send a picture and brief bio

1 7 Correspondence between and about Joseph E. 1974 Dec 20 - Brennan and Gerald E. Talbot 1982 Dec 16

1 7 Letter to Carol Kirk thanking her for an article she 1974 Dec sent and inviting her to the swearing in ceremony of the 107th Maine Legislature

1 7 Note from L. Glatz and copy of an article on circa 1974 teachers and the law asking about interest

1 7 Cards from Judy and Nev Knowles 1975 Jul 7, 1985 Mar 5

1 7 Postcard from "Carol" of Los Angeles 1975 Jul 16

1 7 Note to Talbot from Rachel 1975 Oct 19

1 7 Letter from the Lewiston city clerk denying 1975 Oct 29 knowledge of whereabouts of one Helen Louise Owens Bryan (see next entry)

1 7 Copy of an obscure letter to George L. Bryan 1975 Oct 30 referencing Lewiston, a woman named Helen (see previous entry) and enclosed materials - materials unaccounted for in folder

1 7 Note to Talbot from Robin 1975 Nov 16

1 7 Letter to Anita Talbot informing her that a position 1975 Dec 4 she had applied for with Portland Housing Authority had been filled

1 7 Letters to Santa from girls 1975 134 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 7 Copies of drawings and letters from Freda Anton 1975, 1994 Apr Meredith 20

1 7 Letters from Portland Savings Bank pertaining to 1976 Feb 10 - Talbot's corporator status 1982 Nov 17

1 7 Note from "Pat(?) Brown" 1976 Feb 12

1 7 Letter from National Distillers Products Company 1976 Feb 13 thanking Talbot for order of two busts of their Old Taylor Ingenious Americans and apologizing for not having Rellieux, or Morgan and Daniel Hale Williams

1 7 Welcome letter for membership in the Epilepsy 1976 Feb 16 Foundation of America

1 7 Letter to Terry J. McGovern from Talbot referencing 1976 Feb 23 a telephone problem

1 7 Handwritten note from Donald Grey Lowry 1976 Feb 29 referencing a check for $10

1 8 Letter to Governor James B. Longley from Lucy circa 1976 Gilmore, church friend of the Talbots and constituent that Talbot attempted to help around SSI benefits etc., with picture of her children letters, notes and 3rd party information on Lucy Gilmore, and Gilmore’s financial statements

1 9 Handwritten letter from Paul Robeson Jr. thanking 1976 Mar 22 representatives for condolences

1 9 Typed form letter thanking contributors to the Great 1976 Apr 1 Maine Marathon for Epilepsy, with handwritten note to Jerry from Richard Gunn, Executive Director of Epilepsy Foundation of America

1 9 Letters on Eastern Maine Medical Center stationary, 1976 Jun 7, 1978 One nominating Talbot to the Developmental Jan 16 Disabilities Planning Committee as a consumer representative given that he is epileptic and another inviting Talbot to a training seminar for members of the committee

1 9 Letter to Mr. A. J. Wilson regarding John Ertha and 1976 Jul 9 Maine camps 135 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 9 Letter to Badge-A-Minit and receipt for purchase of 1976 Jul 27 metal pin badge making kit

1 9 Typed note asking for assistance from "Porter's 1976 Jul 27 Camera" with a badge making machine

1 9 Information on liquor sales regulations from Bureau 1976 Sep 1 of Alcoholic beverages

1 9 Handwritten note address and telephone number 1976 Sep 29 Filomena Arnold

1 9 Correspondence with attorney Frederick D. Williams 1976 Oct 7 - regarding letter of recommendation for a son, 1980 Apr 15 setting up a tax exempt black history exhibit, congratulations on re-election

1 9 Draft of a letter to Jim and Alice Souza regarding 1976 Oct 18 issues with their marriage license

1 9 Letter to Rev. Burt from Jerry enclosing $5 from a 1976 Nov 12 coworker to help pay for damages to a church

1 9 Correspondence with Ingraham Volunteers 1976 Nov 12-24, regarding Talbot's membership on the advisory 1979 Nov 9 council

1 9 Typed note from Representative Rodney S. Quinn 1976 Nov 25 (?) referencing reading material (not included), becoming assistant for "Jim", and hope that "Mary" wins

1 9 Handwritten letter asking for Talbot's old Maine 1976 Dec 15 representative license plates

1 9 Fathers’ Day card from Anita 1976

1 9 Rough draft and copies of letter sent to Janet 1977 Feb 2 Langheart, WCVB Mass, referencing meeting and materials

1 10 Typed note to James F. Dyer referencing 1977 Feb 9 information passed along (2c.)

1 10 Letter to Mrs. Donna Haskell referencing 1977 Feb 9 information sent and House seating arrangements (2c.)

1 10 Letters to Ms. Sharon T. Miller referencing materials 1977 Feb 9 sent (2c.) 136

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 10 Letter to Elissa Teriault referencing information (not 1977 Feb 9 included) (2c.)

1 10 Letter on Kenneth Gibson, Mayor, Newark, NJ 1977 Feb 14 stationary from Ralph T. Grant Jr. referencing meeting Talbot and Talbot's visit to Mr. Grant's brother Leon in the hospital

1 10 Correspondence between Talbot and Harry W. 1977 Feb 17 - Peterson 1990 Sep 18

1 10 Letter to Jane Gillon, 7 years old, recuperating from 1977 Mar 1 brain surgery, and accompanying news article

1 10 Correspondence between Talbot and Peter R. 1977 Mar 1 - Greer of Portland Public Schools 1984 Feb 20

1 10 Letter from Equitable Life Assurance policy 1977 Mar 17 confirming reinstatement of policy

1 10 Letter and receipt for damage in a car accident from 1977 Mar 17 David F. Preble

1 10 Form letter to legislators referencing inclusion of 1977 Mar 18 season passes to Scarborough Downs (not included)

1 10 Thank you note from "Mitch Brown" student at Bates 1977 Mar 22 College

1 10 Handwritten thank you note for monetary support 1977 Mar 22 sent for Percy Feddoes from Sadie Feddoes of NY

1 11 Correspondence with United Church of Christ 1977 Mar 31 - Veronica Jefferson, Field Director on interest in Apr 6 local media performance and employment records for 1976 for WGAN, WCSH, and WMTW

1 12 Copy of a job opening for a psychiatric social worker 1977 Apr 6 at York County Counseling Services

1 12 Vera D. Lincoln, Executive Department, Division of 1977 Apr 7 Community Services to Anita Talbot on Girl Scout business

1 12 Letters from IBM about typewriter rental policy 1977 Apr 14-15 changes and past due bill

1 12 Thank you card for agreeing to judge the Miss 1977 Apr 16 Cumberland County scholarship pageant 137 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 12 Card from "Ma T" thanking for flowers 1977 May 11

1 12 Typed thank you notes from Peter Greer, 1977 May 16 & Superintendent of Schools 1984 Feb 15

1 12 Handwritten thank you note from Miss Cumberland 1977 May 24 County pageant winner Janice DeRoche

1 12 Invitation to Bangor High Class of '52 reunion 1977 May

1 12 Richard D. Williams III on going to high school with 1977 Jun 3 Talbot's sister Beverly and wanting to open a summer camp for underprivileged youth

1 12 Two business letters from Owen P. McGarry of 1977 Jun 6 & Desmond & Payne Inc. regarding the Talbot's 1990 May 17 homeowner's insurance

1 12 Letter from Portland Savings Bank regarding 1977 Jul 14 insurance bill

1 12 Letters from Jack W. Donovan of University of 1977 Aug 9 - Oct Maine Cooperative Extension Service on 24 community development programming

1 12 Letters from church about activities, events, and 1977 Aug 29, needing donations 1983 Jul 18, 1993 Sep 30, 1994 Feb 17, 1994 Mar 28

1 12 Letter from John W. Sturgis thanking for the 1977 Sep 15 invitation to meet Margaret Bush Wilson and referencing a donation

1 12 Letters from Peter R. Stowell, Developmental 1977 Oct 13 & Disabilities Planning Coordinator on epilepsy 1978 Jan 3 chapter meetings

1 12 Letter from New England Telephone inviting 1977 Nov 5 community leaders to an open house to present their new electronic switching system

1 13 Letter from Marvin V. Collins, Employment 1977 Nov 9 Supervisor at "Digital," referencing a previous discussion and a working relationship regarding job creation

1 13 John Ertha on phone charges to Talbot's legislative 1978 Feb 6 credit card 138

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 13 Emmitt J. McHenry, Unionmutual, to Frederick D. 1978 Feb 24 William, Esq., clerk of Opportunity Enterprises Inc. on resignation and suggestion to dissolve the company

1 13 Letter to Gary Miller from Talbot regarding New 1978 Mar 13 England Navy exchange

1 13 Letter to Office of Scientific and Health Reports from 1978 Mar 13 Talbot asking for a copy of "Plan for Nationwide Action on Epilepsy"

1 13 Handwritten thank you note from teacher Dodie 1978 Mar 14 Detmer

1 13 Handwritten thank you note from daughter Sharon's unknown but teacher Josephine H. Detmer most likely 1978 Mar 14

1 13 Letter of recommendation and copies for Robert A. 1978 Mar 16 Sheppard to William D. Hathaway and Edmund S. Muskie

1 13 Typed note from Robert Sheppard regarding intern 1978 May 13, selection in Washington DC and congratulatory card 1983 Jun on Board of Education appointment

1 13 Typed note referencing a letter about a Mrs. Fiato 1978 Jul 24 from William J. Garsoe

1 13 Letters from Smith College regarding Sharon 1978 Aug 24 Talbot's insurance waiver card fee $6

1 13 Letter from Edwin H. Pert, House Clerk expressing 1978 Oct 23 well wishes for end of term

1 13 Thank you note from Alice E. Fleisher, State 1978 Director of Unification Church

1 13 Letter from Thomas McKinnon Securities Inc. 1979 Feb 6 referencing information sent (not included) on investment opportunities in the northeast

1 13 George L. Pauk, MD on resignation as project 1979 Mar 15 director of the Family Nurse Associate Project where Talbot was on the advisory board, on University of Maine Portland-Gorham letterhead 139

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

6 58 Letter of apology, copy of cancelled check and copy 1979 Mar 19 - of a money order for purchase of a Muntu pendant Apr 26 from Sala & Associates Ltd.--See RESTRICTED

1 13 Letter of biographical inclusion in Dictionary of 1979 Apr 18 International Biography

1 13 Handwritten note from "The Cummings" thanking 1979 May 22 the Talbots for dinner

1 13 Thank you card for a 25th anniversary present, a 1979 Jun 5 vase, from Betty and Ed Lisbon

1 13 Letter from Holy Innocents Home Care Service 1979 Sep 28 asking Talbot for a reference for Charles Burt

1 13 Letter asking for a reference for Sallie Cooper to 1979 Oct 22 provide foster care

1 13 Handwritten note to "Gerry" from Chip Bishop 1979 Nov 20 "Maine Coordinator" on Carter/Mondale Presidential Committee stationary

1 13 Handwritten note asking Talbot to come over to the 1979 Dec 17 security station MNB across the street to talk to Richard Tarrence

1 13 Various letters, documents, etc. related to Crosby 1980 Jan 29 - Family Telecasters 1982 Jun 10

1 13 Letter to Chris and Gail Smith regarding a check 1980 Feb 11 made to NAACP when it should have been to Talbot as it pertained to someone named Stanley Wright boarding with the Talbots to attend Cheverus

1 13 Letter to Talbot from Thomas F. Valleau, Deputy 1980 Mar 10 City Manager of Portland, offering assistance in finding public display space in City Hall

6 57 Letter from Mary M. Conroy, Counselor at Portland 1980 Mar 12 Public Schools, regarding Robin's successful school year RESTRICTED

1 13 Benita Range referencing a copy of a letter, not 1980 Apr 2 included, a case with Senator Muskie, and Renee coming to visit 140

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 14 David King on Talbot's appreciation of the program 1980 Apr 2 - 8, "Angel Death and the Maine Connection" WGAN 1987 Mar 4 television, as well as an invitation to read a script celebrating the 200th year anniversary of the Constitution WGME TV

1 14 Handwritten letter from Miriam and Fred Turner 1980 May 25 referencing a visit with Talbot and family and congratulating him on his exhibit on "the blacks", references Joe Pecoraro and Talbot's associates "Jo" and Ed McClure

1 14 Copy of a letter sent to Archie Buffkins of National 1980 Jun 5 Black Music Colloquium and Competition from John C. Walter, professor, suggesting Talbot as a resource

1 14 Letter from Superintendent of Cumberland County 1980 Jul 10 Courthouse asking for an ad to be put in the Monday morning paper for custodian

1 14 Handwritten letter from Bonita (?) Range (?) 1980 Aug 15 referencing an enclosed picture and desires for an overseas job

1 14 Letter from Price and Waterhouse asking for a 1980 Sep 25, Oct character reference for Melissa Roche and 1 & 10 associated rough draft and letter of reference, handwritten thank you note from Melissa Roche

1 14 Letter of reference for Melissa Roche to Nazareth 1980 Nov 6 Child Care Center, with transparency

1 14 Handwritten letter from Marie illegible asking for 1980 Dec Talbot to visit her paralyzed brother Jack Schemlis (?) black marker dated on back

1 14 Letter from William R. Malloy "Bill" referring to one 1981 Jan 9 David Bustin and a roast in his honor

1 14 Handwritten note from "Bill" on a copy of a letter 1981 Jun 30 sent to Joe Brennan, not included, on a case

1 14 Letter from Nationwide Insurance asking for money 1981 Mar 3 due

1 14 Handwritten note from Mary? from church asking 1982 Mar 24 about a Black student from Africa 141

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 14 Typed thank you note from the Susan L. Curtis 1982 Aug 13 Foundation for booth help during a festival at Deering Oaks Park

1 14 Letter from John Supranovich, Executive Director of 1982 Aug 31 COMBAT Inc: Maine's consumer action organization requesting contacts to contribute printing of bumper stickers and buttons

1 14 Card from someone in Dresden referring to a news 1982 Jun 12 show

1 14 Letter from Stephen T. Honey, Portland City 1982 Sep 2 Manager, granting permission to block off a neighborhood for a party and waiving the fee

1 14 Letter from SAD 44 thanking Talbots for 1982 Oct 20 participation in a conference and seminar

1 14 Handwritten notes from Burt and Jane DeFrees 1982 Oct 21, 1983 May 12, 1985 Apr 25

1 14 Letter of commendation for Tracy Fredericks of 1982 Oct 28 Pride House for work with Talbot's sister Beth

6 57 Letter from La Belle Dame Boutique regarding a 1982 Nov 4 bad check from Rachel, along with attached photocopy of check RESTRICTED

1 15 Letter from The Peoples Bank concerning an 1983 Jun 23 independent lien on the Talbot property by the City of Portland for unpaid sewer charges $47.76

1 15 Handwritten note from Molly ? about material 1983 Jul 15 references

1 15 Letter of notification pertaining to Iron Workers 1983 Jul 19 Local #496

1 15 Letter from Lawrence M. Pray (Larry) on support for 1983 Jul 20 Dirigo Foundation

1 15 Congratulatory card from Eugenia Fortes 1983 Aug 1

1 15 Letter to Barbara J. Reidman of Portland City 1983 Aug 25 Council supporting Joan Davis for Civil Service Commission 142

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 15 Letters to "Gerry" from Robert E. Boose 1983 Sep 8-9 Superintendent of Mercer County Schools regarding move to Maine from New Jersey

1 15 Form letter from Chrysler to Talbot advertising a 1983 Sep new vehicle and extending an invitation to take part in a survey group

1 15 Handwritten letter from Alice referencing a stay in 1983 Oct 19 New Orleans

1 15 Letter from Joseph E. Fischgrund Director of 1983 Nov 15 Academic Affairs Governor Baxter School for the Deaf referencing a meeting and inclusion of educational articles

1 15 Letter from David W. Bustin, Commissioner, 1983 Dec 27 Department of Personnel on the resume of Brenda Humphrey

1 15 Letter asking Talbot for a recipe for The Officials 1984 Feb 8 & Cookbook to help with fundraising for Southern May 29 Coastal Family Planning, thank you letter for recipe

1 15 Egypt postcard Jane 1984 Apr 16

1 15 Handwritten note and obituary for Clarence Mitchell 1984 Mar 21 & Jr. among other notes and cards from Caroline Nov 14, 1992 Israelson Sep 28

1 15 Thank you note from Dottie Fogarty 1984 Mar 30

1 15 Handwritten letter from Irene Wise to "Byron" and 1984 May 22 "Gloria" on the donation of a car for her day care service

1 15 Postcard from "Chub" with attached note "Bob Post date 1984 Green?" mailed from Taiwan May 30

1 15 Letter from Maine Medical Center thanking Talbot 1984 Sep 25 for joining its Corporators

1 15 Typed letter with handwritten note from Karen Saum 1984 Oct 1 of HOME Co-op

6 57 Letter and bill for Robin's therapy 1984 Oct 5 RESTRICTED 143

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 15 Collection letter from Wesleyan University 1984 Dec 18

1 15 Letter from Halbert's Inc. regarding a book called 1984 Dec 19 "The Complete Registry of Talbot's in America”

1 15 Computer generated letter-sized Christmas note 1984 Dec from "The Beverleys"

1 15 Letter and application for employment with Central 1985 Jan 14 Maine Power Company

1 15 Handwritten letter thanking Talbots for moral support 1985 Feb 19 on Tally Bros. Prince Macaroni representatives stationary, signed "Bruce"

1 15 Thank you letter from Oxford County Community 1985 Feb 25 services for Talbot's contribution to their "Fatherhood Forum" and referencing a button design

1 15 Handwritten thank you note from Kenneth and Mary 1985 Staton, Powhatan-Renape Nation for an evening at the Talbot's home

1 15 Letter from Peggy Fuller of WCSH-TV 6 thanking 1985 Mar 1 Talbot for his nomination choice in the 1985 Jefferson Awards

1 16 Form letter from People’s Heritage Bank on 1985 Mar 15 business progress

1 16 Handwritten note from Joyce Roach 1985 Apr 5

1 16 Letter from Smith College asking about current 1987 Jan 28 address for alum Sharon Talbot

1 16 Copy of a Portland Press Herald article about the 1987 May 27 death of Larry Connolly sent to Talbot by Margaret Connolly with a brief note

1 16 Letter to Henryk Debski, Polish cookbook author, 1987 Oct 16 with two recipes and reference to a letter of request sent by Debski

1 16 Letter to Congressman Brennan from Talbot 1988 May 5 regarding a Mr. Henry William Cocking and VA benefits 144

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 16 University of Southern Maine Department of 1988 Oct 20 Community Programs’ Lucille Sheppard thanking Talbot for presentation to older adults of New Dimension

1 16 Thank you note from Dorothy "Dottie" L. Clark of 1988 Dec 17 Hyattsville MD

1 16 Cards from Charlotte Wood 1989 Feb 8, 1990 Feb 23

1 16 Thank you cards from Sevonne 1989 Feb 12, 1990 Feb 14

1 16 Thank you card for open house to Anita and Jerry 1989 Feb 13 from Curtis and Karen Belton

1 16 Note from "Rick and Kit Barton" thanking Anita and 1989 Feb 13 & Jerry for a party, letter to Gerald regarding a 1991 Apr 2 proposed International Friendship Center from Rick Barton

1 16 Thank you card from Thompson family 1989 Jun 3

1 16 Thank you card for hospitality from Lynda G. Roye 1989 Jun 24

1 16 Thank you card from Linda Nelson 1989 Jul 3

1 16 Letter to Rob Henchey, Bureau of Rehabilitation, 1989 Jul 5 from Barbara Peterson, Job Coach Enclave Program, regarding confirmation of Beth Talbot's employment with Blue Cross Blue Shield and provision of an electric wheelchair

1 16 Overdue notices from Law and Legislative 1989 Aug 28 & Reference Library Sep 19

1 16 Letter to Talbot from Greater Bangor Habitat for 1989 Sep 12 Humanity asking for the sale or donation of his 24 Carol St. property, includes program fact sheet

1 16 Handwritten copy of letter from Talbot to Dorothy on 1989 Sep 18 seeing her with his daughters and referencing a photograph of Talbot as a boy with Dorothy

1 16 Thank you card from Lu Hudson 1989 Dec 145

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Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

1 16 Unmarked birthday card with unmarked envelope Undated, c. 1980s?

1 16 Past due notice for Division of Economic Analysis 1990 Jan 2 and Research for materials provided

1 17 Letter thanking Talbot for action in a crisis 1990 Jan 10

1 17 Thank you card from Opan? and Tom 1990 Feb 16

1 17 Thank you note for party and invitation to a summit 1990 Feb 25 conference and gospel concert on back of flyer

1 17 Letters from Angela Simmons-Cooper 1990 Mar 23 & Apr 10

1 17 Arlene Whitfield handwritten letter referencing 1990 Jun 25, meeting at the Schomberg, with a thank you for 1991 Mar 1 invitation to "open house" with regrets

1 17 Thank you card from Martha Pozner to Anita for 1990 Sep 15 hospitality

1 17 Letter home and information on programming at 1990 Nov 21 University of California San Diego from Rachel

1 17 Letter home from Renee 1990 Nov 28

1 17 Christmas drawing from Regina 1990

1 17 Handwritten note from Natalie E. Coy-Woolley 1991 Jan 22 referencing a tape

1 17 Handwritten thank you note to "Jerry and Anita" 1991 Feb 13, from "Rick + Kit." Letter from Frederick Barton 1991 Apr 2 referencing meeting on International Friendship Center attached

1 17 Letters from Selective Service System referencing 1991 Apr 26 - board membership 1993 Dec 10

1 17 Card from Shirley Richard referencing Colby 1991 Jun 4 graduation and a scrapbook

1 17 New Orleans postcard from Mike Clancy, rough 1991 Sep drafts of reference letter for Michael Clancy

1 17 Handwritten thank you note from the DA 1991 Oct 16 Cumberland County Victim Witness Program for assembling a toy chest and VCR 146

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

2 18 Joke letter to Talbot from "George Bush, President 1991 Oct 26 of the United States" congratulating him on his 60th birthday

2 19 Two handwritten letters from Laurie Campbell, 1992 Feb 14 & inmate of Maine Correctional Center, to Talbot May 8 family

2 19 Health information for Nashville area with 1992 Apr 2 handwritten note on back to Mr. Gerald Talbot to "track mileage," envelope with return address Pleasant Point Reservation, Maine

2 19 Congratulatory card to Anita from Merle 1992 Mar 26

2 19 Card from Mary referencing the Talbot's cemetery 1992 May 25

2 19 Letters from Beth 1992 May 27

2 19 Letter from John R. Davy MD to patients reporting 1992 Jun 1 retirement from internal medicine

2 19 Brochure for MASA, a conference on the arts with 1992 Jun 3 post it note from Paulette

2 19 Elly to Anita inviting her to be part of the Council on 1992 Jun 17 Vision and Policy

2 19 Richard L. Pattenaude, President University of 1992 Jul 17 Southern Maine on Richard (Dick) Barringer's appointment to Director of Muskie Institute

2 19 Card from Dianne Sinclair referencing a 1992 Jul 29 presentation at a conference with Senator Cohen

2 19 Postcard from Kristin Aiello to Mr. Talbot regarding 1992 Aug 25 a speaking engagement in October

2 19 Letter from Maine Medical Center Legacy Society 1992 Oct 8 asking for Talbot's participation

2 19 Memo from Portland Newspapers on administrative 1993 Jan 11 change to health coverage

2 19 George and Candy referencing a get together 1993 Apr 2

2 19 Letter to Anita and Jerry from "Deb Soule" of Avena 1993 Apr 21 Botanicals 147

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

2 20 Handwritten note from Celeste of WBLM thanking 1993 May 5 Talbot for Clapton request

2 20 Postcard from Cynthia Briddell regarding an 1993 May 17 upcoming reunion after 40 years

2 20 Thank you card to Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Talbert from 1993 Aug 5 Kirk Harris

2 20 Letter to Anita and Gerry from "Chubby" Bob Green 1993 Sep 13 asking for advice on a move to Maine

2 20 Thank you note to "Uncle" Gerry and "Aunt" Anita 1993 Oct 10 from Debbie Khadraoni

2 20 Letter from "Chubby" with attached note "Bob 1993 Oct 12 Green" referencing a visit to Maine

2 20 Flyer for "Los Arboles Hablan" Intercultural Center 1993 Oct for Research in Education

2 20 Letter from Allan A. Swenson, literary agent, on 1993 Nov 16 Talbot missing a writers’ seminar

2 20 Date of interview, job description, and letter of 1993 Nov 24 denial to Gerald Talbot for study center tutor position with Portland Housing Authority

2 20 Lisbon, Portugal postcard "Lu" 1993 Dec 8

2 20 Drafts of letters from Rachel to Robert Ganley, 1994 Jan 3 Portland City Manager

2 20 Delta frequent flyer mileage statement for Anita 1994 Jan 31 Talbot

2 20 Handwritten letter from Barry referencing 1994 Feb 28 information sent and requested

2 20 Receipt for certified mail 1994 Mar 2

2 20 Form letter from USPS distributing information on a 1994 Jun 8 battery examination for USPS careers, handwritten notes in pencil on the back, not connected, possibly book notes

2 20 Flyer for First Annual Black Golf Tournament plus 1994 Aug 12 handwritten note from "B" 148

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

2 20 Letter from Anne referencing an upcoming trip to 1994 Aug 15 Bar Harbor

2 20 Letter from City of Bangor Legal Department 1994 Sep 2 confirming an action dismissal for an unpaid debt (2c.)

2 21 Notes 1994 Nov 19

2 21 Holiday card from Lunt and family 1994 Dec 22

2 21 Handwritten note from a coworker at Portland Press 1994 Dec 31 Herald

2 21 Christmas card Linda and Francisco 1994 Dec

2 21 "A Family Affair" newsletter produced by Bob Green 1994-1995 for the Fisher, Manuel, and Green descendants vol. 2, 1-4 and vol. 3, 1

2 21 Handwritten letter from Phyllis Price referencing a 1995 Feb 10 lecture by Talbot and the Zion Church they attend

2 21 Thank you card from USM School of Nursing for a 1995 May 9 presentation

2 21 Handwritten note to get well from Dick Barringer Dec 17, year unknown, c. 1990s

2 21 Thank you card Leonard and Mary Jane 1994 Oct 11

2 21 Letter to Portland Press Herald thanking police undated officer Cormier for assistance (3c.)

2 22 Thanks to Charles R. Sanford of WGAN Radio and undated Television for airing the Miss Teenage Pageant and Teen Revue NYC where Miss Karlene Carter of Maine was a finalist

2 22 Unsent postcards from Talbot in New Orleans undated

2 22 Birthday card from Anita undated

2 22 Congratulatory card from Anne undated

2 22 Christmas card from Eddie Barnett, with photocopy undated 149 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

2 22 Christmas card Billy and illegible undated

2 22 Sympathy/condolence card from Romeo and Anne undated "Boudreau"

2 22 Christmas card from State Representative Charles undated M. Campbell and family, mailed from Hawaii

2 22 Terry Crawford congratulating on appointment to undated chair of the board

2 22 Notecard belonging to a Mrs. Leighton Cooney Jr. undated with a handwritten invitation on the inside to a buffet supper coordinating with a Dick Spencer's fundraiser

2 22 "In his memory" sympathy card from Edith undated Cunningham

2 22 Congratulatory card from Mrs. John L. Currier undated (Judy)

2 22 Note from Dave on assistance at a board meeting undated

2 22 Letter from William E. Davis Sr. thanking the undated Talbots, bottom 1/3 of paper missing

2 22 Christmas card with photo from Ellis undated

2 23 Typed letter from George Gillis referencing Talbot's undated agreement to raise $500 for a television program called "We're # 1"

2 23 Malcolm X college postcard Helen undated

2 23 Joanna asking for resources and referencing LD undated 185 and 186

2 23 Thank you card Joan L. undated

2 23 Handwritten note referencing material for a meeting undated on Maine Green Party letterhead, from "John"

2 23 Handwritten note from Veronica Jefferson on undated Holiday Inn Downtown stationary

2 23 Holiday card from Ken Lawson undated

2 23 Sympathy card from John and Lucille undated 150 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

2 23 Thank you card from Marcia undated

2 23 Letter home from Rachel with a poem by June Jordan undated

2 23 Notes from Rachel undated

2 23 Introductory letter to "Gerald" from neighbor and undated Century 21 real estate agent Jennifer Reagan

2 23 Fathers’ Day card from Regina undated

2 23 Note from Regina undated

2 23 Bolivia card from Renee undated

2 23 Baltimore postcard from Renee undated

2 23 Handwritten note from Janet Richardson undated

2 23 Thank you card from Elizabeth Roach for interview undated

2 23 Roberta on death of fathers undated

2 23 Card from Robin undated

2 23 Picture and note by Robin undated

2 23 Note from Robin undated

2 23 Thank you card from Mildred Rogers for hospitality undated

2 23 Thank you card Jan and Rory undated

2 24 Note from Sallie about business cards undated

2 24 Note on reporter Goodman from Maine Times undated

2 24 Dave Silverbrand writing about a meeting and a undated new company to help with media production

2 24 Congratulatory card on an award from Ann-Ruth undated Stewart 151

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1a Correspondence (cont.)

2 24 Sympathy card from Bishop and Mrs. R. D. Williams undated

2 24 Thank you card from a P. Wills undated

2 24 Congratulations Joan undated

2 24 Sympathy card from multiple undated

2 24 Birthday card from family undated

2 24 Christmas card undated

2 24 Baha'i community information from Claire undated

2 24 Unsent New York postcard from Nay Nay to Rachel undated

2 24 Potentially satirical letter to a Mr. Will from a undated Reverend Elton Jones on temperance

2 24 Letter of invitation for a listing in the National Social undated Directory

2 24 Form letter asking for subscription to Smithsonian undated

2 24 Note with doctor information, phone number, and undated address Nan Amades and Leslie Lane-Eppe

2 24 Announcement placard of the formation of a law undated partnership between Peter J. Goranites former AAG and Gary W. Libby formerly of Maine Human Rights Commission

2 24 Handwritten notes undated

Series 1.3.1b Speeches and Notes

3 25 Various speeches and notes (which mostly appear 1963, 1965, related to speeches Gerald Talbot made). Some of 1969, 1977- the topics covered include: The March on 1978, 1980 Washington, housing discrimination, racism in Maine, college graduation, Black elected officials. Also included here is an address by Vernon Jordan, President of the National Urban League, 152 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1b Speeches and Notes (cont.)

3 26 Various speeches and notes. Some of the topics 1982, 1983, covered include: Black history in Maine, MLK day. 1986, 1988, 1990-1992

3 27 Various speeches and notes. Some of the topics undated covered include: turning 62, race relations, racism in Maine.

Series 1.3.1c Interviews and Press Notes

3 28 "The Experiences of Northern Versus Southern 1992 Blacks During the Civil Rights Movement: An Interview with Gerald Talbot", by Allison Volk

3 29 Taped interview of Gerald Talbot, Deborah Kritchels 1995 appears to be the interviewer (it is noted that Tonee Harbert photographed and Deborah Kritchels assisted) - 2 audio cassettes and 1 cd (1 of 2)

3 30 Transcript of above interview 1995

3 31 Interview with Gerald "Gerry' Talbot by Jeremy 2001 Robitaille, Summary Sheet and Transcript

3 32 Notes which appear to be regarding a timeline of undated mentions of Gerald Talbot in the press (circumstances of who, how, and why this information was collected are unknown)

Series 1.3.1d Awards

3 33 Poster for Jefferson Awards for Public Service in 1980 Maine, Gerald E. Talbot, recipient. Letter to fellow Jefferson Award Winners regarding establishing a resource network.

3 34 Maine Martin Luther King Award for Community 1988 Service, given by the Martin Luther King Day Awards Committee, to Gerald E. Talbot (with newspaper clipping on back)

3 35 Portland City Council agenda with note on page 1 1993, 1995 "Proclamation honoring Gerald Talbot as Citizen of the Month for January 1992". USM "Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters".

Series 1.3.1d Employment

3 36 Legislature 153

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1e Employment

3 36 Guy Gannet publishing: 1956, 1980- ·A letter regarding a time clock issue (2c.) 1981, undated ·A letter, with information on workplace safety and VDT's attached, from Gail Halfkenny

6 53 ·Leather book holder with Portland Press Herald 1970-1973, Credit Union book and Portland Typographical 1980, 1989- Union cards 1992, 1994 ·Dental benefits claim form and “Statement of account” for investment plan ·Two check stubs/"Summary Explanation of Benefits" RESTRICTED

3 37 Guy Gannett publishing, Typographer's Union #66 1978, 1980- agreement materials 1981, undated

4 38 Guy Gannett publishing, press run/track club 1987-1991, undated

Series 1.3.1f Personal Calendars

4 39 Pocket calendars/planners 1973, 1976-1978

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 f Wall calendar 1980 11 See Oversize

4 40 Various sized calendars/planners 1979, 1981, 1983-1984

4 41 Various sized calendars/planners (including: "The 1986-1989 Words of Martin Luther King, Calendar", and "Home Appointment Calendar, by Norman Rockwell")

4 42 Various sized calendars/planners 1990-1991

4 43 Two weekly planners, a blank photo copy of a 1992-1993, weekly planning sheet, and three photocopied undated pages of a Malcolm X calendar (with quotes).

Series 1.3.1g Personal Identification

4 44 Various identification and membership cards, 1964, 1977- including: Maine State Archives Researcher 1980, 1983, identification, a name tag for Southern Maine Area 1988, undated Agency on Aging Advisory Council, etc. 154 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1g Personal Identification (cont.)

6 54 Passport, Eurailpass, Maine State license, Maine 1970, 1976, Medical Center card, Medic Alert etc. 1977, 1979, RESTRICTED 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987, undated

Series 1.3.1h Contacts/Business Cards

5 45 Two typed contact lists, including "1975-1976 List of 1976, undated Exalted Rulers and Addresses"

5 46 "Calling Card holder" book undated

5 47 Numerous typed and handwritten mailing lists and 1992, undated contact information, including "Maine Coalition Against Hate -- Mailing List 9/18/92", "Christchurch of Portland, Maine", minority owned businesses, etc. The context of many lists are unclear

Series 1.3.1i Personal Litigation

6 55 Paperwork from various litigation, including a case 1968, 1971, for refusing to rent due to race 1976, 1983 - 1984, RESTRICTED 1986, undated

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1j Personal Finances

5 48 A blank checkbook register and an auto loan 1983, undated application

6 56 Account statements, checks, fishing license, etc. 1972-1977, RESTRICTED 1978, 1979, 1981, 1993, 1994

Series 1.3.1k Travel

5 49 Materials include, boarding passes, postcards, 1972, 1991-1992 maps and a bed & breakfast leaflet

Series 1.3.1l Justice of the Peace

5 50 Justice of the peace materials and notary public 1976, 1978, materials, blank marriage certificates, wedding undated service book w/ wedding dates in back (as well as other notes written throughout the book). 155

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.1m Keepsakes

5 51 Open House invitation for Washington County 1970, 1983, 1989 Vocational Technical Institute, Theodore Lawless tribute, graduation invitation from Linda Nelson

5 52 Various items, including drawings and poetry undated

Mpcs 7 Dr 2 f 3 Caricature and copies 1982 See Oversize

Mpcs 7 Dr 2 f 7 Poster, Good Luck Jerry 1971 See Oversize

Mpcs 7 Dr 2 f 8 Map, Laurel, Mississippi, with handwritten notes undated See Oversize

Series 1.3.1n Restricted

6 53 Employment: 1970-1973, ·Leather book holder for Portland Press Herald 1980, 1989-1994 Credit Union and Portland Typographical Union cards ·Dental benefits claim form and “Statement of account” for investment plan ·Two check stubs/"Summary Explanation of Benefits" · Notification of Personnel Action for appointment as a "mail handler" · Portland Housing Authority Application for Employment

6 54 Identification: Passport, Eurailpass, Maine state 1970, 1976, license, Maine Medical center card, Medic Alert etc. 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987, undated

6 55 Litigation: paperwork from various litigation, 1968, 1971, including a case for refusing to rent due to race 1976, 1983 - 1984, 1986, undated

6 56 Finances: account statements and checks, fishing 1972, 1977, license, etc. 1978, 1981, 1993, 1994

6 57 Letter from Mary M. Conroy, Counselor at Portland 1980 Mar 12 Public Schools, regarding Robin's successful school year 156

Box Folder Description Date(s)

6 57 Letter from La Belle Dame Boutique regarding a 1982 Nov 4 bad check from Rachel, photocopy of check

6 57 Letter and bill for Robin's therapy 1984 Oct 5

6 58 Bounced check to Bureau of Motor Vehicles 1973 Oct 30

6 58 Letter of apology, copy of cancelled check and copy 1979 Mar 19 - of a money order for purchase of a Muntu pendant Apr 26

Series 1.3.1o Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 f 11 Personal: wall calendar 1980

Mpcs 7 Dr 2 f 3 Caricatures and copies 1982

Mpcs 7 Dr 2 f 7 Poster, Good Luck Jerry undated

Mpcs 7 Dr 2 f 8 Map, Laurel, Mississippi with handwritten notes undated

Series 1.3.2 Family/Neighborhood

Series 1.3.2a Immediate Family

1 1 Children’s school materials and crafts 1963, 1965, nd

1 2 Catherine McAuley High School publication with 1969 poem by Kathleen Talbot

FC 22 58 Report cards for Sharon Talbot from Waynflete 1968-76 RESTRICTED

FC 22 58 Report cards for Rachel Talbot from Waynflete 1973-76 RESTRICTED

FC 22 59 Report cards for Regina and Robin Talbot from 1971, 1975-76 Longfellow School RESTRICTED

1 3 Waynflete Materials 1975-76, undated

Mpcs 7 Dr 2, f 6 Mother’s Day Cards See Oversize 1987, undated

1 3 Family Reunion Materials 1990 Jul 28

1 4 Newspaper reproductions See Oversize 1991 Feb 157

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.2a Immediate Family (cont.)

1 5 Newspaper negatives regarding family history 1991 Feb See Oversize for additional copies

Series 1.3.2b Family, Historic

1 6 Calling card, department store portrait ticket, 1905, undated Tarragona Hall dance cards (3c.)

1 7 Tarragona Hall First Annual Ball Dance cards (3c.) 1905

1 8 Ledger book belonging to Charles Alvin Talbott, 1892-99 Gerald Talbot’s great-grandfather with receipts for milk

1 9 Ledger book belonging to either Charles Alvin 1893-96 Talbott or his wife "Fannie" Saunders, documenting income from jobs and expenses with receipts and advertisement

1 10 Sherman & Thompson receipt book with receipts 1891-92 from Chas Talbot

2 11 Charles A. Talbot receipts 1900, 1904

2 12 Copies of Cummings Family records 1865-1907

2 13 Copies of Elm Lodge brochure and photographs undated

2 14 Newspaper clippings including: Obituary for Dr. A.C. 1904, undated Gibson of Bangor, Bingham-Stetson Marriage Announcement

2 15 Thomas G. Brown, botanic druggist advertisement undated

2 16 Brochure of speech made by Hon. Charles E. 1905 Feb 17 Littlefield of Maine in the House of Representatives

2 17 Ainslee's Advertiser Serial 1909 Jun

3 William Edgerton Talbot Bangor Grammar Schools 1923 Jun 15 Diploma See Oversize

3 Arvella Luritta McIntyre Bangor Grammar Schools 1925 Jun 19 Diploma See Oversize 158

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.2b Family, Historic (cont.)

2 18 Child's handmade book "To Keep Well" by Alberta undated

2 19 Envelope addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Chas Talbot" undated with card from Raynsford Talbott

2 19 Sunday School coloring book undated

Series 1.3.2c Neighborhood/Glenwood Avenue Block Party

2 20 Glenwood Ave Block Party 1982-85

2 21 Glenwood Ave Block Party 1986-91

2 22 Glenwood Ave Block Party 1992-93, undated

Series 1.3.2d Restricted

FC 22 58 Report cards for Sharon Talbot from Waynflete 1968-76

FC 22 58 Report cards for Rachel Talbot from Waynflete 1973-76

FC 22 59 Report cards for Regina and Robin Talbot from 1971, 1975-76 Longfellow School

Series 1.3.2e Oversize

Mpcs 7 Dr 2, f 4 Family History Newspaper Reproductions 1991 Feb

Mpcs 7 Dr 2, f 5 Family History Newspaper Reproductions and 1991 Feb transparencies

3 William Edgerton Talbot Bangor Grammar Schools 1923 Jun 15 Diploma

3 Arvella Luritta McIntyre Bangor Grammar Schools 1925 Jun 19 Diploma

Mpcs 7 Dr 2, f 6 Mother’s Day Cards 1987, undated

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action

1 1 AARP Celebrating Diversity Booklet 1990 159

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

1 1 AARP Bulletin vol. 32, no. 3 1991 Mar

1 2 AARP Leadership Council Information 1992 Apr 1

1 2 AARP Minority Affairs Spokesperson Appointment 1992 Apr Materials

1 2 AARP Board of Directors Meeting Highlights 1991 Apr 22

1 2 AARP Minority Affairs Staff Area Assignments 1992 Jun 5

1 2 AARP New England Conference on Economic 1992 Sep Security Materials

1 2 AARP Minority Affairs Spokespersons 1992 Aug 24 Administrative Meeting Information

1 3 AARP Minority Affairs Spokespersons Training and 1992 Leadership Council

1 3 AARP 22nd Annual Legislative Weekend of the 1992 Sep Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

1 3 Invitation to AARP National Legislative Council 1992 Sep hearing on healthcare reform

1 3 Letter to Nonata Garcia about Black History 1992 Oct 16 presentation at AARP Administrative Meeting

1 3 Invitation to AARP National Leadership Orientation 1992 Oct 28 Conference

1 3 Area Wide AARP Leadership Council Conference 1992 Nov 6

1 3 Handwritten note from Cecile regarding J. Gervais 1992 Nov 30 Collectibles

1 3 AARP Expenditures 1992-1993 1992-93

1 4 AARP Area 2 and Area 6 Joint Planning Meeting on 1993 Aug Minority Issues

1 5 AARP Minority Affairs Spokesperson Re- 1993 Apr 26 appointment and copies

1 5 AARP Minority Concerns Meeting 1993 160

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

1 5 Copy of speech “I Too Sing, America” by Frances E. 1994 Jan 9 Hawthorne, AARP Minority Affairs Spokesperson

1 5 Request for feedback on AARP National Leadership 1994 Jan 11 Orientation Conference

1 5 AARP Maine State Legislative Committee Meeting 1994 Materials with Maine Human Rights Commission Annual Report Fiscal Year 1992-1993

1 6 AARP Legacy Awards Materials 1994

1 6 AARP Minority Affairs Spokesperson Re- 1994 Apr 25 appointment

1 6 Request for suggestions for potential minority 1994 May 21 leaders for AARP from Ron Stewart

1 6 AARP press release memo from Carrie Bacon 1994 Jun 1

1 6 Copy of letter to Ernest Mauriner from Richard 1994 Jun 26 Bowman regarding AARP 1994-1995 officers

1 6 Healthcare Reform 1994 Jun

1 6 Letter from Ron Stewart of AARP to Leo Martin 1994 Jul 27 regarding “Anchor of the Soul” film

1 6 Minutes of July 12 AARP Meeting undated

1 6 AARP News press release on Talbot’s work on 1994 Aug 8 healthcare reform

1 6 AARP Area 1 Volunteer Leadership Roster 1994 Aug

1 6 The Diversity Connection AARP Newsletter vol. 1, 1994 Sep no. 2

1 6 Copy of letter to Sophia Dodge from Glenn S. 1994 Oct 12 Koocher regarding AARP State Legislative Committee

1 6 Handwritten note from Carrie Bacon undated

1 6 Handwritten notes 1994 Nov 19

1 6 Perspectives in Health Promotion and Aging, vol. 5, 1990 no. 5 161

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

1 7 Copy of article from Toledo Magazine Sun Bros. undated Circus “AARP: Unit pushes agenda for elderly, but draws fire”

1 7 Copy of The Blade article “power and money” 1994 Dec 4

1 7 Notes on diversity undated

1 7 AARP “Recruiting for Cultural Diversity” notes undated

1 7 Information on AARP Insurance undated

1 8 Epilepsy Foundation of America Annual Report 1973

1 8 Copy of National Spokesman article “ESM annual 1974 meeting: Rep. Kyros talks about epilepsy and a national plan”

1 8 History of the Epilepsy Movement in the United 1974 States Booklet

1 8 Epilepsy Foundation of America Maine Chapter 1975 May 21 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

1 8 Note to Sen Cummings, Sen Conley, Sen Graham, 1975 Rep. Hews, Rep Clark, Rep Bachrach with copy of information on Epilepsy Dance Marathon fundraiser

1 9 Epilepsy Foundation of America Bylaws & Board 1975 Committee Practices

1 9 Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine Chapter 1975 Jun 30 Income and Expense Statement

1 9 The Maine Chapter Epilepsy Foundation of America 1975 Jun pamphlet (2c.)

1 9 Letter from Rick Gunn, Epilepsy Foundation of 1975 Jul 15 America

1 9 Status Report from the Epilepsy Foundation of 1975 Jul 29 America Maine Chapter Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Board

1 9 Epilepsy Foundation of America Maine Chapter 1975 Aug 12 Board Directory

1 9 Request for information for consideration as a 1975 Aug 14 possible Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine Chapter Board member 162

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

1 10 Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine Chapter 1975 materials including meeting agendas, minutes, memoranda, Board rosters, information on fundraisers and workshops

1 11 Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine Chapter 1975-76 Materials including meeting minutes, rosters, materials related to proposed legislation “Funds to Assist Maine Residents with Epilepsy and Their Families”, and dance marathon fundraiser

1 12 Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine Chapter 1976 Materials, including meeting notes, rosters, and memoranda

1 13 Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine Chapter 1977 Materials, including letters from Herb Leavitt urging the reinstatement of the Maine Chapter and fundraising

1 14 Informational materials on epilepsy 1974, undated

1 14 Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine Chapter undated Membership

1 14 Campaign Suggested Plan of Action for Epilepsy undated Foundation of America/Maine Chapter

2 15 Information on Epilepsy and its consequences undated

2 15 List of Maine laws related to epilepsy undated

2 15 Suzanne T. Fulton business card with note, per undated request of Herb Leavitt with Epilepsy Foundation of America informational materials

2 15 Epilepsy Foundation of America Welcome to the undated EFA Board of Directors

2 15 Epilepsy Foundation of America Project Proposal undated

2 15 Epilepsy Foundation of America solicitation undated

2 16 Bylaws of Epilepsy Foundation of America/Maine undated Chapter, Inc.

2 17 Handwritten information on epilepsy undated 163

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1975 Mar 2 17 Spokesman vol. VIII, no. 3

2 17 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1975 Jun Spokesman vol. VIII, no. 6

2 17 Epilepsy Foundation of America National vol. VIII, 1975 Sep no. 8

2 18 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1976 Nov Spokesman vol. IX, no. 8, Symposium Report

2 18 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1977 Mar Spokesman vol. X, no. 2

2 18 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1977 Jul Spokesman vol. X, no. 6

2 19 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1977 Spokesman vol. X, no. 8, Conference Issue

2 19 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1980 May Spokesman vol. 13, no. 4

2 20 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1980 Sep Spokesman vol. 13, no. 7

2 20 Epilepsy Foundation of America National 1980 Oct Spokesman vol. 13, no. 8

2 21 "Commission for the Control of Epilepsy and Its 1976-78, Consequences" Materials (1 of 7) undated

2 22 "Commission for the Control of Epilepsy and Its 1975-77, Consequences" Materials (2 of 7) undated

2 23 "Commission for the Control of Epilepsy and Its 1977-78, Consequences" Materials (3 of 7) undated

2 24 "Commission for the Control of Epilepsy and Its 1974 Consequences" Materials (4 of 7)

2 25 "Commission for the Control of Epilepsy and Its 1974, 1976-[77], Consequences" Materials (5 of 7) undated

2 26 "Commission for the Control of Epilepsy and Its 1975-76, Consequences" Materials (6 of 7) undated

2 27 "Commission for the Control of Epilepsy and Its 1976-77, Consequences" Materials (7 of 7) undated 164

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

2 28 Additional Materials on Commission for the Control 1977, undated of Epilepsy and Its Consequences

2 29 Greater Portland Epilepsy Association letter 1979

2 29 New Directions: The Newsletter of the Pine Tree 1980 Aug 14 Epilepsy Association

2 29 New Directions: The Newsletter of the Pine Tree 1980 Oct Epilepsy Association

2 29 New Directions: The Newsletter of the Pine Tree 1980 Nov Epilepsy Association

2 29 By-Laws of the Pine Tree Epilepsy Association, Inc. 1982 Nov 23

2 29 Letter from Cheryl L. Underwood regarding 1983 July fundraiser planning meeting with response letter and informational materials from Pine Tree Epilepsy Association

2 29 Pine Tree Epilepsy Association Board of Directors 1983-84 Roster

2 29 Letter about end of Pine Tree Epilepsy Association 1992 with Branch News

2 29 Newspaper clipping “New epilepsy drug” Undated

2 29 “Epilepsy: hope through research” pamphlet 1972a

3 30 New England Circle Event Program 1975 Mar 9

3 30 Note from Jerry Dunfey with World Paper pilot issue 1978 Apr

3 30 Note from Jerry Dunfey with New England Circle ’80 1980 Publication

3 31 Twentieth Anniversary New England Circle 1994 Catherine A. Dunfey Award Program

3 32 Athletics Congress of the USA Receipts and Senior 1985 Summer Track and Field schedule

3 32 Athletics Congress of the USA Receipt and Senior 1985, 1987 Summer Track and Field Schedule 165

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

3 32 The Athletics Congress/USA Record vol. 7, no. 2 1986

3 32 Evening Express clipping “Senior Games lure 1987 Jun 26 Bicknell back to court”

3 32 Maine Senior Games Inc. Program (2c.) 1987 Jun 27

3 32 Portland Press Herald clipping “Maine Senior 1987 Jun 26 Games scheduled at two sites”

3 32 Maine Senior Games event information and Undated competition number

3 32 Maine Sunday Telegram clipping with Maine Senior 1987 Jun 28 Games results

3 32 Letter requesting feedback on Maine Senior Games 1987 Jul 6

3 33 Copy of “Beyond Self” article 1988

3 33 Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging, including 1988 advisory council meeting minutes, information on catastrophic health insurance, education committee, and Elderly Needs Task Force

3 34 Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging, including 1988 Education Committee, Title III funding, Blaine House Conference, meeting minutes, John B. Truslow MD Advocacy Award

3 35 Maine Senior Games clippings, copies, and 1988 transparencies

3 36 Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging, including 1988-89, Guardianship Rights and Responsibilities Act of undated 1988 information, Title III Funding, Truslow Award, meeting minutes, rosters, events

3 37 Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging, including 1990, 1994, Maine Senior Games, report on elderly in undated Cumberland County, and “an Educational Series for Employees Interested in Helping Their Older Parents”

3 38 Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging, including 1989, undated Maine Senior Games and Fashions Over 50 166

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.3 Groups and Community Action (cont.)

3 39 Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging services undated brochure with brochure printing items

3 40 Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging, including 1987, undated Services for Older Citizens brochure, “SMAA” folder with information on various senior organizations

3 41 Veterans For Peace, including convention 1988, 1990 information, newsletters

3 42 Vision 2020 1988-90

3 43 Center for Vision and Policy 1988, 1991-94

3 44 Eastern Seaboard Apprenticeship Conference 1977 Jun

4 44 Healthy Families Maine Conference 1994 Feb 18

4 44 1980 Maine Perspective 1980 Oct 23

4 44 Maine Summit on Justice and the Economy 1993 Invitation

4 44 General Meeting on Youth, Portland, Maine undated

4 44 Ingraham Volunteers, Inc. 1989 Oct 3

4 45 Maine Leadership Council 1993 Sep 23

4 45 Maine Medical Center with Maine Environmental 1984-85 Research Newsletter, vol. 3 no. 1

4 45 Sweetser Male Mentor Invitation 1992 Sep 29

4 45 Portland YWCA Public Affairs Committee Meeting 1974 Mar 18 Invitation

4 45 We the People N.E., Inc. 1993, undated

Series 1.3.4 Papers. Personal Papers. Collecting Materials

1 1 African American Collectibles, Memorabilia 1985-1987 167 Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.3.4 Papers. Personal Papers. Collecting Materials (cont.)

1 2 African American Collectibles, Memorabilia 1987 (including an incomplete copy of a collector's magazine entitled Black Ethnic Collectibles, which contains an article written by Gerald Talbot)

1 3 African American Collectibles, Memorabilia 1988-1990

1 4 African American Collectibles, Memorabilia 1991-1995

1 5 African American Collectibles, Memorabilia undated

1 6 African American Collectibles, Memorabilia undated

1 7 African American Collectibles, Memorabilia undated

1 8 African American Media, Books 1985-1988, 1991

1 9 African American Media, Books 1994, undated

1 10 African American Media, Audio/Video 1988, 1990, undated

1 11 Other (materials related to general collecting and 1961, 1974, collectibles) 1981-1990, 1992-1994

1 12 Other (materials related to general collecting and 1994, 1995, collectibles) undated

Series 1.4 Papers. Subject Files.

Series 1.4.1 Papers. Subject Files. Community

1 1 Resource directories for the Portland, Maine area 1974, 1978, 1985-1986, undated

1 2 Events (including Maine's First International 1973, 1984, Multicultural Festival, Festival of the World's 1985-1988, Children, and the Sankofa Festival) 1990, 1991, 1995, undated

1 3 Down East and Greater Portland (2c.), magazines, 1978 with two articles by Gerald Talbot: 'Maine's Surprising Legislature' and 'A Time of Change for Blacks' 168

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.4.1 Papers. Subject Files. Community (cont.)

1 4 Maine Historical Society, Quarterly, vol. 21, no. 1, 1981, 1985 "page #63 etc." written in pen; Maine Historical Society Quarterly, Maine Abolitionists, vol. 25, no. 1

1 5 Artists in Maine (AIM), magazine, with "pg. 24 1987-1988, 1990 David Driskell" hand written on the front page; Maine Cultural Guide, brochure

1 6 Holocaust Human Rights Center of Maine, vol. 6, 1991, 1992 no. 4 (with a letter to Mr. Talbot and 2 other enclosures), newsletter; The Scoop Published By The People With AIDS Coalition of Maine, vol. 3, no. 8, newsletter; Maine Share Monitor, newsletter

1 7 “A Kaleidoscope of Cultures, A report of immigrant 1994, undated populations and linguistic statistics in the State of Maine and the City of Portland” produced by Portland Police Department: Office of Cultural Affairs; Flyer for "Maine Adoption Placement Services' (3c.); United Way Bulletin, vol. 4, no. 2; The Gate, an Ecumenical Coffee House, flyer; Southern Maine Community Cultural Initiative handout

1 8 Newspaper, Maine's Hurricane Edna, Pictorial 1954 Review - 1954, Published by Guy Gannett Publishing Co. (2c.)

1 9 Newspapers, Maine's Hurricane of '54, Pictorial [1954] Review, Published by Guy Gannett Publishing Co.

1 10 News clippings, includes various clippings related to 1968, 1972, the people and area of Portland, Maine 1975, 1978- (events/names of possible interest, include: William 1983, 1988-1991 Mannette, Mack Stokes, Joe Driscoll, Walter Scrubb, Bishop L. Buckley, Gery Peaco, abuse at Baxter school for deaf)

1 11 News clippings 1991, 1992, 1993

1 12 News clippings, including: News and Views, 1994, 1995 "Newsreal" article about Gerry Talbot as chairman of the Greater Portland Bias Crime Task Force

1 13 News clippings undated 169

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.4.2 Papers. Subject Files. Grants

1 14 Includes grant guides and applications 1977, [1980], 1985, 1989

Series 1.4.3 Papers. Subject Files. Museums/Archivists

1 15 Various materials, including newsletters and letters 1978, 1980, from Maine archivist organizations, etc. 1990, 1991- 1993, undated

Series 1.4.4 Papers. Subject Files. Older Americans Meeting the Challenge

2 16 Materials put out by Senator Bill Cohen 1992, undated

Series 1.4.5 Papers. Subject Files. Portland Jetport

2 17 Information related to the debate over changing the 1981-1982 name of the Portland Jetport

Series 1.4.6 Papers. Subject Files. SALT II

2 18 Government information explaining the Strategic 1979 Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union (SALT) and urging to action

Series 1.4.7 Papers. Subject Files. Schools

Series 1.4.7a Colby College

2 19 Information regarding the Mayflower Hill Scholars 1981, 1991 Program; Printed Program for the 170th Commencement Exercises (2c.)

Series 1.4.7b University of Maine

2 20 Various USM information, including: article entitled 1973, 1977, "Renamed USM group serves all minorities"; 1980, 1985, Chancellor's Newsletter; news clippings related to 1988, 1989 USM, as well as invitations and event information

2 21 Various USM information, including: "Thank you" 1989, 1990 notes written to Gerald Talbot; information on The Child and Family Institute, etc.

2 22 Various USM information, including: University 1991, 1992, Strategic Plan 1992-1997; an announcement of the 1993, [1994] creation of the African American Archive of Maine; Community Leadership Institute 170

Box Folder Description Date(s)

Series 1.4.7b University of Maine

2 23 UMOOSE information 1985, undated

2 24 Edmund S. Muskie Institute materials 1990

2 25 Edmund S. Muskie Institute Board of Visitors 1990-1991 materials (1 of 2)

2 26 Edmund S. Muskie Institute Board of Visitors 1992-1994 materials (2 of 2)

2 27 UMO Coach - Information regarding hiring a football 1989-1990 coach

Series 1.4.7c Waynflete School

2 28 Various information related to Waynflete: an 1975, 1984, account bill addressed to Gerald Talbot, two alumni 1987, 1995 bulletins and a program for the 1994 Community Celebration Day

Series 1.4.7d Miscellaneous/Other Schools

2 29 Bowdoin College: Invitation from the Afro-American 1991, undated Society of Bowdoin to a reception for Senator Julian Bond; and a handwritten note from Harriet Richards with tickets to "Ntozake Shange"

Series 1.4.8 Papers. Subject Files. Sexual Harassment

2 30 Information collected by Rachel (Talbot) Ross, 1993 University of San Diego sexual harassment resources

2 31 Information collected by Rachel (Talbot) Ross, 1994 University of San Diego sexual harassment resources

Series 1.4.9 Papers. Subject Files. Three East Video Productions

2 32 Information from Allan A. Swenson, of Three East 1991-1994 Video productions, regarding production of Grandfriends Rainbow Family TV Project and agent proposal

Series 1.5 Papers. Ephemera

Notes and items without an obvious direct link to 1978, 1991, other items in collection, including: “pumpkin bread” undated recipe and various note pads etc. 171

Box Folder Description Date

Series 2 Posters.

Series 2.1 Posters. University of Southern Maine

Mpcs 4 Dr 1, f USM posters 1983-1994, 1-2 undated

Series 2.2 Posters. Made by Talbot

Mpcs 4 Dr 1, f State of Maine H.P. 271 - L.D. 242; poster [1975] 4 announcing the act designating a Commemorative Day in Remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. (print and negative)

Mpcs 4 Dr 1, f Graphics produced for Black Education and c. 1980s 5 Cultural History, Inc. (B.E.A.C.H.)

Mpcs 4 Dr 1, f What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black?; 1989 6 poster made with the poem written by Margaret Burroughs. (negatives and prints of various sizes)

Mpcs 4 Dr 1, f Portland: a history in black; poster made of the 1985 6 article that appeared in the Maine Sunday Telegram May 19, 1985

Mpcs 4 Dr 1, f Jazz. Abdullah Ibraham in Concert for South c. 1980s 6 Africa; drawing of Africa in black and white

Mpcs 4 Dr 1, f Maine Marks Martin Luther King Birthday; 1990 7 reproductions of Portland Press Herald article, January 16, 1990, p.67, Metro Edition

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f NAT LOVE (1845-1915?); cardboard cutout of undated 8 subject, created from printed material

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f EDMONA LEWIS (1845-1890); cardboard cutout undated 9 of subject, created from printed material

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f "There’s so much Good in the Worst of us..."; undated 10 graphic produced by Talbot. Poem is unattributed. An Inkwell and G.E.T. appear in the lower right hand corner. (negatives and positives in assorted sizes)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f Brochure: Information about reproduction (print) of undated 11 the Peter Paul Rubens painting "Head of a Negro". (brochure is in layout form, for printing) 172 Box Folder Description Date

Series 2.2 Posters. Made by Talbot (cont.)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f "The Politics of Religious Dissent", graphic with undated 12 quotation of Pastor Martin Niemoller

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f "How far you go in life...", small graphic with undated 12 quotation of George Washington Carver (2c.)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f THOMAS G. BROWN; copy of an advertisement undated 12 for a druggist in Bangor, ME

Mcps 4 Dr 2, f Rev. D. Green, A Fugitive Slave; poster describing undated 13 narrative of his life to be given at Abyssinian Church in Portland, ME on July 7, at 8 o’clock; (3c.: white type on black background, black type on gray background, black type on white background)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f I have a dream; drawing of Dr. King and speech undated 14 against black background. (3c., various sizes)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968); photo undated 15 mechanicals of a drawing of King hanging in Talbot’s house with biographical information at bottom. (multiple copies, different sizes, negatives and prints, some without the biographical description)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f Reproduction of the Emancipation Proclamation undated 16 signed by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, Library of Congress. (positive and negative copies, plus negative)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f Black History Month; graphics headline in two undated 17 different sizes

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f Collage of starving Ethiopians; four photographs undated 17 and one drawing

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f To Basie With Love; caricature of Count Basie and undated 17 piano, includes names of cast, reproduction of a sign/advertisement for the event (2c.)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f Carter Goodwin Woodson (1875-1950); drawing undated 17 and biographical information produced from printed material 173 Box Folder Description Date

Series 2.2 Posters. Made by Talbot (cont.)

Mpcs 4 Dr 2, f The Nation’s Problem; excerpts from a speech by undated 17 Frederick Douglass

Mpcs 4 Dr 3, f Drawing of Union Station clock tower, train station [1969] 3 and adjoining station building. (3c., 2 different sizes)

Mpcs 4 Dr 3, f Maine in the Days of the Klan; poster made from 1969 3 article in the Maine Sunday Telegram, 1969 Feb 29; mounted on foam core

Mpcs 4 Dr 7 Black Education and Cultural History, Inc. [1980] "Papers"; articles of incorporation and newspaper article about BEACH mounted in a box for display

Mpcs 4 Dr 7 Maine US Routes - Turnpike - Interstate; map with 1973 gold dots depicting locations of the Underground Railroad. Constructed by Talbot with a box and lid for transportation and display

Mpcs 4 Dr 8 Souvenir Edition 20 Year History, NAACP; pages 1980s from the book arranged as a traveling exhibit. The pages are mounted inside an empty 16" x 20" film box, with a lid

Mpcs 4 Dr 9 Souvenir Edition 20 Year History, NAACP; pages 1980s from the book arranged as a traveling exhibit. The pages are mounted inside two empty 16" x 20" film boxes, with lids

Mpcs 4 Dr 16- Greater Portland Celebration 350; posters made 1985 19 from the article that appeared in the Evening Express, Portland, Maine, May 29, 1982 (8c.)

Series 2.3 Posters. Events/Information

Mpcs 4 Dr 4-6, Events/Information Posters 1963-1995, 10-11, f undated 18-42

Series 2.4 Posters. Politics

Mpcs 4 Dr 11- Politics Posters 1968-1994, 13, f undated 43-54 174 Box Folder Description Date

Series 2.5 Posters. People/Groups

Mpcs 4 Dr 14- People/Groups Posters 1965-1990, 15, 20- undated 21, f 55-69

Series 3 Objects.

Series 3.1 Objects. Africa

Box 6 Walking stick, carved from black colored wood undated with the image of a man carved into the handle and a serpent wrapped around the length of the stick

Dr 1 Bust of an African male. Carved from wood. 6” tall undated

Dr 1 Bust of an African female. Carved from wood. This undated matches the item above. 6” tall

Dr 31 Shaker made from gourd. Decorated with strings undated of beads. 7” x 4”

Dr 31 Carved wooden child's toy with rattle inside. undated Represents a face with straw beard and braided hair. 10" x 2"

Dr 31 Carved wooden child's toy. Similar to above but undated does not have a beard. 4" x 2"

Dr 31 A pair of maracas made from gourds with wood undated handles. Geometric design carved in surface. Each 9” x 3”

Dr 31 Clay smoking pipe depicting figure of man with undated head of a cow with headdress. Hollow reed shaft. 7.5” x 2.5”

Dr 31 Carved wooden mask, wall decoration. 12.5” x 7” undated 175 Box Folder Description Date

Series 3.2 Objects. African America

Dr 31 Chain and restraining device, possibly used on [1800s] slave ship. Wrought iron, 10' long. Includes neck collar. Purchased (auction) at antique store in Kennebunkport, Maine. Auction tag is still present. Store's tag gives date as early 1800s.

Dr 31 Iron slave prisoner handcuffs. Two cuffs connect undated by an eyelet. What may be a key is still present.

Dr 31 Iron slave/prisoner ankle cuff, semicircular with undated adjustable locking appendages. Serrations inside the cuff are designed to cause injury to a slave that attempted to flee by running. 4.5” x 5.5”

Dr 1 Bust of Harriet Tubman, made by Inge Hardison of undated N.Y., NY, who is listed in the Book, "1,000 Successful Blacks" (in collection). Gerald Talbot met Inge Hardison during a trip to New York. 8” tall on 4” x 4” wooden base.

Dr 2 Bust of Tuskegee Airman. Purchased from a sale undated at P & L Enterprise, Temple Hills, MD, 1992. 8” tall on 4” x 9” wooden base.

Dr 4 Sambo stereotypic ceramic figurine with head in 1988 alligator’s mouth. Collectible pottery purchased during a trip to Washington, D.C. 6” x 5” x 3”

Dr 2 Bust of Dr. Mary Mcleod Bethune, made by Inge 1965 Hardison. 8” tall on wooden base. Box with biographical information. Base and biographical information by Gerald Talbot.

Dr 2 Bust of Dr. Richard Drew, developer of blood undated plasma storage system, made by Inge Hardison. 8.5” tall. Box with biographical information made by Gerald Talbot.

Dr 3 Bust of Lewis Howard Latimer, made by Inge 1967 Hardison.8.5” tall. Box with biographical information made by Gerald Talbot.

Dr 3 Bust of Granville T. Woods, made by Inge 1965 Hardison. 9” tall. Box with biographical information made by Gerald Talbot. 176 Box Folder Description Date

Series 3.2 Objects. African America (cont.)

Dr 32 Darkie Tooth Paste: 125 ml size toothpaste made [c. 1980s] by Hawley & Hazel (affiliate of Colgate), in printed box, 8” x 2” x 1.5”. Purchased by Charlie Kirk. Gerald Talbot commented that the box received adverse reaction when displayed. Note: Darkie Toothpaste was sold in the Asian market and was withdrawn from the market after 1985 largely because of a letter writing campaign by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

Dr 3 Bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made by Inge 1976 Hardison. 10.5” tall. Box with biographical information made by Gerald Talbot.

Dr 4 Bust of Matthew Alexander Henson, made by Inge 1988 Hardison. 8.25” tall. Box with biographical information made by Gerald Talbot.

Dr 4 Bust of Benjamin Banneker, made by Inge undated Hardison. 8” tall. Box with biographical information made by Gerald Talbot.

Dr 31 Bust of African American figure. Plaster with black undated painted finish, wall mount. 6” tall

Dr 32 George W. Carver/Booker T. Washington silver 1952 half dollar. Inscription on back reads: "Americanism, Freedom And Opportunity For All." In wooden case. Purchased at a coin show in Biddeford, Maine

Dr 32 Booker T. Washington 1946 half dollar. Inscription 1946 on back reads, "From Log Cabin To Hall Of Fame."

Dr 32 Medallion from the King Center, Atlanta, GA. 1990s Portrait of MLK on front. Inscription on reverse reads: "Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve." Purchased at the King Center. 2.5” diameter

Dr 32 Eight matchboxes in case with drawings and 1976 biographical descriptions of African American luminaries. Produced as a collectible object. Acquired by Gerald Talbot at an NAACP convention. 177 Box Folder Description Date

Series 3.2 Objects. African America (cont.)

Dr 4 Johnny Griffin bust. Painted ceramic, wall undated mountable, produced by Bretby of England. 5" tall. Purchased during a trip to Washington, D.C.

Box 1 Metal sign with Robertson's Golden Shred undated Marmalade trademark ‘gollywog’ figure holding marmalade jar. Reproduction, made in England, purchased in the Washington, D.C. area by Gerald Talbot. 6.5” x 14”

Empty ‘Silver Shred Marmalade’ jar, acquired by undated Box 1 Gerald Talbot as a collectible item

Box 2 Gerald Talbot's Army dog tags 1953

Box 2 Gerald Talbot's nameplate, placed by a clerk for 1970s legislative hearings and meetings

Box 2 Gerald Talbot's Maine State Representative 1973-78 automobile license plates. Depicted on the plates are the state seal, Gerald Talbot's house seat number, and the year (3c.)

Box 2 License plates, Maine lobster license plate with 1984, 1989 the lettering ‘NAACP’, 1989 (2c). Maine license plate with lettering 'NAACP', 1984. Gerald Talbot's personal plates

Box 2 Commemorative automobile plate with inscription: undated "In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Spirit Of Freedom, Justice And Human Dignity." "Freedom Ride USA." Red with black letters. Talbot indicates that these were placed on his car

Box 3 Pewter mug labeled "1969 Winner." Made by 1969 Talbot to present at a youth group's athletic competition

Box 3 Pewter mug labeled ‘1969 Loser’, as above 1969

Box 3 Pair of wooden bookends with capital letter ‘T’ on c. 1945-46 each. Made by Talbot in the fourth grade

Box 4 Assorted athletic uniforms. ‘Celtics #88’, Talbot's 1940s uniforms from a local Bangor league (Carver Club), sponsored by Wright's Sporting Goods 178 Box Folder Description Date

Series 3.2 Objects. African America (cont.)

Box 4 Talbot's football jersey from junior high school undated

Box 5 Yellow t-shirt imprinted "Maine Shares the Dream, 1983 March on Washington Aug. 27 1983, [NAACP]"

Dr 33 Ice fishing gear that belonged to Talbot's undated grandfather or great-grandfather. Spools to hold the line are hand-made

Box 7 Fishing pole. Cork-handled fishing reel with open undated reel, line, and sinker. 36”

Dr 32 Tin mask with paper inscription on back given to undated Talbot as a Grandfather's Day gift by his neighbors (Liz, David, Sarah, Jesse, Ray).

Dr 5 Plaster bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. Sold by the 1980s MEEK Corp., Atlanta, GA. Purchased through advertisement in Ebony magazine. 14” tall

Dr 32 Soul Food Dinner tickets, fundraising event for the 1976 NAACP, Portland Branch. Nearly full box, 8.75" x 2.5" x 4"

Dr 33 Shadow box labeled; "Where There’s No Will early 1980s There’s No Way." Made by Maine artist Harper of Woolwich, ME. Purchased from the artist. 11” x 14” x 2”

Dr 34 Gold Dust Twins laundry powder advertisement, undated most likely part of a shipping crate used as a billboard. Acquired at a flea market in Maine

Dr 32 Colored/White restroom sign. Black lettering on 1929 white painted glass by B&J Signs

Box 12 Display bases with biographical information for undated busts of Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Charles Richard Drew, and Matthew Alexander Henson

Box 13 Display bases with biographical information for undated busts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis Howard Latimer, and Granville T. Woods 179 Box Folder Description Date

Series 3.3 Objects. America.

Dr 5 Bust of John F. Kennedy. Metal, marble base. 8” undated tall

Dr 5 Bust of John F. Kennedy. Ceramic, wooden base. undated 11” tall

Box 9 Framed Ku Klux Klan charter for Androscoggin 1925 chapter, Auburn, Maine, 1925. 22” x 23”

Dr 32 Tin of Edgeworth Extra High Grade Ready c.1910 Rubbed Smoking Tobacco. Larus & Bros. Co, Richmond, VA

Dr 32 White handled pocket knife, Ku Klux Klansman undated engraved in red on the handle. Given to Talbot by Charlie Kirk

Dr 32 White handled pocket knife, Ku Klux Klansman undated engraved in blue with the words “Loyal Order KKK.” Given to Talbot by Charlie Kirk

Dr 32 Commemorative coin. Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth 1965 President. Lincoln Memorial on reverse. Gold colored. 2’’ diameter

Dr 33 Folded United States flag with cord attached undated

Dr 32 Painted ceramic face, wall decoration. Purchased undated at a yard sale, 1970s. 3.25” x 2”

Dr 32 Colored glaze ceramic mask by Karen Stubb, New 1970s Orleans. Purchased at a yard sale, 1970s. 7” x 6”

Box 5 Eight wooden gavels of various sizes. Collected by 1973-1978 Talbot when a state representative

Box 2 Confederate States of America currency, undated reproductions by Maine Printing Company

Dr 33 Commemorative plate of China, Maine (formerly undated Harlem, Maine), with view of the town and its history. Produced by the town 180 Box Folder Description Date

Series 3.3 Objects. America (cont.)

Box 8 “Welcome to Our Home Town”. Hospitality kit 1976 produced by the Citizens Committee for the Democratic National Convention, Inc., July 12-15, 1976. Inside are brochures, guide books, newspaper articles, posters, and keepsakes from the Convention. Anita Talbot was a Maine delegate. 7” x 12” x 18”

Mpcs 4 Dr 25 Dry-erase calendar given to Gerald E. Talbot by undated friends. Attached is a card signed by Liz & David.

Mpcs 4 Dr 25 Bangor High School felt banner. Gerald Talbot is a c. 1960s graduate of Bangor High, but this banner was collected at a later date

Mpcs 4 Dr 25 El Negro; original painting on canvas. Created by undated a fellow employee while Gerald Talbot worked in the composing room of the Portland Press Herald. No signature or date

Dr 6 Pins, buttons, nametags, ribbons and campaign [1960s-80s] buttons. The campaign buttons are mostly from presidential elections, some state and local. Ribbons and nametags from NAACP functions. Pins, buttons, etc., dealing with civil rights as well as travel mementos

Dr 34 Wooden board with eyelets used to display items 1960s listed above. Made by Talbot

Box 10 Dorothy Brooks Davis' Diploma from Bangor High 1924 School. Davis was Talbot's neighbor in Bangor

Box 10 Dorothy Brooks Davis’ grammar school diploma 1920 from Bangor Grammar School, Bangor, Maine

Box 11 Scrapbook of newspaper clippings about Martin 1986 Luther King, Jr.'s holiday trip in Maine. Clippings are from the Portland Press Herald, Evening Express, and Maine Sunday Telegram. The scrapbook was acquired by Gerald Talbot when it was discarded by the Portland Press Herald 181 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4 Photographs

Series 4.1 Photographs. Advocacy

Series 4.1.1 Photographs. Advocacy. Civil Rights Events

1 1 Photo 264: Negro History Week Celebration. 1973 Feb Valerie Fisher cuts the cake, flanked by James Johnson, SMTC, and Emory Dodge

1 1 Photo 348: Negro History Week Event. l-r Bob 1968 Feb 12 Teague, Samuel Bromfield (UM-Portland), Alice Rivers (UM-Portland), Harold Richardson

Series 4.1.2 Photographs. Advocacy. Civil Rights Organizations

1 2 Photo 10: Maine Association for Black Progress, [early 1800s] Portland. l-r Lucille Shepard, unidentified couple, Leonard Cummings

1 2 Photo 196: Donna Purdy, coordinator of the 1987 Oct 1 Coalition to Undo Racism. Neville Knowles is behind her

Series 4.1.3 Photographs. Advocacy. Civil Right Leaders

1 3 Photo 366: Studio portrait of Bill Booth, Head of 1967 Human Rights Commission, NYC

1 3 Photo 111: James Mathews, Dorothy Garrison 1968 Oct 23 Talbot, Gerald Talbot, Anita Talbot, presumably discussing Dick Gregory's visit to Portland

1 3 Photo 119: Arrival of Dick Gregory at Portland [1968] airport. l-r Gerald Talbot, Rachel Talbot, Dick Gregory, Sonny Cummings, Renee Talbot, Gary Merril

1 3 Photo 215: Dick Gregory speaking in Luther [1968] Bonney Hall, UM-Portland

1 3 Photo 216: Mark Lane and Dick Gregory 1967-68

1 3 Photo 217: Dick Gregory and Mark Lane, [1968] Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, speaking at UM-Portland

1 3 Photo 218: Dick Gregory in suit and tie speaking [1968?] animatedly in front of microphones 182 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.1.3 Photographs. Advocacy. Civil Right Leaders (cont.)

1 3 Photo 219: Another view of Dick Gregory [1968?] speaking animatedly in front of microphones

1 3 Photo 133: Enlargement from photo 119. l-r Dick 1968 Gregory, Sonny Cummings, Renee Talbot, Gary Merrill

1 3 Photo 170: Marked-up photograph of Cesar 1974 Aug 7 Chavez and his bodyguard with Gerald Talbot. Cesar Chavez gave a speech at Franklin Park, Portland, on August 7, 1974

1 3 Photo 171: Cesar Chavez and his bodyguard with 1974 Aug 7 Gerald Talbot. (2c., prints of photo 170)

1 3 Photo 172: Gerald Talbot conferring with Cesar 1974 Aug 7 Chavez. Cesar Chavez gave a speech at Franklin Park, Portland, Maine, August 7, 1974.

1 3 Photo 309: Government hearing. Tim Wilson is on 1974 Apr 4 the far left. The rest are unidentified

1 3 Photo 167: Gerald Talbot and Tim Wilson. Half- [1980s] tone print

1 3 Photo 213: Jesse Jackson speaking at a news 1988 Feb 11 conference, Portland Jetport. l-r Brenda Humphrey, Portland, Jesse Jackson, Rick Barton, Portland

1 3 Photo 312: At Bowdoin College. Unidentified undated woman with Tim Wilson of the State Department

Series 4.1.4 Photographs. Advocacy. Children’s Advocacy.

1 4 Photo 105: Susan Curtis Trustees [Susan Curtis 1979 May 5 Camp & Foundation]. l-r Bob Dunfey, Anita Talbot, Alice Kayes, unidentified, Joe Angeloni

1 4 Photo 435: Photomechanical copy of photo 105. 1979 May 5 Susan Curtis Trustees [Susan Curtis Camp & Foundation]. l-r Bob Dunfey, Anita Talbot, Alice Kayes, unidentified, Joe Angeloni (2c.)

Series 4.1.5 Photographs. Advocacy. Health Advocacy.

1 5 Photo 266: Pineland Center's (Gray, Maine) 80th undated Celebration. Kathy McGinnis is pushing resident named Judy in a wheelchair 183 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.1.6 Photographs. Advocacy. Marches.

1 6 Photo 349: Larry Muskovitz speaking in front of [c. early City Hall, Portland. Behind him is a sign saying 1970s] "Freeze War, Not Wages"

1 6 Photo 13: Coalition on Undoing Racism on front [1980s] steps of Portland City Hall. Second row left Neville Knowles, top left Regina Phillips, top middle Walter D. Phillips, center Gerald Talbot, right of Gerald Talbot are George Shepard and Anita Talbot

1 6 Photo 262: Tony Pezet, a member of the Human [1980s] Rights Coalition, holding up an anti-apartheid sign in traffic

1 6 Photo 263: Tony Pezet, a member of the Human [1980s] Rights Coalition, holding up an anti-CONTRA sign in traffic

1 6 Photo 32: A demonstration on Exchange Street in undated Portland. Gerald Talbot is toward the rear holding 2 signs, Rachel Talbot at the front

Series 4.1.7 Photographs. Advocacy. General.

1 7 Photo 246: Wire service photograph, Refugees [1990] Suffer in Jordan Sep 4 with caption

Series 4.2 Photographs. Miss Black Teenage Maine

Series 4.2.1 Photographs. Miss Black Teenage Maine. Karlene Carter

1 8 Photo 15: Karlene Carter, winner of the 1973 Miss 1966 Jun 20 Black Teenage Maine Pageant, in Augusta. Karlene spoke as a guest in the House and Senate

1 8 Photo 173: Gerald Talbot escorting Karlene 1973 Jun 20 Carter, Miss Black Teenage Maine, into the Maine House of Representatives chamber to speak to the combined House and Senate. John Cottrel, Jr., applauds at left

1 8 Photo 179: Karlene Carter speaking at the House 1973 [Jun 20] of Representatives, Augusta. Seated behind her are Speaker Richard Hughes and Gerald Talbot 184 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.2.1 Photographs. Miss Black Teenage Maine. Karlene Carter

1 8 Photo 184: Karlene Carter speaking at the House 1973 Jun of Representatives, Augusta. Richard Hughes and Gerald Talbot are seated behind Karlene.

1 8 Photo 286: Miss Black Teenage Maine and 1973 Jun Pageant members with Governor Curtis. l-r Margie Evans, Host/Chaperone, Gov. Curtis, Karlene Carter, pageant winner, Mabel Anderson, Host to Pageant

1 8 Photo 289: Governor Curtis shaking hands with 1973 Jun Karlene Carter

1 8 Photo 292: Karlene Carter speaking in the Maine 1973 Jun 20 Senate

1 8 Photo 395: Karlene Carter speaking in the Maine 1973 Jun 20 House. To her right is House Speaker Richard Hughes

1 8 Photo 252: Contestants in the 1973 Miss Black 1973 Teenage Maine Pageant. back row l-r Mabel Anderson, unidentified, Karlene Carter (winner), Judith Searcy, unidentified, front row l-r Young, Joni Clark, Karen Cummings, unidentified

1 8 Photo 135: Karlene Carter, Miss Black Teenage 1973 Maine, sitting in the Governor's chair, surrounded by Regina Talbot, Governor Ken Curtis, Rachel Talbot, and Robin Talbot

1 8 Photo 183: Gerald Talbot escorting Karlene 1973 Carter out of legislative chamber after her speech

Series 4.2.2 Photographs. Miss Black Teenage Maine. General.

1 9 Photo 313: Preparing for a beauty pageant. l-r [1967] unidentified contestant, Lavinia Williams, Janice Santos

1 9 Photo 314: Cropped version of photo 313, [1967] Preparing for a beauty pageant

1 9 Photo 19: Page from "Souvenir Edition, Twenty 1971 Years, Portland Branch NAACP 1964-1984." Maine Representative to Miss Black Teenage America Pageant and other Maine finalists. 185 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.2.2 Photographs. Miss Black Teenage Maine. General. (cont.)

1 9 Photo 181: Governor Curtis signing bill creating 1971 the Miss Black Teenage Pageant of Maine. l-r Valerie Fisher, Gerald Talbot, Governor Ken Curtis, Robert Talbot, Mrs. Stan Evans, Pageant chaperone

1 9 Photo 278: Vanessa House of Bangor, winner of 1971 the 1971 Miss Black Teenage Maine Pageant. She went to Atlanta to compete in the national Black Teenage Pageant

1 9 Photo 294: Debbie Cummings, Portland, 1971 May contestant in the Miss Black Teenage Maine Pageant

1 9 Photo 328: Joyce Young, Portland, Miss Black 1971 May 27 Teenage Maine Contestant

1 9 Photo 330: Vanessa House, winner, 1971 Miss 1971 Jul Black Teenage Maine Pageant

1 9 Photo 277: Diana Johnson, Miss Black Teenage [1973] Maine contestant

1 9 Photo 326: Joyce Young, Portland, Miss Black [1973] Teenage Maine contestant

1 9 Photo 350: Judith Searcy, Miss Black Teenage [1973] Maine contestant

1 9 Photo 290: Joni Clark, Miss Black Teenage Maine 1973 contestant, Hermon, Maine

1 9 Photo 301: Belinda Dashiell, Auburn, Miss Black 1973 Teenage Maine Pageant contestant

1 9 Photo 317: Cathy Young, Miss Black Teenage [1974] Maine contestant

1 9 Photo 322: Different view of Preparing for a [1974] beauty pageant, as in photo 313

Series 4.3 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays.

Series 4.3.1 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Green Memorial AME Zion Church.

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 427: Old photograph of group of African [late 1800s] Americans. May have been taken at the Green 186 Memorial AME Zion Church in Portland. See Oversize

Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.3.1 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Green Memorial AME Zion Church (cont.)

1 10 Photo 371: Reverend Clarence Tyson and 1965 Dec Reverend Ollie Graves at Green Memorial AME Zion Church

1 10 Photo 180: Formation of State Black Caucus at 1972 Feb 17 Green Memorial AME Zion Church. l-r Dwight Wilson (student at Bowdoin College), Lennie Cummings (President, Maine Association of Black Progress), Gerald Lewis (student at Bowdoin College), Gerald E. Talbot (President, Portland Chapter NAACP), Rev. Dan Collins (Green Memorial AME Zion Church), Tom Herod, Portland

1 10 Photo 347: Yvonne Richardson and Sonie Long 1974 Oct 2 (Mrs. Ronnie Long) and unidentified woman holding up printed material

1 10 Photo 131: Winners of a baking contest at the 1975 Nov Green Memorial AME Zion Church. 1st place Jackie Matthews, 3rd place Monique Collins, 2nd Place Regina Talbot

1 10 Photo 258: Rev. Eli Smith speaking at Green May 9, 1986 Memorial AME Zion Church in Portland

1 10 Photo 132: Children's choir at Green Memorial undated AME Zion Church. Back row Debbie Cummings, unidentified, unidentified, Daryl McElwain, J. Alice- Colvin, front row unidentified, Rachel Talbot, [? McElwain], Karen Cummings, Regina Talbot, Pamela Cummings

1 10 Photo 248: Mrs. Florence Nichols, member of undated Green Memorial AME Zion Church, working on quilt

1 10 Photo 308: Rev. Charles Burt and Leola Black at undated Green Memorial AME Zion Church

1 10 Photo 438: Arvella Davis cooking for Green undated Memorial AME Zion Church dinner. Photomechanical print

1 10 Photo 481: Three women in front of [Green undated Memorial Church] [Florence Nichols, June 187 McKenzie's mother?, Gladys Hill], halftone negative 6.25 x 6

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Series 4.3.1 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Green Memorial AME Zion Church (cont.)

1 10 Photo 498: Rev. Burt and his wife in front of door undated of Green Memorial AME Zion Church, halftone negative 4 x 5.5

Series 4.3.2 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Trinity Episcopal Church.

1 11 Photo 134: Donald Fisher, Barbara Lisbon, and 1975 Feb Renee Talbot viewing art on display inside Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland

1 11 Photo 291: Event at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1975 Portland. l-r Lillian Cummings, Josephine Conde, unidentified

Series 4.3.3 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. First Parish Church.

1 12 Photo 192: At First Parish Church in Portland. l-r 1975 Apr 14 Rep. Gerald E. Talbot, (D) Portland, Frederick D. Williams, Chairman, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Gov. James B. Longley, Rev. Daniel R. Collins, Green Memorial AME Zion Church, Rev. Richard S. Hasty, First Parish Church

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Series 4.3.4 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. St. John’s Parish.

1 13 Photo 353: Bob Teague and Janice Santos at St. 1969 Jun 16 Johns Parish, Portland

Series 4.3.5 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. St. Paul’s Parish

1 14 Photo 268: Father McElwain of St. Paul's Parish undated with two children, pointing to a poster/bulletin board labeled Rally Day Sept. 25 St. Paul’s

Series 4.3.6 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Holidays.

1 15 Photo 399: Four children at Christmas party 1965 Dec 21 188 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.3.6 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Holidays (cont.)

1 15 Photo 325: Kwanzaa celebration 1990 Dec 28

Series 4.3.7 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Religious Figures.

1 16 Photo 228: Bishop James A. Healy, Portland, first undated black bishop in US, died in 1900

Series 4.3.8 Photographs. Church Activities, Holidays. Churches, destroyed.

1 17 Photo 340: Church being demolished across the undated street from Lincoln Park in Portland. The lot is now a city parking lot

1 17 Photo 343: First Baptist Church, Portland. Was undated torn down, see photo 340

Series 4.4 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures.

Series 4.4.1 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Artist

1 18 Photo 285: Bobby Brown, artist, Bangor. Shown undated with some of his artwork

Series 4.4.2 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Celebrity--Vanessa Williams

1 19 Photo 232: Vanessa Williams, Miss America, at 1983 Sep 24 Cumberland County Civic Center

Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.4.2 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Celebrity--Vanessa Williams

1 19 Photo 233: Miss America, Vanessa Williams, [1983] signing autographs at Cumberland County Civic Center

Series 4.4.3 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Music--City Hall, Portland

1 20 Photo 367: Preparing to usher at a City Hall 1965 Dec 5 concert are Barbara Adams, Elrie Register, and Betty Adams 189 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.4.3 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Music--City Hall, Portland (cont.)

1 20 Photo 338: An audience at City Hall, Portland, 1966 Aug 9 some seated, some standing, possibly listening to a band

Series 4.4.4 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Music--James Brown

1 21 Photo 4: Crowd at James Brown concert in [c. 1968] Portland. Gerald Talbot in middle-left of photo. 6 copies in oversize: 4 halftone negatives, 2 halftone prints

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 6 oversize copies of Photo 4: 4 halftone negatives, [c. 1968] 2 halftone prints. See Oversize

1 21 Photo 300: Audience at James Brown concert, 1969 Apr Portland Expo

1 21 Photo 225: James Brown in concert at the 1969 Apr 27 Portland Expo building

1 21 Photo 226: Another view of James Brown in 1969 Apr 27 concert

1 21 Photo 227: Another view of James Brown in 1969 Apr 27 concert

Series 4.4.5 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Music--Stevie Wonder

1 22 Photo 122: Renee and Gerald Talbot, backstage 1981 Jan 18 with Stevie Wonder and his band

1 22 Photo 230: Promotional photograph of Smokey 1985 Jul 19 Robinson and Stevie Wonder

1 22 Photo 482: [Regina Talbot w/ Stevie Wonder?], undated halftone negative 7 x 7

Series 4.4.6 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Music--General

1 23 Photo 29: Cast of the 1st Annual Minstrel in 1933 Mar 10 Howard, Rhode Island 190 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.4.6 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Music—General (cont.)

1 23 Photo 238: Promotional photograph for USA [1980s] Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa). Appearing in the photo are Willie Nelson, Lionel Richie, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Tina Turner, and Bruce Springsteen

1 23 Photo 221: Promotional photograph of Louis undated Armstrong

1 23 Photo 104: Group of black performers undated

Series 4.4.7 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Music--Radio Controversy, Farmington.

1 24 Photo 368: Press conference or hearing about the 1968 firing of a Farmington radio station DJ because of the type of music he played. The radio station was owned by Senator Chute. l-r Dr. Stanley Evans, Chairman of Governors Task Force on Human Rights, Ralph Chabert, student, David Deas, student, Lucias Lou Gilford (the DJ), David Halperin, U Maine School of Law (moderator)

1 24 Photo 369: Different view of press conference or 1968 hearing about the firing of a Farmington radio station DJ

Series 4.4.8 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Sports.

1 25 Photo 224: Photomechanical copy of photograph 1944 Oct of baseball stars. Caption reads: From L to R: Will Jackman, Boston Giants, Joe Driscoll, Sanford All- Stars, Burly White, Boston Giants, Mim Pickett, Sanford All-Stars in October of 1944 at Goodall Field in Sanford. 2 halftone prints, 1 halftone negative

1 25 Photo 240: Promotional photograph of Buster [1964] Mathis, 1964 US Olympic Team, heavyweight boxer

1 25 Photo 379: Photo taken at Lewiston prior to the 1965 May prize fight between Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston. l-r Joe Louis, prize fighter, Lennie Robbin Cummings, Jersey Joe Walcott, James J. Brettick 191 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.4.8 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Sports (cont.)

1 25 Photo 237: Promotional photograph of Harlem [1980] Globetrotters, 1980

1 25 Photo 241: Promotional photograph of Tai and 1983 Randy, members of the Ice Capades

1 25 Photo 483: Muhammad Ali posed in boxing ring, undated halftone print 8 x 10

Series 4.4.9 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Theater--Lyric Theater, South Portland

2 26 Photo 129: Cast of the musical Showboat 1981 performed at the Lyric Theatre in South Portland. Robin Talbot appears in the photo

2 26 Photo 344: Choir from out of state at Lyric undated Theater or church in South Portland

2 26 Photo 372: Kennie Guscott at Lyric Theater in undated South Portland

2 26 Photo 373: Another view of Kennie Guscott at undated Lyric Theater in South Portland

Series 4.4.10 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Theater--General

2 27 Photo 284: A play rehearsal 1978 Mar 3

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 484: [Bangor theater group?], 2 halftone undated negatives 10.75 x 8.75. See Oversize

Series 4.4.11 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Writers--Maya Angelou

2 28 Photo 234: Maya Angelou speaking at USM 1983 Jan 20 Convocation

2 28 Photo 235: Another view of Maya Angelou 1983 Jan 20 speaking at USM Convocation

2 28 Photo 236: Promotional photograph of Maya 1983 Angelou 192 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.4.12 Photographs. Cultural Events & Figures. Writers--General

2 29 Photo 214: Alex Haley speaking in Portland undated

2 29 Photo 404: The writer Carl Van Vechten undated

2 29 Photo 355: Arna Bontemps, writer, spoke at undated Bowdoin College

Series 4.5 Photographs. Education

Series 4.5.1 Photographs. Education. Waynflete School

2 30 Photo 437: Waynflete School students. l-r Kevin [1970s] Coyne, Rachel Talbot, Shawn McCann, Gail Berry. Photomechanical print

2 30 Photo 136: Waynflete School observes Black 1970 Feb 21 History Month. l-r Doreen Coffman, Renee Talbot, Janice Williams, J. Aliece-Colvin, E. Yvonne Williams.

2 30 Photo 116: Graduation day at Waynflete School. 1976 Jun 11 l-r Elizabeth Parker, Gerald Talbot, Sharon Renee Talbot

2 30 Photo 117: Graduation day at Waynflete School, 1976 Jun 11 full length photograph. l-r Elizabeth Parker, Gerald Talbot, Sharon Renee Talbot

2 30 Photo 137: Waynflete School Spanish class, undated planning a trip to Mexico. Janet Richardson, teacher.

Series 4.5.2 Photographs. Education. School Sports

2 31 Photo 320: Stanley Wright, Cheverus #52, after 1981 Mar 7 dunking a basketball. 1 print, 1 halftone negative

2 31 Photo 324: Stanley Wright, Cheverus #52, playing [c. 1981] in a basketball game between Cheverus and South Portland.

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Halftone print and negative of Photo 324 [c. 1981] See Oversize

2 31 Photo 468: Stanley Wright, Cheverus basketball [c. 1981] team, shooting. See also photos 316, 320, 324, 486, 489, 490 193 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.5.2 Photographs. Education. School Sports (cont.)

2 31 Photo 331: Tim Wilson coaching the UMaine 1988 Nov 20 varsity football team

2 31 Photo 256: High jumper at a track meet undated

2 31 Photo 315: High school basketball. Stanley undated Wright, Cheverus #52, playing against Cony

2 31 Photo 316: Stanely Wright, Cheverus #52, playing undated basketball against Sanford

2 31 Photo 329: UMaine plays Northeastern, undated basketball

2 31 Photo 485: Cheverus basketball player #54 and undated Springvale player #35 up for ball beside basket, halftone negative and print 6 x 9

2 31 Photo 486: Cheverus basketball players #s 30, undated 22, 52 and Cony player #42 under the basket, halftone negative 6 x 10

2 31 Photo 487: Cony basketball player #42 attempting undated basket, halftone negative 4.5 x 6.75

2 31 Photo 488: Westbrook basketball player #32 undated shooting, halftone negative 7.75 x 9.5

2 31 Photo 489: Stanley Wright, Cheverus basketball undated player #52, with woman, man, and girl, halftone negative 7.75 x 5.5

2 31 Photo 490: Cheverus basketball team & undated cheerleaders celebrating, [#52? holding up sign "Cheverus Rd"], halftone negative 12 x 8.5

Series 4.5.3 Photographs. Education. School Board

2 32 Photo 124: After Gerald Talbot was sworn in as a 1977 member of the State Board of Education. l-r Robin Talbot, Regina Talbot, Anita Talbot, Governor Joe Brennan, Gerald Talbot

2 32 Photo 203: Gerald Talbot after being sworn in to [1980] the State Board of Education by Governor Brennan

2 32 Photo 198: Gerald Talbot, Chairman, State Board 1983 Sep 20 of Education, and Rep. Maureen Thompson at a public hearing in Portland 194 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.5.4 Photographs. Education. Scholarships.

2 33 Photo 376: Barbara Adams receiving scholarship 1967 Jun14 from Donald Fisher

2 33 Photo 272: Robert Preti presenting the annual 1974 Jun 11 Frank Preti Award in front of the YMCA, Portland. l-r Robert Preti, Jan Paradis, Daryl McIlwain

Series 4.5.5 Photographs. Education. Teacher Appreciation

2 34 Photo 176: Teacher's Appreciation Day, Riverton 1984 Mar 11 Elementary School, Portland. l-r Robert Booth, Gerald Talbot, Chairman of the State Board of Education, Claire Smith

2 34 Photo 445: Photomechanical print and negative of 1984 photo 176. Teacher's Appreciation Day, Riverton Elementary School, Portland. l-r Robert Booth, Gerald Talbot, Chairman of the State Board of Education, Claire Smith

Series 4.5.6 Photographs. Education. General

2 35 Photo 293: At Union Station, Portland, children 1955 heading to or returning from summer camp. The conductor is Eddie Cummings

2 35 Photo 385: Children attending the West Side Day 1969 Aug 20 Camp walking to State Street Church for breakfast

2 35 Photo 175: Gerald Talbot receiving his diploma [early 1970s] from printing school. l-r Eddie Amesworth, Gerald Talbot, Jerry Kendall

2 35 Photo 197: Donating books to Portland Press 1973 Nov 12 Library. Three volume set of "The Ebony Success Library" donated by Gerald and Robert Talbot. l-r Gerald Talbot, Edward V. Chenevert, Librarian, Robert Talbot

2 35 Photo 121: Halftone print and negative of a UPI 1977 photo as printed in the Portland Press Herald, Jan. 6, 1977, with an article about school funding. Photograph is the Talbot family with Gov. Longley as described in Photo 120 (Series 4.13.5)

195 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.5.6 Photographs. Education. General (cont.)

2 35 Photo 299: Gregory Williams and Thomasina [1980s] Cummings in a classroom. Thomasina Cummings is doing volunteer work with Foster Grandparents

2 35 Photo 254: Rev. Roy Partridge and daughter 1999 Sep Mara outside of Brown Elementary School in South Portland, first day of school. 2 views of him fixing her shoe

2 35 Photo 255: Daughter Mara whispers to Rev. Roy 1999 Sep Partridge outside of Brown Elementary School in South Portland, first day of school

2 35 Photo 384: Unidentified graduating class undated

2 35 Photo 491: Large group of children demonstrating undated a dance, halftone negative 8 x 6.25

2 35 Photo 492: Woman holding education kit, looking undated off to side, halftone negative 3.25 x 6.5

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family. (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

2 36 Photo 36: Studio portrait of unidentified African- undated American woman in fur-collared coat with hat

2 36 Photo 37: Young child on a pinto pony undated

2 36 Photo 38: Full length studio portrait of Fannie undated Talbot dressed in suit, coat and top hat. Photograph taken by Fred Green, 140 Court St., Boston

2 36 Photo 39: Studio portrait of Edgerton Talbot as a undated baby. Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, ME

2 36 Photo 40: Full length studio portrait of unidentified undated older woman wearing armband that says "Usher." Photograph taken by Hans Girshick, 1759 Fillmore Street, San Francisco

2 37 Photo 41: Studio portrait of unidentified young undated man in suit and bow-tie. Photograph taken by Geo Sansil, Bangor, Maine

2 37 Photo 42: Studio portrait of Gertrud, Alice, and undated Belle [Hanna] 196 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family (cont.) (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

2 37 Photo 43: Studio portrait of unidentified man in undated suit and tie

2 37 Photo 44: Studio portrait of Genevieve Dunn as a undated baby. Photograph taken by J.F. Gerrity & Co. in Bangor, ME

2 37 Photo 45: Young woman sitting on a pinto pony undated

2 37 Photo 46: 3/4 length studio portrait of unidentified undated older woman holding a rose

2 38 Photo 48: Studio portrait of unidentified man in undated suit and bow-tie wearing glasses. Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, ME.

2 38 Photo 49: Studio portrait of Harvey O’Ree. undated Photograph taken by Lewis on 518 Congress Street, Portland, ME

2 38 Photo 50: Full length studio portrait of a young undated woman in a plaid skirt and vest, standing next to a chair. Photograph by Estabrook, Houlton, Maine.

2 38 Photo 51: Full length studio portrait of little girl, undated seated

2 38 Photo 52: Studio portrait of unidentified woman in undated lace shirt facing to the left

2 38 Photo 53: Full length studio portrait of Janie undated Dymond,mother of Sterling Dymond, in a white dress wearing a feather boa and a hat. Photograph taken by Harvey, Fredericton, NB

2 39 Photo 54: Studio portrait of George Henderson. undated Photograph taken by Marston, Bangor, Maine

2 39 Photo 55: Studio portrait of Ruth Johnson as a undated baby standing on chair. Photograph taken by Chalmers at Kend-Bridge in Bangor, Maine

2 39 Photo 56: Studio portrait of Richie? Coleman as a undated baby in a white dress 197 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family (cont.) (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

2 39 Photo 57: Studio portrait of unidentified woman. undated Photograph taken by Harry A. Webb on 112 & 114 N. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA

2 39 Photo 58: Studio portrait of unidentified young undated woman. Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, ME

2 39 Photo 59: Studio portrait of unidentified child. undated Photograph taken by J.F. Gerrity & Co., Bangor, Maine

2 39 Photo 60: Studio portrait of Edith Johnson and undated child. Photograph taken by Heath, Bangor, Maine

3 40 Photo 61: Studio portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Leek in undated formal dress. Mrs. Leek wears a locket and fur around her neck

3 40 Photo 62: Studio portrait of Bennie Weston Jr. as undated a baby. Photograph taken by Burgess on Cor Bridge & Water Street, Augusta, Maine

3 40 Photo 63: Unidentified family posing on porch of undated house

3 40 Photo 64: Studio portrait of unidentified woman undated wearing a feathered hat

3 40 Photo 65: Studio portrait of Julia O’Ree with undated flower pinned to dress, hanging upside down

3 40 Photo 66: 3/4 length studio portrait of unidentified undated young girl in skirt, jacket and hat. Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, Maine

3 40 Photo 67: Studio portrait of unidentified young girl undated in shadow frame. Photograph taken by Heath, Bangor and Orono, Maine

3 40 Photo 68: Studio portrait of Louise Norton in a undated plaid dress

3 40 Photo 69: Studio portrait of Virginia (O’Ree) Wise undated and Stanley (Gap) Wise

3 41 Photo 72: Mrs. Carey? standing in front of the undated Talbot residence in Bangor 198 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family (cont.) (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

3 41 Photo 450: Halftone negative of photo 72. Mrs. undated Carey? standing in front of the Talbot residence in Bangor

3 41 Photo 73: Studio portrait of unidentified man. undated Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, Maine

3 41 Photo 74: Studio portrait of Lily Hogan as a child, undated standing on a wicker couch. Photograph taken J.F. Gerrity & Co., Bangor, ME

3 41 Photo 75: Ellen McAlpine as a child, holding a undated rose

3 41 Photo 76: Studio portrait of Martin Bond. undated Photograph taken by Mooers, Woodstock, New Brunswick

3 41 Photo 77: Unidentified older man in suit, tie, and undated hat, standing in a backyard

3 41 Photo 78: Studio portrait of unidentified older undated woman. Photograph taken by Marston, Bangor, Maine

3 41 Photo 80: Studio portrait [tintype] of unidentified undated woman sitting on chair with fringed arm

3 41 Photo 81: Studio portrait of [tintype] unidentified undated man sitting on chair with fringed arm

3 42 Photo 83: Studio portrait of Cecil Johnson undated

3 42 Photo 85: Woman in white uniform undated

3 42 Photo 86: Studio portrait of unidentified woman in undated white dress. Photograph by Scholl, St. John, N.B.

3 42 Photo 87: Studio portrait of unidentified man. undated Photograph by F.C. Weston, Bangor

3 42 Photo 89: Studio portrait of unidentified man. undated Photograph by F.C. Weston, Bangor

3 42 Photo 90: Studio portrait of an unidentified woman undated

199 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family (cont.) (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

3 43 Photo 91: Six women at the Talbot home in undated Bangor. From left, unidentified [may be Gerald Talbot's grandmother], Blanch Ertha, may be Ruth McIntyre, unidentified, Helene Wise, unidentified

3 43 Photo 92: Unidentified woman. Photograph by E. undated O. Wormell, Portland

3 43 Photo 94: Postcard of Minnie Ricketts, 3/4 length undated studio portrait

3 43 Photo 96: Studio portrait of unidentified woman undated printed as a postcard. Photograph by Jackson Studio, Seattle

3 43 Photo 97: Two unidentified young women, undated possibly relatives of the Talbot family from New Brunswick

3 43 Photo 98: Unidentified woman in long fur coat undated standing in front of a log pile

3 43 Photo 99: Studio portrait of unidentified child in undated christening gown

3 43 Photo 100: Leah and Ruth McIntyre undated

3 44 Photo 449: Halftone negative of photo 101. Group undated photograph taken in front of the Carrol St house in Bangor. Charlye Talbot (Gerald Talbot's great grandfather) on left, Ruth McIntyre (Gerald's grandmother) Leah McIntyre, Hod Wherry on right

3 44 Photo 102: Nellie Wallace outside the Talbot undated home in Bangor

3 44 Photo 103: Three women in front of Talbot home undated in Bangor. Helen Wise at center

3 44 Photo 442: African American in Portland fireman's [1800s] uniform. Tentatively identified as a member of the Ruby family

3 44 Photo 79: Studio portrait of unidentified man. [1880s] Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, Maine

3 44 Photo 82: Studio portrait of Harry Haines. [1880s] Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, Maine 200 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family (cont.) (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

3 44 Photo 93: Unidentified woman. Photograph by 1881 Dunshee, Boston

3 44 Photo 70: 3/4 length studio portrait of unidentified 1886 woman in black velvet dress and hat. Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, Maine

3 44 Photo 71: Studio portrait of unidentified older 1886 woman. Photograph taken by Weston, Bangor, Maine

3 45 Photo 47: Full length studio portrait of unidentified 1887 woman standing next to wood prop. Photograph taken by G. Picher of 94 Water Street, Waterville, ME

3 45 Photo 88: Studio portrait of Will Haskel. [1890s] Photograph by F.C. Weston, Bangor

3 45 Photo 101: Group photograph taken in front of the [early 1900s] Carrol St house in Bangor. Charles and Fannie Talbot (Gerald Talbot's great grandfather) on left, Ruth McIntyre (Gerald's grandmother), Leah McIntyre, Hod Wherry on right

3 45 Photo 444: Charlie Rainsfort Talbot, Gerald [c. 1902] Talbot's grandfather, in football uniform (print from glass plate negative Photo 469)

3 45 Photo 84: Photograph of Edgerton and Vincent [1920s] Talbot, aged 10 and 14

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 426: Old photograph. School orchestra. 1925 Jun Fifth from left is Vincent Talbot. See Oversize

3 45 Photo 95: Photograph of a small girl 1932 Apr

3 46 Photo 28: Class photograph from the West 1950 School. Anita (Cummings) Talbot at right

3 46 Photo 24: Portrait of Anita Talbot as a young 1951 woman

3 46 Photo 123: Gerald Talbot's family. Seated, Anita, 1967 Robin, Gerald. Standing, Regina, Rachel, Renee 201 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family (cont.) (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

3 46 Photo 429: [Framed photograph, returned to [1970s] Gerald Talbot (Father's Day gift)]

3 46 Photo 127: Debbie Cummings and Renee Talbot [1976] Mar 19

3 46 Photo 128: Robin Talbot and Darcy Halvorsen 1974

3 46 Photo 169: Seniors parade in Portland. With 1988 May 5 Gerald Talbot is his grandson, Walter Phillips

3 46 Photo 114: Around the dinner table in Gerald undated Talbot's home. l-r Robin Talbot, Regina Talbot, Sharon Renee Talbot, Anita Talbot, Angela Simmons of New York, Rachel Talbot. Gerald Talbot has his back to the camera

3 46 Photo 125: Regina Talbot looking at homemade undated Christmas angel, photograph published in the Portland Press Herald

3 46 Photo 126: Robin Talbot looking at nativity scene, undated photograph published in the Portland Press Herald

3 46 Photo 433: Gerald Talbot's passport photo undated

3 46 Photo 21: Snapshot of 2 women in Washington undated D.C.

3 46 Photo 22: Anniversary snapshot of Gerald & Anita undated Talbot

3 46 Photo 23: Snapshot of Gerald and Anita Talbot in undated their home

3 46 Photo 25: Snapshot of a gathering in Gerald undated Talbot's home. l-r Thomasina Cummings, Eugene Cummings, Anita Talbot, Marie ?, unidentified, Marian Teague, Lucille Cronan, unidentified, unidentified

3 46 Photo 27: Group photograph in Baltimore. l-r are undated Clarence [Howard?], Jenine Howard, Anita Talbot, Vivian Hall, Gerald Talbot, Isador Hall

3 46 Photo 439: Portrait of Rachel Talbot, photo for undated newspaper article (8c., 2 different sizes; photomechanical prints) 202 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.6 Photographs. Family (cont.) (see also Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives)

3 46 Photo 130: Robin Talbot seated by a piano undated

3 46 Photo 495: Sharon Renee Talbot bowling with undated three other children, halftone negative 8.75 x 6.25

3 46 Photo 496: Studio portrait of Robin Talbot, undated halftone negative 5 x 7.5

3 46 Photo 497: Talbot child running in the water of undated East End Beach, Portland [?], with other children, halftone negative 8 x 9

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 493: Jerry and Anita Talbot looking at an undated album together, proof print from cyan negative of a color separation, 12 x 10. See Oversize

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 494: Vacation photo taken in Las Vegas, undated Jerry & Anita Talbot posed in old-time setting, 1990, halftone negative 12 x 13.5. See Oversize

Series 4.7 Photographs. NAACP (1960s-70s, undated)

4 47 Photo 362: NAACP event at The Sheraton [1960s] Eastland in Portland. Gerald Talbot is sitting beside the podium next to Kivie Kaplan, head of the national NAACP

4 47 Photo 155: Massachusetts Governor John Volpe [1960s] and Gerald Talbot at Boston NAACP convention

4 47 Photo 143: Gerald Talbot and Roy Wilkins, [1960s] Director, National Association, NAACP, at an NAACP convention

4 47 Photo 35: A church choir at an NAACP function in [1960s] Laurel, Mississippi. Dr. Benjamin Mirth, president of the Laurel branch NAACP on left

4 47 Photo 351: NAACP meeting. l-r Anne Jordan, [mid 1960s] Roger Ray, Ruth Conde

4 47 Photo 154: NAACP officials, Portland. l-r Lynwood 1964 May 11 Young, Gerald Talbot, Nunzi Napolitano, Rev. Birger Johnson 203 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.7 Photographs. NAACP (cont.)

Mpcs 3 Photo 480: Panoramic photograph of the NAACP 1964 Jun 55th Annual Convention, June 22-27, 1964, Washington, D.C. At lower right, Gerald Talbot, George Shepard, Bob Talbot, Sandra Copeland See Oversize

4 47 Photo 141: NAACP Convention Banquet, 1964 Jun Washington, D.C., 1964. Gerald and Bob Talbot at right

4 47 Photo 160: Signing of the first lifetime members, 1964 Aug 11 Portland branch NAACP. l-r George Shepard, John Taliento, Gerald Talbot, Mike Taliento

4 47 Photo 370: Alfa Duffet, city clerk, and G. [1964] Blanchard of South Portland, treasurer of the Portland Branch NAACP

4 47 Photo 17: Group photograph in Washington, D.C. 1964 George Shepard, Portland, Gerald Talbot, Portland, Rep. Clifford McIntire, 2nd District of Maine, Sondra Nelson, Bangor, Robert Talbot, Bangor

4 47 Photo 8: Discussing a housing survey at an 1965 Feb NAACP meeting. l-r Rev. C. Tyson, Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Gwendolyn Blanchard (treasurer), William Callender Jr., UM- Portland

4 47 Photo 107: Anita Talbot, Lavinia Williams, 1965 Apr 28 Gwendolyn Blanchard at an NAACP meeting

4 47 Photo 148: Gerald Talbot and Ann Jordan holding 1965 Nov 17 a copy of the book, "Bound For Freedom." l-r Ann Jordan, Gerald Talbot, Thomas Maynard (co- author), Rev. Clarence Tyson (Green Memorial AME Zion Church). Lower third of print missing

4 47 Photo 149: Gerald Talbot and Ann Jordan holding 1965 Nov 17 a copy of the book, "Bound For Freedom." l-r Ann Jordan, Gerald Talbot, Thomas Maynard (co- author), Rev. Clarence Tyson (Green Memorial AME Zion Church). Copy of photo 148

4 47 Photo 443: George Shepard, membership 1965 Dec 16 chairman of Portland Branch NAACP, at work at the post office 204 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.7 Photographs. NAACP (cont.)

4 47 Photo 11: NAACP Tea Planning Committee for 1966 fundraising event. l-r Mrs. Edward M. Wallace, Lavinia Williams, Ruth Conde, George Shepard

4 47 Photo 336: NAACP Tea Planning Committee for 1966 fundraising event. l-r Mrs. Edward M. Wallace, Lavinia Williams, Ruth Conde, George Shepard. Photomechanical copy of photo 11

4 48 Photo 1: Signing of Negro History Week 1966 Jan 16 Proclamation. l-r unidentified, Glen Payne, president, Bangor chapter NAACP, John H. Reed, Governor, Gerald E. Talbot, president, Portland chapter NAACP, unidentified

4 48 Photo 157: Signing of Negro History Week 1966 Jan 16 Proclamation, l-r unidentified, Glen Payne, president, Bangor chapter NAACP, John H. Reed, Governor, Gerald E. Talbot, president, Portland chapter NAACP, unidentified. Copy of photo 1

4 48 Photo 110: NAACP members, Edna Wallace, 1966 Feb 6 Anita Talbot, and Mrs. George H. Anderson Jr.

4 48 Photo 109: Portland Branch NAACP officers. 1966 Dec Standing, l-r William French, Ermino Lisbon, Anita Talbot, Ann Jordan. Seated, Donald Fisher, president

4 48 Photo 153: Demonstrators in the parking lot of the 1967 Sheraton Eastland Hotel. Event is the New England Regional Meeting of the NAACP

4 48 Photo 146: NAACP convention, Eastland Hotel, 1967 Portland. l-r Gerald Talbot, Kivie Kaplan, Clarence Mitchell, Kessler Montgomery, Donald Fisher, Carl Crus

4 48 Photo 147: NAACP event at the Eastland Hotel, 1967 Portland. Seated at head table, l-r Anita Talbot, Edward Scruggs, Thomas Cobb, Mrs. Kessler Montgomery, Kessler Montgomery, Mrs. William Booth, Kivie Kaplan, Gerald Talbot

4 48 Photo 365: Local clergymen at the 29th Annual N. 1967 E. Regional Conference, NAACP. l-r Rev. R.D. Williams, Father Harold McElwain, Rev. Michael Collins, Rabbi Harry Sky 205 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.7 Photographs. NAACP (cont.)

4 48 Photo 374: NAACP officials. l-r Donald Fisher, 1967 President, Portland Branch, Kivie Kaplan, National President, Clarence Mitchell, President, Washington D. C. Branch, Kessler Montgomery, President, Regional Conference, 1967

4 48 Photo 387: John Venson of Gillette Safety Razor 1967 Co. taking out a life membership in the NAACP. l-r Kessler Montgomery, John Venson, Kivie Kaplan. Mrs. Kessler Montgomery is in the background

4 48 Photo 345: 1967 NAACP N.E. Conference at the 1967 Sheraton Eastland. Kippy (Clifford) Richardson and Harold Richardson are taking out lifetime memberships from Kivie Kaplan, center, president of the national NAACP

4 48 Photo 388: NAACP Convention at the Sheraton 1967 Eastland. The man behind the podium is Thomas Cobbs, who started the Portland Branch NAACP

4 48 Photo 389: NAACP Convention at the Sheraton 1967 Eastland. Kivie Kaplan, national NAACP President left, Reverend George Hill, Martha's Vineyard, MA, on right

4 48 Photo 390: NAAP Convention at the Sheraton 1967 Eastland, Portland. l-r Kessler Montgomery, Kivie Kaplan, Clarence Mitchell, Glendora Putnam, Donald Fisher, Rev. Michael Collins

4 48 Photo 337: Woman speaking to an NAACP 1967 convention at the Sheraton-Eastland Motor Hotel. James Yancey is on the far left

4 49 Photo 381: Clarence Mitchell, speaker at an [1967] NAACP meeting

4 49 Photo 159: Gerald Talbot with members of the 1967 Jan 27 NAACP Conference Committee. l-r Gerald E. Talbot, Chairman, Capt. Sanford Parker, Registration, Mrs. Mary Jane Cummings, Secretary

4 49 Photo 386: Anti-Poverty Political Activism 1967 Apr 22 workshop at Sheraton Eastland, Portland. l-r Oliver Burn, NERC, Dunton Danton, New Bedford NAACP, Mrs. Marianne Jackson, Washington D.C. NAACP 206 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.7 Photographs. NAACP (cont.)

4 49 Photo 408: New member Carolyn Beane being 1967 Jun 6 welcomed into the Portland Branch, NAACP. l-r Barbara Adams, Doris Edwards, Joan Cibka, Carolyn Beane, Betty Adams

4 49 Photo 377: Charles Evers, Field Secretary, 1967 Oct 11 NAACP, speaker at 1967 Regional Conference

4 49 Photo 403: NAACP function. l-r Mary Teague, 1968 Mar 21 Edith Watts, Barbara Lisbon

4 49 Photo 364: NAACP book sale 1969 Feb 12

4 49 Photo 20: Steve Halpert and Robert Teague at an 1970 NAACP event

4 49 Photo 447: Envelope containing graphics made [1970s] from NAACP stamp, and family photos (all negatives). Print of Rachel Talbot is in collection

4 49 Photo 250: Members of Portland Branch NAACP, [1974] holding a cake with the inscription NAACP 65 Years 1909-1974. l-r Yva Mae Sthrotha, Jamie Mathews, Josephine Conde

4 49 Photo 193: Gerald Talbot takes out life 1974 Feb membership in the NAACP at Green Memorial AME Zion Church in Portland from Lee Merrit, treasurer of the Portland Branch, NAACP

4 49 Photo 177: An NAACP banquet in Boston. l-r 1975 Jerry Dunfey, Julian Bond, David Nelson, Gerald Talbot

4 50 Photo 5: At the 66th NAACP Annual Convention, 1975 Washington, D.C. Bayard Rustin signs a copy of "1,000 Successful Blacks", published by Ebony Magazine, for Gerald E. Talbot while A. Philip Randolph, founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, looks on

4 50 Photo 201: At the 66th NAACP Annual July 1975 Convention, Washington, D.C. Bayard Rustin signs an autograph for Gerald E. Talbot while A. Philip Randolph, founder of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, looks on 207 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.7 Photographs. NAACP (cont.)

4 50 Photo 195: New NAACP officers. l-r June 1979 Jan McKenzie, Sec., Rev. Charles Burt, 2nd VP, Gerald E. Talbot, Pres, Lee Merrit, 1st VP. Lee Merrit erroneously reported as Walter Adams on front of photo.

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 2 halftone prints of Photo 195: New NAACP 1979 Jan officers. l-r June McKenzie, Sec., Rev. Charles Burt, 2nd VP, Gerald E. Talbot, Pres, Lee Merrit, 1st VP. Lee Merrit erroneously reported as Walter Adams on front of photo. See Oversize

4 50 Photo 434: Photomechanical copy of photo 195. undated New NAACP officers. l-r June McKenzie, Sec., Rev. Charles Burt, 2nd VP, Gerald E. Talbot, Pres, Lee Merrit, 1st VP

4 50 Photo 142: Portland branch NAACP officers 1979 Jan 17 being sworn in at Green Memorial AME Zion Church. l-r Rev. Charles Burt, Lee Merrit, June McKenzie, Gerald Talbot

4 50 Photo 432: Photomechanical copy of photo 142. undated Portland branch NAACP officers being sworn in at Green Memorial AME Zion Church. l-r Rev. Charles Burt, Lee Merrit, June McKenzie, Gerald Talbot

4 50 Photo 118: At the NAACP sponsored event undated marking the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on public school desegregation. l-r Gerald Talbot, Eddie Bernstein (Portland City Council), Robin Talbot, Mary Boucher. 1 print, 1 halftone negative

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 2 halftone prints of Photo 118: At the NAACP undated sponsored event marking the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on public school desegregation. l-r Gerald Talbot, Eddie Bernstein (Portland City Council), Robin Talbot, Mary Boucher. See Oversize

4 50 Photo 318: Mrs. Margaret B. Wilson, of the undated national NAACP 208 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.7 Photographs. NAACP (cont.)

4 50 Photo 448: Halftone negative of unidentified man undated and Evangeline Berry, former president of the NAACP

4 50 Photo 391: Meeting (NAACP) at Sheraton undated Eastland. Persons are unidentified

4 50 Photo 185: Boston NAACP banquet. l-r Bob undated Dunfey, Anita Talbot, Gerald Talbot, Alton Chinchet

4 50 Photo 158: NAACP convention. l-r Percy Sutton undated (Manhattan), Robert Teague, Gerald Talbot, Kenny Gustoff, unidentified (with Portland Telephone Co.)

Series 4.8 Photographs. NAACP Marches

Series 4.8.1 Photographs. NAACP Marches. Washington March

4 51 Photo 145: NAACP members outside the Federal 1963 Aug 29 Building in Portland, returning from a “March for Jobs and Freedom” in Washington, D.C. l-r Gerald Talbot, A. Burris, Nicky Graham, Rev. Morse, E. Aldridge, Mrs. J. Robey, Rev. Bruce

4 51 Photo 152: Planning committee for Boston Rally 1963 Aug 28 and march in Washington at Temple Beth El in Portland. l-r Rabbi Harry Sky, Gerald Talbot, Rev. Bruce, Rev. Morse, Rev. Hogg, E. Aldrich

Series 4.8.2 Photographs. NAACP Marches. Rev. James Reeb Memorial March

4 52 Photo 360: Photo taken at the March In Silence 1964 [1965] Protest In Protest Against Racial Injustice in memory of Rev. James Reeb

4 52 Photo 163: NAACP-organized march in memory 1965 of Rev. James Reeb, protesting racial injustice. Gerald and Anita Talbot are on the far right

4 52 Photo 164: National and local members of the 1965 NAACP, at the beginning of the march in photo 163. Gerald and Anita Talbot are on the far right 209 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.8.2 Photographs. NAACP Marches. Rev. James Reeb Memorial March (cont.)

4 52 Photo 112: At a march in Portland for Rev. James 1965 Mar 15 Reeb, killed in Alabama. In front row, 4th, 5th, and 6th from right, are Anita Talbot, Gerald Talbot and Lynwood Young

4 52 Photo 113: At a march in Portland for Rev. James 1965 Mar 15 Reeb, killed in Alabama. l-r Lynwood Young, Anita Talbot, Gerald Talbot

4 52 Photo 401: March in Portland, ending at the City 1965 Mar 15 Hall on Congress Street

4 52 Photo 402: At City Hall in Portland. Civil rights 1965 Mar 15 march

4 52 Photo 356: Clarence Tyson, Rev. W. Cuneen, 1965 Mar 15 and Rabbi Morris Bekritsky at Portland City Hall offering prayers during the Racial Equality March in 1965

4 52 Photo 9: March in Portland against racial injustice. 1965 Mar 15 Front row l-r, starting 5th from the left, Father Harold McElwain, Rabbi Bekritsky, Clarence Taylor, Lynwood Young, Gerald Talbot, [Kivie Kaplan?]

4 52 Photo 16: Civil rights march organized by the 1965 Mar Portland branch of the NAACP down Congress Street in Portland. Gerald Talbot is 2nd from right

4 52 Photo 410: At city hall, Portland. Civil rights march 1965

4 52 Photo 400: At city hall, Portland. Civil rights march 1965

4 52 Photo 333: At city hall in Portland. Civil rights [1960s] march

Series 4.8.3 Photographs. NAACP Marches. Human Rights March.

4 53 Photo 332: NAACP organized march in Portland 1966 Jun 15

4 53 Photo 138: Human Rights March. On steps with 1966 Jun 15 their backs to the camera are l-r Harold McElwain, Gerald Talbot, Maurice Betritsky. Identified in audience by Gerald Talbot are George Shepard (in black hat), Edith Watts' daughter [Conchita], Edith Watts, Freddie Watts, Eva Mae Ball, Barbara Parker 210 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.8.3 Photographs. NAACP Marches. Human Rights March (cont.)

4 53 Photo 139: Human Rights March. Maurice 1966 Jun 15 Betritsky, Gerald Talbot and Harold McElwain on steps, photograph taken from behind audience

4 53 Photo 140: Human Rights March. Ending the 1966 Jun 15 march with a prayer

4 53 Photo 335: Civil Rights March, Congress St., 1966 Jun 15 Portland

4 53 Photo 339: Preparing for a civil rights march at 1966 Jun 15 State and Congress Streets in Portland. In the foreground are Father McElwain (white hat), Anita Talbot, Gerald Talbot (back to camera), James Mathews (white shirt), Barbara Parker, and Freddie Ball. Bill French is standing on his car

4 53 Photo 380: Civil rights march on Congress St., 1966 Jun 15 Portland. See photo 335. The tall man on the left is Thomas Maynard, author of the book Bound For Freedom

4 53 Photo 392: Organizing human rights march. 1966 Jun 15 Corner of State and Congress Streets, Portland

4 53 Photo 359: Beginning of a march. Some of the 1966 Jun 15 people identified in the photo by Gerald Talbot are: Father McElwain, Bill French, Gerald Talbot (on steps), Rabbi Kuprinski, Edith Watts, Anita Talbot, Conchita Watts, Lois Concana, Carol Israelson, Barbara Porter, Eva May Ball, Freddie Ball, Thomas Maynard

Series 4.8.4 Photographs. NAACP Marches. Housing March

4 54 Photo 2: NAACP march down Congress Street, 1967 Apr Regional Conference NAACP, April 1967. Included in photo l-r Kivie Kaplan, Donald Fisher, Kessler Montgomery and Gerald Talbot

4 54 Photo 165: New England Regional Convention, 1967 Apr 22 NAACP, March For Freedom. In front row, l-r, Kivie Kaplan, Donald Fisher, Kessler Montgomery, Gerald Talbot 211 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.8.4 Photographs. NAACP Marches. Housing March (cont.)

4 54 Photo 144: NAACP march in Portland. Front row 1967 Apr 22 l-r Donald Fisher, William Booth (New York Human Rights Comm.), Kessler Montgomery (Boston NAACP), Gerald Talbot

4 54 Photo 334: NAACP march for open housing. 1967 Apr 22 Congress Street, Portland

4 54 Photo 354: NAACP march for open housing in 1967 Apr 22 Portland

4 54 Photo 357: NAACP march. Marcher is holding a 1967 Apr 22 sign with the message "Open Housing Now"

4 54 Photo 393: March in Portland. See photo 357 1967 Apr 22

4 54 Photo 396: Woman passing by a rights march. 1967 Apr 22 See photo 393

4 54 Photo 361: Open housing march. At far right is 1967 Apr 22 Carl Cruz

Series 4.8.5 NAACP Marches. Martin Luther King, Jr. March

4 55 Photo 108: NAACP march for Martin Luther King, 1968 Apr Jr. in Portland

4 55 Photo 358: March for Martin Luther King, Jr. The [c. 1960s- man with the sign is Howland Baker. Anita Talbot 1970s] is on the far right in the rear

Series 4.9 Photographs. Newspapers

Series 4.9.1 Photographs. Newspapers. Portland Press Herald

4 56 Photo 342: Portland Press Herald building [c. 1940s]

4 56 Photo 161: Composing room at Maine Publishing [1960s] Co. (Portland Press Herald). l-r Gerald Talbot, unidentified, Jim McKoe, Unidentified

4 56 Photo 341: Across the street from the Portland [1960s] Press Herald. The building on the left became the press room

4 56 Photo 162: Portland Press Herald staff photo, 1966-67 1966-67 212 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.9.1 Photographs. Newspapers. Portland Press Herald (cont.)

4 56 Photo 346: Reprint of old Portland Press Herald undated photograph of crowd listening to a baseball game outside the Press Herald building

Series 4.9.2 Photographs. Newspapers. General

4 57 Photo 436: Graphic created by Gerald Talbot for [1970s] an editorial about gun control. Half-realized face behind the barrel of a handgun

Series 4.10 Photographs. Objects in Talbot Collection

4 58 Photo 174: Rev. Charles Burt and Gerald Talbot [1970s] in the State House, Augusta. Some of Gerald Talbot's African American objects are on the table in front of them

4 58 Photo 166: Display of Gerald Talbot's objects and 1979 Feb 28 papers installed in Portland City Hall. With Gerald is Tom Valleaux, Portland City Council

4 58 Photo 431: Photomechanical copy of photo 166. 1979 Feb 28 Display of Gerald Talbot's objects and papers installed in Portland City Hall. With Gerald is Tom Valleaux, Portland City Council. 1 negative, 3 prints

4 58 Photo 411: The book Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1852 1995 edition, open to the title page

4 58 Photo 412: Gerald Talbot in his attic, holding 1995 slave chain

4 58 Photo 413: Gerald Talbot holding a studio portrait 1995 of Cecil Johnson, photo 83

4 58 Photo 414: Items hung in Gerald Talbot's attic. 1995 Shown are awards given to Gerry or items collected by the Talbot family. The Rest Rooms sign was purchased at a flea market

4 58 Photo 415: Gerald Talbot with some of his 1995 collection. The Tuskegee Airman bust is Gerry's favorite, now in the Talbot Collection, as are the others

4 58 Photo 416: Stairwell in Gerald Talbot's home. The 1995 KKK charter is now in the Talbot Collection 213 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.10 Photographs. Objects in Talbot Collection (cont.)

4 58 Photo 417: Gerald Talbot on the porch of his 1995 home

4 58 Photo 418: License plates and photographs hung 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic

4 58 Photo 419: Knives with KKK decoration 1995 purchased at yard sales, flea markets, held by Gerald Talbot

4 58 Photo 420: Color photograph of Gerald Talbot in [1995] his attic, holding a slave chain

4 58 Photo 421: Color photograph, close up of slave 1995 chain in photos 412 & 420

4 58 Photo 422: Color photograph of Gerald Talbot in 1995 his attic, showing many items hung on the walls

4 59 Photo 423: Color photograph of Gerald Talbot 1995 pointing to a page in a scrapbook

4 59 Photo 424: Color photograph of Gerald Talbot in 1995 his attic

4 59 Photo 425: Gerald Talbot in his attic 1995

4 59 Photo 451: Worksheet. Composites for 1995 newspaper article

4 59 Photo 452: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article

4 59 Photo 453: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article

4 59 Photo 454: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article

4 59 Photo 455: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article

4 59 Photo 456: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article

4 59 Photo 457: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article 214 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.10 Photographs. Objects in Talbot Collection (cont.)

4 59 Photo 458: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article

4 59 Photo 459: Proofsheet of photos for newspaper 1995 article

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 460: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article See Oversize

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 461: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article See Oversize

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 462: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article See Oversize

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 463: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article See Oversize

Series 4.11 Photographs. General

Series 4.11.1 Photographs. General. Gerald E. Talbot

4 60 Photo 150: Snapshot of Gerald Talbot and Donald [1960s] Fisher

4 60 Photo 33: Gerald Talbot, Fred Williams, Governor [1974-78] James Longley, Rev. Daniel Collins, Rev. Richard Hasty

4 60 Photo 208: Gerald E. Talbot at unidentified event 1976 Dec 18

4 60 Photo 31: Retirement party at the Italian Heritage 1991 Mar 24 Center, 3/24/91. l-r Stanley Zeboski, Walter Waynne, Steven Brewer, John Rodney, Eugene Griffin, David Davis, Gerald Talbot

4 60 Photo 499: Halftone print of 2 photos, nos. 208 undated and 498

Series 4.11.2 Photographs. General. Group Photos

4 61 Photo 382: Unknown event. l-r Mary Ann Teague, 1968 Jun 20 unidentified, Jamie Mathews

4 61 Photo 352: Bob Teague and two unidentified girls 1969 Mar 21 215 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.11.2 Photographs. General. Group Photos (cont.)

4 61 Photo 106: Unidentified meeting. Anita Talbot is in 1974 Oct 10 the audience

4 61 Photo 168: An event in Boston at the Dunfey [1970s or Hotel. l-r Bob Dunfey, ? Chincet, Gov. Ken Curtis, 1980s] Anita Talbot, Gerald Talbot, Andrew Young, unidentified, unidentified, Alton Chinchet

4 61 Photo 257: Group of children singing in an office 1972 Dec 26 setting

4 61 Photo 270: Mrs. James (Lorraine) Mathews, Anna 1973 Jan 17 Dean, James Mathews

4 61 Photo 321: Eric Heckman, Perry Hudson, and [1975] Thomas Carson at award ceremony. 1 each halftone negative and print

4 61 Photo 273: Event held at Gerald Talbot's house. l- c. 1975 r Martin Luther King 3rd, unidentified, Barbara Peterson, Janice Santos, Tate Cummings, [Robin Talbot], Jesse Haines, Neville Knowles, unidentified, Mrs. Neville Knowles, unidentified, unidentified. 1 each halftone negative and print

Series 4.11.3 Photographs. General. Individuals

4 62 Photo 464: Unidentified man speaking at a [1970s] podium photomechanical print and negative

4 62 Photo 281: William French, with medical device 1974 Jun 10 he invented

4 62 Photo 283: Arvella Davis. photomechanical print undated

4 62 Photo 311: Unidentified veteran in a wheelchair at undated unknown event

4 62 Photo 409: Portrait of Buster Wise, in army undated uniform

4 62 Photo 279: Judge Gerve undated

4 62 Photo 249: Unidentified man being interviewed at undated an exhibition

4 62 Photo 500: Studio portrait of Zavie Simmons, undated halftone negative 8 x 10.25 216 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.11.3 Photographs. General. Individuals (cont.)

4 62 Photo 501: Headshot of a woman sitting at a table undated covered with papers/open books, halftone negative 4 x 5

4 62 Photo 502: Head & shoulders photograph of undated unidentified man, halftone negative 1.75 x 2.5

4 62 Photo 503: Steve Halpert standing in the gallery undated (at Westbrook Junior College), holding 2 framed items, halftone negative 7.5 x 5.25

Series 4.11.4 Photographs. General. Various

4 63 Photo 26: Gerald Talbot's car after an auto 1964 accident in New Jersey, suffered while returning from Washington, D.C.

4 63 Photo 251: Scene of shooting, victim being [prior to 1991] attended to by EMS, outside art center (MECA)

4 63 Photo 307: Promotion ceremony at Naval Air undated Station Brunswick

4 63 Photo 504: Black naval officer at podium, possibly undated at same event as in Photo 307, halftone negative 6 x 9.25

4 63 Photo 441: Graphic representations of two undated schooners aground at Wiscasset

4 63 Photo 505: Photo montage (looks like stills from a undated movie(s)), halftone negative 6 x 7.75

4 63 Photo 506: Seated woman holding 4 babies, undated halftone negative 9.5 x 7.5

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 507: Abandoned[?] house, closely undated surrounded by young trees, halftone negative 17 x 12 See Oversize

Series 4.12 Photographs. Places

Series 4.12.1 Photographs. Places. Maine State Prison

4 64 Photo 265: Aerial view of the Maine State Prison, undated Thomaston 217 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.12.2 Photographs. Places. Memorials

4 65 Photo 14: Children laying a wreath in front of 1966 Jun Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial in Monument Square in Portland, ME. l-r Deborah and Karen Cummings, Denise Bruce, Carol Richardson, Rachel and Renee Talbot and Carlyle Bruce

4 65 Photo 239: Photograph of the Martin Luther King, 1976 Jul 7 Jr. memorial at the Lorraine Motel, Memphis, TN

4 65 Photo 202: Neville Knowles and Gerald Talbot at 1986 Jun 29 the graves of Black Civil War veterans in the Munjoy Hill Cemetery (Eastern Cemetery), Portland

4 65 Photo 229: Photograph of the Vietnam Veterans undated War Memorial in Washington D.C.

Series 4.12.3 Photographs. Places. Portland Head Light

4 66 Photo 375: Portland Head Light undated

4 66 Photo 259: Sailboats [racing] in the Portland Ship undated Channel with Portland Head Light in the background

Series 4.12.4 Photographs. Places. Portland

4 67 Photo 323: A commercial wharf in Portland [c. 1980s- 1990s]

4 67 Photo 440: Old pier in the Fore River with Munjoy undated Hill in the background. photomechanical print

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 508: Tower of Union Station, Portland, 1961 being razed--clock approximately one story above rubble, halftone print 9.25 x 12 See Oversize

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 509: Tower of Union Station, Portland, 1961 being razed--clock nearly down to rubble pile, halftone print 9.25 x 12 See Oversize

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 510: Photos 508 and 509 on one sheet, 1961 halftone print 16 x 11.75 See Oversize 218 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13 Photographs. Politics & Politicians

Series 4.13.1 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Democratic Events--Caucuses/Conventions

5 68 Photo 280: Dan Estes, of Burnham, speaks at the 1974 May 30 1974 Democratic State Convention Party Platform hearing

5 68 Photo 405: Delegate Paul Darling of Cape 1974 May 30 Elizabeth speaks in favor of amnesty at the Democratic State Convention Party Platform hearings

5 68 Photo 30: Anita Talbot with delegates at the 1976 1976 Democratic National Convention. l-r Sam Shapiro, Governor Curtis, Bruce Chandler, Anita Talbot

5 68 Photo 275: Harriet Ketover at the 1988 1988 Democratic Convention in Bangor

5 68 Photo 189: 1988 Democratic Convention at the 1988 Portland Civic Center

5 68 Photo 186: Paul Tsongas speaking at a 1992 Feb 24 Democratic caucus in Portland, half-tone reproduction of the newspaper photo with caption

Series 4.13.2 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Voter Registration Events.

5 69 Photo 398: Conchita Watts registering to vote. Pat [1960s] Dunn is seated at desk

5 69 Photo 397: Voter registration being held at 1965 Saginaw Village, Brighton Avenue, Portland

5 69 Photo 363: Voter registration drive on Munjoy Hill. 1968 Pictured are Tonia Chipka and Carolyn Israelson

Series 4.13.3 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Bill Signing Ceremonies

5 70 Photo 6: Gov. John H. Reed signing the Fair 1965 Housing Bill into law in May 1965. l-r: G. Payne, D.Graham, G. Talbot, R. Talbot, R. Ross, L. Scolnick, and W. Burney

5 70 Photo 378: Audience at a hearing to support the 1969 May 26 Fair Housing Bill 219 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13.3 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Bill Signing Ceremonies (cont.)

5 70 Photo 182: Governor Curtis signing a bill. l-r 1973 Gerald Talbot, Rep. Peter Snowe, Gov. Curtis, Senator Melvin Chute

5 70 Photo 18: Bill signing ceremony with Gov. Joe [1970s-1980s] Brennan. left behind governor, Leonard Cummings, left of Leonard Cummings, Stanley Evans, Behind governor to right, Tim Wilson, extreme left, Rep. Judy Kaney, Governor Brennan seated at desk, 6th from left, William Burney Jr., 4th from left, Lenny Cummings Jr., 7th from left, Brenda Humphrey and her daughter, right of Brenda, Stanley Evans, behind governor is Patricia Ryan, Exec. Director of the Maine Human Rights Commission.

5 70 Photo 206: Governor Curtis signing a bill. l-r undated James Mathews, Governor Curtis, Gerald Talbot

Series 4.13.4 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. House of Representatives

5 71 Photo 406: Dana Chiles, Speaker of the House [1970s]

5 71 Photo 115: Maine House of Representatives [1970s] pages from Waynflete School. L-r Sjawn McCann, Gerald Talbot, Rachel Talbot, unidentified, [Elizabeth Parker], unidentified

5 71 Photo 191: Pages in the House of [1970s] Representatives from Portland. l-r (front) Carol Kirk, Edith Davis, (rear) Gerald Talbot, John Martin

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 467: 106th Maine Legislature, House of 1973 Representatives. In center aisle is speaker Dick Hewes See Oversize

5 71 Photo 274: Dick Hughes speaking in the Maine 1973-74 House of Representatives’ chamber

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 466: 107th Maine Legislature, House of 1974-75 Representatives See Oversize

5 71 Photo 207: Gerald Talbot speaking in the House 1975 Jun 13 220 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13.4 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. House of Representatives (cont.)

5 71 Photo 187: Gerald Talbot and John Martin with [mid 1970s] unidentified couple and child in the House chamber

5 71 Photo 190: Three members of the Maine House. [1975] l-r Eddie Kellerer, Emily Sanders, Gerald Talbot

5 71 Photo 120: Gerald Talbot and his family with 1977 Governor Longley outside the House of Representatives chamber. l-r Renee Talbot, Rachel Talbot, Robin Talbot, Renee Talbot, Gerald Talbot, Anita Talbot, James B. Longley

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 465: 108th Maine Legislature, House of 1977-78 Representatives See Oversize

5 71 Photo 199: Gerald E. Talbot, Speaker Pro Tem of [c. 1977-78] the Maine House

5 71 Photo 282: Young girl sitting on the Speaker's undated Rostrum in the House

Series 4.13.5 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Campaign Images

5 72 Photo 305: Election poster, primaries. Elect 1972 Jul 3 Beasley Connolly Talbot

5 72 Photo 209: George McGovern campaigning in [1972] Maine. The men on the left are identified as longshoremen. McGovern is on the right. To McGovern's right is Frank Mulkern, Maine politician

5 72 Photo 210: George McGovern and U.S. Sen. Bill 1972 Hathaway with secret service agents

5 72 Photo 211: George McGovern campaigning in 1972 Portland. l-r Governor Curtis, Senator Hathaway (back to camera), Senator Muskie, George McGovern

5 72 Photo 194: George McGovern signing autographs [1970s] during campaign. l-r George McGovern, Gerald Talbot, Rep. Tom Mulkern, Rep. Kathy Goodwin

5 72 Photo 34: Gerald Talbot with presidential [1970s] candidate George McGovern and others 221 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13.5 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Campaign Images (cont.)

5 72 Photo 212: George McGovern, at podium 1972

5 72 Photo 267: Governor McKernan during re-election undated campaign

5 72 Photo 295: Joe Brennan, Maine Attorney General, 1974 May 30 running for Governor, outside the Bangor Auditorium

5 72 Photo 297: Rally for Joe Brennan, candidate for 1974 May 30 Governor, in Bangor

5 72 Photo 298: Official photograph of Governor Joe [late 1970s] Brennan

5 72 Photo 296: Joe Brennan campaigning for the US 1988 Congress

5 72 Photo 253: Campaign signs and posters at the 1976 corner of Brighton and Stevens Avenues in Portland. Note the "Re-Elect Talbot to House" sign

5 72 Photo 204: Carter/Mondale presidential 1976 committee photo signed by Rosalynn Carter. Gerald Talbot appears in the background1990

5 72 Photo 306: At Channel 6 in Portland for a 1990 televised debate. l-r John McKernan, staff member of Ch 6, Pat Callahan, moderator, Joe Brennan

5 72 Photo 303: Wire service photograph of John 1990 Sep 4 McKernan and Joe Brennan shaking hands after a televised debate. Newspaper caption is printed beside the photo

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 512: Mondale-Ferraro rally in front of undated Portland City Hall, Libby Mitchell & Geraldine Ferraro at podium, Jerry Talbot behind and to their right. photomechanical print 11 x 16 See Oversize

Series 4.13.6 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Governor Images--Ken Curtis

5 73 Photo 178: Five men playing softball. At left is Tim [1970s] Wilson, at right is Gov. Ken Curtis, in center is Gerald Talbot 222 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13.6 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Governor Images--Ken Curtis (cont.)

5 73 Photo 151: Gerald Talbot with Governor Ken 1971 Curtis

5 73 Photo 156: Gerald Talbot sitting at Governor Ken undated Curtis' desk

5 73 Photo 287: Governor Curtis playing softball undated

5 73 Photo 407: Portrait of Governor Curtis undated

Series 4.13.7 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Republican State Chair--Haddie Bickmore

5 74 Photo 220: George H. W. Bush and Haddie [1980s] Bickmore of Falmouth hurrying to get off a cold winter airport runway

5 74 Photo 304: Unidentified person shares a laugh undated with Haddie Bickmore at a campaign function

5 74 Photo 261: Mertin Henry, an associate of undated Margaret Chase Smith, presenting a wrapped gift to Haddie Bickmore, Chairman of the Republican Party in Maine

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 511: Henry Kissinger with Haddie Bickmore undated and an unidentified woman, halftone negative 13.5 x 10.25 See Oversize

Series 4.13.8 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Governor/Senator--Edmund Muskie

5 75 Photo 7: Edmund Muskie with Sharon Talbot and 1976 Aug 25 unidentified man

5 75 Photo 383: Governor Muskie with three men in undated uniform

5 75 Photo 271: Senator Ed Muskie speaking at the undated Sheraton Eastland

Series 4.13.9 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Governors--General

5 76 Photo 310: A young Lennie Cummings sitting in [c. 1960s] Governor Curtis' chair at Blaine House 223 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13.9 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Governors--General (cont.)

5 76 Photo 205: In Governor Brennan's office. l-r [1980s] Robert Booth, Dept of Education, Jane deFrees, Portland Board of Education, Governor Brennan, Gerald E. Talbot, Chairman, State Board of Education

5 76 Photo 319: Governor George Wallace at undated Governor's Conference in Portland, at Civic Center

Series 4.13.10 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Politicians.

5 77 Photo 222: President Dwight D. Eisenhower 1953 Sep 28

5 77 Photo 3: Anita Talbot and others with Andrew [1970s] Young. l-r Bob Dunfey, Portland, Anita Talbot, Portland, Ambassador Andrew Young, Atlanta, GA, Alice Kayes, Maine State Legislator, Al Leibowitz, Portland, [?] Dunfey, Portland, Kenneth Curtis, Governor of Maine

5 77 Photo 188: State Legislators visiting a military 1974 Feb 26 installation. l-r are William O'Gara, Maurice Dechaine, unidentified, Gerald Talbot, unidentified airman

5 77 Photo 276: Bill Jenkins speaking in front of City 1974 Apr 2 Hall, Portland. Behind him is a caricature of Richard Nixon

5 77 Photo 430: Peter Dunton, Maine Senator, with 1974 May 21 Boy Scouts

5 77 Photo 231: Jimmy Carter receiving item from [1976] Brenda Bacon, Miss Maine World

5 77 Photo 428: Gerald Talbot with Barbara Bush and [1980s] Bill Cohen

5 77 Photo 302: Tom Andrews, US Congressman [mid 1980s]

5 77 Photo 12: Anita Talbot with George Mitchell and undated John Glenn. Inscribed: To Anita Talbot, George Mitchell and John Glenn

Series 4.13.11 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Politics-- South Africa

5 78 Photo 260: Event dealing with apartheid. Three [1980s?] 224 men at desk in front of a map of Africa. One has a microphone

Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13.11 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Politics-- South Africa (cont.)

5 78 Photo 247: Wire service photograph, De Klerks 1990 Sep 4 visit Township children, with caption

Series 4.13.12 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Politician-- Nelson Mandela

5 79 Photo 242: Wire service photograph of Nelson 1990 Jun 29 Mandela and Natan Sharansky. Caption appears at the top

5 79 Photo 244: Wire service photograph of Nelson 1990 Jun 29 and Winnie Mandela at the Los Angeles Coliseum

5 79 Photo 245: Wire service photograph of Nelson 1990 Jun 29 Mandela hugging actress Alfre Woodard at a fundraiser

5 79 Photo 243: Wire service photograph of Nelson 1990 Jun 30 Mandela, with caption, "Weary salute"

Series 4.13.13 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. General

5 80 Photo 394: In front of City Hall Portland. At bottom 1964 center is Bill French, behind him is city councilman Ralph Emergen and Congressman Harold Loring

5 80 Photo 327: Energy Commission, State House 1974 May 11 Rotunda, second floor

5 80 Photo 200: Gerald Talbot and Perry Hudson, 1975 Jul 5 General Manager of New England Telephone Co., at rate hike hearings in Augusta

5 80 Photo 223: Composite photo. Comparison of E. undated Howard Hunt, and Frank Sturgis between Dallas, 1963, and Watergate, 1973

Series 4.13.14 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Law Enforcement

5 81 Photo 446: Meeting at the Portland Police undated Department dealing with legislation. Participants at the front table are from the governor's office

5 81 Photo 288: Maine State Attorney and Portland's undated Police Chief 225 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.13.14 Photographs. Politics & Politicians. Law Enforcement (cont.)

5 81 Photo 269: Ed McClure, FBI, Boston (retired) undated

Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives

5 81 Original packaging of glass plate negatives undated

5 82 Printouts from scans of glass plate negatives undated

6 83 Photo 469: Charlie Rainsfort Talbot, Gerald [c. 1902] Talbot's grandfather, in football uniform

6 84 Photo 470: Another shot of Charlie Rainsfort undated Talbot in football uniform (same setting as in Photo 469)

6 85 Photo 471: Young African American girl sitting on undated a chair, framed portrait of an African American man on the wall behind her

6 86 Photo 472: Small African American girl sitting on undated a chair holding a large doll, framed portrait of an African American man on the wall behind her (same setting as in Photo 471)

6 87 Photo 473: Cat crouched on a small table undated (same setting as in Photo 471, 472)

6 88 Photo 474: Young African American woman undated sitting in a chair with a baby on her lap, in the background on an easel is a framed portrait of a man, with what is probably black fabric draped across the top of the frame

6 89 Photo 475: An African American family posed undated beside the steps of a house – adult woman, young adult(?) female, young adult(?) male, 3 girls (cannot positively identify as Carrol St house)

6 90 Photo 476: African American man, seated, undated wearing what may be a uniform, cap with letter P(?) above the bill on his lap

6 91 Photo 477: African American girl standing in the undated snow outside a house, holding the rope to a sled 226 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.14 Photographs. Glass Plate Negatives (cont.)

6 92 Photo 478: Man in circus uniform(?) holding a undated pinto pony foal beside a circus tent(?)

6 93 Photo 479: The steamship City of Rockland at a undated pier

Series 4.15 Photographs. Negatives

7 Preservation master negatives various

8 Copy negatives – Photo #s 1-220 various

9 Copy negatives – Photo #s 221-468 (some not various made)

Series 4.16 Photographs. Oversize

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 427: Old photograph of group of African [late 1800s] Americans. May have been taken at the Green Memorial AME Zion Church in Portland.

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 6 oversize copies of Photo 4: 4 halftone negatives, [c. 1968] 2 halftone prints.

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 484: [Bangor theater group?], 2 halftone undated negatives 10.75 x 8.75

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Halftone print and negative of Photo 324: Stanley [c. 1981] Wright, Cheverus #52, playing in a basketball game between Cheverus and South Portland.

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 426: Old photograph. School orchestra. 1925 Jun Fifth from left is Vincent Talbot

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 493: Jerry and Anita Talbot looking at an undated album together, proof print from cyan negative of a color separation, 12 x 10

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 494: Vacation photo taken in Las Vegas, undated Jerry & Anita Talbot posed in old-time setting, 1990, halftone negative 12 x 13.5

Series 4.16 Photographs. Oversize (cont.)

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 460: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 461: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 462: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article

Mpcs 4 Dr 24 Photo 463: Mosaic made from photographs taken 1995 in Gerald Talbot's attic for newspaper article

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 507: Abandoned[?] house, closely undated surrounded by young trees, halftone negative 17 x 12

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 508: Tower of Union Station, Portland, 1961 being razed--clock approximately one story above rubble, halftone print 9.25 x 12

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 509: Tower of Union Station, Portland, 1961 being razed--clock nearly down to rubble pile, halftone print 9.25 x 12

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 510: Photos 508 and 509 on one sheet, 1961 halftone print 16 x 11.75

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 467: 106th Maine Legislature, House of 1973 Representatives. In center aisle is speaker Dick Hewes

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 466: 107th Maine Legislature, House of 1974-75 Representatives

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 465: 108th Maine Legislature, House of 1977-78 Representatives 228 Box Folder Description Date

Series 4.16 Photographs. Oversize (cont.)

Mpcs 4 Dr 23 Photo 511: Henry Kissinger with Haddie Bickmore undated and an unidentified woman, halftone negative 13.5 x 10.25

Series 5 Serials This Series consists of incomplete runs of 7 serial titles. The Collection does not include all issues within the date ranges.

Ebony magazine is a major publication that caters to African American middle-class consumers in a format similar to Life magazine, its contemporary.

Jet magazine was founded in 1951 as a “Weekly Negro News Magazine.” It is still published, in a format with more than news.

Essence magazine focuses on issues important to African-American women, featuring stories on health, career development, fashion, parenting, and social issues, along with lifestyle articles written by and for Black women.

The Crisis magazine, founded/edited in 1910 by W.E.B. DuBois as a crusading voice for civil rights, paved the way for later magazines such as Ebony and Jet. An official publication of the NAACP, The Crisis magazine continues to examine critical issues confronting African Americans, the broader American society, and the world.

Black Enterprise magazine focuses on business and economic topics for and about African Americans, providing news and commentary on money management, personal finance, business management, professional and managerial issues, and updates on industry trends. According to business critics Karen M. Rowley and David D. Kurpius, Black Enterprise’s focus on the Black business community provides an alternative view of society to that given by the two mainstream business publications, Forbes and Fortune, which focus almost entirely on covering the White- dominated corporate world.

Emerge Magazine lasted from October 1989 to June 2000. During that time, Emerge distinguished itself as the premier African American news-magazine and garnered more than 40 national journalism awards.

Black ethnic collectibles magazine provides information regarding Black Memorabilia, Black art, and other collectible items which depict the roles of African Americans in American history. Box Description Date

1 Ebony 1956 Aug – 1966 May

2 Ebony 1966 Jul – 1969 Aug 229 3 Ebony 1970 Feb – 1970 Nov

4 Ebony 1971 Feb – 1972 Oct

5 Ebony 1972 Dec – 1973 Sep

6 Ebony 1973 Oct – 1974 Sep

7 Ebony 1974 Oct – 1975 Feb

8 Ebony 1975 Mar – 1975 Oct

9 Ebony 1975 Dec – 1976 Jul

10 Ebony 1976 Aug – 1977 Dec

11 Ebony 1978 Jan – 1978 Sep

12 Ebony 1978 Oct – 1979 Mar

13 Ebony 1979 Apr – 1979 Dec

14 Ebony 1980 Sep – 1981 Aug

15 Ebony 1982 Jul – 1985 Sep

16 Ebony 1985 Oct – 1987 Dec

17 Ebony 1988 Jan – 1992 Sep

18 Ebony 1992 Nov – 1995 Apr

19 Jet 1968 Jul 25 – 1972 Jan 20

20 Jet 1972 Jan 27 – 1976 Sep 16

21 Jet 1977 May 26 – 1981 Feb 12

22 Jet 1981 Feb 19 – 1993 Dec 20

23 Essence 1992 Apr – 1995 Apr

24 The Crisis 1932 June, 1974 May – 1983 May

25 The Crisis 1983 Aug/Sep – 1992 Nov/Dec

26 The Crisis 1993 Jan – 1995 Feb/Mar

26 Black enterprise 1978 Jun – 1995 Apr

26 Emerge Magazine 1990 May – 1991 Jan

27 Black ethnic collectibles 1987 May/Jun – 1989 Jul/Aug

230 Series 6 Publications

Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications

1 1 100th Maine Legislature, Anniversary Edition 1960

1 1 African American Family Reading List 1991

1 1 Africa's Struggle for Freedom, the USA and the 1972 USSR: A selection of political analyses, assembled and with an introduction by Henry Winston

1 1 The Alabama Message: A View from Within. An [post 1974] Analysis of the Record of George Wallace, by Alabama Political Research Group

Mpcs 6 Dr 3, f 8 The Afro-American Magazine: Black Woman's 1972 World See Oversize

1 2 American Visions: The Magazine of Afro- 1986 American Culture, vol. 1 no. 1, Commemorative Issue, King: The making of a legend (2c.)

1 3 American Visions, vol. 1 no. 3 (post-it on inside 1986 page "Gerry - Here's that magazine I was telling you about. - P.")

1 3 American Visions vol. 8 no. 2 1993

1 4 American Visions vol. 8 no. 3 1993

1 4 American Visions Advertising Supplement: 1993 Maryland's African American Culture

1 4 American Visions vol. 9 no. 2 1994

1 5 Amistad, launching catalogue for independent 1992/1993 publishing of African-American authors

1 5 The Amistad Research Center brochure (2c.) undated

1 6 The Amistad Research Center News vol. 1 no. 1971-1974 1, no. 6; vol. 2 no. 1, no. 6; vol. 3 no. 1, no. 4

231 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

1 7 Black Americans in the Navy (Autographed to 1979 Gerald Talbot by Capt. Ben Hacker), produced by US Bureau of Naval Personnel

1 7 Black and White: A Personal Perspective, a talk 1971 before the Booker T. Washington Business and Professional Organization, by Ramon S. Scruggs, Sr.

1 8 The Black Business Directory of New England 1991 (2c.)

1 9 Black Excellence 1977

1 9 Black Excellence 1978

1 10 Black Folklore in America, Miller Reclamation 1975/1976 Company Inc.

1 10 Black Heritage 80: Ethnic Symposia series 1980 produced by University of Lowell Alternatives for Individual Development Program

1 11 Black in America: Episodes in US History 1969 produced by American Education Publications

1 11 Black is Brown is Tan by Arnold Adoff 1973

1 11 Black Journalists: Then & Now produced by 1987 Miller High Life

1 12 Black Labor Chant and other poems by David 1974 Wadsworth Cannon, Jr. (reprinted by Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe)

1 12 Black News: Agitate, Educate, Organize vol. 1 1972 no. 37

1 12 Black News: Agitate, Educate, Organize vol. 1 1972 no. 41

1 13 The Black Pages of New England (Telephone 1995 Book)

1 14 Black Re-Emergence no. 2 [1978]

1 14 Black Re-Emergence no. 5 1988 232 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

2 15 Black Perspectives on the Bicentennial: Blacks 1976 and U.S. Wars produced by the National Urban League

2 15 Black perspectives on the Bicentennial: 1976 Economic Progress of Blacks after 200 Years produced by the National Urban League (2c.)

2 15 Black perspectives on the Bicentennial: The 1976 Black Press and the First Amendment, produced by the National Urban League (2c.)

2 15 Black Perspectives on the Bicentennial: The 1976 Struggle for Political Equality produced by the National Urban League

2 16 A Black Voter's Guide to the 1978 Elections by 1978 Theodore Cross and Robert Bruce Slater

2 16 The Blacks and the Unions by Bayard Rustin 1971 (Reprinted by the A. Phillip Randolph Educational Fund)

2 17 Blacks in America: Then and Now by Edgar A. 1969 Toppin (Reprinted by The Christian Science Monitor)

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Blueswire: All the Blues in New England no. 4 1994 f 8 See Oversize

2 18 The Boule Journal: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (the 1987 first African-American Greek lettered fraternity) vol. 51 no. 1

2 19 The Boule Journal: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity vol. 1989 53 no. 3

2 20 The Boule Journal: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity vol. 1990 54 no. 4

2 21 The Boule Journal: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity vol. 1991 55 no. 1

2 21 The Boule Journal: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity vol. 1991 55 no. 2

2 22 The Boule Journal: Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity vol. 1991 55 no. 4

2 23 The Bridge vol. 1 no. 1 (3c.) 1994 233 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

2 23 the Bridge vol. 1 no. 2 ("Politicians, Why Should I 1994 Vote?" by Gerald E. Talbot)

2 24 The Bridge vol.1 no. 3 (2c.) 1994

2 24 The Bridge vol.2 no. 1 (3c.) ("Maine Black 1995 History" [trivia questions] by Gerald E. Talbot)

2 24 The Bridge vol. 2 no. 2 (2c.) ("Talbot Donates 1995 Historical Collection")

2 25 Bylaws, General Laws, and Conference Laws of 1988 the Printing, Publishing and Media Workers Sector of the Communications Workers of America

2 26 Casco Bay Weekly newspaper vol. 1 no. 27 (2c.) 1988

2 27 Civil Rights Digest: A quarterly of the US 1968 Commission on Civil Rights vol. 1 no. 1, no. 2

2 28 Civil Rights Digest vol. 1 no. 3, vol. 2 no. 1 1968, 1969

3 29 Civil Rights Digest vol. 2 no. 2, vol. 3 no. 4 1969, 1970

3 30 Civil Rights Digest vol. 4 no. 1, no. 2 1971

3 31 Civil Rights Digest vol. 4 no. 2, no. 3 1971

3 32 Civil Rights Digest vol. 4 no. 4 (2c.) 1971

3 33 Civil Rights Digest vol. 5 no. 1 (2c.) 1972

3 34 Civil Rights Digest vol. 5 no. 2, no. 3 1972

3 35 Civil Rights Digest vol. 5 no. 4 (2c.) 1973

3 36 Civil Rights Digest vol. 5 no. 5, vol. 6 no. 1 1973

3 37 Civil Rights Digest vol. 6 no. 3 (2c.) 1974

3 38 Civil Rights Digest vol. 7 no. 1, no. 4 1974, 1975

3 39 Colby Voices: Perspectives from our multicultural undated [circa community 1990]

3 39 Common Cause: A citizens’ lobby 1976

3 39 Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Inc. produced 1984 by National Directory of Hispanic Elected Officials 234 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

3 40 The Constitution of The United States, 1987 Bicentennial booklet

3 40 Daniel Hand [Abolitionist] of Madison, 1973 Connecticut, 1801-1891 produced by the Madison Historical Society, Inc.

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 Dawn Magazine: A new day for Black Americans 1975, 1977, f 9 vol. 3 no. 8, vol. 5 no. 1, no. 4, no. 5; vol. 6 no. 1 1978 See Oversize

3 41 Drug abuse: the chemical cop-out, produced by 1971 Blue Shield

3 41 The Drum, Reverend Jesse Jackson vol. 14 no. I [post 1983] and II consolidated

4 42 Equal Rights for Women in Education: A Model 1977 Policy Statement and Guidelines for Implementation, produced by Education Commission of the States

4 42 Excel: 1982-1983, Excellence in Black 1982 organizations and Black Achievers by Janie Sykes-Kennedy

4 43 Focus, vol. 1 no. 1-12 ( complete 12 issues) 1972 Nov - produced by Joint Center for Political Studies 1973 Oct

4 44 Focus vol. 2 no. 1-7, no. 9-12 1973 Nov - 1974 Oct

4 45 Focus vol. 3 no. 1, no. 3-6, no. 8-12 1974 Nov - 1975 Oct

4 46 Focus vol. 4 no. 2, no. 4-12 1975 Nov - 1976 Nov

4 47 Focus vol. 5 no. 1-2, no. 5-11 1976 Dec - 1977 Dec

4 48 Focus vol. 6 no. 1-11 (complete 10 issues) 1978 Jan - 1978 Dec

4 49 Focus vol. 7 no. 1-6 (no. 3 [2 c.]) 1979 Jan - 1979 Jun

4 50 Forum [Equal Opportunity Forum] vol. 6, no. 6-7 1979 Mar, Apr

4 51 Forum [Equal Opportunity Forum] vol. 6, no. 8-9 1979 May, Jun 235 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

4 52 Forum [Equal Opportunity Forum] vol.6, no. 8-9 1979 Oct, 1980 Mar

4 53 Forum [Equal Opportunity Forum] vol. 8 no. 5, 1981 Mar, vol. 9 no. 3 1982 Jan

5 54 From My Notebook 1975 by Marion Freeman 1975 (autographed by author to Mrs. Anita Talbot)

5 54 From the Pages of Black History produced by 1976 Universal Life Insurance Company

5 54 Functional Literacy and the Workplace produced 1983 by Education Services: American Council of Life Insurance

5 55 A Guide to Black Organizations produced by 1983 USA Phillip Morris

5 55 A Guide to Black Organizations, USA Phillip 1984 Morris - On the back page "N Urban League- 77" is written, referring to the National Urban League on p. 77)

5 56a A Handbook for Integrated Schooling produced 1976 by US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare

5 56a Highlights of Significant Events and 1978 Observances of Afro-Americans [brochure] prepared by Office of Black Affairs Democratic National Committee

5 56a How and Why African People Came to North 1979 America, Anacostia Neighborhood Museum, Smithsonian Institution, Education Department

5 56b Indian Life vol. 12, no. 2 1978

5 57 Joint Center for Political Studies vol. 1 no. 1972 1:Metropolitan Government: A Black Analytical Perspective by Tobe Johnson

5 57 Joint Center for Political Studies vol. 1 no. 2: 1972 Baltimore's Failure to Elect a Black Mayor in 1971 by James Fleming

5 57 Joint Center for Political Studies vol. 1 no. 3: 1972 Black Politics in Gary: Problems and Prospects by William E. Nelson Jr. 236 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

5 57 Joint Center for Political Studies vol. 1 no. 4: The 1972 Construction Industry: A Black Perspective by Dennis A. Derryck

5 58 Joint Center for Political Studies Reprint: Blacks post 1971 and Metro-Politics

5 58 Khamit Arit, A Newsletter for the First Roots undated People Born of the Sun

5 58 The Legal Rights of Maine Women published by 1977 The Maine Commission for Women (with letter from Jean M. Fallon attached)

5 58 Legislating a Death Penalty published by The 1977 Council of State Governments

5 58 Let's Celebrate! A Multicultural Literary and 1990 Artistic magazine produced by Salem Middle Schools, Salem, MA (with personal note to Gerald from Leslie Schwartz attached)

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 LIFE vol. 59 no. 3 1965 f 8 See Oversize

5 60 The Living Church vol. 62 no. 19, no. 20, no. 22, 1920 no. 23 (mailed to Mrs. C. A Talbot)

5 61 The Living Church vol. 62 no. 24-26 (mailed to 1920 Mrs. C. A Talbot)

5 62 The Living Church vol. 63 no. 1, no. 2, no. 15, 1920 no. 21 (mailed to Mrs. C. A Talbot)

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 LOOK: A special issue on The Blacks & The 1969 f 8 Whites vol. 33 no. 1 See Oversize

5 63 MBE, Minority Business Entrepreneur vol. 9 no. 1992 5

5 64 Maine Department of Labor, Women and 1984 Minorities in Maine's Labor Force 237 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

5 65a Maine Department of Labor Bureau of Labor 1983 Standards Research and Statistics Division "Directory of Maine Labor Organizations"

5 65a Maine Times vol. 7, no. 36 1975 Jun 6

5 65b Maryknoll, Theme: The International Year of the 1979 Child [Magazine of the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America] vol. 73 no. 1

5 65b Message vol. 48 no. 2 1982

6 66 Modern Maturity AARP vol. 37 no. 1, no. 4 1994

6 67 Multi View vol.1 no. 6 1992

6 67 National Alliance, Official Magazine of the 1973 National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employee's vol. 22 no. 10

6 68 National Association of State Boards of 1983 Education (NASBE) 1983 Membership Directory (with "Gerald Talbot" drawing in pen)

6 69 The National Leader: the weekly newspaper 1982 linking the Black community nationwide vol. 1 no. 26

6 70 Necessary: News of the Black Community 1993, 1994 Crusade for Children vol. 1 no. 1 (2c.), v .2 no. 1

6 71 Necessary: News of the Black Community 1994 Crusade for Children vol. 2 no. 2 (2c.), vol. 2 no. 4 (missing pages)

6 72 Negro History Bulletin vol. 37 no. 4 published by 1974 the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History

6 72 The Negro Protest Participants Guide produced undated by Unitarian Universalist Association

6 72 Negro Views of America: The Legacy of 1968 Oppression produced by American Education Publications

6 72 Network News, National Institute for Women of 1988 Color 238 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

6 73 Never Too Late, A Comedy in Three Acts by 1957 Sumner Arthur Long

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 The New York Times Magazine "Jesse Jackson 1987 f 10 aims for the mainstream" See Oversize

6 73 News Focus - In Black America: Special News 1969 Pointer/News Focus Issue

6 73 Newsweek "What ever happened to black 1973 America?" vol. 81 no. 8

6 74 OBU [Outreach for Black Unity] Newsletter 1994

6 74 An Opinion Maker's Guide to Children in Election 1992 Year 1992 produced by Children's Defense Fund

6 75 Political Affairs, Theoretical Journal of the 1968 Communist Party, U. S. A. Special Edition: The Battle for Black Liberation vol. 47 no. 2

6 75 Population Bulletin: Family Size and the Black 1975 American, a publication of the Population Reference Bureau, Inc. vol. 30 no. 4

6 76 Presstime: The Journal of the American 1981 Newspaper Publishers Association vol. 3 no. 11

6 76 Province House brochure (Nova Scotia House of 1973 Assembly)

6 76 Race and Education: Integration and Community 1969 Control produced by American Education Publications

6 77a The Rag undated

6 77b REACHOUT Newsletter 1993

6 77b Red & Black published by Wesleyan University 1981 vol. 4 no. 3

6 77b Report of the Phelps-Stokes Fund produced by 1987-1989 Education for Human Development 239 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

6 78 The Retired Officer Magazine vol. 48 no. 9 1992 'Tuskegee Airmen: Rising to the challenge'

6 78 The Retired Officer Magazine vol. 50 no. 2 'The 1994 Black Cavalry: Segregated service, common valor'

7 79 REUNION: The news that celebrates people, 1993 heritage, and achievement [newsletter] vol. 1 no. 6, no. 11

7 80 REUNION vol. 2 no. 1, no. 3 1993, 1994

7 81 REUNION vol. 2 no. 1, no. 3 (2 c.) 1994

7 82 REUNION vol. 2 no. 4 (2 c.) 1994

7 83 REUNION vol. 2 no. 5 (2 c.) (1 of 2) 1994

7 84 REUNION vol. 2 no. 5 (2 c.) (2 of 2) 1994

7 85 REUNION vol. 3 no. 4, no. 6 1995

7 86 Review (for members of the International 1977 Typographical Union) vol. 21 no. 20 The Review of the News vol. 11 no. 11; vol. 14. 1975, 1978 no. 16, no. 22

7 87 SCLC: The Southern Christian Leadership Dec/Jan 1988- Conference National Magazine vol. 17 no. 4 1989

7 88 Salt, Journal of New England Culture no. 24 1984

7 89 San Diego Monitor News vol. 1 no. 5, no. 6 1987

7 90 Seeing the United States as the South and the 1994 World Community as the North: Using the Approach of Martin Luther King Jr. to Invigorate the Next Civil Rights Movement. A Banned Book by: Patrick Louis Cooney, PhD and Rosemary Santana Cooney, PhD

7 91 Sex Manual For Those Married or About to Be by 1947 G. Lombard Kelly

7 91 Sex and You, A Care of the Body Book by Dr. 1940 Phillip M. Lovell, Sexology Magazine, NYC 240 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

7 91 Smithsonian magazine vol. 4 no. 5 (contains 1973 article 'The black role during the era of the Revolution')

8 92 State Employment and Training Council Annual 1979 Report: State of Maine 1979

8 93 Suicide the will to die produced by Maine Blue 1973 Cross and Blue Shield

8 93 A Survey of Press Freedom in Latin America 1984 1983/1984

8 93 TCB: Seagram’s guide to taking care of business 1980 vol. 1 no. 1 (with letter attached explaining TCB's mission)

8 94 Teaching Tolerance vol. 2 no. 2 produced by the 1993 Southern Poverty Law Center

8 94 Time magazine vol. 141 no. 20 1993

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 St. Petersburg Times special report "To be black 1980 f 10 and to live in St. Petersburg" (with a note from "JK Murphy") See Oversize

8 95 Trial: The National Legal Newsmagazine vol. 13 1977 no. 7

8 95 The Tuskegee Airmen [newsletter] vol. 8 no. 1, 1987, 1988 no. 2

8 95 U.S. Blacks: The Monthly News Magazine, for 1982 and about the Black Community vol. 3 no. 1

8 96 Urban Family: the Magazine of Hope and 1993 Progress vol. 2 no. 1

8 96 VIDA Volunteers in Direct Action [newsletter] vol. 1993 5 no. 3 published by AARP

8 96 Full Gospel Business Men's Voice vol. 20 no. 4 1972

8 96 The Voice of POWs and MIAs vol. IV no. 2 1975 Feb

8 96 Waynflete Magazine vol.7 no. 1 (Regina Talbot 1994 Phillips p. 30) 241 Box Folder Description Date

Series 6 Publications (cont.)

8 97 Wee Pals [Cartoon Pamphlet] produced by undated National Conference of Christians and Jews, cartoonist Morrie Turner

8 97 You and Your Baby: A guide for teenaged 1984 Mothers produced by Gerber Products Company

8 97 Young & Restless: Young Parkinson’s Support 1993 Network of Massachusetts vol. 2, no. 3

8 98 YOUTH magazine vol. 14 no. 20, vol. 19 no. 1963, 1968 12&13 (consolidated)

Series 6 Oversize

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 The Afro-American Magazine: Black Woman's 1972 f 8 World

Mpcs 6 Dr3 Blueswire: All the Blues in New England no. 4 1994 f8

Mpcs 6 Dr3 Dawn Magazine: A new day for black Americans 1975, 1977, f9 vol.3 no. 8; vol. 5 no. 1, no. 4, no. 5; vol. 6 no. 1 1978

Mpcs 6 Dr3 LIFE vol. 59 no. 3 1965 f 8

Mpcs 6 Dr3 LOOK: A special issue on The Blacks & The 1969 f 8 Whites vol. 33 no. 1

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 The New York Times Magazine "Jesse Jackson 1987 f10 aims for the mainstream"

Mpcs 6 Dr 3 St. Petersburg Times special report "To be black 1980 f 10 and to live in St. Petersburg" (with a note from "JK Murphy")