Photo Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
0593 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
The yacht "Sokokis", 1902. George McArthur at the wheel; Henry Evans at the landing port. Built on the floor of National Hall for the library fair and manned by the following crew: Captain, Harry P. Chadbourne; 1st Officer, G.M. Leavitt; 2nd Officer, S.L. Parcher; 3rd Officer and Purser, Henry D. Evans; Quartermaster, George McArthur; Stewardesses - Ada L. Boynton, Susie Roberts; Seamen - Francis Healy, James Burnham, Roy Verrill. In February 1902 a big fair was held in National Hall, St. John's Building, to raise money to equip the McArthur Library. The fair lasted an entire week, during which a special newspaper called "The Nightly Comet" was published each day. The fair was actively attended and supported, and more than $15,000 was raised for the Library Fund. |
Date |
1902 |
Photographer |
Unknown |
Title |
"Sokokis" at National Hall, St. John's Building |
Collection |
IMAGES |
Provenance |
Gift of Thos. L. Evans |
Place |
Biddeford (Me.) |
Neg Loc |
Annex--Condensed Shelving--Rear |
Neg # |
593 |
Orig/copy |
Copy |
Print size |
5" x 7" |
Film Size |
5 x 7 film |
People |
McArthur Family |
Search Terms |
Biddeford Biddeford arts St. John's Block McArthur Library |