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STATE OF MAINE EDUCATIONAL FILM "THIS LAND OF OURS" LEWISTON AUBURN PORTLAND (Color Version) 63154 (1947)

1947 · Short film · 9 min

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The 1947 episode “The State of Maine,” part of the Carl Dudley Productions motion pictures series This Land Of Ours, gives viewers a taste of the largest state in the Northeast. The film opens with shots of forests (00:55), fitting for a state known as the “Pine Tree State.” Maine is also home to lakes, historic forts, and scenic lighthouses. August (01:26) is the capital and is shaped by the Kennebec River. Lewiston and Auburn are the heart of the state’s industry (01:47), producing boots and shoes among other things. Portland (02:12) is the largest city in Maine and is the birthplace of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Portland’s most important industry is fishing. Brunswick (02:50) is a city of commerce and industry, but it might be best known for education. Brunswick is home to Bowdoin College, which counts Longfellow, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Franklin Pierce among its alumni. Maine’s third largest city is Bangor (03:19). While not one of the top three largest cities in Maine, Orono is home to the University of Main (03:46); the school is famous for its agricultural college with experimental farms. Agriculture is very important throughout the state. Farmers till their own land and pass farms down from generation to generation. Blue berries (04:22) are an important seasonal crop, but dairy and poultry are the important year-round resources. However, the state’s most important crop is potatoes (04:52), especially in Aroostook County. More potatoes are grown in Maine than in any…

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9 minutes
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Ephemeral Films

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