Category Archives: Linwood Dyer Collection

Photo Friday – The Linwood Dyer Collection, Part 060

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Don Taylor

Album 2025.02.10. Identifying Historical Photographs from Portland, Scarborough, and Cape Elizabeth, Maine By Don Taylor As part of my ongoing work with the Linwood Dyer Collection, I’ve recently identified five individuals from “Attic Photo Album 1.” This remarkable collection encompasses … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Lancey (née Eastman), Small, & Wellcome.

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Don Taylor

I identified three people from the Linwood Dyer Collection:
Mildred Lancey (née Eastman), (1878-1947).
John Chase Small, Jr. (1878-1937).
Abner Paine Wellcome (1817-1893). Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Four Portland Groups & One Gorham Group

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Don Taylor

I showcase two vintage girls’ basketball team photos from Portland High, 1923 and 1924, from the Linwood D. Dyer Photo Collection. A 1928 photo shows the Maine State College Girls Basketball Team. Finally, there is a large panoramic photo of the 1931 Gorham Normal School showing students and staff. Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Dyer [Johnson], Libby [Moody]

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Don Taylor

Linwood Dyer Collection – Part 058Hod, Wright, JPD, Liz, Others Album (2024.13.50)By Don Taylor The Linwood Dyer Photo Collection at the Scarborough Historical Society contains a photo album labeled “HOD WRIGHT JPD LIZ OTHERS.” While some photos are identified, others … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Leary, Small, Wentworth, Wright.

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Don Taylor

I identified six more people from the Linwood Dyer Photo Collection:

Henry C Leary (1866-1958)
James Austin Small (1842-1935)
Perley Leaon Wentworth (1886-1919)
Lloyd A Wentworth (1887-1907)
Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Plummer) Wright (1871-1943)
David E Wright (c.1906-1955
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