Maine Historical Society

The Brown Research Library provides access to the most comprehensive collection of archival material related to Maine history, and serves researchers, scholars, educators, students, genealogists, the general public, and professionals from many fields. The MHS collection includes archival, library, and special collections that document Maine, New England, and U.S. history and genealogy. Strengths include maps and treaties which illustrate the shared Wabanaki and colonial experience; European exploration, settlement, and land-use; personal, business, and organizational records that document Maine's economic, religious, social, and political history; family history collections; Maine's participation in national and international events; natural resources, maritime history, and social reform movements; and exceptional photography, map, newspaper, architecture, and engineering records. MHS also supports extensive scholarly and publishing activities. This includes publishing the journal Maine History in partnership with the History Department at the University of Maine, and regularly hosting fellowships and scholarly forums.