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Houlton High School Alumni Association

Houlton, Maine

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19,218Archive pages

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Discover the people, places, and stories of Houlton, Maine.

Discover another side of Houlton, Maine through newspapers preserved in the Houlton High School Alumni Association's digital archive. Its three titles include material from 1915 to 2013.

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  • Selected titles

    In the collection shared by Houlton High School Alumni Association, you will find “Houlton High School” and “Our Story”.

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  • A closer look

    A familiar name or event takes on another dimension in the newspaper coverage of its time, alongside the stories that mattered to the readers of that issue.

The reporting of earlier years offers a way to explore how events were understood as they happened and how local experiences became part of the historical record. A family story, a classroom project or curiosity about a familiar place can lead to a closer look at the community and the lives of earlier generations. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.

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Titles in this collection

Browse three titles and 19,218 digitized pages, with material from 1915 to 2013. Through a partnership with Advantage Archives, Houlton High School Alumni Association shares these sources from the past. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.

If you are tracing a family connection or exploring local history, the titles below offer a place to begin and a thread to follow.

Houlton High School

1,594 pages from 1932 to 2013

North Star

17,318 pages from 1915 to 2011

Our Story

306 pages in 2012

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About the Community

About Houlton High School Alumni Association

The Houlton High School Alumni Association, one of the oldest alumni associations in the country, is dedicated to fostering connections among graduates and preserving the rich legacy of Houlton High School. The association not only maintains historical records but also actively engages alumni through various programs and events that keep the spirit of the school alive. The association’s archives, now digitized, are an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the school and its impact on the community.

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The History Of Houlton High School Alumni Association

The Houlton High School Alumni Association was established with a mission to maintain strong ties among its graduates and to preserve the history of the school. Over the years, the association has evolved to offer a variety of services, including annual alumni events, scholarships, and digital access to historical records. Through its commitment to preserving the school’s legacy, the association continues to play a vital role in the lives of its members and the community.

About the Community

About Houlton, Maine

Located in Aroostook County, Houlton, Maine, is a town known for its rich agricultural history and close-knit community. Founded in the early 19th century, Houlton has a strong educational tradition, with Houlton High School serving as a central institution in the town. The town’s scenic beauty and deep historical roots make it a place of pride for residents and alumni alike.

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Did You Know?

Did you know that the Houlton High School Alumni Association is one of the oldest alumni associations in the United States? Established over a century ago, it continues to foster connections between alumni and preserve the rich history of Houlton High School.

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Research Guidance

Look for the story behind a result

The history of Houlton includes individual lives as well as events remembered by the wider community. In the digital archive shared by the Houlton High School Alumni Association, begin with a name, place or date connected with the story you want to explore. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story. Search a person, place, or event with a second term, then compare the date and context of each result. A repeated name needs more evidence before it identifies the same person or connects two parts of a story.

After recording the issue and page, search a second term tied to the result and compare the surrounding dates and accounts. Keep matching names provisional until the place and context fit. This can turn one result into a better question without turning a repeated name into a confirmed story.

Capture the title, date, and page or item location for a detail you may want to revisit. Label your interpretation as your reading, not the source's own words. Keep enough context with the note that another reader can retrace it.

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Community Partnership

Keeping local history a community resource

This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Houlton High School Alumni Association, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.

Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.

Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.

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Stories, research tips, and archive news

Read All About It connects archive research with the people and institutions preserving local history. Explore partner and community stories, project updates, research ideas, and perspectives on digitization, education, and working with primary sources. Use the articles as a starting point for your next question or a new way to share a discovery.

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