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Formal Name Proclamations by the Governor, 1909-1949, World War II

Documents
Common Name Proclamations by the Governor, 1909-1949 Ref #: C0029
Prncipal Name Governor of Maine Relationship to collection: Creator
Volume 4 Items Inclusive Dates: 1941 - 1942
Originals/Copies Original Bulk Dates: 1941 - 1942
Related Records N/A
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Activities/Events The Governor, as the head of the Executive Department of State government, is
Related to the authorized to issue proclamations to carry out the policies of that office. Formal
Collection proclamations by governors note significant events or direct State agencies to take

specific actions.
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Scope/Content Includes proclamations by Governor Frederick Robie regarding World War II security

measures: a special legislative session on January 12, 1942; an order on February

28, 1942 detailing requirements to "black out all lights" as necessary.

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Repository Maine State Archives: Maine State Archives, 84 State House Station Cultural

Building Augusta 04333-0084 207-287-5795 jeffrey.brown@state.me.us

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