After Mabel’s death, Ruth sold a parcel of Mabel’s land to the Lord family which features in this reel as do several summer neighbors, and Mimi and Chennie, now a couple. Wonderful footage of the Ellsworth Falls archaeological dig, too.
Maine III
Maine III
Video:
Identifier:
RS-003
Collection:
Ruth Storm Collection
Date:
1940-1948
Original Format:
16mm
Color:
Color
Duration:
17:19
Abstract:
Upon the death of Mabel Griffin, Ruth Storm inherited Mabel's adjacent lots in Corea. She soon sold a parcel to the Lord family of Bangor, Maine, which camped out there while building their own summer place. The footage opens with a visit to Bertha Moore and her mother; includes footage of the Lord family enjoying their new property as well as of Chennie and Mimi, now a couple, picnicking with local friends & summer neighbors, and of Ruth's cabin on the rocks. There's also footage of the Ellsworth Falls archaeological dig during a visit by Margaret Contant Blaker of the Smithsonian.
Subject(s):
Lesbians
Place(s):
Corea, Maine; Ellsworth Falls, Maine
Rights:
Lesbian Home Movie Project (LHMP) owns all rights.