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  1. 0000.001.024 - Print, Photographic

    Photograph of Frank McNamee, Judy Rosbe, and Dick Anderson.

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  2. 0000.001.025 - Print, Photographic

    Photograph of Frank McNamee and Judith Rosbe in front of the Sippican Historical Society promoting the book "Images of America: Marion," by Judith Westlund Rosbe.

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    Frank McNamee and Judy Rosbe
  3. 2016.002.001 - Newspaper

    New Bedford Standard-Times December 28, 2015 article titled "Marion Man of the Year: Preservation and practicality guide McNamee". Includes a digital photograph of Frank McNamee next to his business sign "Marion Antiques".

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    Marion Man of the Year: Preservation and practicality guide McNamee
  4. 2019.035.001 - Poster

    Poster announcing the celebration of the Preservation of the Marion General Store, June 9, 2019

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    Keeping History Alive Poster
  5. 2022.021.001 - Newspaper

    MARION — One hundred years ago, Marion’s Marconi Wireless Telegraph station was built to handle all transatlantic radio traffic, communicating directly with another high-powered wireless plant in Norway. Marion Antiques owner Frank McNamee will give a talk on this important connector to Europe at the turn of the last century from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at the Marconi Building, 13 Atlantis Drive. Joyce Kohout will also speak on ...

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    Marion's Marconi connection to be subject of talk May 19
  6. 2022.028.001 - Newspaper

    MARION — Always be careful before tossing away old paperwork. The item could bear the telltale signs of classic American writer Edgar Allen Poe, known for his mastery of the macabre. That’s what happened when Frank McNamee, owner of Marion Antique Auctions, visited a home in the area in 2013. The owner had requested that an old desk be appraised. As usual, when appraisals are done on desks, the drawers were emptied. And in this case ...

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    Marion antique store owner recognizes rich history of items
  7. 2023.046.001 - Newspaper

    MARION — History fanatics gathered at the Benjamin D. Community Center to learn about Joe Jefferson— a 19th century actor referred to as the "Robert De Niro of his day." Sippican Historical Society Curator Frank McNamee shared his research on Jefferson's life on Friday, May 19. According to McNamee, Jefferson also referred to as "America’s actor," was most known for his portrayal of Rip Van Winkle in a series of plays and 1903 silent film ...

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    Meet 'America's actor' Joe Jefferson
  8. 2023.068.001 - Magazine

    From the magazine "South Coast Almanac" late Summer 2023, an article titled "Wish You Were Here" about local postcards and the motivations, inspirations, and stories of their collections. Pete Smith, Curator Emeritus of the Sippican Historical Society is pictured.

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    Wish You Were Here
  9. 2024.021.001 - Newspaper

    MARION — Marion resident Frank McNamee remembers attending antique shows with his mother when he was just 8 years old. An interest was quickly sparked, and in 2024 McNamee is celebrating 50 years of officially being in the antiquing business. McNamee, the owner of Marion Antique Shop, started a business with his mother when he was in high school as a part of her bigger plan to keep him out of trouble. In college, McNamee would spend his ...

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    ‘Every day is an adventure’: Marion Antique Shop celebrates 50 years

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