Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection
Document Type
Oral History
Publication Date
7-1-2001
Interview Number
MOH 285
Abstract
Madeleine (Richard) Freeman was born on February 10, 1926. She grew up in Pembroke, New Hampshire. She graduated from Pembroke Academy and Bates College. She was a member of the Brooks Quimby Debate Team. She was involved in founding the Maine League of Women Voters. She was the first woman elected to the town council of Orono. She was president of the Maine Municipal Association. Stanley Leonard Freeman, Jr. grew up in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He graduated from Howard High School, Bates College, and Columbia Teacher’s College. He served in the Navy during World War II. He taught at the University of Maine in Orono. He was vice-chancellor of the University of Maine system.
Stanley Leonard Freeman, Jr. grew up in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He graduated from Howard High School, Bates College, and Columbia Teacher’s College. He served in the Navy during World War II. He taught at the University of Maine in Orono. He was vice-chancellor of the University of Maine system.
Use Restrictions
Copyright Bates College. This transcript is provided for individual Research Purposes Only; for all other uses, including publication, reproduction and quotation beyond fair use, permission must be obtained in writing from: The Edmund S. Muskie Archives and Special Collections Library, Bates College, 70 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240-6018.
Recommended Citation
L'Hommedieu, Andrea, "Freeman, Stanley L. "Stan" and Madeleine R. oral history interview" (2001). Edmund S. Muskie Oral History Collection. 134.
https://scarab.bates.edu/muskie_oh/134
Scope and Content Note
Interview includes discussions of: Bates College; 1954 Maine gubernatorial campaign; 1955- 1956 Governor 1st term; environmental protection; Model Cities; Boys’ and Girls’ State; the Great Depression; World War II; League of Women Voters; and legal services for the elderly.