Alfred Kellar Ames was an American politician, businessperson and filmmaker. Ames, a Republican, served three terms (1915–20) in the Maine Senate. He owned the Machias Lumber Company.
Occupation
businessperson, politician, film director, film producer
Position held
member of the State Senate of Maine
Citizenship
United States
Born
September 4, 1866
Died
May 19, 1950
Overview
Alfred Kellar Ames (September 4, 1866 – May 19, 1950) was an American politician, businessperson and filmmaker. Ames, a Republican, served three terms (1915–20) in the Maine Senate. He owned the Machias Lumber Company.
In 1930, Ames and Dr. Howard Kane filmed From Stump to Ship, an industrial film about the logging industry. In 2002, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
In 1934, Ames was the Republican nominee for governor. He lost to incumbent Democrat Louis J. Brann. His wife was a prominent member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and former state historian. The couple's home in Machias was an English colonial structure noted for its large garden.
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