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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 1891 | Mount Desert Messenger - news on the home front |
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| Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark. |
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Description: Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark. | ||||
| 1894 | Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield |
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| Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863. |
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Description: Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863. | |||
| 1896 | Letters to Ada Emerson |
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| Letters from Henry Kelley (Emerson?) to his mother, Ada Emerson, in Indian River, ME describing his Civil War encampment with the Maine 10th Regiment at Camp Washburn, MD & Harper's Ferry, VA. Given to library by Carl Kelley. |
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Description: Letters from Henry Kelley (Emerson?) to his mother, Ada Emerson, in Indian River, ME describing his Civil War encampment with the Maine 10th Regiment at Camp Washburn, MD & Harper's Ferry, VA. Given to library by Carl Kelley. | ||||
| 1903 | Battle of Norwood's Cove |
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| Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century. |
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Description: Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century. | |||
| 1904 | Re-enacting |
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| Copy of an article about Civil War Reenactments by Joseph Smith, teacher at Mt. Desert Elementary School in early 1980's. Mr. Smith was actively involved with the Maine Civil War Company reenactment group. |
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Description: Copy of an article about Civil War Reenactments by Joseph Smith, teacher at Mt. Desert Elementary School in early 1980's. Mr. Smith was actively involved with the Maine Civil War Company reenactment group. | |||
| 1905 | Beyond the book |
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| Transcription of talk at University of Maine, based on book: Crossing lines |
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Description: Transcription of talk at University of Maine, based on book: Crossing lines | |||
| 1922 | Gymkhana |
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| 3 Pamphlets concerning the Gymkhana which will take place @ 2:30 P.M. on Mrs. Bowler's field, near the Clifton Slip, sports events |
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Description: 3 Pamphlets concerning the Gymkhana which will take place @ 2:30 P.M. on Mrs. Bowler's field, near the Clifton Slip, sports events | |||||
| 1938 | Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989 |
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| A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks. |
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Description: A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks. | |||
| 1958 | Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden |
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| "It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives. |
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Description: "It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives. [show more] | |||
| 1969 | The Latest about the Accident at Northeast Harbor |
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| Account of the buckboard accident in Northeast Harbor which claimed the life of Mabel Case, daughter of J. B. Case of Boston. |
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Description: Account of the buckboard accident in Northeast Harbor which claimed the life of Mabel Case, daughter of J. B. Case of Boston. | ||||
| 1971 | Town of Mount Desert Listing of Historical Events |
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| 1996 | Bar Harbor Horse Show a Great Success |
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| Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions. |
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Description: Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions. | ||||
| 2004 | Who Killed Captain Rumill? |
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| Edna Hysom of Pretty Marsh recalls the story of the disappearance of Capt. Edwin Rumill of Pretty Marsh from the schooner Rumill from the schooner "Harry A. Berwind" off the North Carolina coast in 1905. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1989. |
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Description: Edna Hysom of Pretty Marsh recalls the story of the disappearance of Capt. Edwin Rumill of Pretty Marsh from the schooner Rumill from the schooner "Harry A. Berwind" off the North Carolina coast in 1905. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1989. | |||
| 2006 | Down East Tear Down |
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| Former Northeast Harbor residence "Blueberry Ledge" (designed by Peabody & Harvard President Charles Eliot Sterns) of by new Gwathmey & Siegel house. Demolition project was controversial. President Charles Eliot, Mrs. Peter Jay and Mrs. Susan Alsop is replaced by new Gwathmey & Siegel house. |
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Description: Former Northeast Harbor residence "Blueberry Ledge" (designed by Peabody & Harvard President Charles Eliot Sterns) of by new Gwathmey & Siegel house. Demolition project was controversial. President Charles Eliot, Mrs. Peter Jay and Mrs. Susan Alsop is replaced by new Gwathmey & Siegel house. | |||
| 2010 | Night Sledding |
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| Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies. |
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Description: Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies. | |||
| 2039 | Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner |
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| World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan |
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Description: World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan | |||
| 2045 | Healing Power of the Wild Provides a Warming Winter Tale |
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| Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack. |
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Description: Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack. | |||
| 2053 | Address by Dr. S. Weir Mitchell |
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| Copy of Dr. Mitchell's address before the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Society, Original brought to Library by Mimi Miller. |
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Description: Copy of Dr. Mitchell's address before the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Society, Original brought to Library by Mimi Miller. | |||
| 2075 | Letter from Theodore Roosevelt about Guy Scull |
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| Letter from Theodore Roosevelt commending Guy Scull for his service with the Rough Riders and being a gentleman. |
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Description: Letter from Theodore Roosevelt commending Guy Scull for his service with the Rough Riders and being a gentleman. | ||||
| 2082 | Ceremony at the Northeast Harbor Library with plaque in memory of Belle Smallidge Knowles |
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| Remarks of Asa Knowles at the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Belle S. Knowles, first librarian at the Northeast Harbor Library. Brief biography included. |
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Description: Remarks of Asa Knowles at the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Belle S. Knowles, first librarian at the Northeast Harbor Library. Brief biography included. | |||
| 2089 | Remarks on Retirement |
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| Bob Pyle's remarks to the Mount Desert residents, trustees, staff and family at the Library's "Open House" in Oct. 2011 honoring his 40+ years of service to the library. |
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Description: Bob Pyle's remarks to the Mount Desert residents, trustees, staff and family at the Library's "Open House" in Oct. 2011 honoring his 40+ years of service to the library. | ||||
| 2091 | Neighborhood House Lecture Course Poster |
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| Posters announcing a Neighborhood House lecture series of Rev. Chas. F. Lee on the war. 1: Causes and Coming of the War 2: How Europe was saved at the Marne 3: Why are we in the war |
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Description: Posters announcing a Neighborhood House lecture series of Rev. Chas. F. Lee on the war. 1: Causes and Coming of the War 2: How Europe was saved at the Marne 3: Why are we in the war | |||||
| 2123 | Terrorism: Is Retaliation Enough? |
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| Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page. |
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Description: Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page. | |||
| 2131 | Administration Blocks Ex-Hostages' Bid for Damages From Iran |
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| Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages. |
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Description: Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages. | |||
| 2135 | A Merrie Christmas to Ye |
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| Holiday card with church, Santa and reindeer. |
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