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7253Beatrix Farrand
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Beatrix Cadwalader Farrand (née Jones; June 19, 1872 – February 28, 1959) was an American landscape gardener and landscape architect. Her career included commissions to design about 110 gardens for private residences, estates and country homes, public parks, botanic gardens, college campuses, and the White House. Farrand was one of the founding eleven members, and the only woman, of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Beatrix Farrand is one of the most accomplished persons, and women, recognized in both the first decades of the landscape architecture profession and the centuries of landscape garden design arts and accomplishment. (Source: Wikipedia)
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Beatrix Cadwalader Farrand (née Jones; June 19, 1872 – February 28, 1959) was an American landscape gardener and landscape architect. Her career included commissions to design about 110 gardens for private residences, estates and country homes, public parks, botanic gardens, college campuses, and the White House. Farrand was one of the founding eleven members, and the only woman, of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Beatrix Farrand is one of the most accomplished persons, and women, recognized in both the first decades of the landscape architecture profession and the centuries of landscape garden design arts and accomplishment. (Source: Wikipedia) [show more]
7254Luther S. Phillips
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Mapmaker and postcard publisher, together with his brother Augustus D. Phillips.
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Mapmaker and postcard publisher, together with his brother Augustus D. Phillips.
7255Augustus D. Phillips
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Renowned mapmaker and postcard publisher, together with his brother Luther S. Phillips.
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Renowned mapmaker and postcard publisher, together with his brother Luther S. Phillips.
7268Anna Lewis Kneedler
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7276Sarah Cabot Wheelwright
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7277Andrew C. Wheelwright
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7287Parker W. Fennelly
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Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia)
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Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia) [show more]
7293Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990)
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Asa S. Knowles, 3rd. president of Northeastern University in Boston. He was born in Northeast Harbor on January 8, l909
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Asa S. Knowles, 3rd. president of Northeastern University in Boston. He was born in Northeast Harbor on January 8, l909
7303Charles Eliot
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Charles Eliot, renown landscape architect, was the son of Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard College and one of the first summer resident of Northeast Harbor. Charles Eliot was also a member of the Champlain Society. He died of spinal meningitis at the young age of 38.
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Charles Eliot, renown landscape architect, was the son of Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard College and one of the first summer resident of Northeast Harbor. Charles Eliot was also a member of the Champlain Society. He died of spinal meningitis at the young age of 38.
7325Woman's Literary Club Collection
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  • Organizations, Civic, Club
  • Other, Literature
  • People
The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership.
  • 17 boxes (11 legal-size document boxes, 3 record carton boxes, 4 flat storage boxes)
  • manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, objects
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The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership. [show more]
5690Agnes Yarnall LePage Collection
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Hundreds of 3" x 5" photographs of sculptures, drawings and paintings by Agnes Yarnall LePage (1904-1998). Ages Yarnall LePage was a sculptor, painter, poet and artistic historian. Renowned as a sculptor, she commissioned portrayals of contemporary celebrities. Her sculpted works are organized in groups such as: "Clowns" (7377), "Circus" (7378), "Mosaics" (7379), "Bas-relief" (7382). She is also known for her "Paintings" (7380), "Charcoal drawings" (7381) and "Pencil drawings" (7383). This collection of photographs was purchased at an estate auction and donated to the library in 1996.
  • 1 box
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Hundreds of 3" x 5" photographs of sculptures, drawings and paintings by Agnes Yarnall LePage (1904-1998). Ages Yarnall LePage was a sculptor, painter, poet and artistic historian. Renowned as a sculptor, she commissioned portrayals of contemporary celebrities. Her sculpted works are organized in groups such as: "Clowns" (7377), "Circus" (7378), "Mosaics" (7379), "Bas-relief" (7382). She is also known for her "Paintings" (7380), "Charcoal drawings" (7381) and "Pencil drawings" (7383). This collection of photographs was purchased at an estate auction and donated to the library in 1996. [show more]
7384Manchester Family
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See Item 1879
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See Item 1879
6893Marguerite Yourcenar
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7399Mr. and Mrs. Dillon
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C. Douglas Dillon (1909-2003) Ambassador to France, 57th Secretary of Treasury, Under Secretary of State Susan (Suzzie) Slater Dillon (1917-2019) 3rd husband was Dewitt L. Sage (d. 1982) 4th husband was Douglas Dillon Summer Residence: Sea Watch, Northeast Harbor Mrs. Dillon donated the Woolies to the Northeast Harbor Library
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C. Douglas Dillon (1909-2003) Ambassador to France, 57th Secretary of Treasury, Under Secretary of State Susan (Suzzie) Slater Dillon (1917-2019) 3rd husband was Dewitt L. Sage (d. 1982) 4th husband was Douglas Dillon Summer Residence: Sea Watch, Northeast Harbor Mrs. Dillon donated the Woolies to the Northeast Harbor Library
7402Fraternal Orders Collection
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Mount Desert Lodge No. 140 (Item 7403) Ocean Lodge No. 140 (Item 7404) Oder of the Eastern Star No. 118 (Item 7405) Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185 (Item 7406) Northeast Harbor Lodge No. 208 (Item 7407)
  • photographs, booklets, papers
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Mount Desert Lodge No. 140 (Item 7403) Ocean Lodge No. 140 (Item 7404) Oder of the Eastern Star No. 118 (Item 7405) Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185 (Item 7406) Northeast Harbor Lodge No. 208 (Item 7407)
6931William Otis Sawtelle (1874-1939)
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6890James Terry Gardiner
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Engineer-geologist. Contributed to the founding of the Water Co. the laying of Sargeant Drive and Cooksey Drive. Gave freely of his knowledge and his time to the place he loved so dearly. This is a record of his contribution to the development of Northeast Harbor.
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Engineer-geologist. Contributed to the founding of the Water Co. the laying of Sargeant Drive and Cooksey Drive. Gave freely of his knowledge and his time to the place he loved so dearly. This is a record of his contribution to the development of Northeast Harbor.
4397Manchester & Haskell adults in outdoor setting
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  • People
Outdoor setting, grouping in Adirondack chairs
  • Sterling Haskell
  • 1996
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Outdoor setting, grouping in Adirondack chairs
4437Neighborhood House Play cast 1909 or 1910
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  • Events, Performance
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  • People
Cast: Charles Lord, Charles Burr, Parker Fennelly, George Turner, Albert Jacobson, Marion Smallidge, Ray Foster, Georgia Tracy, Bart Dyer, Lurline Stanley, Mary Holmes
  • 1910
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Cast: Charles Lord, Charles Burr, Parker Fennelly, George Turner, Albert Jacobson, Marion Smallidge, Ray Foster, Georgia Tracy, Bart Dyer, Lurline Stanley, Mary Holmes
4442George Merrill Haskell's high school class.
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Gilman High School Graduating Class. Top row: Charles Savage, Aleta Bagley, John Gordan, Leola Wagner, Lawrence Branscom; Bottom row: George Merrill Haskell, Mary Reynolds, Clare Carter, Helen McNaughton. See also item 4010.
  • 1921
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Gilman High School Graduating Class. Top row: Charles Savage, Aleta Bagley, John Gordan, Leola Wagner, Lawrence Branscom; Bottom row: George Merrill Haskell, Mary Reynolds, Clare Carter, Helen McNaughton. See also item 4010.
4443Basketball team with coach, Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, School Institution, Athletic Team
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  • Recreation, Sports, Basketball
Basket ball team at school in Northeast Harbor, ME. Won Championship.
  • Isaac T. Moore
  • 1920-1921
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Basket ball team at school in Northeast Harbor, ME. Won Championship.
4444Miss Agnes Irwin
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A Photograph of Miss Agnes Irwin. 10x12.5" matted in frame.
  • Livingston Galleries, Inc., New York, NY
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A Photograph of Miss Agnes Irwin. 10x12.5" matted in frame.
4446Charles W. Eliot, President of Harvard.
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Photograph of Charles W. Eliot, taken on the piazza of his home built on the south side of what is now Peabody Drive, in 1881. He died in summer of 1926 in his 94th year.
  • George B. Dorr
  • 1920
  • 1 photograph, 1 negative
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Photograph of Charles W. Eliot, taken on the piazza of his home built on the south side of what is now Peabody Drive, in 1881. He died in summer of 1926 in his 94th year.
4447Samuel A. Eliot
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Samuel A. Eliot sitting on a porch. He summered at Northeast Harbor from 1879 - 1950.
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Samuel A. Eliot sitting on a porch. He summered at Northeast Harbor from 1879 - 1950.
4448Frances H. Eliot
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Mrs. Francis H. Eliot sitting on the edge of a garden pool.
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Mrs. Francis H. Eliot sitting on the edge of a garden pool.