"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.
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]
The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 2: 46 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6970 (album no. 1)
Description: The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 2: 46 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6970 (album no. 1) [show more]
The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 1: 61 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6971 (album no. 2)
Description: The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 1: 61 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6971 (album no. 2) [show more]
Feature article is death of Rev. Leffingwell. Paper includes international and national articles, e.g. the Boer War; also includes many advertisements of local businesses.
Description: Feature article is death of Rev. Leffingwell. Paper includes international and national articles, e.g. the Boer War; also includes many advertisements of local businesses.
Photocopies: 1: Magnum Donum and St. Mary's-by-the-sea 2: Hiking Green Mountain and Bubble Pond, ca. 1884 3: On Western Mountain, ca. 1884 4: Four Boating Scenes, ca. 1884 -- Anne Terry Gardiner, R. Bradley, L. Bradley, PGB, EGG 5: Four Boating Scenes, ca. 1884 -- James Terry Gardiner 6: Archbishop of Canterbury at St. Mary's with Bishop Doane, 1907 7: Archbishop of Canterbury's Cruise of the Corsair, 1907 8: Performance of play Universal Neurasthenia, 1907 -- Ye Haven 9: Performance of play Universal Neurasthenia, 1907 -- Ye Haven Photographs: 1: Gardiner Wedding, ca. 1900 -- James Gardiner and Margaret Doane 2: Northeast Harbor Clergy, ca. 1900 -- Archbishop of Canterbury, Mrs. Davidson, Bishop William Doane 3: Group on Yacht Kaiwa, ca. 1900 4: Ye Haven, interior, ca. 1900 5: Bishop Doane on Carriage with Granddaughter, ca. 1900 6: Picnic on Western Mountain, ca. 1900 -- James T. Gardiner, Eliza Doane Gardiner 7: Group on yacht Corsair, ca. 1900 -- Archbishop of Canterbury, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, the captain, and Mrs. Doane aboard J. P. Morgan's yacht. 8: Cast of the play Universal Neurasthenia, ca. 1900 9-15: unlabeled photos
Description: Photocopies: 1: Magnum Donum and St. Mary's-by-the-sea 2: Hiking Green Mountain and Bubble Pond, ca. 1884 3: On Western Mountain, ca. 1884 4: Four Boating Scenes, ca. 1884 -- Anne Terry Gardiner, R. Bradley, L. Bradley, PGB, EGG 5: Four Boating Scenes, ca. 1884 -- James Terry Gardiner 6: Archbishop of Canterbury at St. Mary's with Bishop Doane, 1907 7: Archbishop of Canterbury's Cruise of the Corsair, 1907 8: Performance of play Universal Neurasthenia, 1907 -- Ye Haven 9: Performance of play Universal Neurasthenia, 1907 -- Ye Haven Photographs: 1: Gardiner Wedding, ca. 1900 -- James Gardiner and Margaret Doane 2: Northeast Harbor Clergy, ca. 1900 -- Archbishop of Canterbury, Mrs. Davidson, Bishop William Doane 3: Group on Yacht Kaiwa, ca. 1900 4: Ye Haven, interior, ca. 1900 5: Bishop Doane on Carriage with Granddaughter, ca. 1900 6: Picnic on Western Mountain, ca. 1900 -- James T. Gardiner, Eliza Doane Gardiner 7: Group on yacht Corsair, ca. 1900 -- Archbishop of Canterbury, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, the captain, and Mrs. Doane aboard J. P. Morgan's yacht. 8: Cast of the play Universal Neurasthenia, ca. 1900 9-15: unlabeled photos [show more]
Photographs 1875 a-d of a group of men and women on the lawn of the Henry Inman house in Southwest Harbor. The men are in casual suit jackets and hats and the women are in casual mid-ankle length dresses and wide-brimmed hats. Belle Smallidge Collection
Description: Photographs 1875 a-d of a group of men and women on the lawn of the Henry Inman house in Southwest Harbor. The men are in casual suit jackets and hats and the women are in casual mid-ankle length dresses and wide-brimmed hats. Belle Smallidge Collection
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.
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.
After worshipping together on the deck of "HMS Prince of Wales", the late president (F. D. Roosevelt) - prayer book on his lap - and the Prime Minister (W. Churchill) chatter freely. This may have been a discussion of the Four Freedoms, perhaps Freedom of Religion.
Description: After worshipping together on the deck of "HMS Prince of Wales", the late president (F. D. Roosevelt) - prayer book on his lap - and the Prime Minister (W. Churchill) chatter freely. This may have been a discussion of the Four Freedoms, perhaps Freedom of Religion.
Group photo F. D. Roosevelt and W. Churchill surrounded by: F. D. Roosevelt Jr. Adm. .... John Roosevelt Major Gen. Watson Adm. McIntire Fleet Adm. King .... Hopkins Averill Harrison Lord Cherwell Field Marshal Sir John Dill Adm. Sir Dudley Proud [Roosevelt, Churchill] Air Chief Marshal Wilfrid Freeman Sir Alex Cadogan
Description: Group photo F. D. Roosevelt and W. Churchill surrounded by: F. D. Roosevelt Jr. Adm. .... John Roosevelt Major Gen. Watson Adm. McIntire Fleet Adm. King .... Hopkins Averill Harrison Lord Cherwell Field Marshal Sir John Dill Adm. Sir Dudley Proud [Roosevelt, Churchill] Air Chief Marshal Wilfrid Freeman Sir Alex Cadogan