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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 2187 | 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Seal Harbor in 1809 |
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| Commemorative issue of the Bar Harbor Times with many articles of Seal Harbor's historic places, early settlers and summer residents. |
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Description: Commemorative issue of the Bar Harbor Times with many articles of Seal Harbor's historic places, early settlers and summer residents. | ||||
| 2263 | 1641 Manuscript |
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| Inscription: A gift from: Cicely Saunders St. Christopher's Hospice Sydenham, London, England July 1970 To: Evelyn R. ... & Robert who had World Health Fellowship to do study, work and research at the Hospice for the terminally ill cancer patient |
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Description: Inscription: A gift from: Cicely Saunders St. Christopher's Hospice Sydenham, London, England July 1970 To: Evelyn R. ... & Robert who had World Health Fellowship to do study, work and research at the Hospice for the terminally ill cancer patient | ||||
| 1858 | 2 diaries of Phelps's families, covering 1899-1948 |
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| A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108 |
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Description: A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108 | ||||||
| 6114 | A Brief History of the Bar Harbor Yacht Club 1885-1982 |
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| History of the Bar Harbor Yacht Club and list of Commodores. |
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Description: History of the Bar Harbor Yacht Club and list of Commodores. | ||||
| 7088 | A Canoe from the Penobscot River |
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| Reprinted from "The American Neptune", Vol. VIII, No. 4, 1948. |
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Description: Reprinted from "The American Neptune", Vol. VIII, No. 4, 1948. | ||
| 1915 | A list of Settlers of part of MDI granted to John Bernard |
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| A soft covered red notebook containing a copy from Maine State Archives listing (A21IR20:4-8 Box44) settlers on the part of MDI granted to John Bernard. Comments & lists have been copied by R. Pyle |
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Description: A soft covered red notebook containing a copy from Maine State Archives listing (A21IR20:4-8 Box44) settlers on the part of MDI granted to John Bernard. Comments & lists have been copied by R. Pyle | ||||
| 1997 | A Playground Contested; Bar Harbor Natives versus Rusticators, 1875-1925 |
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| Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island. |
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Description: Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island. | |||
| 7108 | A Study of Navajo Symbolism |
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| Published as part of the Papers of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Vol. XXXII, No. 3. Line drawings by Lloyd Moylan. |
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Description: Published as part of the Papers of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, Vol. XXXII, No. 3. Line drawings by Lloyd Moylan. | ||
| 6476 | Adams, Family History & Several American Ancestors |
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| History of Adams by Appleton. Compiled by Henry Whittemore |
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Description: History of Adams by Appleton. Compiled by Henry Whittemore | |||||
| 5690 | Agnes 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. |
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Description: 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] | ||||||
| 6475 | Ancestor Reference List |
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| 1793 | Approximately My Idea of Heaven |
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| Carl Little presents a brief biography of Elizabeth Bishop, poetess and summer resident of North Haven, with excerpts of her poems and letters. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Twenty, 2003 |
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Description: Carl Little presents a brief biography of Elizabeth Bishop, poetess and summer resident of North Haven, with excerpts of her poems and letters. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Twenty, 2003 | |||
| 1934 | Asticou: History of Inn and an Era |
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| A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations. |
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Description: A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations. | |||
| 1818 | Augustus Phillips application to U.S. Army Signal Corps |
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| Application to U.S. Army Signal Corps signed by Augustus Phillips of Northeast Harbor in 1917 along with three letters of recommendation by Dr. Grindle, Rev. Lee, and Harry Tipton and a Photograph of A. Phillips. |
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Description: Application to U.S. Army Signal Corps signed by Augustus Phillips of Northeast Harbor in 1917 along with three letters of recommendation by Dr. Grindle, Rev. Lee, and Harry Tipton and a Photograph of A. Phillips. | ||||||
| 2093 | Autograph Albums |
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| Autographs and poems of friends of Cora L. Gilpatrick. |
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| 6469 | Ayer, John of Haverhill |
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| History of Haverhill. John Ayer ancestors and history. |
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| 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] | |||
| 5409 | Bart Dyer on defense cannon at Schooner Head |
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| B/W photograph of Bart Dyer sitting on a coastal defense cannon at Schooner Head. The cannon, and another on Egg Rock, were in place during WWI. |
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Description: B/W photograph of Bart Dyer sitting on a coastal defense cannon at Schooner Head. The cannon, and another on Egg Rock, were in place during WWI. | |||||
| 2222 | "Between the Hills" and its 100 year old church. |
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| Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940. |
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Description: Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940. | ||||
| 1727 | Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Maine |
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| Historical Checklist of landscape architects in Maine. |
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Description: Historical Checklist of landscape architects in Maine. | |||
| 7258 | Bowdoin remembers: Marguerite Yourcenar 1903-1987 |
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| Short article remembering French Academy writer Marguerite Yourcenar. "For 40 years, one of the most respected French writers of the century lived in a small resort town in Maine - and from time to time visited Bowdoin." Published in Bowdoin magazine, Spring 1988. Vol. 61, No. 3 - An issue devoted to writers. |
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Description: Short article remembering French Academy writer Marguerite Yourcenar. "For 40 years, one of the most respected French writers of the century lived in a small resort town in Maine - and from time to time visited Bowdoin." Published in Bowdoin magazine, Spring 1988. Vol. 61, No. 3 - An issue devoted to writers. | ||||
| 6429 | Brewer, Orrington, Holden, Eddington, History and Families |
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| History of family's of these towns. |
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Description: History of family's of these towns. | ||||||
| 6426 | Builders of The Bay Colony, |
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| Appendix - Were The Settlers of Mass. Bay Puritans? |
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| 1893 | Cabot, the mysterious sailor who gave England rights to North American |
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| Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497. |
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Description: Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497. | |||
| 6430 | Cape Cod, Its People and their History |
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| History of first settlers; How the early settlers lived; Civil and Military history to 1775; The Revolution. |
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Description: History of first settlers; How the early settlers lived; Civil and Military history to 1775; The Revolution. |
