Consists of a profile of MDI, a description of what the island may come to be, based on current trends, and a preferred future, based on conversations with a cross-section of MDI residents and their leaders.
Description: Consists of a profile of MDI, a description of what the island may come to be, based on current trends, and a preferred future, based on conversations with a cross-section of MDI residents and their leaders.
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
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
17.5' x 14.5' map of Mount Desert Island. Scale, 1:80,000. Topography surveyed by J. W. Donn, Assistant between 1871 and 1874. Issued October 1875. C. P. Patterson Superintendent. Verification by J. E. Hilgard Assistant in charge of Office.
Description: 17.5' x 14.5' map of Mount Desert Island. Scale, 1:80,000. Topography surveyed by J. W. Donn, Assistant between 1871 and 1874. Issued October 1875. C. P. Patterson Superintendent. Verification by J. E. Hilgard Assistant in charge of Office.
Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885).
Description: Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885).
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
Topographic map of eastern part of Mount Desert Island (Frenchman Bay to Somes Sound).
Edward L. Rand, Waldron Bates, Herbert Jacques
1896, 1901
2 copies
paper
first map is brittle. It has been repaired, but is still tearing due to brittleness. Second map is very brittle and breaks when touched. It was taken out of an acidic wooden frame.
first map is brittle. It has been repaired, but is still tearing due to brittleness. Second map is very brittle and breaks when touched. It was taken out of an acidic wooden frame.
Description: Topographic map of eastern part of Mount Desert Island (Frenchman Bay to Somes Sound).
Photograph album from Edward Roberts Marvin and Katharine Langdon Marvin (Griffin). The collection is images of the Marvin family in Northeast Harbor, at Harvard University and elsewhere.
Description: Photograph album from Edward Roberts Marvin and Katharine Langdon Marvin (Griffin). The collection is images of the Marvin family in Northeast Harbor, at Harvard University and elsewhere.
A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
Description: A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
Description: Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included.
Description: Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included.