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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 1520 | Science Challenges the Educator |
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| President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959. |
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Description: President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959. | |||
| 2135 | A Merrie Christmas to Ye |
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| Holiday card with church, Santa and reindeer. |
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| 1706 | "Since Rovin's Bin My Ru-Eye-In..." |
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| Illustrated pen and ink program for a sea shanty sing-along at the Northeast Harbor Library lead by Bill Clark for Acadia Senior College. |
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Description: Illustrated pen and ink program for a sea shanty sing-along at the Northeast Harbor Library lead by Bill Clark for Acadia Senior College. | |||
| 1888 | A soldier Bridges the Gap on the Elbe |
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| Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River. |
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Description: Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River. | |||
| 2171 | Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial |
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| This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past |
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Description: This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past | |||||
| 1492 | The Bar Harbor Fire |
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| Christine B Rowell recalls the 1947 Bar Harbor fire and her escape. |
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Description: Christine B Rowell recalls the 1947 Bar Harbor fire and her escape. | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 1521 | Dedication of the Gilman Plaque |
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| April 26, 1959 Program from the dedication of the Gilman Plaque honoring Daniel Coit Gilman at the Mount Desert High School in Northeast Harbor, Maine. |
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Description: April 26, 1959 Program from the dedication of the Gilman Plaque honoring Daniel Coit Gilman at the Mount Desert High School in Northeast Harbor, Maine. | |||
| 1887 | Hands Across the Elbe |
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| Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded. |
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Description: Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded. | |||
| 2235 | Island graduation a rite of passage to mainland |
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| Little Cranberry Isle, Maine, the only graduate of Islesford Elementary School, on Little Cranberry Island is Katrina Pickering this year. |
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Description: Little Cranberry Isle, Maine, the only graduate of Islesford Elementary School, on Little Cranberry Island is Katrina Pickering this year. | |||||
| 2239 | The Fire of '47; Remembering - 40 years later |
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| Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times about the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire, with numerous articles and photographs. Editor: Diana Abrell Coordinator and writer: LaRue Spiker Research by Kristi Hempel |
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Description: Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times about the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire, with numerous articles and photographs. Editor: Diana Abrell Coordinator and writer: LaRue Spiker Research by Kristi Hempel | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 1925 | A call To Arms |
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| Exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library, "Arms of the Past", provides a fascinating look at the firearms & other artifacts that shaped & changed local history. |
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Description: Exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library, "Arms of the Past", provides a fascinating look at the firearms & other artifacts that shaped & changed local history. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 1495 | Ellsworth Fire, 1933 |
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| May 9, 1933 Articles regarding the 1933 fire that destroyed Ellsworth, Maine. |
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Description: May 9, 1933 Articles regarding the 1933 fire that destroyed Ellsworth, Maine. | |||
| 1662 | Personal notes about the 1947 Fire |
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| Account of the activity of residents of Northeast Harbor during the 1947 fire. Also, a police pass allowing people to return to Northeast Harbor from Ellsworth for supplies. |
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Description: Account of the activity of residents of Northeast Harbor during the 1947 fire. Also, a police pass allowing people to return to Northeast Harbor from Ellsworth for supplies. | ||||
| 1723 | Salvaging Cargo from the Wreck of the Emily F. Northam |
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| Copy of article about the salvage of cargo from the schooner "Emily F. Northam" wrecked on the mudflats off Cranberry Island December 2, 1926. Capts. Hadlock and Jarvis organized a salvage crew of Fernalds, Stanleys, and Spurlings. |
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Description: Copy of article about the salvage of cargo from the schooner "Emily F. Northam" wrecked on the mudflats off Cranberry Island December 2, 1926. Capts. Hadlock and Jarvis organized a salvage crew of Fernalds, Stanleys, and Spurlings. | |||
| 1705 | Metropolitan Opera Guild |
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| A red booklet from the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Thirty-ninth Annual Luncheon. This was given in honor of Mrs. August Belmont, a summer resident of Northeast Harbor. |
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Description: A red booklet from the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Thirty-ninth Annual Luncheon. This was given in honor of Mrs. August Belmont, a summer resident of Northeast Harbor. | |||||
| 1716 | Collection of poetry by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. |
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| a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog. |
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Description: a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog. | ||||
| 1774 | Memorial Service for Roger Griswold |
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| Program of the service for Roger Griswold at St. Andrew's Church in Seal Cove on Aug. 17, 1973. Remarks by George L. Peabody. |
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Description: Program of the service for Roger Griswold at St. Andrew's Church in Seal Cove on Aug. 17, 1973. Remarks by George L. Peabody. | |||
| 1959 | Remembrance of Our Father |
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| Remarks at the funeral of Francis W. Peabody, Jr. by his son, George Shattuck Peabody, Memorial Church, Harvard University, May 25, 2001. |
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Description: Remarks at the funeral of Francis W. Peabody, Jr. by his son, George Shattuck Peabody, Memorial Church, Harvard University, May 25, 2001. | |||
| 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. |
