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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 1465 | Bar Harbor Mt. Desert Island, Maine |
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| Aerial view of pictorial Bar Harbor. Originally published: Portland, Me. : G. W. Morris, 1886. | 
Description: Aerial view of pictorial Bar Harbor. Originally published: Portland, Me. : G. W. Morris, 1886. | |||||||
| 1494 | Early History and Personal Recollections of Northeast Harbor |
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| Cora Phillips Savage writes about the history of Northeast Harbor. GEN 0011 b: "Let's take a walk" by Emily Phillips Reynolds, 1975 (18 pages) |
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Description: Cora Phillips Savage writes about the history of Northeast Harbor. GEN 0011 b: "Let's take a walk" by Emily Phillips Reynolds, 1975 (18 pages) | ||||
| 1500 | Early History of Seal Harbor |
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| Typescript about the history of Seal Harbor, Maine. |
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| 1502 | Recollections of Seal Harbor |
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| Typescript about the history of Seal Harbor, Maine. |
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| 1506 | Notes on the early development of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society |
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| Timeline of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society's development. |
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Description: Timeline of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society's development. | |||||
| 1508 | Early Years of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society |
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| Typescript about the history of the village improvement society in Seal Harbor, Maine. |
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Description: Typescript about the history of the village improvement society in Seal Harbor, Maine. | ||||
| 1519 | Reminiscences of Life in Northeast Harbor |
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| 1909 | History of Somesville |
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| Handwritten on onionskin. Summary history of Somesville written for Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Note states the original was to be kept in Belle Knowles's safe. |
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Description: Handwritten on onionskin. Summary history of Somesville written for Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Note states the original was to be kept in Belle Knowles's safe. | ||||
| 1910 | Comparison of 1900 Northeast Harbor with 1982 Northeast Harbor |
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| Includes a few original photographs and some photocopies. |
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Description: Includes a few original photographs and some photocopies. | ||||
| 1914 | Somesville Historic District - Survey and Inventory |
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| A survey and inventory of Somesville completed for the National Register of Historic Places; provided by the Maine Historic Preservation Committee and conducted by the U.S. Park Service. |
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Description: A survey and inventory of Somesville completed for the National Register of Historic Places; provided by the Maine Historic Preservation Committee and conducted by the U.S. Park Service. | ||||
| 1938 | Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989 |
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| A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks. |
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Description: A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks. | |||
| 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] | |||
| 1972 | Northeast Harbor, Maine |
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| History of Northeast Harbor and an account of the Manchester family. 1 copy includes 1959 forward by Samuel E. Morison and hand notes of Ruth Jordan. |
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Description: History of Northeast Harbor and an account of the Manchester family. 1 copy includes 1959 forward by Samuel E. Morison and hand notes of Ruth Jordan. | |||
| 2027 | Personal Glimpses of Bar Harbor's Lush Era |
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| Memories of growing up in Bar Harbor in the late 1890's and early 1900's. Ms. Cole writes of the John D. Rockefeller Jr. family in Seal Harbor. Many Photographs including an aerial shot of the "Eyrie". Published in Down East Magazine, July 1969. |
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Description: Memories of growing up in Bar Harbor in the late 1890's and early 1900's. Ms. Cole writes of the John D. Rockefeller Jr. family in Seal Harbor. Many Photographs including an aerial shot of the "Eyrie". Published in Down East Magazine, July 1969. | |||
| 2041 | Hancock County... a Rockbound Paradise |
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| Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn. |
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Description: Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn. | |||
| 2049 | Manchester and Branscom Family History |
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| 1: Estate of James H. Branscom Appraisal 2: Warranty Deed 3: Quite-claim Deed 4: The Manchester Family paper by Mrs. Minnie F. Manchester Two CDs with digital copies of these items, for which these are print outs. Contents of Curtis Phelps Collection: CD1: - Main Street: 5 B/W images of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - 13 images of Northeast Harbor and Mount Desert area: 1. Asticou Inn 2. Glen Cove Hotel 3. J. H. Brancsom 4. Jordan Pond House 5. Jordan Pond 6. Manchester Point 7. Me Centeral R R ferry 8. Northeast Harbor 9. Rock End Hotel 10. Seal Harbor 11. Seaside Inn 12. Sloop Alice Marion 1921 13. Tarn - Old postcards: 1. Steamer J. T. Morse 2. Bar Harbor 1890 3. Claremont 1900's 4. Handlock Pont 1910 5. IGA 6. Northeast Harbor 1920 7. Seaside and Glen Cove hotels 8. Somes Sound 9. Somesville 1900's 10. Steamer Mount Desert |
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Description: 1: Estate of James H. Branscom Appraisal 2: Warranty Deed 3: Quite-claim Deed 4: The Manchester Family paper by Mrs. Minnie F. Manchester Two CDs with digital copies of these items, for which these are print outs. Contents of Curtis Phelps Collection: CD1: - Main Street: 5 B/W images of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - 13 images of Northeast Harbor and Mount Desert area: 1. Asticou Inn 2. Glen Cove Hotel 3. J. H. Brancsom 4. Jordan Pond House 5. Jordan Pond 6. Manchester Point 7. Me Centeral R R ferry 8. Northeast Harbor 9. Rock End Hotel 10. Seal Harbor 11. Seaside Inn 12. Sloop Alice Marion 1921 13. Tarn - Old postcards: 1. Steamer J. T. Morse 2. Bar Harbor 1890 3. Claremont 1900's 4. Handlock Pont 1910 5. IGA 6. Northeast Harbor 1920 7. Seaside and Glen Cove hotels 8. Somes Sound 9. Somesville 1900's 10. Steamer Mount Desert [show more] | ||||||
| 2051 | Our Town of Mount Desert in the Civil War |
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| Material, compiled by Robert Pyle, used in an exhibition at the Northeast Harbor Library from April-June 2011 on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. |
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Description: Material, compiled by Robert Pyle, used in an exhibition at the Northeast Harbor Library from April-June 2011 on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. | ||||
| 2080 | History of Town of Mount Desert via 1881 Colby & Stuart Map |
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| History of the town of Mount Desert using colored scans of negatives of the 1881 Colby and Stuart map. Brief chronological list from 1789-1848 and a list of map's inaccuracies. Several maps show all the island's towns. |
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Description: History of the town of Mount Desert using colored scans of negatives of the 1881 Colby and Stuart map. Brief chronological list from 1789-1848 and a list of map's inaccuracies. Several maps show all the island's towns. | ||||
| 2164 | Resort Town War-Minded |
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| Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover. |
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Description: Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover. | ||||
| 2170 | Bar Harbor Record, 1796-1896 Centennial Souvenir Edition |
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| The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton) |
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Description: The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton) | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 2184 | Special Millennium Edition, The Bar Harbor Times |
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| In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island. |
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Description: In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 2223 | Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary |
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| Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961. |
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Description: Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961. |
