The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership.
Description: The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership. [show more]
Folder 26 Mount Desert Island Real Estate Co., share certificate for Geo. C. Ming dated August 23, 1888 for fifteen shares in capital stock. Folder 27 Maine a Place to Live, unidentified magazine cover, color image of a church. Folder 28 Picturesque Maine, an illustrated lecture, Edward C. Sweet, December 16, 1895, pamphlet with illustrations and images. Folder 34 Stereoview Bar Harbor, photographed and published by B. Bradley. Folder 35 Wall Street Journal article by John Wilmerding on American Art. Folder 36 Cover of "Town of Winter Harbor Maine Annual Report 1988". Folder 37 Maine Times article on "Maine Summer Colonies". August 2nd, 1985. Folder 38 "Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects" 1991 Design award competition. Folder 39 Article on early history of Mount Desert Island. Folder 42 Invitation card showing a reproduction of watercolor “Mark and Andrew’s Island from Deer Isle, Maine, 1920” by John Marin (1870-1953). The invitation is to the artist's opening on June 24th, 1998 at the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville and is sent by the President and Trustees of Colby College and the Museum’s Board of Governors. Folder 44 Several Through Bills of Landing belonging to H. G. Eaton and A. M. Carter: - Portland, Mt. Desert & Machias Steamboat Co., Dr. to Little Dear Isle (1899, 1900, 1901) - Bangor & Bar Harbor Steamboat Co., Dr. (1990) - Islesboro, Castine & Belfast Steamboat Co., Dr. (1902). Folder 48 1 Invoice: “James A. Robinson & Son. Manufacturers, Sellers & Retail Clothiers” Bangor, Maine 5/12/1897. Items sold to E. J. Russel 1 Receipt: Bar Harbor, 8/10/1885 for Mr. Lee for the amount of $6.00, signed by Mr. Ash. Folder 60 Front page clipping of the Boston Sunday Globe of August 15, 1971 "Maine Island imports children - Imported children bring youth to craggy Maine Island" by Diane White. The island in question is Frenchboro.
Description: Folder 26 Mount Desert Island Real Estate Co., share certificate for Geo. C. Ming dated August 23, 1888 for fifteen shares in capital stock. Folder 27 Maine a Place to Live, unidentified magazine cover, color image of a church. Folder 28 Picturesque Maine, an illustrated lecture, Edward C. Sweet, December 16, 1895, pamphlet with illustrations and images. Folder 34 Stereoview Bar Harbor, photographed and published by B. Bradley. Folder 35 Wall Street Journal article by John Wilmerding on American Art. Folder 36 Cover of "Town of Winter Harbor Maine Annual Report 1988". Folder 37 Maine Times article on "Maine Summer Colonies". August 2nd, 1985. Folder 38 "Maine Chapter of the American Institute of Architects" 1991 Design award competition. Folder 39 Article on early history of Mount Desert Island. Folder 42 Invitation card showing a reproduction of watercolor “Mark and Andrew’s Island from Deer Isle, Maine, 1920” by John Marin (1870-1953). The invitation is to the artist's opening on June 24th, 1998 at the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville and is sent by the President and Trustees of Colby College and the Museum’s Board of Governors. Folder 44 Several Through Bills of Landing belonging to H. G. Eaton and A. M. Carter: - Portland, Mt. Desert & Machias Steamboat Co., Dr. to Little Dear Isle (1899, 1900, 1901) - Bangor & Bar Harbor Steamboat Co., Dr. (1990) - Islesboro, Castine & Belfast Steamboat Co., Dr. (1902). Folder 48 1 Invoice: “James A. Robinson & Son. Manufacturers, Sellers & Retail Clothiers” Bangor, Maine 5/12/1897. Items sold to E. J. Russel 1 Receipt: Bar Harbor, 8/10/1885 for Mr. Lee for the amount of $6.00, signed by Mr. Ash. Folder 60 Front page clipping of the Boston Sunday Globe of August 15, 1971 "Maine Island imports children - Imported children bring youth to craggy Maine Island" by Diane White. The island in question is Frenchboro. [show more]
Poster of a man holding a rifle, like the soldiers used in the Civil War. Below the soldier are names of 26 men from Mount Desert who died during the war.
Description: Poster of a man holding a rifle, like the soldiers used in the Civil War. Below the soldier are names of 26 men from Mount Desert who died during the war.
Maurice Schumann, a French aide to General de Gaulle in London during World War II who made broadcasts to France & became Foreign Minister, son married Steph Heckscher and they spent summers at High Loft Press in Seal Harbor.
Description: Maurice Schumann, a French aide to General de Gaulle in London during World War II who made broadcasts to France & became Foreign Minister, son married Steph Heckscher and they spent summers at High Loft Press in Seal Harbor.
Obituary written by Wayne Herkness III. His father died of heart failure at his home in Northeast Harbor, ME on 7/20/1998. He was born 1915 in Manila, Philippines.
Description: Obituary written by Wayne Herkness III. His father died of heart failure at his home in Northeast Harbor, ME on 7/20/1998. He was born 1915 in Manila, Philippines.
Cape Elizabeth: Captain Egerton Burpee Sawtelle, 95, died 8/29/1999. He was born in Boston, a son of William Otis & Louise Burpee Sawtelle. He had a summer home on Islesford
Description: Cape Elizabeth: Captain Egerton Burpee Sawtelle, 95, died 8/29/1999. He was born in Boston, a son of William Otis & Louise Burpee Sawtelle. He had a summer home on Islesford
Obituary of "Billie" Favour who died in California 3-l9-1991. She was born in Bar Harbor, 2-20-1916, daughter of James & Nora Falt. She was married to Paul Favour, Jr.
Description: Obituary of "Billie" Favour who died in California 3-l9-1991. She was born in Bar Harbor, 2-20-1916, daughter of James & Nora Falt. She was married to Paul Favour, Jr.
1 Documentary Award honoring Wilson Somers, Music Composer & Performer in the 2000 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards 2 CD's included "Jazz" & "Mass for the Homeless"
Description: 1 Documentary Award honoring Wilson Somers, Music Composer & Performer in the 2000 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards 2 CD's included "Jazz" & "Mass for the Homeless"
Copy of the birth certificate of Colin Robert McKenzie (MacKenzie?), born in Mt. Desert on March 29, 1914, son of William McKenzie and Jennie Martin McKenzie.
Description: Copy of the birth certificate of Colin Robert McKenzie (MacKenzie?), born in Mt. Desert on March 29, 1914, son of William McKenzie and Jennie Martin McKenzie.
Certificate of marriage of Manson Manchester and Flora A Brown at Tremont, ME. 3 cards stating the marriage date and their names. (Manchester Collection)
Description: Certificate of marriage of Manson Manchester and Flora A Brown at Tremont, ME. 3 cards stating the marriage date and their names. (Manchester Collection)
E-mail responses of Mr. Hermanson and the library regarding a phone question about the Corning Family, formerly summer residents of Northeast Harbor. Mr. Hermanson is researching Leland Stanford; found reference to the Corning family in Northeast Harbor.
Description: E-mail responses of Mr. Hermanson and the library regarding a phone question about the Corning Family, formerly summer residents of Northeast Harbor. Mr. Hermanson is researching Leland Stanford; found reference to the Corning family in Northeast Harbor.