Detailed account of the move of the Reef Point Garden of Beatrix Farrand to the Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor, supervised by Charles Savage. Published in "Garden Design", Spring 1988
Description: Detailed account of the move of the Reef Point Garden of Beatrix Farrand to the Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor, supervised by Charles Savage. Published in "Garden Design", Spring 1988
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
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
Produced by Project Indian Pride, Title IVC, ESEA, under the direction of: Joseph A. Nicholas, Director, Maine Indian Education, Box 412, River Road, Calais, Maine.
Description: Produced by Project Indian Pride, Title IVC, ESEA, under the direction of: Joseph A. Nicholas, Director, Maine Indian Education, Box 412, River Road, Calais, Maine.
Article about Beatrix Farrand, landscaper. Has an accompanying Photograph copy of a letter to the editor from the March 8, 1985 Bar Harbor Times about the article.
Description: Article about Beatrix Farrand, landscaper. Has an accompanying Photograph copy of a letter to the editor from the March 8, 1985 Bar Harbor Times about the article.
Biography of Beatrix Jones Farrand including her landscape philosophy, her education, and descriptions of several of her designs (Dunbarton Oaks; The Aerie). Published in "Horticulture" February 1985.
Description: Biography of Beatrix Jones Farrand including her landscape philosophy, her education, and descriptions of several of her designs (Dunbarton Oaks; The Aerie). Published in "Horticulture" February 1985.
Description: Detail of the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Town of Mount Desert listing time, assembly area, map of parade route and the parade line-up.
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.
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.
A soft covered grey booklet describing the programs presented at the Neighborhood House - Main St. Northeast Harbor, ME from 1975 to 1983 by Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music.
Description: A soft covered grey booklet describing the programs presented at the Neighborhood House - Main St. Northeast Harbor, ME from 1975 to 1983 by Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music.
Article with photographs of several formal gardens, public and private, on Mount Desert Island. Beatrix Jones Farrand, renowned landscape architect, designed as many as 40 gardens on the island. Published in Connoisseur, August 1984.
Description: Article with photographs of several formal gardens, public and private, on Mount Desert Island. Beatrix Jones Farrand, renowned landscape architect, designed as many as 40 gardens on the island. Published in Connoisseur, August 1984.
Description: Article about the origins and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission's boat, Sunbeam, which visits outlying islands providing spiritual services.
Series of articles about the Iranian hostages, including Moorhead Kennedy, and events surrounding their release in January 1981. Louisa Kennedy became spokeswoman for hostage families in attempts to gain release.
Description: Series of articles about the Iranian hostages, including Moorhead Kennedy, and events surrounding their release in January 1981. Louisa Kennedy became spokeswoman for hostage families in attempts to gain release.
Contents On the Lamb by Peter Ralston What is a Conservation Easement? by Davis Hartwell Maine's Islands of Life by Kent Womack God's Tugboat by Rev. Stanley Haskell Oh, Buoy: Saved by the Bell Fishermen's Sons by Mike Brown Trap Limits: The Bottom Line on Swan's Island Stirring Up the Waters Radio Waves: News from Offshore Before Us by Art Spiess On Islanders by George Putz Profile: Ernest Maloney Wall Street East: Island Technology by Lance Lee Seguin: The Small & Shining Object by John Garber Windjamming by Capt. Jim Sharp Schooner Ear by Peter Drury Arch Island Boats Getting There, Being There by Henry Taft Puffin Redux by Philip Conkling Peregrine Hacking Eagle Scouting Allied Whale Fellow Competition Lights Lost by Stephen G. Perrin Light Lived by Delia Mae Farris
Description: Contents On the Lamb by Peter Ralston What is a Conservation Easement? by Davis Hartwell Maine's Islands of Life by Kent Womack God's Tugboat by Rev. Stanley Haskell Oh, Buoy: Saved by the Bell Fishermen's Sons by Mike Brown Trap Limits: The Bottom Line on Swan's Island Stirring Up the Waters Radio Waves: News from Offshore Before Us by Art Spiess On Islanders by George Putz Profile: Ernest Maloney Wall Street East: Island Technology by Lance Lee Seguin: The Small & Shining Object by John Garber Windjamming by Capt. Jim Sharp Schooner Ear by Peter Drury Arch Island Boats Getting There, Being There by Henry Taft Puffin Redux by Philip Conkling Peregrine Hacking Eagle Scouting Allied Whale Fellow Competition Lights Lost by Stephen G. Perrin Light Lived by Delia Mae Farris [show more]
Contents Criehaven by George Putz Profile: Grand Dames of Criehaven Schools on Islands A Special Kind of Childhood by Jane Radcliffe Casco Bay: Islands on the Urban Edge by Jeffery Clark The Stone Coast by Philip Conkling Profile: Everett Baum, Paving Cutter by John Van Sorosin Summer Ma'ams by Mike Brown Airmail by Peter Ralston Steamboating by Clayton Gross The Evolution of the Jonesport Lobster boat by Michael Crowley & John Carter Toy Boats by George Putz Coastal Kayaking by David R. Getchell Jr. To Catch a Herring by George Putz Island Aquaculture: Notes on Growing Your Own by Edward Myers A Gulf Divided by Michael Crowley Danny Ames, Lobsterman: A New Generation Gets Down to Business by Jane Day Gulls vs. Terns by Philip Conkling Whale Ashore by Steven Katona Avian Cholera by Elizabeth Cary Pierson Gunning Rocks by David R. Getchell Sr. Radio Waves: News from Offshore Saved! History of the Life Saving Service in Maine by Wick York Damariscove Station by Douglas Alvord
Description: Contents Criehaven by George Putz Profile: Grand Dames of Criehaven Schools on Islands A Special Kind of Childhood by Jane Radcliffe Casco Bay: Islands on the Urban Edge by Jeffery Clark The Stone Coast by Philip Conkling Profile: Everett Baum, Paving Cutter by John Van Sorosin Summer Ma'ams by Mike Brown Airmail by Peter Ralston Steamboating by Clayton Gross The Evolution of the Jonesport Lobster boat by Michael Crowley & John Carter Toy Boats by George Putz Coastal Kayaking by David R. Getchell Jr. To Catch a Herring by George Putz Island Aquaculture: Notes on Growing Your Own by Edward Myers A Gulf Divided by Michael Crowley Danny Ames, Lobsterman: A New Generation Gets Down to Business by Jane Day Gulls vs. Terns by Philip Conkling Whale Ashore by Steven Katona Avian Cholera by Elizabeth Cary Pierson Gunning Rocks by David R. Getchell Sr. Radio Waves: News from Offshore Saved! History of the Life Saving Service in Maine by Wick York Damariscove Station by Douglas Alvord [show more]
Description: Small booklet, printed by the National Park Service, with info about trails, roads, restaurants, etc. in Bar Harbor and surrounding towns.
Description: Short article about French Academy writer Marguerite Yourcenar's quiet life in Northeast Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, October 1982.
Description: Article about writer Marguerite Yourcenar's acceptance as first woman into the Académie Française. Published in People Magazine, May 5, 1980.
3 articles published in 1981 commemorating Mary Peabody: 1. "Mary Peabody, 89, fighter for rights", The Boston Globe, Saturday, February 7, 1981 2. "Mary Peabody, jailed at 72 for rights protests, is dead", The Hartford Courant 3. "Claremont's Lisa Berdecki recalls Mary Parkman Peabody", Eagle Times, April 20, 1981
Description: 3 articles published in 1981 commemorating Mary Peabody: 1. "Mary Peabody, 89, fighter for rights", The Boston Globe, Saturday, February 7, 1981 2. "Mary Peabody, jailed at 72 for rights protests, is dead", The Hartford Courant 3. "Claremont's Lisa Berdecki recalls Mary Parkman Peabody", Eagle Times, April 20, 1981
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.
Description: Short biography of Senator George Mitchell, Maine native and summer resident of Seal Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, November 1988.