These charts and narrative were donated by HelenClay Chace. The belonged to her husband, Minturn V. Chace, who also wrote the included narrative of a sailing trip through the Gulf of Alaska. Their Harvard classmate, David Rockefeller Jr. organized sailing trips across the globe. Mr. Rockefeller charted several boats for about 6 weeks at a time. He'd lease the boats on a weekly basis to friends, like Mr. Chace. Those friends would skipper the boats and invite along another 6 friends as crew. Onshore sightseeing and galas were part of the adventures. The trips included Gulf of Alaska in 1991, Hebrides, Scotland in 2001, and Sardinia, Italy in 2006. Also included in this collection are charts of MDI and Frenchman Bay, Blue Hill Bay, Penobscot Bay, and Eggemoggin Reach. MAINE: Blue Hill Bay (1989) Blue Hill Bay (1985) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (1990) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (2004) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (1996) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (2002) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (1998) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (2003) Mount Desert Island Area (1995) Eggemoggin Reach (1999) ALASKA: Icy Bay (1990) Prince William Sound (1990) Yakutat Bay (1990) Gulf of Alaska (series of 7 charts tapped together) CANADA: Sydney to Saint-Pierre (1992) ITALY: Strait of Bonifacio (1987) West Coast of Corse and Sardegna (1986) Approaches to Golfo di Palmas (1990) SCOTLAND: Sound of Mull and Approaches (1991) Firth of Lorn Southern Part (1992) Firth of Lorn Northern Part (1990) Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne (1996) Loch of Crinan to the Firth of Lorn (1992) Approaches to the Firth of Clyde (1992) Sound of Mull (1991) Gulf of Corryvrekan and Approaches (1993) Northern Channel to the Firth of Lorne (1979) Sound of Jura (1992) Scotland West Coast (1994) MANUSCRIPT 'Rite of Passage: the story of a one week sailing trip across the Gulf of Alaska by Minturn V. Chace, September 1991 (MAN 0003 MVC)
Description: These charts and narrative were donated by HelenClay Chace. The belonged to her husband, Minturn V. Chace, who also wrote the included narrative of a sailing trip through the Gulf of Alaska. Their Harvard classmate, David Rockefeller Jr. organized sailing trips across the globe. Mr. Rockefeller charted several boats for about 6 weeks at a time. He'd lease the boats on a weekly basis to friends, like Mr. Chace. Those friends would skipper the boats and invite along another 6 friends as crew. Onshore sightseeing and galas were part of the adventures. The trips included Gulf of Alaska in 1991, Hebrides, Scotland in 2001, and Sardinia, Italy in 2006. Also included in this collection are charts of MDI and Frenchman Bay, Blue Hill Bay, Penobscot Bay, and Eggemoggin Reach. MAINE: Blue Hill Bay (1989) Blue Hill Bay (1985) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (1990) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (2004) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (1996) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (2002) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (1998) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (2003) Mount Desert Island Area (1995) Eggemoggin Reach (1999) ALASKA: Icy Bay (1990) Prince William Sound (1990) Yakutat Bay (1990) Gulf of Alaska (series of 7 charts tapped together) CANADA: Sydney to Saint-Pierre (1992) ITALY: Strait of Bonifacio (1987) West Coast of Corse and Sardegna (1986) Approaches to Golfo di Palmas (1990) SCOTLAND: Sound of Mull and Approaches (1991) Firth of Lorn Southern Part (1992) Firth of Lorn Northern Part (1990) Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne (1996) Loch of Crinan to the Firth of Lorn (1992) Approaches to the Firth of Clyde (1992) Sound of Mull (1991) Gulf of Corryvrekan and Approaches (1993) Northern Channel to the Firth of Lorne (1979) Sound of Jura (1992) Scotland West Coast (1994) MANUSCRIPT 'Rite of Passage: the story of a one week sailing trip across the Gulf of Alaska by Minturn V. Chace, September 1991 (MAN 0003 MVC) [show more]
Article published, in part, by the Island Institute. This is Mr. Little's complete article of the development of Sutton Island from a working class, year-round place to a summer enclave. Story begins with an account of John Gilley.
Description: Article published, in part, by the Island Institute. This is Mr. Little's complete article of the development of Sutton Island from a working class, year-round place to a summer enclave. Story begins with an account of John Gilley.
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.
Paper from a talk given by Judith Goldstein at the Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor on July 14, l994. Compares the summer colonies of Bar Harbor and Newport.
Description: Paper from a talk given by Judith Goldstein at the Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor on July 14, l994. Compares the summer colonies of Bar Harbor and Newport.
September 13, 1990 Photograph of man and woman standing in front of a store called W. H. Whitemore needing identification and the responses from the public about the store and the brother-sister duo in front: Emma and Warren Whitemore.
Description: September 13, 1990 Photograph of man and woman standing in front of a store called W. H. Whitemore needing identification and the responses from the public about the store and the brother-sister duo in front: Emma and Warren Whitemore.
Description: Story of the German submarine and release of two crewmen spies at Hancock Point on November 29, 1944 as told by one of the boat's engineers.
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.
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.
Exhibit at the Northeast Harbor Library, "Arms of the Past", provides a fascinating look at the firearms & other artifacts that shaped & changed local history.
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.
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.
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.
The recipient of this years award is DR. DOUGLAS COLEMAN. He is known internationally as a biochemist, physiologist, and conservationist. He was a researcher at Jackson Lab.
Description: The recipient of this years award is DR. DOUGLAS COLEMAN. He is known internationally as a biochemist, physiologist, and conservationist. He was a researcher at Jackson Lab.
Senior college essay of Eleanor Kinney about the development of Acadia National Park and conflicts between the summer residents and year-round working residents.
Description: Senior college essay of Eleanor Kinney about the development of Acadia National Park and conflicts between the summer residents and year-round working residents.
Description: "Breakwater", a Fred Savage designed summer cottage in Bar Harbor, originally built for John E. Kane in l904,is turned into a bed and breakfast home.
Capt. Samuel Hadlock Jr. (1792-1829) was a 19th century entrepreneur who made & lost his fortune in Europe in the 1820's, while exhibiting a traveling show of Eskimos.
Description: Capt. Samuel Hadlock Jr. (1792-1829) was a 19th century entrepreneur who made & lost his fortune in Europe in the 1820's, while exhibiting a traveling show of Eskimos.