Description: Excerpt of an article by William Otis Sawtelle in a 1925 Sprague's Journal of Maine History. Sir Robert Mansell bought Mt. Desert Island in a lottery.
Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School.
Description: Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School.
Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
Description: Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh.
Description: A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh.
In 1995, Kathryn Suminsby & her husband Robert, life long & year -round residents of Northeast Harbor, placed a conservation easement on their Somes Sound property .
Description: In 1995, Kathryn Suminsby & her husband Robert, life long & year -round residents of Northeast Harbor, placed a conservation easement on their Somes Sound property .
"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.
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]
Bicentennial letter and brochure about the events of the 200th birthday of Seal Harbor sponsored by the Seal Harbor VIS and Old Timers Club. The event was held at the Village Green; attended by 350+ people.
Description: Bicentennial letter and brochure about the events of the 200th birthday of Seal Harbor sponsored by the Seal Harbor VIS and Old Timers Club. The event was held at the Village Green; attended by 350+ people.
Directory of telephone numbers of residents of Great Cranberry, Islesford and Sutton Islands. List of emergency numbers, names of town officials, directory of businesses, and ferry schedule included.
Description: Directory of telephone numbers of residents of Great Cranberry, Islesford and Sutton Islands. List of emergency numbers, names of town officials, directory of businesses, and ferry schedule included.
Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island.
Description: Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island.
Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
Description: Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
Short article about the simple architecture and interior design of the Marguerite Yourcenar house in Northeast Harbor Yourcenar house, "Petite Plaisance," on Shore Road in Northeast Harbor. Photographs.
Description: Short article about the simple architecture and interior design of the Marguerite Yourcenar house in Northeast Harbor Yourcenar house, "Petite Plaisance," on Shore Road in Northeast Harbor. Photographs.
Description: Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
Description: History of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Bar Harbor with brief mentions of missions in Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor, and Winter Harbor.
Description: Maine Coast Heritage Trust hold conservation easement on Schoolhouse Ledge in Northeast Harbor to prevent residential/commercial development.
At Ripples Hill, new owner, Judith Cullen, moves into one of the houses built as part of the Ripples Hill Workforce Housing Development. Three homes are currently planned.
Description: At Ripples Hill, new owner, Judith Cullen, moves into one of the houses built as part of the Ripples Hill Workforce Housing Development. Three homes are currently planned.
Public Health contributions by the summer residents of Mount Desert Island, specifically Mary Dows Dunham, in 1910-1930 regarding the safety of the milk supply. Article published in "Research Reports from the Rockefeller Archive Center", Fall 2002 (p. 10-14).
Description: Public Health contributions by the summer residents of Mount Desert Island, specifically Mary Dows Dunham, in 1910-1930 regarding the safety of the milk supply. Article published in "Research Reports from the Rockefeller Archive Center", Fall 2002 (p. 10-14).
Description: Supplement to the Islander and Ellsworth American, this insert is about the people, places, and events on the Great and Little Cranberry Islands.
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.
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.
"A guided tour of Maine's Lighthouses and Harbors from Kittery to Calais." Articles in this issue include: 1. Maine Lighthouse Museum 2. Keepers of the light share stories 3. Learn about Maine's harbors 4. South Coast - Casco Bay 5. Lower Kennebec & Boothbay area 6. Midcoast area 7. Penobscot Bay area 8. Eggemoggin Reach area 9. Mount Desert area 10. Downeast coast 11. Bold coast Newspaper available in the Archives.
Description: "A guided tour of Maine's Lighthouses and Harbors from Kittery to Calais." Articles in this issue include: 1. Maine Lighthouse Museum 2. Keepers of the light share stories 3. Learn about Maine's harbors 4. South Coast - Casco Bay 5. Lower Kennebec & Boothbay area 6. Midcoast area 7. Penobscot Bay area 8. Eggemoggin Reach area 9. Mount Desert area 10. Downeast coast 11. Bold coast Newspaper available in the Archives. [show more]
Article about residents of Mount Desert Island's Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor elite. Photographs by Jennifer Livingston. Published in "WMagazine", October 2003.
Description: Article about residents of Mount Desert Island's Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor elite. Photographs by Jennifer Livingston. Published in "WMagazine", October 2003.