A narrative written by a Park Ranger who worked at the Park for one year. Percival P. Baxter acquired over 200,000 acres & gave it to the people of Maine in 1962.
Description: A narrative written by a Park Ranger who worked at the Park for one year. Percival P. Baxter acquired over 200,000 acres & gave it to the people of Maine in 1962.
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 talk presented by Judith S. Goldstein at the Claremont Hotel 8/10/2000, to share some thoughts about the history of Mount Desert and the interaction of Tourists and Residents.
Description: A talk presented by Judith S. Goldstein at the Claremont Hotel 8/10/2000, to share some thoughts about the history of Mount Desert and the interaction of Tourists and Residents.
An explanation of 1990 Budget and March 5th Town Meeting, including The Warrant, a Comprehensive Plan Committee, Sewer Use Fees & Property Tax Exemptions.
Description: An explanation of 1990 Budget and March 5th Town Meeting, including The Warrant, a Comprehensive Plan Committee, Sewer Use Fees & Property Tax Exemptions.
A Thumbnail History of Wadsworth Park in Northeast Harbor. The Park is a mission to the village in Northeast Harbor by the Union Church and is the property of the church.
Description: A Thumbnail History of Wadsworth Park in Northeast Harbor. The Park is a mission to the village in Northeast Harbor by the Union Church and is the property of the church.
Description: Explaining formation of towns & dates these occurred. It also gives a more detailed description of the Town of Mount Desert & services offered.
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.
Collection of letters, government documents, announcements of Samuel A. Eliot regarding civil engineering plans for Northeast Harbor. Given to the library by Michael McGiffert, Eliot's grandson, who included an informative cover letter.
Description: Collection of letters, government documents, announcements of Samuel A. Eliot regarding civil engineering plans for Northeast Harbor. Given to the library by Michael McGiffert, Eliot's grandson, who included an informative cover letter.
Description: Fading inscriptions of Savage Family Grave stones in a field at 153 Peabody Dr. Recorded by Alex Goriansky. Includes Elemena, wife of Thomas Savage.
Written policy governing fire prevention, pre-suppression and suppression activities in ANP. Prepared by the senior foreman (forester) and Asst. Park Fire Chief (Park Ranger)
Description: Written policy governing fire prevention, pre-suppression and suppression activities in ANP. Prepared by the senior foreman (forester) and Asst. Park Fire Chief (Park Ranger)
July 20, 1945 Notes taken down by Gano Dunn at the dictation of Captain Alfred H. Butler, 81 years old who was born on Bartlett Island and worked on Folly Island as a boy and later in life.
Description: July 20, 1945 Notes taken down by Gano Dunn at the dictation of Captain Alfred H. Butler, 81 years old who was born on Bartlett Island and worked on Folly Island as a boy and later in life.