Description: World War II memorial to the Merchant Mariners and U.S. Naval Armed Guardsmen who died 1941-1946. Grey granite, on Maine Maritime Academy.
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]
Several newspaper clippings from the New York Times (March/April 1992) about Brooke Astor's 90th birthday celebrated in Manhattan. Included is a personal recollection of the birthday celebration written by a Northeast Harbor friend of Mrs. Brooke Astor.
Description: Several newspaper clippings from the New York Times (March/April 1992) about Brooke Astor's 90th birthday celebrated in Manhattan. Included is a personal recollection of the birthday celebration written by a Northeast Harbor friend of Mrs. Brooke Astor.
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.
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.
Carl Little was asked to tutor Brooke Astor in the French language, she wanted to brush up on it because she was considering a trip to Paris. He enjoyed her very much.
Description: Carl Little was asked to tutor Brooke Astor in the French language, she wanted to brush up on it because she was considering a trip to Paris. He enjoyed her very much.
Description: A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.