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7275Yacht HESPER
  • Reference
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Yacht HESPER
Item:
  • 7275   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
6931William Otis Sawtelle (1874-1939)
  • Reference
  • People
William Otis Sawtelle (1874-1939)
Item:
  • 6931   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
7359The Champlain Society
  • Reference
  • Organizations
In 1880 Charles Eliot, son of Harvard president Charles W. Eliot, organized the Champlain Society, a group of Harvard undergraduates, to explore Mount Desert Island and study various topics of natural history: botany, ornithology, geology etc. (from Item 2114)
The Champlain Society
Item:
  • 7359   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations
Description:
In 1880 Charles Eliot, son of Harvard president Charles W. Eliot, organized the Champlain Society, a group of Harvard undergraduates, to explore Mount Desert Island and study various topics of natural history: botany, ornithology, geology etc. (from Item 2114)
7270Steamer SAPPHO
  • Reference
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Steamer SAPPHO
Item:
  • 7270   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
7272Steamer RANGELEY
  • Reference
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Steamer RANGELEY
Item:
  • 7272   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
7274Steamer NORUMBEGA
  • Reference
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Steamer NORUMBEGA
Item:
  • 7274   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
7273Steamer MOUNT DESERT
  • Reference
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Steamer MOUNT DESERT
Item:
  • 7273   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
7269Steamer J. T. MORSE
  • Reference
  • Vessels, Steamboat
The last large side-wheeler steamer used in New England for both passenger and freight service was the 214-foot J. T. Morse, built in 1903-04 in East Boston for the Eastern Steamship Company. Powered by a 600-horsepower, single-beam engine, it traveled the Rockland, Maine to Bar Harbor run from April to October or November each year. The ship was named for James Thomas Morse of the well-known maritime (shipping and towing) family from Bath, Maine. (Text from visitacadia.com)
Steamer J. T. MORSE
Item:
  • 7269   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Description:
The last large side-wheeler steamer used in New England for both passenger and freight service was the 214-foot J. T. Morse, built in 1903-04 in East Boston for the Eastern Steamship Company. Powered by a 600-horsepower, single-beam engine, it traveled the Rockland, Maine to Bar Harbor run from April to October or November each year. The ship was named for James Thomas Morse of the well-known maritime (shipping and towing) family from Bath, Maine. (Text from visitacadia.com) [show more]
7271Steamer FRANK JONES
  • Reference
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Steamer FRANK JONES
Item:
  • 7271   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
7278Somesville
  • Reference
  • Places, Town
Somesville is the earliest village of the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in southeastern Maine. It is located on the north end of Somes Sound. The village was established by Abraham Somes who was the first settler on the island. It attracted many people because of its mills and quarries. The entire village is part of the Somesville Historic District. (Text source: Wikipedia)
Somesville
Item:
  • 7278   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Description:
Somesville is the earliest village of the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in southeastern Maine. It is located on the north end of Somes Sound. The village was established by Abraham Somes who was the first settler on the island. It attracted many people because of its mills and quarries. The entire village is part of the Somesville Historic District. (Text source: Wikipedia)
7250Seaside Inn, Seal Harbor
  • Reference
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
Seaside Inn, Seal Harbor
Item:
  • 7250   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
7279Seal Harbor
  • Reference
  • Places, Town
Seal Harbor
Item:
  • 7279   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Places, Town
7276Sarah Cabot Wheelwright
  • Reference
  • People
Sarah Cabot Wheelwright
Item:
  • 7276   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
6937Samuel Eliot Morison
  • Reference
  • People
Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison (1887-1976) was an American historian and a lifelong Northeast Harbor summer resident. He donated to the library his collection of nautical charts that were used in researching The European Discovery of America (1971)—Samuel Eliot Morison Map Collection. Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, newspaper clippings, photocopies, letters, and pamphlets written by or about Samuel Eliot Morison.
Samuel Eliot Morison
Item:
  • 6937   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
Description:
Rear Admiral Samuel Eliot Morison (1887-1976) was an American historian and a lifelong Northeast Harbor summer resident. He donated to the library his collection of nautical charts that were used in researching The European Discovery of America (1971)—Samuel Eliot Morison Map Collection. Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, newspaper clippings, photocopies, letters, and pamphlets written by or about Samuel Eliot Morison.
6895Samuel A. Eliot
  • Reference
  • People
Samuel A. Eliot
Item:
  • 6895   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
7231Roy Salisbury Collection
  • Reference
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Places
Photographs: Stetson School (item 6997) Gilman High School (item 6998) Ballard Hill School (item 6999) Mount Desert High School (item 7000) Clifton Dock area (item 7001) Who's who - People (item 7002) Northeast Harbor (1) (item 7005) Northeast Harbor (2) (item 7006) Miscellaneous (item 7004) Documents and Manuscripts: Parker Fennelly's diploma from Leland Powers School (item 7003) Nathan Fennelly invoices (item 7284) Parker Fennelly scrapbook (item 7283) Parker Fennelly discharge papers (item 7285) Parker Family writings Parker Family plays and writings Cottages for Rent, 1929 (item 7286) Letter from Northeast Harbor Water Co., 1904 Future of Mount Desert Island by Charles W. Eliot (see also item 6127) Mount Desert High School and Mount Desert Elementary School specifications, letters from architects & contractors, additions, building notes Objects (see items 7288, 7289) WWII ration books, tokens, service ID, Red Cross Volunteer Pin, V pin
  • papers, photographs, objects
Roy Salisbury Collection
Item:
  • 7231   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Places
Collection:
  • Roy Salisbury Collection
Object ID:
  • Roy Salisbury Collection
Location:
  • 4B4
Medium:
  • papers, photographs, objects
Description:
Photographs: Stetson School (item 6997) Gilman High School (item 6998) Ballard Hill School (item 6999) Mount Desert High School (item 7000) Clifton Dock area (item 7001) Who's who - People (item 7002) Northeast Harbor (1) (item 7005) Northeast Harbor (2) (item 7006) Miscellaneous (item 7004) Documents and Manuscripts: Parker Fennelly's diploma from Leland Powers School (item 7003) Nathan Fennelly invoices (item 7284) Parker Fennelly scrapbook (item 7283) Parker Fennelly discharge papers (item 7285) Parker Family writings Parker Family plays and writings Cottages for Rent, 1929 (item 7286) Letter from Northeast Harbor Water Co., 1904 Future of Mount Desert Island by Charles W. Eliot (see also item 6127) Mount Desert High School and Mount Desert Elementary School specifications, letters from architects & contractors, additions, building notes Objects (see items 7288, 7289) WWII ration books, tokens, service ID, Red Cross Volunteer Pin, V pin [show more]
7249Robert (Bob) R. Pyle
  • Reference
  • People
Robert (Bob) Richard Pyle was born on October 22, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA, the son of Louise Kaler Sawtelle and James Wesley Pyle. Brought as an infant to Searsport where he attended grammar school, he began his summer life as a child in his grandparents’ seaside cottage on Islesford, an island link he idealized and maintained throughout his life. He started work at the Northeast Harbor Library in 1971. In 1973 he met and married his wife of 45 years, Miriam Louise Mahon. Bob became Director in 1975 and enjoyed serving 40 years at his beloved Northeast Harbor Library, overseeing seven renovations and ultimately, in 2008, opening the new facility. During his career he was honored by numerous organizations including the Northeast Harbor Library’s Don Coates Award, and the Acadia National Park’s W.O. Sawtelle award. In his time in Northeast Harbor Bob was a pillar in many community organizations, including the Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Departments, and the Police Reserve. He also filled roles on many committees and boards. Bob Pyle died on December 25, 2018.
Robert (Bob) R. Pyle
Item:
  • 7249   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
Description:
Robert (Bob) Richard Pyle was born on October 22, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA, the son of Louise Kaler Sawtelle and James Wesley Pyle. Brought as an infant to Searsport where he attended grammar school, he began his summer life as a child in his grandparents’ seaside cottage on Islesford, an island link he idealized and maintained throughout his life. He started work at the Northeast Harbor Library in 1971. In 1973 he met and married his wife of 45 years, Miriam Louise Mahon. Bob became Director in 1975 and enjoyed serving 40 years at his beloved Northeast Harbor Library, overseeing seven renovations and ultimately, in 2008, opening the new facility. During his career he was honored by numerous organizations including the Northeast Harbor Library’s Don Coates Award, and the Acadia National Park’s W.O. Sawtelle award. In his time in Northeast Harbor Bob was a pillar in many community organizations, including the Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Departments, and the Police Reserve. He also filled roles on many committees and boards. Bob Pyle died on December 25, 2018. [show more]
6958Philomena Manchester Photograph Album
  • Reference
  • People
Box 1 Manchester Family Photograph album Box 2 Manchester Family Photographs, loose
  • 2 boxes and several folders
  • album and loose photographs
Philomena Manchester Photograph Album
Item:
  • 6958   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
Collection:
  • Photograph
Object ID:
  • none
Location:
  • Photograph Filing Cabinet, Shelf 4E2
Pages:
  • 2 boxes and several folders
Medium:
  • album and loose photographs
Description:
Box 1 Manchester Family Photograph album Box 2 Manchester Family Photographs, loose
6936Philip McLean
  • Reference
  • People
Philip McLean
Item:
  • 6936   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
7259Petite Plaisance
  • Reference
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Petite Plaisance
Item:
  • 7259   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
7287Parker W. Fennelly
  • Reference
  • People
Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia)
Parker W. Fennelly
Item:
  • 7287   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
Description:
Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia) [show more]
7345Northeast Harbor
  • Reference
  • Places, Town
The village of Northeast Harbor is situated on the southern end of Mount Desert Island at the entrance to Somes Sound and it is part of the Town of Mount Desert. Its harbor is one of the most well-protected on the island and operates year-round. The town has long been home to a renowned summer community.
Northeast Harbor
Item:
  • 7345   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Description:
The village of Northeast Harbor is situated on the southern end of Mount Desert Island at the entrance to Somes Sound and it is part of the Town of Mount Desert. Its harbor is one of the most well-protected on the island and operates year-round. The town has long been home to a renowned summer community.
7281Neighborhood House, Seal Harbor
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic
Neighborhood House, Seal Harbor
Item:
  • 7281   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
6992Mrs. Brooke Astor
  • Reference
  • People
Mrs. Brooke Astor
Item:
  • 6992   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
6991Miss Aimee Lamb
  • Reference
  • People
Miss Aimee Lamb
Item:
  • 6991   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People