A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
Description: A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959.
Description: President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959.
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
Description: This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
Description: World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
April 26, 1959 Program from the dedication of the Gilman Plaque honoring Daniel Coit Gilman at the Mount Desert High School in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Description: April 26, 1959 Program from the dedication of the Gilman Plaque honoring Daniel Coit Gilman at the Mount Desert High School in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
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.
Former Northeast Harbor residence "Blueberry Ledge" (designed by Peabody & Harvard President Charles Eliot Sterns) of by new Gwathmey & Siegel house. Demolition project was controversial. President Charles Eliot, Mrs. Peter Jay and Mrs. Susan Alsop is replaced by new Gwathmey & Siegel house.
Description: Former Northeast Harbor residence "Blueberry Ledge" (designed by Peabody & Harvard President Charles Eliot Sterns) of by new Gwathmey & Siegel house. Demolition project was controversial. President Charles Eliot, Mrs. Peter Jay and Mrs. Susan Alsop is replaced by new Gwathmey & Siegel house.
Account of the activity of residents of Northeast Harbor during the 1947 fire. Also, a police pass allowing people to return to Northeast Harbor from Ellsworth for supplies.
Description: Account of the activity of residents of Northeast Harbor during the 1947 fire. Also, a police pass allowing people to return to Northeast Harbor from Ellsworth for supplies.
A red booklet from the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Thirty-ninth Annual Luncheon. This was given in honor of Mrs. August Belmont, a summer resident of Northeast Harbor.
Description: A red booklet from the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Thirty-ninth Annual Luncheon. This was given in honor of Mrs. August Belmont, a summer resident of Northeast Harbor.
The Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell and his encounters with the Indians; including a particular account of the Pequauket Battle, with a history of that Tribe; and a reprint of Rev. Thomas Symmes Sermon.
Description: The Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell and his encounters with the Indians; including a particular account of the Pequauket Battle, with a history of that Tribe; and a reprint of Rev. Thomas Symmes Sermon.
a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
Description: a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
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: 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.