The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership.
Description: The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership. [show more]
Short article remembering French Academy writer Marguerite Yourcenar. "For 40 years, one of the most respected French writers of the century lived in a small resort town in Maine - and from time to time visited Bowdoin." Published in Bowdoin magazine, Spring 1988. Vol. 61, No. 3 - An issue devoted to writers.
Description: Short article remembering French Academy writer Marguerite Yourcenar. "For 40 years, one of the most respected French writers of the century lived in a small resort town in Maine - and from time to time visited Bowdoin." Published in Bowdoin magazine, Spring 1988. Vol. 61, No. 3 - An issue devoted to writers.
Bound typescript on the history of the Northeast Harbor Water Company, written by Maurice H. Burr, Superintendent. Includes a 1988 handwritten introduction by Robert R. Pyle.
Description: Bound typescript on the history of the Northeast Harbor Water Company, written by Maurice H. Burr, Superintendent. Includes a 1988 handwritten introduction by Robert R. Pyle.
Asticou Celebratory Menu, in French and English, in honor of the three hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Island of Mount Desert by Samuel De Champlain, September 5, 1604. September 5, 1954
Description: Asticou Celebratory Menu, in French and English, in honor of the three hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Island of Mount Desert by Samuel De Champlain, September 5, 1604. September 5, 1954
Program of recitations presented under the Library's Public Performance Program, organized by Judith Blank. Jeff McKeen, host Ted Spurling Sr. (Islesford) Elizabeth Carlson (Swan's Island) Bob Quinn (Eagle Island) Includes old favorites by: Robert W. Service, Ruth Moore, Holman Day (by Jeff McKeen) Rachel Field, poems from childhood (by Ted Spurling) Original poems from Swan's Island (by Betty Carlson) Several other original poems of Eagle Island (written in the 1930's by Bonney Quinn, read from the original manuscript by his nephew, Bob Quinn). Recorded in the Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Library.
Description: Program of recitations presented under the Library's Public Performance Program, organized by Judith Blank. Jeff McKeen, host Ted Spurling Sr. (Islesford) Elizabeth Carlson (Swan's Island) Bob Quinn (Eagle Island) Includes old favorites by: Robert W. Service, Ruth Moore, Holman Day (by Jeff McKeen) Rachel Field, poems from childhood (by Ted Spurling) Original poems from Swan's Island (by Betty Carlson) Several other original poems of Eagle Island (written in the 1930's by Bonney Quinn, read from the original manuscript by his nephew, Bob Quinn). Recorded in the Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Library. [show more]
B/W scanned aerial photograph showing buildings on Main Street, Summit Rd & Joy Rd, such as Union Church, Gilman High School, Northeast Harbor Library, Nursing Assoc. building. This is a printed section of a larger photograph owned by the Union Church.
Description: B/W scanned aerial photograph showing buildings on Main Street, Summit Rd & Joy Rd, such as Union Church, Gilman High School, Northeast Harbor Library, Nursing Assoc. building. This is a printed section of a larger photograph owned by the Union Church.
Probable Luther Phillips photograph, taken from Mr. J's airplane, of Asticou Hill and Northeast Harbor. Clifton Dock is in upper left. Middle: right "Highwoods" (Thompson), center "Cow Cove", left "Shellheap".
Description: Probable Luther Phillips photograph, taken from Mr. J's airplane, of Asticou Hill and Northeast Harbor. Clifton Dock is in upper left. Middle: right "Highwoods" (Thompson), center "Cow Cove", left "Shellheap".
Description: B/W copy of photograph of Main Street, Northeast Harbor, which appeared in an article (with photographs) of MDI service men in World War II.
Aerial view, looking southeast, of the Asticou Inn and residences across the street. Also shows Harborside Road heading into the center of Northeast Harbor.
Description: Aerial view, looking southeast, of the Asticou Inn and residences across the street. Also shows Harborside Road heading into the center of Northeast Harbor.
Listed to Dr. Richard Harte Spruce St., Philadelphia. 1930's owned by R. Ellison Thompson Barberry Farm, Devon, PA. Burned in about 1970. No. 215 on 1928 Knowles Map. Photos 116 b-d: Aerial photographs of Northeast Harbor
Description: Listed to Dr. Richard Harte Spruce St., Philadelphia. 1930's owned by R. Ellison Thompson Barberry Farm, Devon, PA. Burned in about 1970. No. 215 on 1928 Knowles Map. Photos 116 b-d: Aerial photographs of Northeast Harbor