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]
Two biographical brochures from the Willa Cather Archives at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Also, a brief biographical sketch written by Robert Pyle at Northeast Harbor Library on Ms. Cather's residency in Northeast Harbor.
Description: Two biographical brochures from the Willa Cather Archives at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Also, a brief biographical sketch written by Robert Pyle at Northeast Harbor Library on Ms. Cather's residency in Northeast Harbor.
Small, sketched lot map on parchment of properties off Central Street (also Sea Street), Northeast Harbor. Properties include: N. H. Joy, A. M. Manchester, Minnie Nelson, A. Jordan, A. Dyer, L. E. Kimball, Charles M. Manson, Higgens Estate, A. F. Joy, J. A. Peters, Herbert Snow, S. D. Sargeant, shore of Northeast Harbor.
Description: Small, sketched lot map on parchment of properties off Central Street (also Sea Street), Northeast Harbor. Properties include: N. H. Joy, A. M. Manchester, Minnie Nelson, A. Jordan, A. Dyer, L. E. Kimball, Charles M. Manson, Higgens Estate, A. F. Joy, J. A. Peters, Herbert Snow, S. D. Sargeant, shore of Northeast Harbor.
Blueprints donated by Constance (Tanny) Clark regarding her old family house called "Brackenfell". Included are 2 letters, 1 legal agreement pertaining to the property.
Description: Blueprints donated by Constance (Tanny) Clark regarding her old family house called "Brackenfell". Included are 2 letters, 1 legal agreement pertaining to the property.
Blueprint of topographic plan of the Gilbert Kinney property, Shore Rd., Northeast Harbor. Cottage outlined is Magnum Donum. Shows adjoining boundary lines of Kimball, Godfrey, Paumgarten, and Episcopal Church.
Description: Blueprint of topographic plan of the Gilbert Kinney property, Shore Rd., Northeast Harbor. Cottage outlined is Magnum Donum. Shows adjoining boundary lines of Kimball, Godfrey, Paumgarten, and Episcopal Church.
Lot drawings, pencil on graph paper, 21x16", and property list of Corson, Manchester, Wasgatt, and Gardiner. In 2010, the Northeast Harbor Golf Course.
Description: Lot drawings, pencil on graph paper, 21x16", and property list of Corson, Manchester, Wasgatt, and Gardiner. In 2010, the Northeast Harbor Golf Course.
Description: Rough parchment drawing of grounds of "The Colonial Cottage" on Manchester Road showing site of tennis court. Adjacent property of D. Scull.
Plot plan, 20 1/2x29" on parchment, of "The Birches" off Manchester Road on Somes Sound. Circa 1940's it was listed on Knowles maps as owned by Yarnall; in 2009 it's listed Bouscaren, Clark, Webster as "Treetops"
Description: Plot plan, 20 1/2x29" on parchment, of "The Birches" off Manchester Road on Somes Sound. Circa 1940's it was listed on Knowles maps as owned by Yarnall; in 2009 it's listed Bouscaren, Clark, Webster as "Treetops"
Lot drawing, 36x24 1/2", of properties between Somes Sound and Upper Hadlock Pond, which include H. L. Savage, Gilpatrick, Gardiner, Smallidge, Corson, Kimball, Condit, and Murray. Also shows the Golf Course. Map is very faded.
Description: Lot drawing, 36x24 1/2", of properties between Somes Sound and Upper Hadlock Pond, which include H. L. Savage, Gilpatrick, Gardiner, Smallidge, Corson, Kimball, Condit, and Murray. Also shows the Golf Course. Map is very faded.
Pencil sketch of properties between Rock End Rd. and Kimball Rd. in Northeast Harbor showing Neighborhood House, Rectory, Kimball, Hodgdon, Foster land.
Description: Pencil sketch of properties between Rock End Rd. and Kimball Rd. in Northeast Harbor showing Neighborhood House, Rectory, Kimball, Hodgdon, Foster land.
B/W Sketch maps 15"x18" of Northeast Harbor prepared by Knowles Real Estate showing numbered summer cottages, businesses, and roads. Maps of 1947, 1956 are missing.
Description: B/W Sketch maps 15"x18" of Northeast Harbor prepared by Knowles Real Estate showing numbered summer cottages, businesses, and roads. Maps of 1947, 1956 are missing.
Sketch map, 29x33 1/2", showing businesses, residential properties, and roads in Northeast Harbor. Prepared chiefly as a summer cottage map. Two 16 1/2x14 copies included.
Photocopy, yellow with blue ink, 24 1/2x21 1/2", Northeast Harbor map showing businesses and residences as small blocks. Looks like maps prepared by the Knowles Co. for the summer community.
Description: Photocopy, yellow with blue ink, 24 1/2x21 1/2", Northeast Harbor map showing businesses and residences as small blocks. Looks like maps prepared by the Knowles Co. for the summer community.