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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 1711 | Wood is Good but Glass May Surpass |
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| Article from Down East Magazine about Robert "Bob Lincoln's small boat building business, RKL Boatworks. He started with the Rangeley Guide Boat and is developing a row boat, now using the less expensive fiberglass. |
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Description: Article from Down East Magazine about Robert "Bob Lincoln's small boat building business, RKL Boatworks. He started with the Rangeley Guide Boat and is developing a row boat, now using the less expensive fiberglass. | ||||
| 6035 | The Redbook Collection |
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| BOX 1 (record carton box) The Redbooks, 1912-2020 (missing 1913, 1917, 1918, 1948). Now called The Redbook--originally called Directory and Hand Book--these social registers list residents and their contact information, cottage locations and owners, businesses, various transportation schedules, tide charts, advertisements, and important phone numbers. The first book published in 1912 by Stella L. Hill was green, all the rest are red. The Redbook celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2012 and is still produced to this day. |
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Description: BOX 1 (record carton box) The Redbooks, 1912-2020 (missing 1913, 1917, 1918, 1948). Now called The Redbook--originally called Directory and Hand Book--these social registers list residents and their contact information, cottage locations and owners, businesses, various transportation schedules, tide charts, advertisements, and important phone numbers. The first book published in 1912 by Stella L. Hill was green, all the rest are red. The Redbook celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2012 and is still produced to this day. [show more] | |||||
| 1656 | The Pink Granite of Somes Sound |
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| Hall Quarry granite industry beginning with Cyrus J. Hall's development of the Standard Granite Co. 1870's through small operations in the 1950's. The establishment of Hall Quarry as a town. |
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Description: Hall Quarry granite industry beginning with Cyrus J. Hall's development of the Standard Granite Co. 1870's through small operations in the 1950's. The establishment of Hall Quarry as a town. | |||
| 1679 | The Maine Perspective: Architectural Drawings |
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| Brochure of the exhibition of drawings of Maine architects at the Portland Art Museum entitled "The Maine Perspective; Architectural drawings architects at the Portland Art Museum by O'Gorman and Shuttleworth. This exhibit included a Fred Savage drawing from the library. |
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Description: Brochure of the exhibition of drawings of Maine architects at the Portland Art Museum entitled "The Maine Perspective; Architectural drawings architects at the Portland Art Museum by O'Gorman and Shuttleworth. This exhibit included a Fred Savage drawing from the library. | ||||
| 1571 | The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener |
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| Members of the planning team and other interested MOFGA members visit educational farms in the Northeast, including the Coolidge Center for the Advancement of Agriculture (Topsfield, Mass.), Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm, The Rodale Organic Gardening and Farming Research Center, The Ark (on Prince Edward Island), the New Alchemy Institute and more. They write about these places for the Feb. 1981 issue of The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener. |
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Description: Members of the planning team and other interested MOFGA members visit educational farms in the Northeast, including the Coolidge Center for the Advancement of Agriculture (Topsfield, Mass.), Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm, The Rodale Organic Gardening and Farming Research Center, The Ark (on Prince Edward Island), the New Alchemy Institute and more. They write about these places for the Feb. 1981 issue of The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener. | |||||
| 1593 | The Evolution of Morris Yachts |
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| Article about the Morris Yacht Company, expanded to Northeast Harbor, as it celebrates its 35th year. Brief biography of Tom Morris, owner and designer. Issue 96. See also item 1710 |
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Description: Article about the Morris Yacht Company, expanded to Northeast Harbor, as it celebrates its 35th year. Brief biography of Tom Morris, owner and designer. Issue 96. See also item 1710 | ||||
| 1710 | The Evolution of Morris Yachts |
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| Copy of an article by John Snyder tracing the development and building of Morris Yachts on and around MDI. Started by Thomas D. C. Morris in Southwest Harbor, the company is co-managed by son Cuyler of SWH. Photographs included. See also item 1593 |
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Description: Copy of an article by John Snyder tracing the development and building of Morris Yachts on and around MDI. Started by Thomas D. C. Morris in Southwest Harbor, the company is co-managed by son Cuyler of SWH. Photographs included. See also item 1593 | |||
| 2130 | The Cole Family of businesses, Serving ME. & N.E. for 72 years |
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| A booklet containing an address, dealing with the history of Coles Express & A. J. Cole & sons, was delivered at a "1989 Maine meeting of the Newcomen Society held in Bangor". Scan: Cover, first pages only. |
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Description: A booklet containing an address, dealing with the history of Coles Express & A. J. Cole & sons, was delivered at a "1989 Maine meeting of the Newcomen Society held in Bangor". Scan: Cover, first pages only. | ||
| 1993 | Telephone Book Cranberry Isles, Maine |
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| Directory of telephone numbers of residents of Great Cranberry, Islesford and Sutton Islands. List of emergency numbers, names of town officials, directory of businesses, and ferry schedule included. |
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Description: Directory of telephone numbers of residents of Great Cranberry, Islesford and Sutton Islands. List of emergency numbers, names of town officials, directory of businesses, and ferry schedule included. | ||||
| 2679 | Tea and Popovers |
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| Article about Jordan Pond House published in Down East Magazine, July 1970. |
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Description: Article about Jordan Pond House published in Down East Magazine, July 1970. | |||
| 1715 | Staying Alive! |
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| Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter. |
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Description: Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter. | |||
| 2044 | Shipbuilding on Mount Desert Island |
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| Copy of Stanley's "History of Shipbuilding on MDI "with a list of vessels built between 1782 and 1902. Several photographs of the boats were added by R. Pyle at the Northeast Harbor library. |
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Description: Copy of Stanley's "History of Shipbuilding on MDI "with a list of vessels built between 1782 and 1902. Several photographs of the boats were added by R. Pyle at the Northeast Harbor library. | |||
| 2024 | Serious Seafood |
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| The "Burning Tree Restaurant" owned by Elmer Beal and his wife Alison Martin in Otter Creek flaunts elegant seafood and vegetarian meals. Published in Down East Magazine, October 1996. |
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Description: The "Burning Tree Restaurant" owned by Elmer Beal and his wife Alison Martin in Otter Creek flaunts elegant seafood and vegetarian meals. Published in Down East Magazine, October 1996. | |||
| 1576 | Selling the Folk: Marketing Maine Culture |
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| Series of articles about attracting tourists via local cultural and environmental activities. Featured is an article re David Hyde and his lobster boat tours. |
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Description: Series of articles about attracting tourists via local cultural and environmental activities. Featured is an article re David Hyde and his lobster boat tours. | |||||
| 1911 | Seaside Inn Reunion |
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| The Seaside Inn reunion booklet prepared for the first reunion of employees and guests. Although the buildings are gone the memories remain. |
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Description: The Seaside Inn reunion booklet prepared for the first reunion of employees and guests. Although the buildings are gone the memories remain. | ||||
| 7388 | Roc Caivano: Clippings featuring his work |
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| Several magazine articles featuring architect Roc R. Caivano's work. Cover: House & Garden Building, Summer 1978 (excerpt) 1. At Home in the Sun: An Open-House tour of solar homes in the United States (Norah Deakin Davis and Linda Lindsey), 1979 2. L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui, Juin 1980 3. Process: Architecture No. 21 - "Solar and Underground Houses" - 1981 4. Down East Magazine, October 1988 (article by Norah Deakin Davis about the Wendell Gilley Museum) 5. Down East Magazine, July 2001 (article by Paul Doiron) 6. Maine Boats & Harbors, Autumn 2002 (article by Edgar Allen Beem) 7. Custom Home, November/December 2002 8. Fine Homebuilding, Houses Annual Issue, Summer 2003 (article by Roc Caivano) 9. Down East Magazine, March 2004 (article by James Schwartz) 10. Down East Magazine, September 2007 (article by Kim Ridley) 11. Fine Homebuilding, Houses Annual Issue, Summer 2008 (article by Roc Caivano) 12. Down East Magazine, Home & Garden Issue, April 2011 (article by Edgar Allen Beem) 13. The Somesville Bridge (Roc Caivano), 2017. Published in Chebacco, The Magazine of the Mount Desert Historical Society, Volume XVIII, 2017 |
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Description: Several magazine articles featuring architect Roc R. Caivano's work. Cover: House & Garden Building, Summer 1978 (excerpt) 1. At Home in the Sun: An Open-House tour of solar homes in the United States (Norah Deakin Davis and Linda Lindsey), 1979 2. L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui, Juin 1980 3. Process: Architecture No. 21 - "Solar and Underground Houses" - 1981 4. Down East Magazine, October 1988 (article by Norah Deakin Davis about the Wendell Gilley Museum) 5. Down East Magazine, July 2001 (article by Paul Doiron) 6. Maine Boats & Harbors, Autumn 2002 (article by Edgar Allen Beem) 7. Custom Home, November/December 2002 8. Fine Homebuilding, Houses Annual Issue, Summer 2003 (article by Roc Caivano) 9. Down East Magazine, March 2004 (article by James Schwartz) 10. Down East Magazine, September 2007 (article by Kim Ridley) 11. Fine Homebuilding, Houses Annual Issue, Summer 2008 (article by Roc Caivano) 12. Down East Magazine, Home & Garden Issue, April 2011 (article by Edgar Allen Beem) 13. The Somesville Bridge (Roc Caivano), 2017. Published in Chebacco, The Magazine of the Mount Desert Historical Society, Volume XVIII, 2017 [show more] | ||||||
| 6148 | Right Development of Mount Desert |
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| Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.) |
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Description: Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.) | |||
| 2272 | Old Maine Steamboat Becomes New Jersey Restaurant |
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| Steamer RANGELEY begins a new life as a floating restaurant. |
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Description: Steamer RANGELEY begins a new life as a floating restaurant. | ||||||
| 1498 | No One Knows How Deep the Hall Quarry Granite Is |
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| November 24, 1977 Article about Hall Quarry. |
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Description: November 24, 1977 Article about Hall Quarry. | |||
| 2186 | New Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company in Northeast Harbor |
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| Insert in the Bar Harbor Times announcing the opening of the new Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company in Northeast Harbor. Featured articles include Julia Manchester, manager of the bank for many years. Photographs included. |
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Description: Insert in the Bar Harbor Times announcing the opening of the new Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company in Northeast Harbor. Featured articles include Julia Manchester, manager of the bank for many years. Photographs included. | ||||
| 1700 | Movie schedule of Pastime Theater |
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| Weekly movie schedule of the Pastime Theater in Northeast Harbor. |
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Description: Weekly movie schedule of the Pastime Theater in Northeast Harbor. | ||||
| 7309 | Mount Desert Island Visitor |
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| Newspaper supplement published by the Bar Harbor Times covering sightseeing and activities on and around Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Volume 3, No. 3. Published on July 17, 1970. |
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Description: Newspaper supplement published by the Bar Harbor Times covering sightseeing and activities on and around Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Volume 3, No. 3. Published on July 17, 1970. | |||
| 2211 | Loss of Jordan Pond House |
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| Extensive article published in The Bar Harbor Times on June 28, 1979 about the loss of Jordan Pond House to fire. |
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Description: Extensive article published in The Bar Harbor Times on June 28, 1979 about the loss of Jordan Pond House to fire. | |||||
| 2002 | Like Father, Like Son |
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| Article about Percy Walls and son Mickey who run H. G. Walls and Son flower shop, the 100 yr. old family flower shop on Main Street, Northeast Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1993. |
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Description: Article about Percy Walls and son Mickey who run H. G. Walls and Son flower shop, the 100 yr. old family flower shop on Main Street, Northeast Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1993. | |||
| 7102 | L. L. Bean, Inc. Outdoor Specialties by Mail from Maine |
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| By Leon A. Gorman, member of the Newcomen Society, president of L. L. Bean, Inc. Freeport, Maine. |
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Description: By Leon A. Gorman, member of the Newcomen Society, president of L. L. Bean, Inc. Freeport, Maine. |
