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1894Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
  • Adney Boothby
  • 1863
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
7063History of Vinalhaven
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
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.
  • Albra Josephine Vinal
  • 1900
  • 84
  • 1 book
  • fair
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.
5453Gilman High Reunion
  • Image, Photograph
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Five b/w photographs of class members and spouses at the 1962 Gilman High Reunion
  • Arthur Coombs
  • 1962
Description:
Five b/w photographs of class members and spouses at the 1962 Gilman High Reunion
1520Science Challenges the Educator
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, School Institution
President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959.
  • Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990)
  • 1959
  • 17 pages (2 copies)
  • typescript
Description:
President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959.
2135A Merrie Christmas to Ye
  • Image, Art, Other Art
  • Events
Holiday card with church, Santa and reindeer.
  • Augustus D. Phillips
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Holiday card with church, Santa and reindeer.
3252Notice: Public places closed due to Influenza
  • Document, Announcement
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Board of Health, Bucksport
  • 1919
  • 1
  • notice
1888A soldier Bridges the Gap on the Elbe
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River.
  • Carl Schreck
  • May-05
  • 2
  • photocopy (2 copies)
Description:
Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River.
3256Letter: Charles W. Eliot to Jerome H. Knowles
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Events, Construction
  • Structures, Other Structures
Regarding continuation of sidewalk to Long Pond
  • Charles W. Eliot
  • 1920
  • 1
  • Letter
Description:
Regarding continuation of sidewalk to Long Pond
2171Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Civic
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
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
  • Cheryl Olson & Joan H. Smith (editors)
  • 6/28/1984
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
2039Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • People
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
  • Clark Hoyt
  • 11/21/2010
  • 57
  • typescript
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
3257Letter: D. E. Hurley to Jerome H. Knowles
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Events
  • People
Regarding Myrick Marriage
  • D. E. Hurley
  • 1918
  • 2
  • Letter
Description:
Regarding Myrick Marriage
1521Dedication of the Gilman Plaque
  • Document, Program
  • Events, Civic
  • Object, Sign
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.
  • Daniel Coit Gilman
  • 1959
  • 18
  • typescript
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.
1887Hands Across the Elbe
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
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.
  • Delbert Philpott, Donna Philpott, eds.
  • 1995
  • 10
  • photocopy
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.
2006Down East Tear Down
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • Structures, Dwellings
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.
  • Down East Dilettante
  • 2010
  • 4
  • photocopy
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.
2010Night Sledding
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Events
Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies.
  • Edith Favour
  • 1991
  • page 80
  • magazine
Description:
Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies.
1495Ellsworth Fire, 1933
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
May 9, 1933 Articles regarding the 1933 fire that destroyed Ellsworth, Maine.
  • Edwin B. Inglis
  • 1933
  • 11
  • photograph copy
Description:
May 9, 1933 Articles regarding the 1933 fire that destroyed Ellsworth, Maine.
1662Personal notes about the 1947 Fire
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Fire
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.
  • Esther Rogers
  • 6
  • lined note paper
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.
1705Metropolitan Opera Guild
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Gala
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.
  • Francis Robinson
  • 1/15/1974
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.
7095Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell
  • Publication, Book
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
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.
  • Frederic Kidder
  • 1865
  • 138
  • 1 book
  • good
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.
1716Collection of poetry by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Events
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
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.
  • Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • from 1904 on
  • 17
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.
1959Remembrance of Our Father
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Memorial Service
  • People
Remarks at the funeral of Francis W. Peabody, Jr. by his son, George Shattuck Peabody, Memorial Church, Harvard University, May 25, 2001.
  • George Shattuck Peabody
  • 2001
  • 2
  • typescript
Description:
Remarks at the funeral of Francis W. Peabody, Jr. by his son, George Shattuck Peabody, Memorial Church, Harvard University, May 25, 2001.
2131Administration Blocks Ex-Hostages' Bid for Damages From Iran
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events
Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
  • Glenn Kessler
  • 2006
  • 4
  • typescript
Description:
Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
1885The Landing
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
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.
  • H. E. Haslau
  • 1992
  • 12
  • photocopy
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.
1582Memorial Day Address
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
Memorial Day address given by Harry R. Neilson, Jr. in Northeast Harbor.
  • Harry R. Neilson Jr.
  • 1990
Description:
Memorial Day address given by Harry R. Neilson, Jr. in Northeast Harbor.
6430Cape Cod, Its People and their History
  • Document, Genealogy Records
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places
History of first settlers; How the early settlers lived; Civil and Military history to 1775; The Revolution.
  • Henry C. Kittredge
  • 1930
  • 133
Description:
History of first settlers; How the early settlers lived; Civil and Military history to 1775; The Revolution.