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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
7074Maine in the Civil War
  • Publication, Catalog
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
A list of material in the Maine State Library
  • Maine State Library
  • 1961
  • 13
  • typescript
  • good
Description:
A list of material in the Maine State Library
1880Gilpatrick family tree, deed, probate records
  • Document, Genealogy Records
  • Other, History
  • People
  • James R. Gilpatrick
  • 1874
  • 7
  • photocopy
1882Our Phillips Family, Reminiscences of Fredrick I. Phillips
  • Document, Genealogy Records
  • Other, History
  • People
Genealogy of Phillips family, Ames family, Noyes family, and Jewett family.
  • Frederick Illsley Phillips
  • 23
  • photocopy
Description:
Genealogy of Phillips family, Ames family, Noyes family, and Jewett family.
1891Mount Desert Messenger - news on the home front
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, World War II
Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark.
  • Rev. James F. McElroy
  • 1942-1945
  • various
Description:
Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark.
1893Cabot, the mysterious sailor who gave England rights to North American
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, History
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497.
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • 1971
  • pages 12-21
  • magazine
Description:
Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497.
1901Honor Roll of War Dead from the Mount Desert during Civil War
  • Document, List
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
A list of war dead from Mount Desert 1861, 1973. Compiled from municipal records
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 4
  • typescript
Description:
A list of war dead from Mount Desert 1861, 1973. Compiled from municipal records
1909History of Somesville
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Handwritten on onionskin. Summary history of Somesville written for Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Note states the original was to be kept in Belle Knowles's safe.
  • Adelma Joy
  • 4
  • manuscript
Description:
Handwritten on onionskin. Summary history of Somesville written for Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Note states the original was to be kept in Belle Knowles's safe.
1910Comparison of 1900 Northeast Harbor with 1982 Northeast Harbor
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Includes a few original photographs and some photocopies.
  • David Renault
  • 1982
  • typescript
Description:
Includes a few original photographs and some photocopies.
1914Somesville Historic District - Survey and Inventory
  • Document, Report
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Commercial Structures
  • Structures, Dwellings
A survey and inventory of Somesville completed for the National Register of Historic Places; provided by the Maine Historic Preservation Committee and conducted by the U.S. Park Service.
  • mid 1980's
  • 11
  • photocopy
Description:
A survey and inventory of Somesville completed for the National Register of Historic Places; provided by the Maine Historic Preservation Committee and conducted by the U.S. Park Service.
1915A list of Settlers of part of MDI granted to John Bernard
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
A soft covered red notebook containing a copy from Maine State Archives listing (A21IR20:4-8 Box44) settlers on the part of MDI granted to John Bernard. Comments & lists have been copied by R. Pyle
  • 1785
  • 3
  • photocopy
Description:
A soft covered red notebook containing a copy from Maine State Archives listing (A21IR20:4-8 Box44) settlers on the part of MDI granted to John Bernard. Comments & lists have been copied by R. Pyle
1928Asticou Northeast Harbor, Maine
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Other, History
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
A very informative brochure with text and great photographs of the Asticou Inn & scenery both inside & out.
  • George A. Savage
Description:
A very informative brochure with text and great photographs of the Asticou Inn & scenery both inside & out.
1934Asticou: History of Inn and an Era
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
  • Katherine Barr
  • 1999
  • 20
  • 2 books
Description:
A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
1936Ensign Ben Bunker, Mount Desert, and The Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
  • Theodore Spurling Sr.
  • Aug-91
  • 19
  • typescript
Description:
This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
1937Mount Desert
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
History, Biography and Literature about the southern coast of Maine esp. MDI. Accompanying this literature are copies of photographs for Mr. Pyle & a copy of "The New Iliad".
  • E. Chardon
  • February 1877
  • photocopy
  • poor
Description:
History, Biography and Literature about the southern coast of Maine esp. MDI. Accompanying this literature are copies of photographs for Mr. Pyle & a copy of "The New Iliad".
1938Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks.
  • Robert Suminsby
  • August 5, 1989
  • 7
  • typescript
Description:
A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks.
1957Glimpses of Early Mount Desert Homes
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings
A history of Early Mount Desert Homes, the Manchester family, the Hadlock family and the Smallidge family. The Manchesters were first to establish a permanent home in Northeast Harbor.
  • Belle Smallidge Knowles
  • 30
  • photocopy
Description:
A history of Early Mount Desert Homes, the Manchester family, the Hadlock family and the Smallidge family. The Manchesters were first to establish a permanent home in Northeast Harbor.
1958Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
"It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives.
  • Mark Condon
  • 2001
  • 48
  • magazine
Description:
"It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives. [show more]
1965Seven Ages of Sutton Island, Maine, 1604-1906
  • Document, Government, Field Notes
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Ecological and demographical notes in the development of Sutton Island; families include Lancaster, Wheelwright, Burnham, King, Gilley, Moore, Hawtin, & Stimson.
  • George L. Paine
  • 1966
  • 5
  • typescript
Description:
Ecological and demographical notes in the development of Sutton Island; families include Lancaster, Wheelwright, Burnham, King, Gilley, Moore, Hawtin, & Stimson.
1971Town of Mount Desert Listing of Historical Events
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
See also Item 2264
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 2010
  • 13
  • typescript
Description:
See also Item 2264
1975Town of Mount Desert in the Civil War
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Compiled by Robert Pyle, librarian, these are Civil War service records for Mount Desert men.
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 2000
  • 40
  • typescript
Description:
Compiled by Robert Pyle, librarian, these are Civil War service records for Mount Desert men.
1986List of Civil War Soldiers from the town of Mount Desert
  • Document, List
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Original, elongated, list of men furnished by the town of Mt. Desert by the selectmen for military service in the Civil War. The list represents several calls to duty from 1862 to 1869.
  • Jonathan Hamor
  • 1-2-1869
  • 1
  • manuscript (original and 2 photocopies)
Description:
Original, elongated, list of men furnished by the town of Mt. Desert by the selectmen for military service in the Civil War. The list represents several calls to duty from 1862 to 1869.
1988Correspondence about George E. Street's 1905 book Mount Desert, a history
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, History
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Copies of correspondence about the editing and reissuing of George Street's 1905 book "Mount Desert a History" by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot in 1926. Contents include letters of Helen Ranney, George H. Street, and William Sawtelle.
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • 1924-1926
  • 21
  • photocopy
Description:
Copies of correspondence about the editing and reissuing of George Street's 1905 book "Mount Desert a History" by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot in 1926. Contents include letters of Helen Ranney, George H. Street, and William Sawtelle.
1989Three Hundredth Anniversary of Discovery and Naming of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Booklet of the 300th Anniversary Service of the discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island by Samuel De Champlain held at the Union Church of Northeast Harbor.
  • 9/4/1904
  • 2 books
Description:
Booklet of the 300th Anniversary Service of the discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island by Samuel De Champlain held at the Union Church of Northeast Harbor.
1995List of the Richard K. Lunt Collection
  • Document, List
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
  • Other, History
  • People
Collection consists of two parts. One is a list of oral histories made by R. K. Lunt in in 1963 of Mt. Desert residents. The second part is a college thesis on lobster boat building with transcribed interviews.
  • Richard K. Lunt
  • 2009
  • 6
  • typescript
Description:
Collection consists of two parts. One is a list of oral histories made by R. K. Lunt in in 1963 of Mt. Desert residents. The second part is a college thesis on lobster boat building with transcribed interviews.
1997A Playground Contested; Bar Harbor Natives versus Rusticators, 1875-1925
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island.
  • Lynne Nelson Manion
  • 2001
  • 18
  • typescript
Description:
Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island.