Newspaper article from Bar Harbor Times and copy of manuscript written by Samuel Eliot about the origin and activities of the Hancock County Trustees leading to the development of Lafayette National Monument (Acadia National Park).
Description: Newspaper article from Bar Harbor Times and copy of manuscript written by Samuel Eliot about the origin and activities of the Hancock County Trustees leading to the development of Lafayette National Monument (Acadia National Park).
A clipping from a newspaper article about Mrs. Harriet M. Lyman, 80, who saw Mt. Desert Develop from Fishing Villages to World-famed Resort, also a Photograph of Mrs. Lyman.
Description: A clipping from a newspaper article about Mrs. Harriet M. Lyman, 80, who saw Mt. Desert Develop from Fishing Villages to World-famed Resort, also a Photograph of Mrs. Lyman.
Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn.
Description: Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn.
Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover.
Description: Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover.
A compilation of articles on the development of the Mount Desert Island area which appeared in the Bar Harbor Times between July 23 and August 27, 1987 (2 copies).
Description: A compilation of articles on the development of the Mount Desert Island area which appeared in the Bar Harbor Times between July 23 and August 27, 1987 (2 copies).
This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today.
Description: This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today.
"Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution
Description: "Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution
Great Cranberry Island bids farewell to what could be its last two pupils. Keith & Heath Wedge were the only two students attending school there & Keith graduated.
Description: Great Cranberry Island bids farewell to what could be its last two pupils. Keith & Heath Wedge were the only two students attending school there & Keith graduated.
Eighth-grader is sole participant in ceremony at Little Cranberry Island's graduation. She has spent her childhood on the island. She will attend Concord Academy next year.
Description: Eighth-grader is sole participant in ceremony at Little Cranberry Island's graduation. She has spent her childhood on the island. She will attend Concord Academy next year.
Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
Description: Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
"Atlantique", Bar Harbor, Fred Savage designed home of Catherine and Robert Barrett is restored with landscape inspired by Beatrix Farrand. Article published in the Bangor Daily News, August 28-29, 1999.
Description: "Atlantique", Bar Harbor, Fred Savage designed home of Catherine and Robert Barrett is restored with landscape inspired by Beatrix Farrand. Article published in the Bangor Daily News, August 28-29, 1999.
Seven people on the rocks near Thunder Hole were swept into the churning sea in the wake of Hurricane Dan off the coast. One child was found 3 hours later by the Coast Guard and pronounced dead at MDI Hospital.
Description: Seven people on the rocks near Thunder Hole were swept into the churning sea in the wake of Hurricane Dan off the coast. One child was found 3 hours later by the Coast Guard and pronounced dead at MDI Hospital.
Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times about the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire, with numerous articles and photographs. Editor: Diana Abrell Coordinator and writer: LaRue Spiker Research by Kristi Hempel
Description: Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times about the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire, with numerous articles and photographs. Editor: Diana Abrell Coordinator and writer: LaRue Spiker Research by Kristi Hempel