Consists of a profile of MDI, a description of what the island may come to be, based on current trends, and a preferred future, based on conversations with a cross-section of MDI residents and their leaders.
Description: Consists of a profile of MDI, a description of what the island may come to be, based on current trends, and a preferred future, based on conversations with a cross-section of MDI residents and their leaders.
A petition from the inhabitants of Cranberry Isles requesting that the islands be set apart from the town of Mount Desert as a separate town. James Kelley, constable of Mount Desert
Description: A petition from the inhabitants of Cranberry Isles requesting that the islands be set apart from the town of Mount Desert as a separate town. James Kelley, constable of Mount Desert
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
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
Description: Copy made for S. E. Morison of petition requesting a ledge "Langley's" (Greening) Island, and of specs for a granite marker resulting. 1830-1839.
Rose Lamb, the aunt of Aimee and Rosamund Lamb of Sutton Island used to come to the Asticou Inn. The sketch book includes pencil sketches of people and places on Mount Desert Island.
Description: Rose Lamb, the aunt of Aimee and Rosamund Lamb of Sutton Island used to come to the Asticou Inn. The sketch book includes pencil sketches of people and places on Mount Desert Island.
Sepia Photograph of Bar Harbor looking east over the village to the Porcupine Islands. The street in the foreground is Mount Desert Street. Update 6/19/21: According to Mr. Daniel Pyle (current organist/music-director at St. Saviour’s) this photograph, which shows the original church-building, must date from sometime after 1878 (when the first building was completed) and 1885, when building of the current structure must have started (it was completed in 1886).
Description: Sepia Photograph of Bar Harbor looking east over the village to the Porcupine Islands. The street in the foreground is Mount Desert Street. Update 6/19/21: According to Mr. Daniel Pyle (current organist/music-director at St. Saviour’s) this photograph, which shows the original church-building, must date from sometime after 1878 (when the first building was completed) and 1885, when building of the current structure must have started (it was completed in 1886). [show more]
Description: Chapters 2 and 3 of Samuel Drake's book which deals with the history, geography, and ecology of Mount Desert Island. Many photographs included.
17.5' x 14.5' map of Mount Desert Island. Scale, 1:80,000. Topography surveyed by J. W. Donn, Assistant between 1871 and 1874. Issued October 1875. C. P. Patterson Superintendent. Verification by J. E. Hilgard Assistant in charge of Office.
Description: 17.5' x 14.5' map of Mount Desert Island. Scale, 1:80,000. Topography surveyed by J. W. Donn, Assistant between 1871 and 1874. Issued October 1875. C. P. Patterson Superintendent. Verification by J. E. Hilgard Assistant in charge of Office.
Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885).
Description: Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885).
In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton.
Description: In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. [show more]
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.