Library party to announce start of capital campaign for building and endowment. Annual book sale held at same time. Party featured Trustee speeches, music, and food. Seated: Wilma Eaton, Alida Coates, Marion Salisbury & Gigi Phelps. Standing: Don Coates.
Description: Library party to announce start of capital campaign for building and endowment. Annual book sale held at same time. Party featured Trustee speeches, music, and food. Seated: Wilma Eaton, Alida Coates, Marion Salisbury & Gigi Phelps. Standing: Don Coates.
Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
Description: Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
The Neighborhood House has been linked to the Mt Desert Festival of Chamber Music since 1963. There has been many changes in the hall, but music has been uninterrupted.
Description: The Neighborhood House has been linked to the Mt Desert Festival of Chamber Music since 1963. There has been many changes in the hall, but music has been uninterrupted.
"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.
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]
Bicentennial letter and brochure about the events of the 200th birthday of Seal Harbor sponsored by the Seal Harbor VIS and Old Timers Club. The event was held at the Village Green; attended by 350+ people.
Description: Bicentennial letter and brochure about the events of the 200th birthday of Seal Harbor sponsored by the Seal Harbor VIS and Old Timers Club. The event was held at the Village Green; attended by 350+ people.
Description: Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
Description: A program of the funeral services for Louisa Lawrence Wood Foulke on April 27, 2001 at 11:30 A.M. She lived from June 12, 1915 until April 27, 2001.
Special Notice via e-mail of federal disaster loans available to Mt. Desert businesses effected by the July 2008 fire on Main Street, Northeast Harbor.
Description: Special Notice via e-mail of federal disaster loans available to Mt. Desert businesses effected by the July 2008 fire on Main Street, Northeast Harbor.
2 newsletters: Summer 2005, Spring 2007 Town of Mount Desert newsletter featuring articles on Broadband internet service, schools, public works, fire department, and summer residents association.
Description: 2 newsletters: Summer 2005, Spring 2007 Town of Mount Desert newsletter featuring articles on Broadband internet service, schools, public works, fire department, and summer residents association.
August 8, 2008 Incident Report submitted by chief Mike Bender of the Mount Desert Fire Department to the State Fire Marshall's office following the July 29, 2008 fire which destroyed 3 building and several business on Main Street, Northeast Harbor.
Description: August 8, 2008 Incident Report submitted by chief Mike Bender of the Mount Desert Fire Department to the State Fire Marshall's office following the July 29, 2008 fire which destroyed 3 building and several business on Main Street, Northeast Harbor.
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.
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.
Text of Moorhead Kennedy's speech at business breakfast. He speaks of terrorism and violence and a little of his experience as Iranian hostage from 1978-1980.
Description: Text of Moorhead Kennedy's speech at business breakfast. He speaks of terrorism and violence and a little of his experience as Iranian hostage from 1978-1980.
Description: Memorial service card of Dwight Carter from the Union Church in Northeast Harbor on May 2, 2001. Card front is a photograph of his boat "Nannal."
Program of memorial service for Lucy Smith held at St. Mary's-by-the-Sea in Northeast Harbor. Copy of a paper "A son's remembrance" by Richard Smith, Jr. is included.
Description: Program of memorial service for Lucy Smith held at St. Mary's-by-the-Sea in Northeast Harbor. Copy of a paper "A son's remembrance" by Richard Smith, Jr. is included.