Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership (from item 6888).
Description: Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership (from item 6888). [show more]
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.
Description: Sepia Photograph of possibly a 7 or 8th grade class at the Stetson School in Northeast Harbor. Photograph has Paul Bucklin's name on the back.
Christmas Card sent to library supporters and friends at the start of the Capital Campaign for building and endowment. The card is an Ellen Kappes screen print from an initial Architectural drawing.
Description: Christmas Card sent to library supporters and friends at the start of the Capital Campaign for building and endowment. The card is an Ellen Kappes screen print from an initial Architectural drawing.
For this article, Anna Carr is interviewed about the recent opening of the new Northeast Harbor Library which was primarily funded by private donations. Description of some rooms and services. Photograph of Elisa Hurley, Children's Librarian, with students. Published in "Bangor Metro", August 2008
Description: For this article, Anna Carr is interviewed about the recent opening of the new Northeast Harbor Library which was primarily funded by private donations. Description of some rooms and services. Photograph of Elisa Hurley, Children's Librarian, with students. Published in "Bangor Metro", August 2008
Invitation to and program of the dedication of the Louisa V. Garden Room during Dedication Week in August. Members of the Mt. Desert Garden Club and members of the Conrad family spoke at the event.
Description: Invitation to and program of the dedication of the Louisa V. Garden Room during Dedication Week in August. Members of the Mt. Desert Garden Club and members of the Conrad family spoke at the event.
Letters and signed petitions forms from community members against the demolition of the old library and construction of a new library building. Confidential materials
Description: Letters and signed petitions forms from community members against the demolition of the old library and construction of a new library building. Confidential materials
Leases signed between the library and Neighborhood House, Paraids in Bar Harbor, 2 for units at 4 Tracy Road, and for basement space in Vittoria McIlhenny's home in 2006 during the building of the new library.
Description: Leases signed between the library and Neighborhood House, Paraids in Bar Harbor, 2 for units at 4 Tracy Road, and for basement space in Vittoria McIlhenny's home in 2006 during the building of the new library.
A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh.
Description: A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh.
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.
Small brochure for new parishioners of UCC, Seal Harbor - Abby Chapel. Contains a brief history of the Church. Rev. William McP. Bigelow is the minister.
Description: Small brochure for new parishioners of UCC, Seal Harbor - Abby Chapel. Contains a brief history of the Church. Rev. William McP. Bigelow is the minister.
Description: History of Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Bar Harbor with brief mentions of missions in Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor, and Winter Harbor.
Letter to Brook Childrey, Curator of the Sawtelle Collection at Acadia National Park, identifying items in the Hadlock Collection at a German Museum (Berlin?).
Description: Letter to Brook Childrey, Curator of the Sawtelle Collection at Acadia National Park, identifying items in the Hadlock Collection at a German Museum (Berlin?).
Description: Maine Coast Heritage Trust hold conservation easement on Schoolhouse Ledge in Northeast Harbor to prevent residential/commercial development.
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.
News release from Secretary of State Dan Gwadosky announcing 100th anniversary of the Northeast Harbor Fire Department (now named Mt. Desert Fire Department)
Description: News release from Secretary of State Dan Gwadosky announcing 100th anniversary of the Northeast Harbor Fire Department (now named Mt. Desert Fire Department)
Cover letter from Scott McFarland, Mt. Desert Elem. School Principal, and hand drawn/written note cards thanking Library Director, Robert Pyle, and the staff for use of the Mellon Room as class space during school renovations.
Description: Cover letter from Scott McFarland, Mt. Desert Elem. School Principal, and hand drawn/written note cards thanking Library Director, Robert Pyle, and the staff for use of the Mellon Room as class space during school renovations.