Town Report (covers missing) of all the selectmen , Board of Health, Road Commissioner, Overseer of the Poor, Treasurer and Collector, Town Clerk, School Committee & Superintendent.
Description: Town Report (covers missing) of all the selectmen , Board of Health, Road Commissioner, Overseer of the Poor, Treasurer and Collector, Town Clerk, School Committee & Superintendent.
Letter of appeal for fundraising sent by Frederick F. Brown, president of the Neighborhood House, in order to raise $25,000 to meet a challenge gift of $100,000 to renovate the building. Included is a brochure.
Description: Letter of appeal for fundraising sent by Frederick F. Brown, president of the Neighborhood House, in order to raise $25,000 to meet a challenge gift of $100,000 to renovate the building. Included is a brochure.
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.
The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton)
Description: The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton)
Article about many Northeast Harbor summer and year-round families (Mellon, Milliken, Peabody, Strawbridge), organizations (Cranberry Club) and places in town. Published in Town & Country, July 1985.
Description: Article about many Northeast Harbor summer and year-round families (Mellon, Milliken, Peabody, Strawbridge), organizations (Cranberry Club) and places in town. Published in Town & Country, July 1985.
"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]
Memories of growing up in Bar Harbor in the late 1890's and early 1900's. Ms. Cole writes of the John D. Rockefeller Jr. family in Seal Harbor. Many Photographs including an aerial shot of the "Eyrie". Published in Down East Magazine, July 1969.
Description: Memories of growing up in Bar Harbor in the late 1890's and early 1900's. Ms. Cole writes of the John D. Rockefeller Jr. family in Seal Harbor. Many Photographs including an aerial shot of the "Eyrie". Published in Down East Magazine, July 1969.
Photograph essay of springtime in the village of Somesville. Photographs include one showing the traditional black and white houses on Main Street. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1994.
Description: Photograph essay of springtime in the village of Somesville. Photographs include one showing the traditional black and white houses on Main Street. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1994.
Biography and genealogy of Fred K. Savage with descriptions and photographs of homes and buildings he designed in Northeast Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, February 1996
Description: Biography and genealogy of Fred K. Savage with descriptions and photographs of homes and buildings he designed in Northeast Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, February 1996
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.
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.
This collection contains Morison's handwritten speech and his edited typed copy of the talk on Mount Desert Island history he gave in 1959 to benefit island libraries. The speech and notes became his book by the same name. Presented by S. E. Morison, 1973.
Description: This collection contains Morison's handwritten speech and his edited typed copy of the talk on Mount Desert Island history he gave in 1959 to benefit island libraries. The speech and notes became his book by the same name. Presented by S. E. Morison, 1973.
Partial town records of the former town of Seaville, Hancock County, Maine in which were Bartlett's and Hardwood Islands including Folly Island (purchased from Alfred H. Butler whose grandfather Jacob Butler was town clerk).
Description: Partial town records of the former town of Seaville, Hancock County, Maine in which were Bartlett's and Hardwood Islands including Folly Island (purchased from Alfred H. Butler whose grandfather Jacob Butler was town clerk).
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.
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
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 weekly newspaper covering the events of the communities on MDI, the schools, births, deaths, marriages and other important news or items of interest that occur.
Description: A weekly newspaper covering the events of the communities on MDI, the schools, births, deaths, marriages and other important news or items of interest that occur.
In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island.
Description: In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island.
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).
Newsletter of the Mt. Desert Summer Residents Association about school funding formula, jet skis, Steve Smith's ownership of take-out restaurant in Seal Harbor.
Description: Newsletter of the Mt. Desert Summer Residents Association about school funding formula, jet skis, Steve Smith's ownership of take-out restaurant in Seal Harbor.