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.
Address delivered at the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, November 4, 1876 and in convention of the Legislature of Maine, February 6, 1877, by Joshua L. Chamberlain; with a communication from the governor and the Report of the Centennial Commission. Published by order of the Legislature of Maine of February 7, 1877. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Description: Address delivered at the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, November 4, 1876 and in convention of the Legislature of Maine, February 6, 1877, by Joshua L. Chamberlain; with a communication from the governor and the Report of the Centennial Commission. Published by order of the Legislature of Maine of February 7, 1877. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
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]
A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
Description: A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary.
Where Acadia and Scandinavia's subtle touch turned a wilderness into a land of plenty. Reprinted under the auspices of the Madawaska Historical Society, 1973.
Description: Where Acadia and Scandinavia's subtle touch turned a wilderness into a land of plenty. Reprinted under the auspices of the Madawaska Historical Society, 1973.
Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
Description: Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
12" x 13.5" book. Chapter "The Coast of Maine" from the Book "America, her grandeur and her beauty." Inscribed on inside cover "To Aunt Fran and nostalgia with love, Wendy"
Description: 12" x 13.5" book. Chapter "The Coast of Maine" from the Book "America, her grandeur and her beauty." Inscribed on inside cover "To Aunt Fran and nostalgia with love, Wendy"
Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included.
Description: Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included.
Description: Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river. August 29, 1907. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Development of what is now Acadia National Park. Article provides history and descriptions of the area covered under the U.S. Monuments Act of 1906. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Acadia National Park, Sieur de Monts National Monument
Collection:
Special Collection Books
Object ID:
SCB 719 DORR
Location:
Shelf 6A4/6A5
Pages:
64
Condition:
good
Description: Development of what is now Acadia National Park. Article provides history and descriptions of the area covered under the U.S. Monuments Act of 1906. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069.
Description: Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069.
A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX).
Description: A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX).
About Francis Bernard, governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts, his interest in the boundary question between the U.S. and Nova Scotia, and his grant of 100, 00 acres of land. Built a summer home in part of SW Harbor.
Description: About Francis Bernard, governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts, his interest in the boundary question between the U.S. and Nova Scotia, and his grant of 100, 00 acres of land. Built a summer home in part of SW Harbor.
Charles Eliot's report to the Plan Committee of the B. H. Village Improvement Society addressing the future of Lafayette National Park and of the villages on MDI via the park service or the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations. Maps included. (Scanned copy in part from University of Maine)
Description: Charles Eliot's report to the Plan Committee of the B. H. Village Improvement Society addressing the future of Lafayette National Park and of the villages on MDI via the park service or the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations. Maps included. (Scanned copy in part from University of Maine)
Bulletin 1, The Jones cove Shell-Heap at West Gouldsboro, Maine by W. B. Smith in connection with Lafayette National Park - account of archeological digs at this Flanders Bay site in W. Gouldsboro, ME in 1928.
Description: Bulletin 1, The Jones cove Shell-Heap at West Gouldsboro, Maine by W. B. Smith in connection with Lafayette National Park - account of archeological digs at this Flanders Bay site in W. Gouldsboro, ME in 1928.
Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's.
Description: Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's.
A collection of interesting incidents in the lives of the early settlers and the Indians of this country with reproduction of old prints and photographs. Volume II. Issued by the State Street Trust Company of Boston in commemoration of its 50th anniversary.
Description: A collection of interesting incidents in the lives of the early settlers and the Indians of this country with reproduction of old prints and photographs. Volume II. Issued by the State Street Trust Company of Boston in commemoration of its 50th anniversary.
Tour guide prepared by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce describing the villages on the Island and Acadia National Park. There are recommended road trips Many Photographs including those as part of ads.
Description: Tour guide prepared by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce describing the villages on the Island and Acadia National Park. There are recommended road trips Many Photographs including those as part of ads.