Article about the Morris Yacht Company, expanded to Northeast Harbor, as it celebrates its 35th year. Brief biography of Tom Morris, owner and designer. Issue 96. See also item 1710
Description: Article about the Morris Yacht Company, expanded to Northeast Harbor, as it celebrates its 35th year. Brief biography of Tom Morris, owner and designer. Issue 96. See also item 1710
Copy of an article by John Snyder tracing the development and building of Morris Yachts on and around MDI. Started by Thomas D. C. Morris in Southwest Harbor, the company is co-managed by son Cuyler of SWH. Photographs included. See also item 1593
Description: Copy of an article by John Snyder tracing the development and building of Morris Yachts on and around MDI. Started by Thomas D. C. Morris in Southwest Harbor, the company is co-managed by son Cuyler of SWH. Photographs included. See also item 1593
Article from Down East Magazine about Robert "Bob Lincoln's small boat building business, RKL Boatworks. He started with the Rangeley Guide Boat and is developing a row boat, now using the less expensive fiberglass.
Description: Article from Down East Magazine about Robert "Bob Lincoln's small boat building business, RKL Boatworks. He started with the Rangeley Guide Boat and is developing a row boat, now using the less expensive fiberglass.
Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter.
Description: Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter.
Hall Quarry granite industry beginning with Cyrus J. Hall's development of the Standard Granite Co. 1870's through small operations in the 1950's. The establishment of Hall Quarry as a town.
Description: Hall Quarry granite industry beginning with Cyrus J. Hall's development of the Standard Granite Co. 1870's through small operations in the 1950's. The establishment of Hall Quarry as a town.
The "Burning Tree Restaurant" owned by Elmer Beal and his wife Alison Martin in Otter Creek flaunts elegant seafood and vegetarian meals. Published in Down East Magazine, October 1996.
Description: The "Burning Tree Restaurant" owned by Elmer Beal and his wife Alison Martin in Otter Creek flaunts elegant seafood and vegetarian meals. Published in Down East Magazine, October 1996.
Series of articles about attracting tourists via local cultural and environmental activities. Featured is an article re David Hyde and his lobster boat tours.
Description: Series of articles about attracting tourists via local cultural and environmental activities. Featured is an article re David Hyde and his lobster boat tours.
1: Bar Harbor Burning. Reprint of a letter from U. Maine, Orono, student to his father in NJ about the l947 Bar Harbor fire which he and fraternity brothers helped fight. 2: The Big Fire by Parson Williams and Mrs. Williams 3: Bar Harbor 40 Years Later
Description: 1: Bar Harbor Burning. Reprint of a letter from U. Maine, Orono, student to his father in NJ about the l947 Bar Harbor fire which he and fraternity brothers helped fight. 2: The Big Fire by Parson Williams and Mrs. Williams 3: Bar Harbor 40 Years Later
Reprint about the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Soc. founded in 1905 by Alexander and Angus MacDonald. Stories of the mission's service to the islands. Photographs of founders and other directors, in addition the society's boats, esp. "Sunbeam"(s).
Description: Reprint about the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Soc. founded in 1905 by Alexander and Angus MacDonald. Stories of the mission's service to the islands. Photographs of founders and other directors, in addition the society's boats, esp. "Sunbeam"(s).
Article about the inception of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust largely inspired by Peggy Rockefeller to protect, conserve private lands along the Maine coast. Published in Down East Magazine, 1974.
Description: Article about the inception of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust largely inspired by Peggy Rockefeller to protect, conserve private lands along the Maine coast. Published in Down East Magazine, 1974.
Description: Article about the origins and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Mission's boat, Sunbeam, which visits outlying islands providing spiritual services.
Article about Little Cranberry Isle post office and postmaster Joy Sprague, who built a big business for this tiny post office with cream puffs and a personal touch. Published in Down East Magazine, December 1994.
Description: Article about Little Cranberry Isle post office and postmaster Joy Sprague, who built a big business for this tiny post office with cream puffs and a personal touch. Published in Down East Magazine, December 1994.
Articles taken from "the Maine Firefighter" (Maine State Federation of Firefighters, Inc.) about the Mount Desert Fire Department, aka Northeast Harbor Fire Department
Description: Articles taken from "the Maine Firefighter" (Maine State Federation of Firefighters, Inc.) about the Mount Desert Fire Department, aka Northeast Harbor Fire Department
Questions about the directions of the Republican Party in the United States, featuring comments and Photograph of Robert Pyle, NEH resident and former director of the library.
Description: Questions about the directions of the Republican Party in the United States, featuring comments and Photograph of Robert Pyle, NEH resident and former director of the library.
Article about Mrs. Brooke Astor: her home in Northeast Harbor and her role in the Vincent Astor Foundation. Shows 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor as a young woman and 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor serving tea in Northeast Harbor. Published in "Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor" by Sotheby's, 2012.
Description: Article about Mrs. Brooke Astor: her home in Northeast Harbor and her role in the Vincent Astor Foundation. Shows 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor as a young woman and 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor serving tea in Northeast Harbor. Published in "Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor" by Sotheby's, 2012.
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.
Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School.
Description: Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School.
Carl Little was asked to tutor Brooke Astor in the French language, she wanted to brush up on it because she was considering a trip to Paris. He enjoyed her very much.
Description: Carl Little was asked to tutor Brooke Astor in the French language, she wanted to brush up on it because she was considering a trip to Paris. He enjoyed her very much.