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2184Special Millennium Edition, The Bar Harbor Times
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
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.
  • The Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/28/2000
  • newspaper
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.
2171Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Civic
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
  • Cheryl Olson & Joan H. Smith (editors)
  • 6/28/1984
Description:
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
2173Bar Harbor Times
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Places, Town
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.
  • 10/4/1951
  • newspaper
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.
2164Resort Town War-Minded
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • People
  • Places, Town
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.
  • 1943
  • newspaper
  • fair
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.
2168Welcome to the Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • People
  • Places, Island
Supplement to the Islander and Ellsworth American, this insert is about the people, places, and events on the Great and Little Cranberry Islands.
  • 7/3/2003
  • newspaper
Description:
Supplement to the Islander and Ellsworth American, this insert is about the people, places, and events on the Great and Little Cranberry Islands.
2239The Fire of '47; Remembering - 40 years later
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Town
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
  • Diana F. Abrell
  • 1987
  • 15
  • newspaper
  • fair
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
2240Mount Desert Island's Worst Disaster
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Island
Summary of the 1947 Fire on Mount Desert Island. Photograph of Clarence Cook Little and post-fire Jackson Lab. 2 copies.
  • 1964
  • 1
  • newspaper
  • fair
Description:
Summary of the 1947 Fire on Mount Desert Island. Photograph of Clarence Cook Little and post-fire Jackson Lab. 2 copies.
2241Entire Island Menaced by Fire
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Island
Special edition of the 20th anniversary of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire with numerous articles and photographs. 2 copies.
  • 1967
  • 12
  • newspaper
  • fair
Description:
Special edition of the 20th anniversary of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire with numerous articles and photographs. 2 copies.
2224Southwest Harbor Revisited: Times Writer Reports on 1922 Fire
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Town
Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965).
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • newspaper
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965).
2222"Between the Hills" and its 100 year old church.
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Town
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.
  • Horace H. Leavitt
  • 1940
  • newspaper
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.
2170Bar Harbor Record, 1796-1896 Centennial Souvenir Edition
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
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)
  • August 1896
  • book
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)
2223Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
  • newspaper
Description:
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
1557150th Anniversary of the Founding of Seal Harbor in 1809
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Places, Town
August 20, 1959 Commemorative Issue.
  • 1959
  • 16
  • photograph copy
Description:
August 20, 1959 Commemorative Issue.
1938Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks.
  • Robert Suminsby
  • August 5, 1989
  • 7
  • typescript
Description:
A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks.
1989Three Hundredth Anniversary of Discovery and Naming of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Booklet of the 300th Anniversary Service of the discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island by Samuel De Champlain held at the Union Church of Northeast Harbor.
  • 9/4/1904
  • 2 books
Description:
Booklet of the 300th Anniversary Service of the discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island by Samuel De Champlain held at the Union Church of Northeast Harbor.
2210Mount Desert Island Was A Breathless Discovery
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 8/12/1976
  • 4
  • newspaper
2214A Time Line of History in the Twentieth Century
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places
"Maine Diary" is Part Five of a Commemorative Series Celebrating 100 Years of Maine Life, 1900-1909.
  • 12/14/1999
  • newspaper
Description:
"Maine Diary" is Part Five of a Commemorative Series Celebrating 100 Years of Maine Life, 1900-1909.
2217100 years in Maine (Part Four)
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, World War I
  • Places
"Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution
  • Wayne E. Reilly
  • 11/2/1999
  • newspaper
Description:
"Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution
1958Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
"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.
  • Mark Condon
  • 2001
  • 48
  • magazine
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]
2221Island graduate takes all honors
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Places, Island
Eighth-grader is sole participant in ceremony at Little Cranberry Island's graduation. She has spent her childhood on the island. She will attend Concord Academy next year.
  • Letitia Baldwin
  • June 10-11, 1995
  • newspaper
Description:
Eighth-grader is sole participant in ceremony at Little Cranberry Island's graduation. She has spent her childhood on the island. She will attend Concord Academy next year.
2230Hurricane Wave Sweeps Family into Sea
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Weather Event
  • People
  • Places, Park
Seven people on the rocks near Thunder Hole were swept into the churning sea in the wake of Hurricane Dan off the coast. One child was found 3 hours later by the Coast Guard and pronounced dead at MDI Hospital.
  • 8/27/2009
  • newspaper, photocopy
Description:
Seven people on the rocks near Thunder Hole were swept into the churning sea in the wake of Hurricane Dan off the coast. One child was found 3 hours later by the Coast Guard and pronounced dead at MDI Hospital.
1992Seal Harbor Bicentennial
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events, Civic
  • Places, Town
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.
  • July 2009
  • 2
  • typescript
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.
2213Acadia National Park Celebrates 75 Years
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Places, Park
This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today.
  • Janet B. Strong
  • 1991
  • newspaper
Description:
This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today.
2194Island Breeze
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Places, Golf Course
Weekly newspaper published in summer months for SW Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue contains article about the first tournament at Northeast Harbor Golf Club.
  • 8-4-1897
  • newspaper
Description:
Weekly newspaper published in summer months for SW Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue contains article about the first tournament at Northeast Harbor Golf Club.