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1888A soldier Bridges the Gap on the Elbe
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River.
  • Carl Schreck
  • May-05
  • 2
  • photocopy (2 copies)
Description:
Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River.
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
2039Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • People
World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
  • Clark Hoyt
  • 11/21/2010
  • 57
  • typescript
Description:
World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
1887Hands Across the Elbe
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded.
  • Delbert Philpott, Donna Philpott, eds.
  • 1995
  • 10
  • photocopy
Description:
Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded.
2010Night Sledding
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Events
Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies.
  • Edith Favour
  • 1991
  • page 80
  • magazine
Description:
Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies.
1495Ellsworth Fire, 1933
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
May 9, 1933 Articles regarding the 1933 fire that destroyed Ellsworth, Maine.
  • Edwin B. Inglis
  • 1933
  • 11
  • photograph copy
Description:
May 9, 1933 Articles regarding the 1933 fire that destroyed Ellsworth, Maine.
1705Metropolitan Opera Guild
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Gala
A red booklet from the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Thirty-ninth Annual Luncheon. This was given in honor of Mrs. August Belmont, a summer resident of Northeast Harbor.
  • Francis Robinson
  • 1/15/1974
Description:
A red booklet from the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Thirty-ninth Annual Luncheon. This was given in honor of Mrs. August Belmont, a summer resident of Northeast Harbor.
1716Collection of poetry by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Events
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
  • Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • from 1904 on
  • 17
Description:
a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
2131Administration Blocks Ex-Hostages' Bid for Damages From Iran
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events
Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
  • Glenn Kessler
  • 2006
  • 4
  • typescript
Description:
Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
1885The Landing
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
Story of the German submarine and release of two crewmen spies at Hancock Point on November 29, 1944 as told by one of the boat's engineers.
  • H. E. Haslau
  • 1992
  • 12
  • photocopy
Description:
Story of the German submarine and release of two crewmen spies at Hancock Point on November 29, 1944 as told by one of the boat's engineers.
1679The Maine Perspective: Architectural Drawings
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Businesses, Architectural Business
  • Events, Exhibit
Brochure of the exhibition of drawings of Maine architects at the Portland Art Museum entitled "The Maine Perspective; Architectural drawings architects at the Portland Art Museum by O'Gorman and Shuttleworth. This exhibit included a Fred Savage drawing from the library.
  • James O'Gorman, Earl Shuttleworth
  • 2004-2005
  • 2 copies
Description:
Brochure of the exhibition of drawings of Maine architects at the Portland Art Museum entitled "The Maine Perspective; Architectural drawings architects at the Portland Art Museum by O'Gorman and Shuttleworth. This exhibit included a Fred Savage drawing from the library.
1698Collected Program Notes 1975 To Present
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Performance
A soft covered grey booklet describing the programs presented at the Neighborhood House - Main St. Northeast Harbor, ME from 1975 to 1983 by Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music.
  • Jean Dane
  • July 1980
  • 1 booklet
Description:
A soft covered grey booklet describing the programs presented at the Neighborhood House - Main St. Northeast Harbor, ME from 1975 to 1983 by Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music.
2165The Big Freeze
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Weather Event
Special section of the Ellsworth American with articles about the devastating ice storm in 1998 and its effect on Hancock and Washington counties.
  • Jeff Tuttle
  • 1/15/1998
  • newspaper
Description:
Special section of the Ellsworth American with articles about the devastating ice storm in 1998 and its effect on Hancock and Washington counties.
1694Inspired by China: An interview with Joe Tracy
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Events, Exhibit
  • People
Joe Tracy, furniture designer and crafter of Somesville, is interviewed following an exhibition of Chinese furniture at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. He details the making of his presentation of a cabinet based on a Chinese tangram.
  • John Lavine
  • Feb-07
  • pages 60-65
  • magazine
Description:
Joe Tracy, furniture designer and crafter of Somesville, is interviewed following an exhibition of Chinese furniture at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. He details the making of his presentation of a cabinet based on a Chinese tangram.
1904Re-enacting
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Copy of an article about Civil War Reenactments by Joseph Smith, teacher at Mt. Desert Elementary School in early 1980's. Mr. Smith was actively involved with the Maine Civil War Company reenactment group.
  • Joseph Smith
  • 1983
  • pages 56-59
  • newspaper
Description:
Copy of an article about Civil War Reenactments by Joseph Smith, teacher at Mt. Desert Elementary School in early 1980's. Mr. Smith was actively involved with the Maine Civil War Company reenactment group.
2210Mount Desert Island Was A Breathless Discovery
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 8/12/1976
  • 4
  • newspaper
7074Maine in the Civil War
  • Publication, Catalog
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
A list of material in the Maine State Library
  • Maine State Library
  • 1961
  • 13
  • typescript
  • good
Description:
A list of material in the Maine State Library
1886Yanks Meet Reds
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
Recollections of U.S. and Soviet Vets from the Linkup in World War II at the Mulde and Elbe Rivers on April 25, 1945. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch of Islesford who witnessed the meeting. Letter from Mr. Belousovitch to Bob Pyle with copies of accounts of the American Russian meeting at the Elbe River on April 25, l945.
  • Mark Scott, Semyon Krasilshchik
  • 1988
  • 19
  • photocopy
Description:
Recollections of U.S. and Soviet Vets from the Linkup in World War II at the Mulde and Elbe Rivers on April 25, 1945. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch of Islesford who witnessed the meeting. Letter from Mr. Belousovitch to Bob Pyle with copies of accounts of the American Russian meeting at the Elbe River on April 25, l945.
2123Terrorism: Is Retaliation Enough?
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events
Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page.
  • Moorhead C. Kennedy
  • 2003
  • typescript
  • 3 pages
Description:
Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page.
1572Newsletter - Mount Desert Muse
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events
  • Organizations
  • Organizations, School Institution
2 newsletters: Summer 2005, Spring 2007 Town of Mount Desert newsletter featuring articles on Broadband internet service, schools, public works, fire department, and summer residents association.
  • Mount Desert
  • 2005-2007
Description:
2 newsletters: Summer 2005, Spring 2007 Town of Mount Desert newsletter featuring articles on Broadband internet service, schools, public works, fire department, and summer residents association.
2084Bicentennial Parade instructions
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events, Civic
Detail of the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Town of Mount Desert listing time, assembly area, map of parade route and the parade line-up.
  • Mount Desert Bicentennial Committee
  • 1989
  • 5
  • photocopy
Description:
Detail of the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Town of Mount Desert listing time, assembly area, map of parade route and the parade line-up.
2004Who Killed Captain Rumill?
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Events
  • People
Edna Hysom of Pretty Marsh recalls the story of the disappearance of Capt. Edwin Rumill of Pretty Marsh from the schooner Rumill from the schooner "Harry A. Berwind" off the North Carolina coast in 1905. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1989.
  • Nan Lincoln
  • 1989
  • pages 62-88
  • magazine
Description:
Edna Hysom of Pretty Marsh recalls the story of the disappearance of Capt. Edwin Rumill of Pretty Marsh from the schooner Rumill from the schooner "Harry A. Berwind" off the North Carolina coast in 1905. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1989.
22161898 - 1998 "The Knowles Co. of Northeast Harbor"
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • People
Building Partnerships for a century, the Knowles Company celebrates 100 Years in the Real Estate business. This insert describes the beginning of the Co. until 1998. See Item 2177
  • Rebecca Buyers-Basso
  • 8/13/1998
  • newspaper
Description:
Building Partnerships for a century, the Knowles Company celebrates 100 Years in the Real Estate business. This insert describes the beginning of the Co. until 1998. See Item 2177
1891Mount Desert Messenger - news on the home front
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, World War II
Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark.
  • Rev. James F. McElroy
  • 1942-1945
  • various
Description:
Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark.
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.