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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island. File contains brochures and articles of the planned events.
Description: Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island. File contains brochures and articles of the planned events.
"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
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
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.
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.
Description: Article about the "Church of the Messiah" sect, lead by G. J. Adams, in Indian River, ME, their pilgrimage to Jaffa in 1866. Material from Carl Kelley
Newspaper printed on January 4, 1800, containing, inter alia, articles about the President of the USA, General George Washington's funeral. Published at Kingston (Ulster County), New York. Vol. II, No. 88.
Description: Newspaper printed on January 4, 1800, containing, inter alia, articles about the President of the USA, General George Washington's funeral. Published at Kingston (Ulster County), New York. Vol. II, No. 88.
A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108
Description: A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108
This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
Description: This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
History, Biography and Literature about the southern coast of Maine esp. MDI. Accompanying this literature are copies of photographs for Mr. Pyle & a copy of "The New Iliad".
Description: History, Biography and Literature about the southern coast of Maine esp. MDI. Accompanying this literature are copies of photographs for Mr. Pyle & a copy of "The New Iliad".
Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island.
Description: Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island.
Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
Description: Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn.
Description: Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn.