17 boxes containing scrapbooks, envelopes with loose articles and clippings, some with dates others without dates. Articles are not catalogued by year nor subject
Description: 17 boxes containing scrapbooks, envelopes with loose articles and clippings, some with dates others without dates. Articles are not catalogued by year nor subject
Several newspaper clippings from the New York Times (March/April 1992) about Brooke Astor's 90th birthday celebrated in Manhattan. Included is a personal recollection of the birthday celebration written by a Northeast Harbor friend of Mrs. Brooke Astor.
Description: Several newspaper clippings from the New York Times (March/April 1992) about Brooke Astor's 90th birthday celebrated in Manhattan. Included is a personal recollection of the birthday celebration written by a Northeast Harbor friend of Mrs. Brooke Astor.
Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
Description: Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
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.
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.
A clipping from a newspaper article about Mrs. Harriet M. Lyman, 80, who saw Mt. Desert Develop from Fishing Villages to World-famed Resort, also a Photograph of Mrs. Lyman.
Description: A clipping from a newspaper article about Mrs. Harriet M. Lyman, 80, who saw Mt. Desert Develop from Fishing Villages to World-famed Resort, also a Photograph of Mrs. Lyman.
Architect Roger Griswold had his own conception of what a library in a Maine landscape should appear. From a Reading Room, the new library in Northeast Harbor was created.
Description: Architect Roger Griswold had his own conception of what a library in a Maine landscape should appear. From a Reading Room, the new library in Northeast Harbor was created.
More than 300 Antique American & European Timepieces in fascinating collection of Percy P. Hill, native of Skowhegan, they all strike the hour at the same time.
Description: More than 300 Antique American & European Timepieces in fascinating collection of Percy P. Hill, native of Skowhegan, they all strike the hour at the same time.
A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh.
Description: A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh.
Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions.
Description: Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions.
Copies of newspaper articles (Parts I and II) about the history of the Kimball House prior to before being demolished in the fall of 1966. Also a copy of the public auction flyer listing furnishings for sale in Aug. 1966. Nancy Ho has the originals.
Description: Copies of newspaper articles (Parts I and II) about the history of the Kimball House prior to before being demolished in the fall of 1966. Also a copy of the public auction flyer listing furnishings for sale in Aug. 1966. Nancy Ho has the originals.
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.
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.
Copy of reprint by Hugh Dwelley about the Eskimos George Niagungitok and Mary Coonunnak with recently found information of them after they board Capt. Hadlock's ship in Labrador in 1820 and appear in England nearly a year later.
Description: Copy of reprint by Hugh Dwelley about the Eskimos George Niagungitok and Mary Coonunnak with recently found information of them after they board Capt. Hadlock's ship in Labrador in 1820 and appear in England nearly a year later.
A page from the Boston Globe newspaper, describing Mrs. George Shattock personal involvement in organizing The Pan American Society, and many other accomplishments.
Description: A page from the Boston Globe newspaper, describing Mrs. George Shattock personal involvement in organizing The Pan American Society, and many other accomplishments.
Description: Population Shifts revealed population gains in southern and coastal Maine. Population changes in Maine Towns is given in list on Section B, P4B
Sections of the newspaper "Sword of Truth" edited by Elder G. J. Adams, president of the "Church of the Messiah" in Indian River, ME and leader of the Jaffa Pilgrimage to Palestine in 1886.
Description: Sections of the newspaper "Sword of Truth" edited by Elder G. J. Adams, president of the "Church of the Messiah" in Indian River, ME and leader of the Jaffa Pilgrimage to Palestine in 1886.