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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
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
22181999...Looking Back
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Looking back on past 100 years on Mount Desert Island
  • 12/30/1999
  • newspaper
Description:
Looking back on past 100 years on Mount Desert Island
18582 diaries of Phelps's families, covering 1899-1948
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Other, History
  • People
A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108
  • Mrs. Austin Phelps, Joseph Phelps
Description:
A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108
21932009 Overview; An In-Depth Look at Hancock County Business
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Places, Island
Supplement to the Mount Desert Island focusing on businesses, economic development, population statistics, and government in the county's towns.
  • 2/19/2009
  • newspaper
Description:
Supplement to the Mount Desert Island focusing on businesses, economic development, population statistics, and government in the county's towns.
1799A Birthday for Two Leos
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • People
Susan Dillon celebrates a joint August birthday with Douglas Dillon. She writes of a party with family and friends on Islesboro. Photograph of Susan & Douglas Dillon on their deck at Sea Watch in Northeast Harbor. Scan: cover, first pages only
  • Susan Sage Dillon
  • 2005
  • 6
  • bound typescript
Description:
Susan Dillon celebrates a joint August birthday with Douglas Dillon. She writes of a party with family and friends on Islesboro. Photograph of Susan & Douglas Dillon on their deck at Sea Watch in Northeast Harbor. Scan: cover, first pages only
1743A Career in Bud; Beatrix Jones Farrand's Education & Early
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • People
Biography of Beatrix Farrand with intensive review of early focus on landscape design, her mentors, her developing philosophy of gardening.
  • Cynthia Zaitzevsky
  • 1998
  • pages 14-31
  • photocopy
Description:
Biography of Beatrix Farrand with intensive review of early focus on landscape design, her mentors, her developing philosophy of gardening.
1735A Dream Transplanted
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Places, Garden
Detailed account of the move of the Reef Point Garden of Beatrix Farrand to the Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor, supervised by Charles Savage. Published in "Garden Design", Spring 1988
  • Patrick Chasse
  • 1988
  • pages 26-31, 74-75
Description:
Detailed account of the move of the Reef Point Garden of Beatrix Farrand to the Thuya Garden in Northeast Harbor, supervised by Charles Savage. Published in "Garden Design", Spring 1988
2003A Family Affair
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Businesses, Automotive Repair Business
  • People
The Haynes family of Northeast Harbor keep vintage cars running. Photographs of Richard Haynes, son Dana, and grandsons Dan and Jeff working on vehicles. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1990.
  • Nan Lincoln
  • 1990
  • pages 56-59
  • magazine
Description:
The Haynes family of Northeast Harbor keep vintage cars running. Photographs of Richard Haynes, son Dana, and grandsons Dan and Jeff working on vehicles. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1990.
2056A Look Back in Art
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
A review of twenty Maine artists inspired by the Maine landscape before WW II. Published in Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, issue 2011
  • Carl Little
  • 2011
  • 8
  • photocopy
Description:
A review of twenty Maine artists inspired by the Maine landscape before WW II. Published in Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, issue 2011
1530A Maine Cruise - diary
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • People
Pages from the diary of a Falmouth girl, Annie MacDonald Calef.
  • Annie Macdonald Calef
  • 1871
  • 5
  • paper
Description:
Pages from the diary of a Falmouth girl, Annie MacDonald Calef.
1748A Memoir of Elizabeth Shaw Morison 1886-1945
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • People
Adm. Morison's reminiscence of his life with his wife "Bessie". missing
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • 1945
  • 63
  • photocopy
Description:
Adm. Morison's reminiscence of his life with his wife "Bessie". missing
1491A Notable Lawsuit
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Other, Literature
The author read the paper before the Chicago Historical Society. It is an imaginary account of an alleged lawsuit of Frederick Law Olmstead vs. the Astor family, involving Captain Kidd's treasure
  • Franklin Henry Head
  • 1898
  • 18
  • typescript
Description:
The author read the paper before the Chicago Historical Society. It is an imaginary account of an alleged lawsuit of Frederick Law Olmstead vs. the Astor family, involving Captain Kidd's treasure
1997A Playground Contested; Bar Harbor Natives versus Rusticators, 1875-1925
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
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.
  • Lynne Nelson Manion
  • 2001
  • 18
  • typescript
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.
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.
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.
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.
1873Adventures on Mount Desert
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Businesses, Tourism
  • Places, Island
Buckboards and down-home cooking were the chief creature comforts for island visitors in the decade before the great hotels and cottages began to crowd the scene. Published in Down East Magazine, July 1995
  • John Cole
  • Jul-95
  • pages 74-75, 88-92
  • photocopy
Description:
Buckboards and down-home cooking were the chief creature comforts for island visitors in the decade before the great hotels and cottages began to crowd the scene. Published in Down East Magazine, July 1995
1810Albena Voyage of 1821
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Places
  • Vessels, Ship
A booklet containing a couple of the maps prepared from the data in the Clement ship's log, voyage of 1821.
  • Stephen C. Clement Jr.
  • 9/2/1997
  • 4
Description:
A booklet containing a couple of the maps prepared from the data in the Clement ship's log, voyage of 1821.
1999An Abbreviated History of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Other, History
  • Places, 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.
  • Henry T. Reath
  • 2000
  • 6
  • typescript
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.
1734An Attempted Evocation of a Personality
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • People
  • Places, Garden
Memorial article to Beatrix Farrand as one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Includes comments of Reef Point and Dumbarton Oaks.
  • Mildred B. Bliss
  • 1959
  • pages 218-224
  • photocopy
Description:
Memorial article to Beatrix Farrand as one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Includes comments of Reef Point and Dumbarton Oaks.
1793Approximately My Idea of Heaven
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
Carl Little presents a brief biography of Elizabeth Bishop, poetess and summer resident of North Haven, with excerpts of her poems and letters. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Twenty, 2003
  • Carl Little
  • 2003
  • pages 54-55
  • magazine
Description:
Carl Little presents a brief biography of Elizabeth Bishop, poetess and summer resident of North Haven, with excerpts of her poems and letters. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Twenty, 2003
1691Artists of the Working Waterfront
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
Article on artists who focus on the preservation of the Maine waterfront as part of the economy through their works.
  • Carl Little
  • May-09
  • pages 45-51
  • Photocopy
Description:
Article on artists who focus on the preservation of the Maine waterfront as part of the economy through their works.
1934Asticou: History of Inn and an Era
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
  • Katherine Barr
  • 1999
  • 20
  • 2 books
Description:
A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
1507Bangor Courier
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
October 15, 1833
  • 1833
  • Vol. 1, No. 16
  • newspaper
  • very fragile
Description:
October 15, 1833