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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
2272Old Maine Steamboat Becomes New Jersey Restaurant
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Steamer RANGELEY begins a new life as a floating restaurant.
  • 1 clipping
Description:
Steamer RANGELEY begins a new life as a floating restaurant.
1714Verses by Bill Ayles
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
Copies of verses by Bill Ayles, a laborer who worked at odd jobs in & around Northeast Harbor. Poem copies were provided by R. Haynes & E. Smallidge.
  • Bill Ayles
  • 14 pages
  • 1 original, 1 copy
Description:
Copies of verses by Bill Ayles, a laborer who worked at odd jobs in & around Northeast Harbor. Poem copies were provided by R. Haynes & E. Smallidge.
1847George Cheever Shattuck
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • People
Two biographical articles about George Cheever Shattuck: 1. "George Cheever Shattuck", by George S. Richardson, published by the Massachusetts Historical Society 2. "George Cheever Shattuck, Nestor of Torpical Medicine", by Jean A. Curran
  • George S. Richardson, Jean A. Curran
  • 2 articles
Description:
Two biographical articles about George Cheever Shattuck: 1. "George Cheever Shattuck", by George S. Richardson, published by the Massachusetts Historical Society 2. "George Cheever Shattuck, Nestor of Torpical Medicine", by Jean A. Curran
7187Endicott (Chub) Peabody
  • Publication, Clipping
  • People
2 articles about Endicott "Chub" Peabody: 1. "Submarine Heroes Return: Crew of USS Tirante recalls WWII Action" 2. "'Chub' Peabody is dead at 77", December 1997
  • 2 clippings
  • fair
Description:
2 articles about Endicott "Chub" Peabody: 1. "Submarine Heroes Return: Crew of USS Tirante recalls WWII Action" 2. "'Chub' Peabody is dead at 77", December 1997
1754Recollections of Summers Spent: Northeast Harbor, Maine.
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Places, Island
A collection of 1930 and 1940 boyhood memories of time at "Rockend Dock" including stories of Captains Lou Stanley, Bert Spurling and Bill Black. 2 copies.
  • Henry T. Reath
  • 8
  • 2 copies
Description:
A collection of 1930 and 1940 boyhood memories of time at "Rockend Dock" including stories of Captains Lou Stanley, Bert Spurling and Bill Black. 2 copies.
1804Francis Hector Clergue
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
Three biographical articles about Francis Hector Clergue of Brewer, Maine who was developing Bar Harbor as a tourist center and who built the Green Mountain Railway.
  • 4 pages, 1 page, 3 pages
  • 2 copies of each article
Description:
Three biographical articles about Francis Hector Clergue of Brewer, Maine who was developing Bar Harbor as a tourist center and who built the Green Mountain Railway.
2244Finding Aid for Carroll Farm Collection 1840-1966
  • Publication, Booklet
Books, pamphlets, school work, children's toys, personal correspondence, business logs, scrapbooks, family registers, sheet music, recipes, postcards, receipts, artwork, and other papers, relating to the family of John and Rachel (Lurvey) Carroll, early residents of Southwest Harbor, Me., and the Carroll Farm Homestead which was used as a farm until 1917, later for family reunions and parties, and eventually donated to Acadia National Park in 1982 to be used as a museum and historic farm.
  • Jim J. Karle
  • booklet
Description:
Books, pamphlets, school work, children's toys, personal correspondence, business logs, scrapbooks, family registers, sheet music, recipes, postcards, receipts, artwork, and other papers, relating to the family of John and Rachel (Lurvey) Carroll, early residents of Southwest Harbor, Me., and the Carroll Farm Homestead which was used as a farm until 1917, later for family reunions and parties, and eventually donated to Acadia National Park in 1982 to be used as a museum and historic farm. [show more]
2245Finding Aid for William Otis Sawtelle Collection 1692-1941
  • Publication, Booklet
Personal correspondence concerning business and genealogical and historical research; notes and articles concerning some of Sawtelle's early scientific interests; Frank Pullen documents including personal papers, maps, church records, military ephemera, and scrapbooks; scrapbooks, personal notes, transcripts from other publications and newspapers chiefly detailing the genealogical history of Cranberry Isles
  • Jim J. Karle
  • booklet
Description:
Personal correspondence concerning business and genealogical and historical research; notes and articles concerning some of Sawtelle's early scientific interests; Frank Pullen documents including personal papers, maps, church records, military ephemera, and scrapbooks; scrapbooks, personal notes, transcripts from other publications and newspapers chiefly detailing the genealogical history of Cranberry Isles
2246Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection 1596-1982
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Places, Island
Collection documents the settlement and genealogical history of the Town of Cranberry Isles, Me., consisting of five islands located in the Gulf of Maine east of Mount Desert Island: Baker, Bear, Sutton, Great Cranberry, and Little Cranberry (Islesford).
  • Jim J. Karle
  • booklet
Description:
Collection documents the settlement and genealogical history of the Town of Cranberry Isles, Me., consisting of five islands located in the Gulf of Maine east of Mount Desert Island: Baker, Bear, Sutton, Great Cranberry, and Little Cranberry (Islesford).
2247Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Places, Island
Personal and business correspondence, receipts, ledgers of Islesford Wharf Co., annual reports to Maine Public Utilities Commission, and other documents relating to the creation of the Islesford Wharf Co. and the Islesford Historical Committee which would insure public access to Little Cranberry Island and provide a historical museum and repository for local public records, other documents, and historical items.
  • Jim J. Karle
  • booklet
Description:
Personal and business correspondence, receipts, ledgers of Islesford Wharf Co., annual reports to Maine Public Utilities Commission, and other documents relating to the creation of the Islesford Wharf Co. and the Islesford Historical Committee which would insure public access to Little Cranberry Island and provide a historical museum and repository for local public records, other documents, and historical items.
1892Prescott The American Thucydides
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Review of Morison's book about William Hickling Prescott of Boston, noted author and historian.
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • pages 165-172
  • magazine
Description:
Review of Morison's book about William Hickling Prescott of Boston, noted author and historian.
1918Bleachers, Pins, & the Green Line Blues
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • People
A photograph of the Northeast Harbor Library. People in photograph are Mrs. Fay & Ambassador Norman Armour.
  • Aug-75
  • page 238
  • magazine
Description:
A photograph of the Northeast Harbor Library. People in photograph are Mrs. Fay & Ambassador Norman Armour.
2029The Gardens of Mt. Desert Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Garden
Brief article of the significance of landscaped gardens on MDI. Colored photographs of a few private gardens in Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1979.
  • Elizabeth Hulbert
  • Sep-79
  • 4
  • magazine
Description:
Brief article of the significance of landscaped gardens on MDI. Colored photographs of a few private gardens in Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1979.
2030Stillness at Somesville
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Dwellings
Photograph essay of springtime in the village of Somesville. Photographs include one showing the traditional black and white houses on Main Street. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1994.
  • Sue Hodges
  • Jun-94
  • 3
  • magazine
Description:
Photograph essay of springtime in the village of Somesville. Photographs include one showing the traditional black and white houses on Main Street. Published in Down East Magazine, June 1994.
2031Lure of the Maine Coast
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
  • Places, Island
Short biography of Fitz Hugh Lane and an excerpt from William Witherle's diary of a sailing trip with Lane and 4 other men from Castine to Mount Desert Island. Published in Down East Magazine, October 1988.
  • William Witherle
  • Oct-88
  • 5
  • magazine
Description:
Short biography of Fitz Hugh Lane and an excerpt from William Witherle's diary of a sailing trip with Lane and 4 other men from Castine to Mount Desert Island. Published in Down East Magazine, October 1988.
2032Exploring Somes Sound
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Sound
A short photograph tour along Somes Sound, either sailing or hiking. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1999.
  • Sarah Goodyear
  • Aug-99
  • 6
  • magazine
Description:
A short photograph tour along Somes Sound, either sailing or hiking. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1999.
2228Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Garden
Designed by Beatrix Farrand, the Rockefeller Gardens in Seal Harbor combine East and West influences in landscape design and artifacts. Several photographs included. Published in House & Garden, February 1985.
  • Paula Deitz
  • Feb-85
  • pages 116-127
  • magazine
Description:
Designed by Beatrix Farrand, the Rockefeller Gardens in Seal Harbor combine East and West influences in landscape design and artifacts. Several photographs included. Published in House & Garden, February 1985.
1569National Park & Conservation Magazine
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Park
Article "Ski Touring Acadia" by Russell D. Butcher pages 13-15 Published in "National Parks and Conservation Magazine", The Environmental Journal, October 1978
  • Oct-78
  • 30
  • magazine
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Article "Ski Touring Acadia" by Russell D. Butcher pages 13-15 Published in "National Parks and Conservation Magazine", The Environmental Journal, October 1978
1657Daniel Fernald
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
Daniel Fernald is a commercial fisherman, mentor, coach of basketball, gallery owner, and ... oh, yes ...artist. He lives on Little Cranberry Island.
  • Carl Little
  • Jul-01
  • pages 40-44
  • magazine
Description:
Daniel Fernald is a commercial fisherman, mentor, coach of basketball, gallery owner, and ... oh, yes ...artist. He lives on Little Cranberry Island.
1687On Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Structures, Dwelling, Interior
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Hamilton Robinson, a New York private investor, & his wife decided to build a house on MDI, this was created for them by Architect James V. Righter & designer Nancy Pierrepont.
  • Susan Mary Alsop
  • May-01
  • page 188
  • magazine
Description:
Hamilton Robinson, a New York private investor, & his wife decided to build a house on MDI, this was created for them by Architect James V. Righter & designer Nancy Pierrepont.
1688Brooke Astor's Cove End, Summers on Mount Desert in Maine
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Structures, Dwelling, Interior
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
An article about Brooke Astor's summer home. Interior Design by Mark Hampton, & Nancy Pierrepont. Landscape Architecture by Morgan Wheelock. Photography by B. Brink.
  • Susan Mary Alsop
  • Jul-96
  • Cove End
  • page 80
  • magazine
Description:
An article about Brooke Astor's summer home. Interior Design by Mark Hampton, & Nancy Pierrepont. Landscape Architecture by Morgan Wheelock. Photography by B. Brink.
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.
1711Wood is Good but Glass May Surpass
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
Article from Down East Magazine about Robert "Bob Lincoln's small boat building business, RKL Boatworks. He started with the Rangeley Guide Boat and is developing a row boat, now using the less expensive fiberglass.
  • Feb-85
  • page 44
  • magazine
Description:
Article from Down East Magazine about Robert "Bob Lincoln's small boat building business, RKL Boatworks. He started with the Rangeley Guide Boat and is developing a row boat, now using the less expensive fiberglass.
1715Staying Alive!
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter.
  • Gunnar Hansen
  • Feb-85
  • pages 34-37
  • magazine
Description:
Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter.
1792La Grande Poetesse du Maine...
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
Brief biography and review of the works of Hortense Flexner, poetess, of Sutton Island. Mr. Little quotes Marguerite Yourcenar for details of Flexner's life and works, some of which Madam Yourcenar translated. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Seven, 1990
  • Carl Little
  • pages 66-67
  • magazine
Description:
Brief biography and review of the works of Hortense Flexner, poetess, of Sutton Island. Mr. Little quotes Marguerite Yourcenar for details of Flexner's life and works, some of which Madam Yourcenar translated. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Seven, 1990