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| 6103 | Memorial of Champlain Discoverer of Mt. Desert, 1604-1904 |
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| Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included. |
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Description: Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included. | |||||
| 7084 | Other Indian Events of New England |
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| A collection of interesting incidents in the lives of the early settlers and the Indians of this country with reproduction of old prints and photographs. Volume II. Issued by the State Street Trust Company of Boston in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. |
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Description: A collection of interesting incidents in the lives of the early settlers and the Indians of this country with reproduction of old prints and photographs. Volume II. Issued by the State Street Trust Company of Boston in commemoration of its 50th anniversary. | ||
| 7424 | Maine's Historic Trails and Waterways |
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| Includes the Eastern portion of the Simancas map 1610 and a few drawings. |
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Description: Includes the Eastern portion of the Simancas map 1610 and a few drawings. | ||
| 7047 | Maine: Her place in history |
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| Address delivered at the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, November 4, 1876 and in convention of the Legislature of Maine, February 6, 1877, by Joshua L. Chamberlain; with a communication from the governor and the Report of the Centennial Commission. Published by order of the Legislature of Maine of February 7, 1877. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) |
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Description: Address delivered at the Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, November 4, 1876 and in convention of the Legislature of Maine, February 6, 1877, by Joshua L. Chamberlain; with a communication from the governor and the Report of the Centennial Commission. Published by order of the Legislature of Maine of February 7, 1877. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) | |||
| 6084 | Geology of Mount Desert Island |
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| Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069. |
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Description: Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069. | ||
| 6148 | Right Development of Mount Desert |
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| Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.) |
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Description: Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.) | |||
| 6046 | The Economic Structure of Mount Desert Island |
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| Soft blue binder pertaining to the economic structure of MDI. This was prepared in response to the state's call for comprehensive planning. Reports address current conditions. |
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Description: Soft blue binder pertaining to the economic structure of MDI. This was prepared in response to the state's call for comprehensive planning. Reports address current conditions. | ||
| 6151 | One Man's Museum |
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| The story of the Islesford Historical Museum. |
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| 7296 | A History of Bartlett's Island, Mount Desert, Maine |
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| Dedicated to Christopher Bartlett and his wife, Freelove Razee Bartlett, and to the spirits of their descendants who lived and worked on Bartlett's Island. |
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Description: Dedicated to Christopher Bartlett and his wife, Freelove Razee Bartlett, and to the spirits of their descendants who lived and worked on Bartlett's Island. | ||
| 6154 | Sutton Island Maine: Its Houses, People, Animals, Weather |
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| Developmental history of Sutton Island which includes information on land owners and families, including John Gilley, Mary Cabot Wheelwright, and Rachel Field. |
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Description: Developmental history of Sutton Island which includes information on land owners and families, including John Gilley, Mary Cabot Wheelwright, and Rachel Field. | |||
| 1726 | Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast |
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| Chapters 2 and 3 of Samuel Drake's book which deals with the history, geography, and ecology of Mount Desert Island. Many photographs included. |
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Description: Chapters 2 and 3 of Samuel Drake's book which deals with the history, geography, and ecology of Mount Desert Island. Many photographs included. | |||
| 6051 | Historic resource study for the carriage road system, Acadia National Park, Mount Desert Island, Maine |
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| Copy of intensive study of the ANP carriage road system involving transfer of land ownership, natural resources, trail and road planning & design, costs, labor |
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Description: Copy of intensive study of the ANP carriage road system involving transfer of land ownership, natural resources, trail and road planning & design, costs, labor | ||||
| 6159 | Sequel to Bar Harbor in its heydays |
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| Signed copy. Illustrated with old photographs and postcards from the author's collection. Scan: Cover, first pages only. |
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Description: Signed copy. Illustrated with old photographs and postcards from the author's collection. Scan: Cover, first pages only. | |||
| 6086 | The Jones Cove Shell-Heap |
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| Bulletin 1, The Jones cove Shell-Heap at West Gouldsboro, Maine by W. B. Smith in connection with Lafayette National Park - account of archeological digs at this Flanders Bay site in W. Gouldsboro, ME in 1928. |
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Description: Bulletin 1, The Jones cove Shell-Heap at West Gouldsboro, Maine by W. B. Smith in connection with Lafayette National Park - account of archeological digs at this Flanders Bay site in W. Gouldsboro, ME in 1928. | |||
| 6122 | 12 Walks on Mount Desert Island |
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| Pocket guide to several hiking trails on Mount Desert Island; maps included |
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Description: Pocket guide to several hiking trails on Mount Desert Island; maps included | |||
| 6085 | Acadia Seacoast |
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| 6152 | Tragedies & Triumphs |
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| Lecture regarding founding of Acadia National Park by Charles Eliot, George B. Dorr and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. |
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Description: Lecture regarding founding of Acadia National Park by Charles Eliot, George B. Dorr and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. | |||
| 6127 | The Future of Mount Desert Island |
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| Charles Eliot's report to the Plan Committee of the B. H. Village Improvement Society addressing the future of Lafayette National Park and of the villages on MDI via the park service or the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations. Maps included. (Scanned copy in part from University of Maine) |
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Description: Charles Eliot's report to the Plan Committee of the B. H. Village Improvement Society addressing the future of Lafayette National Park and of the villages on MDI via the park service or the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations. Maps included. (Scanned copy in part from University of Maine) | |||
| 1527 | Remembrances of Mount Desert |
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| Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's. |
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Description: Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's. | |||
| 7096 | History of the District of Maine |
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| Illustrated by a new correct Map of the District. |
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| 6149 | John D. Rockefeller Jr.: Godfather to Acadia National Park |
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| A gray soft covered booklet, describing the vision of the richest man in the United States of America for Mount Desert Island. His foresight, patience, perseverance and action saved MDI. |
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Description: A gray soft covered booklet, describing the vision of the richest man in the United States of America for Mount Desert Island. His foresight, patience, perseverance and action saved MDI. | ||||
| 7051 | Waymouth Tercentenary |
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| An account of the celebration of the landing of George Waymouth on the coast of Maine. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) |
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Description: An account of the celebration of the landing of George Waymouth on the coast of Maine. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) | ||||
| 7297 | The Harbor Club - A History |
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| Preface by R. Anderson Pew |
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| 7052 | Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river |
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| Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river. August 29, 1907. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) |
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Description: Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river. August 29, 1907. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) | ||
| 7390 | Mount Desert Memories - Chronicles of the Mount Desert Party |
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| In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. |
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Description: In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. [show more] |
