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1887Hands Across the Elbe
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded.
  • Delbert Philpott, Donna Philpott, eds.
  • 1995
  • 10
  • photocopy
Description:
Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded.
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.
1891Mount Desert Messenger - news on the home front
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, World War II
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.
  • Rev. James F. McElroy
  • 1942-1945
  • various
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.
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.
1893Cabot, the mysterious sailor who gave England rights to North American
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, History
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497.
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • 1971
  • pages 12-21
  • magazine
Description:
Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497.
1897It Could Have Been Mount Mansell Island!
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Island
Excerpt of an article by William Otis Sawtelle in a 1925 Sprague's Journal of Maine History. Sir Robert Mansell bought Mt. Desert Island in a lottery.
  • William Otis Sawtelle (1874-1939)
  • 2002
  • pages 7-9
  • newspaper
Description:
Excerpt of an article by William Otis Sawtelle in a 1925 Sprague's Journal of Maine History. Sir Robert Mansell bought Mt. Desert Island in a lottery.
1898Memories of Baxter State Park
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Places, Park
A narrative written by a Park Ranger who worked at the Park for one year. Percival P. Baxter acquired over 200,000 acres & gave it to the people of Maine in 1962.
  • Richard Holmes
  • 12
  • typescript
Description:
A narrative written by a Park Ranger who worked at the Park for one year. Percival P. Baxter acquired over 200,000 acres & gave it to the people of Maine in 1962.
1900The Identities of Mr. Nathaniel Rogers
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School.
  • John Wilmerding
  • Winter 2008
  • pages 50-56
  • photocopy
Description:
Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School.
1902Bar Harbor - Ellsworth Telephone Directory
  • Publication, Directory
  • Places, Town
July 1946 Directory for towns in Hancock County, ME. Scan: Cover only.
  • 1946
  • 72
  • 1 book
Description:
July 1946 Directory for towns in Hancock County, ME. Scan: Cover only.
1903Battle of Norwood's Cove
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
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.
  • Ted Spurling Sr.
  • 2002
  • pages 13-15
  • newspaper
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.
1904Re-enacting
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
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.
  • Joseph Smith
  • 1983
  • pages 56-59
  • newspaper
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.
1906Homage to a Forgotten Giant
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • People
Silas Weir Mitchell Mitchell and his wife Mary Cadwalader, began summer residency in Northeast Harbor. They relocated to Bar Harbor where his support helped in development of Acadia and the MDI Hospital.
  • Rev. Edwin Atlee Garret III
  • 3
  • typescript
Description:
Silas Weir Mitchell Mitchell and his wife Mary Cadwalader, began summer residency in Northeast Harbor. They relocated to Bar Harbor where his support helped in development of Acadia and the MDI Hospital.
1907The Last WASP Enclave
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Island
On MDI, off the coast of Maine, our man observes the Rockefellers at rest and decides to go native. The description of Island & customs are great. Published on GQ, September 1991
  • John Sedgwick
  • Sep-91
  • pages 163-179
  • photocopy
Description:
On MDI, off the coast of Maine, our man observes the Rockefellers at rest and decides to go native. The description of Island & customs are great. Published on GQ, September 1991
1908Souvenirs from Three Island Painters
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • People
  • Places, Island
Scanned photographs, prints and letters of booklet presented to William Otis Sawtelle from H. Warren, C. Kincaid, and S. White, aka Three Island Painters (TIPS) who had a gallery in "Blue Duck", now the Islesford Historical Museum.
  • 1919
  • 31
  • photocopy
Description:
Scanned photographs, prints and letters of booklet presented to William Otis Sawtelle from H. Warren, C. Kincaid, and S. White, aka Three Island Painters (TIPS) who had a gallery in "Blue Duck", now the Islesford Historical Museum.
1917Madame Brooke Astor
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
Carl Little was asked to tutor Brooke Astor in the French language, she wanted to brush up on it because she was considering a trip to Paris. He enjoyed her very much.
  • Carl Little
  • Fall 1997
  • pages 20-23
  • magazine
Description:
Carl Little was asked to tutor Brooke Astor in the French language, she wanted to brush up on it because she was considering a trip to Paris. He enjoyed her very much.
1932Northeast Harbor Jeweler Has Collected Rare Clocks For More Than 40 yrs.
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Object, Clock
  • People
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.
  • Henry Buxton
  • 8/20/1938
  • newspaper
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.
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.
1935Charles Eliot Pierce
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Harvard College Class of 1936, Cambridge 1986, Fiftieth Anniversary Report with Photograph of C. Eliot Pierce. This paper was passed out at the celebration after his funeral. December 15, 1914-June 12, 1999
  • Charles Eliot Pierce
  • 1
  • typescript
Description:
Harvard College Class of 1936, Cambridge 1986, Fiftieth Anniversary Report with Photograph of C. Eliot Pierce. This paper was passed out at the celebration after his funeral. December 15, 1914-June 12, 1999
1938Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
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.
  • Robert Suminsby
  • August 5, 1989
  • 7
  • typescript
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.
1941Conservationists buy 125 acres
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Organizations
  • People
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.
  • Misty Edgecomb
  • August 19-20, 2000
  • 1
  • photocopy
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.
1951Family's vista is priceless
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • People
  • Places
In 1995, Kathryn Suminsby & her husband Robert, life long & year -round residents of Northeast Harbor, placed a conservation easement on their Somes Sound property .
  • Redmond Finney
  • 12/20/2000
  • 2
  • photocopy
Description:
In 1995, Kathryn Suminsby & her husband Robert, life long & year -round residents of Northeast Harbor, placed a conservation easement on their Somes Sound property .
1956Filming the Japanese Gods
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Filmmaking
Shinto: Nature, Gods, and Man in Japan, is a 16mm color film, produced by the Japan Society, the crew included David Westphal from Northeast Harbor (see Photograph).
  • Peter Grilli
  • 1976
  • 4
  • photocopy
Description:
Shinto: Nature, Gods, and Man in Japan, is a 16mm color film, produced by the Japan Society, the crew included David Westphal from Northeast Harbor (see Photograph).
1976Brave Hunters of 1836
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Other, Poetry
Poem about a bear hunt.
  • Eben M. Hamor
  • 1892
  • 4
  • typescript
Description:
Poem about a bear hunt.
1978Keeping Up A Great American Tradition
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
  • Structures, Dwelling, Interior
Biographical sketch of Susan Mary Alsop and detail of interior design of her Georgetown home developed by Mrs. John Pierrepont.
  • Nancy Richardson
  • 1980
  • pages 148-153, 187-188
  • magazine
Description:
Biographical sketch of Susan Mary Alsop and detail of interior design of her Georgetown home developed by Mrs. John Pierrepont.
1984Discover Maine Hancock County
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Places
Discover Maine Magazine, published annually, contains many articles and photographs of villages and towns in Hancock County.
  • 2003
  • 70
  • magazine
Description:
Discover Maine Magazine, published annually, contains many articles and photographs of villages and towns in Hancock County.