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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
2039Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • People
World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
  • Clark Hoyt
  • 11/21/2010
  • 57
  • typescript
Description:
World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
2045Healing Power of the Wild Provides a Warming Winter Tale
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Events
Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack.
  • Tom Hennessey
  • 1995
  • 2
  • photocopy
Description:
Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack.
2063Celebrate! 250
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations
  • Other, History
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.
  • 2011
  • 9
  • newspaper, photocopy
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.
2077Arms of the Past
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • Events, Exhibit
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Book made as a guide to the gun exhibit "Arms of the Past" in March 1999 at the Northeast Harbor Library coordinated by Bob Pyle. The book lists and describes the exhibits, gives a short history of firearms, and has Q and A's.
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 1999
Description:
Book made as a guide to the gun exhibit "Arms of the Past" in March 1999 at the Northeast Harbor Library coordinated by Bob Pyle. The book lists and describes the exhibits, gives a short history of firearms, and has Q and A's.
2084Bicentennial Parade instructions
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events, Civic
Detail of the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Town of Mount Desert listing time, assembly area, map of parade route and the parade line-up.
  • Mount Desert Bicentennial Committee
  • 1989
  • 5
  • photocopy
Description:
Detail of the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Town of Mount Desert listing time, assembly area, map of parade route and the parade line-up.
2094Clippings
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • People
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
  • 1884
  • 2
  • photocopy
Description:
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
2123Terrorism: Is Retaliation Enough?
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events
Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page.
  • Moorhead C. Kennedy
  • 2003
  • typescript
  • 3 pages
Description:
Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page.
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.
2170Bar Harbor Record, 1796-1896 Centennial Souvenir Edition
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton)
  • August 1896
  • book
Description:
The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton)
2174Police Seek Identity Of Women Murdered Sunday At Northeast Harbor
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
Newspaper, date 6/23/77 -- lead article -- murder of woman, unidentified, Azalea Garden, Northeast Harbor
  • 6/23/1977
  • newspaper
Description:
Newspaper, date 6/23/77 -- lead article -- murder of woman, unidentified, Azalea Garden, Northeast Harbor
2194Island Breeze
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Places, Golf Course
Weekly newspaper published in summer months for SW Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue contains article about the first tournament at Northeast Harbor Golf Club.
  • 8-4-1897
  • newspaper
Description:
Weekly newspaper published in summer months for SW Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue contains article about the first tournament at Northeast Harbor Golf Club.
2207Bar Harbor Record
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • People
Feature article is death of Rev. Leffingwell. Paper includes international and national articles, e.g. the Boer War; also includes many advertisements of local businesses.
  • 4-16-1892
  • newspaper
Description:
Feature article is death of Rev. Leffingwell. Paper includes international and national articles, e.g. the Boer War; also includes many advertisements of local businesses.
2209Happy 2000!
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
World celebrates arrival of new millennium with pageants and fireworks. Article includes the best photographs of 1999.
  • Ted Anthony
  • 1/1/2000
Description:
World celebrates arrival of new millennium with pageants and fireworks. Article includes the best photographs of 1999.
2210Mount Desert Island Was A Breathless Discovery
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 8/12/1976
  • 4
  • newspaper
2213Acadia National Park Celebrates 75 Years
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Places, Park
This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today.
  • Janet B. Strong
  • 1991
  • newspaper
Description:
This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today.
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.
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
2221Island graduate takes all honors
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Places, Island
Eighth-grader is sole participant in ceremony at Little Cranberry Island's graduation. She has spent her childhood on the island. She will attend Concord Academy next year.
  • Letitia Baldwin
  • June 10-11, 1995
  • newspaper
Description:
Eighth-grader is sole participant in ceremony at Little Cranberry Island's graduation. She has spent her childhood on the island. She will attend Concord Academy next year.
2222"Between the Hills" and its 100 year old church.
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Town
Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
  • Horace H. Leavitt
  • 1940
  • newspaper
Description:
Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
2223Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
  • newspaper
Description:
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
2230Hurricane Wave Sweeps Family into Sea
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Weather Event
  • People
  • Places, Park
Seven people on the rocks near Thunder Hole were swept into the churning sea in the wake of Hurricane Dan off the coast. One child was found 3 hours later by the Coast Guard and pronounced dead at MDI Hospital.
  • 8/27/2009
  • newspaper, photocopy
Description:
Seven people on the rocks near Thunder Hole were swept into the churning sea in the wake of Hurricane Dan off the coast. One child was found 3 hours later by the Coast Guard and pronounced dead at MDI Hospital.
2232Bar Harbor Times articles: Police Department Events: Mount Desert
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Newspaper articles: - Memorial Day Parade, 1977 - Northeast Harbor, Maitland Murphy speech to Echo Lake Association, 1977 - Police Policy Manual, 1975 - Mount Desert Ambulance Service, 1975
  • 7/28/1977
  • newspaper
Description:
Newspaper articles: - Memorial Day Parade, 1977 - Northeast Harbor, Maitland Murphy speech to Echo Lake Association, 1977 - Police Policy Manual, 1975 - Mount Desert Ambulance Service, 1975
2235Island graduation a rite of passage to mainland
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Little Cranberry Isle, Maine, the only graduate of Islesford Elementary School, on Little Cranberry Island is Katrina Pickering this year.
  • Denise Goodman
  • newspaper
Description:
Little Cranberry Isle, Maine, the only graduate of Islesford Elementary School, on Little Cranberry Island is Katrina Pickering this year.
1490The Bar Harbor Fire:
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Events, Fire
Ruth Donnell Coombs, switchboard operator at Seal Harbor recalls the fire of 1947 that burned Bar Harbor.
  • Ruth Donnell Coombs
  • 1993
  • 4
  • typescript
Description:
Ruth Donnell Coombs, switchboard operator at Seal Harbor recalls the fire of 1947 that burned Bar Harbor.
1492The Bar Harbor Fire
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Events, Fire
Christine B Rowell recalls the 1947 Bar Harbor fire and her escape.
  • Christine B. Roswell
  • 13
  • typescript
Description:
Christine B Rowell recalls the 1947 Bar Harbor fire and her escape.