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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 2224 | Southwest Harbor Revisited: Times Writer Reports on 1922 Fire |
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| Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965). |
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Description: Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965). | ||||
| 2241 | Entire Island Menaced by Fire |
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| Special edition of the 20th anniversary of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire with numerous articles and photographs. 2 copies. |
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Description: Special edition of the 20th anniversary of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire with numerous articles and photographs. 2 copies. | |||
| 2265 | Collected Program Notes of Mount Desert Festival of Chamber Music |
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| Printed by the Bar Harbor Times in July 1980. See item 1698 (GEN 0210). |
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Description: Printed by the Bar Harbor Times in July 1980. See item 1698 (GEN 0210). | |||
| 2188 | Iranian Hostage Crisis 1980-1981 |
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| Series of articles about the Iranian hostages, including Moorhead Kennedy, and events surrounding their release in January 1981. Louisa Kennedy became spokeswoman for hostage families in attempts to gain release. |
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Description: Series of articles about the Iranian hostages, including Moorhead Kennedy, and events surrounding their release in January 1981. Louisa Kennedy became spokeswoman for hostage families in attempts to gain release. | |||||
| 1904 | Re-enacting |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 2239 | The Fire of '47; Remembering - 40 years later |
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| Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times about the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire, with numerous articles and photographs. Editor: Diana Abrell Coordinator and writer: LaRue Spiker Research by Kristi Hempel |
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Description: Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times about the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire, with numerous articles and photographs. Editor: Diana Abrell Coordinator and writer: LaRue Spiker Research by Kristi Hempel | ||
| 1886 | Yanks Meet Reds |
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| Recollections of U.S. and Soviet Vets from the Linkup in World War II at the Mulde and Elbe Rivers on April 25, 1945. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch of Islesford who witnessed the meeting. Letter from Mr. Belousovitch to Bob Pyle with copies of accounts of the American Russian meeting at the Elbe River on April 25, l945. |
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Description: Recollections of U.S. and Soviet Vets from the Linkup in World War II at the Mulde and Elbe Rivers on April 25, 1945. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch of Islesford who witnessed the meeting. Letter from Mr. Belousovitch to Bob Pyle with copies of accounts of the American Russian meeting at the Elbe River on April 25, l945. | |||
| 2004 | Who Killed Captain Rumill? |
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| Edna Hysom of Pretty Marsh recalls the story of the disappearance of Capt. Edwin Rumill of Pretty Marsh from the schooner Rumill from the schooner "Harry A. Berwind" off the North Carolina coast in 1905. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1989. |
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Description: Edna Hysom of Pretty Marsh recalls the story of the disappearance of Capt. Edwin Rumill of Pretty Marsh from the schooner Rumill from the schooner "Harry A. Berwind" off the North Carolina coast in 1905. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1989. | |||
| 2084 | Bicentennial Parade instructions |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 2010 | Night Sledding |
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| Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies. |
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Description: Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies. | |||
| 2213 | Acadia National Park Celebrates 75 Years |
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| This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today. |
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Description: This newspaper covers the creation of Acadia National Park, from Woodrow Wilson's federal proclamation creating Sieur de Monts National Monument until today. | ||||
| 1885 | The Landing |
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| Story of the German submarine and release of two crewmen spies at Hancock Point on November 29, 1944 as told by one of the boat's engineers. |
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Description: Story of the German submarine and release of two crewmen spies at Hancock Point on November 29, 1944 as told by one of the boat's engineers. | |||
| 1490 | The Bar Harbor Fire: |
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| Ruth Donnell Coombs, switchboard operator at Seal Harbor recalls the fire of 1947 that burned Bar Harbor. |
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Description: Ruth Donnell Coombs, switchboard operator at Seal Harbor recalls the fire of 1947 that burned Bar Harbor. | |||
| 1887 | Hands Across the Elbe |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 2045 | Healing Power of the Wild Provides a Warming Winter Tale |
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| Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack. |
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Description: Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack. | |||
| 1848 | Freedom |
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| Account of the awarding of the Medal of Freedom to C. Douglas Dillon in 1989. Scan: cover, first pages only |
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Description: Account of the awarding of the Medal of Freedom to C. Douglas Dillon in 1989. Scan: cover, first pages only | |||
| 1663 | 1947 Fire |
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| 1: Bar Harbor Burning. Reprint of a letter from U. Maine, Orono, student to his father in NJ about the l947 Bar Harbor fire which he and fraternity brothers helped fight. 2: The Big Fire by Parson Williams and Mrs. Williams 3: Bar Harbor 40 Years Later |
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Description: 1: Bar Harbor Burning. Reprint of a letter from U. Maine, Orono, student to his father in NJ about the l947 Bar Harbor fire which he and fraternity brothers helped fight. 2: The Big Fire by Parson Williams and Mrs. Williams 3: Bar Harbor 40 Years Later | ||||
| 1890 | Two Emperors |
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| Contains accounts of a trip to Japan, where Susan Dillon & her husband had a audience with Emperor Hirohito. Scan: cover, first pages only |
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Description: Contains accounts of a trip to Japan, where Susan Dillon & her husband had a audience with Emperor Hirohito. Scan: cover, first pages only | |||
| 2077 | Arms of the Past |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||||
| 1958 | Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden |
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| "It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives. |
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Description: "It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives. [show more] | |||
| 1759 | Diary of events of September 11, 2001 in New York |
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| Mrs. Dillon's personal account on hearing of the terrorist attack and subsequent collapse of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. |
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Description: Mrs. Dillon's personal account on hearing of the terrorist attack and subsequent collapse of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. | ||||
| 1903 | Battle of Norwood's Cove |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 2123 | Terrorism: Is Retaliation Enough? |
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| Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page. |
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Description: Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page. | |||
| 1679 | The Maine Perspective: Architectural Drawings |
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| Brochure of the exhibition of drawings of Maine architects at the Portland Art Museum entitled "The Maine Perspective; Architectural drawings architects at the Portland Art Museum by O'Gorman and Shuttleworth. This exhibit included a Fred Savage drawing from the library. |
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Description: Brochure of the exhibition of drawings of Maine architects at the Portland Art Museum entitled "The Maine Perspective; Architectural drawings architects at the Portland Art Museum by O'Gorman and Shuttleworth. This exhibit included a Fred Savage drawing from the library. | ||||
| 1799 | A Birthday for Two Leos |
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| 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 |
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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 |
