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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 1505 | Penobscot Journal |
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| February 14, 1832 |
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| 1507 | Bangor Courier |
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| October 15, 1833 |
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| 1891 | Mount Desert Messenger - news on the home front |
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||
| 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. | |||
| 1694 | Inspired by China: An interview with Joe Tracy |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 1723 | Salvaging Cargo from the Wreck of the Emily F. Northam |
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| Copy of article about the salvage of cargo from the schooner "Emily F. Northam" wrecked on the mudflats off Cranberry Island December 2, 1926. Capts. Hadlock and Jarvis organized a salvage crew of Fernalds, Stanleys, and Spurlings. |
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Description: Copy of article about the salvage of cargo from the schooner "Emily F. Northam" wrecked on the mudflats off Cranberry Island December 2, 1926. Capts. Hadlock and Jarvis organized a salvage crew of Fernalds, Stanleys, and Spurlings. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 1996 | Bar Harbor Horse Show a Great Success |
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| Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions. |
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Description: Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions. | ||||
| 2063 | Celebrate! 250 |
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||
| 1556 | The Maine Fire Story |
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| Article about the 1947 fire that destroyed Bar Harbor. Includes photocopies of 2 awards given to the Employees of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. |
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Description: Article about the 1947 fire that destroyed Bar Harbor. Includes photocopies of 2 awards given to the Employees of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. | |||||
| 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. | ||||
| 1938 | Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989 |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 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 | |||
| 2039 | Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner |
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| 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 |
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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 | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2163 | Fire of 1947 |
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| Newspaper articles on the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire: Bar Harbor Times - Thursday, November 6, 1947 (pp. 1 + 4) Bangor Daily News - Friday, October 24, 1947 (pp. 1 + 2 + 4) |
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Description: Newspaper articles on the 1947 Bar Harbor Fire: Bar Harbor Times - Thursday, November 6, 1947 (pp. 1 + 4) Bangor Daily News - Friday, October 24, 1947 (pp. 1 + 2 + 4) | |||
| 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] | |||
| 2131 | Administration Blocks Ex-Hostages' Bid for Damages From Iran |
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| Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages. |
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Description: Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages. | |||
| 2210 | Mount Desert Island Was A Breathless Discovery |
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| 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. | |||
| 7123 | Ulster County Gazette |
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| Newspaper printed on January 4, 1800, containing, inter alia, articles about the President of the USA, General George Washington's funeral. Published at Kingston (Ulster County), New York. Vol. II, No. 88. |
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Description: Newspaper printed on January 4, 1800, containing, inter alia, articles about the President of the USA, General George Washington's funeral. Published at Kingston (Ulster County), New York. Vol. II, No. 88. | ||
| 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 | |||
| 1888 | A soldier Bridges the Gap on the Elbe |
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| Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River. |
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Description: Copy of news article describing American soldier, Igor Belousovitch, account of meeting the Russian Cavalry at the Elbe River. |
