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1563Rockefeller Home To Be Razed
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
June 10, 1962 Demolition of the Rockefeller's cottage, The Eyrie in Seal Harbor, Maine.
  • 1962
  • 1 article
  • newspaper
Description:
June 10, 1962 Demolition of the Rockefeller's cottage, The Eyrie in Seal Harbor, Maine.
1958Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
"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.
  • Mark Condon
  • 2001
  • 48
  • magazine
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]
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)
1557150th Anniversary of the Founding of Seal Harbor in 1809
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Places, Town
August 20, 1959 Commemorative Issue.
  • 1959
  • 16
  • photograph copy
Description:
August 20, 1959 Commemorative Issue.
2224Southwest Harbor Revisited: Times Writer Reports on 1922 Fire
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Town
Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965).
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • newspaper
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965).
2164Resort Town War-Minded
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • People
  • Places, Town
Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover.
  • 1943
  • newspaper
  • fair
Description:
Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover.
2173Bar Harbor Times
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Places, Town
A weekly newspaper covering the events of the communities on MDI, the schools, births, deaths, marriages and other important news or items of interest that occur.
  • 10/4/1951
  • newspaper
Description:
A weekly newspaper covering the events of the communities on MDI, the schools, births, deaths, marriages and other important news or items of interest that occur.
2171Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Civic
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
  • Cheryl Olson & Joan H. Smith (editors)
  • 6/28/1984
Description:
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
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.
2210Mount Desert Island Was A Breathless Discovery
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 8/12/1976
  • 4
  • newspaper
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.
2004Who Killed Captain Rumill?
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Events
  • People
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.
  • Nan Lincoln
  • 1989
  • pages 62-88
  • magazine
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.
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
1694Inspired by China: An interview with Joe Tracy
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Events, Exhibit
  • People
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.
  • John Lavine
  • Feb-07
  • pages 60-65
  • magazine
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.
2168Welcome to the Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • People
  • Places, Island
Supplement to the Islander and Ellsworth American, this insert is about the people, places, and events on the Great and Little Cranberry Islands.
  • 7/3/2003
  • newspaper
Description:
Supplement to the Islander and Ellsworth American, this insert is about the people, places, and events on the Great and Little Cranberry Islands.
1799A Birthday for Two Leos
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • People
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
  • Susan Sage Dillon
  • 2005
  • 6
  • bound typescript
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
1890Two Emperors
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • People
Contains accounts of a trip to Japan, where Susan Dillon & her husband had a audience with Emperor Hirohito. Scan: cover, first pages only
  • Susan Sage Dillon
  • 1997
  • 20
  • bound typescript
Description:
Contains accounts of a trip to Japan, where Susan Dillon & her husband had a audience with Emperor Hirohito. Scan: cover, first pages only
1716Collection of poetry by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Events
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
  • Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • from 1904 on
  • 17
Description:
a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
7123Ulster County Gazette
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Other, Periodicals
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.
  • Samuel Freer and Son
  • 1800
  • 4
  • newspaper
  • fragile
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.
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.
2165The Big Freeze
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Weather Event
Special section of the Ellsworth American with articles about the devastating ice storm in 1998 and its effect on Hancock and Washington counties.
  • Jeff Tuttle
  • 1/15/1998
  • newspaper
Description:
Special section of the Ellsworth American with articles about the devastating ice storm in 1998 and its effect on Hancock and Washington counties.
1723Salvaging Cargo from the Wreck of the Emily F. Northam
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events, Shipwreck
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
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.
  • Farnham W. Smith
  • Mar-74
  • pages 58-65
  • photocopy
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.
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.
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.
2189Parish of St. Mary's and St. Jude's is Observing its 75th Anniversary
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Organizations, Religious
Full page article published in the Bar Harbor Times, entitled " Sunday in the Parish", featuring clergy and parishioners to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the parish. Several b/w photographs.
  • 5/23/1957
  • 2
  • newspaper
Description:
Full page article published in the Bar Harbor Times, entitled " Sunday in the Parish", featuring clergy and parishioners to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the parish. Several b/w photographs.