Robert (Bob) Richard Pyle was born on October 22, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA, the son of Louise Kaler Sawtelle and James Wesley Pyle. Brought as an infant to Searsport where he attended grammar school, he began his summer life as a child in his grandparents’ seaside cottage on Islesford, an island link he idealized and maintained throughout his life. He started work at the Northeast Harbor Library in 1971. In 1973 he met and married his wife of 45 years, Miriam Louise Mahon. Bob became Director in 1975 and enjoyed serving 40 years at his beloved Northeast Harbor Library, overseeing seven renovations and ultimately, in 2008, opening the new facility. During his career he was honored by numerous organizations including the Northeast Harbor Library’s Don Coates Award, and the Acadia National Park’s W.O. Sawtelle award. In his time in Northeast Harbor Bob was a pillar in many community organizations, including the Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Departments, and the Police Reserve. He also filled roles on many committees and boards. Bob Pyle died on December 25, 2018.
Description: Robert (Bob) Richard Pyle was born on October 22, 1945 in Phoenixville, PA, the son of Louise Kaler Sawtelle and James Wesley Pyle. Brought as an infant to Searsport where he attended grammar school, he began his summer life as a child in his grandparents’ seaside cottage on Islesford, an island link he idealized and maintained throughout his life. He started work at the Northeast Harbor Library in 1971. In 1973 he met and married his wife of 45 years, Miriam Louise Mahon. Bob became Director in 1975 and enjoyed serving 40 years at his beloved Northeast Harbor Library, overseeing seven renovations and ultimately, in 2008, opening the new facility. During his career he was honored by numerous organizations including the Northeast Harbor Library’s Don Coates Award, and the Acadia National Park’s W.O. Sawtelle award. In his time in Northeast Harbor Bob was a pillar in many community organizations, including the Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Departments, and the Police Reserve. He also filled roles on many committees and boards. Bob Pyle died on December 25, 2018. [show more]
Beatrix Cadwalader Farrand (née Jones; June 19, 1872 – February 28, 1959) was an American landscape gardener and landscape architect. Her career included commissions to design about 110 gardens for private residences, estates and country homes, public parks, botanic gardens, college campuses, and the White House. Farrand was one of the founding eleven members, and the only woman, of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Beatrix Farrand is one of the most accomplished persons, and women, recognized in both the first decades of the landscape architecture profession and the centuries of landscape garden design arts and accomplishment. (Source: Wikipedia)
Description: Beatrix Cadwalader Farrand (née Jones; June 19, 1872 – February 28, 1959) was an American landscape gardener and landscape architect. Her career included commissions to design about 110 gardens for private residences, estates and country homes, public parks, botanic gardens, college campuses, and the White House. Farrand was one of the founding eleven members, and the only woman, of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Beatrix Farrand is one of the most accomplished persons, and women, recognized in both the first decades of the landscape architecture profession and the centuries of landscape garden design arts and accomplishment. (Source: Wikipedia) [show more]
Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia)
Description: Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia) [show more]
Charles Eliot, renown landscape architect, was the son of Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard College and one of the first summer resident of Northeast Harbor. Charles Eliot was also a member of the Champlain Society. He died of spinal meningitis at the young age of 38.
Description: Charles Eliot, renown landscape architect, was the son of Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard College and one of the first summer resident of Northeast Harbor. Charles Eliot was also a member of the Champlain Society. He died of spinal meningitis at the young age of 38.
Hundreds of 3" x 5" photographs of sculptures, drawings and paintings by Agnes Yarnall LePage (1904-1998). Ages Yarnall LePage was a sculptor, painter, poet and artistic historian. Renowned as a sculptor, she commissioned portrayals of contemporary celebrities. Her sculpted works are organized in groups such as: "Clowns" (7377), "Circus" (7378), "Mosaics" (7379), "Bas-relief" (7382). She is also known for her "Paintings" (7380), "Charcoal drawings" (7381) and "Pencil drawings" (7383). This collection of photographs was purchased at an estate auction and donated to the library in 1996.
Description: Hundreds of 3" x 5" photographs of sculptures, drawings and paintings by Agnes Yarnall LePage (1904-1998). Ages Yarnall LePage was a sculptor, painter, poet and artistic historian. Renowned as a sculptor, she commissioned portrayals of contemporary celebrities. Her sculpted works are organized in groups such as: "Clowns" (7377), "Circus" (7378), "Mosaics" (7379), "Bas-relief" (7382). She is also known for her "Paintings" (7380), "Charcoal drawings" (7381) and "Pencil drawings" (7383). This collection of photographs was purchased at an estate auction and donated to the library in 1996. [show more]
C. Douglas Dillon (1909-2003) Ambassador to France, 57th Secretary of Treasury, Under Secretary of State Susan (Suzzie) Slater Dillon (1917-2019) 3rd husband was Dewitt L. Sage (d. 1982) 4th husband was Douglas Dillon Summer Residence: Sea Watch, Northeast Harbor Mrs. Dillon donated the Woolies to the Northeast Harbor Library
Description: C. Douglas Dillon (1909-2003) Ambassador to France, 57th Secretary of Treasury, Under Secretary of State Susan (Suzzie) Slater Dillon (1917-2019) 3rd husband was Dewitt L. Sage (d. 1982) 4th husband was Douglas Dillon Summer Residence: Sea Watch, Northeast Harbor Mrs. Dillon donated the Woolies to the Northeast Harbor Library
Engineer-geologist. Contributed to the founding of the Water Co. the laying of Sargeant Drive and Cooksey Drive. Gave freely of his knowledge and his time to the place he loved so dearly. This is a record of his contribution to the development of Northeast Harbor.
Description: Engineer-geologist. Contributed to the founding of the Water Co. the laying of Sargeant Drive and Cooksey Drive. Gave freely of his knowledge and his time to the place he loved so dearly. This is a record of his contribution to the development of Northeast Harbor.
Bartlett Island is a small island located off the western coast of Mount Desert Island in the Town of Mount Desert. It is privately owned by the Rockefeller family.
Description: Bartlett Island is a small island located off the western coast of Mount Desert Island in the Town of Mount Desert. It is privately owned by the Rockefeller family.
One of the five Cranberry Islands located in the Town of Cranberry Isles on the southeastern side of Mount Desert Island. It is a year-round community.
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: One of the five Cranberry Islands located in the Town of Cranberry Isles on the southeastern side of Mount Desert Island. It is a year-round community.
The largest of the five Cranberry Islands located in the Town of Cranberry Isles on the southeastern side of Mount Desert Island. It is a year-round community.
Description: The largest of the five Cranberry Islands located in the Town of Cranberry Isles on the southeastern side of Mount Desert Island. It is a year-round community.
Somesville is the earliest village of the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in southeastern Maine. It is located on the north end of Somes Sound. The village was established by Abraham Somes who was the first settler on the island. It attracted many people because of its mills and quarries. The entire village is part of the Somesville Historic District. (Text source: Wikipedia)
Description: Somesville is the earliest village of the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in southeastern Maine. It is located on the north end of Somes Sound. The village was established by Abraham Somes who was the first settler on the island. It attracted many people because of its mills and quarries. The entire village is part of the Somesville Historic District. (Text source: Wikipedia)