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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 1468 | Rose Lamb's Sketch Book |
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| Rose Lamb, the aunt of Aimee and Rosamund Lamb of Sutton Island used to come to the Asticou Inn. The sketch book includes pencil sketches of people and places on Mount Desert Island. |
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Description: Rose Lamb, the aunt of Aimee and Rosamund Lamb of Sutton Island used to come to the Asticou Inn. The sketch book includes pencil sketches of people and places on Mount Desert Island. | ||
| 7182 | Benjamin Graves Record Books |
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| Box 1 Record book A, 1897-1909 Record book B, Oct. 1902-Oct. 1903 Record book C, 1927-1929 Record book D, 1925-1927 Record book E, 1931-1935 Record book F, 1929-1931 Record book G, 1932 Record book H, 1951 Includes database of clients and works (see uploaded pdf file): Information from Benjamin Graves'work done in the village and on Mount Desert Island from around 1897 through 1951. Much of this time was before reinforced concrete was widely adopted, so while the ledger detail includes other materials, "stone" is a common denominator. Labor rates and other local masons names are shown, as well as early rusticators. Bishop Doane, the Episcopal Church, Pres. Eliot and others' work is laid out. |
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Description: Box 1 Record book A, 1897-1909 Record book B, Oct. 1902-Oct. 1903 Record book C, 1927-1929 Record book D, 1925-1927 Record book E, 1931-1935 Record book F, 1929-1931 Record book G, 1932 Record book H, 1951 Includes database of clients and works (see uploaded pdf file): Information from Benjamin Graves'work done in the village and on Mount Desert Island from around 1897 through 1951. Much of this time was before reinforced concrete was widely adopted, so while the ledger detail includes other materials, "stone" is a common denominator. Labor rates and other local masons names are shown, as well as early rusticators. Bishop Doane, the Episcopal Church, Pres. Eliot and others' work is laid out. [show more] | ||||
| 7401 | Fraternal Orders Collection |
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| Mount Desert Lodge No. 140 (Item 7403) Ocean Lodge No. 140 (Item 7404) Oder of the Eastern Star No. 118 (Item 7405) Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185 (Item 7406) Northeast Harbor Lodge No. 208 (Item 7407) |
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Description: Mount Desert Lodge No. 140 (Item 7403) Ocean Lodge No. 140 (Item 7404) Oder of the Eastern Star No. 118 (Item 7405) Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185 (Item 7406) Northeast Harbor Lodge No. 208 (Item 7407) | ||||||
| 1973 | Mount Desert and Acadia National Park |
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| Public Relations brochure of Chamber of Commerce of town of Mt. Desert. |
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Description: Public Relations brochure of Chamber of Commerce of town of Mt. Desert. | ||||
| 2023 | The Bar Harbor Auto War |
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| Article about the conflict when the automobile was introduced to Mount Desert Island. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1975. |
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Description: Article about the conflict when the automobile was introduced to Mount Desert Island. Published in Down East Magazine, August 1975. | |||
| 2029 | The Gardens of Mt. Desert Island |
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| Brief article of the significance of landscaped gardens on MDI. Colored photographs of a few private gardens in Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1979. |
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Description: Brief article of the significance of landscaped gardens on MDI. Colored photographs of a few private gardens in Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor. Published in Down East Magazine, September 1979. | |||
| 2044 | Shipbuilding on Mount Desert Island |
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| Copy of Stanley's "History of Shipbuilding on MDI "with a list of vessels built between 1782 and 1902. Several photographs of the boats were added by R. Pyle at the Northeast Harbor library. |
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Description: Copy of Stanley's "History of Shipbuilding on MDI "with a list of vessels built between 1782 and 1902. Several photographs of the boats were added by R. Pyle at the Northeast Harbor library. | |||
| 2055 | Richard Rothe and Mount Desert Island Maine |
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| Catalog from Clark Point Gallery in SW Harbor for summer exhibit of photographs by Richard Herman Rothe, landscape designer. In 1906 he became superintendent of Mount Desert Nurseries on Nursery Lane, Northeast Harbor. |
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Description: Catalog from Clark Point Gallery in SW Harbor for summer exhibit of photographs by Richard Herman Rothe, landscape designer. In 1906 he became superintendent of Mount Desert Nurseries on Nursery Lane, Northeast Harbor. | |||||
| 2088 | Fact Manual for Industry |
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| Report on advantages on Mount Desert Island for economic and industrial development. Scan: Cover, first pages only. |
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Description: Report on advantages on Mount Desert Island for economic and industrial development. Scan: Cover, first pages only. | |||
| 2155 | Acadia: The Transformation of Mount Desert Island from an Exclusive Resort to a National Park |
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| Senior college essay of Eleanor Kinney about the development of Acadia National Park and conflicts between the summer residents and year-round working residents. |
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Description: Senior college essay of Eleanor Kinney about the development of Acadia National Park and conflicts between the summer residents and year-round working residents. | |||
| 2169 | Development, Shaping the future of our communities |
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| A compilation of articles on the development of the Mt. Desert Island area which appeared in Bar Harbor Times between July 23 and August 27, 1987.(2 copies) |
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Description: A compilation of articles on the development of the Mt. Desert Island area which appeared in Bar Harbor Times between July 23 and August 27, 1987.(2 copies) | ||||
| 2202 | Island Herald |
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| Local newspaper published every Friday in summer months. Features individual and community events in Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue includes the history of Jordan Pond House. |
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Description: Local newspaper published every Friday in summer months. Features individual and community events in Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue includes the history of Jordan Pond House. | |||||
| 2233 | Youth Press |
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| Youth newspaper representing the youth groups in Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Bar Harbor. Joanna Robinson, of Northeast Harbor, is a leading contributor. |
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Description: Youth newspaper representing the youth groups in Southwest Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Bar Harbor. Joanna Robinson, of Northeast Harbor, is a leading contributor. | |||||
| 1726 | Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast |
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| Chapters 2 and 3 of Samuel Drake's book which deals with the history, geography, and ecology of Mount Desert Island. Many photographs included. |
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Description: Chapters 2 and 3 of Samuel Drake's book which deals with the history, geography, and ecology of Mount Desert Island. Many photographs included. | |||
| 7234 | Mount Desert Island |
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| Photocopy of a guidebook to Mount Desert Island containing a few historical notes and images of landscapes and buildings. |
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Description: Photocopy of a guidebook to Mount Desert Island containing a few historical notes and images of landscapes and buildings. | |||||
| 2242 | Maine Fire Disaster |
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| Pictorial review of the 1947 fire. |
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| 7390 | Mount Desert Memories - Chronicles of the Mount Desert Party |
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| In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. |
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Description: In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. [show more] | |||
| 2173 | Bar Harbor Times |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||||
| 2276 | Geology of Mount Desert Island |
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| Collection of information about the geology of MDI compiled by Vernon Gray in 1976. |
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Description: Collection of information about the geology of MDI compiled by Vernon Gray in 1976. | ||||
| 2576 | Property of J. Stanley Reeve at Deep Cove |
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| Blueprint, 49x36", of property lot of J. Stanley Reeve at Deep Cove on Western Bay. |
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Description: Blueprint, 49x36", of property lot of J. Stanley Reeve at Deep Cove on Western Bay. | ||
| 2577 | Knowles residence |
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| Unidentified blueprints of exterior elevations and three level floor plans of a house. Mailed by Asa Knowles in 1940 to Mrs. Jerome Knowles in Northeast Harbor. |
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Description: Unidentified blueprints of exterior elevations and three level floor plans of a house. Mailed by Asa Knowles in 1940 to Mrs. Jerome Knowles in Northeast Harbor. | ||||
| 2415 | Mount Desert Quadrangle |
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| Topographical map showing MDI areas of Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Surry, Eden, Trenton, and Lamoine. |
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Description: Topographical map showing MDI areas of Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Surry, Eden, Trenton, and Lamoine. | |||
| 2416 | Highway Map of Hancock County |
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| Public roads map, 18x24", of Mount Desert Island area of Hancock County. |
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Description: Public roads map, 18x24", of Mount Desert Island area of Hancock County. | |||
| 2417 | Highway Map of Hancock County |
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| Public roads map, 35.5x47", of Mount Desert Island. Larger version of Map 215. |
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Description: Public roads map, 35.5x47", of Mount Desert Island. Larger version of Map 215. | |||
| 2418 | Road and Path Map of Mount Desert Island |
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| Topographical map, 28x24", showing the roads and hiking paths and trails on Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Isles. |
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Description: Topographical map, 28x24", showing the roads and hiking paths and trails on Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Isles. |
