The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership.
Description: The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership. [show more]
Two biographical brochures from the Willa Cather Archives at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Also, a brief biographical sketch written by Robert Pyle at Northeast Harbor Library on Ms. Cather's residency in Northeast Harbor.
Description: Two biographical brochures from the Willa Cather Archives at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Also, a brief biographical sketch written by Robert Pyle at Northeast Harbor Library on Ms. Cather's residency in Northeast Harbor.
Blueprint, 22x33", of the western shore of Mount Desert Island, showing Bartlett's Island and Western Bay. Also shown is the steamboat line to Pretty Marsh and Ellsworth. Several property lots are identified.
Description: Blueprint, 22x33", of the western shore of Mount Desert Island, showing Bartlett's Island and Western Bay. Also shown is the steamboat line to Pretty Marsh and Ellsworth. Several property lots are identified.
Description: Poster advertising the movie "Way Down East" starring Lillian Gish, held at the Grand Theater. Sponsored by Bar Harbor Banking & Trust Co.
Small, sketched lot map on parchment of properties off Central Street (also Sea Street), Northeast Harbor. Properties include: N. H. Joy, A. M. Manchester, Minnie Nelson, A. Jordan, A. Dyer, L. E. Kimball, Charles M. Manson, Higgens Estate, A. F. Joy, J. A. Peters, Herbert Snow, S. D. Sargeant, shore of Northeast Harbor.
Description: Small, sketched lot map on parchment of properties off Central Street (also Sea Street), Northeast Harbor. Properties include: N. H. Joy, A. M. Manchester, Minnie Nelson, A. Jordan, A. Dyer, L. E. Kimball, Charles M. Manson, Higgens Estate, A. F. Joy, J. A. Peters, Herbert Snow, S. D. Sargeant, shore of Northeast Harbor.
Description: Copies of verses by Bill Ayles, a laborer who worked at odd jobs in & around Northeast Harbor. Poem copies were provided by R. Haynes & E. Smallidge.
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.
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.
Map, 76x21", of town of Mount Desert showing roads and ponds. Note: name of Great Pond and Rum Island is later known as Great Long Pond and Northern Neck.
Description: Map, 76x21", of town of Mount Desert showing roads and ponds. Note: name of Great Pond and Rum Island is later known as Great Long Pond and Northern Neck.
Blueprints donated by Constance (Tanny) Clark regarding her old family house called "Brackenfell". Included are 2 letters, 1 legal agreement pertaining to the property.
Description: Blueprints donated by Constance (Tanny) Clark regarding her old family house called "Brackenfell". Included are 2 letters, 1 legal agreement pertaining to the property.
Blueprint of topographic plan of the Gilbert Kinney property, Shore Rd., Northeast Harbor. Cottage outlined is Magnum Donum. Shows adjoining boundary lines of Kimball, Godfrey, Paumgarten, and Episcopal Church.
Description: Blueprint of topographic plan of the Gilbert Kinney property, Shore Rd., Northeast Harbor. Cottage outlined is Magnum Donum. Shows adjoining boundary lines of Kimball, Godfrey, Paumgarten, and Episcopal Church.
Lot drawings, pencil on graph paper, 21x16", and property list of Corson, Manchester, Wasgatt, and Gardiner. In 2010, the Northeast Harbor Golf Course.
Description: Lot drawings, pencil on graph paper, 21x16", and property list of Corson, Manchester, Wasgatt, and Gardiner. In 2010, the Northeast Harbor Golf Course.