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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
1873Adventures on Mount Desert
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Businesses, Tourism
  • Places, Island
Buckboards and down-home cooking were the chief creature comforts for island visitors in the decade before the great hotels and cottages began to crowd the scene. Published in Down East Magazine, July 1995
  • John Cole
  • Jul-95
  • pages 74-75, 88-92
  • photocopy
Description:
Buckboards and down-home cooking were the chief creature comforts for island visitors in the decade before the great hotels and cottages began to crowd the scene. Published in Down East Magazine, July 1995
1810Albena Voyage of 1821
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Places
  • Vessels, Ship
A booklet containing a couple of the maps prepared from the data in the Clement ship's log, voyage of 1821.
  • Stephen C. Clement Jr.
  • 9/2/1997
  • 4
Description:
A booklet containing a couple of the maps prepared from the data in the Clement ship's log, voyage of 1821.
1612Allied Whale
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Nature, Animals, Marine Mammals
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
Article about the development and research of the cetacean program "Allied Whale" with its field station on Mount Desert Rock, run by Ann Rivers and Steve Mullane.
  • Ann Rivers, Steven Mullane
  • 1984
  • 3
  • photocopy
Description:
Article about the development and research of the cetacean program "Allied Whale" with its field station on Mount Desert Rock, run by Ann Rivers and Steve Mullane.
2052American Civil War at Mount Desert
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • Places, Island
Copy of Memorial Day address of Robert R. Pyle, Library Director, at the annual ceremony at the Joseph Musetti Park. The address was a remembrance on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 5/30/2011
  • 4
  • typescript, 2 copies
Description:
Copy of Memorial Day address of Robert R. Pyle, Library Director, at the annual ceremony at the Joseph Musetti Park. The address was a remembrance on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
1999An Abbreviated History of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
  • Henry T. Reath
  • 2000
  • 6
  • typescript
Description:
Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
1734An Attempted Evocation of a Personality
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • People
  • Places, Garden
Memorial article to Beatrix Farrand as one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Includes comments of Reef Point and Dumbarton Oaks.
  • Mildred B. Bliss
  • 1959
  • pages 218-224
  • photocopy
Description:
Memorial article to Beatrix Farrand as one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Includes comments of Reef Point and Dumbarton Oaks.
7193Asticou Terraces
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Places, Garden
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Brochure about Asticou Terraces and Thuya Lodge on Asticou Hill.
  • 4
  • 1 brochure
  • good
Description:
Brochure about Asticou Terraces and Thuya Lodge on Asticou Hill.
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
1902Bar Harbor - Ellsworth Telephone Directory
  • Publication, Directory
  • Places, Town
July 1946 Directory for towns in Hancock County, ME. Scan: Cover only.
  • 1946
  • 72
  • 1 book
Description:
July 1946 Directory for towns in Hancock County, ME. Scan: Cover only.
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)
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.
1489Beals Island
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Places, Island
A paper signed Notes of Mary C. Wheelwright September 1947 that highlights her interactions with locals about Beals Island.
  • Mary C. Wheelwright
  • 2
  • typescript
Description:
A paper signed Notes of Mary C. Wheelwright September 1947 that highlights her interactions with locals about Beals Island.
1729Beatrix Farrand's Last Maine Masterpiece
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Garden
Article with Photographs of the Farrand-designed year-round garden at Garland Farm in Salisbury Cove.
  • Jane Lamb
  • 2004
  • pages 54-59
  • magazine
Description:
Article with Photographs of the Farrand-designed year-round garden at Garland Farm in Salisbury Cove.
7201Beatrix Farrand's plans for 2 gardens
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Garden
1. Plans for "Garden treatment between Mr. Lamont's and Mr. Milliken's houses", 721-723 Park Avenue, New York 2. Paving plan No. 2 for the garden of Gerrish H. Milliken Esq., 723 Park Avenue, New York
  • Beatrix Farrand
  • 1929
  • 2
  • paper
  • fragile, damaged
Description:
1. Plans for "Garden treatment between Mr. Lamont's and Mr. Milliken's houses", 721-723 Park Avenue, New York 2. Paving plan No. 2 for the garden of Gerrish H. Milliken Esq., 723 Park Avenue, New York
1746Beatrix Farrand's Plans on Exhibit at Hist. Soc.
  • Publication, Clipping
  • People
  • Places, Garden
Beatrix Farrand to present landscape plans at Village Improvement Society meeting in Bar Harbor.
  • 1977
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Beatrix Farrand to present landscape plans at Village Improvement Society meeting in Bar Harbor.
1745Beatrix Jones Farrand - Pioneer in Gilt-Edged Gardens
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Places, Garden
Description with photographs and diagrams of Beatrix Farrand's designs of the gardens at Dunbarton Oaks. Published in "Landscape Architecture" in January 1977.
  • Marlene Salon
  • 1977
  • pages 69-77
  • photocopy
Description:
Description with photographs and diagrams of Beatrix Farrand's designs of the gardens at Dunbarton Oaks. Published in "Landscape Architecture" in January 1977.
2222"Between the Hills" and its 100 year old church.
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Town
Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
  • Horace H. Leavitt
  • 1940
  • newspaper
Description:
Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
1540Bibliography of Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Document, List, Bibliography
  • Other, History
  • Other, Literature
  • Places, Island
Comprehensive list of books, journals, and other printed media of Mount Desert Island and environs.
  • Donald W. Norton
  • 1985
  • 2 copies
  • typescript
Description:
Comprehensive list of books, journals, and other printed media of Mount Desert Island and environs.
2223Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
  • newspaper
Description:
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
1938Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
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.
  • Robert Suminsby
  • August 5, 1989
  • 7
  • typescript
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.
1618Brief Record of Origin and Activities of Hancock County Trustees of Public Preserves
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Organizations
  • Places
Newspaper article from Bar Harbor Times and copy of manuscript written by Samuel Eliot about the origin and activities of the Hancock County Trustees leading to the development of Lafayette National Monument (Acadia National Park).
  • Samuel A. Eliot
  • 11/11/1937
  • 10
  • typescript and newspaper clipping
Description:
Newspaper article from Bar Harbor Times and copy of manuscript written by Samuel Eliot about the origin and activities of the Hancock County Trustees leading to the development of Lafayette National Monument (Acadia National Park).
1762Carpaccio Capriccio
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • People
  • Places
Autobiographical account of a trip to Venice, staying at the Gritti Palace Hotel on the Grand Canal (with 3 photographs). Scan: cover, first pages only
  • Susan Sage Dillon
  • 1997
  • 4
  • bound typescript
Description:
Autobiographical account of a trip to Venice, staying at the Gritti Palace Hotel on the Grand Canal (with 3 photographs). Scan: cover, first pages only
1616Carriage Roads and Bridges of Acadia National Park
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Places, Carriage Road
  • Structures, Bridge, Carriage Road
Short article about John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s carriage roads in Acadia National Park.
  • Russel Butcher, Pam Butcher
  • Aug-72
  • 4
  • magazine pages
Description:
Short article about John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s carriage roads in Acadia National Park.
1615Castles and Carriage Roads: Bar Harbor and Newport from the 1880's to the 1990's
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places, Town
Paper from a talk given by Judith Goldstein at the Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor on July 14, l994. Compares the summer colonies of Bar Harbor and Newport.
  • Judith S. Goldstein
  • 1994
  • 26
  • typescript
Description:
Paper from a talk given by Judith Goldstein at the Claremont Hotel in Southwest Harbor on July 14, l994. Compares the summer colonies of Bar Harbor and Newport.