Development of what is now Acadia National Park. Article provides history and descriptions of the area covered under the U.S. Monuments Act of 1906. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Acadia National Park, Sieur de Monts National Monument
Collection:
Special Collection Books
Object ID:
SCB 719 DORR
Location:
Shelf 6A4/6A5
Pages:
64
Condition:
good
Description: Development of what is now Acadia National Park. Article provides history and descriptions of the area covered under the U.S. Monuments Act of 1906. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included.
Description: Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island. At the dedication of his monument in Seal Harbor, speakers included Rev. Samuel Eliot and Rev. William Brown. Photographs included.
Sieur de Monts Publications I. Announcement by the Government of the creation of the Sieur de Monts National Monument by proclamation, on July 8, 1916 (2 copies) II. Addresses at Meeting held at Bar Harbor on August 22, 1916, to commemorate the establishment of the Sieur de Monts National Monument (1 copy) III. The Sieur de Monts National Monument as a Bird Sanctuary (1 copy) IV. The Coastal Setting, Rocks and Woods of the Sieur de Monts National Monument (2 copies) V. An Acadian Plant Sanctuary (2 copies) VI. Wild Life and Nature Conservation in the Eastern States (3 copies) VII. Man and Nature. Our Duty to the Future (3 copies) VIII. The Acadian Forest (3 copies) IX. The Sieur de Monts National Monument as commemorating Acadia and early French influences of Race and Settlement in the United States (1 copy) X. Acadia: the Closing Scene (none) XI. Purchas translation of de Monts' Commission. De Monts: an Appreciation (3 copies) XII. The de Monts Ancestry in France (none) XIII. The District of Maine and the Character of the People of Boston at the end of the 18th century (none) XIV. Two National Monuments: the Desert and the Ocean Front (1 copy) XV. Natural Bird Gardens on Mount Desert Island (2 copies) XVI. The Blueberry and other characteristic plants of the Acadian Region (none) XVII. The Sieur de Monts National Monument and its Historical Associations. Garden = Approaches to the National Monument. The White Mountain National Forest. Crawford Notch in 1797 (2 copies) XVIII. An Old Account of Mt. Washington. A Word upon its Insect Life. A Word on Mt. Katahdin (1 copy) XIX. National Parks and Monuments (1 copy) XX. Early Cod and Haddock Fishery in Acadian Waters (none) XXI. The Birds of Oldfarm: an intimate study of an Acadian Bird Sanctuary (none) XXII. The Sieur de Monts National Monument and The Wild Gardens of Acadia (1 copy) XXIII. The Sieur de Monts National Monument as a Huguenot Memorial (none) Other Publications Relating to Sieur de Monts Sieur de Monts Spring. The Ancient Record of a Vision (2 copies) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. The Bath of Lintoun in China (1 copy) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. Damascus and the Spring-fed Stream to which it Owes its Life (2 copies) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. The Springs of Bath (1 copy) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. The King of the Golden River (1 copy) Sieur de Monts National Monument, 1918, group of letters (1 copy) Compiled 11/14/2012 by H. Stevens
Acadia National Park, Sieur de Monts National Monument
Collection:
Special Collection Books
Object ID:
SCB 719 SIEUR
Location:
Shelf 6A4/6A5
Description: Sieur de Monts Publications I. Announcement by the Government of the creation of the Sieur de Monts National Monument by proclamation, on July 8, 1916 (2 copies) II. Addresses at Meeting held at Bar Harbor on August 22, 1916, to commemorate the establishment of the Sieur de Monts National Monument (1 copy) III. The Sieur de Monts National Monument as a Bird Sanctuary (1 copy) IV. The Coastal Setting, Rocks and Woods of the Sieur de Monts National Monument (2 copies) V. An Acadian Plant Sanctuary (2 copies) VI. Wild Life and Nature Conservation in the Eastern States (3 copies) VII. Man and Nature. Our Duty to the Future (3 copies) VIII. The Acadian Forest (3 copies) IX. The Sieur de Monts National Monument as commemorating Acadia and early French influences of Race and Settlement in the United States (1 copy) X. Acadia: the Closing Scene (none) XI. Purchas translation of de Monts' Commission. De Monts: an Appreciation (3 copies) XII. The de Monts Ancestry in France (none) XIII. The District of Maine and the Character of the People of Boston at the end of the 18th century (none) XIV. Two National Monuments: the Desert and the Ocean Front (1 copy) XV. Natural Bird Gardens on Mount Desert Island (2 copies) XVI. The Blueberry and other characteristic plants of the Acadian Region (none) XVII. The Sieur de Monts National Monument and its Historical Associations. Garden = Approaches to the National Monument. The White Mountain National Forest. Crawford Notch in 1797 (2 copies) XVIII. An Old Account of Mt. Washington. A Word upon its Insect Life. A Word on Mt. Katahdin (1 copy) XIX. National Parks and Monuments (1 copy) XX. Early Cod and Haddock Fishery in Acadian Waters (none) XXI. The Birds of Oldfarm: an intimate study of an Acadian Bird Sanctuary (none) XXII. The Sieur de Monts National Monument and The Wild Gardens of Acadia (1 copy) XXIII. The Sieur de Monts National Monument as a Huguenot Memorial (none) Other Publications Relating to Sieur de Monts Sieur de Monts Spring. The Ancient Record of a Vision (2 copies) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. The Bath of Lintoun in China (1 copy) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. Damascus and the Spring-fed Stream to which it Owes its Life (2 copies) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. The Springs of Bath (1 copy) Sieur de Monts Spring. Papers on Water. The King of the Golden River (1 copy) Sieur de Monts National Monument, 1918, group of letters (1 copy) Compiled 11/14/2012 by H. Stevens [show more]
12" x 13.5" book. Chapter "The Coast of Maine" from the Book "America, her grandeur and her beauty." Inscribed on inside cover "To Aunt Fran and nostalgia with love, Wendy"
Description: 12" x 13.5" book. Chapter "The Coast of Maine" from the Book "America, her grandeur and her beauty." Inscribed on inside cover "To Aunt Fran and nostalgia with love, Wendy"
Pamphlet of the Maine State Information Bureau of the geography, physical, social, and climatic characteristics of Maine with Mount Desert Island included. Many b/w photographs.
Description: Pamphlet of the Maine State Information Bureau of the geography, physical, social, and climatic characteristics of Maine with Mount Desert Island included. Many b/w photographs.
Charles Eliot's report to the Plan Committee of the B. H. Village Improvement Society addressing the future of Lafayette National Park and of the villages on MDI via the park service or the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations. Maps included. (Scanned copy in part from University of Maine)
Description: Charles Eliot's report to the Plan Committee of the B. H. Village Improvement Society addressing the future of Lafayette National Park and of the villages on MDI via the park service or the Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations. Maps included. (Scanned copy in part from University of Maine)
Tour guide prepared by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce describing the villages on the Island and Acadia National Park. There are recommended road trips Many Photographs including those as part of ads.
Description: Tour guide prepared by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce describing the villages on the Island and Acadia National Park. There are recommended road trips Many Photographs including those as part of ads.
"Originally published in 1899 in The Century Magazine and in book form in 1904 by the American Unitarian Association under the title of: John Gilley, Maine farmer and fisherman."
Description: "Originally published in 1899 in The Century Magazine and in book form in 1904 by the American Unitarian Association under the title of: John Gilley, Maine farmer and fisherman."
About Francis Bernard, governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts, his interest in the boundary question between the U.S. and Nova Scotia, and his grant of 100, 00 acres of land. Built a summer home in part of SW Harbor.
Description: About Francis Bernard, governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts, his interest in the boundary question between the U.S. and Nova Scotia, and his grant of 100, 00 acres of land. Built a summer home in part of SW Harbor.
Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
Description: Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
A gray soft covered booklet, describing the vision of the richest man in the United States of America for Mount Desert Island. His foresight, patience, perseverance and action saved MDI.
Description: A gray soft covered booklet, describing the vision of the richest man in the United States of America for Mount Desert Island. His foresight, patience, perseverance and action saved MDI.