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| Item | Title | Type | Subject | Description | Creator | Date | Property Name | Street | Pages | Medium | Condition | |
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| 1891 | Mount Desert Messenger - news on the home front |
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| Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark. |
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Description: Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark. | ||||
| 1938 | Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989 |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 1958 | Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden |
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| "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. |
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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] | |||
| 1971 | Town of Mount Desert Listing of Historical Events |
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| 1989 | Three Hundredth Anniversary of Discovery and Naming of Mount Desert Island |
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| Booklet of the 300th Anniversary Service of the discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island by Samuel De Champlain held at the Union Church of Northeast Harbor. |
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Description: Booklet of the 300th Anniversary Service of the discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island by Samuel De Champlain held at the Union Church of Northeast Harbor. | |||||
| 2052 | American Civil War at Mount Desert |
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| 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. |
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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. | |||
| 2057 | Dancing at the Mill: Celebrating Two Centuries on Mt. Desert Island |
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| Ad & ticket for the screening of the historic documentary of MDI, beginning with Abraham Somes in 1700's. The film is written by Gunnar Hansen, produced by Dobbs Productions with Photographs and documents of Rick, Ken, and Tom Savage. |
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Description: Ad & ticket for the screening of the historic documentary of MDI, beginning with Abraham Somes in 1700's. The film is written by Gunnar Hansen, produced by Dobbs Productions with Photographs and documents of Rick, Ken, and Tom Savage. | |||||
| 2063 | Celebrate! 250 |
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| Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island. File contains brochures and articles of the planned events. |
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Description: Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island. File contains brochures and articles of the planned events. | ||||
| 2170 | Bar Harbor Record, 1796-1896 Centennial Souvenir Edition |
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| 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) |
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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) | |||||
| 2171 | Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial |
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| 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 |
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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 | |||||
| 2184 | Special Millennium Edition, The Bar Harbor Times |
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| In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island. |
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Description: In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island. | ||||
| 2210 | Mount Desert Island Was A Breathless Discovery |
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| 2214 | A Time Line of History in the Twentieth Century |
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| "Maine Diary" is Part Five of a Commemorative Series Celebrating 100 Years of Maine Life, 1900-1909. |
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Description: "Maine Diary" is Part Five of a Commemorative Series Celebrating 100 Years of Maine Life, 1900-1909. | |||||
| 2217 | 100 years in Maine (Part Four) |
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| "Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution |
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Description: "Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution | ||||
| 2222 | "Between the Hills" and its 100 year old church. |
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||
| 2223 | Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary |
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| Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961. |
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Description: Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961. | ||||
| 6430 | Cape Cod, Its People and their History |
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| History of first settlers; How the early settlers lived; Civil and Military history to 1775; The Revolution. |
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Description: History of first settlers; How the early settlers lived; Civil and Military history to 1775; The Revolution. | ||||
| 6439 | The Celebration of the Two Hundred & Fiftieth Anniversary of Ipswich |
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| Town History of Ipswich. |
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Description: Town History of Ipswich. | ||||||
| 6440 | King Philip's War |
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| List of Illus. Index of Names. Concise History of the Indian Wars of New England from 1620 to 1677. |
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Description: List of Illus. Index of Names. Concise History of the Indian Wars of New England from 1620 to 1677. | |||||
| 6452 | The American Loyalists |
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| Biographical Sketches of Adherents to the British Crown in War of the American Revolution. |
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Description: Biographical Sketches of Adherents to the British Crown in War of the American Revolution. | |||||
| 7050 | George Folsom, John A. Poor and a Century of Historical Research with reference to Early Colonial Maine |
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| By Henry S. Burrage, D.D., L.L.D. State Historian of Maine. |
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Description: By Henry S. Burrage, D.D., L.L.D. State Historian of Maine. | ||
| 7051 | Waymouth Tercentenary |
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| An account of the celebration of the landing of George Waymouth on the coast of Maine. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) |
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Description: An account of the celebration of the landing of George Waymouth on the coast of Maine. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) | ||||
| 7052 | Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river |
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| Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river. August 29, 1907. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) |
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Description: Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river. August 29, 1907. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org) | ||
| 7053 | New England Old and New 1620-1920 |
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| A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX). |
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Description: A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX). | ||
| 7063 | History of Vinalhaven |
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| A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary. |
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Description: A brief historical sketch of the Town of Vinalhaven from its earliest known settlement. Prepared by order of the town on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary. |
