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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
2184Special Millennium Edition, The Bar Harbor Times
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
...Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island...
  • The Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/28/2000
  • newspaper
Description:
...Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island...
2172The American Century
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, History
  • Places
...A history of the last 100 years from the pages of the "Ellsworth American", which is a weekly paper produced in Ellsworth, Maine...
  • 12/30/1999
  • newspaper
  • good
Description:
...A history of the last 100 years from the pages of the "Ellsworth American", which is a weekly paper produced in Ellsworth, Maine...


File Attachment:
GEN 0685.pdf
…-EA, Nov. 16, 1949 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND 1/ISTORICAL SOCIETY Mount Desert Island High School Basketball Team, 1934-35. …off the south shore of Mount Desert Island, saw what he described as a "gray ghost." …MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Steamer Mount Desert leaving Island House dock, Southwest Harbor, early in the century. …She first came to Mount Desert Island in 1942 and it was on the island that she completed "Memoirs of Hadrian" (1951).
5423Local Civil War Soldiers
  • Image, Photograph
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Scanned photographs of area Maine Militia and Civil War soldiers. Photo 1829 a: Colonel William Edwin Hadlock, Little Cranberry Isle Photo 1829 b: Samuel T. Savage, enlisted 8-21-1862 Photo 1829 c: Augustus Chase Savage, Acting Lieutenant, US Navy 1864-1865 Photo 1829 d: Thomas Savage, 1842-1865 (from a tintype) See item 2051/GEN 0565
  • 1842-1860's
Description:
Scanned photographs of area Maine Militia and Civil War soldiers. Photo 1829 a: Colonel William Edwin Hadlock, Little Cranberry Isle Photo 1829 b: Samuel T. Savage, enlisted 8-21-1862 Photo 1829 c: Augustus Chase Savage, Acting Lieutenant, US Navy 1864-1865 Photo 1829 d: Thomas Savage, 1842-1865 (from a tintype) See item 2051/GEN 0565
6103Memorial of Champlain Discoverer of Mt. Desert, 1604-1904
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Site Marker, Monument
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
...Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island...
  • 1906
  • 1 book
Description:
...Grey booklet about the memorial to Samuel de Champlain, discoverer of Mount Desert Island...
7052Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river
  • Publication, Book
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places
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)
  • Maine Historical Society
  • 1907
  • 58
  • 1 book
  • fragile
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)


File Attachment:
SCB 974.1 POP.pdf
…as Popham's fort was This permission was granted, and subse- quently the War Department cal Society a sufficient the yard of Fort donated to the Histori …Captain John Smith until the arrival of reinforcements fi-om England but even then, only a year and eight months after spirit of ; the northern colony deserted …The " Fair English town " too " of fifty houses, with its church and fort mounted and entrenched " has dwindled to fifteen buildings of all kinds, the …It is the recognition of an interesting and significant event in colonial history, and a tribute to the memory of men whose enterprise and bravery are
3734Historical Map of Mount Desert Island
  • Map
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Limited edition map. Edition was 100 copies. This is number 36. Hand colored. Adhered to artist board and lacquered. Includes historical notes and drawings.
  • Joseph P. Sims
  • 1928
  • 1
  • MAP
Description:
Limited edition map. Edition was 100 copies. This is number 36. Hand colored. Adhered to artist board and lacquered. Includes historical notes and drawings.
7366Woman's Literary Club Collection - Box 16
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations, Civic, Club
  • Other, Other Texts
  • People
2 scrapbooks of the Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor: - Green with flowers in a vase, 1930's-1950's - Red with crowns, 1950s-1960s Contain news clippings, photographs.
  • 1930s-1960s
  • Scrapbooks
Description:
2 scrapbooks of the Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor: - Green with flowers in a vase, 1930's-1950's - Red with crowns, 1950s-1960s Contain news clippings, photographs.


File Attachments:
Scrapbook 1 Box 16.pdf
Desert Island! …Manchester has spent her entire life on Mount Desert Island, the past 63 at Northeast Harbor. …Desert Island. Mrs. …Paul Favour, jr. will read her mother's paper, "The Development of Mount Desert Island as a Summer Resort', written by Mrs.

Scrapbook 2 Box 16.pdf
…He loved Mount Desert Island The service was conducted by the club president, Mrs. …Rlchard Savage, club president, for 'the Mount Desert Public Health Nursing Service, the Mount Desert Island Child Guidance Association and the purchase …of Mount Desert by Street, the Story of Mount Desert Island, by Samuel Eliot Morison, John Gilley, by _ Char! …D. 155, "An Act Relating to Bow and Arrow Hunting on Mount Desert Island, Hancock County."
1527Remembrances of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's.
  • Charles S. Hamlin
  • 1934-1935
  • 41
  • typescript (2 copies)
Description:
Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's.
5409Bart Dyer on defense cannon at Schooner Head
  • Image, Photograph
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, World War I
  • People
B/W photograph of Bart Dyer sitting on a coastal defense cannon at Schooner Head. The cannon, and another on Egg Rock, were in place during WWI.
  • Fred Pervear
  • 1938
Description:
B/W photograph of Bart Dyer sitting on a coastal defense cannon at Schooner Head. The cannon, and another on Egg Rock, were in place during WWI.
3577Guide Map to Acadia National Park
  • Map
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
...On the back of the map is text concerning the history of the Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park...
  • 1952
  • 1
  • paper
Description:
...On the back of the map is text concerning the history of the Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park...
7191Asticou Celebratory Menu 1604-1954
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Gala
  • Other, History
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
...Asticou Celebratory Menu, in French and English, in honor of the three hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Island of Mount Desert...
  • 1954
  • 8
  • 1 menu
  • good
Description:
...Asticou Celebratory Menu, in French and English, in honor of the three hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Island of Mount Desert...
7367Woman's Literary Club Collection - Box 17
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations, Civic, Club
  • Other, Other Texts
  • People
2 scrapbooks of the Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor: - Green, 1960's-1970's - Marbled white, 1970s-1980s Contain news clippings, letters, awards, photographs.
  • 1960s-1980s
  • Scrapbooks
Description:
2 scrapbooks of the Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor: - Green, 1960's-1970's - Marbled white, 1970s-1980s Contain news clippings, letters, awards, photographs.


File Attachments:
Scrapbook 1 Box 17.pdf
…New officers of the Mount Desert Island Federation and Hancock County Union of Women's Club (RIGHT PHOTO) are, left to right, Mrs. …Ladies from Mount Desert Island taking part in the Mount Desert Island Federation and Hancock County Union of Women's Clubs at the Union Congregational …Morison's "Story of Mount Desert Island." …Richard Smith, retiring president of the Mount Desert Island Federation, spoke briefly of the 54th annual meeting at Bucksport. Mrs.

Scrapbook 2 Box 17.pdf
…After the business meeting. members responded to a Roll Call on Mount Desert Island artists. Mrs. …Mount Desert) 6.30 p.m. …John Phelps served refreshments in the teacher's room after club members left the rehearsal. as Maritime History of Mount Desert Island as researched …With such a background it was very natural that he chose to speak on Birds of Mount Desert Island.
1584A Study of the Folklore of Mount Desert Island and the Surrounding Islands
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mythology
  • Places, Island
...Desert Island and surrounding islands by Ms. McFarland done as a high school term paper...
  • Maureen McFarland
  • 1981
  • 34
  • typescript
Description:
...Desert Island and surrounding islands by Ms. McFarland done as a high school term paper...
7364Woman's Literary Club Collection - Box 14
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations, Civic, Club
  • Other, Other Texts
  • People
Scrapbook of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs. November 1983 through December 1987.
  • 1983-1987
  • Red ring binder
Description:
Scrapbook of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs. November 1983 through December 1987.


File Attachment:
Scrapbook Box 14.pdf
Desert Island. …Desert Island Hospital, January 26, 1984. …a out-y course. . r Mount Desert Interested ldwn 1? …Desert Island High School who is a resident of the Town of Mount Desert.
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...
7361Woman's Literary Club Collection - Box 11
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations, Civic, Club
  • Other, Other Texts
  • People
Scrapbook in commemoration of the 80th year of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.
  • 1988
  • Brown ring binder
Description:
Scrapbook in commemoration of the 80th year of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.


File Attachment:
Scrapbook Box 11.pdf
Desert Island's first settlers, James Richardson, she was fascinated with the island's history as well as that of the Maine Indian .She spent most of her …Desert Island's first settlers, James Richardson in 1762, she was fascinated and knowledgeable of the island's history as well as that …Third and fourth places were awarded to Dorie Cross and Erica Wells from Mount Desert Island High School. …Third and founb places were awarded to Dorie Cross and Erica Wells from Mount Desert Island High School.
2041Hancock County... a Rockbound Paradise
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
...Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D...
  • Connie Jellison
  • 1990
  • 5
  • photocopy
Description:
...Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D...
7362Woman's Literary Club Collection - Box 12
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations, Civic, Club
  • Other, Other Texts
  • People
Scrapbook of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.
  • 1993-1996
  • Antique pink ring binder
Description:
Scrapbook of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.


File Attachment:
Scrapbook Box 12.pdf
…Lacey was sponsored by the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor, the Mount Desert Literary Club and the Mount Desert Rotary Club. …Desert Island hospital. …Wright named Maine. leadership delegate" MOUNT DESERT Mount Desert Island High School sophomore Annie Wright has been named the Maine representative to …Coombs The Hancock County and Mount Desert Island Union Prospect Harbor Meeting President Mrs. Hugh M. Gilley Mrs. Robert E.
7363Woman's Literary Club Collection - Box 13
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations, Civic, Club
  • Other, Other Texts
  • People
Scrapbook of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.
  • 1993-1996
  • Red ring binder
Description:
Scrapbook of the Woman's Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.


File Attachment:
Scrapbook Box 13.pdf
…The annual awards ceremony was held Tuesday night at the Mount Desert Island High School. …The Museum contains prehistoric artifacts from Frenchman Bay area and Mount Desert Island. …Desert Island Hospice of Hancock County will hold a 6-week volunteer training program on Mount Desert Island. …Wendy Mount Desert Island High School. Walls. Craig Wescott and Scott Willey.
1999An Abbreviated History of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
...Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath...
  • Henry T. Reath
  • 2000
  • 6
  • typescript
Description:
...Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath...
1997A Playground Contested; Bar Harbor Natives versus Rusticators, 1875-1925
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
...Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert...Island...
  • Lynne Nelson Manion
  • 2001
  • 18
  • typescript
Description:
...Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert...Island...
1958Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
...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...Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives...
  • Mark Condon
  • 2001
  • 48
  • magazine
Description:
...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...Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives...
2080History of Town of Mount Desert via 1881 Colby & Stuart Map
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
...History of the town of Mount Desert using colored scans of negatives of the 1881 Colby and Stuart map...Several maps show all the island's towns...
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 2003
  • 21
Description:
...History of the town of Mount Desert using colored scans of negatives of the 1881 Colby and Stuart map...Several maps show all the island's towns...
1971Town of Mount Desert Listing of Historical Events
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
See also Item 2264
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 2010
  • 13
  • typescript
Description:
See also Item 2264
2063Celebrate! 250
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations
  • Other, History
...Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island...
  • 2011
  • 9
  • newspaper, photocopy
Description:
...Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island...