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 (from item 6888).
Description: 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 (from item 6888). [show more]
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]
Costume Party at Madeline Brown's home. Back row: Nellie Butler, Lillis Joy, Mary Small, Mary Holmes, Gladys Clark, Margaret Kimbell, Julia Manchester. Middle row; Grace Fogg, Francis Smith, Katherine Savage, Lina Wilson, Belle Knowles, Edith Gilley, Stella Hill, Cora Kimball, Lenora Falt, Bray Holmes, ? Turner Front row : Winifred Graves, Marion Kimball, Charlotte Manchester, Madelene Brown, Dorothy Maddocks, Beatrice Kelley
Description: Costume Party at Madeline Brown's home. Back row: Nellie Butler, Lillis Joy, Mary Small, Mary Holmes, Gladys Clark, Margaret Kimbell, Julia Manchester. Middle row; Grace Fogg, Francis Smith, Katherine Savage, Lina Wilson, Belle Knowles, Edith Gilley, Stella Hill, Cora Kimball, Lenora Falt, Bray Holmes, ? Turner Front row : Winifred Graves, Marion Kimball, Charlotte Manchester, Madelene Brown, Dorothy Maddocks, Beatrice Kelley
Women's Club: G. Phelps, S. McGarr, H. Peckham, H. Eaton, M. Peckham, Coombs, J. Coulombe, M. Garrett, M. Kimball, L. Libby, L. Smith, K. Savage, W. Eaton, E. Savage, L. Lyman
Description: Women's Club: G. Phelps, S. McGarr, H. Peckham, H. Eaton, M. Peckham, Coombs, J. Coulombe, M. Garrett, M. Kimball, L. Libby, L. Smith, K. Savage, W. Eaton, E. Savage, L. Lyman
B/W photograph taken at Christmas season of members of the Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Mrs. Gilley, Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Mrs. Geo. Turner, Mrs. Carl Kelley, Mrs. Jerome Knowles Sr.
Description: B/W photograph taken at Christmas season of members of the Northeast Harbor Women's Club. Mrs. Gilley, Mrs. L. A. Wilson, Mrs. Geo. Turner, Mrs. Carl Kelley, Mrs. Jerome Knowles Sr.
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]
Hard, yellow covered program covering the 1934 Annual Meeting of the Garden Club of America, listing members of the Bar Harbor and Northeast & Seal Harbor clubs. Meeting held at the Malvern Hotel in Bar Harbor. July 11, 12, 13, 1934 - Garden Club of Mt. Desert.
Description: Hard, yellow covered program covering the 1934 Annual Meeting of the Garden Club of America, listing members of the Bar Harbor and Northeast & Seal Harbor clubs. Meeting held at the Malvern Hotel in Bar Harbor. July 11, 12, 13, 1934 - Garden Club of Mt. Desert.
Lot map of property off Millbrook Rd., showing adjoining properties of Turner, Manchester & Smallidge on what becomes the Northeast Harbor Tennis Club.
Description: Lot map of property off Millbrook Rd., showing adjoining properties of Turner, Manchester & Smallidge on what becomes the Northeast Harbor Tennis Club.
Community Improvement Plan Album of the Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.
Description: Community Improvement Plan Album of the Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor. Contains manuscripts, typescripts, news clippings, photographs, programs.
Copy of a letter from William E. Hadlock, manager of Acadia Pier in Seal Harbor and resident of Islesford, to Milton Lord, summer resident of Islesford.
Description: Copy of a letter from William E. Hadlock, manager of Acadia Pier in Seal Harbor and resident of Islesford, to Milton Lord, summer resident of Islesford.
Description and membership list of The "unique" Cranberry Club located on Great Cranberry Island. It was said to be the ladies' version of the Pot & Kettle Club in Bar Harbor.
Description: Description and membership list of The "unique" Cranberry Club located on Great Cranberry Island. It was said to be the ladies' version of the Pot & Kettle Club in Bar Harbor.
A hard bound booklet containing information about Bar Harbor Swimming Club, list of members, many copies of advertisements and photographs pertaining to summer colony.
Description: A hard bound booklet containing information about Bar Harbor Swimming Club, list of members, many copies of advertisements and photographs pertaining to summer colony.