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| 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. | ||
| 6084 | Geology of Mount Desert Island |
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| Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069. |
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Description: Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069. | ||
| 6112 | Everyday Art |
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| Photographs of natural settings in Acadia National Park with lyrics by Bill Hanson. |
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Description: Photographs of natural settings in Acadia National Park with lyrics by Bill Hanson. | ||||
| 6148 | Right Development of Mount Desert |
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| 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.) |
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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.) | |||
| 6154 | Sutton Island Maine: Its Houses, People, Animals, Weather |
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| Developmental history of Sutton Island which includes information on land owners and families, including John Gilley, Mary Cabot Wheelwright, and Rachel Field. |
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Description: Developmental history of Sutton Island which includes information on land owners and families, including John Gilley, Mary Cabot Wheelwright, and Rachel Field. | |||
| 2088 | Fact Manual for Industry |
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| Report on advantages on Mount Desert Island for economic and industrial development. Scan: Cover, first pages only. |
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Description: Report on advantages on Mount Desert Island for economic and industrial development. Scan: Cover, first pages only. | |||
| 7296 | A History of Bartlett's Island, Mount Desert, Maine |
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| Dedicated to Christopher Bartlett and his wife, Freelove Razee Bartlett, and to the spirits of their descendants who lived and worked on Bartlett's Island. |
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Description: Dedicated to Christopher Bartlett and his wife, Freelove Razee Bartlett, and to the spirits of their descendants who lived and worked on Bartlett's Island. | ||
| 7390 | Mount Desert Memories - Chronicles of the Mount Desert Party |
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| In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. |
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Description: In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. [show more] | |||
| 7062 | Roque Island |
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| A paper given before the Colonial Society of Massachusetts on December 22, 1955. |
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Description: A paper given before the Colonial Society of Massachusetts on December 22, 1955. | ||
| 6130 | John Gilley of Baker's Island |
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| "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." |
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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." | |||
| 6149 | John D. Rockefeller Jr.: Godfather to Acadia National Park |
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| 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. |
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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. | ||||
| 7410 | Mount Desert - The Story of Saint Sauveur |
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| Printed for private circulation in 1921. |
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| 7308 | Frenchboro: Preserved |
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| Article about the efforts by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust to preserve the uninhabited part of Frenchboro. Published in the "Bar Harbor Times" on October 12, 2000. |
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Description: Article about the efforts by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust to preserve the uninhabited part of Frenchboro. Published in the "Bar Harbor Times" on October 12, 2000. | |||
| 7309 | Mount Desert Island Visitor |
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| Newspaper supplement published by the Bar Harbor Times covering sightseeing and activities on and around Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Volume 3, No. 3. Published on July 17, 1970. |
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Description: Newspaper supplement published by the Bar Harbor Times covering sightseeing and activities on and around Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Volume 3, No. 3. Published on July 17, 1970. | |||
| 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. | |||||
| 7098 | Guide book for Mount Desert |
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| Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885). |
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Description: Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885). | ||
| 1754 | Recollections of Summers Spent: Northeast Harbor, Maine. |
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| A collection of 1930 and 1940 boyhood memories of time at "Rockend Dock" including stories of Captains Lou Stanley, Bert Spurling and Bill Black. 2 copies. |
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Description: A collection of 1930 and 1940 boyhood memories of time at "Rockend Dock" including stories of Captains Lou Stanley, Bert Spurling and Bill Black. 2 copies. | ||||
| 6127 | The Future of Mount Desert Island |
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| 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) |
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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) | |||
| 1982 | Petition to set apart Cranberry Isles as separate town. |
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| A petition from the inhabitants of Cranberry Isles requesting that the islands be set apart from the town of Mount Desert as a separate town. James Kelley, constable of Mount Desert |
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Description: A petition from the inhabitants of Cranberry Isles requesting that the islands be set apart from the town of Mount Desert as a separate town. James Kelley, constable of Mount Desert | |||
| 6037 | Islander Magazine |
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| Small booklet, printed by the National Park Service, with info about trails, roads, restaurants, etc. in Bar Harbor and surrounding towns. |
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Description: Small booklet, printed by the National Park Service, with info about trails, roads, restaurants, etc. in Bar Harbor and surrounding towns. | |||||
| 3119 | Remonstrances Against Automobiles on Mount Desert |
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| 6153 | Mount Desert Island Acadia National Park |
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| 3089 | The Unique Island of Mount Desert, 1914 |
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| The Need of Conserving the Beauty and Freedom of Nature essay by Charles W. Eliot |
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Description: The Need of Conserving the Beauty and Freedom of Nature essay by Charles W. Eliot | |||
| 2246 | Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection 1596-1982 |
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| Collection documents the settlement and genealogical history of the Town of Cranberry Isles, Me., consisting of five islands located in the Gulf of Maine east of Mount Desert Island: Baker, Bear, Sutton, Great Cranberry, and Little Cranberry (Islesford). |
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Description: Collection documents the settlement and genealogical history of the Town of Cranberry Isles, Me., consisting of five islands located in the Gulf of Maine east of Mount Desert Island: Baker, Bear, Sutton, Great Cranberry, and Little Cranberry (Islesford). | |||||
| 2247 | Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection |
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| Personal and business correspondence, receipts, ledgers of Islesford Wharf Co., annual reports to Maine Public Utilities Commission, and other documents relating to the creation of the Islesford Wharf Co. and the Islesford Historical Committee which would insure public access to Little Cranberry Island and provide a historical museum and repository for local public records, other documents, and historical items. |
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Description: Personal and business correspondence, receipts, ledgers of Islesford Wharf Co., annual reports to Maine Public Utilities Commission, and other documents relating to the creation of the Islesford Wharf Co. and the Islesford Historical Committee which would insure public access to Little Cranberry Island and provide a historical museum and repository for local public records, other documents, and historical items. |
