These charts and narrative were donated by HelenClay Chace. The belonged to her husband, Minturn V. Chace, who also wrote the included narrative of a sailing trip through the Gulf of Alaska. Their Harvard classmate, David Rockefeller Jr. organized sailing trips across the globe. Mr. Rockefeller charted several boats for about 6 weeks at a time. He'd lease the boats on a weekly basis to friends, like Mr. Chace. Those friends would skipper the boats and invite along another 6 friends as crew. Onshore sightseeing and galas were part of the adventures. The trips included Gulf of Alaska in 1991, Hebrides, Scotland in 2001, and Sardinia, Italy in 2006. Also included in this collection are charts of MDI and Frenchman Bay, Blue Hill Bay, Penobscot Bay, and Eggemoggin Reach. MAINE: Blue Hill Bay (1989) Blue Hill Bay (1985) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (1990) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (2004) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (1996) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (2002) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (1998) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (2003) Mount Desert Island Area (1995) Eggemoggin Reach (1999) ALASKA: Icy Bay (1990) Prince William Sound (1990) Yakutat Bay (1990) Gulf of Alaska (series of 7 charts tapped together) CANADA: Sydney to Saint-Pierre (1992) ITALY: Strait of Bonifacio (1987) West Coast of Corse and Sardegna (1986) Approaches to Golfo di Palmas (1990) SCOTLAND: Sound of Mull and Approaches (1991) Firth of Lorn Southern Part (1992) Firth of Lorn Northern Part (1990) Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne (1996) Loch of Crinan to the Firth of Lorn (1992) Approaches to the Firth of Clyde (1992) Sound of Mull (1991) Gulf of Corryvrekan and Approaches (1993) Northern Channel to the Firth of Lorne (1979) Sound of Jura (1992) Scotland West Coast (1994) MANUSCRIPT 'Rite of Passage: the story of a one week sailing trip across the Gulf of Alaska by Minturn V. Chace, September 1991 (MAN 0003 MVC)
Description: These charts and narrative were donated by HelenClay Chace. The belonged to her husband, Minturn V. Chace, who also wrote the included narrative of a sailing trip through the Gulf of Alaska. Their Harvard classmate, David Rockefeller Jr. organized sailing trips across the globe. Mr. Rockefeller charted several boats for about 6 weeks at a time. He'd lease the boats on a weekly basis to friends, like Mr. Chace. Those friends would skipper the boats and invite along another 6 friends as crew. Onshore sightseeing and galas were part of the adventures. The trips included Gulf of Alaska in 1991, Hebrides, Scotland in 2001, and Sardinia, Italy in 2006. Also included in this collection are charts of MDI and Frenchman Bay, Blue Hill Bay, Penobscot Bay, and Eggemoggin Reach. MAINE: Blue Hill Bay (1989) Blue Hill Bay (1985) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (1990) Approaches to Blue Hill Bay (2004) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (1996) Frenchman Bay and Mount Desert Island (2002) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (1998) Penobscot Bay, Camden and Rockport (2003) Mount Desert Island Area (1995) Eggemoggin Reach (1999) ALASKA: Icy Bay (1990) Prince William Sound (1990) Yakutat Bay (1990) Gulf of Alaska (series of 7 charts tapped together) CANADA: Sydney to Saint-Pierre (1992) ITALY: Strait of Bonifacio (1987) West Coast of Corse and Sardegna (1986) Approaches to Golfo di Palmas (1990) SCOTLAND: Sound of Mull and Approaches (1991) Firth of Lorn Southern Part (1992) Firth of Lorn Northern Part (1990) Firth of Clyde and Loch Fyne (1996) Loch of Crinan to the Firth of Lorn (1992) Approaches to the Firth of Clyde (1992) Sound of Mull (1991) Gulf of Corryvrekan and Approaches (1993) Northern Channel to the Firth of Lorne (1979) Sound of Jura (1992) Scotland West Coast (1994) MANUSCRIPT 'Rite of Passage: the story of a one week sailing trip across the Gulf of Alaska by Minturn V. Chace, September 1991 (MAN 0003 MVC) [show more]
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]
Small girl (Philena) in plaid dress standing in front of the two halves of the Manchester House, which had been cut in half and moved across Manchester Road. (MAN 42)
Description: Small girl (Philena) in plaid dress standing in front of the two halves of the Manchester House, which had been cut in half and moved across Manchester Road. (MAN 42)
A set of 37 photos taken by Mary Greene in preparation for a brochure. All 37 images are included in this object id number. (Many of these individual photos have been accessioned on their own. ) Original CD also available in IF office storage notebook.
Description: A set of 37 photos taken by Mary Greene in preparation for a brochure. All 37 images are included in this object id number. (Many of these individual photos have been accessioned on their own. ) Original CD also available in IF office storage notebook.
Baby in white gown. Portrait on wooden chair, lace curtains in background. Stanley Brown. Photograph taken by B. F. Freeman Photographer, Somerville, Mass (MAN 63).
Description: Baby in white gown. Portrait on wooden chair, lace curtains in background. Stanley Brown. Photograph taken by B. F. Freeman Photographer, Somerville, Mass (MAN 63).
Description: A baby (Stanley Brown) dressed in a white gown, sitting in a chair and smiling. Photograph taken by B. F. Freeman, Somerville, MA (MAN 43).
Photograph of three American soldiers in World War I sitting on the rim of a fountain. Addressed to Mrs. Leota Manchester, wife of Frank Manchester. (MAN 12)
Description: Photograph of three American soldiers in World War I sitting on the rim of a fountain. Addressed to Mrs. Leota Manchester, wife of Frank Manchester. (MAN 12)