A Report of Progress 1953-1954 of the Max Farrand Memorial and Reef POint Gardens. Written as a report to be distributed to the Directors of the organization in conjunction with their annual meeting held in August, 1954,
Description: A Report of Progress 1953-1954 of the Max Farrand Memorial and Reef POint Gardens. Written as a report to be distributed to the Directors of the organization in conjunction with their annual meeting held in August, 1954,
Copies of typewritten records of projects completed at the Asticou Azalea Garden during 1987 and 1988. INcludes an invoice from A.C. Parson for work completed during 1987.
L&GP Thomas S. Hall Asticou Azalea Garden Collection
Description: Copies of typewritten records of projects completed at the Asticou Azalea Garden during 1987 and 1988. INcludes an invoice from A.C. Parson for work completed during 1987.
A set of papers related to the funding campaign, construction, and completion of a sidewalk built in 1918 from the Asticou Inn to the entrance to "President Eliot's house." Includes: invoices from E.A. Hodgdon, minutes of a meeting of the Asticou Sidewalk Committee of the Village Improvement Society, a checkbook for the committee, and cancelled checks related to the work that was completed on the sidewalk construction.These papers were removed from a drawer/box kept in the Study, Thuya Lodge and accessioned under this Object ID number. See relations tab. Curtis was the Treasurer of the committee.
Description: A set of papers related to the funding campaign, construction, and completion of a sidewalk built in 1918 from the Asticou Inn to the entrance to "President Eliot's house." Includes: invoices from E.A. Hodgdon, minutes of a meeting of the Asticou Sidewalk Committee of the Village Improvement Society, a checkbook for the committee, and cancelled checks related to the work that was completed on the sidewalk construction.These papers were removed from a drawer/box kept in the Study, Thuya Lodge and accessioned under this Object ID number. See relations tab. Curtis was the Treasurer of the committee. [show more]
A set of papers found in a storage drawer of the Study, Thuya Lodge, in 2006. These papers are all related to the book published by Curtis in 1911, "Life of Campestris Ulm: The Oldest Inhabitant of Boston Common". Papers include: 7 photographs of scenes on the Boston Common, two copies of an ad for the book (published by W.B Carke Company, Boston), a letter from the Superintendent of the Public Grounds Dept/Boston (1905), and two copies of a book review, published February 4, 1911, Boston Transcript.
Description: A set of papers found in a storage drawer of the Study, Thuya Lodge, in 2006. These papers are all related to the book published by Curtis in 1911, "Life of Campestris Ulm: The Oldest Inhabitant of Boston Common". Papers include: 7 photographs of scenes on the Boston Common, two copies of an ad for the book (published by W.B Carke Company, Boston), a letter from the Superintendent of the Public Grounds Dept/Boston (1905), and two copies of a book review, published February 4, 1911, Boston Transcript. [show more]
Lists made by Mrs. Rockefeller & Mrs. Farrand of the approximate number of number of plants, and types of plants, to be planted in the AARG. List was made 11 October, 1926 but the plants were planned in the fall of 1925.
Description: Lists made by Mrs. Rockefeller & Mrs. Farrand of the approximate number of number of plants, and types of plants, to be planted in the AARG. List was made 11 October, 1926 but the plants were planned in the fall of 1925.
A typewritten research record of the ancestors of Charles K. Savage, prepared by Sheldon Goldthwait, 2008. Used in the research for Two Island Gardens books, 2008
Description: A typewritten research record of the ancestors of Charles K. Savage, prepared by Sheldon Goldthwait, 2008. Used in the research for Two Island Gardens books, 2008
A copy of the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Island Foundation Board of Directors, August 3, 1986. Includes a budget for the Asticou Azalea Garden
L&GP Thomas S. Hall Asticou Azalea Garden Collection
Description: A copy of the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Island Foundation Board of Directors, August 3, 1986. Includes a budget for the Asticou Azalea Garden
A copy of minutes of the annual meeting of the Island Foundation Board of Directors, August 14, 1987. Includes budget requests and reports from Tom Hall re: the Asticou Azalea Garden. pp. 1-30
L&GP Thomas S. Hall Asticou Azalea Garden Collection
Condition:
Good
Description: A copy of minutes of the annual meeting of the Island Foundation Board of Directors, August 14, 1987. Includes budget requests and reports from Tom Hall re: the Asticou Azalea Garden. pp. 1-30
A set of papers related to the original acceptance by the Town of Mount Desert of the assets of the Joseph H. Curtis Trust and the requirement to establish a $2000 fund to reimburse the town for any expenses incurred by the town in maintaining the assets of fthe Trust. Approved at town meeting.
Description: A set of papers related to the original acceptance by the Town of Mount Desert of the assets of the Joseph H. Curtis Trust and the requirement to establish a $2000 fund to reimburse the town for any expenses incurred by the town in maintaining the assets of fthe Trust. Approved at town meeting.
A three ring binder that contains minutes from the Asticou Azalea Garden Committee meetings that were held between 1991 and 2000. These minutes were given to the Preserve by Beth Straus prior to her death for the archival collection. Beth Straus was the chair of the Azalea Committee during this period of time.
Description: A three ring binder that contains minutes from the Asticou Azalea Garden Committee meetings that were held between 1991 and 2000. These minutes were given to the Preserve by Beth Straus prior to her death for the archival collection. Beth Straus was the chair of the Azalea Committee during this period of time.
Receipt, business card, and handwritten notes related to the repair of the John Rogers Clock from Thuya Lodge, 1992. Repairs completed by Peter Sawyer, Kensington, NH -- paid for by a gift from Ned and Lillie Johnson
Description: Receipt, business card, and handwritten notes related to the repair of the John Rogers Clock from Thuya Lodge, 1992. Repairs completed by Peter Sawyer, Kensington, NH -- paid for by a gift from Ned and Lillie Johnson
A set of letters, maps, and quitclaim deed related to the swap of Trust Land and land of Richard Savage, adjacent to the Trust property close to Map Hill. Swap negotiated by Denholm Jacobs.
Description: A set of letters, maps, and quitclaim deed related to the swap of Trust Land and land of Richard Savage, adjacent to the Trust property close to Map Hill. Swap negotiated by Denholm Jacobs.
A set of letters between Charles K. Savage and the U.S. Treasury Department related to the application of the Trust to be considered a non-profit organization. Includes the initial ruling letter of October 16, 1952 in which the Trust is acknowleged as eligible for non-profit status.
Description: A set of letters between Charles K. Savage and the U.S. Treasury Department related to the application of the Trust to be considered a non-profit organization. Includes the initial ruling letter of October 16, 1952 in which the Trust is acknowleged as eligible for non-profit status.
A set of correspondence between Charles K. Savage, Trustee, and various parties interested in making an offer to purchase or rent the house/shop owned by Joseph Henry Curtis Estate/Asticou Terraces Trust.
Description: A set of correspondence between Charles K. Savage, Trustee, and various parties interested in making an offer to purchase or rent the house/shop owned by Joseph Henry Curtis Estate/Asticou Terraces Trust.
An article describing the Curtis family home in Jamaica Plain Massacusetts. This is the ancestral home of Joseph Henry Curtis, who later moved with the family to Waltham, Massacusetts and was the owner of Thuya Lodge and Asticou Terraces.
Description: An article describing the Curtis family home in Jamaica Plain Massacusetts. This is the ancestral home of Joseph Henry Curtis, who later moved with the family to Waltham, Massacusetts and was the owner of Thuya Lodge and Asticou Terraces.
A one page typewritten copy of a proposal to establish a meditation corner in the Azalea Garden to honor John D. Rockefeller, Jr., August 10, 1986 Did this get built?
L&GP Thomas S. Hall Asticou Azalea Garden Collection
Condition:
Good
Description: A one page typewritten copy of a proposal to establish a meditation corner in the Azalea Garden to honor John D. Rockefeller, Jr., August 10, 1986 Did this get built?
A three ring binder notebook that contains copies of the IRS Form 990 filings for the Asticou Terraces Trust. Found in the records of Denholm Jacobs at the office in the back of Thuya Lodge, 2003.
Description: A three ring binder notebook that contains copies of the IRS Form 990 filings for the Asticou Terraces Trust. Found in the records of Denholm Jacobs at the office in the back of Thuya Lodge, 2003.
An essay included in an annual report of either the Town of Mount Desert, the Union Church, or the Northeast Harbor Library, probably in 1979 or 1980. Further research needed.
Description: An essay included in an annual report of either the Town of Mount Desert, the Union Church, or the Northeast Harbor Library, probably in 1979 or 1980. Further research needed.
Correspondence, obituary, resume for Yuji Yoshimura. Yoshimura came to the Asticou Azalea Garden in early 1990's at the request of Beth Straus. He made suggestions for design changes and elements to include to make the garden more Japanese and appealing. Worked with Mary Roper when in the garden. This record contains papers in two mylar sleeves. There are approximately 24 papers included in this record.
Description: Correspondence, obituary, resume for Yuji Yoshimura. Yoshimura came to the Asticou Azalea Garden in early 1990's at the request of Beth Straus. He made suggestions for design changes and elements to include to make the garden more Japanese and appealing. Worked with Mary Roper when in the garden. This record contains papers in two mylar sleeves. There are approximately 24 papers included in this record.
A file folder with a collection of invoices, income and deposit statements, and other information related to the finances of the Reef Point Bulletins publication and sales. Records stop at 1999.
Description: A file folder with a collection of invoices, income and deposit statements, and other information related to the finances of the Reef Point Bulletins publication and sales. Records stop at 1999.
A set of 17 invoices, business cards, correspondence, and other personal paper records found at Thuya Lodge and used in an exhibit of the Thuya Lodge Centennial, 2016. Includes records from purveyors in Boston and Northeast Harbor. Some purveyors incuded: L.Elrie Holmes, Shepherd Company, V. Leverone Co., McEachern & Stanley,Thomas J. Grey Company , B.F. Macy, Bieringer Bros. Company, Sam'l Q. Cochran & Co., C.H. Frazier, R.F. Lurvey, O.M. Ober, Merritt T. Ober,
Description: A set of 17 invoices, business cards, correspondence, and other personal paper records found at Thuya Lodge and used in an exhibit of the Thuya Lodge Centennial, 2016. Includes records from purveyors in Boston and Northeast Harbor. Some purveyors incuded: L.Elrie Holmes, Shepherd Company, V. Leverone Co., McEachern & Stanley,Thomas J. Grey Company , B.F. Macy, Bieringer Bros. Company, Sam'l Q. Cochran & Co., C.H. Frazier, R.F. Lurvey, O.M. Ober, Merritt T. Ober, [show more]