Charles K. Savage (Milbridge 1903-Northeast Harbor 1979), designer of Thuya Gardens and The Asticou Azalea Gardens, first chairman of the Mount Desert Larger Parish, selectman for the Town of Mount Desert, representative to the State Legislature and member of local committees, including the Town Planning Board and the Chamber of Commerce. He was also manager of the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor and member of the Acadia Corporation. In 1928 he became First Trustee of the Asticou Terraces. Held the position of Town Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector; trustee to the Northeast Harbor Union Church; Director of the Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor Water Companies and the Northeast Harbor Neighborhood House; Chairman of the Northeast Harbor Library's Board of Trustees; member of the Village Improvement Society.
Description: Charles K. Savage (Milbridge 1903-Northeast Harbor 1979), designer of Thuya Gardens and The Asticou Azalea Gardens, first chairman of the Mount Desert Larger Parish, selectman for the Town of Mount Desert, representative to the State Legislature and member of local committees, including the Town Planning Board and the Chamber of Commerce. He was also manager of the Asticou Inn in Northeast Harbor and member of the Acadia Corporation. In 1928 he became First Trustee of the Asticou Terraces. Held the position of Town Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector; trustee to the Northeast Harbor Union Church; Director of the Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor Water Companies and the Northeast Harbor Neighborhood House; Chairman of the Northeast Harbor Library's Board of Trustees; member of the Village Improvement Society. [show more]
Four Certificates presented to "Cirra" (aka Glimmer's Spirit of Acadia) as a Therapy Dog and Reading Assistance Education Dog. Cirra meets with children weekly at the Northeast Harbor Library. Was owned by Robyn Douglas and Denise Houseknecht. She passed away in 2014.
Description: Four Certificates presented to "Cirra" (aka Glimmer's Spirit of Acadia) as a Therapy Dog and Reading Assistance Education Dog. Cirra meets with children weekly at the Northeast Harbor Library. Was owned by Robyn Douglas and Denise Houseknecht. She passed away in 2014.
A handwritten list of items that Mr. Savage indicated were his gifts or owned by him and on loan to Thuya Gardens and Terraces. This list appears to have been compiled by Paul Favour, using information provided in Mr. Savage's 1965 Trustee report housed at the Northeast Harbor Library.
Description: A handwritten list of items that Mr. Savage indicated were his gifts or owned by him and on loan to Thuya Gardens and Terraces. This list appears to have been compiled by Paul Favour, using information provided in Mr. Savage's 1965 Trustee report housed at the Northeast Harbor Library.
E-mail responses of Mr. Hermanson and the library regarding a phone question about the Corning Family, formerly summer residents of Northeast Harbor. Mr. Hermanson is researching Leland Stanford; found reference to the Corning family in Northeast Harbor.
Description: E-mail responses of Mr. Hermanson and the library regarding a phone question about the Corning Family, formerly summer residents of Northeast Harbor. Mr. Hermanson is researching Leland Stanford; found reference to the Corning family in Northeast Harbor.
Water color renderings of cottage for Miss L. Belle Smallidge (1st librarian of Northeast Harbor Library) by Fred Savage. Conserved by Nina Rayer, ca. 2006. If published/reproduced, must acknowledge: given by Great Harbor Maritime Museum. See also Item 2567
Description: Water color renderings of cottage for Miss L. Belle Smallidge (1st librarian of Northeast Harbor Library) by Fred Savage. Conserved by Nina Rayer, ca. 2006. If published/reproduced, must acknowledge: given by Great Harbor Maritime Museum. See also Item 2567
Invitation to and program of the dedication of the Louisa V. Garden Room during Dedication Week in August. Members of the Mt. Desert Garden Club and members of the Conrad family spoke at the event.
Description: Invitation to and program of the dedication of the Louisa V. Garden Room during Dedication Week in August. Members of the Mt. Desert Garden Club and members of the Conrad family spoke at the event.
Opening Day Ceremonies, April 1st, 1986. Photo 1988 a: The Mellon Family (Matthew T. Mellon II, Chris Mellon, Andrea Geyer, Gertrud A. Mellon, Vivian Mellon, James Mellon Photo 1988 b: Opening Address by Board Chairman Elise F. Hawtin Photo 1988 e: The Flute Performance, Elizabeth Downing and Lorri Newman Photo 1988 f: Audience seated at south end of Mellon Room Photo 1988 g: Audience seated at west end of Mellon Room Photo 1998 h: Librarian Robert (Bob) Pyle, James Mellon and Gertrud Mellon Photo 1988 i: Library Treasurer Ruth Jordan and Matthew T. Mellon II Photo 1988 j: Serving the refreshments, Katherine Savage and Lucy Smith, Library Trustees Photo 1988: Contact Sheet
Description: Opening Day Ceremonies, April 1st, 1986. Photo 1988 a: The Mellon Family (Matthew T. Mellon II, Chris Mellon, Andrea Geyer, Gertrud A. Mellon, Vivian Mellon, James Mellon Photo 1988 b: Opening Address by Board Chairman Elise F. Hawtin Photo 1988 e: The Flute Performance, Elizabeth Downing and Lorri Newman Photo 1988 f: Audience seated at south end of Mellon Room Photo 1988 g: Audience seated at west end of Mellon Room Photo 1998 h: Librarian Robert (Bob) Pyle, James Mellon and Gertrud Mellon Photo 1988 i: Library Treasurer Ruth Jordan and Matthew T. Mellon II Photo 1988 j: Serving the refreshments, Katherine Savage and Lucy Smith, Library Trustees Photo 1988: Contact Sheet [show more]
Description: Address given by Mrs. Rodman Fay (Gertrude), Chairman of the Northeast Harbor Library at the dedication of the new building in August 1950.
A typewritten transcript of an audio recording housed at the Northeast harbor Library (see Item 3955). The recording is of an interview with Charles Savage related to the history of the Asticou Azalea and Thuya Gardens.
Description: A typewritten transcript of an audio recording housed at the Northeast harbor Library (see Item 3955). The recording is of an interview with Charles Savage related to the history of the Asticou Azalea and Thuya Gardens.
Description: Trustee and Secretary of the Northeast Harbor Library from 1894 to 1912. He built "Rosserne", was grandfather of Jarvis Cromwell, and died in 1913.
Description: Framed, B/W, 9.5x8" photograph showing student telling stories to elementary school class in front of fireplace of now-replaced old library.
Description: First Chairman of the new Northeast Harbor Library. Photograph of a painting by Betsy Flagg Melcher. Mrs. Belmont served from 1949 through 1952.
Christmas Card sent to library supporters and friends at the start of the Capital Campaign for building and endowment. The card is an Ellen Kappes screen print from an initial Architectural drawing.
Description: Christmas Card sent to library supporters and friends at the start of the Capital Campaign for building and endowment. The card is an Ellen Kappes screen print from an initial Architectural drawing.
This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
Description: This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
Description: B/W photograph copy of Everett MacDonald sitting on front bumper of car at Brown's Taxi on Millbrook Rd. (Album brought to the library by Mimi Miller)