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1898Memories of Baxter State Park
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Places, Park
A narrative written by a Park Ranger who worked at the Park for one year. Percival P. Baxter acquired over 200,000 acres & gave it to the people of Maine in 1962.
  • Richard Holmes
  • 12
  • typescript
Description:
A narrative written by a Park Ranger who worked at the Park for one year. Percival P. Baxter acquired over 200,000 acres & gave it to the people of Maine in 1962.
1892Prescott The American Thucydides
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Review of Morison's book about William Hickling Prescott of Boston, noted author and historian.
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • pages 165-172
  • magazine
Description:
Review of Morison's book about William Hickling Prescott of Boston, noted author and historian.
1873Adventures on Mount Desert
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Businesses, Tourism
  • Places, Island
Buckboards and down-home cooking were the chief creature comforts for island visitors in the decade before the great hotels and cottages began to crowd the scene. Published in Down East Magazine, July 1995
  • John Cole
  • Jul-95
  • pages 74-75, 88-92
  • photocopy
Description:
Buckboards and down-home cooking were the chief creature comforts for island visitors in the decade before the great hotels and cottages began to crowd the scene. Published in Down East Magazine, July 1995
1804Francis Hector Clergue
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • People
Three biographical articles about Francis Hector Clergue of Brewer, Maine who was developing Bar Harbor as a tourist center and who built the Green Mountain Railway.
  • 4 pages, 1 page, 3 pages
  • 2 copies of each article
Description:
Three biographical articles about Francis Hector Clergue of Brewer, Maine who was developing Bar Harbor as a tourist center and who built the Green Mountain Railway.
1754Recollections of Summers Spent: Northeast Harbor, Maine.
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Places, Island
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.
  • Henry T. Reath
  • 8
  • 2 copies
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.
1715Staying Alive!
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter.
  • Gunnar Hansen
  • Feb-85
  • pages 34-37
  • magazine
Description:
Appearing in Down East Magazine, short story by Northeast Harbor resident and author Gunnar Hansen about the author the perils of a clam digger venturing to an off shore island in winter.
1709The Maine Schooners
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • Peter H. Spectre
  • 12
  • photocopy
  • poor
1687On Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Structures, Dwelling, Interior
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Hamilton Robinson, a New York private investor, & his wife decided to build a house on MDI, this was created for them by Architect James V. Righter & designer Nancy Pierrepont.
  • Susan Mary Alsop
  • May-01
  • page 188
  • magazine
Description:
Hamilton Robinson, a New York private investor, & his wife decided to build a house on MDI, this was created for them by Architect James V. Righter & designer Nancy Pierrepont.
1570MDES Students Combine Metal-Wood Working Skills
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Organizations, School Institution
Mount Desert Elementary School students working with Richard Savage, Jr.
  • 1 newspaper article
Description:
Mount Desert Elementary School students working with Richard Savage, Jr.
1489Beals Island
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Places, Island
A paper signed Notes of Mary C. Wheelwright September 1947 that highlights her interactions with locals about Beals Island.
  • Mary C. Wheelwright
  • 2
  • typescript
Description:
A paper signed Notes of Mary C. Wheelwright September 1947 that highlights her interactions with locals about Beals Island.
6071The Financing of The Public Schools of Maine
  • Publication, Book
Report of a survey of state and local support of public schools, prepared by The Maine School Finance Commission. Appointed by the Governor, by authority of Legislature.
  • Governor Louis J. Brann
  • Nov-34
  • 271
  • 1 book
Description:
Report of a survey of state and local support of public schools, prepared by The Maine School Finance Commission. Appointed by the Governor, by authority of Legislature.
6134I Remember I Remember
  • Publication, Book
A small gray soft covered booklet, containing the history of the author. It describes her parents, siblings, an account of various activities in their lives & much more.
  • Emily Phillips Kenney
  • 2 books
Description:
A small gray soft covered booklet, containing the history of the author. It describes her parents, siblings, an account of various activities in their lives & much more.
6161Mount Desert Maine Visitors Guide
  • Publication, Book
  • 68
  • color pamphlet
6038Paper Talks Magazine
  • Publication, Book
A pictorial history of Northern, Downeast, and Central Maine. undated 1981 1982 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009
  • Paper Talks Magazine, Jonesboro, ME
  • 11 volumes
  • magazine
Description:
A pictorial history of Northern, Downeast, and Central Maine. undated 1981 1982 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008 2009
6042The Northeast Diocese of Maine
  • Publication, Book
In this issue articles are featured by some of the summer visitors, among those are C. van Alstyne Welles, Rev. Chester B. Emerson, Rev. J. V. Langmead Casserley etc.
  • Jul-54
Description:
In this issue articles are featured by some of the summer visitors, among those are C. van Alstyne Welles, Rev. Chester B. Emerson, Rev. J. V. Langmead Casserley etc.
6054The People & their Economy, Penobscot bay, Mount Desert
  • Publication, Book
This is the first in a series of regional planning studies to be undertaken by the Department of Economic Development to aid in preparing a Master Plan for Maine.
  • Stelling, Lord-Wood & Van Suetendael
  • Nov-62
  • 37
  • 1 book
Description:
This is the first in a series of regional planning studies to be undertaken by the Department of Economic Development to aid in preparing a Master Plan for Maine.
6055The Area, Penobscot bay, Mount Desert region
  • Publication, Book
One of four reports covering data developed during the progress of the Planning Program for the Penobscot Bay - Mt. Desert Planning Area.
  • Stelling, Lord-Wood & Van Suetendael
  • Nov-62
  • 29
Description:
One of four reports covering data developed during the progress of the Planning Program for the Penobscot Bay - Mt. Desert Planning Area.
6056Transportation & Public Facilities
  • Publication, Book
Part of a Regional Planning Study in order to prepare a Master Plan for the Development of the State of Maine. This covers Penobscot Bay & Mt. Desert region.
  • Stelling, Lord-Wood & Van Suetendael
  • Nov-62
  • 26
Description:
Part of a Regional Planning Study in order to prepare a Master Plan for the Development of the State of Maine. This covers Penobscot Bay & Mt. Desert region.
6057Recreation Penobscot Bay, Mount Desert region
  • Publication, Book
This is one of the four reports which will serve as a Master Plan for the development of the State of Maine. Recreation should be developed without destroying scenery.
  • Stelling, Lord-Wood & Van Suetendael
  • Nov-62
  • 22
Description:
This is one of the four reports which will serve as a Master Plan for the development of the State of Maine. Recreation should be developed without destroying scenery.
2244Finding Aid for Carroll Farm Collection 1840-1966
  • Publication, Booklet
Books, pamphlets, school work, children's toys, personal correspondence, business logs, scrapbooks, family registers, sheet music, recipes, postcards, receipts, artwork, and other papers, relating to the family of John and Rachel (Lurvey) Carroll, early residents of Southwest Harbor, Me., and the Carroll Farm Homestead which was used as a farm until 1917, later for family reunions and parties, and eventually donated to Acadia National Park in 1982 to be used as a museum and historic farm.
  • Jim J. Karle
  • booklet
Description:
Books, pamphlets, school work, children's toys, personal correspondence, business logs, scrapbooks, family registers, sheet music, recipes, postcards, receipts, artwork, and other papers, relating to the family of John and Rachel (Lurvey) Carroll, early residents of Southwest Harbor, Me., and the Carroll Farm Homestead which was used as a farm until 1917, later for family reunions and parties, and eventually donated to Acadia National Park in 1982 to be used as a museum and historic farm. [show more]
2245Finding Aid for William Otis Sawtelle Collection 1692-1941
  • Publication, Booklet
Personal correspondence concerning business and genealogical and historical research; notes and articles concerning some of Sawtelle's early scientific interests; Frank Pullen documents including personal papers, maps, church records, military ephemera, and scrapbooks; scrapbooks, personal notes, transcripts from other publications and newspapers chiefly detailing the genealogical history of Cranberry Isles
  • Jim J. Karle
  • booklet
Description:
Personal correspondence concerning business and genealogical and historical research; notes and articles concerning some of Sawtelle's early scientific interests; Frank Pullen documents including personal papers, maps, church records, military ephemera, and scrapbooks; scrapbooks, personal notes, transcripts from other publications and newspapers chiefly detailing the genealogical history of Cranberry Isles