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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
7063History of Vinalhaven
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
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.
  • Albra Josephine Vinal
  • 1900
  • 84
  • 1 book
  • fair
History of Vinalhaven
Item:
  • 7063   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Albra Josephine Vinal
Date:
  • 1900
Collection:
  • Special Collection Books
Object ID:
  • SCB 974.1 VIN
Location:
  • Shelf 6A3
Pages:
  • 84
Medium:
  • 1 book
Condition:
  • fair
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.
7062Roque Island
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
A paper given before the Colonial Society of Massachusetts on December 22, 1955.
  • John Peabody Monks
  • 1955
  • 11
  • 1 booklet
  • good
Roque Island
Item:
  • 7062   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • John Peabody Monks
Date:
  • 1955
Collection:
  • Special Collection Books
Object ID:
  • SCB 974.1 MON
Location:
  • Shelf 6A3
Pages:
  • 11
Medium:
  • 1 booklet
Condition:
  • good
Description:
A paper given before the Colonial Society of Massachusetts on December 22, 1955.
1965Seven Ages of Sutton Island, Maine, 1604-1906
  • Document, Government, Field Notes
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Ecological and demographical notes in the development of Sutton Island; families include Lancaster, Wheelwright, Burnham, King, Gilley, Moore, Hawtin, & Stimson.
  • George L. Paine
  • 1966
  • 5
  • typescript
Seven Ages of Sutton Island, Maine, 1604-1906
Item:
  • 1965   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Field Notes
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • George L. Paine
Date:
  • 1966
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Sutton Island
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0478
Location:
  • General Collection Box 16
Pages:
  • 5
Medium:
  • typescript
Description:
Ecological and demographical notes in the development of Sutton Island; families include Lancaster, Wheelwright, Burnham, King, Gilley, Moore, Hawtin, & Stimson.
7296A History of Bartlett's Island, Mount Desert, Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
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.
  • Esther Binnewies and Murial Davisson
  • 1981
  • 164
  • 1 book
  • fair
A History of Bartlett's Island, Mount Desert, Maine
Item:
  • 7296   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Esther Binnewies and Murial Davisson
Date:
  • 1981
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Bartletts Island
Collection:
  • Special Collection Books
Object ID:
  • SCB 974.1 BIN
Location:
  • Shelf 6A3
Pages:
  • 164
Medium:
  • 1 book
Condition:
  • fair
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.
2049Manchester and Branscom Family History
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Vessels, Steamboat
1: Estate of James H. Branscom Appraisal 2: Warranty Deed 3: Quite-claim Deed 4: The Manchester Family paper by Mrs. Minnie F. Manchester Two CDs with digital copies of these items, for which these are print outs. Contents of Curtis Phelps Collection: CD1: - Main Street: 5 B/W images of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - 13 images of Northeast Harbor and Mount Desert area: 1. Asticou Inn 2. Glen Cove Hotel 3. J. H. Brancsom 4. Jordan Pond House 5. Jordan Pond 6. Manchester Point 7. Me Centeral R R ferry 8. Northeast Harbor 9. Rock End Hotel 10. Seal Harbor 11. Seaside Inn 12. Sloop Alice Marion 1921 13. Tarn - Old postcards: 1. Steamer J. T. Morse 2. Bar Harbor 1890 3. Claremont 1900's 4. Handlock Pont 1910 5. IGA 6. Northeast Harbor 1920 7. Seaside and Glen Cove hotels 8. Somes Sound 9. Somesville 1900's 10. Steamer Mount Desert
  • 17 pages, 2 CDs
Manchester and Branscom Family History
Item:
  • 2049   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0563
Location:
  • CD Box 1, General Collection Box 17
Pages:
  • 17 pages, 2 CDs
Description:
1: Estate of James H. Branscom Appraisal 2: Warranty Deed 3: Quite-claim Deed 4: The Manchester Family paper by Mrs. Minnie F. Manchester Two CDs with digital copies of these items, for which these are print outs. Contents of Curtis Phelps Collection: CD1: - Main Street: 5 B/W images of Main Street, Northeast Harbor - 13 images of Northeast Harbor and Mount Desert area: 1. Asticou Inn 2. Glen Cove Hotel 3. J. H. Brancsom 4. Jordan Pond House 5. Jordan Pond 6. Manchester Point 7. Me Centeral R R ferry 8. Northeast Harbor 9. Rock End Hotel 10. Seal Harbor 11. Seaside Inn 12. Sloop Alice Marion 1921 13. Tarn - Old postcards: 1. Steamer J. T. Morse 2. Bar Harbor 1890 3. Claremont 1900's 4. Handlock Pont 1910 5. IGA 6. Northeast Harbor 1920 7. Seaside and Glen Cove hotels 8. Somes Sound 9. Somesville 1900's 10. Steamer Mount Desert [show more]
4975Aerial View of Smallidge Point
  • Image, Photograph
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
1. W. W. Vaughan house 2. Parkman House 3. W. W. Vaughan house 4. W. W. Vaughan house
  • 1 photograph
Aerial View of Smallidge Point
Item:
  • 4975   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Collection:
  • Photograph
Object ID:
  • Photo 1365
Location:
  • Photograph Filing Cabinet
Pages:
  • 1 photograph
Description:
1. W. W. Vaughan house 2. Parkman House 3. W. W. Vaughan house 4. W. W. Vaughan house
2431Sector map of Stonington, Maine
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Sketch map of Stonington, Maine divided into sectors (2 copies).
  • 1942
  • 2
  • MAP
Sector map of Stonington, Maine
Item:
  • 2431   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1942
Place:
  • Maine
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 229
Location:
  • GHC Box 6
Pages:
  • 2
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Sketch map of Stonington, Maine divided into sectors (2 copies).
3208Deed: Mary Frances Birlem to Stella A. Simmons
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Regarding lot in Cranberry Isles First copy of Deed, not used
  • Mary Frances Birlem
  • 1929
  • 3
  • Deed
Deed: Mary Frances Birlem to Stella A. Simmons
Item:
  • 3208   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Mary Frances Birlem
Date:
  • 1929
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Collection:
  • Knowles Company Legal Documents
Object ID:
  • 571
Location:
  • XII
Pages:
  • 3
Medium:
  • Deed
Description:
Regarding lot in Cranberry Isles First copy of Deed, not used
2415Mount Desert Quadrangle
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Topographical map showing MDI areas of Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Surry, Eden, Trenton, and Lamoine.
  • U.S. Geological Survey
  • 1910
  • 1
  • MAP
Mount Desert Quadrangle
Item:
  • 2415   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • U.S. Geological Survey
Date:
  • 1910
Place:
  • Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 214
Location:
  • GHC Box 6
Pages:
  • 1
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Topographical map showing MDI areas of Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Surry, Eden, Trenton, and Lamoine.
2414Bar Harbor Quadrangle
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Topographical map, 16.5x21.5", of eastern MDI (Bar Harbor), Winter Harbor, and Gouldsboro.
  • U.S. Geological Survey
  • 1904
  • 1
  • MAP
  • very fragile, damaged
Bar Harbor Quadrangle
Item:
  • 2414   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • U.S. Geological Survey
Date:
  • 1904
Place:
  • Maine
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 213
Location:
  • GHC Box 6
Pages:
  • 1
Medium:
  • MAP
Condition:
  • very fragile, damaged
Description:
Topographical map, 16.5x21.5", of eastern MDI (Bar Harbor), Winter Harbor, and Gouldsboro.
2406Salem Town Map - Western part of MDI
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Copy of the Salem Town map of the western part of MDI showing property lots.
  • 2
  • MAP
  • very fragile, damaged
Salem Town Map - Western part of MDI
Item:
  • 2406   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Place:
  • Tremont
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 206
Location:
  • GHC Box 6
Pages:
  • 2
Medium:
  • MAP
Condition:
  • very fragile, damaged
Description:
Copy of the Salem Town map of the western part of MDI showing property lots.
2370Map of Sutton and Cranberry Islands
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Ink sketched drawing on parchment of properties on Sutton, Little Cranberry and Great Cranberry Islands.
  • 2
  • MAP
Map of Sutton and Cranberry Islands
Item:
  • 2370   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 173
Location:
  • GHC Box 5
Pages:
  • 2
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Ink sketched drawing on parchment of properties on Sutton, Little Cranberry and Great Cranberry Islands.
2374Rosebrook Homestead Lot
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Blueprint, 25x22 1/2, of the Rosebrook Homestead lot on Great Cranberry Island. Adjoining lots: B. H. Spurling and T. F. Stanley.
  • Alvah L. Reed
  • 1914
  • 1
  • MAP
  • fragile
Rosebrook Homestead Lot
Item:
  • 2374   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Alvah L. Reed
Date:
  • 1914
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 177
Location:
  • GHC Box 5
Pages:
  • 1
Medium:
  • MAP
Condition:
  • fragile
Description:
Blueprint, 25x22 1/2, of the Rosebrook Homestead lot on Great Cranberry Island. Adjoining lots: B. H. Spurling and T. F. Stanley.
2373Property of Joseph Spurling
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Roughly sketched lot map, 28x24", showing property of Joseph Spurling & heirs on Cranberry Island. Brooks property adjoins.
  • 1
  • MAP
Property of Joseph Spurling
Item:
  • 2373   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 176
Location:
  • GHC Box 5
Pages:
  • 1
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Roughly sketched lot map, 28x24", showing property of Joseph Spurling & heirs on Cranberry Island. Brooks property adjoins.
2372Property of W. K. Shaw
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Simple sketched drawing of property of W. K. Shaw on Great Cranberry Island. Shows lots of Wright, Sanford/Hamor.
  • 1929 ?
  • 1
  • MAP
Property of W. K. Shaw
Item:
  • 2372   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1929 ?
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 175
Location:
  • GHC Box 5
Pages:
  • 1
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Simple sketched drawing of property of W. K. Shaw on Great Cranberry Island. Shows lots of Wright, Sanford/Hamor.
2371Storey Property on Cranberry Island
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Parchment drawing, 43x33 1/2", showing properties of Moorfield Storey et al. on Great Cranberry Island.
  • Alvah L. Reed
  • 1928
  • 1
  • MAP
Storey Property on Cranberry Island
Item:
  • 2371   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Alvah L. Reed
Date:
  • 1928
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 174
Location:
  • GHC Box 5
Pages:
  • 1
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Parchment drawing, 43x33 1/2", showing properties of Moorfield Storey et al. on Great Cranberry Island.
2369Kendall Property
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Pencil sketch on parchment of Kendall property on southeast end of Sutton Island.
  • 2
  • MAP
Kendall Property
Item:
  • 2369   
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Plan
Subject:
  • Other, Land
  • Places, Island
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Sutton Island
Collection:
  • Great Harbor Collection
Object ID:
  • 172
Location:
  • GHC Box 5
Pages:
  • 2
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Pencil sketch on parchment of Kendall property on southeast end of Sutton Island.
1584A Study of the Folklore of Mount Desert Island and the Surrounding Islands
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mythology
  • Places, Island
January 20, 1981 A study of the folklore of Mt. Desert Island and surrounding islands by Ms. McFarland done as a high school term paper.
  • Maureen McFarland
  • 1981
  • 34
  • typescript
A Study of the Folklore of Mount Desert Island and the Surrounding Islands
Item:
  • 1584   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mythology
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Maureen McFarland
Date:
  • 1981
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0096
Location:
  • General Collection Box 4
Pages:
  • 34
Medium:
  • typescript
Description:
January 20, 1981 A study of the folklore of Mt. Desert Island and surrounding islands by Ms. McFarland done as a high school term paper.
7225Aerial Views of Mount Desert Island
  • Image, Photograph
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Harbor
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Sound
Several B/W aerial views of Mount Desert Island, showing Northeast Harbor, the Sound, Echo Lake, Greening Island, and the Cranberry Isles.
  • Highlander, Mount Desert
  • 13
  • good
Aerial Views of Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 7225   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Harbor
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Sound
Creator:
  • Highlander, Mount Desert
Place:
  • Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • Photograph
Object ID:
  • Photo 2193
Location:
  • Photograph Filing Cabinet
Pages:
  • 13
Condition:
  • good
Description:
Several B/W aerial views of Mount Desert Island, showing Northeast Harbor, the Sound, Echo Lake, Greening Island, and the Cranberry Isles.
6952Aerial view of Machias Seal Islands
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
Remote and isolated in the Bay of Fundy, a favorite nesting place for sea birds, notably the Atlantic puffin.
  • Luther S. Phillips
Aerial view of Machias Seal Islands
Item:
  • 6952   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
Creator:
  • Luther S. Phillips
Place:
  • Maine
Collection:
  • Postcard
Object ID:
  • Post 0176 LSP
Location:
  • Postcard Box 1
Description:
Remote and isolated in the Bay of Fundy, a favorite nesting place for sea birds, notably the Atlantic puffin.
1509Random Notes on the Early History and Development as a Summer Resort of Mount Desert Island and Particularly Seal Harbor
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Typescript about the history of the village improvement society in Seal Harbor, Maine.
  • George L. Stebbins
  • Aug-38
  • 11
  • typescript
Random Notes on the Early History and Development as a Summer Resort of Mount Desert Island and Particularly Seal Harbor
Item:
  • 1509   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • George L. Stebbins
Date:
  • Aug-38
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Seal Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0021 GLS
Location:
  • General Collection Box 1
Pages:
  • 11
Medium:
  • typescript
Description:
Typescript about the history of the village improvement society in Seal Harbor, Maine.
3734Historical Map of Mount Desert Island
  • Map
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Limited edition map. Edition was 100 copies. This is number 36. Hand colored. Adhered to artist board and lacquered. Includes historical notes and drawings.
  • Joseph P. Sims
  • 1928
  • 1
  • MAP
Historical Map of Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 3734   
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Joseph P. Sims
Date:
  • 1928
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Object ID:
  • MAP 0188 JPS
Location:
  • 5C5
Pages:
  • 1
Medium:
  • MAP
Description:
Limited edition map. Edition was 100 copies. This is number 36. Hand colored. Adhered to artist board and lacquered. Includes historical notes and drawings.
6953Aerial view of the International Bridge
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
From Calais, Maine, to St. Stephens, New Brunswick, the International Bridge spans the St. Croix River that flows between these two cities.
  • Augustus D. Phillips
Aerial view of the International Bridge
Item:
  • 6953   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
Creator:
  • Augustus D. Phillips
Place:
  • Maine
Collection:
  • Postcard
Object ID:
  • Post 0177 ADP
Location:
  • Postcard Box 1
Description:
From Calais, Maine, to St. Stephens, New Brunswick, the International Bridge spans the St. Croix River that flows between these two cities.
6994Larry Wescott Postcard Collection
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Road
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Vessels, Boat
Color postcards of Maine and surrounding region (New Brunswick, Canada). Several aerial photographs. Most photographs are by Augustus D. Phillips, unless otherwise specified. 1. Patten, the Northern Gateway to Baxter Park and the Southern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness is a lumbering and farming center. The Ashland road to the east of 2440' Mount Chase points north. Aerial photograph. 2. Between Stonington on Deer Isle and Crotch Island left, Deer Island Thorofare points a finger toward East Penobscot and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Summer Home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, now an international shrine. 4. Moose Peak Light on east end of Mistake Island is six miles south-east of Jonesport. Beyond Steel Harbor and Head Harbor Islands is Englishman Bay. 5. The fixed white light on Mulholland Point is a welcome guide to yachtsmen and fishermen who stem Lubec Narrows, that surges between Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada and Lubec, Maine. 6. From the northern tip of Campobello Island, the fixed red light at East Quoddy Head marks the deep water turning point between the Bay of Fundy, right and Head Harbor passage to Quoddy Bay, left. 7. Looking northwest over Castine, home of the Maine Maritime Academy. This peninsula between Penobscot Bay left and Bagaduce River has been held successively by the Indians, French, Dutch, English and Americans. Aerial photograph. 8. Looking north across the inner harbor and village of Blue Hill toward the October clothed 940' mountain that inspired the name. Aerial photograph. 9. The Burnham Tavern, built in 1770 by Job Burnham is the oldest building in eastern Maine and the only one with Revolutionary history. This museum, open to the public during the summer months, is listed on the Register of National Historic Places and is maintained by the Hannah Weston Chapter, DAR. 10. These sturdy canoes on the sandy shore of West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream are manufactured locally. 11. Isolated, waveswept Saddleback Ledge Light guards the entrance to East Penobscot Bay. To the west is Brimstone Island and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 12. The waterfront of Eastport, Maine. This easternmost city in the United States is on Moose Island, that separates Quoddy Bay from Cobscook Bay. Between the city and Cobscook Bay is the airport. Aerial photograph. 13. West Quoddy Head Light overlooking the Bay of Fundy at the entrance to Quoddy Roads marks the easternmost point of land in the USA. Leaving Route 189 at Lubec, it is about four miles south to this spectacular spot. 14. Buck Harbor at South Brooksville in the East Penobscot Bay Region is one of Maine's finest. Deep water approach either side of Harbor Island. Eggemoggin Reach extends south east between the Maine land and the Deer Isles. Aerial photograph. 15. Browns Head Light on the north west point of Vinal Haven Island guards the western entrance to Fox Island Thorofare. Beyond the Sugar Leaves and Crabtree Point, on North Haven Island, the Camden Hills accentuate the beauty seen from this spectacular spot. 16. Busy Beals Island in Washington County has a thriving lobster business. The bridge from Beals joins the mainland at Jonesport. 17. Mark Island Light, as seen from Schoodic Point Road, graces the entrance to Winter Harbor. It is now a private residence. 18. This Old Lombard Loghauler, the "only one in captivity", is on exhibition at the Lumberman's Museum, Patten, Maine. 19. Libby Island Light, at the entrance to Machias Bay on Southwest Island, Washington County, one of the many Island Sentinels guarding the rockbound coast of Maine. Aerial photograph. 20. At Kokadjo, Maine, this sign, beside the road that joins Greenville with Millinocket, Patten, Baxter State Park and the Allagash wilderness, expresses the sentiments of all lovers of God's Country. 21. At South Branch Ponds in Baxter State Park, shelters are available. Beyond these ponds the Pogy Notch Trail leads to Russel Pond. The Russel Pond Trail continues south between Russel Mountain and Turner Mountain, center, to Roaring Brook Camp Ground. Aerial photograph. 22. Middle Fowler Pond, in the northeast corner of Baxter State Park. The rainbow trout in this spring fed pond, nestled between Billfish Moutain and Bald Mountain, lure the fishermen over the three mile trail from the Mattagamon Road. Aerial photograph. 23. The Harbor at Stonington, on the southern shore of Deer Isle is sheltered from the southwest wind by Greens Head. Many lovely islands in this area. The Thoroughfare points towards Jericho Bay. 24. Mark Island Light in East Penobscot Bay is a welcome guide to fishermen and yachtsmen. Directly behind the lighthouse is Stonington and the entrance to Deer Island Thoroughfare. Aerial photograph. 25. Milbridge at the head of navigation on Narraguagus Bay. To the north, Cherryfield is at the head of tidewater on Narraguagus River. Aerial photograph. 26. At Prospect Harbor, the Light House and Astronautics Station illustrate the old and new methods of "Aid to navigation". 27. Ram Island Light. This flashing red light guides the mariner who uses Fisherman Island Passage. To the north is Ocean Point.. Aerial photograph. 28. Burnt Island Light on the west side of the entrance to Boothbay Harbor was built in 1821. Aerial photograph. 29. The Cuckolds. This light, directly south of Cape Newagen is dearly loved by visitors to the Boothbay region. 30. Pemaquid Light. Pemaquid Point. The streaked, metamorphic rock on this whole point beckons many visitors. 31. At Sullivan, beside U.S. Highway One, this view across Frenchman Bay shows part of the Mount Desert Hills. 1532 foot Cadillac Mountain, center, in Bar Harbor, is the highest land on the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A. 32. Bunkers Harbor, Maine. 33. Manticus Rock, on the Maine Coast, about 22 miles southeast of Rockland, is a favorite nesting place for seabirds, notably the Atlantic Puffin. This is a protected sanctuary. Aerial photograph (pilot George Robbins). 34. Thoreau Island, in Grand Lake Montagamon, commands an excellent view of Trout Brook Mountain in Baxter State Park. On his Allagash exploration of the Maine Woods, Henry David Thoreau, his companion and Indian guide Joe Polis, landed on this island July 30, 1857. Aerial photograph (pilot Rae Porter). 35. Allen Cove, Stonington. Lovely vistas in the Deer Isle region attract many famous artists. 36. Indian Island Light guards the entrance to Rockport Harbor. Aerial photograph. 37. Portland Head Light. This famous sentinel, built in 1790-1, guards the western approach to Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. Its first lighthouse keeper was appointed by George Washington. 38. Blacksmith shop for lumber camp of the 1890's (left). Reproduction of lumber camp for small crew in 1820, built without a nail (right). Lumbermen's Museum, Patten, Maine. 39. Patten is a lumbering, farming and manufacturing center. This is the Northern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness. Main Street points north, east of Mount Chase. Aerial photograph. 40. Egg Rock Light, at the entrance to Frenchman Bay, with its flashing red beacon, may be seen from the Ocean Drive and from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine. Aerial photograph. 41. The Deer Isle Bridge over Eggemoggin Reach is the gateway to an artist's paradise and to the greatest concentration of small islands on the Maine Coast, also on the coast of the U.S.A. Aerial photograph. 42. The EVERETT LIBBY crossing Blue Hill Bay. This staunch steel craft is one of several such ferries that serve Maine's large island communities, such as Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro and Swans Island. Aerial photograph. 43. Prospect Harbor, Maine. The Lighthouse and the Astronautics Station represent the old and the new methods of aids to navigation. To the west is Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor. Aerial photograph. 44. Saint Croix Island, now a National Monument, is located 10 miles south of Calais in the St. Croix River. The first settlement by Europeans north of Florida was on this island in 1604-05. Aerial photograph. 45. The Blaine House, Augusta, Maine. Official residence of Maine Governors since 1919 and a National Historic Landmark since 1964, this stately 28-room mansion was the home of James G. Blaine, Presidential Candidate in 1884. 46. Aerial view of Capitol Complex, Augusta, Maine. Included in this view are the Bulfinch-designed State Capitol Building, housing the State Legislative chambers; the State Office Building; and the new State-Library-Museum-Archives Building, dedicated in 1971. 47. Hendricks Head Light at West Southport, on the east side of the Sheepscot River, privately owned, is operated automatically. Aerial photograph. 48. This sign welcomes the traveler to the Lumberman's Museum located on the Shin Pond Road in Patten, Maine. 49. The Canada goose is a welcome visitor to the State of Maine. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 50. Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Complex design by Edwin Larrabee Barnes. Photograph by John Veltri. 51. Aerial view of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts over Western Cove, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Photograph by Margot Heugebauer. 52. Gulls gather to survey afternoon activities at this pier at Stonington. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 53. The doll sized Rock Hill Village sits by Route 15 in Stonington and has attracted visitors near and far for decades. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 54. Bartlett's Market at Stonington, Maine, has served area residents since 1899. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 55. These sturdy fishing boats ride at their moorings at Stonington, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 56. Fishing boats ride at their moorings off Urquhart's Pier at Bucks Harbor, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 57. The East Machias Congregational church was built in 1836. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 58. Mallard Ducks in autumn plumage. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 59. Aerial view of Bangor, Maine. Photograph by Luther Phillips. Published by Donald B. Phillips. 60. Road Map of the Deer Isles on the Coast of Maine. 61. "We were still in Maine". Published by Donald B. Phillips. 62. Road Map showing the approaches to Deer Island (Isle), Maine. Published by Donald B. Phillips.
  • Augustus D. Phillips, Robert Charlton, John Veltri, Margot Heugebauer, Donald B. Phillips, Luther Phillips
  • 62 Postcards
Larry Wescott Postcard Collection
Item:
  • 6994   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Other, Aerial
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Road
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Vessels, Boat
Creator:
  • Augustus D. Phillips, Robert Charlton, John Veltri, Margot Heugebauer, Donald B. Phillips, Luther Phillips
Place:
  • Maine
Collection:
  • Postcard
Object ID:
  • LWPC
Location:
  • Postcard Box 1
Pages:
  • 62 Postcards
Description:
Color postcards of Maine and surrounding region (New Brunswick, Canada). Several aerial photographs. Most photographs are by Augustus D. Phillips, unless otherwise specified. 1. Patten, the Northern Gateway to Baxter Park and the Southern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness is a lumbering and farming center. The Ashland road to the east of 2440' Mount Chase points north. Aerial photograph. 2. Between Stonington on Deer Isle and Crotch Island left, Deer Island Thorofare points a finger toward East Penobscot and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Summer Home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, now an international shrine. 4. Moose Peak Light on east end of Mistake Island is six miles south-east of Jonesport. Beyond Steel Harbor and Head Harbor Islands is Englishman Bay. 5. The fixed white light on Mulholland Point is a welcome guide to yachtsmen and fishermen who stem Lubec Narrows, that surges between Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada and Lubec, Maine. 6. From the northern tip of Campobello Island, the fixed red light at East Quoddy Head marks the deep water turning point between the Bay of Fundy, right and Head Harbor passage to Quoddy Bay, left. 7. Looking northwest over Castine, home of the Maine Maritime Academy. This peninsula between Penobscot Bay left and Bagaduce River has been held successively by the Indians, French, Dutch, English and Americans. Aerial photograph. 8. Looking north across the inner harbor and village of Blue Hill toward the October clothed 940' mountain that inspired the name. Aerial photograph. 9. The Burnham Tavern, built in 1770 by Job Burnham is the oldest building in eastern Maine and the only one with Revolutionary history. This museum, open to the public during the summer months, is listed on the Register of National Historic Places and is maintained by the Hannah Weston Chapter, DAR. 10. These sturdy canoes on the sandy shore of West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream are manufactured locally. 11. Isolated, waveswept Saddleback Ledge Light guards the entrance to East Penobscot Bay. To the west is Brimstone Island and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 12. The waterfront of Eastport, Maine. This easternmost city in the United States is on Moose Island, that separates Quoddy Bay from Cobscook Bay. Between the city and Cobscook Bay is the airport. Aerial photograph. 13. West Quoddy Head Light overlooking the Bay of Fundy at the entrance to Quoddy Roads marks the easternmost point of land in the USA. Leaving Route 189 at Lubec, it is about four miles south to this spectacular spot. 14. Buck Harbor at South Brooksville in the East Penobscot Bay Region is one of Maine's finest. Deep water approach either side of Harbor Island. Eggemoggin Reach extends south east between the Maine land and the Deer Isles. Aerial photograph. 15. Browns Head Light on the north west point of Vinal Haven Island guards the western entrance to Fox Island Thorofare. Beyond the Sugar Leaves and Crabtree Point, on North Haven Island, the Camden Hills accentuate the beauty seen from this spectacular spot. 16. Busy Beals Island in Washington County has a thriving lobster business. The bridge from Beals joins the mainland at Jonesport. 17. Mark Island Light, as seen from Schoodic Point Road, graces the entrance to Winter Harbor. It is now a private residence. 18. This Old Lombard Loghauler, the "only one in captivity", is on exhibition at the Lumberman's Museum, Patten, Maine. 19. Libby Island Light, at the entrance to Machias Bay on Southwest Island, Washington County, one of the many Island Sentinels guarding the rockbound coast of Maine. Aerial photograph. 20. At Kokadjo, Maine, this sign, beside the road that joins Greenville with Millinocket, Patten, Baxter State Park and the Allagash wilderness, expresses the sentiments of all lovers of God's Country. 21. At South Branch Ponds in Baxter State Park, shelters are available. Beyond these ponds the Pogy Notch Trail leads to Russel Pond. The Russel Pond Trail continues south between Russel Mountain and Turner Mountain, center, to Roaring Brook Camp Ground. Aerial photograph. 22. Middle Fowler Pond, in the northeast corner of Baxter State Park. The rainbow trout in this spring fed pond, nestled between Billfish Moutain and Bald Mountain, lure the fishermen over the three mile trail from the Mattagamon Road. Aerial photograph. 23. The Harbor at Stonington, on the southern shore of Deer Isle is sheltered from the southwest wind by Greens Head. Many lovely islands in this area. The Thoroughfare points towards Jericho Bay. 24. Mark Island Light in East Penobscot Bay is a welcome guide to fishermen and yachtsmen. Directly behind the lighthouse is Stonington and the entrance to Deer Island Thoroughfare. Aerial photograph. 25. Milbridge at the head of navigation on Narraguagus Bay. To the north, Cherryfield is at the head of tidewater on Narraguagus River. Aerial photograph. 26. At Prospect Harbor, the Light House and Astronautics Station illustrate the old and new methods of "Aid to navigation". 27. Ram Island Light. This flashing red light guides the mariner who uses Fisherman Island Passage. To the north is Ocean Point.. Aerial photograph. 28. Burnt Island Light on the west side of the entrance to Boothbay Harbor was built in 1821. Aerial photograph. 29. The Cuckolds. This light, directly south of Cape Newagen is dearly loved by visitors to the Boothbay region. 30. Pemaquid Light. Pemaquid Point. The streaked, metamorphic rock on this whole point beckons many visitors. 31. At Sullivan, beside U.S. Highway One, this view across Frenchman Bay shows part of the Mount Desert Hills. 1532 foot Cadillac Mountain, center, in Bar Harbor, is the highest land on the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A. 32. Bunkers Harbor, Maine. 33. Manticus Rock, on the Maine Coast, about 22 miles southeast of Rockland, is a favorite nesting place for seabirds, notably the Atlantic Puffin. This is a protected sanctuary. Aerial photograph (pilot George Robbins). 34. Thoreau Island, in Grand Lake Montagamon, commands an excellent view of Trout Brook Mountain in Baxter State Park. On his Allagash exploration of the Maine Woods, Henry David Thoreau, his companion and Indian guide Joe Polis, landed on this island July 30, 1857. Aerial photograph (pilot Rae Porter). 35. Allen Cove, Stonington. Lovely vistas in the Deer Isle region attract many famous artists. 36. Indian Island Light guards the entrance to Rockport Harbor. Aerial photograph. 37. Portland Head Light. This famous sentinel, built in 1790-1, guards the western approach to Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. Its first lighthouse keeper was appointed by George Washington. 38. Blacksmith shop for lumber camp of the 1890's (left). Reproduction of lumber camp for small crew in 1820, built without a nail (right). Lumbermen's Museum, Patten, Maine. 39. Patten is a lumbering, farming and manufacturing center. This is the Northern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness. Main Street points north, east of Mount Chase. Aerial photograph. 40. Egg Rock Light, at the entrance to Frenchman Bay, with its flashing red beacon, may be seen from the Ocean Drive and from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine. Aerial photograph. 41. The Deer Isle Bridge over Eggemoggin Reach is the gateway to an artist's paradise and to the greatest concentration of small islands on the Maine Coast, also on the coast of the U.S.A. Aerial photograph. 42. The EVERETT LIBBY crossing Blue Hill Bay. This staunch steel craft is one of several such ferries that serve Maine's large island communities, such as Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro and Swans Island. Aerial photograph. 43. Prospect Harbor, Maine. The Lighthouse and the Astronautics Station represent the old and the new methods of aids to navigation. To the west is Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor. Aerial photograph. 44. Saint Croix Island, now a National Monument, is located 10 miles south of Calais in the St. Croix River. The first settlement by Europeans north of Florida was on this island in 1604-05. Aerial photograph. 45. The Blaine House, Augusta, Maine. Official residence of Maine Governors since 1919 and a National Historic Landmark since 1964, this stately 28-room mansion was the home of James G. Blaine, Presidential Candidate in 1884. 46. Aerial view of Capitol Complex, Augusta, Maine. Included in this view are the Bulfinch-designed State Capitol Building, housing the State Legislative chambers; the State Office Building; and the new State-Library-Museum-Archives Building, dedicated in 1971. 47. Hendricks Head Light at West Southport, on the east side of the Sheepscot River, privately owned, is operated automatically. Aerial photograph. 48. This sign welcomes the traveler to the Lumberman's Museum located on the Shin Pond Road in Patten, Maine. 49. The Canada goose is a welcome visitor to the State of Maine. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 50. Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Complex design by Edwin Larrabee Barnes. Photograph by John Veltri. 51. Aerial view of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts over Western Cove, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Photograph by Margot Heugebauer. 52. Gulls gather to survey afternoon activities at this pier at Stonington. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 53. The doll sized Rock Hill Village sits by Route 15 in Stonington and has attracted visitors near and far for decades. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 54. Bartlett's Market at Stonington, Maine, has served area residents since 1899. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 55. These sturdy fishing boats ride at their moorings at Stonington, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 56. Fishing boats ride at their moorings off Urquhart's Pier at Bucks Harbor, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 57. The East Machias Congregational church was built in 1836. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 58. Mallard Ducks in autumn plumage. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 59. Aerial view of Bangor, Maine. Photograph by Luther Phillips. Published by Donald B. Phillips. 60. Road Map of the Deer Isles on the Coast of Maine. 61. "We were still in Maine". Published by Donald B. Phillips. 62. Road Map showing the approaches to Deer Island (Isle), Maine. Published by Donald B. Phillips. [show more]
1527Remembrances of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's.
  • Charles S. Hamlin
  • 1934-1935
  • 41
  • typescript (2 copies)
Remembrances of Mount Desert
Item:
  • 1527   
Type:
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Charles S. Hamlin
Date:
  • 1934-1935
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0036 CSH
Location:
  • General Collection Box 1
Pages:
  • 41
Medium:
  • typescript (2 copies)
Description:
Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's.