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| 1726 | Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast |
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| Chapters 2 and 3 of Samuel Drake's book which deals with the history, geography, and ecology of Mount Desert Island. Many photographs included. |
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Description: Chapters 2 and 3 of Samuel Drake's book which deals with the history, geography, and ecology of Mount Desert Island. Many photographs included. | |||
| 1846 | Translation of Samuel Hadlock Jr.'s Journal |
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| Professor Sawtelle's translation (presumed) of Sam Hadlock Jr.'s journal of his European traveling show with Eskimo George Niagungitok and Mary ?. Includes a short biography of Hadlock's life on Cranberry Island. Sent to R. Pyle by Hugh Dwelley. biography of Sam Hadlock on Cranberry Island. Journal dates from 1822-1826. |
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Description: Professor Sawtelle's translation (presumed) of Sam Hadlock Jr.'s journal of his European traveling show with Eskimo George Niagungitok and Mary ?. Includes a short biography of Hadlock's life on Cranberry Island. Sent to R. Pyle by Hugh Dwelley. biography of Sam Hadlock on Cranberry Island. Journal dates from 1822-1826. | |||
| 2158 | MDI Tomorrow: a source book and a workbook on the preferred future of Mount Desert Island |
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| Consists of a profile of MDI, a description of what the island may come to be, based on current trends, and a preferred future, based on conversations with a cross-section of MDI residents and their leaders. |
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Description: Consists of a profile of MDI, a description of what the island may come to be, based on current trends, and a preferred future, based on conversations with a cross-section of MDI residents and their leaders. | ||||
| 2236 | Excerpts from the Log of the Hobo USN Patrol Boat #783 |
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| A booklet about the USN Patrol Boat #783 in 1917, Botswain George R. Hadlock, Commanding. There is a copy of photograph of boat, crew & log excerpts from 4/1917-11/1918. |
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Description: A booklet about the USN Patrol Boat #783 in 1917, Botswain George R. Hadlock, Commanding. There is a copy of photograph of boat, crew & log excerpts from 4/1917-11/1918. | ||||
| 1609 | Bar Harbor, The Swimming Club |
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| A hard bound booklet containing information about Bar Harbor Swimming Club, list of members, many copies of advertisements and photographs pertaining to summer colony. |
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Description: A hard bound booklet containing information about Bar Harbor Swimming Club, list of members, many copies of advertisements and photographs pertaining to summer colony. | |||||
| 1941 | Conservationists buy 125 acres |
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| A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh. |
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Description: A partnership of Maine Heritage Trust and several of its members earned the property with an $815,000 bid. This consisted of 125 acres of meadow, woodland and salt marsh. | |||
| 1996 | Bar Harbor Horse Show a Great Success |
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| Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions. |
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Description: Downloaded copy of a special article in the New York Times about summer events in Bar Harbor and Northeast Harbor. Included are riding events, yacht races, golf, private dinners, garden parties, dances, and play productions. | ||||
| 1998 | Kimball House Story |
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| Copies of newspaper articles (Parts I and II) about the history of the Kimball House prior to before being demolished in the fall of 1966. Also a copy of the public auction flyer listing furnishings for sale in Aug. 1966. Nancy Ho has the originals. |
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Description: Copies of newspaper articles (Parts I and II) about the history of the Kimball House prior to before being demolished in the fall of 1966. Also a copy of the public auction flyer listing furnishings for sale in Aug. 1966. Nancy Ho has the originals. | |||
| 2041 | Hancock County... a Rockbound Paradise |
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| Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn. |
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Description: Copy of book section about the history of Mount Desert, specifically Seal Harbor. Many Photographs: J. D. Rockefeller Jr. riding in car, building sidewalk at Seal Harbor Village Green, Otter Creek Sewing Circle, Hollis Wright's fur trapping barn. | |||
| 2072 | Hadlock's Eskimos in New York 1821 |
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| Copy of reprint by Hugh Dwelley about the Eskimos George Niagungitok and Mary Coonunnak with recently found information of them after they board Capt. Hadlock's ship in Labrador in 1820 and appear in England nearly a year later. |
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Description: Copy of reprint by Hugh Dwelley about the Eskimos George Niagungitok and Mary Coonunnak with recently found information of them after they board Capt. Hadlock's ship in Labrador in 1820 and appear in England nearly a year later. | ||||
| 2094 | Clippings |
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| Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day |
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| 2099 | Hands across the Equator |
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| A page from the Boston Globe newspaper, describing Mrs. George Shattock personal involvement in organizing The Pan American Society, and many other accomplishments. |
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Description: A page from the Boston Globe newspaper, describing Mrs. George Shattock personal involvement in organizing The Pan American Society, and many other accomplishments. | |||
| 2110 | The Lichen collections of Merritt Fernald and Elmer Merrill. |
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| Biographical information on Merritt Fernald and Elmer Merrill, Botanists, and lists of their lichen collections. |
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Description: Biographical information on Merritt Fernald and Elmer Merrill, Botanists, and lists of their lichen collections. | |||
| 1654 | Acadia National Park |
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| Newspaper article about land in Gouldsboro donated by Julia Workman for Acadia National Park. |
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Description: Newspaper article about land in Gouldsboro donated by Julia Workman for Acadia National Park. | ||||
| 1739 | Library Gift to California |
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| Description of Beatrix Farrand's gift to the University of California at Berkeley of the vast collection of books on landscape design. |
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Description: Description of Beatrix Farrand's gift to the University of California at Berkeley of the vast collection of books on landscape design. | |||
| 1741 | Two Women's Legacy - Jekyll and Farrand |
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| Professional friendship of landscape architects Gertrude Jeckyll and Beatrix Farrand and their inspirational designs in gardens in the United States and England. |
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Description: Professional friendship of landscape architects Gertrude Jeckyll and Beatrix Farrand and their inspirational designs in gardens in the United States and England. | ||||
| 1746 | Beatrix Farrand's Plans on Exhibit at Hist. Soc. |
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| Beatrix Farrand to present landscape plans at Village Improvement Society meeting in Bar Harbor. |
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Description: Beatrix Farrand to present landscape plans at Village Improvement Society meeting in Bar Harbor. | ||||
| 1781 | Parker Fennelly, Maine born Actor, Never Tells His Age |
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| Articles about Northeast-Harbor-born actor, Parker Fennelly, as he celebrates his 40th anniversary in show business. |
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Description: Articles about Northeast-Harbor-born actor, Parker Fennelly, as he celebrates his 40th anniversary in show business. | |||
| 6996 | Mrs. Brooke Astor |
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| Article about Mrs. Brooke Astor: her home in Northeast Harbor and her role in the Vincent Astor Foundation. Shows 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor as a young woman and 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor serving tea in Northeast Harbor. Published in "Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor" by Sotheby's, 2012. |
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Description: Article about Mrs. Brooke Astor: her home in Northeast Harbor and her role in the Vincent Astor Foundation. Shows 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor as a young woman and 1 photograph of Mrs. Astor serving tea in Northeast Harbor. Published in "Property from the Estate of Brooke Astor" by Sotheby's, 2012. | ||||||
| 1873 | Adventures on Mount Desert |
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| 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 |
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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 | |||
| 1900 | The Identities of Mr. Nathaniel Rogers |
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| Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School. |
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Description: Copy of an article by John Wilmerding tracing the name changes of the now-known Fitz Hugh Lane from Nathaniel Rogers to Fitz Henry Lane to the present Fitz Hugh. Photographs of art work are included. He was not considered part of the Hudson River School. | |||
| 1907 | The Last WASP Enclave |
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| On MDI, off the coast of Maine, our man observes the Rockefellers at rest and decides to go native. The description of Island & customs are great. Published on GQ, September 1991 |
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Description: On MDI, off the coast of Maine, our man observes the Rockefellers at rest and decides to go native. The description of Island & customs are great. Published on GQ, September 1991 | |||
| 2021 | Yourcenar House, Northeast Harbor |
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| Short article about the simple architecture and interior design of the Marguerite Yourcenar house in Northeast Harbor Yourcenar house, "Petite Plaisance," on Shore Road in Northeast Harbor. Photographs. |
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Description: Short article about the simple architecture and interior design of the Marguerite Yourcenar house in Northeast Harbor Yourcenar house, "Petite Plaisance," on Shore Road in Northeast Harbor. Photographs. | |||
| 2022 | From Champlain to Tomorrow |
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| Article about the inception of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust largely inspired by Peggy Rockefeller to protect, conserve private lands along the Maine coast. Published in Down East Magazine, 1974. |
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Description: Article about the inception of the Maine Coast Heritage Trust largely inspired by Peggy Rockefeller to protect, conserve private lands along the Maine coast. Published in Down East Magazine, 1974. | |||
| 2026 | Flower bedtime |
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| Preparing the Thuya Gardens for winter at the hands of Priscilla Hutton, head gardener. Published in Down East Magazine, October 2010. |
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Description: Preparing the Thuya Gardens for winter at the hands of Priscilla Hutton, head gardener. Published in Down East Magazine, October 2010. |
