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2217100 years in Maine (Part Four)
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, World War I
  • Places
"Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution
  • Wayne E. Reilly
  • 11/2/1999
  • newspaper
Description:
"Witnesses to History" is Part Four of a commemorative series celebrating: hundred years of Maine life. This copy covers WWI, (1914-1918)----The Health Care Revolution
2187150th Anniversary of the Founding of Seal Harbor in 1809
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Town
Commemorative issue of the Bar Harbor Times with many articles of Seal Harbor's historic places, early settlers and summer residents.
  • 8/20/1959
  • 4
  • newspaper
Description:
Commemorative issue of the Bar Harbor Times with many articles of Seal Harbor's historic places, early settlers and summer residents.
22631641 Manuscript
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Organizations
  • Other, History
  • People
Inscription: A gift from: Cicely Saunders St. Christopher's Hospice Sydenham, London, England July 1970 To: Evelyn R. ... & Robert who had World Health Fellowship to do study, work and research at the Hospice for the terminally ill cancer patient
  • 1641
  • 1 folded booklet, 1 transcript
  • fair/delicate
Description:
Inscription: A gift from: Cicely Saunders St. Christopher's Hospice Sydenham, London, England July 1970 To: Evelyn R. ... & Robert who had World Health Fellowship to do study, work and research at the Hospice for the terminally ill cancer patient
22181999...Looking Back
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Looking back on past 100 years on Mount Desert Island
  • 12/30/1999
  • newspaper
Description:
Looking back on past 100 years on Mount Desert Island
18582 diaries of Phelps's families, covering 1899-1948
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Other, History
  • People
A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108
  • Mrs. Austin Phelps, Joseph Phelps
Description:
A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108
1915A list of Settlers of part of MDI granted to John Bernard
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
A soft covered red notebook containing a copy from Maine State Archives listing (A21IR20:4-8 Box44) settlers on the part of MDI granted to John Bernard. Comments & lists have been copied by R. Pyle
  • 1785
  • 3
  • photocopy
Description:
A soft covered red notebook containing a copy from Maine State Archives listing (A21IR20:4-8 Box44) settlers on the part of MDI granted to John Bernard. Comments & lists have been copied by R. Pyle
1997A Playground Contested; Bar Harbor Natives versus Rusticators, 1875-1925
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert Island.
  • Lynne Nelson Manion
  • 2001
  • 18
  • typescript
Description:
Copy of article by L. Manion submitted for publication in Island History Journal contrasting the economic and social life of summer and year-round residents of Mount Desert 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
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.
2214A Time Line of History in the Twentieth Century
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places
"Maine Diary" is Part Five of a Commemorative Series Celebrating 100 Years of Maine Life, 1900-1909.
  • 12/14/1999
  • newspaper
Description:
"Maine Diary" is Part Five of a Commemorative Series Celebrating 100 Years of Maine Life, 1900-1909.
2052American Civil War at Mount Desert
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • Places, Island
Copy of Memorial Day address of Robert R. Pyle, Library Director, at the annual ceremony at the Joseph Musetti Park. The address was a remembrance on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 5/30/2011
  • 4
  • typescript, 2 copies
Description:
Copy of Memorial Day address of Robert R. Pyle, Library Director, at the annual ceremony at the Joseph Musetti Park. The address was a remembrance on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
1999An Abbreviated History of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Other, History
  • Places, Island
Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
  • Henry T. Reath
  • 2000
  • 6
  • typescript
Description:
Small booklet summarizing sections of the book "Mt. Desert - An Informal History (ed. by Gunnar Hansen) and embellished with personal observations of Henry Reath.
7192Asticou and the War
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Other, History
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
  • 3
  • good
7191Asticou Celebratory Menu 1604-1954
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Gala
  • Other, History
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
Asticou Celebratory Menu, in French and English, in honor of the three hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Island of Mount Desert by Samuel De Champlain, September 5, 1604. September 5, 1954
  • 1954
  • 8
  • 1 menu
  • good
Description:
Asticou Celebratory Menu, in French and English, in honor of the three hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of the Island of Mount Desert by Samuel De Champlain, September 5, 1604. September 5, 1954
1934Asticou: History of Inn and an Era
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
  • Katherine Barr
  • 1999
  • 20
  • 2 books
Description:
A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
1928Asticou Northeast Harbor, Maine
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Other, History
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
A very informative brochure with text and great photographs of the Asticou Inn & scenery both inside & out.
  • George A. Savage
Description:
A very informative brochure with text and great photographs of the Asticou Inn & scenery both inside & out.
2171Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Civic
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
  • Cheryl Olson & Joan H. Smith (editors)
  • 6/28/1984
Description:
This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: 1834-1841 Out of the woods 1842-1872 Boom town 1873-1895 Turning the tide 1896-1911 A new century 1912-1931 Out of the ashes 1932-1945 The lean years 1946-1968 Prosperous peace 1969-1984 Building on past
1958Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
"It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives.
  • Mark Condon
  • 2001
  • 48
  • magazine
Description:
"It is a special tribute to the town of Bar Harbor, a diverse community surrounded by extraordinary scenery that inspired the original name, Eden. The magazine focuses on the rich heritage that created this community - how the town evolved from a fishing and farming community to a summer haven for wealthy socialites to a first-class tourist destination." Articles in this issue include: 1. A town they called Eden 2. Living on the Rocks 3. Boating to Bar Harbor 4. Bar Harbor's First Settlers 5. An island on fire 6. An education in ecology 7. Searching for a rustic life 8. A Cottage culture 9. A tale of Two Labs 10. Acaidia: One of America's Jewels 11. A friendly group 12. A bright future 13. Maps of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island Magazine available in the Archives. [show more]
2170Bar Harbor Record, 1796-1896 Centennial Souvenir Edition
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton)
  • August 1896
  • book
Description:
The Leading County Paper & the only Society Journal on MDI. This copy contains information & photographs from 1796-1896 relating to Bar Harbor. (Gift from Donald Norton)
2222"Between the Hills" and its 100 year old church.
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Town
Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
  • Horace H. Leavitt
  • 1940
  • newspaper
Description:
Historical address of Dr. Horace Leavitt on the 100th anniversary of the Somesville Union Meeting House. He traces early history of Somesville and many families. Bar Harbor Times, September 19, 1940.
1540Bibliography of Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Document, List, Bibliography
  • Other, History
  • Other, Literature
  • Places, Island
Comprehensive list of books, journals, and other printed media of Mount Desert Island and environs.
  • Donald W. Norton
  • 1985
  • 2 copies
  • typescript
Description:
Comprehensive list of books, journals, and other printed media of Mount Desert Island and environs.
2223Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1961
  • newspaper
Description:
Special Edition of Bar Harbor Times covering 200 years in articles and photographs. August 1961.
1938Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks.
  • Robert Suminsby
  • August 5, 1989
  • 7
  • typescript
Description:
A blue pamphlet containing a bicentennial speech written and delivered by Robert Suminsby. It contains some history of the town and a great deal of "colorful" notes of folks.
1727Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Maine
  • Document, List
  • Businesses, Architectural Business
  • Other, History
  • People
Historical Checklist of landscape architects in Maine.
  • Earle G. Shettleworth Jr.
  • 1987
  • 12
  • 1 original, 1 photocopy
Description:
Historical Checklist of landscape architects in Maine.
1893Cabot, the mysterious sailor who gave England rights to North American
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, History
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497.
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • 1971
  • pages 12-21
  • magazine
Description:
Excerpts from Morison's book, The European Discovery of America (1971), about Cabot's voyages to North America beginning in 1497.
2063Celebrate! 250
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations
  • Other, History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island. File contains brochures and articles of the planned events.
  • 2011
  • 9
  • newspaper, photocopy
Description:
Mount Desert Island Historical Society collaborates with other island organizations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the island. File contains brochures and articles of the planned events.