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: A: 1834-1841 Out of the woods (Item 7413) B: 1842-1872 Boom town (Item 7414) C: 1873-1895 Turning the tide (Item 7415) D: 1896-1911 A new century (Item 7416) E: 1912-1931 Out of the ashes (Item 7417) F: 1932-1945 The lean years (Item 7418) G:1946-1968 Prosperous peace (Item 7419) H: 1969-1984 Building on past (Item 7420)
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: A: 1834-1841 Out of the woods (Item 7413) B: 1842-1872 Boom town (Item 7414) C: 1873-1895 Turning the tide (Item 7415) D: 1896-1911 A new century (Item 7416) E: 1912-1931 Out of the ashes (Item 7417) F: 1932-1945 The lean years (Item 7418) G:1946-1968 Prosperous peace (Item 7419) H: 1969-1984 Building on past (Item 7420) [show more]
Program of recitations presented under the Library's Public Performance Program, organized by Judith Blank. Jeff McKeen, host Ted Spurling Sr. (Islesford) Elizabeth Carlson (Swan's Island) Bob Quinn (Eagle Island) Includes old favorites by: Robert W. Service, Ruth Moore, Holman Day (by Jeff McKeen) Rachel Field, poems from childhood (by Ted Spurling) Original poems from Swan's Island (by Betty Carlson) Several other original poems of Eagle Island (written in the 1930's by Bonney Quinn, read from the original manuscript by his nephew, Bob Quinn). Recorded in the Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Library.
Description: Program of recitations presented under the Library's Public Performance Program, organized by Judith Blank. Jeff McKeen, host Ted Spurling Sr. (Islesford) Elizabeth Carlson (Swan's Island) Bob Quinn (Eagle Island) Includes old favorites by: Robert W. Service, Ruth Moore, Holman Day (by Jeff McKeen) Rachel Field, poems from childhood (by Ted Spurling) Original poems from Swan's Island (by Betty Carlson) Several other original poems of Eagle Island (written in the 1930's by Bonney Quinn, read from the original manuscript by his nephew, Bob Quinn). Recorded in the Mellon Room, Northeast Harbor Library. [show more]
Description: Tercentenary of the Landing of the Popham Colony at the mouth of the Kennebec river. August 29, 1907. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX).
Description: A brief review of some historical and industrial incidents in the Puritan "New English Canaan," still the Land of Promise. Published by the Old Colony Trust Company of Boston, commemorating the Tercentenary of the First Landing at Plymouth in 1620 (MCMXX).
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.
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.
A Massachusetts Historical Society picture book. Contains several historical maps and portraits. Twenty-second in a series of picture books issued yearly since 1954 by the Massachusetts Historical Society.
Description: A Massachusetts Historical Society picture book. Contains several historical maps and portraits. Twenty-second in a series of picture books issued yearly since 1954 by the Massachusetts Historical Society.
The Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell and his encounters with the Indians; including a particular account of the Pequauket Battle, with a history of that Tribe; and a reprint of Rev. Thomas Symmes Sermon.
Description: The Expeditions of Capt. John Lovewell and his encounters with the Indians; including a particular account of the Pequauket Battle, with a history of that Tribe; and a reprint of Rev. Thomas Symmes Sermon.
Description: Story of the German submarine and release of two crewmen spies at Hancock Point on November 29, 1944 as told by one of the boat's engineers.
Recollections of U.S. and Soviet Vets from the Linkup in World War II at the Mulde and Elbe Rivers on April 25, 1945. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch of Islesford who witnessed the meeting. Letter from Mr. Belousovitch to Bob Pyle with copies of accounts of the American Russian meeting at the Elbe River on April 25, l945.
Description: Recollections of U.S. and Soviet Vets from the Linkup in World War II at the Mulde and Elbe Rivers on April 25, 1945. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch of Islesford who witnessed the meeting. Letter from Mr. Belousovitch to Bob Pyle with copies of accounts of the American Russian meeting at the Elbe River on April 25, l945.
Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded.
Description: Soviet American Linkup as recalled by veterans who witnessed the event on April 25, 1945 on the Mulde and Elbe Rivers. Given to library by Igor Belousovitch who photographed the event as it unfolded.
Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark.
Description: Newsletter sent to soldiers during WWII with news of Mount Desert Island, a collection kept by Wilma Eaton and given to the library in her memory by her brother Hoyt Clark.
Letters from Henry Kelley (Emerson?) to his mother, Ada Emerson, in Indian River, ME describing his Civil War encampment with the Maine 10th Regiment at Camp Washburn, MD & Harper's Ferry, VA. Given to library by Carl Kelley.
Description: Letters from Henry Kelley (Emerson?) to his mother, Ada Emerson, in Indian River, ME describing his Civil War encampment with the Maine 10th Regiment at Camp Washburn, MD & Harper's Ferry, VA. Given to library by Carl Kelley.
Copy of an article about Civil War Reenactments by Joseph Smith, teacher at Mt. Desert Elementary School in early 1980's. Mr. Smith was actively involved with the Maine Civil War Company reenactment group.
Description: Copy of an article about Civil War Reenactments by Joseph Smith, teacher at Mt. Desert Elementary School in early 1980's. Mr. Smith was actively involved with the Maine Civil War Company reenactment group.
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.
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.
"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.
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]