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.
Book containing a collection of seventeen Reef Point Garden Bulletins: August 1946, November 1947, September 1948, August 1949, July 1950, August 1950, August 1951, June 1952, January 1953, June 1953, June 1954, July 1954, August 1954, August 1955, June 1956 (No. 15), June 1956 (No. 16), Vol. 1 No. 17.
Description: Book containing a collection of seventeen Reef Point Garden Bulletins: August 1946, November 1947, September 1948, August 1949, July 1950, August 1950, August 1951, June 1952, January 1953, June 1953, June 1954, July 1954, August 1954, August 1955, June 1956 (No. 15), June 1956 (No. 16), Vol. 1 No. 17.
Collection of fourteen Reef Point Garden Bulletins (several items of each bulletin): August 1946, November 1947, September 1948, August 1949, July 1950, August 1950, August 1951, June 1952, January 1953, June 1953, June 1954, July 1954, August 1954.
Description: Collection of fourteen Reef Point Garden Bulletins (several items of each bulletin): August 1946, November 1947, September 1948, August 1949, July 1950, August 1950, August 1951, June 1952, January 1953, June 1953, June 1954, July 1954, August 1954.
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.
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.
Rare red-bound book by Charles Savage and C. Scott White tracing the history of archives the Asticou Terraces with Photographs, brochures, budget info., descriptions, and comments. Dedicated in honor of Joseph H. Curtis; in memory of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 1 disc with digital images of pages.
Description: Rare red-bound book by Charles Savage and C. Scott White tracing the history of archives the Asticou Terraces with Photographs, brochures, budget info., descriptions, and comments. Dedicated in honor of Joseph H. Curtis; in memory of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 1 disc with digital images of pages.
"Originally published in 1899 in The Century Magazine and in book form in 1904 by the American Unitarian Association under the title of: John Gilley, Maine farmer and fisherman."
Description: "Originally published in 1899 in The Century Magazine and in book form in 1904 by the American Unitarian Association under the title of: John Gilley, Maine farmer and fisherman."
Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
Description: Small essay outlining Mr. Eliot's thoughts about the development of Mount Desert as a pleasure and health resort with regards to environment, marine activity (sailing and fishing), locally grown food, and the economy (creating jobs for locals.)
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
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
Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885).
Description: Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885).
History, Biography and Literature about the southern coast of Maine esp. MDI. Accompanying this literature are copies of photographs for Mr. Pyle & a copy of "The New Iliad".
Description: History, Biography and Literature about the southern coast of Maine esp. MDI. Accompanying this literature are copies of photographs for Mr. Pyle & a copy of "The New Iliad".
- Vol. 45, No. 9, September 1953: Wiscasset, Maine, a northern Williamsburg, by F. Wenderoth Saunders (p. 19-23) - Vol. 56, No. 4, April 1963: A visit to Campobello, by Eleanor Roosevelt (p. 2-7)
Description: - Vol. 45, No. 9, September 1953: Wiscasset, Maine, a northern Williamsburg, by F. Wenderoth Saunders (p. 19-23) - Vol. 56, No. 4, April 1963: A visit to Campobello, by Eleanor Roosevelt (p. 2-7)
Frances Eliot reminisces in this essay of summer days in Northeast Harbor with Charles Eliot, President of Harvard Univ. (her father-in-law). She was the wife of Rev. Samuel Eliot.
Description: Frances Eliot reminisces in this essay of summer days in Northeast Harbor with Charles Eliot, President of Harvard Univ. (her father-in-law). She was the wife of Rev. Samuel Eliot.
Description: History-census reprinted and distributed by the Western Somerset Historical Society, David Bishop, President, Box 92, North New Portland, Maine 04961.
Description: History-census reprinted and distributed by the Western Somerset Historical Society, David Bishop, President, Box 92, North New Portland, Maine 04961.
Description: History-census reprinted and distributed by the Western Somerset Historical Society, David Bishop, President, Box 92, North New Portland, Maine 04961.
A clipping from a newspaper article about Mrs. Harriet M. Lyman, 80, who saw Mt. Desert Develop from Fishing Villages to World-famed Resort, also a Photograph of Mrs. Lyman.
Description: A clipping from a newspaper article about Mrs. Harriet M. Lyman, 80, who saw Mt. Desert Develop from Fishing Villages to World-famed Resort, also a Photograph of Mrs. Lyman.