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1894Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
  • Adney Boothby
  • 1863
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
1896Letters to Ada Emerson
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
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.
  • Henry Kelley
  • 1859-1864
  • photocopy
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.
1903Battle of Norwood's Cove
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
  • Ted Spurling Sr.
  • 2002
  • pages 13-15
  • newspaper
Description:
Article about the Battle of Norwood's Cove based on a story by Ted Spurling, Sr. Reported as a skirmish between men of Mount Desert Island and the British Navy in the 19th century.
1905Beyond the book
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • Other, Literature
Transcription of talk at University of Maine, based on book: Crossing lines
  • Judith S. Goldstein
  • 1993
  • 27
  • typescript
Description:
Transcription of talk at University of Maine, based on book: Crossing lines
1922Gymkhana
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Events
3 Pamphlets concerning the Gymkhana which will take place @ 2:30 P.M. on Mrs. Bowler's field, near the Clifton Slip, sports events
  • 8/16/1905
  • 3 pamphlets
Description:
3 Pamphlets concerning the Gymkhana which will take place @ 2:30 P.M. on Mrs. Bowler's field, near the Clifton Slip, sports events
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.
2010Night Sledding
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Events
Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies.
  • Edith Favour
  • 1991
  • page 80
  • magazine
Description:
Brief sketch of winter and snow sledding in Northeast Harbor published in Down East Magazine. 2 copies.
2039Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • People
World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
  • Clark Hoyt
  • 11/21/2010
  • 57
  • typescript
Description:
World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
2045Healing Power of the Wild Provides a Warming Winter Tale
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Events
Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack.
  • Tom Hennessey
  • 1995
  • 2
  • photocopy
Description:
Rick Savage's story of hunting with his uncles Frank and Red Johnson and the aftermath of Frank's heart attack.
2089Remarks on Retirement
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Bob Pyle's remarks to the Mount Desert residents, trustees, staff and family at the Library's "Open House" in Oct. 2011 honoring his 40+ years of service to the library.
  • Memorial Service for Robert R. Pyle
  • 10/26/2011
  • 2
Description:
Bob Pyle's remarks to the Mount Desert residents, trustees, staff and family at the Library's "Open House" in Oct. 2011 honoring his 40+ years of service to the library.
2091Neighborhood House Lecture Course Poster
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War I
Posters announcing a Neighborhood House lecture series of Rev. Chas. F. Lee on the war. 1: Causes and Coming of the War 2: How Europe was saved at the Marne 3: Why are we in the war
  • 1917 ca
  • 2
Description:
Posters announcing a Neighborhood House lecture series of Rev. Chas. F. Lee on the war. 1: Causes and Coming of the War 2: How Europe was saved at the Marne 3: Why are we in the war
2123Terrorism: Is Retaliation Enough?
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events
Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page.
  • Moorhead C. Kennedy
  • 2003
  • typescript
  • 3 pages
Description:
Copy of a paper submitted to The Boston Globe for possible addition to the op-ed page.
2131Administration Blocks Ex-Hostages' Bid for Damages From Iran
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events
Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
  • Glenn Kessler
  • 2006
  • 4
  • typescript
Description:
Hostages held in Iran from Nov. 1978-Jan. 1980 denied compensation from Iranian assets. Moorhead Kennedy of Mount Desert was among the hostages.
2135A Merrie Christmas to Ye
  • Image, Art, Other Art
  • Events
Holiday card with church, Santa and reindeer.
  • Augustus D. Phillips
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Holiday card with church, Santa and reindeer.
2194Island Breeze
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Places, Golf Course
Weekly newspaper published in summer months for SW Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue contains article about the first tournament at Northeast Harbor Golf Club.
  • 8-4-1897
  • newspaper
Description:
Weekly newspaper published in summer months for SW Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. This issue contains article about the first tournament at Northeast Harbor Golf Club.
2209Happy 2000!
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
World celebrates arrival of new millennium with pageants and fireworks. Article includes the best photographs of 1999.
  • Ted Anthony
  • 1/1/2000
Description:
World celebrates arrival of new millennium with pageants and fireworks. Article includes the best photographs of 1999.
1493Gymkhana
  • Document, Program
  • Events
Program for Gymkhana held Wednesday August 12, 1908 on Kimball's field in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
  • 1 program with pencil notes in the margins
  • program
Description:
Program for Gymkhana held Wednesday August 12, 1908 on Kimball's field in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
1505Penobscot Journal
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
February 14, 1832
  • 1832
  • Vol. 1, No. 28
  • newspaper
  • very fragile
Description:
February 14, 1832
1507Bangor Courier
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
October 15, 1833
  • 1833
  • Vol. 1, No. 16
  • newspaper
  • very fragile
Description:
October 15, 1833
1572Newsletter - Mount Desert Muse
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events
  • Organizations
  • Organizations, School Institution
2 newsletters: Summer 2005, Spring 2007 Town of Mount Desert newsletter featuring articles on Broadband internet service, schools, public works, fire department, and summer residents association.
  • Mount Desert
  • 2005-2007
Description:
2 newsletters: Summer 2005, Spring 2007 Town of Mount Desert newsletter featuring articles on Broadband internet service, schools, public works, fire department, and summer residents association.
1578Prohibition Liquor Seizure Recalled
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
Copy of a 1932 story by Lewis Hersey about the raid on a Lamoine farm where barrels and cases of illegal liquor were seized by revenue officers.
  • Lewis Hersey
  • 1976
Description:
Copy of a 1932 story by Lewis Hersey about the raid on a Lamoine farm where barrels and cases of illegal liquor were seized by revenue officers.
1582Memorial Day Address
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
Memorial Day address given by Harry R. Neilson, Jr. in Northeast Harbor.
  • Harry R. Neilson Jr.
  • 1990
Description:
Memorial Day address given by Harry R. Neilson, Jr. in Northeast Harbor.
1680A Memorial Project
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • Object, Site Marker, Monument
  • People
The Photograph of the Memorial is in Photograph Collection #1304. This is the History of the Downeast Chapter, lists of men lost in action in WWII, dedication at Maine Maritime Academy.
  • Lawrence Bartlett
  • 11/11/1998
  • 19
Description:
The Photograph of the Memorial is in Photograph Collection #1304. This is the History of the Downeast Chapter, lists of men lost in action in WWII, dedication at Maine Maritime Academy.
1720Speech at Husson College Business Breakfast.
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
Text of Moorhead Kennedy's speech at business breakfast. He speaks of terrorism and violence and a little of his experience as Iranian hostage from 1978-1980.
  • Moorhead C. Kennedy
  • 2001
  • 7
  • typescript
Description:
Text of Moorhead Kennedy's speech at business breakfast. He speaks of terrorism and violence and a little of his experience as Iranian hostage from 1978-1980.
1721Home, Art & Garden Tour
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Events
  • Places, Garden
Tour guide printed for the first annual Home, Art, and Garden Tour opened to the public sponsored by the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society.
  • Aug-10
  • 8
  • 1 pamphlet
Description:
Tour guide printed for the first annual Home, Art, and Garden Tour opened to the public sponsored by the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society.