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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
1507Bangor Courier
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
October 15, 1833
  • 1833
  • Vol. 1, No. 16
  • newspaper
  • very fragile
Bangor Courier
Item:
  • 1507   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Events
Date:
  • 1833
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0020
Location:
  • 4A TOP
Pages:
  • Vol. 1, No. 16
Medium:
  • newspaper
Condition:
  • very fragile
Description:
October 15, 1833
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
Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial
Item:
  • 2171   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Creator:
  • Cheryl Olson & Joan H. Smith (editors)
Date:
  • 6/28/1984
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0684
Location:
  • General Collection OS Box 2
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
Bar Harbor, Celebrating 200 Years in Eden
Item:
  • 1958   
Type:
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Park
  • Places, Town
Creator:
  • Mark Condon
Date:
  • 2001
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0470
Location:
  • General Collection Box 15
Pages:
  • 48
Medium:
  • 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]
1664Bar Harbor Cottages destroyed in 1947 Fire
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Fire
Copy of a hand-printed report (of a BH summer resident?) of summer cottages selected for their Architectural qualities which were destroyed in the Fire of 1947. Greenway Court, Archbold, Thirlstane, Mizzentop and Stanwood.
  • 10
  • photocopy
Bar Harbor Cottages destroyed in 1947 Fire
Item:
  • 1664   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0176
Location:
  • General Collection Box 5
Pages:
  • 10
Medium:
  • photocopy
Description:
Copy of a hand-printed report (of a BH summer resident?) of summer cottages selected for their Architectural qualities which were destroyed in the Fire of 1947. Greenway Court, Archbold, Thirlstane, Mizzentop and Stanwood.
1996Bar Harbor Horse Show a Great Success
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
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.
  • 8/25/1901
  • 9
  • photocopy
Bar Harbor Horse Show a Great Success
Item:
  • 1996   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Events
Date:
  • 8/25/1901
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0508
Location:
  • General Collection Box 17
Pages:
  • 9
Medium:
  • photocopy
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.
2207Bar Harbor Record
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • People
Feature article is death of Rev. Leffingwell. Paper includes international and national articles, e.g. the Boer War; also includes many advertisements of local businesses.
  • 4-16-1892
  • newspaper
Bar Harbor Record
Item:
  • 2207   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Events
  • People
Date:
  • 4-16-1892
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0721
Location:
  • General Collection OS Box 3
Medium:
  • newspaper
Description:
Feature article is death of Rev. Leffingwell. Paper includes international and national articles, e.g. the Boer War; also includes many advertisements of local businesses.
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
Bar Harbor Record, 1796-1896 Centennial Souvenir Edition
Item:
  • 2170   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • August 1896
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0683
Location:
  • General Collection OS Box 2
Medium:
  • 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)
2173Bar Harbor Times
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Places, Town
A weekly newspaper covering the events of the communities on MDI, the schools, births, deaths, marriages and other important news or items of interest that occur.
  • 10/4/1951
  • newspaper
Bar Harbor Times
Item:
  • 2173   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Events
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 10/4/1951
Place:
  • Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0686
Location:
  • General Collection OS Box 2
Medium:
  • newspaper
Description:
A weekly newspaper covering the events of the communities on MDI, the schools, births, deaths, marriages and other important news or items of interest that occur.
2232Bar Harbor Times articles: Police Department Events: Mount Desert
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Newspaper articles: - Memorial Day Parade, 1977 - Northeast Harbor, Maitland Murphy speech to Echo Lake Association, 1977 - Police Policy Manual, 1975 - Mount Desert Ambulance Service, 1975
  • 7/28/1977
  • newspaper
Bar Harbor Times articles: Police Department Events: Mount Desert
Item:
  • 2232   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 7/28/1977
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0747
Location:
  • General Collection Box 23
Medium:
  • newspaper
Description:
Newspaper articles: - Memorial Day Parade, 1977 - Northeast Harbor, Maitland Murphy speech to Echo Lake Association, 1977 - Police Policy Manual, 1975 - Mount Desert Ambulance Service, 1975
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
Battle of Norwood's Cove
Item:
  • 1903   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Events
Creator:
  • Ted Spurling Sr.
Date:
  • 2002
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0416
Location:
  • General Collection Box 13
Pages:
  • pages 13-15
Medium:
  • 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.
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
"Between the Hills" and its 100 year old church.
Item:
  • 2222   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Other, History
  • People
  • Places, Town
Creator:
  • Horace H. Leavitt
Date:
  • 1940
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0736
Location:
  • General Collection OS Box 3
Medium:
  • 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.
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
Beyond the book
Item:
  • 1905   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Literature
Creator:
  • Judith S. Goldstein
Date:
  • 1993
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0418
Location:
  • General Collection Box 14
Pages:
  • 27
Medium:
  • typescript
Description:
Transcription of talk at University of Maine, based on book: Crossing lines
2084Bicentennial Parade instructions
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events, Civic
Detail of the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Town of Mount Desert listing time, assembly area, map of parade route and the parade line-up.
  • Mount Desert Bicentennial Committee
  • 1989
  • 5
  • photocopy
Bicentennial Parade instructions
Item:
  • 2084   
Type:
  • Publication, Newsletter
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Bicentennial Committee
Date:
  • 1989
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0598
Location:
  • General Collection Box 19
Pages:
  • 5
Medium:
  • photocopy
Description:
Detail of the parade celebrating the Bicentennial of the Town of Mount Desert listing time, assembly area, map of parade route and the parade line-up.
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
Bicentennial Souvenir Section Commemorates 200th Anniversary
Item:
  • 2223   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Date:
  • 1961
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0737
Location:
  • General Collection OS Box 3
Medium:
  • 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
Bicentennial Speech by Robert Suminsby, August 5, 1989
Item:
  • 1938   
Type:
  • Publication, Other Publication
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
Creator:
  • Robert Suminsby
Date:
  • August 5, 1989
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0451
Location:
  • General Collection Box 15
Pages:
  • 7
Medium:
  • 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.
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
Celebrate! 250
Item:
  • 2063   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations
  • Other, History
Date:
  • 2011
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0577
Location:
  • General Collection Box 18
Pages:
  • 9
Medium:
  • 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.
1822Celebration and Blessing of a Lifelong Commitment
  • Document, Program
  • Events, Personal Milestone
Service program blessing the commitment of Moorhead Kennedy and Ellen Kappes at St. Mary's Church, Northeast Harbor.
  • 10/11/2008
  • 2
Celebration and Blessing of a Lifelong Commitment
Item:
  • 1822   
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Events, Personal Milestone
Date:
  • 10/11/2008
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0335
Location:
  • General Collection Box 9
Pages:
  • 2
Description:
Service program blessing the commitment of Moorhead Kennedy and Ellen Kappes at St. Mary's Church, Northeast Harbor.
2082Ceremony at the Northeast Harbor Library with plaque in memory of Belle Smallidge Knowles
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • People
Remarks of Asa Knowles at the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Belle S. Knowles, first librarian at the Northeast Harbor Library. Brief biography included.
  • Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990)
  • 7/11/1976
  • 4
  • photocopy
Ceremony at the Northeast Harbor Library with plaque in memory of Belle Smallidge Knowles
Item:
  • 2082   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • People
Creator:
  • Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990)
Date:
  • 7/11/1976
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0596
Location:
  • General Collection Box 19
Pages:
  • 4
Medium:
  • photocopy
Description:
Remarks of Asa Knowles at the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Belle S. Knowles, first librarian at the Northeast Harbor Library. Brief biography included.
2156Charles K. Savage Memorial Exhibition
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
  • Events, Exhibit
  • People
Photograph album of the exhibit of works of Charles Savage held in July 1979. Mrs. Raymond Hawtin, Trustee chairman, opened this exhibit for her predecessor.
  • Jul-79
  • 23
Charles K. Savage Memorial Exhibition
Item:
  • 2156   
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
Subject:
  • Events, Exhibit
  • People
Date:
  • Jul-79
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0669
Location:
  • General Collection Box 23
Pages:
  • 23
Description:
Photograph album of the exhibit of works of Charles Savage held in July 1979. Mrs. Raymond Hawtin, Trustee chairman, opened this exhibit for her predecessor.
2094Clippings
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • People
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
  • 1884
  • 2
  • photocopy
Clippings
Item:
  • 2094   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Events, Civic
  • People
Date:
  • 1884
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0608
Location:
  • General Collection Box 20
Pages:
  • 2
Medium:
  • photocopy
Description:
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
1698Collected Program Notes 1975 To Present
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Performance
A soft covered grey booklet describing the programs presented at the Neighborhood House - Main St. Northeast Harbor, ME from 1975 to 1983 by Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music.
  • Jean Dane
  • July 1980
  • 1 booklet
Collected Program Notes 1975 To Present
Item:
  • 1698   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Events, Performance
Creator:
  • Jean Dane
Date:
  • July 1980
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0210
Location:
  • General Collection Box 6
Medium:
  • 1 booklet
Description:
A soft covered grey booklet describing the programs presented at the Neighborhood House - Main St. Northeast Harbor, ME from 1975 to 1983 by Mt. Desert Festival of Chamber Music.
2265Collected Program Notes of Mount Desert Festival of Chamber Music
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Events, Performance
Printed by the Bar Harbor Times in July 1980. See item 1698 (GEN 0210).
  • Jean Dane
  • 1975-1982
  • 1 string bound booklet
  • good
Collected Program Notes of Mount Desert Festival of Chamber Music
Item:
  • 2265   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Events, Performance
Creator:
  • Jean Dane
Date:
  • 1975-1982
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0789
Location:
  • General Collection Box 25
Pages:
  • 1 string bound booklet
Condition:
  • good
Description:
Printed by the Bar Harbor Times in July 1980. See item 1698 (GEN 0210).
1716Collection of poetry by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Events
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
  • Frederick Fraley Sr.
  • from 1904 on
  • 17
Collection of poetry by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr.
Item:
  • 1716   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Poetry
  • People
Creator:
  • Frederick Fraley Sr.
Date:
  • from 1904 on
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0228
Location:
  • General Collection Box 7
Pages:
  • 17
Description:
a + b: Collection of poems written by Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. c + d: Memoir and Obituary of Dr. Frederick Fraley Sr. e: 103rd Annual Dinner of the Shakespeare Society of Philadelphia Dr. Fraley was the very pattern of a proper Philadelphian, from his birth in 1876 until his death at the age of 83. He was educated there, practiced medicine there & in Northeast Harbor. Offprint from The Pennsylvania Magazine of Hist. & Biog.
1673Curtis Memorial at Asticou Terraces
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Events
  • Object, Site Marker, Monument
Brochure for the dedication of the Curtis Memorial designed by R. Tait McKenzie Handwritten notes about the site and the memorial program are in margins.
  • 1932
  • 1 pamphlet
Curtis Memorial at Asticou Terraces
Item:
  • 1673   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
Subject:
  • Events
  • Object, Site Marker, Monument
Date:
  • 1932
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0185
Location:
  • General Collection Box 6
Pages:
  • 1 pamphlet
Description:
Brochure for the dedication of the Curtis Memorial designed by R. Tait McKenzie Handwritten notes about the site and the memorial program are in margins.
1825Dana and Lucy Haynes 50th Anniversary
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • People
Announcement of Dana & Lucy Haynes 50 wedding anniversary mailed to family and friends.
  • 6/28/2008
  • 3
Dana and Lucy Haynes 50th Anniversary
Item:
  • 1825   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • People
Date:
  • 6/28/2008
Collection:
  • General Collection
Object ID:
  • GEN 0338
Location:
  • General Collection Box 9
Pages:
  • 3
Description:
Announcement of Dana & Lucy Haynes 50 wedding anniversary mailed to family and friends.