Carl Little presents a brief biography of Elizabeth Bishop, poetess and summer resident of North Haven, with excerpts of her poems and letters. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Twenty, 2003
Description: Carl Little presents a brief biography of Elizabeth Bishop, poetess and summer resident of North Haven, with excerpts of her poems and letters. Published in "Island Journal", Volume Twenty, 2003
Collection of biographical material of Asa S. Knowles, 3rd. president of Northeastern University in Boston. He was born in Northeast Harbor on January 8, l909.
Description: Collection of biographical material of Asa S. Knowles, 3rd. president of Northeastern University in Boston. He was born in Northeast Harbor on January 8, l909.
Autobiographical sketch of Ashley Bryan telling of his early life experiences on his works and the development of his narrative and illustrative style with African stories. List of Bryan's works included
Description: Autobiographical sketch of Ashley Bryan telling of his early life experiences on his works and the development of his narrative and illustrative style with African stories. List of Bryan's works included
Description: A booklet containing the history of the Asticou Inn. It is dedicated to The Savage Family, Builders and Caring Innkeepers Through Three Generations.
Application to U.S. Army Signal Corps signed by Augustus Phillips of Northeast Harbor in 1917 along with three letters of recommendation by Dr. Grindle, Rev. Lee, and Harry Tipton and a Photograph of A. Phillips.
Description: Application to U.S. Army Signal Corps signed by Augustus Phillips of Northeast Harbor in 1917 along with three letters of recommendation by Dr. Grindle, Rev. Lee, and Harry Tipton and a Photograph of A. Phillips.
Handwritten report listing residences & buildings attributed to B. W. Candage & Sons, contractor/builders/masons beginning 1881. Samuel & Arthur became partners as carpenters/masons in 1890.
Description: Handwritten report listing residences & buildings attributed to B. W. Candage & Sons, contractor/builders/masons beginning 1881. Samuel & Arthur became partners as carpenters/masons in 1890.
"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]
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.
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.
Article about Beatrix Farrand, landscaper. Has an accompanying Photograph copy of a letter to the editor from the March 8, 1985 Bar Harbor Times about the article.
Description: Article about Beatrix Farrand, landscaper. Has an accompanying Photograph copy of a letter to the editor from the March 8, 1985 Bar Harbor Times about the article.
Biography of Beatrix Jones Farrand including her landscape philosophy, her education, and descriptions of several of her designs (Dunbarton Oaks; The Aerie). Published in "Horticulture" February 1985.
Description: Biography of Beatrix Jones Farrand including her landscape philosophy, her education, and descriptions of several of her designs (Dunbarton Oaks; The Aerie). Published in "Horticulture" February 1985.
Description: Brief biography of Beatrix Farrand upon her death in 1959. She was the last of the charter members of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Green faux leather binder with gold leaf. Collection of portraits and family histories. Introduction and Acknowledgements by Ann R. Kinney. Includes the essay, "Betsy Flagg Melcher: an artist in the Yellow House" written by Carol Malone. Ann R. Kinney also wrote an introduction to the artist, 'Betsy Flagg Melcher's Development as an Artist.' Digital color prints of portraits and accompanying family histories fill the pages. Families: 3-4 The Andrews Family on MDI 5-6 Brooke Astor 7 Belmont (pending) 8-9 The Fay and Hawtin Families in Maine 10-11 Ernest Flagg 12-13 Dr. Frederick Fraley 14 The Harris Family in Maine (pending) 15-16 Hopkins Family on MDI 17-18 The Moorhead Kennedy Family on MDI 19-20 The Kinney Family on MDI 21 Kneedler (pending) 22-23 The Madeira Family 24-25 The Milliken Family 26-27 The Morison Family 28-29 The Paine Family in Maine 30-31 The Peabody Family in Northeast Harbor 32-33 Henry, Lydia, John and Ann Rivers on MDI 34-35 The Roberts Family 36-37 Professor Edward Sampson 38-39 The Scull Family on MDI 40-41 The Vitelli Family 42-43 The Wetzel Family in Maine 44-45 Marguerite Yourcenar 46 Betsy Flagg Melcher (back cover of exhibit book)
Description: Green faux leather binder with gold leaf. Collection of portraits and family histories. Introduction and Acknowledgements by Ann R. Kinney. Includes the essay, "Betsy Flagg Melcher: an artist in the Yellow House" written by Carol Malone. Ann R. Kinney also wrote an introduction to the artist, 'Betsy Flagg Melcher's Development as an Artist.' Digital color prints of portraits and accompanying family histories fill the pages. Families: 3-4 The Andrews Family on MDI 5-6 Brooke Astor 7 Belmont (pending) 8-9 The Fay and Hawtin Families in Maine 10-11 Ernest Flagg 12-13 Dr. Frederick Fraley 14 The Harris Family in Maine (pending) 15-16 Hopkins Family on MDI 17-18 The Moorhead Kennedy Family on MDI 19-20 The Kinney Family on MDI 21 Kneedler (pending) 22-23 The Madeira Family 24-25 The Milliken Family 26-27 The Morison Family 28-29 The Paine Family in Maine 30-31 The Peabody Family in Northeast Harbor 32-33 Henry, Lydia, John and Ann Rivers on MDI 34-35 The Roberts Family 36-37 Professor Edward Sampson 38-39 The Scull Family on MDI 40-41 The Vitelli Family 42-43 The Wetzel Family in Maine 44-45 Marguerite Yourcenar 46 Betsy Flagg Melcher (back cover of exhibit book) [show more]
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.
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.
Copy of the birth certificate of Colin Robert McKenzie (MacKenzie?), born in Mt. Desert on March 29, 1914, son of William McKenzie and Jennie Martin McKenzie.
Description: Copy of the birth certificate of Colin Robert McKenzie (MacKenzie?), born in Mt. Desert on March 29, 1914, son of William McKenzie and Jennie Martin McKenzie.
1: Lines on Homeopathy 2: Dedication & Memorial Window to Bishop Doane, August 13, 1925 3: Eliza Bishop Doane Gardiner, memorial 4: St. Mary's-by-the-sea Sermon, 1925 5: Bishop Doane's Address to the 25th class at St. Agnes School
Description: 1: Lines on Homeopathy 2: Dedication & Memorial Window to Bishop Doane, August 13, 1925 3: Eliza Bishop Doane Gardiner, memorial 4: St. Mary's-by-the-sea Sermon, 1925 5: Bishop Doane's Address to the 25th class at St. Agnes School
Short article remembering French Academy writer Marguerite Yourcenar. "For 40 years, one of the most respected French writers of the century lived in a small resort town in Maine - and from time to time visited Bowdoin." Published in Bowdoin magazine, Spring 1988. Vol. 61, No. 3 - An issue devoted to writers.
Description: Short article remembering French Academy writer Marguerite Yourcenar. "For 40 years, one of the most respected French writers of the century lived in a small resort town in Maine - and from time to time visited Bowdoin." Published in Bowdoin magazine, Spring 1988. Vol. 61, No. 3 - An issue devoted to writers.