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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
1492The Bar Harbor Fire
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • Events, Fire
Christine B Rowell recalls the 1947 Bar Harbor fire and her escape.
  • Christine B. Roswell
  • 13
  • typescript
Description:
Christine B Rowell recalls the 1947 Bar Harbor fire and her escape.
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.
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.
2184Special Millennium Edition, The Bar Harbor Times
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events, Civic
  • Other, History
  • Places, Town
In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island.
  • The Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/28/2000
  • newspaper
Description:
In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island.
2224Southwest Harbor Revisited: Times Writer Reports on 1922 Fire
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Town
Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965).
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
  • newspaper
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965).
1706"Since Rovin's Bin My Ru-Eye-In..."
  • Document, Program
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Illustrated pen and ink program for a sea shanty sing-along at the Northeast Harbor Library lead by Bill Clark for Acadia Senior College.
  • Bill Clark
  • 7/7/2004
  • 14
  • photocopy
Description:
Illustrated pen and ink program for a sea shanty sing-along at the Northeast Harbor Library lead by Bill Clark for Acadia Senior College.
1767Service for Theodore Lemont Spurling, Sr.
  • Document, Program
  • Events, Memorial Service
  • People
Program of Service for Ted Spurling, Sr. held at Islesford Congregational Church in June 2004.
  • 6/27/2004
  • 2
  • program
Description:
Program of Service for Ted Spurling, Sr. held at Islesford Congregational Church in June 2004.
1911Seaside Inn Reunion
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • People
The Seaside Inn reunion booklet prepared for the first reunion of employees and guests. Although the buildings are gone the memories remain.
  • Stephen C. Clement
  • 8/22/1996
  • 1 book
Description:
The Seaside Inn reunion booklet prepared for the first reunion of employees and guests. Although the buildings are gone the memories remain.
1503Seal Harbor Celebrates 100th Anniversary
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Civic
  • Places, Town
Typescript about the history of Seal Harbor, Maine.
  • Sep-09
  • 1 page, 2 copies
  • typescript
Description:
Typescript about the history of Seal Harbor, Maine.
1992Seal Harbor Bicentennial
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Events, Civic
  • Places, Town
Bicentennial letter and brochure about the events of the 200th birthday of Seal Harbor sponsored by the Seal Harbor VIS and Old Timers Club. The event was held at the Village Green; attended by 350+ people.
  • July 2009
  • 2
  • typescript
Description:
Bicentennial letter and brochure about the events of the 200th birthday of Seal Harbor sponsored by the Seal Harbor VIS and Old Timers Club. The event was held at the Village Green; attended by 350+ people.
1520Science Challenges the Educator
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Civic
  • Organizations, School Institution
President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959.
  • Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990)
  • 1959
  • 17 pages (2 copies)
  • typescript
Description:
President-elect of Northeastern University, Asa S. Knowles typescript of the dedication of the Science Laboratories at Mount Desert High School in 1959.
1723Salvaging Cargo from the Wreck of the Emily F. Northam
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events, Shipwreck
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Copy of article about the salvage of cargo from the schooner "Emily F. Northam" wrecked on the mudflats off Cranberry Island December 2, 1926. Capts. Hadlock and Jarvis organized a salvage crew of Fernalds, Stanleys, and Spurlings.
  • Farnham W. Smith
  • Mar-74
  • pages 58-65
  • photocopy
Description:
Copy of article about the salvage of cargo from the schooner "Emily F. Northam" wrecked on the mudflats off Cranberry Island December 2, 1926. Capts. Hadlock and Jarvis organized a salvage crew of Fernalds, Stanleys, and Spurlings.
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
1872Roll of Simeon Milliken's company of Militia
  • Document, List
  • Events
  • People
List of soldiers in Colonel John Black's regiment mustered in Ellsworth for the defense of Mount Desert 7 to 9 days in March and April 1813.
  • 1813
  • 3
  • photocopy
Description:
List of soldiers in Colonel John Black's regiment mustered in Ellsworth for the defense of Mount Desert 7 to 9 days in March and April 1813.
1563Rockefeller Home To Be Razed
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
June 10, 1962 Demolition of the Rockefeller's cottage, The Eyrie in Seal Harbor, Maine.
  • 1962
  • 1 article
  • newspaper
Description:
June 10, 1962 Demolition of the Rockefeller's cottage, The Eyrie in Seal Harbor, Maine.
1802Reverend Francis G. Peabody
  • Document, Program
  • Events, Memorial Service
  • Organizations, Religious
Service of celebration at the Memorial Church at Harvard University honoring the Reverend Francis Greenwood Peabody (1847-1936) for one hundred years of voluntary chapel. The service included the dedication of a plaque. Brief biography.
  • Nov-86
  • 3 programs
Description:
Service of celebration at the Memorial Church at Harvard University honoring the Reverend Francis Greenwood Peabody (1847-1936) for one hundred years of voluntary chapel. The service included the dedication of a plaque. Brief biography.
2164Resort Town War-Minded
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, World War II
  • People
  • Places, Town
Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover.
  • 1943
  • newspaper
  • fair
Description:
Several clipped articles about the 1943 war time activity in the Town of Mount Desert. Focus on residents: Wilma Clark Eaton, Herbert Thomas (town manager), servicemen Fred Ralph, James McElroy, Ray Young, and Charles Stover.
1959Remembrance of Our Father
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Memorial Service
  • People
Remarks at the funeral of Francis W. Peabody, Jr. by his son, George Shattuck Peabody, Memorial Church, Harvard University, May 25, 2001.
  • George Shattuck Peabody
  • 2001
  • 2
  • typescript
Description:
Remarks at the funeral of Francis W. Peabody, Jr. by his son, George Shattuck Peabody, Memorial Church, Harvard University, May 25, 2001.
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.
1904Re-enacting
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
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.
  • Joseph Smith
  • 1983
  • pages 56-59
  • newspaper
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.
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.
2174Police Seek Identity Of Women Murdered Sunday At Northeast Harbor
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
Newspaper, date 6/23/77 -- lead article -- murder of woman, unidentified, Azalea Garden, Northeast Harbor
  • 6/23/1977
  • newspaper
Description:
Newspaper, date 6/23/77 -- lead article -- murder of woman, unidentified, Azalea Garden, Northeast Harbor
1662Personal notes about the 1947 Fire
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Fire
Account of the activity of residents of Northeast Harbor during the 1947 fire. Also, a police pass allowing people to return to Northeast Harbor from Ellsworth for supplies.
  • Esther Rogers
  • 6
  • lined note paper
Description:
Account of the activity of residents of Northeast Harbor during the 1947 fire. Also, a police pass allowing people to return to Northeast Harbor from Ellsworth for supplies.
1505Penobscot Journal
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
February 14, 1832
  • 1832
  • Vol. 1, No. 28
  • newspaper
  • very fragile
Description:
February 14, 1832
2189Parish of St. Mary's and St. Jude's is Observing its 75th Anniversary
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Personal Milestone
  • Organizations, Religious
Full page article published in the Bar Harbor Times, entitled " Sunday in the Parish", featuring clergy and parishioners to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the parish. Several b/w photographs.
  • 5/23/1957
  • 2
  • newspaper
Description:
Full page article published in the Bar Harbor Times, entitled " Sunday in the Parish", featuring clergy and parishioners to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the parish. Several b/w photographs.