"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]
Scanned photographs, prints and letters of booklet presented to William Otis Sawtelle from H. Warren, C. Kincaid, and S. White, aka Three Island Painters (TIPS) who had a gallery in "Blue Duck", now the Islesford Historical Museum.
Description: Scanned photographs, prints and letters of booklet presented to William Otis Sawtelle from H. Warren, C. Kincaid, and S. White, aka Three Island Painters (TIPS) who had a gallery in "Blue Duck", now the Islesford Historical Museum.
Harvard College Class of 1936, Cambridge 1986, Fiftieth Anniversary Report with Photograph of C. Eliot Pierce. This paper was passed out at the celebration after his funeral. December 15, 1914-June 12, 1999
Description: Harvard College Class of 1936, Cambridge 1986, Fiftieth Anniversary Report with Photograph of C. Eliot Pierce. This paper was passed out at the celebration after his funeral. December 15, 1914-June 12, 1999
This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
Description: This is a second in a series of Occasional Papers to be published under the auspices of the Islesford Historical Society. It was given to Anne Haynes who gave it to the Northeast Harbor Library.
Soft-cover publication of the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, a profile of the museum's purpose and objectives preserving the culture of the Navaho people. Among Exhibit includes the sand painting textiles of Hosteen Klah.
Description: Soft-cover publication of the Wheelwright Museum in Santa Fe, a profile of the museum's purpose and objectives preserving the culture of the Navaho people. Among Exhibit includes the sand painting textiles of Hosteen Klah.
Capt. Samuel Hadlock Jr. (1792-1829) was a 19th century entrepreneur who made & lost his fortune in Europe in the 1820's, while exhibiting a traveling show of Eskimos.
Description: Capt. Samuel Hadlock Jr. (1792-1829) was a 19th century entrepreneur who made & lost his fortune in Europe in the 1820's, while exhibiting a traveling show of Eskimos.
Capt. Samuel Hadlock Jr. (1792-1829) was a 19th century entrepreneur who made & lost his fortune in Europe in the 1820's, while exhibiting a traveling show of Eskimos.
Description: Capt. Samuel Hadlock Jr. (1792-1829) was a 19th century entrepreneur who made & lost his fortune in Europe in the 1820's, while exhibiting a traveling show of Eskimos.
Susan Dillon celebrates a joint August birthday with Douglas Dillon. She writes of a party with family and friends on Islesboro. Photograph of Susan & Douglas Dillon on their deck at Sea Watch in Northeast Harbor. Scan: cover, first pages only
Description: Susan Dillon celebrates a joint August birthday with Douglas Dillon. She writes of a party with family and friends on Islesboro. Photograph of Susan & Douglas Dillon on their deck at Sea Watch in Northeast Harbor. Scan: cover, first pages only
Short autobiographical sketches of contacts with notables as Claus von Bulow. Somerset Maugham, Sir Harry Oakes, Clement Freud, and a nameless bootlegger. Scan: cover, first pages only
Description: Short autobiographical sketches of contacts with notables as Claus von Bulow. Somerset Maugham, Sir Harry Oakes, Clement Freud, and a nameless bootlegger. Scan: cover, first pages only
Autobiographical account of a trip to Venice, staying at the Gritti Palace Hotel on the Grand Canal (with 3 photographs). Scan: cover, first pages only
Description: Autobiographical account of a trip to Venice, staying at the Gritti Palace Hotel on the Grand Canal (with 3 photographs). Scan: cover, first pages only
In this biography of David, Duke of Windsor, aka Edward VIII, Mrs. Dillon adds details of her encounters with the Duke, now Governor of the Bahamas, when she and her 1st husband, Ted Bassett, spent several months there in 1941. Many photographs. Missing pages: 38, 40, 42. Scan: cover, first pages only
Description: In this biography of David, Duke of Windsor, aka Edward VIII, Mrs. Dillon adds details of her encounters with the Duke, now Governor of the Bahamas, when she and her 1st husband, Ted Bassett, spent several months there in 1941. Many photographs. Missing pages: 38, 40, 42. Scan: cover, first pages only
Description: Contains accounts of a trip to Japan, where Susan Dillon & her husband had a audience with Emperor Hirohito. Scan: cover, first pages only
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.
Description: Supplement to the Islander and Ellsworth American, this insert is about the people, places, and events on the Great and Little Cranberry Islands.
Supplemental publication to the Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander of World War II Veteran profiles. Included is a profile of Robert Graves of Northeast Harbor (page 13).
Description: Supplemental publication to the Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander of World War II Veteran profiles. Included is a profile of Robert Graves of Northeast Harbor (page 13).
A small newsletter representing MCHT, that is dedicated to protecting land essential to the character of Maine. "A Tribute to Bob Suminsby" of Northeast Harbor is in this copy.
Description: A small newsletter representing MCHT, that is dedicated to protecting land essential to the character of Maine. "A Tribute to Bob Suminsby" of Northeast Harbor is in this copy.
At Ripples Hill, new owner, Judith Cullen, moves into one of the houses built as part of the Ripples Hill Workforce Housing Development. Three homes are currently planned.
Description: At Ripples Hill, new owner, Judith Cullen, moves into one of the houses built as part of the Ripples Hill Workforce Housing Development. Three homes are currently planned.
Louise Libby--Article in the monthly newsletter of the Sonogee Rehab & Living Center about Louise Libby of Northeast Harbor, mother of Library Director Robert Pyle. This is a brief biographical sketch of her life, family, and interests. Bernice Pierce--Biographical profile of Bernice (Bunny) Pierce, Sonogee Resident
Description: Louise Libby--Article in the monthly newsletter of the Sonogee Rehab & Living Center about Louise Libby of Northeast Harbor, mother of Library Director Robert Pyle. This is a brief biographical sketch of her life, family, and interests. Bernice Pierce--Biographical profile of Bernice (Bunny) Pierce, Sonogee Resident