Description: Composition on Someville Museum by Marie Bordeaux Allen -1958 Mentions many names in relationship to the museum. States at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. John Allen Somes on June 19th, 1929, the Woman's Club decided to sponsor the Mount Desert Historical Society and find a location for the museum. Decided to invite other Woman's Clubs. Mr John A. Somes offered a building holding the colllection, the former Selectmen's office Discussion of Dr. Kittredge practice. His saddle bags and his English Bullseye watch, and a drawing of Sarah Kittredge were in the museum Titled "What Interests Me Most and Why". Envelpe from Allan to Mrs. Marjory Hayward [show more]
Description: 12 page typewritten manuscript. early history of Seal Harbor, Jan 1959 with corrections Letter from Mrs. Roscoe C. Marshall (Elsie) to Dianne Ballard Michael correcting Claremont history. Elise's father was Dr. Joseph Phillips who owned the Claremont Michael re history of Claremont Hotel. says Elise Marshall is only daughter of Dr Phillips, owner on sticky note The Claremont Hotel-My Story, 1884-1964 (two copies) who wrote it? 1967 Menu inside of one of the typed booklets Poem about W.H. Ballard by Hilda G. Moe 1969 "Paper Talks," booklet; includes photos of Pemetic H.S. Eastern, Maine, champ. and cheerleaders, 1948. 1950 newspaper article re George William Dolliver: Has had his driver's license for 43 years, since 1908 and car. Letter to Ballard from K. Tracy 1947 postcard from Laurie and Mary Holmes Letter to W.H. Ballard from Don E. Smith, 1947, re Miss Gordon's letter about Bar Harbor fire. [show more]
Description: Three Hand witten pages Discussing Charles W. Eliot II's family and his association with Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park over the last 100 years. How people arrived on Mount Desert Island, begining of tourism on the island, and the need to protect the island.
Description: Apparent text of speech given about history of Seal Harbor Summer Colony, formerly known as Seal Cove. Author's name is either Dana or Dane.
Description: Six-page manuscript about the history of Seal Harbor, its hotels, summer residents, homes (cottages), workers, library and how the summer and year-round residents worked closely together. The author notes that this is the text of a talk she gave for an Acadia Senior College course on the history of MDI. No date is given for the manuscript or for the talk.
Description: Two-page typewritten ms. about interview with Mrs. Hysom re "Look Out," Pretty Marsh Inn, Bay View House, West Point Inn, church, and more.
Description: Typewritten ms. by Harlow about the history of the Harlow home, known as the Smith Homestead, purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Dodge. Typewritten ms. by Edward Langley about history of Pray and Smith families of Pretty Marsh. Handwritten time line showing ownership of home. Typewritten copy of May 9, 1963 article in Bar Harbor Times, "Pretty Marsh was once Populous Farming and Fishing Community." Typewritten copy of 1897 note re antique spread, signed by Louise Denton Harlow [show more]
Description: for use of schools and classes and for the use of craftsmen. Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & sons, Ltd., London. Plates and instructions for forming letters in style of calligraphy.
Description: Manuscript and revisions of novel, "The Mantle of Elijah" by Mt. Desert Island journalist and author LaRue Spiker. The novel's subject is Rev. Elijah Lovejoy.
Description: Handwritten notes taken by journalist, LaRue Spiker, at five meetings pertaining to possible industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. Proposed development included a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. 28 pages of hand written notes on 8.5x11 inch paper Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.6
Description: Apparent drafts for two articles authored by journalist, LaRue Spiker, regarding the controversy over proposed industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. One article includes note, "mailed Me Digest 1-20-69". Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.7
Description: Eleven handwritten notes by journalist, LaRue Spiker. Notes pertain to proposed industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. Proposed development was a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.8
Description: In pencil at top, says "They that Hear" John 6:25. Hand writing on side and edits of pages Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.08, **1400
Description: Publicity about great treatment tourists will receive in Bar Harbor, island; some history Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.10, **1395
Description: Three typewritten copies of the manuscript to accompany a slide show written by LaRue Spiker for the League of Women Voters. Manuscripts are hand notated with directions for delivery. Copies include one Reader's Copy, 10pp., second Reader's Copy, 11pp. and Projector's Copy, 11 pp. Slide show is archived in the Photo Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.4
Description: This was published as a booklet in 2012 byt the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. Not scanned because published as booklet. Published in Points East Narratives of New England by Rachel Field New York, 1980
Description: Per introduction by Robert Pyle: "Written in the 1930's and scanned from a copy preserved by Elmer H. Cousins and supplies by his nephew Dana R. Haynes in 2012." Refers to numerous people and places.