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2743Youth Escapes Czarist Russia to Become Successful American
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Business people
  • Other, Immigrants
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 2/21/1963
Description:
Article on two pages with photograph describing the life and work of Harry Adler. Adler emigrated from Russia at age 12, first to France and later to New York. His work as a tailor brought him to Seal Harbor in the summer and eventually he moved to Mt. Desert Island and established clothing stores in Bar Harbor and Waterville, Maine. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.30
3055Your PassBook for 1961
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • Other, Maps
  • 1961
Description:
Narrow booklet published by Bar Harbor Times for 1961 Tourist Searson. Back cover has an application for the Sunrise-From-Mount-Cadillac Club (A copywrighted institution) to be signed by the Harbor Master after visiting Cadillac at sunrise
3085Year-Book, 1960, Green Mountain Pomona Grange, No. 26
  • Publication, Yearbook
  • Other, Advertisements
  • Other, Clubs
  • Green Mountain Pomona Grange, No. 26
  • 1960
Description:
Description of the objectives and history of the national Grange movement and of the Pomona Grange, which had members in Ellsworth and surrounding areas including Mount Desert Island. Granges in Town Hill, Salisbury Cove, Trenton, Islesford and Otter Creek were in the jurisdiction of the Pomona Grange. Includes advertisements from businesses on Mount Desert Island, including A.B. & J.R. Hodgkin, Pine Tree Market in Town Hill, Somes Store in Southwest Harbor, and many others. [show more]
16982Writing on Stone: Scenes from a Maine Island Life
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gott's Island
  • Gillis, Christina Marsden
  • University Press of New England
  • 2008
Description:
"A moving account of how the life of an island [Gotts], past and present, shapes and transforms the unexpected loss of a son." (From the flyleaf.)
2660Writer Visiting Cormorant Rookery Has Interesting Ornithology Lesson
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Environment
  • 1964
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Writer Visiting Cormorant Rookery Has Interesting Ornithology Lesson” by LaRue Spiker July 23, 1964. Previously archived as 012.FIC.029.7, Accession number **0811
12613Wrecked on the Bermudas: the thrilling adventures of three boys. A true story of the present age.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Meyer, Captain W. E.
  • 1892
Description:
Appears to be nonfiction. Illustrated. Inscription reads: Miss Meyer's sends her compliments to Mrs. Rumill and wishes her a Merrry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Decb. 15th. 94 Reid Street Bermuda
9295World’s Method for Cornet and Sax-Horn
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Music
Description:
The World’s Method for Cornet and Sax-Horn Part I.
4189World War II Remembered: A panel discussion, July 11, 2010
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, World War II
  • 2010
Description:
An audio recording of World War II Remembered: A Panel Discussion, July ll, 2010, Somesville Firehouse, Somesville, Maine Panel includes Frank Soares, Tommy Newman, and Warren Worcester. Narrator: Nat Fenton Audio file does not capture the full discussion. Abbreviated at end.
17137Working Windows: Guide to Repair & Restoration of Wood Windows.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Windows
  • Meany, Terence
  • Lyons Press
  • 1998
17337Working the Sea
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature, Animals, Shellfish, Lobsters
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • Seavey, Wendell
  • North Atlantic Books
  • 2005
11257“Woolen Mill” photograph
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Industry
  • Other, Mills
Description:
Newsclipping: “Woolen Mill” photograph. Previously accessioned as **0712, Object Id 011.FIC.76.1
12669Woman's Wrongs: A History of Mary and Fidelia
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Women's rights
  • Hume, Mrs. R.S.
  • B. Thurston and Co.
  • 1872
Description:
A work of fiction focusing on women's rights. Inscribed Lucy F. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Oct. 21st 1873
4109Woman’s Suffrage in Maine
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, History - Maine
  • Other, Women's History
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
Women;s Suffrage in Maine by LaRue Spiker. 4 pages.
4048Woman’s Love is Many Powered
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Literature
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
A Woman’s Love is Many Powered by LaRue Spiker. 20 pages. Previously accessioned as **1253, Object Ids **1253 and 013.FIC.30.1
12670Wise Sayings of the Great and Good
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Quotations
  • George Routledge and Sons
Description:
Sayings from English, American and European authors; table of contents arranged by topic, e.g., accidents, business, civility. No publication date.
12754Winnowed Hymns: A Collection of Sacred Songs...
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • McCabe, C.C. and D.T. Macfarlan
  • Biglow & Main
  • 1873
Description:
These songs were "especially adapted for revivals, prayer and camp meetings." Inside inscribed Lucie F. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Sept. 4th, 1875
12868Windswept
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fiction
  • Other, Maine
  • Chase, Mary Ellen
  • MacMillan
  • 1941
Description:
This is a work of fiction by Maine writer Mary Ellen Chase. It is Inscribed “Harriet S. Sanderson, January 1942” on title page and appears to be a first edition. A review by Bess Jones from an unidentified source is pasted inside the back cover.
12877Windows on the Past: Four Centuries of New England Homes
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Houses
  • Other, New England
  • Nylander, Jane C.
  • Little Brown
13645Willing Workers Record Book
  • Publication, Book, Journal
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • 3/2/1953
Description:
Record book started by Constance Robbins, secretary for the Willing Workers Club, formed on 3/2/1953 to raise money for “the mortgage and carpet”. A group of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs comprised the club membership. The record book contains minutes from various meetings, loose reciepts, bank statements, and notes. Last entry made 12/30/1970.
16905William Otis Sawtelle Collection: 1692-1941 (Bulk Dates 1890-1935)
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Islesford
  • Other, Sawtelle, William Otis
  • Karle, Tim J.
  • [2004]
13493Wildfire Loose: The Week Maine Burned
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Other, Firefighters
  • Butler, Joyce
  • Down East Books
  • 1997
Description:
Description of the progression of fires throughout Maine in fall, 1947. Describes drought that affected the state. Several chapters have sections on Mount Desert Island. Photos include aerial view of Bar Harbor, burned public buildings and homes in Bar Harbor, including Jackson Lab. Photo of firefighters with Indian pumps. Third edition, 1997.
2780Wide Range of Services Available in MDI Libraries
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Libraries
  • LaRue Spiker Writing for The Ellsworth American
  • 2/8/1973
Description:
Article surveying services available in the libraries of Mt. Desert Island. Article includes photographs of Bernard Library, library scenes and patrons. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.043.2
4656Who Was Bob Patterson
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Maine Historic Preservation Commission
  • 1947
Description:
Page from Beatrix Farrand Society News, "Who Was Bob Patterson"
3137Where to Stay in Vacationland, 1916
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • Boston and Maine Railroad
  • 1916
Description:
Guidebook of hotels and other places to stay published by the Boston and Maine Railroad, 1916.
2771Where There's Wind There's A Way . . .
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Windmills
  • 09/1/1977
Description:
Photograph with description of windmill which had pumped spring water to the village of Southwest Harbor. Photograph was taken around the turn of the 20th century. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.2