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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
19309Seal Harbor Library War Hours Announcement
  • Document, Announcement, Business Announcement
  • 7/15/1943
Seal Harbor Library War Hours Announcement
Item:
  • 19309   
Object ID:
  • 020.10.46
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Announcement, Business Announcement
Collection:
  • Seal Harbor Library
Date:
  • 7/15/1943
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. An announcement from the library to the patrons on when the library will be open the summer of 1943. Based on war conditions and limited funds the library shortened the hours. It also contains a published list of recently purchased books as well as a short mention persons who donated books to the library. Two Copies [show more]
19212Bar Harbor Playhouse
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • 1948
Bar Harbor Playhouse
Item:
  • 19212   
Object ID:
  • 020.10.143
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
Collection:
  • Bar Harbor
Date:
  • 1948
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Playbill for the Bar Harbor Playhouse and the Surry Playhouse. Contains mostly advertisements of local businesses. One pages is an advertisement for the next play showing July 19,1948 "The Voice of The Turtle with Jean Casto. [show more]
19202Survey of Southwest Harbor, Manset, Sea Wall
  • Document, Report, Administrative Report
  • January 1942
Survey of Southwest Harbor, Manset, Sea Wall
Item:
  • 19202   
Object ID:
  • 002-37-2320
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Report, Administrative Report
Collection:
  • Survey of Southwest Harbor, Manset, Sea Wall, Maine
Date:
  • January 1942
Description:
A survey of Manset, Southwest Harbor, Sea Wall, Maine done in January 1942. Unclear what the purpose of this report is, but it lists residents of all three towns and a list of critera on which data was collected on: Number of wells Number of cots and beds Available Blankets cotton and wool Bed Linnens available Large Cooking utensils available for Canteen Motor Trucks Pleasure Cars Firearms/ammunition on hand Horses/horse drawn vehicles [show more]
19185Peliminary Report on the Town Plan Bar Harbor, Maine
  • Document, Report
  • July 1948
Peliminary Report on the Town Plan Bar Harbor, Maine
Item:
  • 19185   
Object ID:
  • 019.FIC.11.01.a-c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Report
Collection:
  • Preliminary Report on the Town Plan Bar Harbor, Maine
Date:
  • July 1948
Description:
This is a report submitted by Harland Bartholomew and associates to the Town Planning Board of Bar Harbor to serve as a guide for the development of the community after the 1947 Fire. This is a copy of the report requested by Tim Garrity from the Rockefeller Archive Center. The documents also contain a letter from the Lead Archivist for the archives. The folder also contains a status report of the fire from the United States Department of the Interior Dated October 26, 1947. All of these documents are printed on recycled paper. [show more]
16476Letters Pertaining to Somes Genealogy
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Mary D Reeland[sp?] and A.C. Milliken
  • 10/26/1943
Letters Pertaining to Somes Genealogy
Item:
  • 16476   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.29.36
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
Creator:
  • Mary D Reeland[sp?] and A.C. Milliken
Collection:
  • Somes Genealogy
Date:
  • 10/26/1943
Description:
Two letters pertaining to Somes genealogy. One letter mentions sources used to locate Somes genealogical information.
12365Letter to Maine State Publicity Bureau
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Nov 6, 1947
Letter to Maine State Publicity Bureau
Item:
  • 12365   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.38.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire
  • Other, Fire of 1947
Collection:
  • Fire 1947
Date:
  • Nov 6, 1947
Description:
Letter to Guy Butler from W.H. Ballard and short response. Suggestions of ways to counteract bad publicity indicating that the whole state, MDI, Bar Harbor have been destroyed by the fire of 47
3524Maine Publicity Bureau Flyer
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Nov 1947
Maine Publicity Bureau Flyer
Item:
  • 3524   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.38.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Fire of 1947
Collection:
  • Fire 1947
Date:
  • Nov 1947
Description:
Biggest Job in 26 Years Faces Publicity Bureau Newspaper clippings (photocopies) of articles about the loss of Bar Harbor after the 1947 fire. There are also letters discussing how to contradict information in the news claiming the fire burned everything.
3781Letter to Mrs. Williams
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire
  • Other, Fire fighters
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Other, Salisbury Cove
  • Other, Somesville
  • 1947
Letter to Mrs. Williams
Item:
  • 3781   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.38.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire
  • Other, Fire fighters
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Other, Salisbury Cove
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Fire 1947
Date:
  • 1947
Description:
Unknown who wrote letter regarding recollection of Bar Harbor Fire, Fire of 1947 from Somesville, trying to get firefighters to Salisbury Cove
16433Letter to Mr. Eliot from E.A. Pettee
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events, Fire
  • Dec 8, 1947
Letter to Mr. Eliot from E.A. Pettee
Item:
  • 16433   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.38.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
Collection:
  • Fire 1947
Date:
  • Dec 8, 1947
Description:
Letter regarding fire of 47 from Seal and Otter Creek perspective
9198Certificates of Birth of Grace Sample and La Rue Spiker
  • Document, Government, Birth Record, Birth Certificate
  • Other, Births
  • State of Illinois
  • 8/20/1942
Certificates of Birth of Grace Sample and La Rue Spiker
Item:
  • 9198   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1601.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Birth Record, Birth Certificate
Subject:
  • Other, Births
Creator:
  • State of Illinois
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 8/20/1942
Description:
Two certified copies of record of birth for Grace H. Sample, mother of LaRue Spiker, and of LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.5
9255U. S. Wildlife Refuge
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Spiker, La Rue
  • 2/25/1949
U. S. Wildlife Refuge
Item:
  • 9255   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1199
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Creator:
  • Spiker, La Rue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 2/25/1949
Description:
Typed and annotated draft of an article by LaRue Spiker unknown publication and date. U.S. Wildlife Refuge 1949 history of the program. 17 typed pages Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.30.3
12253Official Cypher (Masons)
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Book
  • Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine
  • 1948
Official Cypher (Masons)
Item:
  • 12253   
Object ID:
  • 001.123.010
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Book
Creator:
  • Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine
Collection:
  • Grand Lodge of Masons
Date:
  • 1948
Description:
Official Cypher for the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine. First, Second and Third Degrees. Appears to be some kind of code. 183 pps. 3 x 5, in leather case
18685Letter to Jud ? from Don stationed in Italy
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Oct 23, 1944
Letter to Jud ? from Don stationed in Italy
Item:
  • 18685   
Object ID:
  • 001-118.9.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Date:
  • Oct 23, 1944
Description:
Five page Letter written on 5x7 paper Letter to Jud from Don while he was stationed in Italy during World War II. In the letter he talks about friends he has heard about from letter from home, hopes that his friend will have some success in the upcoming hunting season, life in an field tent with five other people, camp life, weather, movies shown in the camp, what he did on his recent leave.
18681Letter to Mr & Mrs Fred P. Smith from Cp Donald E. Smith
  • Document, Correspondence
  • May 13, 1945
Letter to Mr & Mrs Fred P. Smith from Cp Donald E. Smith
Item:
  • 18681   
Object ID:
  • 001-118.9.17
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Date:
  • May 13, 1945
Description:
Letter to Mr. & Mrs Fred P. Smith from Cp. Donald E. Smith First uncensored letter to his parents now that the war had ended. Talks of going to Bari, Italy on leave, his stationing in Termoli, Italy, changes to the town now that the war is over, where he has been stationed since being sent overseas and what he did in the various locations, doesn't know where they will be sent next.
18680Letter to Robe from Joshua Grindle
  • Document, Correspondence
  • May 13, 1945
Letter to Robe from Joshua Grindle
Item:
  • 18680   
Object ID:
  • 001-118.9.18
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Date:
  • May 13, 1945
Description:
Envelope with Memories of Dr. Grindle written on it and a 8.5x5.5inch piece of paper labeled Mendocino Bank of Commerce with a letter to Brother Robe from Joshua Grindle. He talks of a trip to visit someone and the meeting of a man (name hard to read), gives a physical description of the man, relates he is fluent in 3-4 languages.
18668Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
  • November 5, 1945
Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
Item:
  • 18668   
Object ID:
  • 001-118.9.30
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Date:
  • November 5, 1945
Description:
Honorable Discharge papers of Stuart J. Smith from the United States Army in November 5, 1945. Back of the paper lists the battles and campaigns he fought in, Medals awarded, occupations, separation pay.
18667Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
  • November 5, 1945
Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
Item:
  • 18667   
Object ID:
  • 001-118.9.31
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Date:
  • November 5, 1945
Description:
Separation Record of Stuart J. Smith showing a summary of his duties in the Army, Occupational assignments, civilian occupations, civilian education level.
18485Thank You Card
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card, Holiday Card
  • Rust Craft of Boston
  • August 7, 1947
Thank You Card
Item:
  • 18485   
Object ID:
  • 022.04.06
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card, Holiday Card
Creator:
  • Rust Craft of Boston
Collection:
  • Skocpol Donations
Date:
  • August 7, 1947
Description:
Thank you card from Father Fitz (Rev. Edward F. Fitzpatrick) to "Little Miss Lena Gilley" August 7, 1947. He expresses his thanks for the fish. Envelope includes a card inviting Gilley to the 40th anniversary of his ordination and two tickets to the Criterion Theatre.
17679Information card for the U.S.S. Missouri visit to Bar Harbor
  • Document, Memorabilia, Commemorative, Commemorative Card
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Transportation - water
  • 1946
Information card for the U.S.S. Missouri visit to Bar Harbor
Item:
  • 17679   
Object ID:
  • 001-88-3-2185
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Commemorative, Commemorative Card
Subject:
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Maritime
  • Other, Transportation - water
Date:
  • 1946
Description:
Card with photograph of the U.S.S. Missouri launched January 29, 1944 Commissioned June 11, 1944 Visited Bar Harbor in August of 1946 Connie Jellison went on board for a tour
17481Regional Island High School formation papers
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Schools
  • 1/1/1949
Regional Island High School formation papers
Item:
  • 17481   
Object ID:
  • 002-67-2343
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Schools
Date:
  • 1/1/1949
Description:
Miscellaneous papers related to the formation of the MDI Regional High School from 1948 - 1949. Includes surveys, letters to the editor, letters to Rockefeller, pta minutes, general correspondence
17177Luders Hulls 553-62: Sail Plan & Rigging Details
  • Document, Projection, Technical Drawing
  • Other, Boat & ship companies
  • Other, Boat & ship industry
  • Other, Boats
  • Other, Sailing
  • Luders Marine Construction Co., Stamford, Conn.
  • Jan. 11, 1945
Luders Hulls 553-62: Sail Plan & Rigging Details
Item:
  • 17177   
Object ID:
  • 003.13.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Technical Drawing
Subject:
  • Other, Boat & ship companies
  • Other, Boat & ship industry
  • Other, Boats
  • Other, Sailing
Creator:
  • Luders Marine Construction Co., Stamford, Conn.
Date:
  • Jan. 11, 1945
17176Hulls No. 553-77: Construction Plan
  • Document, Projection, Technical Drawing
  • Other, Boat & ship companies
  • Other, Boat & ship industry
  • Other, Boats
  • Other, Sailboat racing
  • Luders Marine Construction Co., Stamford, Conn.
  • Dec. 11, 1944
Hulls No. 553-77: Construction Plan
Item:
  • 17176   
Object ID:
  • 003.13.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Technical Drawing
Subject:
  • Other, Boat & ship companies
  • Other, Boat & ship industry
  • Other, Boats
  • Other, Sailboat racing
Creator:
  • Luders Marine Construction Co., Stamford, Conn.
Date:
  • Dec. 11, 1944
17172Construction Plan , Design No. 77
  • Document, Projection, Technical Drawing
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Construction
  • Other, Boat & ship industry
  • Other, Design drawings
  • Other, Ship equipment & rigging
  • L. Francis Herreshoff
  • Aug. 1940
Construction Plan , Design No. 77
Item:
  • 17172   
Object ID:
  • 006.48.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Technical Drawing
Subject:
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Construction
  • Other, Boat & ship industry
  • Other, Design drawings
  • Other, Ship equipment & rigging
Creator:
  • L. Francis Herreshoff
Date:
  • Aug. 1940
Description:
Construction deck plan for 'Little International,' class boat commissioned by William F. Strawbridge from L. Francis Herreshoff, of Marblehead. Two boats were built by Hinckley. One remains on Mount Desert Island today. The class failed to materialize due to the coming of WWII, after which Luders made their debut. White markings of ship design on black background (white paper on back is blank). Shows design of 28' class boat. Construction plan for design number 77. Drawn or designed by L. Francis Herreshoff in Aug. 1940. Scale: 1"=1'. [show more]
17170Alterations for residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Butler, Southwest Harbor
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Other, Architectural & site components
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Patterson, R.W., SR
  • 1948
Alterations for residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Butler, Southwest Harbor
Item:
  • 17170   
Object ID:
  • 001.87.150
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
Subject:
  • Other, Architectural & site components
  • Other, Architectural drawings
Creator:
  • Patterson, R.W., SR
Collection:
  • Robert W. Patterson Collection
Date:
  • 1948
Description:
A sketch plan for Alterations for residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Butler, Southwest Harbor , pencil on tissue paper, August, 1948
17169Invitation to wedding (1943)
  • Document, Request, Invitation
  • Other, Invitations
  • Other, Weddings
  • 1943
Invitation to wedding (1943)
Item:
  • 17169   
Object ID:
  • 006.56.5
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Request, Invitation
Subject:
  • Other, Invitations
  • Other, Weddings
Date:
  • 1943
Description:
Invitation to wedding (1943) of Grace Richardson to Hubert Gaspar, M.M.2/cU.S.N.R. in South Hamilton, Massachusetts.