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2599June Groundbreaking Planned for New Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Museums
  • 5/14/1981
Description:
Announcement of the plans to build a new museum in Somesville. Picutres of the committee and the architects plans for the building.
2608Ten Days on a Maine Rock, an Adventure
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Education
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • 7/2/1981
Description:
Report by Kathy Newitt on a ten day stay on Mt. Desert Rock with Allied Whale, organization based at College of the Atlantic.
2609International One-Design World Championship
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Maritime
  • 4/29/1982
Description:
A detailed history of the IOD fleet on Mt. Desert as well as its origin and the World Championships that were being held for the first time in NE. Reports on the boat builders involved as well as the owners.
2610picture
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • 7/2/1981
Description:
Picture of the boat house on Mt. Desert Rock
2612Lighthouses Guide Sailors Around Mount Desert Isalnd
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • 8/12/1983
Description:
Bar Harbor Times. A detailed history of the lighthouses around Mt. Desert. Also a short history of William Gilley, keeper of Baker Light.
2613Shuttle Disaster Hits Close to Home
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Transportation - air
  • 1/30/1986
Description:
First-hand comments regarding the space shuttle "Challenger" disaster by Wm. Townsend who was a finalist to be aboard the shuttle. Also an editorial about the disaster
2636Bar Harbor Times “Development Shaping the Future of Our Communities”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Development Shaping the Future of Our Communities” by Sallie Dinkel August 13, 1987.
2745U.S. Show Recognizes Work of Early Southwest Harbor Photographer
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Exhibitions
  • Other, Photographers
  • Other, Photography
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 2/28/1980
Description:
Article on one page with photographs describing the inclusion of the photographic works of Henry L. Rand in an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art. Rand (1862-1945) was a photographer working in the luminist style; he was first a summer and later year round resident of Mt. Desert Island. The exhibit at the National Gallery of Art was entitled "American Light: The Luminist Movement, 1850-1875. Previously archived as object id 012.fic.047.29 [show more]
2646Newsclipping: "Heartland - Emery District Farmers Wage Losing Battle to Save Their Working Farms"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Agriculture
  • 1989
Description:
Bar Harbor Times. “Heartland - Emery District Farmers Wage Losing Battle to Save Their Working Farms” by Nan Lincoln July 20, 1989. Previously accessioned as **0872, Object Id 012.FIC.043.11
2783The Harbor Light
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Light
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Myths
  • The Enterprise
  • 02/1984
Description:
Article describing myths which have been reported regarding an unexplained light seen at night off the coast of Mt. Desert Island in Placentia Bay. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.15
2639Bar Harbor Times “Mount Desert Island’s Granite Heritage”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geology
  • 1982
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Mount Desert Island’s Granite Heritage” by Vicotr Layton July 15, 1982. Previously accessioned as **0887, Object Id 012.FIC.043.13
9331COA 10 Years Later
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Education
  • 1980
Description:
Ellsworth American “COA 10 Years Later - Has Come a Long Way” by LaRue Spiker February 28, 1980. Peviously accessioned as **0858, Object Id 012.FIC.043.12
2778Tremont, a Small Town Experiences Growing Pressure
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic & social conditions
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Other, Trenton
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 1987
Description:
Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times, each including several artices, pertaining to development in the towns of Mt. Desert Island and Trenton. Tremont, a Small Town Experiences Growing Pressure Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.4
18597Bar Harbor Struggles with Big City Problems
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic & social conditions
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Other, Trenton
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 1987
Description:
Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times, each including several artices, pertaining to development in the towns of Mt. Desert Island and Trenton. Bar Harbor Struggles with Big City Problems; Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.4
2638Bar Harbor Times: “Somesville Faces Impact of Urban Sprawl”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Somesville Faces Impact of Urban Sprawl” by Diana Abrell July 30, 1987. Previously acessioned as **0896, Object Id 012.FIC.043.4
9332Newspaper article: "The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Environment
  • 1983
Description:
Mount Desert Herald “The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade” June 21, 1983. Previously accessioned as **0862, object Id 012.FIC.043.1
2637Bar Harbor Times: “Southwest Harbor Collides with Change”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times: “Southwest Harbor Collides with Change” by Nan Lincoln July 23, 1987. Previously accessioned as **0897, Object Id 012.FIC.043.4
2635Bar Harbor Times “Trenton Stems Tide”
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • 1987
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “Trenton Stems Tide” by John Kauffmann August 27, 1987. Previously accessioned as **0904, Object Id 012.FIC.043.4
2817The Fiery Intrusion; The Enormous Snow Plow
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 1989
Description:
Articles, one page each, are parts 2 and 3 of three part series describing the geologic forces which formed the island of Mount Desert Island. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.029.6
2659MDI’s AutoWar: Summer vs. Permanent Residents
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Transportation - land
  • 1984
Description:
Bar Harbor Times “ MDI’s Auto War: Summer vs. Permanent Residents” by Diana Abrell September 6, 1984. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.2
9330Newsclipping: "Property Values Go Higher and Higher"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Islands
  • 1986
Description:
Ellsworth American “Property Values Go Higher and Higher” by John R. Wiggins October 23, 1986. Previously accessioned as **0826, Object Id 012.FIC.035.1
18621Life on Tinker Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Tavern
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
  • Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill
  • 8/5/1982
Description:
From the Ellsworth American August 5, 1982. This is an excerpt from the book Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast: Penobscot and blue Hill Bays. Talks about the earliest name of the island, who John Robinson was, other people who claimed the island. geneology of the Tinkers, commercial activity on Tinker Island.
18620Mount Desert Island History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Tavern
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
  • Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill
  • 8/5/1982
Description:
Article on three pieces of paper about Mount Desert Island History; Native American History, small outer islands, Sutton's Island, Joseph Moore, Joseph Lancaster, Isaac Richardson, William and Joseph Moore, John Gilley
2877St. Mary's by the Sea history
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bishops
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Episcopal churches
  • Other, Justice of Peace
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Sandpoint, Village of
  • Other, St. Mary's By the Sea
  • 1981
Description:
St Mary's by the Sea original newspaper clipping. A wooden frame church 1883 picture of it. First stone portion added 1899. Excerpt from A Common House, a book about St. Mary's Previously archived as object Id 011.FIC.66.3
18631Five articles about the Mount Desert Historical Society building a new museum.
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Sewing Circle
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • August 1980 & 1985
Description:
Five articles glued to a piece of white paper. One side Society Delays Action on Museum from the Bangor Daily News August 15, 1980 about the vote to defer action on building a new museum building pending more information. Second article on the same side Historical Society Still Undecided as to Type of Building to Erect from the Ellsworth American August 21, 1980. Other side Editorial from the Bar Harbor Times August 21, 1980 about the need for a new museum. Bangor Daily 8/6/1985 Notice about the upcoming annual meeting of the Mount Desert Historical Society. Bar Harbor Times, August 21, 1980 Historical Society Urges Building Decision Soon about the need for a new museum building. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.3 [show more]