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1547The Mirror of Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Sprague, Laura Fecych, ed.
  • Univ. of Maine Press and Baxter Society
  • 2000
Description:
This is an annotated and illustrated bibliography of 100 books "that reveal the history of the state and the life of its people."
12432The Creation and Growth of Acadia National Park
  • Publication, Book
  • Paul Richardson
  • 2005
Description:
Copy 1 (for the archives) of Paul Richardson's manuscript about Acadia National Park with particular emphasis on the carriage roads and bridges and their construction. Includes a map and pictures and an appendix with a description and technical information on all carriage road bridges. A bibliography and index are included. "A Gift from Paul S. and Dorothy L. Richardson to the Mount Desert Island Historical Society." Fifty copies were given to the Historical Society for distribution locally. [show more]
12579A History of Little Cranberry Island, Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, History
  • Other, Islesford
  • Dwelley, Hugh L.
  • Islandport Press
  • 2000
Description:
The author grew up on Little Cranberry (Islesford). Chapter titles include Pioneer Settler Families (Stanwoods, Stanleys, Gilleys, Bunkers, Spurlings, Hadlocks), Farming and Fishing, Arts and Entertainment, Summer Colony, Winter Living, Great War, World War II, as well as sections on schools, roads, churches, and more.
12588Descendants of Peter Stanley 1539-15-83, Ashford, Dent, England
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bunker family
  • Other, Spurling family
  • Other, Stanley family
  • Stanley, Ralph W.
  • Self
  • 2008
Description:
Extensive genealogy of the Stanley, Spurling, and Bunker families.
12847Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Vining, Thomas
  • V.F. Thomas Co.
  • 2000.
Description:
A comprehensive record of names and dates on gravestones in cemeteries of Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Tremont. The records are arranged by cemetery; an index refers to last names in each cemetery.
12848Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Vining, Thomas
  • V.F. Thomas Co.
  • 2000
Description:
A comprehensive record of names and dates on gravestones in cemeteries of Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Tremont. The records are arranged by cemetery; an index refers to last names in each cemetery.
12892Living on the Edge: A Guide to Plants of the seaside and salt marsh and animals and algae of tide pools
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Grierson, Ruth Gortner and Thomas F. Vining
  • V.F. Thomas Co.
  • 2003
Description:
Describes the habitats (sand, cobbles, salt marsh, tide pools) of the plants and animals found by the sea; includes photographs, Latin names, and descriptions of the plants, algae, and animals.
12924A Building History of Northern New England
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, New England
  • Garvin, James L.
  • University Press of New England
  • 2001
Description:
Guide to understanding old buildings, written especially for home-owners in northern New England. Discusses evolution of building technology from log buildings through framed houses, evolution of style, and evolution of key features.
12927Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection 1596-1982
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Island
  • Other, Islesford
  • Karle, Tim J.
  • National Park Service
  • 2003
Description:
Describes materials collected from various sources by William Otis Sawtelle, who founded the Islesford Historical Museum on Little Cranberry Island.
12928Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Islesford
  • Karle, Tim J.
  • National Park Service
  • 2003
Description:
Guide to the William Otis Sawtelle collection of documents for 1915-1935; these include receipts, correspondence, and ledgers. Related works are the Islesford Collection Inc. Collection and the U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection.
12936Registry of Maine Toolmakers vol. IX
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Tools & implements
  • Brack, H. G., ed.
  • Pennywheel Press
  • 2005
Description:
Included information on the Robert Merchant Wantage Rule, Berwick, Maine 1720
12939Summers With Percy
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Reed, Percy
  • Finney, Redmond C.S.
  • Landslide Farm Publisher
  • 2002
Description:
A biography of Percy Thompson Reed, who was born on Mount Desert Island in 1917, and was the caretaker for the author's wife's family in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
12941Steam to the Summit: The Green Mountain Railway, Bar Harbor’s Remarkable Cog Railway
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Railroads
  • Bachelder, Peter Dow
  • Breakwater Press
  • 2005
Description:
From 1883 to 1890 a cog railway ran up the slopes of today's Cadillac Mountain; the railway was the inspiration of Francis (Frank) Clerque.
12957The Seasons of New England
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature, Seasons
  • Other, New England
  • Owen, Robert Emmett
  • Spanierman Gallery
  • 2000
Description:
Spanierman Gallery catalog of 1998 exhibit of Robert Emmett Owen's paintings. Owen dedicated his career to painting the New England landscape
12958Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Bryan, John M.
  • Princeton Architectural Press
  • 2005
Description:
In the words of the introduction, written by Robert R. Pyle, this book "preserves the memories relevant to understanding the roots of communities on Mount Desert Island." It includes sections on Savage's ancestors and the history artists, tourism, and recreation on the island; his education and training and photographs and descriptions of buildings designed by him in Northeast Harbor, Islesboro, and Bar Harbor.
12970Important Maine Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Ephemera
  • Other, Maps
  • Thompson, Edward V.
  • Stillwater Press
  • 2003
Description:
Catalogue Raisonne for Public Auction July 10, 2003 of property of Edward V. Thompson. Sections cover: Part 1: Maine History and law Part 2: Northeastern Boundary Controversy and "Aroostook War" Part 3: Maine Maps Part 4: Two Maine Pioneers Part 5: Maine Geology Part 6: Maine Steamboats and Railroads Part 7: Mount Desert Island Part 8: The Maine Woods Part 9: Maine Cities and Towns Insert shows estimated pre-sale prices
12971A Day's Work: A Sampler of Historic Maine Photographs, 1860-1920, Part II
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Economic & industrial aspects
  • Other, Maine
  • Bunting, W. H.
  • Tilbury House
  • 2000
Description:
This is the second volume of the series about economic activity, covering the period from the end of the Civil War to the end of World War I.
12993List of Vessels Built: Mount Desert, Cranberry, Tinker’s, Thompson’s, and Long Island (Frenchboro)
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Boat industry
  • Other, Cranberry Isles
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Islands
  • Other, Mt. Desert
  • Stanley, Ralph W.
  • 2003
Description:
Arranged chronologically; gives date, place built, name of vessel, description, and owners
12999Cemeteries and Burial Sites in Trenton, Maine: A recording of the information found on the cemetery stones in Trenton, Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Trenton
  • Leland, Particia and Robert Leland
  • 2004
Description:
Includes map of Trenton indicating cemetery locations; lists cemeteries with names and dates of those buried in them.
13004Acadia Revealed: Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Kaiser, Jay
  • Papyrus Travel Guides
  • 2000
13872Savage Genealogy
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Savage family
  • Ruze, Ruth P.
  • 2005
Description:
A reference book with genealogy and family stories of the ancestors and descendants of Augustus Charles Savage and Emily Manchester of Northeast Harbor, Maine
13941Two Island Gardens: Asticou Azalea Garden & Thuya Garden, Asticou Terraces & Thuya Lodge
  • Publication, Book
  • Baldwin, Letitia S.
  • 2008
Description:
Two volumes marked a and b.
14738The Story of The Grand Design
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Grand Manan
  • Other, Londonderry
  • Other, Presbyterians
  • Other, Ship Harbor
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Lane, Julia
  • Castlebay, Inc.
  • 2007
Description:
It is the story of The Grand Design, a Scots Irish Journey. Tucked in the inside cover is a one page fact sheet about the Legend of the Grand Design Wreck in the late fall of 1740 near Ship Harbor on Mount Desert Island.
16395Hike On: Poems from Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Poetry
  • Bennett, Thomas Peter
  • Goose River Press
  • 2008
Description:
Collection of poems about MDI and Acadia National Park. Inscribed, "For Tim Garrity as you HIKE ON in your fine work."
16397Norumbega Reconsidered: Mawooshen and the Wawenoc Diaspora
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Indians of Northern America
  • Brack, H.G. Skip
  • Davistown Museum
  • 2006
Description:
Questions, Controversies, paradigms, and Uncertainties about these indigenous communities.