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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
19567Historical Society Newsletter
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • 1988
Description:
Newsletter for MDI Historical Society, postmarked September 28, 1988
19306Seal Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 4/18/1985
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. Bar Harbor Times feature on Mount Desert Island Libraries. Lists all of the libraries on Mount Desert Island, addresses, hours of operation, Librarian names. Also a brief article talking about National Library Week. [show more]
19285Seal Harbor Yatch Club Sails On
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • August 4, 1988
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. Article from the Bar Harbor Times from Thursday August 4, 1988. Gives information on the 65 year history of the Yatch Club. Also talks about the regatta being held.
19277History of Seal Harbor Village Improment Society
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Aug 20, 1980
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. Four page history of the early years of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society. Covers; date of first meeting, origional bylaws, first act of the Society, introduction of cars to Mount Desert Island, work of the Roads and Paths Committee, Brown Tail Moths detected and spruce-bud moth, the takeover of various works of the society by various governmental groups. Signed Edward K. Dunham August 20, 1980. Two Copies [show more]
2695Real estate ad. for "restored 1830 Maine Farmstead"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1988
Description:
Knowles real estate advertisement; two photos; listed for $900,000.
4217Arthur & Rebecca Foote
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • 1989
Description:
Written transcript and audio Interview Arthur & Rebecca Foote, conducted March 19, 1989 by M.L. Hughes, at the Foote home in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Part of the Southwest Harbor Public Library oral history collection, Tape #289. Written transcript and audio tape are attached to this record under Media tab. Both transcript and audio are under same accession number. Audio CD is in Archival Box #68
3782Articles on the Fire of 1947
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire
  • 1987
Description:
Hand written notes, typed articles with edits of contributions to Bar Harbor Times by LaRue Spiker of the Fire of 1947 40th Anniversary of fire. Previously archived as 011.FIC.37.1
2839June Groundbreaking Planned for New Historical Museum
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Ground breaking ceremonies
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 1981
Description:
This Bar Harbor Times newspaper clipping describes plans for the construction of a new museum building by the MDI Historical Society. The building to be located on Rt. 102 at the intersection of Oak Hill Road in Somesville was designed by Roc Caivano. A photograph of four unnamed members of the Building Committee is included. Dated May 14, 1981.
2838Historical Society Building Under Way
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
  • Bangor Daily News
  • 1981
Description:
Newspaper clipping from "Bangor Daily News" of July 13, 1981 describing construction of new museum building for the MDI Historical Society on Rte. 102 in Somesville. The building and its planned use are described.
4094Peace: The Over Riding Imperitive
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Peace
  • Other, Politics
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1981
Description:
“Peace: The Overiding Imperitve” by LaRue Spiker. 2 pages. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.06
9213Housing Dilemma Worsens Resort Labor Shortage
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Housing
  • Other, Labor housing
  • Other, Resorts
  • Maine Sunday Telegram, written by Anne Hyde Degan
  • 4/17/1988
Description:
Two page article with text and photographs discussing the year-round labor shortage issue on Mt. Desert Island. Problem reportedly resulted from lack of affordable housing. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.7
18692Somesville Library and The Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Other, Somesville Library and The Mount Desert Historical Society
  • 1989
Description:
Covering the happenings of both the Somesville Library and the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. Library: Upcoming storytelling program Labor Day Picnic Poetry readings Friends Meeting Quilt Raffel Summer Fund-Raising Events Board of Trustees News Volunteers Kids Activites Book Sale Book Review Notes from the Librarian's Desk New Books MDI Historical Society Passing of Society members Happenings of the Society Reprint of a petition to break Tremont and Southwest Harbor away from the Town of Mount Desert. [show more]
18691Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels Advertisement
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Golden Age of Summer Hotels
  • August 13, 1981
Description:
Clipping about an upcoming talk about the Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels 1880-1920. Talk will cover descriptions of summer hotel life along the Maine Coast.
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]
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
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
17641Pretty Marsh Community Directory 1980
  • Publication, Directory, Telephone Directory
  • Pretty Marsh Community Corporation
  • 1980
Description:
Community Directory, 1980
17487Down East Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Summer Community
  • 9/1/1981
Description:
Mount Desert Island article p. 60 “When Hollywood Came to Bar Harbor” In the summer of 1917, sea goddesses frolicked on Sand Beach, the cameras rolled, and almost everyone in town turned out to watch. by Gladys O’Neil Article covers history of Turrets and the fire at COA
17486Down East Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Summer Community
  • 10/1/1985
Description:
Mount Desert Island article p.46 “Saved by a Great White Elephant” Built as a Bar Harbor summer “cottage” with thirty-five rooms and two-foot-thick granite walls - the Turrets served ably when tragedy struck the College of the Atlantic in 1983” by Norah Deakin Davis Article covers history of Turrets and the fire at COA
17485Down East Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Gardens
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Women's History
  • 7/1/1983
Description:
Mount Desert Island article p.81 “A Summer Full of Flowers” by Jane Lamb written about the gardens of Mary Louis Jenkins photographs by Brian Vanden Brink
17484Down East Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Nature, Animals
  • Recreation
  • 9/1/1982
Description:
Mount Desert Island article p.52 “Making it in Maine” Horseman of Acadia: Article about William Tapley and his work with Wildwood Stable of Seal Harbor in Acadia National Park
17483Down East Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Recreation
  • 6/1/1981
Description:
Mount Desert Island article p.81 “Rock climbers clamber ‘up the ladder’ to explore The Verticle World of Mt. Desert Text and photographs by Daniel Koch
17463This New England, Mount Desert Island, Me
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • 8/1/1981
Description:
An article in Yankee magazine telling the history of Mt. Desert with excellent photographs.
17306Mount Desert Island; Summer Guide
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Guidebook
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • 1982