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| 2743 | Youth Escapes Czarist Russia to Become Successful American |
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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 | |
| 2742 | Ballet Students |
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Description: This is a partial article (first page missing) describing the work of two dance instructors at the Albertine Summer Dance Workshop in Hulls Cove. Mme. Felia Dubrovska, formerly with the Imperial Russian Ballet, instructed ballet, and Gladyce Royce taught Kathak, a dance form from northern India. Previously archived as object id 012.Fic.047.31 | |
| 2747 | Spurlings Among First Settlers to Help Shape the History of the Cranberry Isles |
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Description: One page article with photographs describing the history of the Spurling family in the Cranberry Islands. Benjamin is believed to be the first permanent settler on Great Cranberry Island in 1787. His descendants, including senior citizen Capt. Bert Spurling, are still residents of the Cranberry Islands. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.27 | |
| 2750 | Retired Poultryman Full of Pep and Love of Life at 88 Years |
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Description: Article on two pages with photograph featuring the life of Oscar A. Tolman written on the occasion of his 88th birthday. Tolman worked over his lifetime as a seaman, a liveryman and finally in Tremont as a poultryman. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.24 | |
| 2763 | Juliette Nikerson [sp] Vlaues Her Independence |
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Description: One page article with photograph describing the life and occupation of Juliette Nickerson. She was a horsewoman and first known female agent for the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.12 | |
| 2761 | Local Woodcarver's Exhibit Stirs Up Much Interest |
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Description: Partial page article including photographs describing an exhibit of the wood carving work of Charles Savage. The exhibit was held at the Northeast Harbor Library. Article includes a photograph of the Asticou Terraces gate designed by Charles Savage. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.14 | |
| 2734 | "I Came to this Place", Feature by LaRue Spiker, Judged Best in New England |
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Description: Article on two pages announcing the award received by Bar Harbor Times writer, LaRue Spiker. Ms. Spiker was recognized by the New England Weekly Press Association with the 1961 award for the best feature story in New England. Previoulsy archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.9 | |
| 2781 | Corona Climaxing Eclipse Evokes Unified Response from People on Cadillac; Eclipse watchers on Cadillac are Colorful Crowd |
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Description: Newsclipping inclues two articles on two pages, both articles pertaining to the viewing of a solar eclipse from locations on Mt. Desert Island. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.043.17 | |
| 2766 | Bar Harbor Fisherman--Oldster Spry As Any Bloomin' Youngster; Ed Whitmore of Bar Harbor Active Man |
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Description: Two articles, both incomplete, celebrating the 94th and 96th birthdays of C.E. Whitmore also known as Ed Whitmore. Previoulsy archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.1 | ||
| 2815 | Wetlands and Marshes |
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Description: Newspaper photograph illustrating a marsh which is preserved in Acadia National Park. Marsh is near Echo Lake Sand Beach. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.029.8 | |
| 2768 | Oakes Center of Bowdoin College: An Experiment in Stimulating Cultural Interest |
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Description: One page article with photographs describing the Oakes Center in Bar Harbor. This former estate of Sir Harry Oakes was donated to Bowdoin College and is being used for educational programs in the summer. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.5 | |
| 2834 | Photograph of wrecked vessel at Sand Beach |
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Description: Photograph of vessel Tye uncovered on Sand Beach by tides and surf following a storm. The Tye was wrecked around 1910. | |
| 16947 | The American Builder's Companion |
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| 12861 | The Right People: The Social Establishment in America |
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Description: A witty account of Society and Real Society in America; Northeast Harbor, the Pot and Kettle Club, prep schools, debutante traditions, Junior League, are among the institutions mentioned. |
| 14655 | Native Birds of Mount Desert Island |
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Description: Indicate the habitats of all the birds that breed on or near MDI during the past fifty years. Ian Fleming named his James Bond after the well known ornithologist who summered in Pretty Marsh. (description added by AC 2011) |
| 7432 | Harper Lees's To Kill a Mockingbird |
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Description: Copy of Christopher Sergel play. Stamped "property of MDIHS, No 9, purchased 71" on inside front cover. | ||
| 16521 | Green Grows Bar Harbor: reflections from Kebo Valley |
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Description: History of Bar Harbor, with photographs by Sargent Collier. Includes chapters on Acadia National Park, social and club life, island laboratories, Bar Harbor-Yarmouth ferry, Fire of 1947, Kebo Valley Golf Club, Bar Harbor Club, Pot and Kettle Club, the Building of Arts, Great Automobile War. Mentions performances of the Boston Symphony at the Building of Arts. | |
| 16551 | History of the Maine Woods. |
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| 12873 | An Investigation of the Granite Quarry Industry in Hancock County, Maine |
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Description: Study of granite industry in Hancock Co., Maine, after Civil War to locate major quarry sites, ownership of quarries, types of granite products, characteristics of granite centers, and causes for the decline of the industry. |
| 4249 | Transcription of Eleanor Mayo's Interview with Lillian Rich Reed (1889-1973) |
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Description: Transcription of Eleanor Mayo's Interview with Lillian Rich Reed (1889-1973). The interview took place on January 16, 1967. Lillian Rich Reed was the daughter of John M. and Charlotte Kelley Rich, the sister of Emily Rich Trask, and the mother of Emma Reed Richards. | |
| 3051 | John Gilley of Baker's Island |
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Description: Biography of John Gilley and story of Baker's Island; 72 pps; 4.5" X 5.5" | ||
| 2728 | Opposition Forms to TEPCO; Area Residents Want Information, Select Walker as Spokesman |
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Description: Article on two pages reporting on a meeting of citizens to discuss the proposed industrial development by TEPCO in Trenton. Photos of Doug Smith and Frank Walker included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.4 | |
| 19200 | The Kimball Story |
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Description: Article about the closing of the Kinball House in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Article is from the Bangor Daily News, Saturday/Sunday August 27-28, 1966. The story was written by Laurence S, Newman, Jr. | ||
| 9207 | Federation of Homemakers Mid-Winter Newsletter |
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Description: Ten page typewritten Federation of Homemakers Mid-winter newsletter dated February, 1969, discussing a variety of environmental and safety issues. 10 typed pages Topics discussed: Hr 1180 legislation ammendment to include a definiton of Food Supliment Bill to establish a National Commission on Public Health Hassards Contribution request to help fund the laywer for the Environmental Defense fund Dr. Richard Welch study on the effects of DDT Bill to ban the use of DDT Thomas Kimball request for the stoppage of persistant pesticides Francis Silver on the hazards of lead in gasoline Ultra-Brite toothpase issues hazards of smoking Permit for organic orange growers in Florida. Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.3 [show more] | |
| 3085 | Year-Book, 1960, Green Mountain Pomona Grange, No. 26 |
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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] |
