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| 1547 | The Mirror of Maine |
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Description: This is an annotated and illustrated bibliography of 100 books "that reveal the history of the state and the life of its people." | |
| 12432 | The Creation and Growth of Acadia National Park |
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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] | ||
| 12579 | A History of Little Cranberry Island, Maine |
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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. |
| 12588 | Descendants of Peter Stanley 1539-15-83, Ashford, Dent, England |
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Description: Extensive genealogy of the Stanley, Spurling, and Bunker families. |
| 12847 | Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island |
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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. |
| 12848 | Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island |
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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. |
| 12892 | Living on the Edge: A Guide to Plants of the seaside and salt marsh and animals and algae of tide pools |
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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. |
| 12924 | A Building History of Northern New England |
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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. |
| 12927 | Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection 1596-1982 |
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Description: Describes materials collected from various sources by William Otis Sawtelle, who founded the Islesford Historical Museum on Little Cranberry Island. |
| 12928 | Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection |
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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. |
| 12936 | Registry of Maine Toolmakers vol. IX |
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Description: Included information on the Robert Merchant Wantage Rule, Berwick, Maine 1720 |
| 12939 | Summers With Percy |
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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. |
| 12941 | Steam to the Summit: The Green Mountain Railway, Bar Harbor’s Remarkable Cog Railway |
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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. |
| 12957 | The Seasons of New England |
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Description: Spanierman Gallery catalog of 1998 exhibit of Robert Emmett Owen's paintings. Owen dedicated his career to painting the New England landscape |
| 12958 | Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert |
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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. |
| 12970 | Important Maine Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera |
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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 |
| 12971 | A Day's Work: A Sampler of Historic Maine Photographs, 1860-1920, Part II |
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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. |
| 12993 | List of Vessels Built: Mount Desert, Cranberry, Tinker’s, Thompson’s, and Long Island (Frenchboro) |
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Description: Arranged chronologically; gives date, place built, name of vessel, description, and owners | |
| 12999 | Cemeteries and Burial Sites in Trenton, Maine: A recording of the information found on the cemetery stones in Trenton, Maine |
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Description: Includes map of Trenton indicating cemetery locations; lists cemeteries with names and dates of those buried in them. | |
| 13004 | Acadia Revealed: Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park |
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| 13872 | Savage Genealogy |
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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 | |
| 13941 | Two Island Gardens: Asticou Azalea Garden & Thuya Garden, Asticou Terraces & Thuya Lodge |
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Description: Two volumes marked a and b. | ||
| 16967 | Three Centuries of Hooking |
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Description: Catalogue of the exhibition in The Old School House & Museum in August-September 2009. Judith Burger-Gossart was curator of the exhibit. Peggy Forster designed and created the catalogue | ||
| 16982 | Writing on Stone: Scenes from a Maine Island Life |
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Description: "A moving account of how the life of an island [Gotts], past and present, shapes and transforms the unexpected loss of a son." (From the flyleaf.) |
| 17003 | Self-Guided Walking Tour of Historic Bar Harbor |
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