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1681Clippings about WWII
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Sanderson, Virginia Somes
Description:
Miscellaneous newspaper clippings, mostly from Ohio newspapers and Time magazine, gathered by Virginia Somes Sanderson and put in her scrapbook (see 014.FIC.007.1). They were removed from the scrapbook because they were loose; most are undated. Folder also includes three ration books. Rehoused to Box 76 from loose FIC stack due to connection with Sanderson. 9/2020.
2429MDI historical society receives grant to restore schoolhouse, school house gets $125,000 challenge, Restoration to begin
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Bar Harbor Times and Bangor Daily News
Description:
Three newspaper stories photocopied onto the same page. 1. Bangor Daily News, "MDI historical society receives grant to restore schoolhouse", May 28, 1999. 2. Bar Harbor Times, "School house gets $125,000 challenge", undated. 3. Bar Harbor Times, "Restoration to begin", May 27, 1999.
2531Ralph Richardson- Tending to the Rich
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Summer Community
  • People
  • 1992
Description:
“Ralph Richardson - Tending to the rich: a lifetime of caretaking.” Article from Days and Nights on Mt. Desert Island. June 1992. Story about Richardson, a caretaker for wealthy summer residents for 43 years.
2592Bicentennail Notes
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Buildings
  • 3/11/1976
Description:
History of The Old Stone Barn at the crossroads of the Crooked road and Norway Drive and surrounding area.
2593Said the Bicycle to the Automobile
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Transportation - land
  • 9/5/1942
Description:
Picture with caption showing the number of bicycles versus automobiles parked at the Kimball House in NE Harbor.
2597School House Ground Breaking Set
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Museums
  • 6/27/1999
Description:
The groundbreaking for the new museum for the MDI HIstorical Society. A description of what the restored schoolhouse will look like.
2598Community to discuss the Rt. 3 Corridor
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Roads
  • 7/15/1999
Description:
Hancock County Planning Commission and Friends of Acadia held a meeting at COA to discuss the various environmental and recreational opportunities on Rt.3 . Various societies made presentations and a sandwich supper was served. A management plan is being prepared for the corridor and will be submitted to the state DOT in Nov. If the road is designated an”All American Road” Bar Harbor, Trenton and Mount Desert will be able to compete for additional funds for local improvement projects. [show more]
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.
2600Attic treasures sought for historical exhibit
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • 4/10/2000
Description:
Call for articles to be used in the exhibit at the MDI Historical Society celebrating the turn of the century. The exhibit will run from June 15 to Sept. 20 , 2000. Articles will be on loan and returned to owners at the end of the exhibit.
2601Historical society leaps forward into past
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • 10/17/1996
Description:
An article by Nan Lincoln describing the plans the MDI Historical Society, including the appointment of Jaylene Roths a s the curator of the museum. Also on the page is an article commemorating the Bar Harbor Historical Society.
2602Historical Society Takes Tea
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Celebrations
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 8/5/2000
Description:
Bangor Daily News article about the Tea at the Tavern party for girls and their mothers put on by the MDI Historical Society. Also a description of the exhibit at the Sound School House.
2603Lobstermen see threat in whale protection
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Ecology
  • Other, Fisheries
  • 5/5/1997
Description:
New York Times article by John H. Cushman,Jr. An in depth article about the federal fishing authorities trying to insist in changes in lobster traps in order to protect right whales. Lobstermen are angry and spokesman Dan Fernald is quoted about the injustice of the law. Two Maine senators are also disappointed in what is happening.
2604McKinley Minstrel Cast
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 3/2/1950
Description:
Listing of the members of the cast of a benefit Minstrel Show presented by the Willing Workers of the McKinley church.
2605Chebacco to visit
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 6/17/1999
Description:
Chebacco boat, Lewis Story, arriving at Somes Landing. It is a replica of the boat that brought Abraham Somes and James Richardson to the island. MDI Historical Society sponsoring tours and a slide show. Builder Harold Burnham will give presentation.
2606Grave dissues
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Literature
  • Places, Cemetery
  • 3/16/2000
Description:
Picture and notice of slide lecture bytThomas Vining ,author of “Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island” Sponsered by MDI Historical Society
2607Saving and growing heirloom seeds
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, Education
  • 1/15/2000
Description:
Explains why heirloom seeds are important and announces the presentation on heirloom seeds sponsered by the MDI Historical Society.
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
2611Island Retrospect
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 10/17/1947
Description:
Bar Harbor Times ,10/13/1983, written by Dotty Cooke. A first hand account of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire as told by Dotty Cooke.
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
2616Pictorial
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Maritime
  • 6/24/1999
Description:
Picture of the Chebacco boat that stopped at Somes landing. It is the style of the boat that brought Abraham Somes and James Richardson to mt. Desert
2617Marking 200 years at Eden Baptist
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Religion
  • 8/22/1999
Description:
Announcement of the events celebrating the 200 years. Also a short history of the church including at list of pew members.
2618Tea at the Tavern
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Community Events
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 8/27/2000
Description:
Mount Desert Historical Society has Victorian tea at the historical Mount Desert House now owned by Betty and Bill Reiff. There is a short history of the house.