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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
17267Nexus Vol X no 5 & 6.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Genealogy
  • New England Historic Genealogical Society
  • Oct/Dec, 1993
16553"One Summer in Seal Harbor" - a magazine article
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • June 1995
Description:
"One Summer in Seal Harbor" -- an article from the Johns Hopkins Magazine, June 1995, recounting the relationship between artist Thomas Eakins and physicist Henry Rowland. Describes Eakins' painting of a portrait of Rowland, discusses Rowland's career and describes the construction of "Craigstone", the Rowland cottage in Seal Harbor. Includes biographical information on both Rowland and Eakins.
12125"One Summer in Seal Harbor" - a magazine article
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Stephen May
  • June 1995
Description:
"One Summer in Seal Harbor" -- an article from the Johns Hopkins Magazine, June 1995, recounting the relationship between artist, painter, Thomas Eakins and physicist, photographer, Henry Rowland. Describes Eakins' painting of a portrait of Rowland, discusses Rowland's career and describes the construction of "Craigstone", the Rowland cottage in Seal Harbor. Includes biographical information on both Rowland and Eakins. [show more]
19342One Summer in Seal Harbor
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • June 1995
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. Essay taken from the Johns Hopkins Magazine titled One Summer in Seal Harbor by Stephen May. Page 52-58. Essay covers a brief history of both artist Thomas Eakins and Hopkins physicist Henry Rowland. The essay also covers the two men's freindship and their time in Seal Harbor. [show more]
11744George Gilley and the Medicine Chest
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Isles
  • Other, Gilley family
  • Other, Islesford
  • Other, Medicine
  • Cox, James
  • June 1991
Description:
George Gilley’s seagoing career as sailor and doctor; early medicines, Gilley family Occasional Paper No. 1
18724Letter to Charles from unknown
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Unknown
  • July 8, 1991
Description:
Acadia National Park 75 Anniversary Newspaper. 40 pages with articles about the creation of Acadia National Park, current activities within the Park, significant dates in the history of the Park.
18723Letter to Charles from unknown
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Unknown
  • July 8, 1991
Description:
Special supliment to the Bar Harbor Times Newspaper for the 200 anniversary of Mount Desert Island. Articles cover various parts of history over the years.
18679Looking Backward Religion and Politics in Surry
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • July 30, 1998
Description:
Ellsworth American July 30, 1998 article is a reprint of an article written by Dr. Robert P. Grindle of Somesville, Maine about Surry, Maine back before the Civil War.
18678Looking Backward Religion and Politics in Surry
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • July 23, 1998
Description:
Ellsworth American July 23, 1998 article is a biography of Dr. Robert L. Grindle. Talks of his time as a doctor in Somesville, Republican County Chair, early election process in Maine, fight to keep automobiles off of Mount Desert Island, Career as a sailor, description of his funeral.
17207Adventure Guide to Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Other, Travel
  • Brechlin, Earl
  • Hunter Publishing
  • Inc., 1999.
Description:
A Hunter Travel Guide.
11767Newsletter Fall 1992
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Maine Olmsted Alliance for Parks and Landscapes
  • Fall 1992
Description:
Maine Olmsted Alliance for Parks & Landscapes Newsletter Fall 1992. Originally sent to the Mount Desert Historical Society.
13542Summers at the Eyrie
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Ellen MacDonald Ward
  • August 1996
Description:
Summer home of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his family. Describes family life, gardens, interior furnishings. House was demolished c. 1963.
3568Gary Galyean's Golf Letter, Folder #13
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Gary Galyean's Golf Letter
  • August 1994
Description:
1. Gary Galyean's Golf Letter, newsletter about golf which includes an article on the Northeast Harbor Golf Club, mentioning renovations of the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes. Dated August 1994. 2. Gary Galyean's Golf Letter Catalogue of Available Subjects, undated.
19333Seaside Inn
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 8/30/1996
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. Newspaper article from the Bangor Daily News Friday, August 30, 1996, Remembering Seaside: Foremer employees at Mount Desert inn gather to reminisce about summers shared at Seal Harbor. Article about the history of the Seaside Inn and the reunion of former employees. [show more]
2702Board Balks at Smith Appointment article
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 8/24/1995
Description:
Bar Harbor Times Article related to the appointment of Joanne Smith to Selectmen’s list. Controversy due to money management
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.
19337Seaside Inn Reunion
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • 8/22/1996
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. Document bound in a plastic report cover titled The Seaside Inn Reunion, Seal Harbor, Maine August 22, 1996. Document covers a littl bit of the history of the Inn, shows photos of people who worked at the Inn, has copies of letters sent to the Inn by people who stayed there, Memories of the inn by those who worked there, articles from local papers about the Inn, addresses of those who attended the reunion. [show more]
17425Bar Harbor Times
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, History - Tremont
  • 7/9/1998
Description:
Bar Harbor Times. “Birthday bash begins Saturday” - Tremont Sesquicentennial. Includes Selects section with story on historic houses in Tremont. Also a special “Tremont Sesquicentennial”supplement.
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]
17462Mount Desert Island Non-Profit Organizations
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • 7/15/1999
Description:
A newpaper insert that features all the non-profit organizations on the island. Includes pictures and a short history of each organization
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.
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
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.
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.
17458Bating on Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • 5/13/1999
Description:
Boating Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times. Includes articles such as