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. Thank you card drawn on consturction paper with the printed text "Thank You for the Magic Carpet." with a picture of a magic carpet. Inside is witten the names of children in purple crayon. In pencil on back of the card reads "Thank you note to the library board from the Story Time Children in appreciation of the new Oriental Rugs, 2010. [show more]
Description: Silhouette of Mr. A.J. Whiting on a 3” x 5” card. On the back is an advertisement for “Imperial & Northern Insurance Cos. of London.” C.C. Burrill is the Ellsworth Agent.
Description: Fabric Samples from Jordan Marsh, Boston; some pasted in small booklet "Some Facts about Color Fabrics", along with order sheet for fabric and for ready-made dresses of voile, gingham, crepe de chine, georgette crepe, tafetta silk, jersey, serge, foulard, sizes 34 to 44 with free delivery anywhere in New England. No date. In envelope addressed to Emma Whitmore Seal Harbor Me. Return address: Jordan Marsh, Boston, Mass. Found in building that housed old general store in Seal Harbor. [show more]
Description: Small 14 page pamphlet advertising “None Such New England” recipes and premiums that can be obtained Bisque Doll, thread case, knife, Recipes Mince Meat, German Coffee Bread. Printed in 1897 Hires' Root beer pamphlet. Stories, poems about the Hires company and uses ofi its product ND
Description: Biggest Job in 26 Years Faces Publicity Bureau Newspaper clippings (photocopies) of articles about the loss of Bar Harbor after the 1947 fire. There are also letters discussing how to contradict information in the news claiming the fire burned everything.
Description: 1. 1894, 1888 ladies Calendars, 2. Flyer advertising sailing aboard the Rachel B. Jackson 3. "Island Flavors" multi-image slide-sound presentation flyer 4. Invitation to URC Fancy Dress Ball and Domino Party at Hancock Hall, Ellsworth, March 11, 1880. Floor directios: E.K. Hopkins, Wm. P. Joy, M.F. Avery, W. McFarland. Aids [sic]: A.W. Cushman, H.H. Emerson, W.H. Davis, F.A. Macomber. Committee of Arrangements: Mrs. J.D. Hopkins, Mrs. H.H. Emerson, Mrs. A.F. Greely, Mrs. A.M. Hopkins, Wm. O. McDonald. 5. Adv. for 1901 Bankruptcy Sale of the Standard Granite Co., by Fernald and Somes of Mount Desert. 6. Adv. for Green Mountain Carriage Toll Road to summit of Green Mountain, c. 1890. 7. Steamship schedules, Boston to Halifax, Nova Scotia with ports in between. Listing of ships. Two pages. April 2, 1857. 8. Munsey's Magazine-Advertising Section- adv. for W.B. corsets, Gage hats, Resinol soap (no date) 9. 1889 adv. calendar for "The Standard New Model Buckeye" (hay cutter) by Richardson Manufacturing Co., John Somes, agent. 10. Color page from "New York Fashions," published by E. Butterick & Co., Aug. 1872. 11. 1997 Southwest Harbor/Tremont Visitor's Guide. 12. 1958 Islesford Ferry adv. 13. Adv. card for tobacco plugs; photo. of Pearl Revere on front 14. Pamphlet: The Historic Homes of the Town of Tremont...A Perspective in Time (1998). [show more]
Description: Advertising brochure for the “Continental Tobacco Company”. Explains items one can obtain by collecting tags from their various tobacco products. The offer expired November 30, 1900 Previously archived as 016.001.2.B, old accession # 1534
Description: Silhouette of Mr. A.J. Whiting on a 3” x 5” card. On the back is an advertisement for “Imperial & Northern Insurance Cos. of London.” C.C. Burrill is the Ellsworth Agent. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.29
Description: Cards with with pictures of different clothing for women and children. Pictures of different women's hats Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.8
Description: 12-page photocopy of advertising for RKL Botworks. Includes diagrams and descriptions of construction for the Rangeley Boat, Little Rangeley Boat, Lawley Tender, 17' River Canoe, Lincoln 28. One photo shows interior of boat shop. RKL Boatworks, founded in 1976 by Robert K. Lincoln, operated in the Pretty Marsh area of the town of Mount Desert.
Description: Double sided advertisment print for Bar Harbor businesses. Date unknown, likely 1900-20 based on bank capitalization and profit numbers included in the advertisements.
Description: Promotional booklet for Jordan Pond House likely written and published by T.A. McIntire, Proprietor. Includes a description of Jordan Pond, offerings of the Jordan Pond House, suggested walks to and from Jordan Pond House, and a map of Mount Desert Island supplemented by contemporary images of the House, both interior and exterior, and the Park. Photographs of Jordan Pond and the Bubbles from the lawn of the Jordan Pond House, a walking path along the pond, and the front and drive of the Jordan Pond House are copyright Chas. A. Townsend. [show more]