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O'Brien - Mary Louise (O'Brien) Worcester (1922-2016)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Stanley - William Doane Stanley (1855-1950) aka Jimmy
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Uncle Jimmy - Pa Jim - or Jimmy, William Doane Stanley, was well known at Southwest Harbor and the Cranberry Isles during his life and has become a legend in the area thanks to the stories told of his adventures by his great nephew, Ralph Warren Stanley (1929-),
Stanley - Richard Lewis Stanley
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Stanley - Richard Lewis Stanley
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Richard Lewis Stanley was born on March 14, 1962 to Ralph Warren Stanley and Marion Louise (Linscott) Stanley in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Richard grew up in his father’s boat shop and began to help him build boats when he was very young. Richard’s name started appearing as a builder in 1983 when he helped to father build the 28-foot schooner, “Equinox” given to Mystic Seaport. Richard grew up to be a fine boat builder. “He’s a better boat builder than I am.” Ralph told Charlotte Morrill in 2010. [show more]
Andrew Nebinger - Schooner
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Andrew Nebinger - Schooner
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Southwest Harbor Captain Adoniram Judson Robinson (1834-1912), great-grandfather of boat builder Ralph Warren Stanley (1929-2021), was Master of schooner "Andrew Nebinger," built at on the Mispillion River. For information about the vessels built on Mispillion Creek see "Mispillion-Built Sailing Vessels 1761-1917" by Betty Harrington Macdonald, published by the Milford Historical Society in 1990 - available for view at the Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine. See "Wood Shavings to Hot Sparks: The History of Shipbuilding in Milford, Delaware" – video produced for the Milford Museum by 302 Stories, Inc., Written, Directed and Edited by Michael Oates, Narrated by Don Wescott – 36 minutes.Early boat building at Milford, Delaware on the Mispillion River. [show more]
Lorilynn - Lobster Boat
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Lorilynn - Lobster Boat
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Built As: Lorilynn Class: Lobster Boat Hull: Wood Designed By: Stanley - Ralph Warren Stanley (1929-2021) – “built on the same 34’ model as Wolfhound for Wendell Seavey and Russell Pettigrove’s boat” Build Date: 1966 Built by: Ralph W. Stanley Inc. Built at: Stanley 1st Shop - SWH – Main Street – 376 Built for: Bracy – Wesley “Junior” Peterson Bracy Jr. (1938-) Named for: Probably Junior’s wife: Lorraine R. (MacAllister) Bracy (1948-) and a daughter Lynn? Power: Built with 8 cyl. Buick engine – later – 1980s – Caterpillar Diesel Length: 35’ [show more]
Bryant - Roy Bryant (1892-1992)
Islesford Historical Society
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Bryant - Roy Bryant (1892-1992)
Islesford Historical Society
Fernald - Arthur "Garfield" Fernald
Islesford Historical Society
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Fernald - Arthur "Garfield" Fernald
Islesford Historical Society
Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
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Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
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The village of Northeast Harbor is situated on the southern end of Mount Desert Island at the entrance to Somes Sound and it is part of the Town of Mount Desert. Its harbor is one of the most well-protected on the island and operates year-round. The town has long been home to a renowned summer community.
Lanman - Edith Hamilton Lanman (1892-1992)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Lanman - Edith Hamilton Lanman (1892-1992)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Lanman worked as an assistant professor of chemistry at Bryn Mawr College for 43 years.
Gilbert - Mary Louise Gilbert (1911-1993)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Gilbert - Mary Louise Gilbert (1911-1993)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Spiker - LaRue Spiker (1912-1995)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Spiker - LaRue Spiker (1912-1995)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Allen - Frederick Allen (1813-1885)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Allen - Frederick Allen (1813-1885)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990)
Northeast Harbor Library
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Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990)
Northeast Harbor Library
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Asa S. Knowles, 3rd. president of Northeastern University in Boston. He was born in Northeast Harbor on January 8, l909
Roy Salisbury Collection
Northeast Harbor Library
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Roy Salisbury Collection
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Photographs: Stetson School (item 6997) Gilman High School (item 6998) Ballard Hill School (item 6999) Mount Desert High School (item 7000) Clifton Dock area (item 7001) Who's who - People (item 7002) Northeast Harbor (1) (item 7005) Northeast Harbor (2) (item 7006) Miscellaneous (item 7004) Documents and Manuscripts: Parker Fennelly's diploma from Leland Powers School (item 7003) Nathan Fennelly invoices (item 7284) Parker Fennelly scrapbook (item 7283) Parker Fennelly discharge papers (item 7285) Parker Family writings Parker Family plays and writings Cottages for Rent, 1929 (item 7286) Letter from Northeast Harbor Water Co., 1904 Future of Mount Desert Island by Charles W. Eliot (see also item 6127) Mount Desert High School and Mount Desert Elementary School specifications, letters from architects & contractors, additions, building notes Objects (see items 7288, 7289) WWII ration books, tokens, service ID, Red Cross Volunteer Pin, V pin [show more]
Parker W. Fennelly
Northeast Harbor Library
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Parker W. Fennelly
Northeast Harbor Library
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Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia) [show more]
Bar Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
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Bar Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
Neighborhood House, Seal Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
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Neighborhood House, Seal Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
Magnum Donum
Northeast Harbor Library
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Magnum Donum
Northeast Harbor Library
Seal Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
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Seal Harbor
Northeast Harbor Library
Somesville
Northeast Harbor Library
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Somesville
Northeast Harbor Library
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Somesville is the earliest village of the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island in southeastern Maine. It is located on the north end of Somes Sound. The village was established by Abraham Somes who was the first settler on the island. It attracted many people because of its mills and quarries. The entire village is part of the Somesville Historic District. (Text source: Wikipedia)
Dymond - Helena G. (Dymond) George (1902-1998)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Dymond - Helena G. (Dymond) George (1902-1998)
Southwest Harbor Public Library
Buck - Frank Charles Buck (1885-1975) aka Francis Charles Buchenberger
Southwest Harbor Public Library
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Steamer J. T. MORSE
Northeast Harbor Library
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Steamer J. T. MORSE
Northeast Harbor Library
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The last large side-wheeler steamer used in New England for both passenger and freight service was the 214-foot J. T. Morse, built in 1903-04 in East Boston for the Eastern Steamship Company. Powered by a 600-horsepower, single-beam engine, it traveled the Rockland, Maine to Bar Harbor run from April to October or November each year. The ship was named for James Thomas Morse of the well-known maritime (shipping and towing) family from Bath, Maine. (Text from visitacadia.com) [show more]
Andrew C. Wheelwright
Northeast Harbor Library
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Andrew C. Wheelwright
Northeast Harbor Library
Yacht HESPER
Northeast Harbor Library
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Yacht HESPER
Northeast Harbor Library