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| Oakes Center of Bowdoin College: An Experiment in Stimulating Cultural Interest Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Oakes Center of Bowdoin College: An Experiment in Stimulating Cultural Interest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article with photographs describing the Oakes Center in Bar Harbor. This former estate of Sir Harry Oakes was donated to Bowdoin College and is being used for educational programs in the summer. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.5 | ||
| Bar Harbor Fisherman--Oldster Spry As Any Bloomin' Youngster; Ed Whitmore of Bar Harbor Active Man Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Bar Harbor Fisherman--Oldster Spry As Any Bloomin' Youngster; Ed Whitmore of Bar Harbor Active Man Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Two articles, both incomplete, celebrating the 94th and 96th birthdays of C.E. Whitmore also known as Ed Whitmore. Previoulsy archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.1 | |||
| Deacon H.H. Clark: Active Nineteenth Century Entrepreneur in SWH Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Deacon H.H. Clark: Active Nineteenth Century Entrepreneur in SWH Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article with photographs describing the life and work of Southwest Harbor businessman, Deacon H.H. Clark. Clark worked at various times as a teacher, seaman, hotelier. shipping agent and was active in his community and church. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.10 | ||
| Juliette Nikerson [sp] Vlaues Her Independence Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Juliette Nikerson [sp] Vlaues Her Independence Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article with photograph describing the life and occupation of Juliette Nickerson. She was a horsewoman and first known female agent for the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.12 | ||
| Local Woodcarver's Exhibit Stirs Up Much Interest Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Local Woodcarver's Exhibit Stirs Up Much Interest Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Partial page article including photographs describing an exhibit of the wood carving work of Charles Savage. The exhibit was held at the Northeast Harbor Library. Article includes a photograph of the Asticou Terraces gate designed by Charles Savage. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.14 | ||
| Mickey Fahey: Hunter to Conservationist Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Mickey Fahey: Hunter to Conservationist Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article describing work and interests of F.E. (Mickey) Fahey, a woodsman, hunter and conservationist. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.15 | ||
| Pitcher Collection "Talks" to Mrs. Clarence Smith of Bernard Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Pitcher Collection "Talks" to Mrs. Clarence Smith of Bernard Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article with photograph profiles Mrs. Clarence Smith Sr. and her collection of 600 pitchers. Mrs. Smith has been a teacher and lay preacher as well as wife, mother and citizen. Her pitcher collection in her home in Bernard reflects people and places encountered in her life. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.047.21 | ||
| Retired Poultryman Full of Pep and Love of Life at 88 Years Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Retired Poultryman Full of Pep and Love of Life at 88 Years Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages with photograph featuring the life of Oscar A. Tolman written on the occasion of his 88th birthday. Tolman worked over his lifetime as a seaman, a liveryman and finally in Tremont as a poultryman. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.24 | ||
| Mrs. Shattuck's Photographs Reflect Extensive Travel Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Mrs. Shattuck's Photographs Reflect Extensive Travel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on one page with photograph describes the amateur photographic work of Mrs. George Shattuck on the occasion of an exhibit of her work at the Northeast Harbor Library. Mrs. Shattuck has photographed sites in Europe and South America as well as Maine. Previoulsy archived as object id 012.FIC.047.25 | ||
| Salt Water in his Veins Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Salt Water in his Veins Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages with photograph of Ted Spurling of Isleford. The article describes the seagoing professions of Mr. Spurling, both as a lobsterman locally as well as a master merchant marine seaman. There is discussion of his travels worldwide in shipping. previously archived as 012.FIC.047.26 | ||
| Spurlings Among First Settlers to Help Shape the History of the Cranberry Isles Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Spurlings Among First Settlers to Help Shape the History of the Cranberry Isles Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article with photographs describing the history of the Spurling family in the Cranberry Islands. Benjamin is believed to be the first permanent settler on Great Cranberry Island in 1787. His descendants, including senior citizen Capt. Bert Spurling, are still residents of the Cranberry Islands. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.27 | ||
| Sturday 80 Year Older has Gone Lobster Fishing for 71 Years Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Sturday 80 Year Older has Gone Lobster Fishing for 71 Years Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article with photographs on back-to-back pages describes a lobster fishing trip with 80-year-old Southwest Harbor fisherman, Clifford Robbins. Raised on Baker's Island, Robbins has also been a Harbor Master for 31 years. Previously archived as object id 012.fic.047.28 | ||
| Youth Escapes Czarist Russia to Become Successful American Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Youth Escapes Czarist Russia to Become Successful American Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages with photograph describing the life and work of Harry Adler. Adler emigrated from Russia at age 12, first to France and later to New York. His work as a tailor brought him to Seal Harbor in the summer and eventually he moved to Mt. Desert Island and established clothing stores in Bar Harbor and Waterville, Maine. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.30 | ||
| Ballet Students Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Ballet Students Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: This is a partial article (first page missing) describing the work of two dance instructors at the Albertine Summer Dance Workshop in Hulls Cove. Mme. Felia Dubrovska, formerly with the Imperial Russian Ballet, instructed ballet, and Gladyce Royce taught Kathak, a dance form from northern India. Previously archived as object id 012.Fic.047.31 | ||
| Southwest Harbor Man Authors Book on Bird-Carving and Secrets of his Craft Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Southwest Harbor Man Authors Book on Bird-Carving and Secrets of his Craft Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Two copies of an article published on two pages announcing the publication of the book "Bird Carving: A Fascinating Hobby" authored by Southwest Harbor carver, Wendell Gilley. One copy of the article includes a photograph of a carved duck done by Gilley. Previously archived as object Id 012.fic.047.32 | ||
| Cornelius Farley: A Kind of Peppery Guy Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Cornelius Farley: A Kind of Peppery Guy Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages with photograph describing the life and work of 93-year-old Cornelis Farley. Farley was a laborer, carriage driver and painter. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.6 | ||
| "I Came to this Place", Feature by LaRue Spiker, Judged Best in New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| "I Came to this Place", Feature by LaRue Spiker, Judged Best in New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages announcing the award received by Bar Harbor Times writer, LaRue Spiker. Ms. Spiker was recognized by the New England Weekly Press Association with the 1961 award for the best feature story in New England. Previoulsy archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.9 | ||
| Cave in Flying Mountain Once Pirate and Smuggler Resort Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Cave in Flying Mountain Once Pirate and Smuggler Resort Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page article, partially damaged, recounting the myth of a cave in Flying Mountain which was once the refuge of a pirate and smuggler. The legend was described in 1883 by Rev. Oliver Fernald. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.048.1 | ||
| Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of Blue Water Around MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of Blue Water Around MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Two copies of one page articles on history and description of lighthouses in the vicinity of Mt. Desert Island. | ||
| Bakers Island Lighthouse Photo Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Bakers Island Lighthouse Photo Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper photograph with brief description of Bakers Island Lighthouse. | ||
| Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighthouse Brass Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighthouse Brass Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: One page newspaper clipping from unknown source reprinting a poem entitled "Brasswork or The Lighthouse Keepers Lament". | ||
| Kimball House Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Kimball House Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Bar Harbor Times. Photo of the Kimball House by LaRue Spiker captioned, “Change Fell Another Giant.” | |||
| Gaffed Rigged Racing Sloop newspaper article Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Gaffed Rigged Racing Sloop newspaper article Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: News item about the revival of the A-Class racing fleet in NE, dated Aug. 30, 1962 | |||
| 3 Tie for First Place in A Class Regata Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| 3 Tie for First Place in A Class Regata Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper article entitled 3 Tie for first place in A Class Regattta written by LaRue Spiker ,includes one of her photographs. 1966 Previously accessioned as 007.117 | |||
| A class Regatta at MDI Saturday Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| A class Regatta at MDI Saturday Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Newspaper article 1966, about A Class regatta at MDI. Also discusses the Oceanus Cruising Club. Previously accessioned as 007.118 |