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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Windemere Summer Playhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • 1954
Windemere Summer Playhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Collection of Windemere Summer Playhouse programs from different performances presented the summer of 1954. Programs for: Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Ernest Two in One An Evening of One Acts Hay Fever by Noel Coward Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire Out of the Blue A New Musical By Turner and Ochsen Moss Hart's Light Up The Sky The Drunkard The Fourposter Two advertising flyers for the whole season, one has corrections on it. [show more]
St. Jude's Church, Seal Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • 1954
St. Jude's Church, Seal Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Ten typed pages on the history of St. Jude's Church in Seal Harbor written by John Walls in 1954. The perface notes the information has been collected from his personal accounts, accounts of his mother and her friends, and church records. The history is bound in a brown cardstock report holder. [show more]
Down East Magazine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • August 1959
Down East Magazine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Down East Magazine August 1959 showing calendar of summer events for a variety of towns in the Downeast region of Maine. The magazine also highlights boat trips which can be taken in the region.
Chales O. Carey Brings Broadway to Well Know Summer Resort in Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 8/2/1952
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. Article from the Bangor Daily News giving information about the creation of the playhouse, his intrest in building a playhouse in the famous summer resort, and the performaces. Ther is also a number of photographs showing the actors around town and in the playhouse. [show more]
Bar Harbor Playhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • 1953
Bar Harbor Playhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Playbill for the Bar Harbor Playhouse and the Surry Playhouse. Contains mostly advertisements of local businesses. One pages is an advertisement for the next play showing August 5-7, 1953; Wayne Morris in Mister Roberts by Thomas Heggen and Joshua Logan. The performance for August 10-15 will be Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Special Broadway Company. [show more]
Bar Harbor Playhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • 1952
Bar Harbor Playhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Playbill for the Bar Harbor Playhouse and the Surry Playhouse. Contains mostly advertisements of local businesses. One pages is an advertisement for the next play showing July 1,1952 "Born Yesterday with Eileen Ryan and William Gohl. [show more]
Moonlight on the Levee
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • 11/9/1951
Moonlight on the Levee
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Playbill for the Casino in Bar Harbor. Contains mostly advertisements of local businesses. The musical performance will be "Moonlight on the Levee"
Casino Carousel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • 1950
Casino Carousel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Playbill for the Casino Carousel. Contains mostly advertisements of local businesses. Inserted pages gives the performances for that year: "The Shrew", "Fair adn Warmer", "East Lynne", "The Importance of Being Earnest". [show more]
Pitcher
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Walking Stick, Cane
  • 1946-1955
Pitcher
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Belleek pitcher with 4th mark. Leaves and berries. Some leaves yellow. Handle resembles twisted rope. Marked 96-284
Movie Posters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • 1951
Movie Posters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Movie posters from attic of McEachern & Hutchins hardware store in SW Harbor. Poster Reads: S.R.O Means Standing Room Only It hasn't happened here in years......not since T.V.! BUT at the risk of "Crying Wolf", We are predicting that it may happen again; hence we are offering a very limited number of......
Movie Posters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Poster, Theater Poster
  • 1951
Movie Posters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Movie posters from attic of McEachern & Hutchins hardware store in SW Harbor. Poster Reads: Stonington Opera House Thurs-Jan 25 WABI Presents Gene Hooper with his all star show in person., Big Two Hour Radio Show. Adults 65c, Children 25c Back Reads Sunday Jan 28, 1951 2:30pm Rev. Neal O. Bousfield Supt. MSC. S Will hold Union Service for the 3 Congregational Churches of Sunset, Deerisle, and Little Deer Isle at the Little Deer Isle, Congr. Church, Everybody Welcome [show more]
Bangor Daily News Thrusday December 10, 1953
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 12/10/1953
Bangor Daily News Thrusday December 10, 1953
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Page 13-14 of the Bangor Daily News Thursday December 10, 1953 Some of the headlines on the pages: Southwest Harbor Chamber of Commerece Marks 30th birthday at Annual Banquet Sedwick News Briefs Sullivan Briefs Sullivan woman has 89 birthday Business Woman Have Yule Party at Bar Harbor YMCA Plans Busy Activities Scheduel Comming Events Orno Family made homeless by $3,500 fire Police Chief Bans All-Night Parking on Brewer Streets Admiral Hines Named President of AIC [show more]
The Ellsworth American, March 18, 1953
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • 3/18/1953
The Ellsworth American, March 18, 1953
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Ellsworth American Wednesday, March 18, 1953 Front page article is Ellsworth Eagles Win Maine Class L. Championship Title
Certificate of Appointment
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Executive Record
  • March 8, 1954
Certificate of Appointment
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Appointment of Donald E. Smith to serve as constable of the Somesville Fire Company. Signed by the Town Manager and shows his appointment to the position for one year.
Tremont town meeting March 3, 1958
Tremont Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1958
Tremont town meeting March 3, 1958
Tremont Historical Society
Description:
Tremont, Hancock, Maine
Winning Band V.F.W. Parade Trophy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • 1953
Winning Band V.F.W. Parade Trophy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Winning Band V.F.W. Parade Trophy Bangor ME 1953
Participation V.F.W. Parade 1953 Trophy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Prize, Trophy
  • 1953
Participation V.F.W. Parade 1953 Trophy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Participation V.F.W. Parade 1953 Trophy
Infant rattle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Sound Signaling Device, Rattle
  • c. 1950s
Infant rattle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Owned by Steven Joseph Carvajal of Pretty Marsh. His silver infant rattle. One end marked with heart and initials S , J and C. Other end shows a clock. birth 3/3/53 - died 3/9/2005 Brother of Mt. Desert resident, Annette Carvajal.
Citizenship Plaque
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Plaque
  • 1950
Citizenship Plaque
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
In Honor of the G.H.S. class of 1950
Bluenose 50th Anniversary Mug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mug
  • 1956
Bluenose 50th Anniversary Mug
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mug honoring 50th anniversary of ferry service to Bar Harbor( 1956-2006) 4 pictures on mug.
Letter from Father Fritz to Mary Lena
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Father Fritz
  • January 4, 1955
Letter from Father Fritz to Mary Lena
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter on Holy Redeemer Rectory stationary from "Father Fitz" to Mary Lena, 4 January 1955 thanking her for a book and lamenting that he is unable to work until spring.
Party Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1957 - 1959
  • Copyright Undetermined
Party Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pale peach pleated and tucked party dress made of a Peau De Soie satin. Label indicates that is was made by a union factory, reading: "Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union. Union Made. ILGWU. AFL CIO."
Party Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1950 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Party Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Strapless black gauze over taffeta dress. Pink taffeta under black eyelet bands.
Cocktail Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1950 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Cocktail Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Cocktail dress of matte lamé over a gold satin crepe.
Party Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1954 - 1957 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Party Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black shear over rayon taffeta with a rhinestone broach which may not be original to the dress.