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The Casino Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			4/23/1970	The Casino Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19210 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: 4/23/1970 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 Bar Harbor Times showing a photograph of the Casino building and the caption gives a bit of history of the building and that it will be demolished by May 1, 1970.
Somesville History is Family History for Chauncey Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Daniel Somes Inn Other, Mills Other, Somesville Other, Somesville Library	Mercy Johnson, writing for the Bar Harbor Times	1979	Somesville History is Family History for Chauncey Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2902 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Daniel Somes Inn Other, Mills Other, Somesville Other, Somesville Library Creator: Mercy Johnson, writing for the Bar Harbor Times Date: 1979 Description: Photocopy of Bar Harbor Times article describing aspects of Somesville history and biography of Chauncey Somes. Contains photograph of Chauncey Somes, early Somesville buildings including the wool carding mill and the library.
Alumni of MD High School Hold Reunion Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			8/12/1971	Alumni of MD High School Hold Reunion Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18704 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: 8/12/1971 Description: Copy of an article from the Bar Harbor Times August 12, 1971 about the class of 1927 holding a reunion at the Masonic Hall in Somesville. It covers some of the people who attended and notable events from the year they graduated.
Mount Desert Historical Society Hold Successful Strawberry Festival Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Board (of a nonprofit) Other, Mount Desert Historical Society Other, Sewing Circle Structures, Civic, Library		7/22/1976	Mount Desert Historical Society Hold Successful Strawberry Festival Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18632 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Board (of a nonprofit) Other, Mount Desert Historical Society Other, Sewing Circle Structures, Civic, Library Date: 7/22/1976 Description: Article about the Mount Desert Island Society Strawberry Festival. From the Bar Harbor Times July 22, 1976. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.3
Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of of Blue Water Around MDI- LaRue Spiker Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping		LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American	6/28/1979	Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of of Blue Water Around MDI- LaRue Spiker Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18600 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Creator: LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American Date: 6/28/1979 Description: Article about various light houses and their history found in the surronding waters of Mount Desert Island Previously archived as 012.FIC.039.1
Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighhouse Brass Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping		LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American	6/28/1979	Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighhouse Brass Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18599 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Creator: LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American Date: 6/28/1979 Description: Article about lighthouse keepers, includes a poem about polishing brass. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.039.2
Baker Island Lighthouse Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping		LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American	6/28/1979	Baker Island Lighthouse Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18598 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Creator: LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American Date: 6/28/1979 Description: Photograph of Baker Island lighthouse built in 1828. William Gilley was the first lighthouse Keeper Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.039.2
Crystal Palace Cafe Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping		Maine Campus Newspaper	May 15, 1977	Crystal Palace Cafe Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18488 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Creator: Maine Campus Newspaper Date: May 15, 1977 Description: Newspaper clipping from the Maine Campus, 15 April 1977. Details the Cyrstal Palace Cafe in Bar Harbor. Clipping mounted on posterboard with scotch tape.
Newsclipping: “An Old Time Sawmill Still Operates in Somesville” December 21, 1974 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, History - Somesville Other, Industry		12/26/1974	Newsclipping: “An Old Time Sawmill Still Operates in Somesville” December 21, 1974 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11262 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, History - Somesville Other, Industry Date: 12/26/1974 Description: Newsclipping: “An Old Time Sawmill Still Operates in Somesville” by LaRue Spiker December 26, 1974. Previously accessioned as #0707, Object Id 011.FIC.72.2
Newsclipping: “Frances J. Richardson” June 24, 1978. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Obituary		1978	Newsclipping: “Frances J. Richardson” June 24, 1978. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10614 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Obituary Date: 1978 Description: Newsclipping: “Frances J. Richardson” June 24, 1978. Previously accessioned as **0736, Object Id 011.FIC.77.1
Newsclipping: “Somes honored on 50th Anniversary” January 19, 1978. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Obituary		1978	Newsclipping: “Somes honored on 50th Anniversary” January 19, 1978. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10613 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Obituary Date: 1978 Description: Newsclipping: “Somes honored on 50th Anniversary” January 19, 1978. In reference to Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Somes. Previously accessioned as **0737, Object Id 011.FIC.77.3
Newsclipping - Downeast Enterprise “Steamship Sapph and Waukeage Ferry” 1978. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Transportation - water		1978	Newsclipping - Downeast Enterprise “Steamship Sapph and Waukeage Ferry” 1978. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10596 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Transportation - water Date: 1978 Description: Newsclipping - Downeast Enterprise “Steamship Sapph and Waukeage Ferry” 1978. Previously accessioned as **0759, Object Id 011.FIC.84.1
Ellsworth American “Computer and Tradition Meeting in Boatyard” April 28, 1977 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Technology Other, Transportation - water		1977	Ellsworth American “Computer and Tradition Meeting in Boatyard” April 28, 1977 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10590 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Technology Other, Transportation - water Date: 1977 Description: Ellsworth American “Computer and Tradition Meeting in Boatyard” April 28, 1977 by LaRue Spiker. John Williams boatyard. Previously accessioned as **0786, Object Id 012.FIC.022.3
Pretty Marsh Subdivision Stirs Residents' Concern Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Pretty Marsh		07/03/1975	Pretty Marsh Subdivision Stirs Residents' Concern Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2914 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Pretty Marsh Date: 07/03/1975 Description: Ellsworth American article describes controversy concerning proposed development by Herbert Mayer of NY.
"Automobile War" on MDI Was Long and Spirited Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Automobiles Other, Bar Harbor Other, Buckboards	Spiker, LaRue	1978	"Automobile War" on MDI Was Long and Spirited Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2908 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Automobiles Other, Bar Harbor Other, Buckboards Creator: Spiker, LaRue Date: 1978 Description: Jan. 5, 1978 newspaper article from Ellsworth American recounting arrest of Sim Mayo for civil disobedience (driving automobile), banning of driving autos on certain roads; 2 photos: cars on road above Eagle Lake, buckboards in front of Bass Cottage, Bar Harbor.
Daniel Sullivan History Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, 74th Regiment Other, Allegiance Other, American Revolution Other, Board of War Other, Castine Other, Economic & social conditions Other, Economic aspects of war Other, General Court Other, Gouldsboro Other, Lincoln County Militia Other, Machias Other, Militias Other, Sullivan		1976	Daniel Sullivan History Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2859 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, 74th Regiment Other, Allegiance Other, American Revolution Other, Board of War Other, Castine Other, Economic & social conditions Other, Economic aspects of war Other, General Court Other, Gouldsboro Other, Lincoln County Militia Other, Machias Other, Militias Other, Sullivan Date: 1976 Description: Lists Officers Noncommissed officers and Privates, Captain during American Revolution
Hall Quarry Granite Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Booth Bros. Company Other, Hurricane Island Granite Other, McMullen Construction Other, Quarrying Other, Standard Granite Company		1977	Hall Quarry Granite Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2857 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Booth Bros. Company Other, Hurricane Island Granite Other, McMullen Construction Other, Quarrying Other, Standard Granite Company Date: 1977 Description: Article on Hall Quarry Granite Nov 1977 By LaRue Spiker Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.9
Wedding announcement of Mary Amelia Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Anniversaries Other, Blacksmithing Other, Retirements		12/22/1977	Wedding announcement of Mary Amelia Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2849 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Anniversaries Other, Blacksmithing Other, Retirements Date: 12/22/1977 Description: Wedding announcement of Mary Amerlia Somes January 31, 1899. Previously archived as 011.FIC.77.4
Man Finally Deserts Mt. Desert Rock Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Coast Guard Other, Hurricanes Other, Lighthouse keepers Other, Lighthouses Other, Mount Desert Rock	LaRue Spiker, writing for Ellsworth American	11/17/1977	Man Finally Deserts Mt. Desert Rock Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2835 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Coast Guard Other, Hurricanes Other, Lighthouse keepers Other, Lighthouses Other, Mount Desert Rock Creator: LaRue Spiker, writing for Ellsworth American Date: 11/17/1977 Description: Article discusses the automation of Mt. Desert Rock Lighthouse and the end of need to man the lighthouse. History of the lighthouse and its manning by the U.S. Coast Guard is discussed.
Vigorous November Sailing With Two Experts Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Cutter Aleutka	LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American	12/5/1974	Vigorous November Sailing With Two Experts Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2833 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Cutter Aleutka Creator: LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American Date: 12/5/1974 Description: Article describes a winter sailing expedition on the cutter "Aleutka" with sailors and authors, Pat and John Letcher. Previously archived as object number 012.FIC.022.12
Ice Sheet Gave MDI Scenic Land Forms Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Geography Other, Glaciers Other, Mount Desert Island	LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American	4/26/1973	Ice Sheet Gave MDI Scenic Land Forms Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2819 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Geography Other, Glaciers Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American Date: 4/26/1973 Description: One page article with text and photographs describing the effects of glaciation on the geography and scenic forms of Mt. Desert Island. Two extra copies of bottom of second page included. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.4
"Automobile War" on MDI was Long and Spirited Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Automobiles Other, History Other, Mount Desert Island	LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times	1/5/1978	"Automobile War" on MDI was Long and Spirited Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2812 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Automobiles Other, History Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times Date: 1/5/1978 Description: Two copies of a one page article, illustrated with photographs, describing disputes and court cases in the early 20th century regarding use of automobiles on Mt. Desert Island. One copy of the article has been annotated in pencil. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.3
Articles on Jordan Pond House History and Fire Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Events, Fire Other, Jordan Pond House Other, Popovers	Bar Harbor Times	6/28/1979	Articles on Jordan Pond House History and Fire Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2803 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Events, Fire Other, Jordan Pond House Other, Popovers Creator: Bar Harbor Times Date: 6/28/1979 Description: Eight pages of articles detailing history of the Jordan Pond House, its loss by fire, reactions to the loss, employee reminiscences and popover recipe. Many photographs included. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.038.1
Jordan Pond House Burns Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Events, Fire Other, Jordan Pond House	Christopher Spruce for the Bangor Daily News	6/22/1979	Jordan Pond House Burns Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2802 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Events, Fire Other, Jordan Pond House Creator: Christopher Spruce for the Bangor Daily News Date: 6/22/1979 Description: Articles beginning on p.1 and continued on p.2 describing the fire which destroyed the Jordan Pond House on June 21, 1979. Several photos are included. Previously archived as 012.FIC.038.2
Jordan Pond House, 1847-1979 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping		LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American	6/28/1979	Jordan Pond House, 1847-1979 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2801 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Creator: LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American Date: 6/28/1979 Description: Clipped article on two pages describes history of the Jordan Pond House as well as considerations for rebuilding the establishment. Previously archived as 012.FIC.038.3

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