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You searched for: Date: 1970sType: PublicationType: Clipping
Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Mount Desert Island Was A Breathless Discovery
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events
  • Other
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 8/12/1976
Woodlawn Ellsworth's Famous Black Mansion
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Structures, Civic, Exhibition, Museum
  • Lewis A. Wexler
  • 1978
Description:
Article about Woodlawn in Ellsworth. Ellsworth American, August 31, 1978
Newspaper articles: life and history on Cranberry Isles
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping
  • People
  • Places
  • 1971
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Newspaper articles: life and history on Cranberry Isles
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Newspaper articles (1971-2000): life and history on Cranberry Isles
Mount Desert Island Visitor
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Nature
  • Places, Island
  • The Bar Harbor Times
  • 1970
  • Acadia National Park
Mount Desert Island Visitor
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Newspaper supplement published by the Bar Harbor Times covering sightseeing and activities on and around Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Volume 3, No. 3. Published on July 17, 1970.
Loss of Jordan Pond House
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
  • 6/28/1979
  • Acadia National Park, Jordan Pond
Loss of Jordan Pond House
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Extensive article published in The Bar Harbor Times on June 28, 1979 about the loss of Jordan Pond House to fire.
The Casino
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 4/23/1970
The Casino
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Pink Granite of Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping
  • Other, Grinici and Ellis
  • Other, McMullen Construction
  • Other, Quarrying
  • Other, Standard Granite Company
  • 1972
Pink Granite of Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Downeast magazine article on pink granite and quarrying. Previoulsy archived as 011.FIC.71.11
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.