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Robert Bloom retirement article Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping	Other People		1980	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Robert Bloom retirement article Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2001.76.554 Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Other People Date: 1980 Description: Document, 2 pages, photocopy of newspaper article "Au Revoir, not goodbye" by Gordon Emerson, written around March 1980, about retirement of Robert Bloom. Annotated with note by Sara Lambert "Sally" Bloom saying the job of assembling and publishing Bob Bloom's music, mentioned in the article, took longer than expected.
Seal Harbor Library Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			4/18/1985		Seal Harbor Library Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19306 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: 4/18/1985 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. Bar Harbor Times feature on Mount Desert Island Libraries. Lists all of the libraries on Mount Desert Island, addresses, hours of operation, Librarian names. Also a brief article talking about National Library Week. [show more]
Seal Harbor Yatch Club Sails On Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			August 4, 1988		Seal Harbor Yatch Club Sails On Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19285 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: August 4, 1988 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 from Thursday August 4, 1988. Gives information on the 65 year history of the Yatch Club. Also talks about the regatta being held.
Real estate ad. for "restored 1830 Maine Farmstead" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			1988		Real estate ad. for "restored 1830 Maine Farmstead" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2695 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: 1988 Description: Knowles real estate advertisement; two photos; listed for $900,000.
June Groundbreaking Planned for New Historical Museum Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Ground breaking ceremonies Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Other, Museums	Bar Harbor Times	1981		June Groundbreaking Planned for New Historical Museum Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2839 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Ground breaking ceremonies Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Other, Museums Creator: Bar Harbor Times Date: 1981 Description: This Bar Harbor Times newspaper clipping describes plans for the construction of a new museum building by the MDI Historical Society. The building to be located on Rt. 102 at the intersection of Oak Hill Road in Somesville was designed by Roc Caivano. A photograph of four unnamed members of the Building Committee is included. Dated May 14, 1981.
Historical Society Building Under Way Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Other, Museums	Bangor Daily News	1981		Historical Society Building Under Way Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2838 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Other, Museums Creator: Bangor Daily News Date: 1981 Description: Newspaper clipping from "Bangor Daily News" of July 13, 1981 describing construction of new museum building for the MDI Historical Society on Rte. 102 in Somesville. The building and its planned use are described.
Housing Dilemma Worsens Resort Labor Shortage Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Housing Other, Labor housing Other, Resorts	Maine Sunday Telegram, written by Anne Hyde Degan	4/17/1988		Housing Dilemma Worsens Resort Labor Shortage Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9213 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Housing Other, Labor housing Other, Resorts Creator: Maine Sunday Telegram, written by Anne Hyde Degan Date: 4/17/1988 Description: Two page article with text and photographs discussing the year-round labor shortage issue on Mt. Desert Island. Problem reportedly resulted from lack of affordable housing. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.7
Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels Advertisement Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Golden Age of Summer Hotels		August 13, 1981		Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels Advertisement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18691 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Golden Age of Summer Hotels Date: August 13, 1981 Description: Clipping about an upcoming talk about the Golden Age of Maine Summer Hotels 1880-1920. Talk will cover descriptions of summer hotel life along the Maine Coast.
Five articles about the Mount Desert Historical Society building a new museum. 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		August 1980 & 1985		Five articles about the Mount Desert Historical Society building a new museum. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18631 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Board (of a nonprofit) Other, Mount Desert Historical Society Other, Sewing Circle Structures, Civic, Library Date: August 1980 & 1985 Description: Five articles glued to a piece of white paper. One side Society Delays Action on Museum from the Bangor Daily News August 15, 1980 about the vote to defer action on building a new museum building pending more information. Second article on the same side Historical Society Still Undecided as to Type of Building to Erect from the Ellsworth American August 21, 1980. Other side Editorial from the Bar Harbor Times August 21, 1980 about the need for a new museum. Bangor Daily 8/6/1985 Notice about the upcoming annual meeting of the Mount Desert Historical Society. Bar Harbor Times, August 21, 1980 Historical Society Urges Building Decision Soon about the need for a new museum building. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.3 [show more]
Life on Tinker Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Daniel Somes Tavern Other, Fishing Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner Other, Schooners Other, Somesville Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill		8/5/1982		Life on Tinker Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18621 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Daniel Somes Tavern Other, Fishing Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner Other, Schooners Other, Somesville Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill Date: 8/5/1982 Description: From the Ellsworth American August 5, 1982. This is an excerpt from the book Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast: Penobscot and blue Hill Bays. Talks about the earliest name of the island, who John Robinson was, other people who claimed the island. geneology of the Tinkers, commercial activity on Tinker Island.
Mount Desert Island History Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Daniel Somes Tavern Other, Fishing Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner Other, Schooners Other, Somesville Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill		8/5/1982		Mount Desert Island History Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18620 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Daniel Somes Tavern Other, Fishing Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner Other, Schooners Other, Somesville Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill Date: 8/5/1982 Description: Article on three pieces of paper about Mount Desert Island History; Native American History, small outer islands, Sutton's Island, Joseph Moore, Joseph Lancaster, Isaac Richardson, William and Joseph Moore, John Gilley
Bar Harbor Struggles with Big City Problems Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Bar Harbor Other, Development Other, Economic & social conditions Other, Somesville Other, Southwest Harbor Other, Tremont Other, Trenton	Bar Harbor Times	1987		Bar Harbor Struggles with Big City Problems Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18597 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Bar Harbor Other, Development Other, Economic & social conditions Other, Somesville Other, Southwest Harbor Other, Tremont Other, Trenton Creator: Bar Harbor Times Date: 1987 Description: Supplement to the Bar Harbor Times, each including several artices, pertaining to development in the towns of Mt. Desert Island and Trenton. Bar Harbor Struggles with Big City Problems; Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.4
Saved by A Great White Elephant Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping		Davis, Norah Deakin	1985		Saved by A Great White Elephant Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14682 Type: Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping Creator: Davis, Norah Deakin Date: 1985 Description: Article about the Turrets, on College of the Atlantic campus, from Oct. 1985 Down East magazine.
Blue Lobsters, Old Ghosts: A Visit to Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping		Maxwell, Jessica	1986		Blue Lobsters, Old Ghosts: A Visit to Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14681 Type: Publication, Clipping, Magazine Clipping Creator: Maxwell, Jessica Date: 1986 Description: Overview of Bar Harbor and surroundings in Islands magazine.
Newspaper article: "The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Environment		1983		Newspaper article: "The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9332 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Environment Date: 1983 Description: Mount Desert Herald “The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade” June 21, 1983. Previously accessioned as **0862, object Id 012.FIC.043.1
COA 10 Years Later Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Education		1980		COA 10 Years Later Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9331 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Education Date: 1980 Description: Ellsworth American “COA 10 Years Later - Has Come a Long Way” by LaRue Spiker February 28, 1980. Peviously accessioned as **0858, Object Id 012.FIC.043.12
Newsclipping: "Property Values Go Higher and Higher" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Development Other, Islands		1986		Newsclipping: "Property Values Go Higher and Higher" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9330 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Development Other, Islands Date: 1986 Description: Ellsworth American “Property Values Go Higher and Higher” by John R. Wiggins October 23, 1986. Previously accessioned as **0826, Object Id 012.FIC.035.1
St. Mary's by the Sea history Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Bishops Other, Cottages Other, Episcopal churches Other, Justice of Peace Other, Northeast Harbor Other, Sandpoint, Village of Other, St. Mary's By the Sea		1981		St. Mary's by the Sea history Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2877 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Bishops Other, Cottages Other, Episcopal churches Other, Justice of Peace Other, Northeast Harbor Other, Sandpoint, Village of Other, St. Mary's By the Sea Date: 1981 Description: St Mary's by the Sea original newspaper clipping. A wooden frame church 1883 picture of it. First stone portion added 1899. Excerpt from A Common House, a book about St. Mary's Previously archived as object Id 011.FIC.66.3
Old Buildings in Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			1982		Old Buildings in Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2872 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: 1982 Description: "Old Yellow Building" more recently known as the Higgins Store, anitiques store (as of 2011). History of the building, handwritten by unknown person. original copies of newspaper story.
Bicentennial Plans Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			1989		Bicentennial Plans Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2869 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: 1989 Description: Plans for a book by the Bi-centennial committee
Bass Harbor Marsh: Biologists still don't know the source of all the pollution Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Bass Harbor Marsh Other, Marshall Brook Other, Pollution	LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times	8/17/1989		Bass Harbor Marsh: Biologists still don't know the source of all the pollution Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2821 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Bass Harbor Marsh Other, Marshall Brook Other, Pollution Creator: LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times Date: 8/17/1989 Description: Article describes results and subsequent action of a 1987 study of sources of pollution in the Bass Harbor Marsh and Marshall Brook. The Worcester Landfill was determined to be a source of leachate. An associate article , "The marsh has been the subject of many studies" follows.
The Fiery Intrusion; The Enormous Snow Plow Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Geology Other, Granite Other, Mount Desert Island	LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times	1989		The Fiery Intrusion; The Enormous Snow Plow Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2817 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Geology Other, Granite Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times Date: 1989 Description: Articles, one page each, are parts 2 and 3 of three part series describing the geologic forces which formed the island of Mount Desert Island. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.029.6
MDI's Auto War: Summer vs. Permanent Residents, 1900-1915 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Automobiles Other, History Other, Mount Desert Island	Diana Abrell writing for Bar Harbor Times	9/6/1984		MDI's Auto War: Summer vs. Permanent Residents, 1900-1915 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2813 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Automobiles Other, History Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: Diana Abrell writing for Bar Harbor Times Date: 9/6/1984 Description: Article beginning on p.17 and continued on p.32 describing the disputes on Mt. Desert Island in the early 20th century regarding the use of automobiles on the Island. Addended to the article is a poem, reprinted from Bar Harbor Life, August 23, 1913, entitled "Automobiles, The Mount Desert Town Meeting. Only initials "H.W.S." [Herbert Weir Smyth] identify the author of the poem.
Heartland: Emery District Farmers Wage Losing Battle to Save their Working Farms Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Farmers Other, Farms	Nan Lincoln, writing for the Bar Harbor Times	7/20/1989		Heartland: Emery District Farmers Wage Losing Battle to Save their Working Farms Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2787 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Farmers Other, Farms Creator: Nan Lincoln, writing for the Bar Harbor Times Date: 7/20/1989 Description: Two page article with photographs describing the struggling farms in the agricultural district of Mt. Desert Island.
Mount Desert Island's Granite Heritage Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Acadia National Park Other, Brides Other, Carriage roads Other, Gatehouses	Victor Layton Writing for the Bar Harbor Times	7/15/1982		Mount Desert Island's Granite Heritage Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2785 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Acadia National Park Other, Brides Other, Carriage roads Other, Gatehouses Creator: Victor Layton Writing for the Bar Harbor Times Date: 7/15/1982 Description: Three page article describing the history of the construction of the carriage roads, bridges and gatehouses of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island.

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