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You searched for: Date: 1960sType: Publication
Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Photograph of wrecked vessel at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 2/7/1963
Photograph of wrecked vessel at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of vessel Tye uncovered on Sand Beach by tides and surf following a storm. The Tye was wrecked around 1910.
Maritime Transportation Was Foundation of Early Mount Desert Island Economy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Ship building
  • Other, Shipping
  • Other, Trade
  • LaRue Spiker for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/22/1965
Description:
Article details the history of maritime trades in the economy of Mt. Desert Island. Shipbuilding, schooner trade, fishing and shipping are discussed. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.022.13
Successful Fish Packing Plant Created from Charred Ruins at Bernard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Fish processing
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • LaRue Spiker for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/12/1964
Description:
Article describes the establishment of a fish processing plant in the village of Bernard. A burned out pier is rebuilt for this purpose. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.022.14
Romantic era at Southwest Harbor ended with Stanley Fisheries fire
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • LaRue Spiker, writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/20/1967
Description:
Article details the history of the fishery business begun by John Stanley in 1874 in Southwest Harbor. The wharf built for this business was used for over 90 years before its destruction by fire in 1967. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.022.8
Mt. Desert Island Offers Varied Geological Rock Formations
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 1967
Description:
Newspaper articles on the varied geological rock formations on Mount Desert Island Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.3
Unique Features in Forest Growh of MDI Found in Study Completed by Ecologist
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Forests
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/9/1961
Description:
Article deals with the study of Mt. Desert Island forest by ecologist, Dr. Ronald Davis. Tree, bird and mammal species found in these forests are discussed. Previously archived as 012.FIC.029.5
Wetlands and Marshes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Marshes
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 9/7/1967
Wetlands and Marshes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Newspaper photograph illustrating a marsh which is preserved in Acadia National Park. Marsh is near Echo Lake Sand Beach. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.029.8
Great Automobile War: Part II
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 6/20/1968
Great Automobile War: Part II
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page article describing the early 20th century disputes on Mt. Desert Island regarding the use of automobiles on Island roads. Part I of article is missing. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.1
Bartlett's Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bartlett's Island
  • Other, History
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 7/28/1966
Bartlett's Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page article discussing history and culture of Bartlett's Island. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.035.3
Scientists Milk Sand Dollars, Sing to Seals in Salisbury Cove
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Salisbury Cove
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 8/3/1962
Description:
Partial article describing a scientific institution (unnamed) in Salisbury Cove. Only the first few paragraphs of the article remain. previously archived as 012.FIC.040.11
Frazier's Creek was Site of Salt Refining Area in 1800's
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Salt industry
  • Other, Schoodic
  • Jonas Crane writing for Bangor Daily News
  • 12/24/1963
Frazier's Creek was Site of Salt Refining Area in 1800's
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Newspaper article on history of a salt making and refining at Frazier's Creek on Schoodic Point in the 1800's. previously aarchived as object id 012.FIC.040.2
. . .Determine Origin . . at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Mill stone
  • Other, Sand Beach
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 7/14/1960
. . .Determine Origin . . at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article discussing possible origin of a mill stone found near Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Previously archived as 012.FIC.040.5
Maine Nearly Scored 'First' in Women's Voting Rights
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, League of Women Voters
  • Other, Maine
  • Other, Women's suffrage
  • James E. Brunelle writing for Maine Sunday Telegram
  • 3/23/1969
Maine Nearly Scored 'First' in Women's Voting Rights
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page article reporting on the history of the women's suffrage movement in Maine. Small associated article regarding Maud Parks of Cape Elizabeth as first head of Maine League of Women Voters in 1920. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.040.8
Town Meeting Waxes "Spirited" and Dissolves in Shameful Tears
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire Department
  • Other, Town meetings
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 07/22 1964
Description:
Single page newspaper article reporting on a 1911 Bar Harbor town meeting, the account of which was found in files of the Bar Harbor Police Department. Meeting issues included a pitch for a new fire house for the town of Bar Harbor. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.043.14
Corona Climaxing Eclipse Evokes Unified Response from People on Cadillac; Eclipse watchers on Cadillac are Colorful Crowd
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Cadillac Mountain
  • Other, Eclipses
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 07/25/1963
Description:
Newsclipping inclues two articles on two pages, both articles pertaining to the viewing of a solar eclipse from locations on Mt. Desert Island. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.043.17
Demolition of The Eyrie, Fabled Landmark of the Golden Age, To Be Done By Spring
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Eyrie
  • Other, Houses
  • Other, Seal Harbor
  • 01/31/1963
Description:
Partial article (first page only) with photograph pertaining to the razing of The Eyrie, the John D. Rockefeller summer home in Seal Harbor.
Oakes Center of Bowdoin College: An Experiment in Stimulating Cultural Interest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bowdoin College
  • Other, Oakes Center
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 08/13/1964
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 1964
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Business enterprises
  • Other, Island House
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 2/4/1965
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/14/1967
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Wood carving
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 8/17/1967
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Conservatism
  • Other, Woodsmen
  • L Rue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 3/23/1967
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Collectors
  • Other, Pitchers
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/24/1964
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Poultry industry
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/18/1963
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
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photographers
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 8/20/1964
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