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You searched for: Date: 1980sPlace: [blank]Type: Publication
Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Historical Society Newsletter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • 1988
Historical Society Newsletter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Newsletter for MDI Historical Society, postmarked September 28, 1988
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
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
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
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.
History of Seal Harbor Village Improment Society
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Aug 20, 1980
History of Seal Harbor Village Improment Society
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. Four page history of the early years of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society. Covers; date of first meeting, origional bylaws, first act of the Society, introduction of cars to Mount Desert Island, work of the Roads and Paths Committee, Brown Tail Moths detected and spruce-bud moth, the takeover of various works of the society by various governmental groups. Signed Edward K. Dunham August 20, 1980. Two Copies [show more]
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
Description:
Knowles real estate advertisement; two photos; listed for $900,000.
Arthur & Rebecca Foote
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • 1989
Arthur & Rebecca Foote
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Written transcript and audio Interview Arthur & Rebecca Foote, conducted March 19, 1989 by M.L. Hughes, at the Foote home in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Part of the Southwest Harbor Public Library oral history collection, Tape #289. Written transcript and audio tape are attached to this record under Media tab. Both transcript and audio are under same accession number. Audio CD is in Archival Box #68
Articles on the Fire of 1947
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire
  • 1987
Articles on the Fire of 1947
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Hand written notes, typed articles with edits of contributions to Bar Harbor Times by LaRue Spiker of the Fire of 1947 40th Anniversary of fire. Previously archived as 011.FIC.37.1
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
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
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.
Peace: The Over Riding Imperitive
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Peace
  • Other, Politics
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1981
Peace: The Over Riding Imperitive
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
“Peace: The Overiding Imperitve” by LaRue Spiker. 2 pages. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.06
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
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
Somesville Library and The Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Other, Somesville Library and The Mount Desert Historical Society
  • 1989
Description:
Covering the happenings of both the Somesville Library and the Mount Desert Island Historical Society. Library: Upcoming storytelling program Labor Day Picnic Poetry readings Friends Meeting Quilt Raffel Summer Fund-Raising Events Board of Trustees News Volunteers Kids Activites Book Sale Book Review Notes from the Librarian's Desk New Books MDI Historical Society Passing of Society members Happenings of the Society Reprint of a petition to break Tremont and Southwest Harbor away from the Town of Mount Desert. [show more]
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
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
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
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
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
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
College of the Atlantic Newsletter, Fall 1980
College of the Atlantic
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • College of the Atlantic
  • 1980
  • In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
Description:
COA News was published from 1977 until 2002.
College of the Atlantic Newsletter, Fall 1981
College of the Atlantic
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • College of the Atlantic
  • 1981
  • In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
Description:
COA News was published from 1977 until 2002.
College of the Atlantic Newsletter, Summer 1981
College of the Atlantic
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • College of the Atlantic
  • 1981
  • In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
Description:
COA News was published from 1977 until 2002.
College of the Atlantic Newsletter, Winter 1981
College of the Atlantic
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • College of the Atlantic
  • 1981
  • In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
Description:
COA News was published from 1977 until 2002.
COA News, February 1982
College of the Atlantic
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • College of the Atlantic
  • 1982-02
  • In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
COA News, February 1982
College of the Atlantic
Description:
COA News was published from 1977 until 2002.
COA News, May 1982
College of the Atlantic
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • College of the Atlantic
  • 1982-03
  • In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
COA News, May 1982
College of the Atlantic
Description:
COA News was published from 1977 until 2002.
COA News, August 1985
College of the Atlantic
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • College of the Atlantic
  • 1982-08
  • In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted
COA News, August 1985
College of the Atlantic
Description:
COA News was published from 1977 until 2002.