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| Sutton's Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Sutton's Island 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. One page document which give a brief history of ownership of the island and structures on the island. Listing of the Name of the building, number of acres it sits on, date built/builder, successive owners/occupants/comments on building. Document was prepared by George L. Paine and Hoyt C. Hottel in 1963. [show more] | ||||
| Douglas and Donald Macfarlan doctors Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Douglas and Donald Macfarlan doctors Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Douglas and Donald Macfarlan, cover page from Philadelphia Medicine, A Century of Service, Volume 57, No. 22, June 2, 1961. Caption: "The red brick building at 1805 Chestnut Street has been a doctor’s office for ninety-one years. Malcom Macfarlan (1841-1921), a young Scottish immigrant, graduate of Yale and regimental medical officer with the 6th Maine Cavalry in the Alabama campaign (Civil War), came to Philadelphia with his bride, set up his office on Chestnut Street and proceeded to raise a family. Malcom’s two braw bairns, Donald, now 76, and Douglas, now 74, are shown on our cover this week examining the certificate of appreciation given each of them on May 10, 1961 by admiring fellow-practioners. They, with thirty-five other kindred spirits (see page 675), were honored for having practiced medicine in Philadelphia for fifty long years." (Douglas Macfarlan was Michael J. Macfarlan's father shown with his brother Donald. The Macfarlans purchased the historic Preble house on GCI from Louise Marr.) [show more] | ||
| Green Mountain Railway Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Green Mountain Railway Northeast Harbor Library Description: Article about the Green Mountain Railway (pg. 7) with four B/W pictures. Published in the "Bar Harbor Times" - October 3, 1963. | ||
| Loading the mail boat ferry Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Loading the mail boat ferry Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Wilfred Bunker (about age 43) receives cargo on stern of the Island Queen. "Mail Route - Men at Southwest Harbor load mail for delivery at Cranberry Island and Islesford." Photo shows the mail boat at the Lower Town Dock in Southwest Harbor. Photo for newspaper by L. Spiker. The Island Queen was built in 1963. Beal & Bunker moved operations to Northeast Harbor in 1972. | ||
| Mount Desert Island's Worst Disaster Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Mount Desert Island's Worst Disaster Northeast Harbor Library Description: Summary of the 1947 Fire on Mount Desert Island. Photograph of Clarence Cook Little and post-fire Jackson Lab. 2 copies. | ||
| Entire Island Menaced by Fire Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Entire Island Menaced by Fire Northeast Harbor Library Description: Special edition of the 20th anniversary of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire with numerous articles and photographs. 2 copies. | ||
| Asticou Terraces Trust: Report of a Trustee 1937-1965 Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Asticou Terraces Trust: Report of a Trustee 1937-1965 Northeast Harbor Library Description: Rare red-bound book by Charles Savage and C. Scott White tracing the history of archives the Asticou Terraces with Photographs, brochures, budget info., descriptions, and comments. Dedicated in honor of Joseph H. Curtis; in memory of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. 1 disc with digital images of pages. | ||
| Southwest Harbor Revisited: Times Writer Reports on 1922 Fire Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Southwest Harbor Revisited: Times Writer Reports on 1922 Fire Northeast Harbor Library Description: Bar Harbor Times article about the 1922 fire that burned the business district. (January 7, 1965). | |
| Recollections of Dr Henry Stebbins, 1962 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Recollections of Dr Henry Stebbins, 1962 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. Some recollections from Dr. Hrney Stebbins written in September 14, 1962 about the summer life on Seal Harbor, Maine. Topics: 1917 thunderstorm which locals called the Allied Bombardment, 1924 'hurricane' and the rescue of the boat Andiamo, building of the cottage "Miradero". 1 typed page. [show more] | ||||
| Seal Harbor Library Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| 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. Photograph from unknown newspaper. Showing two librarians helping two children find books for a school project. | ||||
| The Eyrie Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| The Eyrie 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 on the demolition of The Eyrie the estate of John D. Rockefeller. | ||||
| Seal Harbor Neighborhood Hall Association Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Seal Harbor Neighborhood Hall Association 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. Newspaper clipping talking about the opening of the new neighborhood hall in Seal Harbor and the first concert that was held in the hall. | ||||
| The Kimball Story Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| The Kimball Story Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article about the closing of the Kinball House in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Article is from the Bangor Daily News, Saturday/Sunday August 27-28, 1966. The story was written by Laurence S, Newman, Jr. | |||
| State Charges Vahsling With New Pollution Count Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| State Charges Vahsling With New Pollution Count Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article describes how Vahsling Inc. have been charged with creating a public nuisance by allowing effluence to contaminate the Prestile Stream. Previously accessioned as **1774, object Id **1774, 012.FIC.061.1 | |||
| No Air Pollution, Urban Sprawl Boost to Economic Development Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| No Air Pollution, Urban Sprawl Boost to Economic Development Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Collection of articles and notes on environmental topics used by journalist LaRue Spiker. Newspaper clipping from 2/1/69 entitled "No Air Pollution, Urban Sprawl Boost to Economic Development" about the research being conducted at the University of Maine research station. Talks about current research topic focusing on the environment and urban development and the more traditional research being conducted. Previously archived as object id 012.Fic.061.1 [show more] | ||
| Hotels Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Hotels Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: 1. Articles about demise of Kimball House (1966). 2. Article, "Summer Hotel Work Good Experience For Girls." (no source, no date) 3. Photo. of Kimball House Hotel. | |||
| John Gilley of Baker's Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  John Gilley of Baker's Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Biography of John Gilley and story of Baker's Island; 72 pps; 4.5" X 5.5" | |||
| Conservation Bulletin Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Conservation Bulletin Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Six page newsletter of the Natural Resources Council of Maine which includes an article on p.3 regarding proposed aluminum smelter on the Maine coast near Ellsworth. This proposal eventually became associated with the company TEPCO. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.9 | ||
| Statement made at Trenton Meeting regarding TEPCO Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Statement made at Trenton Meeting regarding TEPCO Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Letter from Kenneth P. MacLeod to LaRue Spiker about the volume of letters recieved in connection with the new environmental bills enacted in the State of Maine. Statements of Governor Kenneth Curtis and Economic Development Commissioner James Keefe made at meeting in Trenton. The meeting was to discuss the possible development of an atomic power plant and aluminum reduction facility by TEPCO ans its environmental implications. Transmittal letter is also included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.1 Letter from Kenneth P. MCleod previously accessioned as **1671, object ID **1671 [show more] | ||
| Announcement is Possible Monday on Aluminum Plant Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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|  Announcement is Possible Monday on Aluminum Plant Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages quoting Trenton selectman than an announcement was planned as to industrial development on the Union River. The proposed development was construction of aluminum plant. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.055.3 | ||
| Opposition Forms to TEPCO; Area Residents Want Information, Select Walker as Spokesman Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Opposition Forms to TEPCO; Area Residents Want Information, Select Walker as Spokesman Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Article on two pages reporting on a meeting of citizens to discuss the proposed industrial development by TEPCO in Trenton. Photos of Doug Smith and Frank Walker included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.4 | ||
| Articles, Editorials, Letters and Advertisements regarding TEPCO Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Articles, Editorials, Letters and Advertisements regarding TEPCO Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Multiple newspaper articles, editorials, letters to the editor and advertisements regarding TEPCO proposed industrial development in Trenton. Development was to include a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.5 WDEA Replays Entire Hearing previously accessioned as **1690, object id **1690 | ||
| Multiple Clippings on Various Political Issues Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Multiple Clippings on Various Political Issues Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Multiple clippings from newspapers and newsletters, all pertaining to various political topics such as highways, taxation, distribution of wealth, etc. Items may have been saved in preparation for articles Spiker was writing. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.057.3 | ||
| Assorted Notes Related to Topic "Maine on the Grow" Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Assorted Notes Related to Topic "Maine on the Grow" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Three sets of notes, one typed and two handwritten, pertaining to Maine industry, possibly in preparation for an article Spiker was writing. Notes include 1) reprint of article from the "Wall Street Journal", 2) Notes on Industrial bonds, and 3) Report on Maine industries by Governor Kenneth M. Curtis. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.3 | ||
| Second Annual Report and Financing Assistance for Tourism Attractions Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Second Annual Report and Financing Assistance for Tourism Attractions Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Single page folded Annual Report of the Maine Recreation Authority and a 16 page booklet, unstapled, explaining the program and legal authority for the organization to fund construction and expansion of recreational facilities in Maine. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.058.6 |