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Type
Place
Date
Contributor
  • Bar Harbor Historical Society✖
Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Bar Harbor Gardening Club Silver Award Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1953
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Gardening Club Silver Award Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-94
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
Subject:
  • none
Date:
  • 1953
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
...Silver plate gifted to the Bar Harbor gardening club by Beatrix Farrand to be the award for the best single roses category, then given to Mary Hodgkins...Text engraved on plate reads: "A gift to the Bar Harbor Garden Club from Beatrix Farrand owner of Reef Point Gardens An award to be given annually for...
"The Bar Harbor Fire" Oil Painting by Howe Duane Higgins
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Places, Island
  • Higgins - Howe Duane Higgins (1894 - 1974)
  • 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"The Bar Harbor Fire" Oil Painting by Howe Duane Higgins
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-440
Type:
  • Image, Art, Painting
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Higgins - Howe Duane Higgins (1894 - 1974)
Date:
  • 1950 c
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
...Panoramic view of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire painted by Howe Duane Higgins and framed in a ornate gilded frame...
Bar Harbor grade school students
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1953
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor grade school students
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-515
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1953
Description:
...A photo of Bar Harbor grade school students attending school at temporary classrooms during construction of the new school building...
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • none
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-228
Type:
  • Object, Toy
Subject:
  • none
Creator:
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
Date:
  • 1950 c.
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Painted black wood toy train with an attached train car. Engine car is black with six red wheels and yellow detail of the silhouette of conductor and the text: "1492 BHRR". Second car has four red wheels and carries nine blocks of wood suspended on a wooden pole. The two sections are attached with a small metal hook.
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-227
Type:
  • Object, Toy
Creator:
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
Date:
  • 1950 c.
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Wooden toy train with four red painted wood wheels. Body of train has "1492 BHRR" painted on as well as a painted conductor silhouette.
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-108
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1900 - 1950 c.
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
...Larger sheet reads "Beatrix Farrand Landscape Gardener Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Smaller sheets read "Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine"...
Dinner Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
  • 1954 - 1957 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dinner Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-719
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Cocktail Dress
Date:
  • 1954 - 1957 c
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
...Franelle Bar Harbor, Maine"...
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • People
  • Places, Garden
  • 1953-06
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-111
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Garden
Publisher:
  • The Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor, Maine. Copyright, 1953, by Reef Point Gardens Corporation.
Date:
  • 1953-06
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
...Pamphlet titled "Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" published by the Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor Maine in June 1953. Vol. I, No. 10...
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Reference
  • People
  • 1876 - 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • No Copyright - United States
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-97
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1876 - 1958
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
File Attachment:
Biography-Rinehart.docx.pdf
…Prepared by: Bar Harbor Historical Society Biography Rinehart - Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876 - 1958) Father: Roberts - Thomas Beveridge Roberts (1850 …Rinehart - Frederick Roberts Rinehart (1902 1981) Occupation: Writer Childhood Home: Allegheny City (now Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania Adult Home (Summer): Bar …Harbor, Maine Adult Home (Winter): Death Date: 22 September 1958 Death Place: New York City, New York __ MS/07-03-2022 Our thanks to Southwest Harbor
Ben Hadley
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Reference
  • People
  • 1894 - 1955
  • In Copyright
Ben Hadley
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-771
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1894 - 1955
Description:
Benjamin Levis Hadley Jr.

File Attachment:
Biography_BenHadley.pdf
…Prepared by: Bar Harbor Historical Society Biography Hadley - Benjamin Levi Hadley Jr. (1894 - 1955) Father: Hadley - Benjamin Levi Hadley (1854 - 1918 …Emery (1853 - 1944) Birth Date: 15 March 1894 Born at: Eden (Bar Harbor), Maine Significant Siblings: Significant Education: Spouse Name: Chase - Mary …, Maine Adult Home (Summer): Adult Home (Winter): Bar Harbor, Maine Death Date: 28 December 1955 Death Place: Bar Harbor, Maine Cemetery: Ledgelawn Cemetery …, Bar Harbor, Maine __ MS/07-25-2022 Our thanks to Southwest Harbor Public Library for sharing this data entry template for use by The History Trust (
Emily Drayton Taylor
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Reference
  • People
  • 1860 - 1952
  • In Copyright
Emily Drayton Taylor
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-612
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1860 - 1952
Description:
Emily Drayton Taylor

File Attachment:
Biography_EmilyDTaylor.pdf
…Prepared by: Bar Harbor Historical Society Biography Taylor Emily Drayton Taylor (1860 1952) Father: Drayton - Henry Edward Drayton (1823 - 1862 …Name: 2nd Spouse Parents: 2nd Wedding Date: 2nd Wedding Place: Offspring: Occupation: Miniatur and Portrait Painter Childhood Home: Adult Home (Summer): Bar …Harbor, Maine Adult Home (Winter): Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Death Date: 19 June 1952 Death Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery: Woodlands Cemetery …, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania __ MS/07-13-2022 Our thanks to Southwest Harbor Public Library for sharing this data entry template for use by The History
Rabbit hunter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • In Copyright
Rabbit hunter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-75
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1950 c.
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
"Protege rabbit hunter" Bill Horner on the left holding two rabbits and the .410 shotgun that was given to him by Charlie Hayward. (See also the "Rabbit Feed" photo, item 74. The other young man is George Riddell, son of Jock Riddell who is also in the Rabbit Feed photo. It was a close-knit bunch and there were many boyhood memories of those times.
Rinehart Teapot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
  • People
  • 1876 - 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Rinehart Teapot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-45
Type:
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1876 - 1958
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Teapot and lid, white china with gilded edges and initial "R". Owned by Mary Roberts Rinehart, part of her set.
Mary Roberts Rinehart Portrait and Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Picture, Portrait
  • People
  • Painting by Howard Chandler Christy
  • 1880 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Mary Roberts Rinehart Portrait and Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-47
Type:
  • Image, Art, Picture, Portrait
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Painting by Howard Chandler Christy
Date:
  • 1880 - 1950 c
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Portrait of Mary Roberts Rinehart. Color print of painting by Howard Chandler Christy. Matted and framed in a gilded frame. Framed with portrait is an (unrelated) illustrated birthday card for Ted Faulkenstrom, Rinehart's chauffeur, signed "and much love, from Mary Roberts Rinehart".
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Astronomical Telescope
  • 1860 and 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-582
Type:
  • Object, Astronomical Telescope
Date:
  • 1860 and 1958
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Wood and metal telescope (.03) and wood case (.01) presented to Captain Richard Hamor for assisting the British ship "Dominica" when it had caught fire on August 3rd, 1860. Corresponding letter(.02) is from the Royal Admiralty explaining the incident and how Richard Hamor and Aaron S. Lanfor both were awarded telescopes in thanks for their help. It is addressed to R.W. Gillen and dated 8th August, 1958.
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-106
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1900 - 1950 c
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Small brown leather folding portfolio with a black and white portrait of Max Farrand, husband of Beatrix Farrand.
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Scissors
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Identifier:
  • bhhs-107
Type:
  • Object, Scissors
Subject:
  • none
Date:
  • 1900 - 1950 c
Place:
  • Bar Harbor
Description:
Decoratively engraved metal scissors owned by Beatrix Farrand.