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| 2832 | Maritime Transportation Was Foundation of Early Mount Desert Island Economy |
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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 | |
| 2831 | Successful Fish Packing Plant Created from Charred Ruins at Bernard |
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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 | |
| 2824 | Romantic era at Southwest Harbor ended with Stanley Fisheries fire |
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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 | |
| 2820 | Mt. Desert Island Offers Varied Geological Rock Formations |
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Description: Newspaper articles on the varied geological rock formations on Mount Desert Island Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.3 | |
| 2818 | Unique Features in Forest Growh of MDI Found in Study Completed by Ecologist |
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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 | |
| 2815 | Wetlands and Marshes |
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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 | |
| 2814 | Great Automobile War: Part II |
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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 | |
| 2809 | Bartlett's Island |
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Description: One page article discussing history and culture of Bartlett's Island. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.035.3 | |
| 2798 | Scientists Milk Sand Dollars, Sing to Seals in Salisbury Cove |
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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 | |
| 2797 | Frazier's Creek was Site of Salt Refining Area in 1800's |
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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 | |
| 2794 | . . .Determine Origin . . at Sand Beach |
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Description: Article discussing possible origin of a mill stone found near Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Previously archived as 012.FIC.040.5 | |
| 2791 | Maine Nearly Scored 'First' in Women's Voting Rights |
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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 | |
| 2784 | Town Meeting Waxes "Spirited" and Dissolves in Shameful Tears |
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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 | |
| 2781 | Corona Climaxing Eclipse Evokes Unified Response from People on Cadillac; Eclipse watchers on Cadillac are Colorful Crowd |
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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 | |
| 2772 | Demolition of The Eyrie, Fabled Landmark of the Golden Age, To Be Done By Spring |
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Description: Partial article (first page only) with photograph pertaining to the razing of The Eyrie, the John D. Rockefeller summer home in Seal Harbor. | ||
| 2768 | Oakes Center of Bowdoin College: An Experiment in Stimulating Cultural Interest |
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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 | |
| 2765 | Deacon H.H. Clark: Active Nineteenth Century Entrepreneur in SWH |
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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 | |
| 2763 | Juliette Nikerson [sp] Vlaues Her Independence |
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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 | |
| 2761 | Local Woodcarver's Exhibit Stirs Up Much Interest |
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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 | |
| 2760 | Mickey Fahey: Hunter to Conservationist |
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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 | |
| 2753 | Pitcher Collection "Talks" to Mrs. Clarence Smith of Bernard |
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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 | |
| 2750 | Retired Poultryman Full of Pep and Love of Life at 88 Years |
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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 | |
| 2749 | Mrs. Shattuck's Photographs Reflect Extensive Travel |
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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 | |
| 2748 | Salt Water in his Veins |
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Description: Article on two pages with photograph of Ted Spurling of Isleford. The article describes the seagoing professions of Mr. Spurling, both as a lobsterman locally as well as a master merchant marine seaman. There is discussion of his travels worldwide in shipping. previously archived as 012.FIC.047.26 | |
| 2747 | Spurlings Among First Settlers to Help Shape the History of the Cranberry Isles |
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Description: One page article with photographs describing the history of the Spurling family in the Cranberry Islands. Benjamin is believed to be the first permanent settler on Great Cranberry Island in 1787. His descendants, including senior citizen Capt. Bert Spurling, are still residents of the Cranberry Islands. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.27 |
