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. Document bound in a plastic report cover titled The Seaside Inn Reunion, Seal Harbor, Maine August 22, 1996. Document covers a littl bit of the history of the Inn, shows photos of people who worked at the Inn, has copies of letters sent to the Inn by people who stayed there, Memories of the inn by those who worked there, articles from local papers about the Inn, addresses of those who attended the reunion. [show more]
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. History of the Steamer J. T. Morse written by Joseph Allen, Jr. 38 typed pages with a faded blue cover. Shows pictures of the vessel, tells of voyages, accidents, shows pictures of some of the crew, and a drawing of a warf in Rockland, Maine showing where various ships would tie up. Some pages are coming loose. [show more]
Description: Summer home of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and his family. Describes family life, gardens, interior furnishings. House was demolished c. 1963.
Description: "One Summer in Seal Harbor" -- an article from the Johns Hopkins Magazine, June 1995, recounting the relationship between artist, painter, Thomas Eakins and physicist, photographer, Henry Rowland. Describes Eakins' painting of a portrait of Rowland, discusses Rowland's career and describes the construction of "Craigstone", the Rowland cottage in Seal Harbor. Includes biographical information on both Rowland and Eakins. [show more]
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview with Paul Richardson about the Fire of 1947, location of interview unknown, 1996 Taping done by Mary C. Yarborough. Audio recording not available for this oral history.
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview with John Stewart about the Fire of 1947, recorded at his home in Bar Harbor, 1996 Taping done by: Mary C. Yarborough. No audio available for this oral history.
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview with Ruth Soper about the Fire of 1947, at her home, Mountain Avenue, Bar Harbor, 1996. Taping done by Mary C. Yarborough. Audio recording of this interview is not available.
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview with George McKay, Jr. about the Fire of 1947. Taping done by: Mary C. Yarborough. No audio available for this oral history.
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview with Irene Marinke about the Fire of 1947, reorded at her home on West Street, Bar Harbor, 1996 Taping done by Mary C. Yarborough.
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview with Charlotte and Tyler Proctor about the Fire of 1947. Also present is a Mrs. Eaton. Taping done by Mary C. Yarborough. No audio available for this interview.
Description: Oral history interview of Nancy Dunbar Bulger 10-18-94, conducted by David Spurling, for the Southwest Harbor Oral History Society. Original of interview also located at the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Oral history is in both written transcript and audio files. Both are accessed through the media tab in this record.
Description: Audio tape and written transcript of oral history of Carl Bennett, February 3, 1992 Originally recorded by the Southwest Harbor Public Library oral history project. Both audio and written transcript files exist under this record. both can be accessed through the media tab.
Description: Audio recording of interview of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guthrie, Southwest Harbor, Maine August 31, 1991. Interview in their home on the Fernald Point Road
Description: Audio recording of Interview with Ruth Grindle on January 6, 1992. Interview conducted by a member of the Southwest Harbor Oral History Society at the Southwest Harbor Public Libray. Copy of this interview also in the Southwest Harbor Library Collections.
Description: Interview with Warren Worcester, Southwest Harbor, Maine, July 20, 1993 Interview conducted by the Southwest Harbor Oral History Society. This oral history also is included in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library.
Description: Written transcript of oral history of Herm Woodworth, Fire of 1947, recorded at Mr. Woodworth's home, 10 Devon Road, Bar Harbor, 1997 Recorded by Mary C. Yarborough Audio recording of thie oral history not available.
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview with Molly Reynolds about the Fire of '47, at her home, 27 Greeley Avenue, Bar Harbor, 1997 Recording by Mary C. Yarborough Audio recording of this oral history is not available.
Description: Written transcript of oral history interview of John and Josephine Richardson, location unknown, Fire of 1947, 1996 Recorded by Mary C. Yarborough Audio recording of this oral history unavailable.
Description: Written transcript of oral history, Roger Cunningham, recorded at 85 Ledgelawn, Bar Harbor, Fire of 1957, 1997 Recorded by Mary C. Yarborough Audio recording of this interview is unavailable.
Description: An audio recording of Canneries on MDI: A Program of the MDI Historical Society, 1998? An audio presentation, date and narrator unknown. Probably narrated by Jaylene Roths but may be Tammy Packie. Needs to be listened to and summarized for this record. A joint program with the Tremont Historical Society
Description: Who Owned Baker's Island on Islesford Historical Society letterhead, written by Hugh L. Dwelley Summary of ownership of Baker's Island. Based on US Lighthouse Board records found in National Archives, Washington, DC