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12958Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Bryan, John M.
  • Princeton Architectural Press
  • 2005
Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert
Item:
  • 12958   
Object ID:
  • 007.93.1
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Bryan, John M.
Publisher:
  • Princeton Architectural Press
Date:
  • 2005
Description:
In the words of the introduction, written by Robert R. Pyle, this book "preserves the memories relevant to understanding the roots of communities on Mount Desert Island." It includes sections on Savage's ancestors and the history artists, tourism, and recreation on the island; his education and training and photographs and descriptions of buildings designed by him in Northeast Harbor, Islesboro, and Bar Harbor.
12889Native Birds of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Long, Ralph H.
  • Beech Hill Pub. Co.
  • 1987
Native Birds of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park
Item:
  • 12889   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.527
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Nature
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Long, Ralph H.
Publisher:
  • Beech Hill Pub. Co.
Date:
  • 1987
Description:
Almost 150 native species of birds reside on Mount Desert and surrounding Islands; this book is a guide to those birds here from June to August of the year. It indicates good places to view these birds
12874John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
Item:
  • 12874   
Object ID:
  • 000-11-281
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Eliot, Charles W.
Publisher:
  • Idlewild Press
Date:
  • 1899
Description:
Originally an article in the Century Magazine, published 50 years prior. this work tells the story of John Gilley, who " by hard toil cleared fields, built dwellings, fished on forgotten waters, reared families and...managed schools and churches and administered self-governing communities." Gilley was born on Cranberry Island and lived most of his life on Baker's Island.
12858Land of Enchantment: The Penobscot Bay - Mount Desert Region of Maine.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Penobscot Bay
  • Stiles, Dan
  • Sugar Ball Press
  • 1946
Land of Enchantment: The Penobscot Bay - Mount Desert Region of Maine.
Item:
  • 12858   
Object ID:
  • 000-4-274
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Penobscot Bay
Creator:
  • Stiles, Dan
Publisher:
  • Sugar Ball Press
Date:
  • 1946
Description:
A brief history of the region with special attention to Belfast, Camden, Rockland, Castine, Deer Isle and Stonington, Mount Desert and Bar Harbor, Vinalhaven and North Haven, and smaller islands (Isle au Haut, Swan's, and others). Map of area inside front and back covers. Virginia Somes Sanderson's bookplate inside front cover
12848Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Vining, Thomas
  • V.F. Thomas Co.
  • 2000
Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 12848   
Object ID:
  • 000-26-296
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Vining, Thomas
Publisher:
  • V.F. Thomas Co.
Date:
  • 2000
Description:
A comprehensive record of names and dates on gravestones in cemeteries of Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Tremont. The records are arranged by cemetery; an index refers to last names in each cemetery.
12847Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Vining, Thomas
  • V.F. Thomas Co.
  • 2000.
Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 12847   
Object ID:
  • 000-25-295
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Vining, Thomas
Publisher:
  • V.F. Thomas Co.
Date:
  • 2000.
Description:
A comprehensive record of names and dates on gravestones in cemeteries of Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Tremont. The records are arranged by cemetery; an index refers to last names in each cemetery.
12756Pentecostal Hymns, No.2
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Date, Henry, selector
  • 1898
Pentecostal Hymns, No.2
Item:
  • 12756   
Object ID:
  • 002-32.24
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Date, Henry, selector
Date:
  • 1898
Description:
"A Winnowed Collection for Evangelistic Services, Young People's Societies and Sunday-Schools." Music editors: E.A. Hoffman and J.H. Tenney. Inscribed: Mrs. E. B. Rumill. Includes title, first line and topical indexes.
12755Pentecostal Hymns, Number Three
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Date, Henry, selector
  • 1902
Pentecostal Hymns, Number Three
Item:
  • 12755   
Object ID:
  • 002-32.25
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Date, Henry, selector
Date:
  • 1902
Description:
"A Winnowed Collection for Evangelistic Services, Young People's Societies and Sunday Schools". Music editors: E.A. Hoffman, T.C. O'Kane and W.W. Bentley. Inscribed: Mrs. Lettie A. Rumill. This is a sample copy provided by Hope Publishing Company. Includes responsive readings and title, first line, topical and tune indexes, and Express and Freight Schedule.
12754Winnowed Hymns: A Collection of Sacred Songs...
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • McCabe, C.C. and D.T. Macfarlan
  • Biglow & Main
  • 1873
Winnowed Hymns: A Collection of Sacred Songs...
Item:
  • 12754   
Object ID:
  • 015.002.03
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • McCabe, C.C. and D.T. Macfarlan
Publisher:
  • Biglow & Main
Date:
  • 1873
Description:
These songs were "especially adapted for revivals, prayer and camp meetings." Inside inscribed Lucie F. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Sept. 4th, 1875
12584John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
Item:
  • 12584   
Object ID:
  • 000-6-276
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Eliot, Charles W.
Publisher:
  • Idlewild Press
Date:
  • 1899
Description:
Originally published in the Century Magazine; the author knew John Gilley well and appreciated his hard work clearing fields, building dwellings, fished, raised a family, etc. He was a "hard-working, stout hearted man".
12577Champagne and a Gardener: A Little Maine Murder
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fiction
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Morison, B.J.
  • Thorndike Press
  • 1982
Champagne and a Gardener: A Little Maine Murder
Item:
  • 12577   
Object ID:
  • 001-122.3
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Fiction
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Morison, B.J.
Publisher:
  • Thorndike Press
Date:
  • 1982
Description:
According to the dust jacket, this is a "novel of manners and ...mystery" centering around a Boston family who summers on the "backside" of Mount Desert Island. (The author bought the Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor in 1969.)
12473Mount Desert & Adjacent Islands, Embracing the Towns of Eden, Mount Desert, Tremont, Cranberry Isles
  • Map
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Mount Desert Island, Eden, Tremont, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert Rock
  • Other, Somesville
  • Colby's Atlas of Hancock County; copy made by Mark Miller in 1974
  • 1881
Mount Desert & Adjacent Islands, Embracing the Towns of Eden, Mount Desert, Tremont, Cranberry Isles
Item:
  • 12473   
Object ID:
  • 006.49.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, Hancock County
  • Other, Mount Desert Island, Eden, Tremont, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert Rock
  • Other, Somesville
Publisher:
  • Colby's Atlas of Hancock County; copy made by Mark Miller in 1974
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1881
Description:
Reproduction of a map from Colby's Atlas of Hancock County (1881). Contains text descriptions of Mount Desert Island, Cranberry Isles and Mount Desert Rock with specific references to their locations in relation to Mount Desert Island, Maine. It shows, with lesser emphasis, the place names: Bar Harbor, SW Harbor, NE Harbor. Contains enlarged window showing Mount Desert Village (Somesville). Description of MDI mentions the incorporation in 1838 of "Seaville," a group of islands that included Bartlett's, Robinson's and Hardwood Islands in 1838. This incorporation was repealed in 1859. [show more]
12425Map of Mount Desert Island
  • Map
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • 1932
Map of Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 12425   
Object ID:
  • 001.147
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1932
Description:
Illustrated map of Mount Desert Island, re-print of 1932 by Valentine Tonone(?). Illustrations show mountains, hills, streams, roads, marshes, communities, and residences. Note reads, "Winding shores of narrow capes and isles which lie slumbering to Ocean’s lullaby.” 1 appears to be old/ original possibly 1932. size 20" X 20 " 2 copies, each appears to be a contemporary reprint.
11645Map of Maine Railroads, Towns, Plantations 1900
  • Map
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Railroad tracks
  • 1900
Map of Maine Railroads, Towns, Plantations 1900
Item:
  • 11645   
Object ID:
  • 018.007.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Railroad tracks
Collection:
  • Charles and Nelia Dunbar
Date:
  • 1900
Description:
Map of Maine Railroads, Towns, Plantations 1900
11644Path Map 1917
  • Map
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Path Map
  • 1917
Path Map 1917
Item:
  • 11644   
Object ID:
  • 018.007.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Path Map
Collection:
  • Charles and Nelia Dunbar
Date:
  • 1917
Description:
Path Map 1917
11643Path Map 1921
  • Map
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • 1921
Path Map 1921
Item:
  • 11643   
Object ID:
  • 018.007.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • Charles and Nelia Dunbar
Date:
  • 1921
Description:
Path Map 1921 Typographyand hydrography adapted from the Map of Mount Desert Island issued by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, June 1882
3886Mayo genealogy materials
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Cape Cod
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Eastham, MA
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Revolutionary War
  • Unknown
Mayo genealogy materials
Item:
  • 3886   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.161.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Cape Cod
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Eastham, MA
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Revolutionary War
Creator:
  • Unknown
Description:
Collection of photocopied materials including: Origin of Mayo name Mayo Family Line, traced to England Revolutionary and Civil War records for Mayos Excerpt from William Bradford's "History of Plymouth Plantation" Excerpt from Ted Spurling's "The Town of Cranberry Isles" Excerpt from Thomas Howes' "Library of Cape Cod History and Genealogy" Cape Cod facts and town descriptions
3801Deed from King to Francis Bernard for Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Nova Scotia
  • Other, Sagadohoc River
  • Jan 28, 1791
Deed from King to Francis Bernard for Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 3801   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.30.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Nova Scotia
  • Other, Sagadohoc River
Date:
  • Jan 28, 1791
Description:
Two photocopiesGovernor Council, House of Reps, and Great and General Court of the Commonwealth of Mass on Feb 27, 1762 deeded Sir Francis Bernard, Baronet Mount Desert Island. It could do this because King William and Queen Mary grant the Province of Mass land between Nova Scotia and Sagadehock River Francis Bernard petitioned the King who approved The record appears in the Civil Commissions Book 1767 to 1775
2909The Great Automobile War: Part II
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, Buckboards
  • Other, Davis. Co.
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1968
The Great Automobile War: Part II
Item:
  • 2909   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.160.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, Buckboards
  • Other, Davis. Co.
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Date:
  • 1968
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article of June 20, 1968 concerning ban against automobiles on Mt. Desert and its challenge in 1909. Photograph of Davis Co. buckboards on street in Bar Harbor.
2910Automobiles on Mt. Desert Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Automobiles on Mt. Desert Island
Item:
  • 2910   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.160.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Description:
Poor quality photocopies of articles from undated newspaper (unidentified, but likely Bar Harbor) relating to debate about allowing cars on Mt. Desert Island. Handwritten notes on verso of some indicate dates are April 4, 1900; July 4, 1906
2822Articles Pertaining to Geology of Mt. Desert Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Norsemen
  • Mount Desert Herald
Articles Pertaining to Geology of Mt. Desert Island
Item:
  • 2822   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.029.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Norsemen
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Herald
Description:
Three short articles from the Mount Desert Herald pertaining to the geology of Mt. Desert Island. One article also discusses historical visitation by Norsemen to the shores of Mt. Desert Island.
2820Mt. Desert Island Offers Varied Geological Rock Formations
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 1967
Mt. Desert Island Offers Varied Geological Rock Formations
Item:
  • 2820   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1021
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1967
Description:
Newspaper articles on the varied geological rock formations on Mount Desert Island Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.3
2819Ice Sheet Gave MDI Scenic Land Forms
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 4/26/1973
Ice Sheet Gave MDI Scenic Land Forms
Item:
  • 2819   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1024.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 4/26/1973
Description:
One page article with text and photographs describing the effects of glaciation on the geography and scenic forms of Mt. Desert Island. Two extra copies of bottom of second page included. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.4
2818Unique Features in Forest Growh of MDI Found in Study Completed by Ecologist
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Forests
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/9/1961
Unique Features in Forest Growh of MDI Found in Study Completed by Ecologist
Item:
  • 2818   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1025
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Forests
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 11/9/1961
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
2817The Fiery Intrusion; The Enormous Snow Plow
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 1989
The Fiery Intrusion; The Enormous Snow Plow
Item:
  • 2817   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1026
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1989
Description:
Articles, one page each, are parts 2 and 3 of three part series describing the geologic forces which formed the island of Mount Desert Island. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.029.6