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1544Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast , Penobscot Bay, Volume I
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Penobscot Bay
  • McLane, Charles B. and Carol Evarts McLane
  • Island Institute
  • 1997
1548Doing Oral History
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Folklorists
  • Other, Oral history
  • Ritchie, Donald A.
  • Twayne Publishers (Simon & Schuster)
  • 1995
Description:
How to start an oral history project, conduct interviews, use oral history in research and writing, videotape oral history, preserve it in archives and libraries, and teach and present oral history.
2312Discover Maine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, History - Maine
  • 4/1/1998
Description:
Magazine featuring attractions etc. in Hancock County.
2523The Bloomfield Smith House
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Richard Allen
  • 06/23/1990
Description:
Document explaining the history of the Bloomfield Smith House, written by Richard Allen. Includes an image of the house.
2531Ralph Richardson- Tending to the Rich
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Summer Community
  • People
  • 1992
Description:
“Ralph Richardson - Tending to the rich: a lifetime of caretaking.” Article from Days and Nights on Mt. Desert Island. June 1992. Story about Richardson, a caretaker for wealthy summer residents for 43 years.
2597School House Ground Breaking Set
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Museums
  • 6/27/1999
Description:
The groundbreaking for the new museum for the MDI HIstorical Society. A description of what the restored schoolhouse will look like.
2598Community to discuss the Rt. 3 Corridor
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Roads
  • 7/15/1999
Description:
Hancock County Planning Commission and Friends of Acadia held a meeting at COA to discuss the various environmental and recreational opportunities on Rt.3 . Various societies made presentations and a sandwich supper was served. A management plan is being prepared for the corridor and will be submitted to the state DOT in Nov. If the road is designated an”All American Road” Bar Harbor, Trenton and Mount Desert will be able to compete for additional funds for local improvement projects. [show more]
2601Historical society leaps forward into past
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • 10/17/1996
Description:
An article by Nan Lincoln describing the plans the MDI Historical Society, including the appointment of Jaylene Roths a s the curator of the museum. Also on the page is an article commemorating the Bar Harbor Historical Society.
2603Lobstermen see threat in whale protection
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Ecology
  • Other, Fisheries
  • 5/5/1997
Description:
New York Times article by John H. Cushman,Jr. An in depth article about the federal fishing authorities trying to insist in changes in lobster traps in order to protect right whales. Lobstermen are angry and spokesman Dan Fernald is quoted about the injustice of the law. Two Maine senators are also disappointed in what is happening.
2605Chebacco to visit
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 6/17/1999
Description:
Chebacco boat, Lewis Story, arriving at Somes Landing. It is a replica of the boat that brought Abraham Somes and James Richardson to the island. MDI Historical Society sponsoring tours and a slide show. Builder Harold Burnham will give presentation.
2616Pictorial
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Maritime
  • 6/24/1999
Description:
Picture of the Chebacco boat that stopped at Somes landing. It is the style of the boat that brought Abraham Somes and James Richardson to mt. Desert
2617Marking 200 years at Eden Baptist
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Religion
  • 8/22/1999
Description:
Announcement of the events celebrating the 200 years. Also a short history of the church including at list of pew members.
2671Stalking the Wild Scenic W.H. Ballard
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • Lincoln, Nan
  • 1991
Description:
A newspaper article from The Bar Harbor Times, August 15, 1991, "Stalking the Wild Scenic" about W.H. Ballard. Two copies: original and facsimile
2702Board Balks at Smith Appointment article
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Buildings
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 8/24/1995
Description:
Bar Harbor Times Article related to the appointment of Joanne Smith to Selectmen’s list. Controversy due to money management
2931Jessica Getchell
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • 1994
Description:
Audio recording of Interview of Jessica Getchell, 5--17-94 Interviewed at the Southwest Harbor Library as part of the colleciton of oral histories located at the Library. Copy of the interview made for the MDI Historical Society archives with permission of the SWH Library.
2947Arcady Music Festival Benefit The Art of Matching Food and Wine
  • Publication, Literary, Script
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • Other, Fund raising
  • 1993
Description:
Arcady Music Festival Benefit The Art of Matching Food and Wine
3067The Redbook, 1999
  • Publication, Directory
  • Other, Social life
  • 1999
Description:
The Redbook is a directory and handbook for Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor, Somesville, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Adjacent Islands. This is dated 1999. The publisher and editor is Cheryl Caughey Chase. The price at that time was $6.50.
3068The Redbook, 1998
  • Publication, Directory
  • Other, Social life
  • 1998
Description:
Directory and Handbook for Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor, Somesville, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Adjacent Islands.
3069The Redbook, 1991,1993
  • Publication, Directory
  • Other, Social life
  • 1993
Description:
Directory and Handbook for Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor, Somesville, Bar Harbor, Southwest Harbor and Adjacent Islands. 84th ed.
3568Gary Galyean's Golf Letter, Folder #13
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Gary Galyean's Golf Letter
  • August 1994
Description:
1. Gary Galyean's Golf Letter, newsletter about golf which includes an article on the Northeast Harbor Golf Club, mentioning renovations of the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes. Dated August 1994. 2. Gary Galyean's Golf Letter Catalogue of Available Subjects, undated.
3603Historical Sketch of Mt Desert and Cranberry Islands
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Settlements
  • 1995
Description:
Hugh Dwelley copied Reflections from the Record Disk.
3604Baker's Island
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • 1997
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
4187Canneries on MDI
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Canneries
  • 1998
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
4190Oral History Interview, Roger Cunningham, Fire of 1947, 1997
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Yarborough, Mary C.
  • 1997
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.
4191Oral History of Josephine and John Richardson, Fire of 1947, 1996
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Yarborough, Mary C.
  • 1996
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.