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2587HArold Walls Obituaries
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
  • Other, Obituary
  • 6/17/1999
Description:
A lengthy obituray by Nan Lincoln about Harold Walls, 87. One of the last of the Otter Creek fishermaen who could recall hand-lining cod and seining herring by torchlight.
2594Historical society organizing 20th century exhibit
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad
  • Other, Celebrations
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • 10/22/1999
Description:
Workshop planned tohelp organize the exhibit to celebrate the 20th century on Mt. Desert. Everyone invited to help.
2595Taking a Step in Time
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • 5/6/1999
Description:
A celebration of Southwest Harbor’s Heritage Past and Present was held at Harbor House. Ralph Stanley and Mary Jones of MDI historical society presented a slide show and lecture. This program is the culmination of a historic survey of Southwest’s historic resources.
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.
2614Obituaries
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
  • People
  • 6/17/1999
Description:
Two obituaries; one for Verna Hodgdon the other Charles Eliot Pierce.
2615Robert Eddy Suminsby, conservationist (obituary)
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
  • People
  • 10/7/1999
Description:
Bar Harbor Times. Details of Robert Suminsby’s life and his contribution to conservation on Mt. Desert
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.
2944Arcady Music Festival Around the World with Serenata
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • Other, Education
  • 1996
Description:
Arcady Music Festival Around the World with Serenata April 1996. Appears to be for a program for kids explaining music in different countries and types of instruments Along with two pressreleases.
2946Arcady Music Festival Letter to Supporters regarding Loss of Maine Arts Commission funding in the schools
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • 1996
Description:
Arcady Music Festival Letter to Supporters regarding Loss of Maine Arts Commission funding in the schools Commission's Touring Artist Program terminated with loss of National Endowment for the Arrts support Feb 7, 1996
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
2951Arcady Music Festival Advertisers
  • Document, List
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • 1996
Description:
Arcady Music Festival 1995 list of advertisers List of 122 Ads of 1995 not bought for 1996 To be assigned to Sales People.
2953Arcady Music Festival Fund raising plan
  • Document, Draft
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • Other, Fund raising
  • 1999
Description:
Arcady Music Festival Fundraising plan, draft
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.
3242Print - Somesville Bridge
  • Image, Print
  • c 1993
Description:
Print 1 of 2000 by “Nathan”. Print of pen and ink drawing of the MDI Historical Society arched bridge and selectmen’s building in marble style wood frame. Matted under 2 layers, top black, second gray. White paper backing on frame.
3473Arcady Music Festival Music for Generations to Come
  • Document, Document File
  • Other, Arcady Music Festival
  • Other, Endowment
  • Other, Fund raising
  • Other, Strategic planning
  • 1999
Description:
Arcady Music Festival Planning docs Music for Generations to Come An Endowment Campaign for the Arcady Music Society Probably 1999 based upon Organization Life cycle Arcady Strategic Plan draft (5 pp) Handwritten notes concerning funds , fundraising nd Subscriber Numbers 1986-1997 Feasibility Study (wors handwritten on typed document) Conclusions and Recommendations Survey of Audience, 1995 Box 92: Festival Programs 1983-1995 Box 93: Festival Programs, 1996-2006 Box 94: Folder 1 pictures, Folder 2 scheduling correspondence Folder 3 endowment correspondence, 1999-2000 Folder 4 Ad. appeals, 1990-93 Folder 5 ad. sales 1994 Folder 6 ad. sales 1995 Folder 7 ad. sales 1996 Folder 8 press releases Folder 9 budget 1993-96 Folder 10 personal correspondence Folder 11 information on related arts events Box 95 Folder 1 newspaper article copies Folders 2-3 board minutes, structures, and retreats Folder 4 newspaper clippings, bulk early 1990s DVD videos of Arcady Music Festival, 1983-1989, 1995. [show more]