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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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]