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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
6171115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February, 1953
Description:
Judith Lee Rose Closeup of wooden frame taken slightly from the left. Wall built of wooden planks behind it to the right with crane sitting above at edge of wall. Crane hook hangs over left side of frame. Boats in back pointing towards the frame. One sideways with letters “DELCA” visible. The Charles Butt Collection
6174115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1953
Description:
Judith Lee Rose,Closeup of wooden frame taken straight on. Wall built of wooden planks to the right with crane sitting above at edge of wall. Crane hook hangs over middle of frame. Two men work behind frame, one in front and below. Sawhorse on left. Harbor in background with boats pointing towards the frame. The Charles Butt Collection
6175115’ Dragger Frames and Keel
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • February, 1953
Description:
Judith Lee Rose Frame in right-center of picture on wooden ramp leading down to water. Boat labeled “Silas McLoon-Rockland” on right with two masts visible. Crane in top left labeled, “Billings and Hamblen” on top, “Bay City” on bottom. A flatbed truck sits to the left of the frame, with wood steps going down the rocks behind it. Building in right background has “GM” above the door. The Charles Butt Collection
19339150 Years in Seal Harbor
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 8/20/1959
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. Collection of stories printed in the Bar Harbor Times August 20, 1959 covering different aspects of Seal Harbor's history pages 10-12 Sample of the headlines: The Story of a Century and a Hald in Seal Harbor is an Account of Early Pioneering. An Acount of the Water Supply Once there was a Bid of 10c an Acre for Land At Seal Harbor. History of the Summer Colony Some if the Personalities That Made Seal Harbor Well Known Steamboasts were Important to Traffic at Seal Harbor Long After Turn of Century There Were Monkeys Once at Seal Harbor Village Improvement Association Contributed to Community's Spirit. [show more]
46411951 Friday Club Minutes
  • Document, Minutes
  • Other, Friday Club
  • Other, Literary Circle
  • 1950
Description:
Minutes of the Friday Club 1951 and Annual Report 1950-51 Read paper on Affiliated Clubs Abroad, Israel, Johann Straus, our American Citizenship
186641994 Menue Guide for Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Other, History - Hulls Cove
  • People
  • 6/1/1953
Description:
1994 Menu Guide for Mount Desert Island
6653#1Valee
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, transportation - Maritime
  • People
  • W.H. Ballard
  • c 1950
Description:
# 1Valee, 30 sq. meter sailboat at entrance of Somes Sound. Owned by Tyssowski family.
693924 Foot Launch
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Starboard side of boat with spray and wake; bow slightly towards camera. Man standing at wheel. American flag flying at stern. Ballard Neg. #5 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
694024 Foot Launch
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Starboard side of boat with spray and wake. Man standing at wheel. American flag flying at stern. Town in background with trees. Ballard Neg. #4 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
694124 Foot Launch
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Stern of boat driving away from camera with view inside. Man standing at wheel looking back, exhaust visible at stern. American flag flying at stern. Larger cruiser Bounder II in background at right. Ballard Neg. #3 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
694224 Foot Launch
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • January 18, 1956
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Stern and starboard side of boat with view inside. Man sitting on side at wheel, exhaust visible at stern. American flag flying at stern. Larger cruiser in background at right. Ballard Neg. #2 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
694524 Foot Launch
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W. H. Ballard
  • Januar 18, 1956
Description:
24’ launch at Southwest Boat Corporation. Bow towards camera with port side. Man at wheel, American flag at stern of boat. Larger cruiser in right background with tall VHF antenna. Small hills and trees far in background across water. Ballard Neg. #1 (of 5) The Charles Butt Collection
146963 Letters re Elijah book
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • 1956
Description:
3 letters asking for assistance re the Elijah book. Jack Pickering, Marcella Powers, Howard Long LettersreElijah.pdf Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.7, **1297, **1294, **1293
268640 Hayseeders And 700 Guests Prepare for 60th Annual Ball 1954
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Hayseeders Ball
  • Other, Way Back Ball
  • Other, Waybackers
  • 2/21/1954
Description:
Newspaper article describing the plans for the 1954 Hayseed Ball (Feb. 21, 1954). The Hayseeders were originally organized as the Waybackers, according to the article. This event was held at the Bar Harbor Casino and was the 60th such event. Photocopy Another photocopy of newspaper article of 84th event. "Annual Hayseeders Ball to feature the yesterdays." Another Photocopy of newspaper article, It's time to Swing 'Em at the Way Back Ball. the 75th event. [show more]
611755' Keel and frames, Gary Alan, Davis Yard, Bass Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1950
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo. Keel and frames for 55' fishing vessel, Gary Alan. Davis Boat Yard
17309A Maine Town in the Civil War.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Deer Isle
  • Hutchinson, Vernal
  • The Bond Wheelwright Co.
  • 1957.
15652Addition, House for Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Bar Harbor, Maine, 1953
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Other, Architectural & site components
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Patterson, R.W., SR
  • 1953
Description:
Sketchplan, Addition to Sunroom, House for Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Bar Harbor, Maine, 1953
9989Air Plant, T. tenufolia
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1958
Description:
8 X 10 black and white close-up photograph of tree trunk with wiry air plant on side of trunk. Trunk takes up half of frame, grey background. Wrighting on back of photo, “Highland Hommock, 1958, LaRue Spiker, Route 1, Box 14c, Bar Harbor Maine.” Paper attatched to back, “ 6. One of the least spectacular of the Tillandsia, the “ grass air plant” (T. tenuifolia) does resemble a clump of grass with delusions of grandeur regarding its habitat. This species thrives in shady locations. Its deep green leaves are sometimes heavily tinged with dark red; the small blue flowers are borne on a stem six to twelve inches long.” [show more]
9990Air Plant, T. utriculata
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Nature, Plants
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1959
Description:
8 X 10 black and white photo of large air plant growing on a tree trunk with other palms behind tree that are highlighted. Paper on back, “ 4. An immature T. utriculata. Water collects at the base of the leaves, and the tiny resevoirs which result sometimes become the home of insects, little green frogs, and small aquatic plants.” Wrighting on back of photo, “ La Rue Spiker, Routel, Box 14C, Bar Harbor, Maine, Feb. 1959 Frontiers.”
6021Albacore III, Blue Hill Falls, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1955
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo.Launching day for Albacore III, hail from Blue Hill Falls, Maine. 46' Pleasure Boat, Bass Harbor Boat Shop. Eight men, unidentified, in photo. Men dressed in more casual clothing than previous photos. Perhaps crew that worked on the boat.
6022Albacore III, Blue Hill Falls, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1955
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo.Launching day for Albacore III, hail from Blue Hill Falls, Maine. 46' Pleasure Boat, Bass Harbor Boat Shop. Eight men, unidentified, in photo. Men dressed in more casual clothing than previous photos. Perhaps crew that worked on the boat.
6023Albacore III, Blue Hill Falls, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1955
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo.Launching day for Albacore III, hail from Blue Hill Falls, Maine. 46' Pleasure Boat, Bass Harbor Boat Shop. Two people, unidentified, in photo. Woman and man dressed in suits and dresses.
6024Albacore III, Blue Hill Falls, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1955
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo.Launching day for Albacore III, hail from Blue Hill Falls, Maine. 46' Pleasure Boat, Bass Harbor Boat Shop. Two people, unidentified, in photo. Women and men dressed in suits and dresses.
6025Albacore III, Blue Hill Falls, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1955
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo.Launching day for Albacore III, hail from Blue Hill Falls, Maine. 46' Pleasure Boat, Bass Harbor Boat Shop. Nine people, unidentified, in photo. Women and men dressed in suits and dresses.
6026Albacore III, Blue Hill Falls, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1955
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo.Launching day for Albacore III, hail from Blue Hill Falls, Maine. 46' Pleasure Boat, Bass Harbor Boat Shop. Nine people, unidentified, in photo. Women and men dressed in suits and dresses.