Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Date	Place	Rights
Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Events Other Places, Town	Cheryl Olson & Joan H. Smith (editors)	6/28/1984	Maine		Bangor Daily News, Bangor's Sesquicentennial Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7412 Type: Reference Subject: Events Other Places, Town Creator: Cheryl Olson & Joan H. Smith (editors) Date: 6/28/1984 Place: Maine Description: This newspaper copy covers 150 years since the city's incorporation in 1834. Bangor began in 1769 when the first white settler, Jacob Buswell made his home there. It is divided in 8 sections: A: 1834-1841 Out of the woods (Item 7413) B: 1842-1872 Boom town (Item 7414) C: 1873-1895 Turning the tide (Item 7415) D: 1896-1911 A new century (Item 7416) E: 1912-1931 Out of the ashes (Item 7417) F: 1932-1945 The lean years (Item 7418) G:1946-1968 Prosperous peace (Item 7419) H: 1969-1984 Building on past (Item 7420) [show more]
Fraternal Orders Collection Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Organizations People			Mount Desert Island		Fraternal Orders Collection Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7402 Type: Reference Subject: Organizations People Place: Mount Desert Island Description: Mount Desert Lodge No. 140 (Item 7403) Ocean Lodge No. 140 (Item 7404) Oder of the Eastern Star No. 118 (Item 7405) Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185 (Item 7406) Northeast Harbor Lodge No. 208 (Item 7407)
Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	People			International		Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7399 Type: Reference Subject: People Place: International Description: C. Douglas Dillon (1909-2003) Ambassador to France, 57th Secretary of Treasury, Under Secretary of State Susan (Suzzie) Slater Dillon (1917-2019) 3rd husband was Dewitt L. Sage (d. 1982) 4th husband was Douglas Dillon Summer Residence: Sea Watch, Northeast Harbor Mrs. Dillon donated the Woolies to the Northeast Harbor Library
Green Mountain Railway Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Mountain Transportation, Railroad	Frank H. Clergue	1883			Green Mountain Railway Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7386 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Mountain Transportation, Railroad Creator: Frank H. Clergue Date: 1883 Description: The Green Mountain Railway was finalized in 1883 by Frank H. Clergue of Bangor, Maine. It was 6,300 feet long and started on the shores of Eagle Lake. Its cost was $110.000. It closed down in 1893 after only 10 years of operation. (From Item 2162).
Manchester Family Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	People			Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor		Manchester Family Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7384 Type: Reference Subject: People Place: Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor Description: See Item 1879
Agnes Yarnall LePage Collection Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Other People					Agnes Yarnall LePage Collection Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-5690 Type: Reference Subject: Other People Description: Hundreds of 3" x 5" photographs of sculptures, drawings and paintings by Agnes Yarnall LePage (1904-1998). Ages Yarnall LePage was a sculptor, painter, poet and artistic historian. Renowned as a sculptor, she commissioned portrayals of contemporary celebrities. Her sculpted works are organized in groups such as: "Clowns" (7377), "Circus" (7378), "Mosaics" (7379), "Bas-relief" (7382). She is also known for her "Paintings" (7380), "Charcoal drawings" (7381) and "Pencil drawings" (7383). This collection of photographs was purchased at an estate auction and donated to the library in 1996. [show more]
Northeast Harbor Fleet Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Organizations Vessels, Boat, Sailboat			Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor		Northeast Harbor Fleet Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7370 Type: Reference Subject: Organizations Vessels, Boat, Sailboat Place: Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor Description: The Northeast Harbor Fleet was formed in 1923 to vigorously promote recreational boating and sailboat racing off the coast of Mount Desert Island. They have two locations: The Fleet House at Gilpatrick Cove built in 1945, and Clifton Dock in Northeast Harbor, added in 1946 to provide additional moorings, dinghy tie-up, and fuel for boats. (Taken form the NEHF website)
Woman's Literary Club Collection Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Organizations, Civic Other People			Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor		Woman's Literary Club Collection Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7325 Type: Reference Subject: Organizations, Civic Other People Place: Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor Description: The records in the Woman’s Literary Club Collection includes manuscripts, typescripts, letters, annual meeting notes, scrapbooks, news clippings, photographs, meeting programs, photographs, and some objects. Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership. [show more]
The Champlain Society Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Organizations					The Champlain Society Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7359 Type: Reference Subject: Organizations Description: In 1880 Charles Eliot, son of Harvard president Charles W. Eliot, organized the Champlain Society, a group of Harvard undergraduates, to explore Mount Desert Island and study various topics of natural history: botany, ornithology, geology etc. (from Item 2114)
Bear Island Lighthouse Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse			Cranberry Isles, Bear Island		Bear Island Lighthouse Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7347 Type: Reference Subject: Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse Place: Cranberry Isles, Bear Island Description: Bear Island Light is a lighthouse on Bear Island (the smallest of the Cranberry Isles) near Mount Desert Island, at the entrance to Northeast Harbor. It was first established in 1839. The present structure was built in 1889. It was deactivated in 1981 and relit as a private aid to navigation in 1989. (Text adapted from Wikipedia)
Northeast Harbor Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Town					Northeast Harbor Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7345 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Town Description: The village of Northeast Harbor is situated on the southern end of Mount Desert Island at the entrance to Somes Sound and it is part of the Town of Mount Desert. Its harbor is one of the most well-protected on the island and operates year-round. The town has long been home to a renowned summer community.
Great Cranberry Island Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Island			Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island		Great Cranberry Island Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7344 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Island Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: The largest of the five Cranberry Islands located in the Town of Cranberry Isles on the southeastern side of Mount Desert Island. It is a year-round community.
Little Cranberry Island and Islesford Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Island			Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford		Little Cranberry Island and Islesford Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7343 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Island Place: Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford Description: One of the five Cranberry Islands located in the Town of Cranberry Isles on the southeastern side of Mount Desert Island. It is a year-round community.
Bartlett Island Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Island			Mount Desert, Bartletts Island		Bartlett Island Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7342 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Island Place: Mount Desert, Bartletts Island Description: Bartlett Island is a small island located off the western coast of Mount Desert Island in the Town of Mount Desert. It is privately owned by the Rockefeller family.
Sutton Island Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Island			Cranberry Isles, Sutton Island		Sutton Island Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7341 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Island Place: Cranberry Isles, Sutton Island Description: One of the five Cranberry Islands, Sutton Island is today occupied only during the summer months.
Hall Quarry Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Businesses, Quarry Operation Places, Town			Mount Desert, Hall Quarry		Hall Quarry Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7337 Type: Reference Subject: Businesses, Quarry Operation Places, Town Place: Mount Desert, Hall Quarry Description: The settlement of Hall Quarry in located in the town of Mount Desert on Mount Desert Island and was home to a granite quarry. The quarry's location alongside of Somes Sound proved very beneficial, as it allowed the schooners to land very close to the quarry to load the granite and transport it to various ports.
Charles Eliot Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	People			Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor		Charles Eliot Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7303 Type: Reference Subject: People Place: Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor Description: Charles Eliot, renown landscape architect, was the son of Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard College and one of the first summer resident of Northeast Harbor. Charles Eliot was also a member of the Champlain Society. He died of spinal meningitis at the young age of 38.
Northeast Harbor Woman's Literary Club Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Organizations, Civic		1908-2000	Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor		Northeast Harbor Woman's Literary Club Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7294 Type: Reference Subject: Organizations, Civic Date: 1908-2000 Place: Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor Description: Belle Smallidge Knowles and Stella P. Hill, two college-educated women living in Northeast Harbor in the early 20th century, thought the community could benefit from a woman’s club. The Woman's Literary Club of Northeast Harbor held its first meeting in 1908 and quickly gained membership. Club members actively wrote papers (many award-winning) ranging from poetry to local family histories and biographies of famous artists. Members also participated in community improvement projects, and attended state and national women’s club meetings. The club disbanded in 2000 due to dwindling membership (from item 6888). [show more]
Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990) Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	People					Asa Smallidge Knowles (1909-1990) Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7293 Type: Reference Subject: People Description: Asa S. Knowles, 3rd. president of Northeastern University in Boston. He was born in Northeast Harbor on January 8, l909
Roy Salisbury Collection Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Organizations, School Institution People Places					Roy Salisbury Collection Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7231 Type: Reference Subject: Organizations, School Institution People Places Description: Photographs: Stetson School (item 6997) Gilman High School (item 6998) Ballard Hill School (item 6999) Mount Desert High School (item 7000) Clifton Dock area (item 7001) Who's who - People (item 7002) Northeast Harbor (1) (item 7005) Northeast Harbor (2) (item 7006) Miscellaneous (item 7004) Documents and Manuscripts: Parker Fennelly's diploma from Leland Powers School (item 7003) Nathan Fennelly invoices (item 7284) Parker Fennelly scrapbook (item 7283) Parker Fennelly discharge papers (item 7285) Parker Family writings Parker Family plays and writings Cottages for Rent, 1929 (item 7286) Letter from Northeast Harbor Water Co., 1904 Future of Mount Desert Island by Charles W. Eliot (see also item 6127) Mount Desert High School and Mount Desert Elementary School specifications, letters from architects & contractors, additions, building notes Objects (see items 7288, 7289) WWII ration books, tokens, service ID, Red Cross Volunteer Pin, V pin [show more]
Parker W. Fennelly Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	People					Parker W. Fennelly Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7287 Type: Reference Subject: People Description: Parker W. Fennelly (October 22, 1891 – January 22, 1988). Son of Nathan Fennelly and Estelle Dolliver Fennelly, he was born and raised in Northeast Harbor and studied classical acting in Boston. He was a member of Boston's Toy Theater company and participated in Chautauqua readings. He studied under performing arts educator Leland T. Powers. He later became a character actor and appeared in ten films, numerous television episodes and hundreds of radio programs. (Text source: Wikipedia) [show more]
Bar Harbor Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Town					Bar Harbor Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7282 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Town
Neighborhood House, Seal Harbor Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Organizations, Civic					Neighborhood House, Seal Harbor Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7281 Type: Reference Subject: Organizations, Civic
Magnum Donum Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage					Magnum Donum Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7280 Type: Reference Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
Seal Harbor Northeast Harbor Library	Reference	Places, Town					Seal Harbor Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7279 Type: Reference Subject: Places, Town

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