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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Bass Harbor Head Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 1953
Bass Harbor Head Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard depicting Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Postmarked August 1953.
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Varying sized of white paper with blue type. Larger sheet reads "Beatrix Farrand Landscape Gardener Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Smaller sheets read "Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Last pieces of stationary in which Farrand refers to herself as "Landscape Gardener".
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • People
  • Places, Garden
  • 1953-06
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pamphlet titled "Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" published by the Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor Maine in June 1953. Vol. I, No. 10. Has a black and white image of a flower in a vase titled "Hybrid Tea Rose Innocence". Photograph by Sewall Brown.
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Scissors
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Decoratively engraved metal scissors owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small brown leather folding portfolio with a black and white portrait of Max Farrand, husband of Beatrix Farrand.
Bar Harbor Gardening Club Silver Award Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1953
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Silver plate gifted to the Bar Harbor gardening club by Beatrix Farrand to be the award for the best single roses category, then given to Mary Hodgkins as an prize for her single rose. Text engraved on plate reads: "A gift to the Bar Harbor Garden Club from Beatrix Farrand owner of Reef Point Gardens An award to be given annually for the best exhibit of Single Roses 1953"
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Astronomical Telescope
  • 1860 and 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wood and metal telescope (.03) and wood case (.01) presented to Captain Richard Hamor for assisting the British ship "Dominica" when it had caught fire on August 3rd, 1860. Corresponding letter(.02) is from the Royal Admiralty explaining the incident and how Richard Hamor and Aaron S. Lanfor both were awarded telescopes in thanks for their help. It is addressed to R.W. Gillen and dated 8th August, 1958.
Men's Midnight Blue Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Pants
  • 1940 - 1950 s
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Midnight Blue Formal Pants
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Midnight blue wool pants with grosgrain ribbon down the side. Worn by Richard Shaw.
"The Bar Harbor Fire" Oil Painting by Howe Duane Higgins
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Places, Island
  • Higgins - Howe Duane Higgins (1894 - 1974)
  • 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Panoramic view of the 1947 Bar Harbor fire painted by Howe Duane Higgins and framed in a ornate gilded frame.
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • none
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Railroad Painted Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Painted black wood toy train with an attached train car. Engine car is black with six red wheels and yellow detail of the silhouette of conductor and the text: "1492 BHRR". Second car has four red wheels and carries nine blocks of wood suspended on a wooden pole. The two sections are attached with a small metal hook.
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • Bar Harbor Toy Co.
  • 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Rail Road Toy Train
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wooden toy train with four red painted wood wheels. Body of train has "1492 BHRR" painted on as well as a painted conductor silhouette.
Jacks and Ball Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Game Component, Game Piece, Toy Jack
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Jacks and Ball Game
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Game of jacks and ball with eleven metal jacks and one red ball.
Annette Kellerman Newspaper Article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • People
  • 1952 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Annette Kellerman Newspaper Article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed newspaper article regarding actress Annette Kellerman and the 1952 movie "Million Dollar Mermaid" about Kellerman's life in which actress Esther Williams portrays Kellerman. Clipping has two photos, one showing Esther Williams and Annette Kellerman looking at a sketch of a Kellerman inspired bathing suit and the second photo depicts Williams in the bathing suit.
Mary Roberts Rinehart Portrait and Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Picture, Portrait
  • People
  • Painting by Howard Chandler Christy
  • 1880 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Mary Roberts Rinehart Portrait and Card
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Portrait of Mary Roberts Rinehart. Color print of painting by Howard Chandler Christy. Matted and framed in a gilded frame. Framed with portrait is an (unrelated) illustrated birthday card for Ted Faulkenstrom, Rinehart's chauffeur, signed "and much love, from Mary Roberts Rinehart".
Rinehart Teapot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Teapot
  • People
  • 1876 - 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Rinehart Teapot
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Teapot and lid, white china with gilded edges and initial "R". Owned by Mary Roberts Rinehart, part of her set.
Photograph of boats under sail during Luders 16 race, 1950
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Image, Photograph
  • Events
  • 1950
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Damaged black and white photograph of multiple boats under sail, including #4, during the Luders 16 race. Written on the back: "Luders Start 1950, Pg53, Frame 13, Photographed by Robert L. Scott, 172 Newbury St, Boston, Mass.", [photo has measurement marks on back]
Annual Report of the Municipal Officers of the Town of Tremont Maine For the year Ending December 31, 1954
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Other, Municipal government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Politics & government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Town of Tremont municipal government
  • Other, Tremont, Maine - History
  • Selectmen. Town of Tremont
  • 1954
Description:
Annual Report of the Municipal Officers, Superintendent Of Schools, Road Commisioner, The Warrant. Handwritten notes on warrant items and municipal officer corrections. Description based on: 1897 record from Maine State Library catalog, Augusta. "Formerly part of Mt. Desert; detached and incorporated under name of Manset, June 3, 1848; name changed August 8 of the same year to Tremont. Southwest Harbor set off in February, 1905."--Maine Register, 1995/96 THS has 1894 - to date There is an excel spreadsheet with complete inventory in file: My Documents/Tremont Town reports, & non-Tremont town reports [show more]
Annual Report of the Municipal Officers of the town of Tremont, Maine. For the year ending December 31, 1953. With report of Superintendant of Schools and Road Commisioner also The Warrant for the annual town meeting to be held March 4, 1954.
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Other, Municipal government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Politics & government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Town of Tremont municipal government
  • Other, Tremont, Maine - History
  • Selectmen. Town of Tremont
  • 1953
Description:
Annual Report of the Municipal Officers of the town of Tremont, Maine. For the year ending December 31, 1953. With report of Superintendant of Schools and Road Commisioner also The Warrant for the annual town meeting to be held March 4, 1954.
Gilman High School Yearbooks
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • 1914-1950
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Gilman High School Yearbooks
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Initially called "The Rudder" in 1914, then "The Rostrum" in the 1920's, it was later known as "Gilmanac". Scanned copies: 1914 1922 1923 1924 1925 1927 1940 1941 1943 (see Item 2281) 1944 1945 (see Item 7203) 1946 1947 (see Item 7204) 1948 (see Item 7373) 1949 1950 Included is an Official Program for the 16th annual Maine Interscholastic Track and Field Championship (1949). Missing: 1915-1921, 1926, 1939, 1942 [show more]
1950 Racing Instructions
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Document, Rules
  • Organizations
  • Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • 1950
  • Copyright Undetermined
1950 Racing Instructions
Northeast Harbor Fleet
Description:
26 pages, including regulations, course map, races schedule, etc.
1952 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Organizations
  • Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • 1952
  • Copyright Undetermined
1952 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
Description:
89 pages, including list of officers and former officers, Racing Schedule, By-Laws, "Yacht Racing at Northeast Harbor: An Historical Sketch," Reports, Final Standings, List of Yachts, Members, and photographs. Photography by Robert L. Scott
1953 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Organizations
  • Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • 1953
  • Copyright Undetermined
1953 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
Description:
95 pages, including list of officers and former officers, Racing Schedule, By-Laws, "Yacht Racing at Northeast Harbor: An Historical Sketch," Reports, Final Standings, List of Yachts, Members, and photographs. Photography by Robert L. Scott
1956 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Organizations
  • Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • 1956
  • Copyright Undetermined
1956 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
Description:
71 pages including burgee, list of officers and former officers, Racing Schedule, Reports, Final Standings, List of Yachts, Members, and photographs. Photography by Robert L. Scott
1957 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Organizations
  • Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • 1957
  • Copyright Undetermined
1957 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
Description:
76 pages, including burgee, list of officers and formers officers, Racing Schedule, Reports, Final Standings, List of Yachts, Members, and photographs. Photography by Robert L. Scott
1950 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Organizations
  • Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • 1950
  • Copyright Undetermined
1950 Annual Report
Northeast Harbor Fleet
Description:
92 pages, including photographs, burgee, officers and former officers, Race Committee, Class Captains, By-Laws, Reports, Final Standings, List of Yachts, and Members. Photography by Robert L. Scott and W. H. Ballard