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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Transcription of Eleanor Mayo's Interview with Lillian Rich Reed (1889-1973)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Children
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Domestic life
  • Other, Motion picture theaters
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • Eleanor Mayo
  • 01/16/1967
Description:
Transcription of Eleanor Mayo's Interview with Lillian Rich Reed (1889-1973). The interview took place on January 16, 1967. Lillian Rich Reed was the daughter of John M. and Charlotte Kelley Rich, the sister of Emily Rich Trask, and the mother of Emma Reed Richards.
Demolition of The Eyrie, Fabled Landmark of the Golden Age, To Be Done By Spring
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Eyrie
  • Other, Houses
  • Other, Seal Harbor
  • 01/31/1963
Description:
Partial article (first page only) with photograph pertaining to the razing of The Eyrie, the John D. Rockefeller summer home in Seal Harbor.
Somesville Library Has an Intersting History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bells
  • Other, Museums
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
  • 04/14/1966
Somesville Library Has an Intersting History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Atricle by Dr. Hans Meier about the Someville library; when it is open, how the books are selected, how the library is funded,
Pretty Marsh was Once Populous Farming and Fishing Community
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 05/09/1963
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article describing homes, wharf, marsh, etc.
Smith v Richardson petition for partition of real estate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Document File
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Land
  • 07/07/1969
Smith v Richardson petition for partition of real estate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Hollis M. Smith, Julia B. Smith v Charles S. Richardson, James E. Smallidge, Mary Matthews, Andrew Somes, Jr, Valeria Bent, partition land in Somesville
Town Meeting Waxes "Spirited" and Dissolves in Shameful Tears
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire Department
  • Other, Town meetings
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 07/22 1964
Description:
Single page newspaper article reporting on a 1911 Bar Harbor town meeting, the account of which was found in files of the Bar Harbor Police Department. Meeting issues included a pitch for a new fire house for the town of Bar Harbor. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.043.14
Corona Climaxing Eclipse Evokes Unified Response from People on Cadillac; Eclipse watchers on Cadillac are Colorful Crowd
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Cadillac Mountain
  • Other, Eclipses
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 07/25/1963
Description:
Newsclipping inclues two articles on two pages, both articles pertaining to the viewing of a solar eclipse from locations on Mt. Desert Island. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.043.17
Oakes Center of Bowdoin College: An Experiment in Stimulating Cultural Interest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bowdoin College
  • Other, Oakes Center
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 08/13/1964
Description:
One page article with photographs describing the Oakes Center in Bar Harbor. This former estate of Sir Harry Oakes was donated to Bowdoin College and is being used for educational programs in the summer. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.5
Letter from Charles W. Eliot to Donald C. O'Brien
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Park
  • 10/15/1969
  • Acadia National Park
Description:
Boundaries of Acadia National Park Mitchell Hill Day Mountain Schoolhouse Ledge
Record book for traveling crooks, Watson Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book, Journal
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • 10/18/1963
Record book for traveling crooks, Watson Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small journal kept by Watson Robbins containing records of his traveling crooks including dates, locations, mileage, and new members. Last emtry 4/28/1964.
Letter from Charles W. Eliot to Lemuel A. Garrison
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Park
  • 10/19/1969
  • Acadia National Park
Description:
Boundaries of Acadia National Park
Glasgow, Margaret to Spiker, LaRue
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Publications
  • 10/22/1964
Glasgow, Margaret to Spiker, LaRue
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Margaret Glasgow in reference to Bar Harbor Times articles.
Certificate of Social Insurance Award and Lawyer's Bill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Lawyers
  • Other, Social security
  • Social Security Administration
  • 10/27/1969
Certificate of Social Insurance Award and Lawyer's Bill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two items pertaining to Spiker Family: 1) Statement of Account for J. Fred Spiker from Lybarger & Collins, Attorneys at Law 2)Certificate of Social Insurance Award to Grace H. Spiker as to monthly benefit and death payment as widow. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.067.11
Charles E. Durham, to LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Writers
  • 10/5/1961
Charles E. Durham, to LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Charles E. Durham is offering LaRue the chance to write an article. He says her Philadelphia article was so good that he has now chosen her for this one.
Letter from John M. Good to Charles W. Eliot
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Park
  • 10/9/1969
  • Acadia National Park
Description:
Boundaries of Acadia National Park
Past Noble Grands Record Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Log
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • 1/10/1961
Past Noble Grands Record Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Record book kept by the secretary of the Past Noble Grands Club containing meeting minutes and a list of past noble grands. Last entry made 1/16/1968.
Letter from Leonard J. Penaggio to LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • 1/10/1962
Letter from Leonard J. Penaggio to LaRue Spiker
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Leonard J. Penaggio from the Publicity & Recreation Division of the Rhode Island Development Council, tells LaRue that he is enclosing some photos of New England that she requested. Previously accessioned as **1901, Object Id 2001.1901
End of Fabulous Home, Fabulous Era
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1/11/1963
End of Fabulous Home, Fabulous Era
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
An article fromthe Bangor Daily January 11, 1963 showing an aerial photograph of John D. Rockefeller Jr. summer cottage and the fact it is to be torn down that week.
Successful Fish Packing Plant Created from Charred Ruins at Bernard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Fish processing
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • LaRue Spiker for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/12/1964
Description:
Article describes the establishment of a fish processing plant in the village of Bernard. A burned out pier is rebuilt for this purpose. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.022.14
Ships of the Past When Ellsworth Built 'em
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 11/14/1962
Ships of the Past When Ellsworth Built 'em
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
An article from an unknown newspaper about schooners maitinence, building, and specifications of certain ships.
Somesville Maine, Somesville 1761-1961
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 1/1/1962
Somesville Maine, Somesville 1761-1961
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Somesville Bicentennial pamphlet, black and white with Somesville history and illustrations
Script for Rebekah Assembly
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech, Lecture
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • 11/20/1964
Script for Rebekah Assembly
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Script from Rebekah Assembly session held in Houlton, Maine, the first time at that location. Includes handwritten notes by Constance J. Robbins, president of the Assembly
Seal Harbor Neighborhood Hall Association
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 11/20/1969
Seal Harbor Neighborhood Hall Association
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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. Newspaper clipping talking about the opening of the new neighborhood hall in Seal Harbor and the first concert that was held in the hall.
List of Presents Given to Constance Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, List, Register
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • 11/21/1964
List of Presents Given to Constance Robbins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small spiral notebook containing handwritten list of presents recieved by Connie Robbins when she was elected President of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine.
Eastern Maine Round-Up of Encampments, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • 11/23/1963
Description:
Small blue booklet, souvenir program from meetings of Odd Fellows in Lincoln, Maine, sponsored by the Lincoln Encampment. Watson C. Robbins, Grand Patriarch.