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Important Maine Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Ephemera Other, Maps	Thompson, Edward V.	2003	Important Maine Maps, Books, Prints and Ephemera Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12970 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Ephemera Other, Maps Creator: Thompson, Edward V. Date: 2003 Description: Catalogue Raisonne for Public Auction July 10, 2003 of property of Edward V. Thompson. Sections cover: Part 1: Maine History and law Part 2: Northeastern Boundary Controversy and "Aroostook War" Part 3: Maine Maps Part 4: Two Maine Pioneers Part 5: Maine Geology Part 6: Maine Steamboats and Railroads Part 7: Mount Desert Island Part 8: The Maine Woods Part 9: Maine Cities and Towns Insert shows estimated pre-sale prices
Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Architects Other, Architectural drawings Other, Architecture Other, Mount Desert Island	Bryan, John M.	2005	Maine Cottages: Fred L. Savage and the Architecture of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12958 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Architects Other, Architectural drawings Other, Architecture Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: Bryan, John M. Date: 2005 Description: In the words of the introduction, written by Robert R. Pyle, this book "preserves the memories relevant to understanding the roots of communities on Mount Desert Island." It includes sections on Savage's ancestors and the history artists, tourism, and recreation on the island; his education and training and photographs and descriptions of buildings designed by him in Northeast Harbor, Islesboro, and Bar Harbor.
The Seasons of New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Nature, Seasons Other, New England	Owen, Robert Emmett	2000	The Seasons of New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12957 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Nature, Seasons Other, New England Creator: Owen, Robert Emmett Date: 2000 Description: Spanierman Gallery catalog of 1998 exhibit of Robert Emmett Owen's paintings. Owen dedicated his career to painting the New England landscape
Steam to the Summit: The Green Mountain Railway, Bar Harbor’s Remarkable Cog Railway Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Bar Harbor Other, Railroads	Bachelder, Peter Dow	2005	Steam to the Summit: The Green Mountain Railway, Bar Harbor’s Remarkable Cog Railway Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12941 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Bar Harbor Other, Railroads Creator: Bachelder, Peter Dow Date: 2005 Description: From 1883 to 1890 a cog railway ran up the slopes of today's Cadillac Mountain; the railway was the inspiration of Francis (Frank) Clerque.
Summers With Percy Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Reed, Percy	Finney, Redmond C.S.	2002	Summers With Percy Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12939 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Reed, Percy Creator: Finney, Redmond C.S. Date: 2002 Description: A biography of Percy Thompson Reed, who was born on Mount Desert Island in 1917, and was the caretaker for the author's wife's family in Northeast Harbor, Maine.
Registry of Maine Toolmakers vol. IX Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Tools & implements	Brack, H. G., ed.	2005	Registry of Maine Toolmakers vol. IX Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12936 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Tools & implements Creator: Brack, H. G., ed. Date: 2005 Description: Included information on the Robert Merchant Wantage Rule, Berwick, Maine 1720
Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Islesford	Karle, Tim J.	2003	Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12928 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Islesford Creator: Karle, Tim J. Date: 2003 Description: Guide to the William Otis Sawtelle collection of documents for 1915-1935; these include receipts, correspondence, and ledgers. Related works are the Islesford Collection Inc. Collection and the U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection.
Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection 1596-1982 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Cranberry Island Other, Islesford	Karle, Tim J.	2003	Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection 1596-1982 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12927 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Cranberry Island Other, Islesford Creator: Karle, Tim J. Date: 2003 Description: Describes materials collected from various sources by William Otis Sawtelle, who founded the Islesford Historical Museum on Little Cranberry Island.
A Building History of Northern New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Architecture Other, Buildings Other, New England	Garvin, James L.	2001	A Building History of Northern New England Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12924 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Architecture Other, Buildings Other, New England Creator: Garvin, James L. Date: 2001 Description: Guide to understanding old buildings, written especially for home-owners in northern New England. Discusses evolution of building technology from log buildings through framed houses, evolution of style, and evolution of key features.
Living on the Edge: A Guide to Plants of the seaside and salt marsh and animals and algae of tide pools Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Nature Nature, Plants	Grierson, Ruth Gortner and Thomas F. Vining	2003	Living on the Edge: A Guide to Plants of the seaside and salt marsh and animals and algae of tide pools Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12892 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Nature Nature, Plants Creator: Grierson, Ruth Gortner and Thomas F. Vining Date: 2003 Description: Describes the habitats (sand, cobbles, salt marsh, tide pools) of the plants and animals found by the sea; includes photographs, Latin names, and descriptions of the plants, algae, and animals.
Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Cranberry Islands Other, Genealogy Other, Mount Desert Island	Vining, Thomas	2000	Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12848 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Cranberry Islands Other, Genealogy Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: Vining, Thomas Date: 2000 Description: A comprehensive record of names and dates on gravestones in cemeteries of Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Tremont. The records are arranged by cemetery; an index refers to last names in each cemetery.
Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Cranberry Islands Other, Genealogy Other, Mount Desert Island	Vining, Thomas	2000.	Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12847 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Cranberry Islands Other, Genealogy Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: Vining, Thomas Date: 2000. Description: A comprehensive record of names and dates on gravestones in cemeteries of Bar Harbor, Cranberry Isles, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor, and Tremont. The records are arranged by cemetery; an index refers to last names in each cemetery.
Descendants of Peter Stanley 1539-15-83, Ashford, Dent, England Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Bunker family Other, Spurling family Other, Stanley family	Stanley, Ralph W.	2008	Descendants of Peter Stanley 1539-15-83, Ashford, Dent, England Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12588 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Bunker family Other, Spurling family Other, Stanley family Creator: Stanley, Ralph W. Date: 2008 Description: Extensive genealogy of the Stanley, Spurling, and Bunker families.
A History of Little Cranberry Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Cranberry Islands Other, History Other, Islesford	Dwelley, Hugh L.	2000	A History of Little Cranberry Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12579 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Cranberry Islands Other, History Other, Islesford Creator: Dwelley, Hugh L. Date: 2000 Description: The author grew up on Little Cranberry (Islesford). Chapter titles include Pioneer Settler Families (Stanwoods, Stanleys, Gilleys, Bunkers, Spurlings, Hadlocks), Farming and Fishing, Arts and Entertainment, Summer Colony, Winter Living, Great War, World War II, as well as sections on schools, roads, churches, and more.
The Creation and Growth of Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book		Paul Richardson	2005	The Creation and Growth of Acadia National Park Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12432 Type: Publication, Book Creator: Paul Richardson Date: 2005 Description: Copy 1 (for the archives) of Paul Richardson's manuscript about Acadia National Park with particular emphasis on the carriage roads and bridges and their construction. Includes a map and pictures and an appendix with a description and technical information on all carriage road bridges. A bibliography and index are included. "A Gift from Paul S. and Dorothy L. Richardson to the Mount Desert Island Historical Society." Fifty copies were given to the Historical Society for distribution locally. [show more]
The Mirror of Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book		Sprague, Laura Fecych, ed.	2000	The Mirror of Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1547 Type: Publication, Book Creator: Sprague, Laura Fecych, ed. Date: 2000 Description: This is an annotated and illustrated bibliography of 100 books "that reveal the history of the state and the life of its people."

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