Description: Black and white photograph depicting the yachts "Corsair IV" on the right side and "Oneida" on the left. Both ships are in Bar Harbor. "Corsair IV" was owned by J.P. Morgan.
Description: Black and white photo depicting several people gathered around a bi-wing airplane made by Alexander V. Wilson who used to do aviation experiments in Bar Harbor.
Description: Black & white photo of steamship SS George Washington at sea, no humans visible, two stacks. In document frame. Writing on lower right-hand corner read: "U.S.S. George Washington at Bar Harbor. Aug 27 1933. Browns Studio Hulls Cove."
Description: Black & white photo depicting the Bar Harbor Express Railroad train leaving Mt. Desert Ferry. Locomotive under full steam with exhaust clearly visible and is along shoreline.
Description: Framed combination of photograph & two columns of newspaper story which describes the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German ship arriving & hiding out in Bar Harbor. The photo depicts ship off Shore Path, spectators & dog.
Description: Black and white image of the steamer paddle wheel boat "Lewiston" docked at Bar Harbor wharf. The Lewiston was the first passenger boat to make regular trips to Bar Harbor's wharf.
Description: Black and white photograph depicting the cast and band of a musical production at the Casino put on by the Bar Harbor American Legion. Musicians are seated on floor while cast stands are on stage. Various people have at one point been identified and their names are written on the image, though the writing is unclear.
Description: Black and white sepia tone publicity still for the 1918 Fox Film production "The Queen of the Sea" which was filmed on Mount Desert Island. Featured in the photo are five actors dressed in vaguely viking costumes with furs, horned or winged helmets, roman sandals, and carrying staffs, swords, crossbow and sheilds. Standing in the center with a lighter fur tunic, metal studded belt, large helmet, and holding a sword up is actor Walter Law portraying King Boreas. [show more]
Description: Black and white sepia tone photograph depicting the entire cast and crew of the 1918 Fox Film production "The Queen of the Sea" which starred Annette Kellerman and was filmed on Mount Desert Island.
Description: Black and white publicity still for the movie "The Queen of the Sea". Depicts two actresses, Annette Kellerman and Beth Ivins. Annette Kellerman is dressed as a mermaid sitting on rocks and Beth Ivins is on the sand below, holding Kellerman's hand. A thirds child actor dressed as a mermaid sits next to Kellerman. "The Queen of the Sea" was released in 1918 and was filmed on Mount Desert Island. It starred Annette Kellerman as Merilla the Queen of the Sea. [show more]
Description: Forty-seven color photographs from the July 1996 Mercury National race (likely the Junior National Championship). From the Commodore’s Report by Minturn V. Chace in the 1996 Annual Report: “This was a Mercury year. Following up on the ideas and hard work of Class Captain Toby Elliman and Bob Brown, we held the first National Championship in several years. The Regatta drew 27 boats. Sparked by this interest, up to eight Mercuries raced in the July Series and four in August. Two years ago, no boats qualified in either July or August. Thus, we are bringing the Mercuries back.” 2022X.05.017.001 - Six boats under sail: #1, #5, #24, #326, #514, and #552. 2022X.05.017.002 - Six boats under sail: #1, #5, #24, #326 (obscured), #514, and #552. 2022X.05.017.003 - Seven boats under sail, including#5, #12, #24, #552, #BHYC1. The race committee boat “Shearwater” is also depicted. 2022X.05.017.004 - Close-up of Boat #326 with two boys sailing. Other boats in the background. 2022X.05.017.005 - Boat #326 with two boys is under sail. Shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.006 - Boat #326 with two boys under sail. 2022X.05.017.007 - Boat #326 with two boys sailing. Other boats in the background. 2022X.05.017.008 - Multiple boats near an inflatable buoy, including Boat #5 and #326. 2022X.05.017.009 - Multiple boats under sail, including #1, #6, #12, #24, and #496. 2022X.05.017.010 - Multiple boats under sail, including #1, #24, and #326. 2022X.05.017.011 - Multiple boats under sail, including #1, #24, and #326. 2022X.05.017.012 - Multiple boats under sail, including #1, #24, and #326. 2022X.05.017.013 - Boat #326 with two boys is under sail. Shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.014 - Boat #1 under sail with two people inside. Shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.015 - Two boats under sail, including Boat #1. Shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.016 - Boat #496 under sail. 2022X.05.017.017 - Two boats under sail with shoreline depicted in the background. One boat has a blue, yellow, and green sail. 2022X.05.017.018 - Boat #496 under sail. Shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.019 - Multiple boats under sail, including Boat #6, #12, #326, and #552. Northeast Harbor with moored boats is depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.020 - Multiple boats under sail, including Boat #326 and #514. Northeast Harbor with moored boats is depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.021 - Two boats on the water. One boat has a blue, yellow, and green sail. 2022X.05.017.022 - Boat #326 under sail with two boys sailing. 2022X.05.017.023 - Boat #1319 depicted under sail, with another boat also sailing in the background. 2022X.05.017.024 - Boat #326 under sail with two boys sailing. Another boat is depicted far in the background. 2022X.05.017.025 - Boat #326 under sail with two boys sailing. Other boats are depicted far in the background. 2022X.05.017.026 - Boats #326 and #5 near an inflatable buoy. The race committee boat “Shearwater” is in the background. 2022X.05.017.027 - Boat #1 under sail. 2022X.05.017.028 - Multiple boats sailing toward the camera, including #496, #13, #6, #1, #12, #14, and #1516. 2022X.05.017.029 - Multiple boats under sail, including #USA24, #USA496, #6, #12, and #1. 2022X.05.017.030 - Multiple boats under sail, including #USA24, #1, and #326. 2022X.05.017.031 - Two boats on the water. One sailboat has a green, yellow, and blue sail. The shoreline is depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.032 - Three boats on the water. One has a green, yellow, and blue sail. One has a red and yellow sail. One has a blue, green, red, and yellow sail. The shoreline is depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.033 - Boats #552, #32, #6, and #12 sail in Northeast Harbor, with multiple boats moored in the background. 2022X.05.017.034 - Multiple boats sailing in Northeast Harbor, including #326. Boats are moored in the background. 2022X.05.017.035 - Numerous boats on the water. Mount Desert Island is depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.036 - Close-up of two boys sailing #326, approaching an inflatable buoy. 2022X.05.017.037 - Six boats on the water: #514, #1, #326, #552, #5, and #USA24. The shoreline is depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.038 - Six boats on the water: #514, #1, #326, #552, #5, and #USA24. The shoreline is depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.039 - Multiple boats under sail, including #514, #1, #USA24, #552, and #5. 2022X.05.017.040 - Multiple boats on the water, including #USA24, #552, #5, #12, #BHYC1, and the race committee boat, “Shearwater.” 2022X.05.017.041 - Two boats on the water, including a Mercury with a blue, green, and yellow sail. 2022X.05.017.042 - Boat #USA496 on the water with the shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.043 - Boat #USA496 on the water with the shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.044 - Two boats on the water, including #1. 2022X.05.017.045 - Boat #1 on the water with the shoreline depicted in the background. 2022X.05.017.046 - Close-up of two boys sailing a Mercury class boat, #326. 2022X.05.017.047 - Multiple boats on the water. Mount Desert Island is depicted in the background. [show more]
Description: Twenty-eight color photographs from the first season of Northeast Harbor Sailing School, 2002. 2022X.05.003.001 - A young girl completing her swim test. 2022X.05.003.002 - One girl climbs on the dock after her swim test while another girl jumps into the water. 2022X.05.003.003 - One girl jumps into the water while another girl stands on the dock and watches. Two sailing instructors are also depicted. Photo by Alana Beard. 2022X.05.003.004 - Thirteen children depicted with their two sailing instructors. August OPTIS Intermediate. Photo by Alana Beard. 2022X.05.003.005 - Three children, each in a boat, during sailing instruction. 2022X.05.003.006 - Close-up of Millicent Green in a boat during a lesson in upwind sailing. Photo by Alana Beard. 2022X.05.003.007 - Sailing instructor Eli Slater and young girl in a boat during MERC Racing - Hayward Cup. Photo by Alana Beard. 2022X.05.003.008 - Sailing instruct Eli Slater and young girl in a boat during MERC Racing - Hayward Cup. Photo by Alana Beard. 2022X.05.003.009 - Students of the Northeast Harbor Sailing School, along with a group of adults, during Awards. 2022X.05.003.010 - From left to right: Unknown, Andrew Borden-Chisholm (red hat), Chris Grace (in blue lacoste), Bob McGrath, Kate Reeve, Daphne Lyman, and Kathleen Slack (pictured in doorway). 2022X.05.003.011 - Students of the Northeast Harbor Sailing School, along with a group of adults, during Awards. Photo by Alana Beard. 2022X.05.003.012 - Alana Beard presents an award to a young girl during the award ceremony. 2022X.05.003.013 - Alana Beard presents a burgee to a young girl during the award ceremony. 2022X.05.003.014 - A young boy accepts an award during the award ceremony. 2022X.05.003.015 - JT Roberts, Gary Madeira, and Greg Wilkinson stand near the award table during the award ceremony. 2022X.05.003.016 - A few people depicted sitting and standing on the lawn in front of the Fleet House. Bob McGrath is pictured in the striped shirt. 2022X.05.003.017 - Four teens sitting on the deck at the Fleet House, eating lunch and reading newspapers. Third from the left is Caleb Silsby. 2022X.05.003.018 - Four teens sitting on the deck at the Fleet House, eating lunch and reading newspapers. Third from the left is Caleb Silsby. 2022X.05.003.019 - Close-up of a child’s hands drawing a harbor seal in a booklet. 2022X.05.003.020 - A group of children sitting around a table, drawing and coloring in booklets as a rainy day activity. Photo by Alana Beard. 2022X.05.003.021 - A small child poses for a photo in front of the Fleet House. 2022X.05.003.022 - A small child poses for a photo in front of the Fleet House. 2022X.05.003.023 - A few children follow their sailing instructor as they walk down the pier toward the Fleet House. 2022X.05.003.024 - Bob McGrath sits on a bench in front of the Fleet House. 2022X.05.003.025 - Sailing instructor Andrew Borden-Chisholm 2022X.05.003.026 - A group of children walking with their sailing instructor. 2022X.05.003.027 - A group of children and their sailing instructor, eating popsicles and ice cream sandwiches. 2022X.05.003.028 - A group of children and their sailing instructor, eating popsicles and ice cream sandwiches. [show more]