Item	Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Publisher	Date	Place	Address	Description
16713	Interview of Marguerite Hancock	Document, Recording, Audio Recording	People			1989-09-21	Southwest Harbor	338 Main Street	In this interview, Carol Hall talks to Marguerite Hamblen Hancock about some family history and how, among others, her grandfather "went to sea." She talks about the houses she grew up in, attending grammar school in Southwest Harbor, and playing basketball in school. The winter games between the three high schools on the island were a source of entertainment for everyone. During summer, she would go camping at Long Pond in cabins. She mentions how there are fewer grocery stores in Southwest Harbor now then there used to be. After high school, she got married to her husband Teddie who was stationed at the Navy Radio Station in Seawall. After getting married, the two returned back to Teddie's home in Illinois for a year. Afterwards, they permanently settled in Southwest Harbor. She remembers the fires of 1922 and the flu epidemic of 1918, but also talks about the 4th of July celebrations in McKinley. She also talks about Wabanaki people(Indians) trading their beautiful baskets in town.	Interview of Marguerite Hancock Item: 16713    Accession #: 1141 Type: Document, Recording, Audio Recording Subject: People Date: 1989-09-21 Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 338 Main Street Source: Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: In this interview, Carol Hall talks to Marguerite Hamblen Hancock about some family history and how, among others, her grandfather "went to sea." She talks about the houses she grew up in, attending grammar school in Southwest Harbor, and playing basketball in school. The winter games between the three high schools on the island were a source of entertainment for everyone. During summer, she would go camping at Long Pond in cabins. She mentions how there are fewer grocery stores in Southwest Harbor now then there used to be. After high school, she got married to her husband Teddie who was stationed at the Navy Radio Station in Seawall. After getting married, the two returned back to Teddie's home in Illinois for a year. Afterwards, they permanently settled in Southwest Harbor. She remembers the fires of 1922 and the flu epidemic of 1918, but also talks about the 4th of July celebrations in McKinley. She also talks about Wabanaki people(Indians) trading their beautiful baskets in town. [show more]
16712	Interview of Henry and Elizabeth Guthrie	Document, Recording, Audio Recording	People			1991-08-31	Southwest Harbor	338 Main Street	Esther Rodick interviews Henry and Elizabeth Guthrie. Originally, the couple lived together in New York City where Henry worked as a lawyer at a very big firm. They came to MDI in 1933 after being invited to the house party of a friend, and soon began coming regularly. They usually chartered a boat from Farnham Butler, but eventually bought the boat "Snowflake" outright after enjoying it so much. Elizabeth recalled a conversation between Farnham Butler and Henry Hinckley about the future of boatbuilding. She also talks about taking the "Bar Harbor Express," a train from Washington D.C. up to a ferry which would complete the journey to Bar Harbor. The Guthries were always just summer people, but felt that they belonged in Southwest Harbor and were very complimentary of the people they met in town. They talk about how they would spend time in SWH every summer because of the great dancing and restaurants. She talks about sailing up and down the coast of Maine, her love of ecology, donating land to the local college for research and studies, and their extensive travelling. They took the first passenger ship to England after World War Two ended. She finishes by telling a story of a passenger fixing a Douglass DC-3 plane with a screwdriver; he was an expert mechanic after working on them during World War Two.	Interview of Henry and Elizabeth Guthrie Item: 16712    Accession #: 1141 Type: Document, Recording, Audio Recording Subject: People Date: 1991-08-31 Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 338 Main Street Source: Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Esther Rodick interviews Henry and Elizabeth Guthrie. Originally, the couple lived together in New York City where Henry worked as a lawyer at a very big firm. They came to MDI in 1933 after being invited to the house party of a friend, and soon began coming regularly. They usually chartered a boat from Farnham Butler, but eventually bought the boat "Snowflake" outright after enjoying it so much. Elizabeth recalled a conversation between Farnham Butler and Henry Hinckley about the future of boatbuilding. She also talks about taking the "Bar Harbor Express," a train from Washington D.C. up to a ferry which would complete the journey to Bar Harbor. The Guthries were always just summer people, but felt that they belonged in Southwest Harbor and were very complimentary of the people they met in town. They talk about how they would spend time in SWH every summer because of the great dancing and restaurants. She talks about sailing up and down the coast of Maine, her love of ecology, donating land to the local college for research and studies, and their extensive travelling. They took the first passenger ship to England after World War Two ended. She finishes by telling a story of a passenger fixing a Douglass DC-3 plane with a screwdriver; he was an expert mechanic after working on them during World War Two. [show more]
16711	Interview of Ruth Grindle	Document, Recording, Audio Recording	People			1992-01-06	Southwest Harbor	338 Main Street	Esther Rodick interviews Ruth Grindle who talks about her life in Southwest Harbor. Neither of her parents were originally from the area, but her father moved to Bar Harbor to work in a jewelry story before moving to Southwest Harbor to open his own store. In 1921, he became the town Postmaster, but was dismissed in 1933 when FDR was elected-back then, the Postmaster was tied to the political party in power. Ruth talks about how she loved watching the JT Morris steamship come to town and seeing the workers running on and off with the freight. She remembers fires in town, and horse stable, and ice storage. Ruth met her husband at Echo Lake, where she went for recreation. She worked at the Dirigo Hotel and her husband worked as a boatbuilder. After recovering from Guillan-Barre syndrome, the two opened a store in the 1950s which sold a wide variety of things. Finally, she tells of how she finagled her way into meeting FDR when he visited Southwest Harbor.	Interview of Ruth Grindle Item: 16711    Accession #: 1141 Type: Document, Recording, Audio Recording Subject: People Date: 1992-01-06 Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 338 Main Street Source: Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Esther Rodick interviews Ruth Grindle who talks about her life in Southwest Harbor. Neither of her parents were originally from the area, but her father moved to Bar Harbor to work in a jewelry story before moving to Southwest Harbor to open his own store. In 1921, he became the town Postmaster, but was dismissed in 1933 when FDR was elected-back then, the Postmaster was tied to the political party in power. Ruth talks about how she loved watching the JT Morris steamship come to town and seeing the workers running on and off with the freight. She remembers fires in town, and horse stable, and ice storage. Ruth met her husband at Echo Lake, where she went for recreation. She worked at the Dirigo Hotel and her husband worked as a boatbuilder. After recovering from Guillan-Barre syndrome, the two opened a store in the 1950s which sold a wide variety of things. Finally, she tells of how she finagled her way into meeting FDR when he visited Southwest Harbor. [show more]
16710	Interview of Irma Gott	Document, Recording, Audio Recording	People				Southwest Harbor	338 Main Street	David Spurling interviews Irma Gott and discusses her parents. Earl Williams Gott was her father, and her mother came to Southwest Harbor one summer to work in the sardine factory and never got around to leaving. Irma was married three times, outlived them all, and eventually changed back to her maiden name. After high school, she went right to work at the post office where her father was the Postmaster. After her father passed away, she took over as Postmaster and retired in 1975. She talks about her pets that keep her busy in retirement-cats and dogs and birds. During the Great Depression she learned to play the piano, and later the organ. She would play at churches and local events, and even for the USO during World War Two. Music was a big theme for her, as her father and uncles played in the Southwest Harbor town band who played at the Blue Hill Fair, 4th of July events, and the retirement of steamship "JT Morris"	Interview of Irma Gott Item: 16710    Accession #: 1141 Type: Document, Recording, Audio Recording Subject: People Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 338 Main Street Description: David Spurling interviews Irma Gott and discusses her parents. Earl Williams Gott was her father, and her mother came to Southwest Harbor one summer to work in the sardine factory and never got around to leaving. Irma was married three times, outlived them all, and eventually changed back to her maiden name. After high school, she went right to work at the post office where her father was the Postmaster. After her father passed away, she took over as Postmaster and retired in 1975. She talks about her pets that keep her busy in retirement-cats and dogs and birds. During the Great Depression she learned to play the piano, and later the organ. She would play at churches and local events, and even for the USO during World War Two. Music was a big theme for her, as her father and uncles played in the Southwest Harbor town band who played at the Blue Hill Fair, 4th of July events, and the retirement of steamship "JT Morris" [show more]
16709	Interview of Eleanor Gilley	Document, Recording, Audio Recording	People			1991-12-02	Southwest Harbor	338 Main Street	Eleanor Hadlock Gilley, born at Seawall, talks about growing up on the island and her family's history in the area. She walked to school and says it wasn't too bad until she had to go to Southwest Harbor for high school; she remembers getting caught in a blizzard in during a commute in 1922. She stopped at a friends home in Manset and was stuck for two days. Growing up, her father had a penchant for travelling and the family often lost track of him. After high school, Eleanor would go on to teach in the area, spending a total of seventeen years between Trenton, Tremont, and Southwest Harbor. Her husband, who she met in high school, was a lifelong basketball fan and worked for the Hinckley company as a painter. Her grandmother worked in the Manset hotels doing laundry. She also talks about her great-great grandfather who was married to "The Prussian Lady" and would later die at sea. She tells stories from the Great Depression and eating "salmon loaf," as it was the only food available.	Interview of Eleanor Gilley Item: 16709    Accession #: 1141 Type: Document, Recording, Audio Recording Subject: People Date: 1991-12-02 Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 338 Main Street Description: Eleanor Hadlock Gilley, born at Seawall, talks about growing up on the island and her family's history in the area. She walked to school and says it wasn't too bad until she had to go to Southwest Harbor for high school; she remembers getting caught in a blizzard in during a commute in 1922. She stopped at a friends home in Manset and was stuck for two days. Growing up, her father had a penchant for travelling and the family often lost track of him. After high school, Eleanor would go on to teach in the area, spending a total of seventeen years between Trenton, Tremont, and Southwest Harbor. Her husband, who she met in high school, was a lifelong basketball fan and worked for the Hinckley company as a painter. Her grandmother worked in the Manset hotels doing laundry. She also talks about her great-great grandfather who was married to "The Prussian Lady" and would later die at sea. She tells stories from the Great Depression and eating "salmon loaf," as it was the only food available. [show more]
16706	Interview of Ralph Benson	Document, Recording, Audio Recording	People			1975-01-09	Southwest Harbor	338 Main Street	A man interviewing Ralph Benson, though the audio recording is of poor quality. The tape is about 0:30 in length.	Interview of Ralph Benson Item: 16706    Accession #: 1141 Type: Document, Recording, Audio Recording Subject: People Date: 1975-01-09 Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME Address: 338 Main Street Description: A man interviewing Ralph Benson, though the audio recording is of poor quality. The tape is about 0:30 in length.
16702	Southwest Harbor Public Library Garden Tours	Uncurated Accession	Places, Garden				Mount Desert Island		Assorted pamphlets and photographs related to the Garden Tours hosted by the Southwest Harbor Public Library between 1991 and 2011.	Southwest Harbor Public Library Garden Tours Item: 16702    Accession #: 1176 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Places, Garden Place: Mount Desert Island State: ME Description: Assorted pamphlets and photographs related to the Garden Tours hosted by the Southwest Harbor Public Library between 1991 and 2011.
16701	Postcard of Yacht "Vanda" - Bath Iron Works - 1928	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard	Vessels, Boat	Douglas		1928				Postcard of Yacht "Vanda" - Bath Iron Works - 1928 Item: 16701    Accession #: 2013 Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Subject: Vessels, Boat Creator: Douglas Date: 1928 Source: Collection of Charlotte Morrill
16700	Gott and Craig Family Photos	Uncurated Accession	People				Southwest Harbor			Gott and Craig Family Photos Item: 16700    Accession #: 2017 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: People Place: Southwest Harbor State: ME
16698	Postcard Collection	Uncurated Accession	Places, Island Vessels, Ship, Steamship						A variety of postcards depicting scenes around Mount Desert Island as well as Maine steamships.	Postcard Collection Item: 16698    Accession #: 2013 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Places, Island Vessels, Ship, Steamship State: ME Source: Collection of Charlotte Morrill Description: A variety of postcards depicting scenes around Mount Desert Island as well as Maine steamships.
16697	Vanda, the Most Luxurious Yacht Ever Built In New England	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Vessels, Boat, Sailboat		The Bath Independent	1928			Three articles in the Thursday, October 4, 1928 edition of The Bath Independent (price three cents) about the luxury yacht Vanda. The main article is about the boat's launching, the second is about its brass fittings, and the third is about its comfort. The third article continues on page three which was not available from the source. Also attached to this item is what appears to be an advertisement from Bath Iron Works which includes a photo of Vanda in the upper right.	Vanda, the Most Luxurious Yacht Ever Built In New England Item: 16697    Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Vessels, Boat, Sailboat Publisher: The Bath Independent Date: 1928 Source: newspaperarchive.com Description: Three articles in the Thursday, October 4, 1928 edition of The Bath Independent (price three cents) about the luxury yacht Vanda. The main article is about the boat's launching, the second is about its brass fittings, and the third is about its comfort. The third article continues on page three which was not available from the source. Also attached to this item is what appears to be an advertisement from Bath Iron Works which includes a photo of Vanda in the upper right. [show more]
16696	Aerial photos of the Hinckley Company boatyard in Manset	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business						The aerial photograph above appears to have been taken in the mid 1970s, but no earlier than 1974 because of the presence of a 1974 Pontiac Trans Am and what looks like a 1974 VW Super Beetle in the parking areas. The other photo is older, possibly late 1950s, as is evidenced by the cars and the absence of some of the newer building in the first photograph. In the older image, The Moorings is clearly visible in the upper right portion of the photo.	Aerial photos of the Hinckley Company boatyard in Manset Item: 16696    Accession #: 2026_02 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Source: Ann Levy Description: The aerial photograph above appears to have been taken in the mid 1970s, but no earlier than 1974 because of the presence of a 1974 Pontiac Trans Am and what looks like a 1974 VW Super Beetle in the parking areas. The other photo is older, possibly late 1950s, as is evidenced by the cars and the absence of some of the newer building in the first photograph. In the older image, The Moorings is clearly visible in the upper right portion of the photo. [show more]
16695	Benjamin Barrett Hinckley Jr. at his desk at the Hinckley Company.	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	People							Benjamin Barrett Hinckley Jr. at his desk at the Hinckley Company. Item: 16695    Accession #: 2026_02 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: People Source: Ann Levy
16694	Benjamin Barret Hinckley, Jr. photographs and documents	Uncurated Accession	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business						This item contains a number of photographs and documents that came from Benjamin Barret Hinckley, Jr. that were given to the Library by his family. Many of the materials are related to his book "The Hinckley Story". See the index files for details about the images in the contact sheets.	Benjamin Barret Hinckley, Jr. photographs and documents Item: 16694    Accession #: 2026 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Source: Ann Levy Description: This item contains a number of photographs and documents that came from Benjamin Barret Hinckley, Jr. that were given to the Library by his family. Many of the materials are related to his book "The Hinckley Story". See the index files for details about the images in the contact sheets.
16693	Luxury yacht Vanda anchored in Southwest Harbor	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Vessels, Boat				Southwest Harbor, Manset		Photo of the 240’ yacht “Vanda” anchored in Southwest Harbor. The photo appears to have been taken from Manset with Saint Savior, Flying Mountain, and Acadia Mountain in the background. The tip of Clark Point is visible in the upper left with a large unidentified structure near the left edge of the photo. Docked in the foreground is a tender with lettering that reads “BABY V” but the last letter is obscured by the dock ramp. The photo was probably taken by Henry Rose Hinckley II, who according to his daughter Ann Levy, “was an amateur photographer and developed his own photos. He had a darkroom in the basement of both the old house (at the head of the harbor) and the newer one (just behind the boat yard).” The print was with others in her possession which had belonged to her uncle Benjamin B. Hinckley. The date of the photo is unknown, but it had to have been taken between 1928 when Vanda was built and 1942 when she was acquired by the U.S. Navy.	Luxury yacht Vanda anchored in Southwest Harbor Item: 16693    Accession #: 2026_02 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Vessels, Boat Place: Southwest Harbor, Manset State: ME Description: Photo of the 240’ yacht “Vanda” anchored in Southwest Harbor. The photo appears to have been taken from Manset with Saint Savior, Flying Mountain, and Acadia Mountain in the background. The tip of Clark Point is visible in the upper left with a large unidentified structure near the left edge of the photo. Docked in the foreground is a tender with lettering that reads “BABY V” but the last letter is obscured by the dock ramp. The photo was probably taken by Henry Rose Hinckley II, who according to his daughter Ann Levy, “was an amateur photographer and developed his own photos. He had a darkroom in the basement of both the old house (at the head of the harbor) and the newer one (just behind the boat yard).” The print was with others in her possession which had belonged to her uncle Benjamin B. Hinckley. The date of the photo is unknown, but it had to have been taken between 1928 when Vanda was built and 1942 when she was acquired by the U.S. Navy. [show more]
16692	Rephotography of historical photos of Southwest Harbor	Image, Photograph, Digital Photograph	Places, Town	Soules - George John Soules					Six images which merge historical and contemporary images of Southwest Harbor in these locations: - Main Street - The Carroll Building (item 5559) - The Causeway Under Construction (item 5084) - Central Filling Station - Tydol Service Station on Clark Point Road (item 5225) - John R. Tinker House (item 7348) - Southwest Harbor Motor Co. (item 10247) - The Southwest Harbor Congregational Church (item 11229)	Rephotography of historical photos of Southwest Harbor Item: 16692    Type: Image, Photograph, Digital Photograph Subject: Places, Town Creator: Soules - George John Soules Source: Collection of George Soules Description: Six images which merge historical and contemporary images of Southwest Harbor in these locations: - Main Street - The Carroll Building (item 5559) - The Causeway Under Construction (item 5084) - Central Filling Station - Tydol Service Station on Clark Point Road (item 5225) - John R. Tinker House (item 7348) - Southwest Harbor Motor Co. (item 10247) - The Southwest Harbor Congregational Church (item 11229)
16691	Digital Archive posters created by COA students	Document, Advertising, Poster	Organizations, Civic, Public Library			2019-02			In 2019 graphic arts students at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor created these posters to promote the Digital Archive. The students were: - Mark F. Riewestahl (Take a trip down the rabbit hole) - Rosemary Santoro (Discover the history that connects us) - Alissar Chaar (Local history is just a click away) - Anita van Dam (Connect the dots to discover history in a click).	Digital Archive posters created by COA students Item: 16691    Type: Document, Advertising, Poster Subject: Organizations, Civic, Public Library Date: 2019-02 Description: In 2019 graphic arts students at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor created these posters to promote the Digital Archive. The students were: - Mark F. Riewestahl (Take a trip down the rabbit hole) - Rosemary Santoro (Discover the history that connects us) - Alissar Chaar (Local history is just a click away) - Anita van Dam (Connect the dots to discover history in a click).
16690	Index of 35mm slides for 1999 MHPC surveys of Southwest Harbor	Uncurated Accession	Structures, Dwellings, House			1999			Slides taken in conjunction with the 1999 Maine Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC), Historic Building/Structure surveys of Southwest Harbor. The slides have not been scanned.	Index of 35mm slides for 1999 MHPC surveys of Southwest Harbor Item: 16690    Accession #: 1027 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Date: 1999 Description: Slides taken in conjunction with the 1999 Maine Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC), Historic Building/Structure surveys of Southwest Harbor. The slides have not been scanned.
16689	Photographs and a brochure from Ralph Stanley	Uncurated Accession	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business People Vessels, Boat, Sailboat, Friendship Sloop						See index file for a description of each item	Photographs and a brochure from Ralph Stanley Item: 16689    Accession #: 2014 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business People Vessels, Boat, Sailboat, Friendship Sloop Source: Courtesy of Ralph Warren Stanley Description: See index file for a description of each item
16688	Photo album from 1930s with pictures of the Niliraga and Moose Island.	Image, Photograph	People Vessels, Boat, Sailboat			1934			See the index for a description of each photograph. Moose Island is located on the western side of MDI.	Photo album from 1930s with pictures of the Niliraga and Moose Island. Item: 16688    Accession #: 1071 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: People Vessels, Boat, Sailboat Date: 1934 Description: See the index for a description of each photograph. Moose Island is located on the western side of MDI.
16687	Photos of Southwest Harbor businesses and locations	Uncurated Accession	Places, Town	Ballard - Willis Humphreys Ballard (1906-1980)					Subjects include: - Ambulance - Beals Bowling Alley - Bar Harbor Banking and Trust - Southwest Harbor Bus Lines bus - The Causeway Club and sale water swimming pool - Clark Point - Elmwood Cafe - Gordon & White garage - Harbor View Motel - Library - Main Street - The Moorings - Pumping station - Pemetic School - Steam Boat Wharf - Southwest Harbor Motor Co. - Medical Center on Herrick Road - Tydol gas station Some of the images are photos of old photos. Many of these images appear individually in other items in the Digital Archive.	Photos of Southwest Harbor businesses and locations Item: 16687    Accession #: 1175 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Places, Town Creator: Ballard - Willis Humphreys Ballard (1906-1980) Source: W.H. Ballard Collection Description: Subjects include: - Ambulance - Beals Bowling Alley - Bar Harbor Banking and Trust - Southwest Harbor Bus Lines bus - The Causeway Club and sale water swimming pool - Clark Point - Elmwood Cafe - Gordon & White garage - Harbor View Motel - Library - Main Street - The Moorings - Pumping station - Pemetic School - Steam Boat Wharf - Southwest Harbor Motor Co. - Medical Center on Herrick Road - Tydol gas station Some of the images are photos of old photos. Many of these images appear individually in other items in the Digital Archive. [show more]
16686	Various pamphlets and cookbooks featuring recipes from residents of the Mount Desert Island area	Uncurated Accession	Other, Culinary						A number of old cookbooks with recipes collected from residents of Mount Desert Island and the surrounding area as well as two guidebooks which feature parts of Mount Desert Island.	Various pamphlets and cookbooks featuring recipes from residents of the Mount Desert Island area Item: 16686    Accession #: 2012 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Other, Culinary Description: A number of old cookbooks with recipes collected from residents of Mount Desert Island and the surrounding area as well as two guidebooks which feature parts of Mount Desert Island.
16685	Items found during renovation of The Cedars	Document, Other Documents	Structures, Dwellings, House						Items found during restoration of The Cedars. See Reference Item 3006 for information about these items.	Items found during renovation of The Cedars Item: 16685    Accession #: 1079 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Source: Donation of Anne and Joel Wolak Description: Items found during restoration of The Cedars. See Reference Item 3006 for information about these items.
16684	John Williams and Lyford Stanley	Image, Photograph	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business People						Photos of John “Jock” Williams and his partner Lyford Stanley. Also includes photos of lobster boats they built and an aerial view of the boatyard.	John Williams and Lyford Stanley Item: 16684    Accession #: 1078 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business People Source: Donation of Steven L. Herrick Description: Photos of John “Jock” Williams and his partner Lyford Stanley. Also includes photos of lobster boats they built and an aerial view of the boatyard.
16683	Various subjects on MDI and in Maine	Uncurated Accession	Places, Island						See index for details.	Various subjects on MDI and in Maine Item: 16683    Accession #: 1174 Type: Uncurated Accession Subject: Places, Island Description: See index for details.

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