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14687Southwest Harbor Police Department
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 26 Village Green Way
Southwest Harbor Police Department
Item:
  • 14687   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 26 Village Green Way
14624Order of the Eastern Star
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic
A fraternal order open to both men and women related to Freemasonry. There appear to have been chapter in Tremont and Portland
Order of the Eastern Star
Item:
  • 14624   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Description:
A fraternal order open to both men and women related to Freemasonry. There appear to have been chapter in Tremont and Portland
14630Somesville Library
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
"The public library stands on the site where a building owned by A. C Fernald and used as an undertaker's shop and for the post-office was burned by lightning in 1891 with considerable loss in money as well as property. The land is owned by Mrs. George A. Somes and is leased to the library association, who built the present library in 1895-6." - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 265.
Somesville Library
Item:
  • 14630   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Place:
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
State:
  • ME
Description:
"The public library stands on the site where a building owned by A. C Fernald and used as an undertaker's shop and for the post-office was burned by lightning in 1891 with considerable loss in money as well as property. The land is owned by Mrs. George A. Somes and is leased to the library association, who built the present library in 1895-6." - “Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine” by Mrs. Seth S. Thornton, 1938, p. 265. [show more]
13796A Talk About the Southwest Harbor Public Library (1905-2005)
  • Document, Oral History
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
This is a transcription of a talk given by Meredith Hutchins as a Southwest Harbor Public Library evening program in 2005. Meredith describes the history of the library from 1884 through 2005 and recalls the people and events that shaped the library.
A Talk About the Southwest Harbor Public Library (1905-2005)
Item:
  • 13796   
Type:
  • Document, Oral History
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Description:
This is a transcription of a talk given by Meredith Hutchins as a Southwest Harbor Public Library evening program in 2005. Meredith describes the history of the library from 1884 through 2005 and recalls the people and events that shaped the library.
13197American Legion and Auxiliary, Eugene M. Norwood Post 69
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Structures, Other Structures, Civic Structures
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 22 Village Greenway
The Naval Radio Station was established at Seawall in September, 1942. It was disestablished in 1951. Between 1951 and 1953 the government transferred the building to the American Legion and Auxiliary, Eugene M. Norwood Post 69, Southwest Harbor. The building was then moved to 22 Village Green Way, Map 6 – Lot 40, Southwest Harbor. The building has been enlarge twice since it was moved to its present location.
American Legion and Auxiliary, Eugene M. Norwood Post 69
Item:
  • 13197   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Structures, Other Structures, Civic Structures
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 22 Village Greenway
Description:
The Naval Radio Station was established at Seawall in September, 1942. It was disestablished in 1951. Between 1951 and 1953 the government transferred the building to the American Legion and Auxiliary, Eugene M. Norwood Post 69, Southwest Harbor. The building was then moved to 22 Village Green Way, Map 6 – Lot 40, Southwest Harbor. The building has been enlarge twice since it was moved to its present location.
3595James M. Parker G.A.R. Post #105
  • Reference
  • Organizations, Civic
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a veterans organization formed at the end of the Civil War. It reached peak membership by 1890, with over 400,000 members, with many prominent veterans, including five presidents. The organization had three objectives: Fraternity, charity, and loyalty. The principle legacy of the G.A.R. is the observation of Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, on May 30th.
James M. Parker G.A.R. Post #105
Item:
  • 3595   
Type:
  • Reference
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Source:
  • http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/gar/garintro.html
Description:
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a veterans organization formed at the end of the Civil War. It reached peak membership by 1890, with over 400,000 members, with many prominent veterans, including five presidents. The organization had three objectives: Fraternity, charity, and loyalty. The principle legacy of the G.A.R. is the observation of Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, on May 30th.
12101Southwest Harbor Public Library - The Original Fireplace Screen
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • Mosely - Gordon G. Mosely
  • Southwest Harbor
Dramatis Personae: Harris - Chloa (Harris) Searls (1906-1982) Mosley - Gordon G. Mosley Mosley - Ronald A. Mosley, Sr. (1919-2016), 1946 Interim Director Southwest Harbor-Tremont Larger Parish Searls - Thomas Searls Jr. (1908-1986)
Southwest Harbor Public Library - The Original Fireplace Screen
Item:
  • 12101   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Article
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Creator:
  • Mosely - Gordon G. Mosely
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Description:
Dramatis Personae: Harris - Chloa (Harris) Searls (1906-1982) Mosley - Gordon G. Mosley Mosley - Ronald A. Mosley, Sr. (1919-2016), 1946 Interim Director Southwest Harbor-Tremont Larger Parish Searls - Thomas Searls Jr. (1908-1986)
11572View Through Stacks to Children's Room and Office
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 1990
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
View Through Stacks to Children's Room and Office
Item:
  • 11572   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Date:
  • 1990
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
11573Older Children's Room
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 1990
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
Older Children's Room
Item:
  • 11573   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Date:
  • 1990
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
11574Young Children's Room
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 1990
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 338 Main Street
Young Children's Room
Item:
  • 11574   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
Date:
  • 1990
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Address:
  • 338 Main Street
10603CCC Member in Winter
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Member in Winter
Item:
  • 10603   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10604CCC Member
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Member
Item:
  • 10604   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10605CCC Member Carrying a Log
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Member Carrying a Log
Item:
  • 10605   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10606CCC Members in the Snow
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Members in the Snow
Item:
  • 10606   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10607CCC Members Moving a Tree
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Members Moving a Tree
Item:
  • 10607   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10608CCC Members
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
Left to Right: Walter Katon George Hall Charles Chevalier
CCC Members
Item:
  • 10608   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
Description:
Left to Right: Walter Katon George Hall Charles Chevalier
10610CCC Members With Snow Shoes
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
Left to Right: Albert Labin Walter Katon George Hall
CCC Members With Snow Shoes
Item:
  • 10610   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
Description:
Left to Right: Albert Labin Walter Katon George Hall
10611CCC Member George Hall
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Member George Hall
Item:
  • 10611   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10612CCC Member George Hall Snow Shoeing a Trail to Mountain
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Member George Hall Snow Shoeing a Trail to Mountain
Item:
  • 10612   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10613CCC Member Snow Shoeing
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Member Snow Shoeing
Item:
  • 10613   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10618Cabin of CCC Commander Paul A. Harris
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Structures, Dwellings, Camp House
  • Southwest Harbor
Cabin of CCC Commander Paul A. Harris
Item:
  • 10618   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Structures, Dwellings, Camp House
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10619Flag at CCC Camp Entrance
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Southwest Harbor
Flag at CCC Camp Entrance
Item:
  • 10619   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10620Long Pond Road and Western Mountain
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Places, Mountain
  • Southwest Harbor
Long Pond Road and Western Mountain
Item:
  • 10620   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Places, Mountain
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10583CCC Members
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
CCC Members
Item:
  • 10583   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
10584CCC Members
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Southwest Harbor
Left to Right: E. Lurvey Albert Labin George Hall Walter Katon George Avery
CCC Members
Item:
  • 10584   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
State:
  • ME
Source:
  • Civilian Conservation Corps Collection
Description:
Left to Right: E. Lurvey Albert Labin George Hall Walter Katon George Avery