White three ring binder of information on Beech Hill Methodist Episcopal Church and Manset Union Church, especially during the ministry of John Ware Dow (born 1799), Great Great Grandfather of the author, Dean Purdie. Served MDI 1837-38. Includes several photocopied pages from Thornton, Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, 1938. John Wesley Dow, son of John Ware Dow, presented pulpit to the Manset Union Church in 1881. Binder includes copy of application for that church for the National Register of Historic Places (not accepted), Text and portraits from This and That by Irene Dow Purdie, Fairbault MN, Modern Printers, 1981, and genealogical Information from Ruth Dow, of Nobleboro ME. Also photos of author and Manset Union Church. 17 pages.
Description: White three ring binder of information on Beech Hill Methodist Episcopal Church and Manset Union Church, especially during the ministry of John Ware Dow (born 1799), Great Great Grandfather of the author, Dean Purdie. Served MDI 1837-38. Includes several photocopied pages from Thornton, Traditions and Records of Southwest Harbor and Somesville, 1938. John Wesley Dow, son of John Ware Dow, presented pulpit to the Manset Union Church in 1881. Binder includes copy of application for that church for the National Register of Historic Places (not accepted), Text and portraits from This and That by Irene Dow Purdie, Fairbault MN, Modern Printers, 1981, and genealogical Information from Ruth Dow, of Nobleboro ME. Also photos of author and Manset Union Church. 17 pages. [show more]
Southwest Harbor Historical Society signs documents for transfer of Manset Union Church property at Eaton-Peabody Law office in Ellsworth, July 23, 2018. Color photo: l to r: Lynne Birlem, Treas.; Karen Craig, Pres.; Nat Fenton, Lawyer; Kirk Winters, Pastor, Rock Church; Gail Caruso, Realtor.
Description: Southwest Harbor Historical Society signs documents for transfer of Manset Union Church property at Eaton-Peabody Law office in Ellsworth, July 23, 2018. Color photo: l to r: Lynne Birlem, Treas.; Karen Craig, Pres.; Nat Fenton, Lawyer; Kirk Winters, Pastor, Rock Church; Gail Caruso, Realtor.
Part of the Will of Hattie B. Taylor. Typed. Second: I give and bequeath sums of money as follows: (c) To the Baptist Church of Manset in Southwest Harbor, Maine, or to the successor organization to said Baptist Church of Manset, the sum of fifteen hundred collars ($1,500.00) in memory of Mrs. Nellie Savage, a long time member of that church. In envelope from Probate Court, 60 State Street. Ellsworth, Maine 04605. Addressed to Manset Union U.C.C., c/o Edna M. Jellison, Treas, Manst [sic], Maine 04656. Postmarked Bangor, Maine PM 14 Feb., 1989.
Description: Part of the Will of Hattie B. Taylor. Typed. Second: I give and bequeath sums of money as follows: (c) To the Baptist Church of Manset in Southwest Harbor, Maine, or to the successor organization to said Baptist Church of Manset, the sum of fifteen hundred collars ($1,500.00) in memory of Mrs. Nellie Savage, a long time member of that church. In envelope from Probate Court, 60 State Street. Ellsworth, Maine 04605. Addressed to Manset Union U.C.C., c/o Edna M. Jellison, Treas, Manst [sic], Maine 04656. Postmarked Bangor, Maine PM 14 Feb., 1989. [show more]
Gleaners Hall No. 1. Handwritten list of important dates 1937- 41. Includes fire, rebuilding, help from the C.C.C. "No. 1" refers to the original hall before the fire. Glued to paper is newspaper clipping on a 1944 meeting, celebrating the final payment on building No. II.
Description: Gleaners Hall No. 1. Handwritten list of important dates 1937- 41. Includes fire, rebuilding, help from the C.C.C. "No. 1" refers to the original hall before the fire. Glued to paper is newspaper clipping on a 1944 meeting, celebrating the final payment on building No. II.
Note on Gift of(1) two Stained Glass windows by M. Joseph Marshall and Jay L. Sutter in memory of Elsie P. and R. C. Marshall, parents of Joe Marshall and Joanne Sutter, wife and Grace and Jacob Sutter, parents of Jay Sutter. Thank you is extended to Maurice Norwood for his assistance in the preparation of the windows for installation. Note (2) Church bell 193.42. Nov. 7, 1866, Naylor & Co. of Boston. Also in plastic sleeve Copy of photo article on saving the steeple.
Description: Note on Gift of(1) two Stained Glass windows by M. Joseph Marshall and Jay L. Sutter in memory of Elsie P. and R. C. Marshall, parents of Joe Marshall and Joanne Sutter, wife and Grace and Jacob Sutter, parents of Jay Sutter. Thank you is extended to Maurice Norwood for his assistance in the preparation of the windows for installation. Note (2) Church bell 193.42. Nov. 7, 1866, Naylor & Co. of Boston. Also in plastic sleeve Copy of photo article on saving the steeple. [show more]
Annual and other reports of the Manset Union Church from Jan. 17, 1955 through Jan. 14, 1968. Two ring binder with missing covers. Sixty pages, hand written, ball point blue ink.
Description: Annual and other reports of the Manset Union Church from Jan. 17, 1955 through Jan. 14, 1968. Two ring binder with missing covers. Sixty pages, hand written, ball point blue ink.
Our Fellowship News. A newsletter of the Southwest Harbor and Manset Congregational churches. Vol. IV No. 3, Dec. 4, 1959. 4 pages on construction paper.
Description: Our Fellowship News. A newsletter of the Southwest Harbor and Manset Congregational churches. Vol. IV No. 3, Dec. 4, 1959. 4 pages on construction paper.
Description: Letter to 116 members of Manset Union Church concerning history and future and fund raising for the fifth anniversary of the Larger Parish, June 1935.
Thank you note on engraved note card of Mrs. Howard B. Churchill acknowledging gift for candlesticks in the memory of Walter Hood Dolliver. Envelope shows "Kindness of Mrs. J. Lowell Noyes."
Description: Thank you note on engraved note card of Mrs. Howard B. Churchill acknowledging gift for candlesticks in the memory of Walter Hood Dolliver. Envelope shows "Kindness of Mrs. J. Lowell Noyes."
Deed. Land for Gleaners Hall. Everett G. Stanley to The Gleaners Club. Hancock County Registry of Deeds. Jan. 25, 1944, Recorded Book 694, page 331, Feb. 5, 1944.
Description: Deed. Land for Gleaners Hall. Everett G. Stanley to The Gleaners Club. Hancock County Registry of Deeds. Jan. 25, 1944, Recorded Book 694, page 331, Feb. 5, 1944.
Deed. Land for Gleaners Hall. Sale from Lucinda S. Johnson, Florence N. Clark, and Bessie C. Barker for one dollar paid by Everett G. Stanley. Dec. 2, 1937, Registered Hancock County Registry of Deeds, Book 660, page 11, Jan. 4, 1938,
Description: Deed. Land for Gleaners Hall. Sale from Lucinda S. Johnson, Florence N. Clark, and Bessie C. Barker for one dollar paid by Everett G. Stanley. Dec. 2, 1937, Registered Hancock County Registry of Deeds, Book 660, page 11, Jan. 4, 1938,
Report on 6/26/96 Meeting with Nancy Bulger and Marion Noyes concerning letters Item 2112 and Item 2113 on finance situation and misunderstandings. On computer typed page.
Description: Report on 6/26/96 Meeting with Nancy Bulger and Marion Noyes concerning letters Item 2112 and Item 2113 on finance situation and misunderstandings. On computer typed page.
Quitclaim Deed With Covenant. Right of First Refusal from Gleaners to Southwest Harbor Fire Association. Singned by President Dean Tozier of Fire Association. Two pages. Hancock Co. Registry of Deeds Book 4681, page 97-99, Instr No. 2007000759, Jan. 16, 2007. Together with Policy 72106-370691 from Chicago Title Insurance Co. Also covenants Rev. 1: Church given preference to use Gleaners Hall and Church to be given first refusal on sale of building.
Description: Quitclaim Deed With Covenant. Right of First Refusal from Gleaners to Southwest Harbor Fire Association. Singned by President Dean Tozier of Fire Association. Two pages. Hancock Co. Registry of Deeds Book 4681, page 97-99, Instr No. 2007000759, Jan. 16, 2007. Together with Policy 72106-370691 from Chicago Title Insurance Co. Also covenants Rev. 1: Church given preference to use Gleaners Hall and Church to be given first refusal on sale of building. [show more]
Letter from Gwen Phippen, Clerk of the Manset Union Church to Mrs. Richard Noyes, President of the Gleaners stating how badly the Church is fairing financially and how to address this. Two pages. Handwritten.
Description: Letter from Gwen Phippen, Clerk of the Manset Union Church to Mrs. Richard Noyes, President of the Gleaners stating how badly the Church is fairing financially and how to address this. Two pages. Handwritten.
Gleaners notice to unnamed recipiant. "To Whom it may Concern. We were shocked over the lie we were told about the money, we wereunder the impression the money was for the Gleaners hall. We have decided that we will take care of our bills ourselves, and that you are no longer welcome to use our hall. Also, please remove you caboose from our stage, as we need the room." The Gleaners. Handwritten.
Description: Gleaners notice to unnamed recipiant. "To Whom it may Concern. We were shocked over the lie we were told about the money, we wereunder the impression the money was for the Gleaners hall. We have decided that we will take care of our bills ourselves, and that you are no longer welcome to use our hall. Also, please remove you caboose from our stage, as we need the room." The Gleaners. Handwritten.
Gleaners Club Minutes, Sept. 19, 1935 through Dec. 30, 1938. Name originally Worthwhile Club. Changed to Gleaners Nov. 14, 1935. 52 pages , Brown spiral notebook. Pen and ink, handwritten.
Description: Gleaners Club Minutes, Sept. 19, 1935 through Dec. 30, 1938. Name originally Worthwhile Club. Changed to Gleaners Nov. 14, 1935. 52 pages , Brown spiral notebook. Pen and ink, handwritten.
Manset Union Church. Weekly Bulletin. Includes short history of the Church on the back. The Manset Union Church was first begun around 1800 on the old Bass Harbor Road which is south of the present church. It took several years to build the church, which was used in the summer long before it was completed in 1828. It was later moved to its present site. Finances for construction were partially obtained by the sale of pews. During the years 1860-1870 the front was changed, using a central door instead of two side doors. A steeple was added and a bell installed. This is the oldest church building on Mount Desert Island and it has been in constant use ever since its construction. Many denominations have worshipped here through the years. It was changed from a Public Meeting House to the Manset Union Church in 1954 and joined the United Church of Christ in 1961.
Description: Manset Union Church. Weekly Bulletin. Includes short history of the Church on the back. The Manset Union Church was first begun around 1800 on the old Bass Harbor Road which is south of the present church. It took several years to build the church, which was used in the summer long before it was completed in 1828. It was later moved to its present site. Finances for construction were partially obtained by the sale of pews. During the years 1860-1870 the front was changed, using a central door instead of two side doors. A steeple was added and a bell installed. This is the oldest church building on Mount Desert Island and it has been in constant use ever since its construction. Many denominations have worshipped here through the years. It was changed from a Public Meeting House to the Manset Union Church in 1954 and joined the United Church of Christ in 1961. [show more]
A Union Service of the Manset Union Church and Mount Desert Congregational Church Commemorating Maine's 150th Year of Statehood, 1970. 4 pages, mimeographed.
Description: A Union Service of the Manset Union Church and Mount Desert Congregational Church Commemorating Maine's 150th Year of Statehood, 1970. 4 pages, mimeographed.
Organ Dedication Service. Organ Recital by Wilfrid Tremblay. The Union Church, Manset, Maine, Wednesday Evening, July 30, 1958, at 8 p.m. Hammond Organ Studios, Bangor, Maine. 4 pages.
Description: Organ Dedication Service. Organ Recital by Wilfrid Tremblay. The Union Church, Manset, Maine, Wednesday Evening, July 30, 1958, at 8 p.m. Hammond Organ Studios, Bangor, Maine. 4 pages.
Description: Manset Union Church. Weekly Bulletin. Printed first and last page used in each weekly bulletin of the time. Includes 1975 Church Directory.