Connecting With History - The History Trust

We Are Stewards of History

In creating The History Trust, we took lessons from the founders of the land conservation movement. Particularly, those who recognized the need to protect the exquisite qualities of Mount Desert Island

By Bill Horner Preserving13 January 2021

steam locomotive on pitched mountain railway

In The Collections

Ties That Bind Mount Desert Island and Mt. Washington

This post highlights the historic railroad ties—both mechanical and human—that bind Mount Desert Island’s Cadillac Mountain to the northeast’s tallest peak, Mt. Washington in New Hampshire.

By Tim Lewis In The Collections27 October 2021

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History Trust Highlights, September 2021

Schoodic Peninsula history, History Trust reception, digital access sponsor, 2021 funding challenge almost complete.

By Bruce Jacobson #News16 September 2021

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Intro to Collections Care Best Practices

Julia reviews draft collections best care practices being developed by the History Trust Collections Committee.

By Julia Gray Preserving13 September 2021stewardship+note

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History Trust Highlights, August 2021

Schoodic Peninsula history, History Trust reception, digital access sponsor, 2021 funding challenge almost complete.

By Bruce Jacobson #News26 August 2021

In The Collections

Schoodic History and The History Trust

Gouldsboro is anxious to start adding our historical records to the History Trust digital archive and to collaborate with other . . .

By Jennifer Stucker In The Collections17 August 2021

dory on beach with sailboat and mountains in background

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Local. History. Social.

You’re invited to August 19 reception to see the work of History Trust member organizations in preserving local history.

By The History Trust #News6 August 2021

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Pauline Angione Honored

Pauline Angione is recognized for her substantial contributions to The History Trust and MDI Historical Society with the 2021 Ann Benson Award for Volunteer Excellence.…

By Raney Bench #News3 August 2021

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History Trust Highlights, July 2021

History Trust reception invite, Swan Agency lead digital access sponsor, Rales Foundation and Gouldsboro Historical Society contribute July matching funds, and this month’s meeting minutes.

By Bruce Jacobson #News22 July 2021

Using Digital Archive

Scanning Tips: Plustek OpticBook

A workshop video with tips for using the Plustek OpticBook A300 Plus on loan to History Trust members from the Maine State Library (July 2021).

By Isabella Connelly Using Digital Archive15 July 2021digital+archivist+note, outreach+tips

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History Trust Launches First Digitized Exhibition 

The future of history has never looked so good. At least here in the Mount Desert Island area.

By The History Trust #News1 July 2021

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History Trust Highlights, June 2021

Digital exhibit now live, June challenge funding matched, and this month’s meeting minutes.

By Bruce Jacobson #News25 June 2021

In The Collections

Where Our History is Housed

Iconic structures that represent our members range from a one-room schoolhouse to a former country store, a summer cottage, a repurposed fire station, and an iconic village clock.

By The History Trust In The Collections27 May 2021

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History Trust Highlights, May 2021

Care and handling of photos workshop, pets in the History Trust digital archive, May funding challenge met, and this month’s meeting minutes.

By Bruce Jacobson #News27 May 2021

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Care & Handling of Photographs

This post provides a brief overview of the environmental factors that lead to deterioration, as well as some best practices for handling, labeling, and storing photographic collections.

By Hannah Stevens Preserving22 May 2021stewardship+note

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History Trust Highlights, April 2021

Ruth Moore in the History Trust digital archive, Council "partners," and this month’s meeting minutes.

By Bruce Jacobson #News19 April 2021

In The Collections

Pets—Companions to History

I often notice pictures of people and their pets as I wander through the Digital Archive. Mostly dogs and cats, of course, but even the…

By Pauline Angione In The Collections19 April 2021

Using Digital Archive

Logging In to Digital Archive

This PDF document explains the login process for History Trust digital archivists.

By Pauline Angione Using Digital Archive7 April 2021digital+archivist+note

In The Collections

Ruth Moore, Storyteller

Ruth Moore—author, poet, great story teller, and Tremont native—was well known in the national literary world of the mid-20th century. Her novels were often on…