Vekasi Jone ANP chief of Maintenance Page 1 of 2 Ronald Epp From: To: "Ronald Epp" Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 8:20 AM Subject: Re: Mr. Dorr & Old Farm I think I can help with this. I have some material on the builder and the construction, and the information on the disposition of Old Farm. As for images, I have a few that I will make available. The good news is that park Chief of Maintenance Jim Vekasi has a copy of the same disposition file with lots of excellent interior and exterior images. I am sure he will make those available, but he won't likely want Brooke involved. My Acadia histories are the histories of the park roads, the park carriage roads, and the park bridges. There are several boxes in the park archives. This may be listed as the Acadia Roads and Bridges Recording Project by the Historic American Engineering Record. Send me a proposed rough outline of your proposed article, and I will reply with what parts I think I can flesh out. It will be a pleasure. I have not forgotten that CD; house is still incomplete, but soon. Best, Richard "Ronald Epp" To: cc: 05/22/02 03:33 PM Subject: Mr. Dorr & Old Farm AST 5/24/2002 Page 1 of 2 Ronald Epp From: "Marla Major" To: "Ronald Epp" Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 8:41 AM Subject: RE: Journal Query from Ron Epp I'll be happy to talk about the article in a couple of weeks. Happy Memorial Day to you. Marla Original Message From: Ronald Epp [mailto:r.epp@snhu.edu] Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 8:31 AM To: marla@friendsofacadia.org Cc: r.epp@snhu.edu Subject: Re: Journal Query from Ron Epp Marla, I am delighted that you are interested in talking about a piece on Old Farm for the Fall Journal. Before I commit I need a week or so to take stock of my resources to determine whtehr I can meet that deadline. This summer I am championing here a major renovation and expansion of our library. I've spoken to NPS Historian Richard Quin once again about the Old Farm resources that he has gathered in his work on an administrative history of ANP and even proposed to him that we might collaborate on this piece. We should sort out some of these matters in the next two weeks or so. I also need to approach Jim Vekasi regarding his files of interior and exterior images of Mr. Dorr's home. Is this agreeable with you? Have a fine holiday weekend. Jim_Vekasi@nps. gov ANP Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of the Harry & Gertrude Shapiro Library Section 106 Coordinator Southern New Hampshire University RFO 1, P.O.Box 177. Bar Harbor 2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106-1045 207-288-4646 04609 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 (fax) Original Message From: Marla Major To: 'Ronald Epp' Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 4:25 PM Subject: RE: Journal Query from Ron Epp Ron, my sincere apologies. I did receive your email, but have been in and out (mostly out) of the office for the past several weeks, and have been a very tardy correspondent. 5/24/2002 Page 2 of 2 I would like to talk with you about an article for the Journal. I think something about Old Farm would be a nice fit for our fall journal, if a mid-September deadline is not too early. Again, I'm sorry not to reply sooner. Please let me know if this fall will work, and if not we can talk about another issue. Thanks, Ron. I'm glad you had a productive, enjoyable visit to MDI. Best, Marla Marla Major Stewardship Director & Editor, Friends of Acadia Journal Friends of Acadia P.O. Box 45, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 207-288-3340 www.friendsofacadia.org Original Message From: Ronald Epp [mailto:r.epp@snhu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 3:57 PM To: marla@friendsofacadia.org Cc: r.epp@snhu.edu Subject: Journal Query from Ron Epp Marla, In late April I emailed you regarding any interest that you might have in two topics for future issues of the Journal. I provided a brief abstract for an article on the ANP Old Farm homesite of G.B. Dorr and another on the beginnings of the MDI village improvement societies with special attention to the development of long neglected footpaths that are now being re- established. I fear that you may not have recieved my original query. However, even if you have and there is no interest at this time in such topics, please let me know one way or the other. Hope you are faring well and ready for a busy Bar Harbor summer. My research on Mr. Dorr is progressing now at a more rapid clip and as always it was delightful to visit MDI earlier this month. Doug Macbeth was enormously helpful in directing me to the few existing documents in his facility on the Dorr donation of the Jackson Laboratory property. Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of the Harry & Gertrude Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University 2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106-1045 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 (fax) 5/24/2002 Page 1 of 2 Ronald Epp From: To: Cc: Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 1:41 PM Subject: Re: George Dorr/Old Farm images I am referring this inquiry to our museum curator, Brooke Childrey. She has custody of the park archives including our photographs. That said, I do have at least one good photo of Old Farm in the park building files. Jim Vekasi Chief of Maintenance, Acadia National Park "Ronald Epp" To: cc: 08/26/2002 01:10 Subject: George Dorr/Old Farm images PM AST Dear Jim, Nearly two years ago we met at the Historic Trails Conference that Margie Coffin and Marla Major coordinated. At that time I was at the early stages of research the primary resources on George Dorr as part of a long-range plan to have published a biography of Acadia's Founder, one that is a significant departure from the popularizations since this work will be based on manuscripts and administrative documents. After exhausting the ANP Archives I've moved on to the NPS resources at the National Archives and extensive primary documents at the Rockefeller Archive Center. I'm writing at the suggestion of NPS historian Richard Quin who believes that you may have--and have access to--photographic images of the administrative period of Mr. Dorr (1916-44). I've proposed to Marla Major a brief article on Old Farm for the Winter 2002-2003 Friends of Acadia 8/26/2002 Page 2 of 2 Journal and would like to see what resources are available that do not duplicate what I've seen at the Bar Harbor Historical Society and the Jesup Library. I hope to visit MDI again in early November. Perhaps I could meet with you at that time. With best wishes, Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of the Harry & Gertrude Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University 2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106-1045 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 (fax) 8/26/2002 Message Page 1 of 1 Epp, Ronald From: Epp, Ronald Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 1:54 PM To: 'jim_vekasi@nps.gov Cc: Epp, Ronald Subject: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage Dear Jim, Several months ago I contacted you regarding the biography that I am writing on the life and times of Mr. Dorr. Following a recent visit to to Strom Beach Cottage with Brooke, I'm now writing to inquire whether you may have any historic documentation regarding in your files regarding the following: Storm Beach Cottage and Old Farm property floor maps, building renovation details ( from construction to 1960), and any information on Old Farm property disposition that took place in the early 1950's when the mansion was razed. Brooke assures me that I've seen everything in her possession but suggested that you might have some documents or images that are not duplicated at the Sawtelle Archives. Whether the information is documented or anecdotal in character, I'd be very interested in your impressions or insights into Old Farm or any facet of the Park developed during Mr. Dorr's administration. While I have a rather full account for my biography from the archival repositories that I have used, I didn't want to leave any stone unturned--and there are many unanswered questions as you might suspect. If you think it would be useful for us to talk about this let me take you to lunch when I next visit the Island in late February or early March. Happy New Year! Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH 03106 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 fax 12/31/2003 Epp, Ronald To: Jim_Vekasi@nps.gov Subject: RE: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage Dear Jim, Thanks very much for this information. I plan on returning late February or early March. I'll contact you in advance to schedule an appointment. Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH 03106 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 fax ----Original Message From: Jim Vekasi@nps.gov [mailto: Jim Vekasi@nps.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:51 PM To: Epp, Ronald Cc: Brooke_Childrey@nps.gov Subject: Re: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage I have a building file that may include some new information. I can share that with you. Please call when your plans are made and we can make an appointment. Jim Vekasi Chief of Maintenance, Acadia National Park 207-288-8750 (phone) 207-288-8763 (fax) "Epp, Ronald" To: CC: "Epp, Ronald" 12/31/2003 01:53 Subject: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage PM EST Dear Jim, Several months ago I contacted you regarding the biography that I am writing on the life and times of Mr. Dorr. Following a recent visit to to Strom Beach Cottage with Brooke, I'm now writing to inquire whether you may have any historic documentation regarding in your files regarding the following: Storm Beach Cottage and Old Farm property floor maps, building renovation details ( from construction to 1960), and any information on Old Farm property disposition that took place in the early 1950's when the mansion was razed. 1 Brooke assures me that I've seen everything in her possession but suggested that you might have some documents or images that are not duplicated at the Sawtelle Archives. Whether the information is documented or anecdotal in character, I'd be very interested in your impressions or insights into Old Farm or any facet of the Park developed during Mr. Dorr's administration. While I have a rather full account for my biography from the archival repositories that I have used, I didn't want to leave any stone unturned and there are many unanswered questions as you might suspect. If you think it would be useful for us to talk about this let me take you to lunch when I next visit the Island in late February or early March. Happy New Year! Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH 03106 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 fax 2 Epp, Ronald From: Epp, Ronald Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 10:40 AM To: 'Jim_Vekasi@nps.gov' Cc: Epp, Ronald Subject: RE: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage Dear Jim, Following up on our earlier communication, I will be visiting ANP HQ on the 18th of March. Would you have time to meet that day or the next regarding the Old Farm building file? Mornings work best for me. Please indicate where I should meet you. Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. Director of Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH 03106 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 fax -Original Message From: Jim Vekasi@nps.gov [mailto:Jim Vekasi@nps.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2004 2:51 PM To: Epp, Ronald Cc: Brooke_Childrey@nps.gov Subject: Re: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage I have a building file that may include some new information. I can share that with you. Please call when your plans are made and we can make an appointment. Jim Vekasi Chief of Maintenance, Acadia National Park 207-288-8750 (phone) 207-288-8763 (fax) "Epp, Ronald" To: CC: "Epp, Ronald" 12/31/2003 01:53 Subject: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage PM EST Dear Jim, Several months ago I contacted you regarding the biography that I am writing on the life and times of Mr. Dorr. Following a recent visit to to Strom Beach Cottage with Brooke, I'm now writing to inquire 1 whether you may have any historic documentation regarding in your files regarding the following: Storm Beach Cottage and old Farm property floor maps, building renovation details ( from construction to 1960), and any information on Old Farm property disposition that took place in the early 1950's when the mansion was razed. Brooke assures me that I've seen everything in her possession but suggested that you might have some documents or images that are not duplicated at the Sawtelle Archives. Whether the information is documented or anecdotal in character, I'd be very interested in your impressions or insights into Old Farm or any facet of the Park developed during Mr. Dorr's administration. While I have a rather full account for my biography from the archival repositories that I have used, I didn't want to leave any stone unturned--and there are many unanswered questions as you might suspect. If you think it would be useful for us to talk about this let me take you to lunch when I next visit the Island in late February or early March. Happy New Year! Ronald H. Epp, Ph. D. Director of Shapiro Library Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH 03106 K?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft- com:office:office" /> 603-668-2211, ext. 2164 603-645-9685 fax 2 of Epp, Ronald From: Jim_Vekasi@nps.gov Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 7:06 AM To: Epp, Ronald Cc: Epp, Ronald Subject: RE: Old Farm/Storm Beach Cottage Newary APS March 18 should be fine any time in the morning. Jim Vekasi Chief of Maintenance, Acadia National Park imag 207-288-8750 (phone) 207-288-8763 (fax) the "Epp, Ronald" To: CC: "Epp, Ronald"