"Creating Acadia National Park: Seminal K.Spp Contributions to American Environmentalism." Camden Public Library. Camden, ME . August 16, 2016 CREATING ACADIA Creating NATIONAL PARK The Acadia National Park With author Ronald Epp Tuesday, August 16 7:00 pm Although he is known as the "father of Acadia" and a founder of the oldest national park east of the Mississippi River, George Bucknam Dorr's seminal contributions to the American environmental movement have gone largely unacknowledged. This biography is the story of Dorr's pioneering role in the establishment and development of a unique conservation model that dovetailed with the evolution of the US National Park Service-which shares its 2016 centennial with Acadia. CAMDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 8/16/16 Upcoming Events "Creating Acadia National Park" August 16 Camden Public Library Page 3 of 5 EBOOKS HTTP://WWW.LIBRARYCAMDEN.ORG/EBOOKS-AUDIO-BOOKS/ PARK & AMPHITHEATRE (HTTP://WWW.LIBRARYCAMDEN.ORG/CAMDEN-HARBOR-PARK-AMPHITHEATRE/) All Events (http://www.librarycamden.org/events/) "CREATING ACADIA NATIONALPARK" AUGUST 16 AUGUST 16 @ 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Author Ronald Epp will present the story of "Creating Acadia National Park: The Biography of George Bucknam Dorr" at the Camden Public Library on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 pm. The book, by the same title, was just published in April. Although he is known as the "father of Acadia" and a founder of the oldest national park east of the Mississippi River, George Bucknam Dorr's seminal contributions to the American environmental movement have gone largely unacknowledged. Even today, those who live in or visit the coastal Maine communities surrounding Acadia National Park do not fully realize the scope of his achievements. This biography is the story of Dorr's pioneering role in the establishment and development of a unique conservation model that dovetailed with the evolution of the US National Park Service-which shares its 2016 centennial with Acadia. Raised in Boston as a member of New England's elite merchant class, Dorr adopted Maine's Mount Desert Island as his home and the setting to apply the practical lessons of "Boston Brahmin" philanthropy that tracked back to his maternal grandfather, banker and Harvard College Treasurer Thomas Wren Ward. Yet through his finest work-the creation and management of Acadia National Park-and through his collaborations with park co-founders Charles W. Eliot, John D. Rockefeller Jr., and others-Dorr transformed an elitist social inheritance into an all-consuming commitment to conservation. One hundred years after its founding, this national treasure is visited, enjoyed, and beloved by millions every year. The first biography of George B. Dorr ever written, Creating Acadia National Park: the Biography of George Bucknam Dorr is based on painstaking research both in the US and abroad, including federal, state, and private archives. Newly-discovered and uncatalogued sources are supplemented by in-person interviews. This work will appeal to general and scholarly readers who care about the philanthropic roots of land conservation, those interested in what has been celebrated as "America's Best Idea," and above all, those who know and love Acadia National Park. RONALD H. EPP, Ph.D. is a historian and professor of philosophy with scholarly publishing and academic library administration experience. His research over the last two decades into the Massachusetts families that influenced the development of conservation philanthropy has resulted in publications and talks to regional and national organizations. FRIENDS OF ACADIA, the independendent philanthropic partner of Acadia National Park, was established in 1986. Its mission is to preserve, protect, and promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality, and distinctive cultural resources of Acadia National Park and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of current and future generations. ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, encompassing 45,000 acres on two islands and a mainland peninsula on the rugged coast of Maine, is a jewel of granite mountains, filigreed coastlines, unique cultural resources, dazzling night skies, and precious communities of plant and animal life. Drawing more than 2.5 million visitors each year, Acadia is one of the ten most popular national parks in the U.S. It is also the first national park created entirely by private donations of land. Advance Praise for Creating Acadia National Park: The Biography of George Bucknam Dorr "George B. Dorr has always been more myth than man. He is seen off in the distance striding purposefully along a trail, or standing, pensively, atop a mountain ridge looking to the distant horizon. Known locally as the father of Acadia, George Dorr was largely unknown nationally until now. With this biography, Dr. Ronald Epp eloquently brings George Dorr's life and accomplishments onto a national stage. Weaving threads of the cultural, intellectual, and historical milieu in which Dorr lived, Epp's writing is both scholarly and engaging. "From Dorr's background as a member of an important family of proper Bostonians, Epp traces the tapestry of events and individuals who shaped Dorr's thinking and work, culminating in the creation of a national park. We are constantly reminded of George Dorr's accomplishments with every walk or hike through Acadia; we marvel at him even more when turning every page of Epp's well researched and fascinating account." -Rebecca Cole-Will, Acadia National Park Chief of Resource Management "A wonderful gift for all who love Acadia, bringing to life the man who, more than any other, was responsible for the park's creation and early growth. We also learn about the many others, unknown today, whose support and expertise were indispensable, and how the creation of Acadia fits into the story of our other national parks. Based on wide-ranging research, Epp describes Dorr's upbringing, education, wide-ranging family and social connections, and preservation philosophy, all of which played a crucial role in the Acadia story. http://www.librarycamden.org/event/creating-acadia-national-park-august-16/ 7/24/2016 Upcoming Events "Creating Acadia National Park" August 16 | Camden Public Library Page 4 of 5 Even those who know Acadia well will learn much from this valuable book." -William C. 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ICAL=1&TRIBE_DISPLAY=) DETAILS Date: August 16 (2016-08-16) Time: 7:00 pm 8:00 pm (2016-08-16) Event Category: Adults Calendar (http://www.librarycamden.org/events/category/adults/) RELATED EVENTS http://www.librarycamden.org/event/creating-acadia-national-park-august-16/ 7/24/2016 Camden : Themes 1. Monthly Report, -read NPS- obit. 2. Evolution of my intend (pg2) 3. Ward Ford Paper Grandfather m the Brain? (33) A 4. Dorr's (ps s) + Manachusetts TOR/Champlain 5. Dorr's writing (pq.6) Society 6. Legacy (pg. 7) 7. Four Archival Disemeries A. Howard at Castle Howand B. Eliot at Come Estate C. Deasy-hyany at Chopman Archir D. Peters at Hale-Homilin, 4/30/2016 XFINITY Connect: Inbox (80) Hello, Guest Shop/Upgrade My Account Support My XFINITY Sign Out Email usage: 10% of 10 GB Search Mail Search Email Voice Address Book Calendar Text Messaging Preferences Help RE: Dorr biogra Mailboxes Close New Get Mail Reply Reply to All Forward Delete Move Spam Print Action Inbox (80) RE: FW: Event Speaker Inquiry Camden Public Library Sent Sent By: Ken Gross On: Apr 04/29/16 3:58 PM CANP Index To: Ronald Epp Drafts OK -- of those dates, only August 16 will work, so let's make it Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 pm! Spam Trash I will post this next week and let you know what else I might need for the text & photos for the pr Acadia Centennial P Thanks again for your offer, Ken Acadia Copyedit ANPFindingAid1113 Original Message CANP From: Ronald Epp [mailto:eppster2@comcast.net] CANP Images Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 3:11 PM To: Ken Gross CANP Cover Subject: Re: FW: Event Speaker Inquiry Camden Public Library CANP Final1 CANP Final2 Hi, Good to hear from you. Thanks for the invite. June dates will not work. July 7 & 21, Aug. 4, 16, ar CANP Proofs CANP Talks What works on yourend? CCC Garden dedica Best, PROM FIDNE Bio2008 (31) Chapman Ron Sponsored Links by Tabouia CI IR Ronald H. Epp, Ph.D. 532 Sassafras Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042 717-272-0801 eppster2@comcast.net Original Message From: Ken Gross https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/mail?app=mail#8 1/1 5/11/2016 XFINITY Connect XFINITY Connect eppster2@comcast.net + Font Size = RE: Event Speaker Inquiry From : Nikki Maounis Wed, Apr 13, 2016 04:52 PM Subject : RE: Event Speaker Inquiry To : 'Ronald Epp' Thanks for your email. I have forwarded it to Ken Gross, our Programs Director, who will be in touch.. Sounds like an interesting book and program! Hope to meet you this summer. Nikki Maounis Camden Public Library From: Ronald Epp [mailto:eppster2@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:48 PM To: inmaounis@librarycamden.org Subject: Event Speaker Inquiry Dear Ms. Maounis: As a retired academic library director and frequent visitor to the Camden Public Library, I ask you to consider me for a library talk during this 2016 centennial of the National Park Service--which is also the centennial of Acadia National Park. On April 1st my biography of the "Father of Acadia," George B. Dorr, was published by the Friends of Acadia as part of their contribution to the year long celebrations on Mount Desert Island. On April 7th the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor hosted my book launch which attracted several hundred residents. Having agreed to speak at four Hancock County libraries in the months of July and August, I wondered whether you might host a talk at that time on issues I raise in Creating Acadia National Park: A Biography of George B. Dorr. I've attached a copy of the publisher promotional material. Book reviews have already appeared in The Mount Desert Islander (3.31.16) and the Bangor Daily News (4.8.2016). I look forward to hearing from you. All the Best, https://web.mail.comcast.net/zimbra/h/printmessage?id=364336&tz=America/New_York&xima 1/2