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Claremont Hotel Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Claremont Hotel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12395 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is one of six 8 by 10 inch black and white photographs which are COPIES of Ballard photographs used in an exhibit from around 2001. The source of these prints is marked Jaylene. This photograph is of the Claremont Hotel from the water. There is a rowboat in the foreground. The float is in at the dock. The boat house is in the photo but without the deck it has now. The trees come up to the lawn hiding one house on the right side of the picture. Another house is more in view to the right of the hidden house. This is white with dormers. The original of this photo --and possibly the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. [show more]
Wm. Keene at Manset Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Ballard, W.H.	Mount Desert, Maine	Wm. Keene at Manset Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2296 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Creator: Ballard, W.H. Place: Mount Desert, Maine Description: A digital .tif image of the schooner, William Keene, unloading at the Manset dock. This photo was found in the collection, on a CD --01/28/2014. Source and provenance are unknown. Two images are attached to this record: smaller jpg file and .tif in the Larger Image data folder.
Row Boat Overturned Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Row Boat Overturned Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13437 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This photograph is printed on a mat. There is an overturned punt in the foreground, a tree-lined shore, and a building on the right center of the picture. The caption on the back reads, "Mt. Desert Island Scene".
Cliff Rich and Nephew working on a Skiff in Bass Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Cliff Rich and Nephew working on a Skiff in Bass Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13436 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This picture offers a clear view of the inside of a boat shop. Tools are hanging on the walls and the skiff in progress is perched on sawbucks. Ralph Stanley said this is a picture of Bob Rich's father, Cliff Rich. The other person is an adult named Eddie Hamblen. Meredith Hutchins and Emma Richards agree with Ralph's identification. Both women are members of the Rich family. Even though Paul Stubing said this is a photograph of Bobby Rich and his nephew working on a skiff in Bass Harbor, we have since found out through local people that it is Cliff Rich, Bob's father. [show more]
Duplicate of #7-The Old Coast Guard Station in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Duplicate of #7-The Old Coast Guard Station in Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17138 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This photograph is not in album #18 as its number would suggest because it is a duplicate of #7 in Album #17.
Loading Fish Meal onto the William Keene Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Loading Fish Meal onto the William Keene Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13463 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: Paul Stubing indicated that this is a photograph of the "William Keene" taken around 1938-1940. He said it shows loading fish meal probably for the Belfast chicken farms. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Loading Fish Meal at Southwest Harbor, Maine. 1938-1940 . William Keene". There are two men loading. On the left side of the picture are two bags waiting to be loaded (on the makeshift bridge).
Boat Plans Posted in a Workshop Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Boat Plans Posted in a Workshop Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13200 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This black and white photo is believed to be a Ballard. It is a birdseye view of inside a boat workshop. There are boat plans posted on a pegboard in the left foreground. A ceiling light is hanging in the center foreground.
Two Men Working on the Planking of a Boat Inside a Boat Shop Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Two Men Working on the Planking of a Boat Inside a Boat Shop Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13203 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is an 8 by 10 Ballard photo of two men working on the planking of a wooden vessel inside a boat shed. One man has a cap with a visor . Both wear glasses. This resembles a Ballard photo which appeared in the 2007 summer exhibit at the Sound Schoolhouse.
Construction of a Dragger at Southwest Boat Corporation Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Construction of a Dragger at Southwest Boat Corporation Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13204 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is an 8 by 10 inch photograph of the construction of a dragger at Southwest Boat Corporation. It is a copy of one of a construction series in the Paul Stubing Ballard collection. There is a crane on the left side of the photo. There is a house on the right side of the photo in the upper corner. It looks like it is a winter scene with snow on the ground. On the back of the photo is written: S.W. Boat Yard "The Judith Rose". [show more]
Man Working on Double-ended Rowboat in Boat Shed Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Man Working on Double-ended Rowboat in Boat Shed Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13205 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is an 8 by 10 inch photograph of a wooden double-ended white rowboat being worked on by one man in a boat shop. The man is wearing a hat and has glasses. There are wood shavings on the floor.
Women watching boat race Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Women watching boat race Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17829 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: Enlargement of W.H. Ballard's photograph of women seated on rocks overlooking yacht races.
View of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		View of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13208 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This photograph is taken from a beach on an island looking towards the mountains of Mount Desert Island. There is a schooner underway in the background. The water is calm, flat like a mirror.
Yacht With Rowboat Sailing along the Shore Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Yacht With Rowboat Sailing along the Shore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13210 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photograph of a larger sailing vessel with four sails flying. The middle sail is gaff-rigged. There are three people in the stern and another person on the bow. Her hull is white and there are five portholes on her port side.
Cruising The Maine Coast Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Cruising The Maine Coast Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13212 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photograph of two larger sailing vessels underway. The one on the right is a schooner. Both boats are towing rowboats as is the custom when cruising. The shoreline on the right of the picture is brightened by the reflection of the sun.
Cygnet (another shot of the friendship sloop in photo 007.19.205) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Cygnet (another shot of the friendship sloop in photo 007.19.205) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13213 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: The friendship "Cygnet" is sailing by the side of Greenings Island looking towards the Manset Shore. She is heeled over and her sails are full. The same two males as in photo #007.19.205 are on board. The younger person is at the tiller in this picture. The water in the foreground is choppy.
"Cygnet" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		"Cygnet" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13214 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photograph of the friendship sloop called "Cygnet". She is sailing on a port tack towards the opening of Somes Sound. Jesuit Field is visible in the background. There are two males on board. The older of the two is wearing a checked, possibly woolen , long-sleeved shirt.
"Henchman" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		"Henchman" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13215 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a photograph taken in Northeast Harbor. The motor yacht "Henchman" is in the foreground tied to a float. There is another motor yacht to her stern. On the other side of the float are two sailboats. To the center right is an International One Class Design sailboat underway. In the background are many boats riding at anchor.
Yacht Against Low Land Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Yacht Against Low Land Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13216 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: The boat in this photograph seems to be the same one as in #007.19.202. She is two masted and flying five sails. The middle sail is gaff-rigged. She is white-hulled and has a rowboat strapped midships above the cabin. There is another boat in the background. The shore is low lying (without mountains).
White Yacht Against Dark Sky Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		White Yacht Against Dark Sky Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13217 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: Paul Stubing called this photograph "White Yacht Against Dark Sky". She is heeling on a starboard tack.
Yachting in Western Way (Similar to #007.19.193) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Yachting in Western Way (Similar to #007.19.193) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13218 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: The caption on the back of the photograph reads " Yachting in Western Way Off S.W. Harbor, Me." Jesuit Field can be seen in the background. There are two schooners underway. The one on the right has a dark hull and light topsides while the one on the left is white. The dimensions of this picture are 5 inches by 6 and three quarters.
Mixed Racing Classes Off Seal Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Mixed Racing Classes Off Seal Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13221 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This was a gift from Paul Stubing. It is a race off Seal Harbor. There is a mixture of racing classes represented in this picture. There are A boats, Internationals and a wooden bullseye. It could be the start of the race.
Stewart Warners Design Built for Rev. Malcolm McDuffie Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Stewart Warners Design Built for Rev. Malcolm McDuffie Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13223 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: Paul Stubing said the boat second from the left was designed by Stewart Warner and built for Rev. Malcolm McDuffie in Connecticut. Warner called it his "jackass rig" but wanted to try it out. There are four other sailboats visible in this picture. The one on the far left is a schooner with a dark hull and sails which look old, darkened over time. The boat in the right foreground is #3 International One Design. This picture has smaller dimensions than most of the other pictures in this collection. It measures 5inches by 6 and three quarters. [show more]
Sailing Schooner off MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Sailing Schooner off MDI Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13222 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This sailing schooner is underway off MDI towing a dinghy. She has MDI off her port side. Her hull is white and her topsides are painted a dark color. There is a life ring mounted on her starboard side.
Sailing Schooner and Clouds Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Sailing Schooner and Clouds Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13239 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: This is a picture of a schooner underway towing a rowboat. The lighting is darker and the reflection of the sun on the water is giving it a sparkling effect. The scattered cloud formations offer an "artistic" contrast to the sailboat shrouded in shadows. This photograph is damaged. There is a crease which runs down the center which can be seen when it is held up.
Fleet Race? Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Ballard, W.H.		Fleet Race? Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13240 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Ballard, W.H. Description: Paul Stubing thought that Ralph Stanley's uncle might be on the center yacht. In this photograph many sailboats of different classes are gathered in the Southwest Harbor area. It could be just before the start of the race.

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