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Photocopy of Salem Towne Map of Western Mount Desert Island (1808) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Map	Other, Maps Other, Mount Desert Island Other, Surveyors		1807	Photocopy of Salem Towne Map of Western Mount Desert Island (1808) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14248 Type: Map Subject: Other, Maps Other, Mount Desert Island Other, Surveyors Date: 1807 Description: This is a photocopy of the earliest known map of the eastern part of Mount Desert Island. The map shows the 1807 survey by John Peters of the French land grant to the De Gregoires and the acreages then sold to settlers. The original is in the Bar Harbor Historical Society. Inscription: "A Plan of the French grant on Mount Desert the shore to the old settlers' lots from a Plan taken by John Peters Esq., the remainder of the Survey taken by me, John Peters, Blue Hill, 1807." The map is approx. 51" in length and 30 wide. [show more]
The Columbian Dictionary of the English Language: Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Dictionary Other, English	Alexander, Caleb	August 1800.	The Columbian Dictionary of the English Language: Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14169 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Dictionary Other, English Creator: Alexander, Caleb Publisher: Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews Date: August 1800.
A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy and Continuation. Vol. II of The Works of Laurence Sterne, complete in eight volumes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Europe Other, Travel	Sterne, Laurence	1800	A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy and Continuation. Vol. II of The Works of Laurence Sterne, complete in eight volumes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14124 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Europe Other, Travel Creator: Sterne, Laurence Publisher: John Taylor Date: 1800 Description: Loaned by Mrs. A.S. Joy, Nov., 62 inscribed inside front cover.
1808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Map			1808	1808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14066 Type: Map Date: 1808 Description: Original map of the western part of Mount Desert Island as surveyed by Salem Town in 1808. Shows the original land holdings of earliest settlers. This map had been in the possession of the descendants of Abraham Somes, who came from Gloucester, MA in 1761 as the first permanent white settler on MDI. John Allen Somes (1872-1930) gave the original map to the Historical Society. It was probably one of the first gifts to the Society, which was founded in 1929. [show more]
1808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808: DVD copy Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Map			1808	1808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808: DVD copy Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14065 Type: Map Date: 1808 Description: Original map of the western part of Mount Desert Island as surveyed by Salem Town in 1808. Shows the original land holdings of earliest settlers. This map had been in the possession of the descendants of Abraham Somes, who came from Gloucester, MA in 1761 as the first permanent white settler on MDI. John Allen Somes (1872-1930) gave the original map to the Historical Society. It was probably one of the first gifts to the Society, which was founded in 1929. This record is a DVD which contains copies of the map in a digital format. If a printed image of these is made, it is suggested that the image be taken from the disc copy of the photos for higher resolution. It is possible that the image cataloged in Past Perfect database has been made smaller for storage purposes. [show more]
Annotated John Peters map of 1807 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Map			1807	Annotated John Peters map of 1807 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14063 Type: Map Date: 1807 Description: Annotated photocopy (poor quality) and copy of the John Peters map of 1807, showing DeGregoire property.
A New System of Domestic Cookery. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Cookery	By a Lady	1807.	A New System of Domestic Cookery. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13777 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Cookery Creator: By a Lady Publisher: Andrews and Cummings and L. Blake Date: 1807.
Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album	Other, Albums		1800’s	Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13506 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album Subject: Other, Albums Date: 1800’s Description: Red velvet cabinet card/photo album, with “Album” written in silver metal on the cover. Size 10.25 X 8 X 2.5 There are also three inch metal plates on the edge where the missing clasp was. Sixteen leaves with space for one photo each. In the album are cabinet cards #997-863-1033 to 997-886-1056.
Sampler Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler			1806	Sampler Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12871 Type: Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler Date: 1806 Description: Blue linen (?) sampler, approx. 10" x 12" done in 1806. Stitches are in red and yellow thread, but colors may have faded; red stitches remain most true. The fabric is faded and there are holes at the corners. Made by Judith Somes in 1806. She was born September 16, 1796, married Capt. Eben Babson Sept. 11, 1815, and died Nov. 4, 1880. She is buried in Brookside Cemetery.
The Massachusetts Missionary Magazine... Vol. IV Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Missionaries Other, Religious books		1806	The Massachusetts Missionary Magazine... Vol. IV Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12675 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Missionaries Other, Religious books Publisher: E. Lincoln (printer) Date: 1806 Description: "...containing religious and interesting communications, calculated to edify Christians, and inform the rising generation." Note on cover indicates society instituted in 1796 JS Somes signed title page. Note on first title page: "Found in my greatgrandfather's room, Mount Desert Maine (Somesville). He was Abraham III. Virginia Somes Sanderson."
Moral Amusement Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Moral & ethical aspects		1808	Moral Amusement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12674 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Moral & ethical aspects Publisher: Ezekiel Goodale Date: 1808 Description: "Intended for the instruction and mental improvement of young ladies and gentlemen, being a selection from the most approved authors." First Hallowell Edition. Exec. Directory Tim Garrity asked that this be kept as he is interested in the subject. (AB, 01/26/2015)
Edward: Various Views of Human Nature Vol I and II Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Philosophy	Moore, John	1801.	Edward: Various Views of Human Nature Vol I and II Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12663 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Philosophy Creator: Moore, John Publisher: T.B. Jansen and Co. Date: 1801. Description: "Taken from Life and Manners, Chiefly in England." Vol. I and Vol. II are separate volumes.
Saddle Bags Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Cargo Carrier, Saddlebag	Other, Medical personnel Other, Somesville		1800 ca	Saddle Bags Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12419 Type: Object, Cargo Carrier, Saddlebag Subject: Other, Medical personnel Other, Somesville Date: 1800 ca Description: Hand sewn saddle bags. Contained paper packages of medicine and old bottles. Belonged to Dr. Kendall Kittredge (1773-1857), first doctor on Mount Desert Island.
Pelorus Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Compass Card, Pelorus			1808c.	Pelorus Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12176 Type: Object, Compass Card, Pelorus Date: 1808c. Description: Used by Salem Town, surveyor, to survey Mount Desert Island. Compass Fleur-de-lîs to north and eagle to west. Marked in center, “Aaron Reed Boston”. (Did not see this marking, 10/23/2014, ACB)
Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fastener, Bolt	Other, Quarrying Other, Tools & implements		mid 1800s ?	Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12066 Type: Object, Fastener, Bolt Subject: Other, Quarrying Other, Tools & implements Date: mid 1800s ? Description: Large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond Fire Road in Pretty Marsh; relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith002.47 (archived in flat file).
Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fastener, Bolt			mid 1800s ?	Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12065 Type: Object, Fastener, Bolt Date: mid 1800s ? Description: large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond fire Road in Pretty Marsh, "O" relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47 (archived in flat file)
Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Fastener, Bolt			mid 1800s ?	Bolt Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11999 Type: Object, Fastener, Bolt Date: mid 1800s ? Description: large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond fire Road in Pretty Marsh"O"relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47 (archived in flat file)
Charles Kittredge Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph	Other, Portrait photographs	Towne, Boston	1800's	Charles Kittredge Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8691 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph Subject: Other, Portrait photographs Creator: Towne, Boston Date: 1800's Description: Black and white cabinet card of Charles Kittredge. He is a balding man with white mustache. He wears a three piece suit, white shirt with stand-up collar and a polka dotted necktie. Card is marked: Towne Portrait Studio, 425 Washington St., Boston, Mass. On the back of the card is the following handwritten inscription: Charles F. Kittredge, born January 18th, 1826 in Brattleboro, Vermont. Son of Nath. Kittredge, Jr., great grandson of Jonathan Kittredge who died in Westminster, VT. about 1800, who was son of Joseph, he being son of Dr. John Kittredge whose father settled in [Belle?] Mass 1660 and born in London 1630 and died in 1676. [show more]
Statement of James Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record	Other, Estates		3/27/1800	Statement of James Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3593 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record Subject: Other, Estates Date: 3/27/1800 Description: Statement of amount paid by James Somes' father, Abraham Somes Sr to James for work. He worked for $12 per month for five years On back states "James Somes aut? against father's estate".
Case of Surveying Instruments Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Surveying Instrument	Object, Surveying Equipment Other, Tools & implements		circa 1808	Case of Surveying Instruments Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3413 Type: Object, Surveying Instrument Subject: Object, Surveying Equipment Other, Tools & implements Date: circa 1808 Description: Used by Salem Town, surveyor, to survey Mount Desert Island. Small black case lined with printed paper. Contains nine sections for surveying instruments. Case contains - brass protractor, 2 brass dividers, 3 unidentified instruments. Hinged top broken and reattached with string. NOTE: by 2005, there appeared to be only 5 instruments in the case.
Christening Gown Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown			c 1802	Christening Gown Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3409 Type: Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown Date: c 1802 Description: White gown. Two buttons on back. Back and front embroidered with roses and sunflowers. Hem embroidered with small flowers and branches. Pencil marks inside left opening in back, “E74/300”. Donor info - worn by Bloomfield Richmond Smith in 1802.
Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album	Other, Photograph albums		1800’s	Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3277 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album Subject: Other, Photograph albums Date: 1800’s Description: Small photo album with wooden covers. The front is painted black, with the brown wood as a border. Within is an intricate picture of a woman standing in a pond wearing a skirt and large brimmed hat, holding a bushel of hay in her left arm. Varying shades of wood make up the image, and the lines are carved in. The back is wood with a thin black border and “NICE” printed in the middle. There are six thick, gold edged leaves with space for photos on each side. There are seven tin-type photos, #999-816-3900 to #999-822-3906. It has a brass clasp. The front cover is detached, and much of the binding is missing. [show more]
Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album	Other, Photograph albums		late 1800’s	Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3276 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album Subject: Other, Photograph albums Date: late 1800’s Description: Photo / cabinet card album with a faded green velvet cover. On the cover is a metal design that has two flowers in the background and “ALBUM” written on a scroll across the front in woven letters. There are sixteen gold edged leaves. The green pages have a design with a curtain in the top left, flowers, and a spider web in the bottom right. Fourteen of them have space for one picture on each side and are occupied, the last two have spaces for four pictures on each side and are empty. There is a metal clasp with two small springs on it. It contains photos #999-823-3907 to 999-849-3933. Cabinet cards from P.8 to P.23 and P.28 in this album are all young men wearing similar uniform jackets and vests. A few are identified as being from Coburn Classical Institute, 1891. Coburn Classical Institute was a preparatory school in Waterville, Me. [show more]
Tooth Extractor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor	Other, Dental equipment & supplies Other, Teeth		circa 1800	Tooth Extractor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3155 Type: Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor Subject: Other, Dental equipment & supplies Other, Teeth Date: circa 1800 Description: Wooden handle, iron tool. Resembles corkscrew handle with hinged hook at end which tightens around the tooth.
Tax Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record	Other, Taxes		1803	Tax Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2461 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record Subject: Other, Taxes Date: 1803 Description: Tax Records, Richard Heath Tax Collector Town of Mt. Desert

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