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Richard Allen Troop Order Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter		United States Army	1919		Richard Allen Troop Order Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19566 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Creator: United States Army Date: 1919 Description: Letter dated 6 April 1919 recognising Sergeant Richard Allen's service in the American Expeditionary Force. Form letter. Form letter from Headquarters, American Expeditionary Force thanking soldiers for their service. Copied signature by General John J. Pershing, general officer commanding the AEF.
Map of Automobile Routes in the State of Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Map			1917		Map of Automobile Routes in the State of Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19468 Type: Map Date: 1917 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Map of all of the automobile roads in the State of Maine back in 1917. The map was created by Maine Automobile Association, Portland, Maine.
Memoir of Sara Tamblyn's 1917 summer in Seal Harbor, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Literary, Memoir			1917		Memoir of Sara Tamblyn's 1917 summer in Seal Harbor, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19340 Type: Publication, Literary, Memoir Date: 1917 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Telling of painter Sara Tamblyn's 1917 summer in Seal Harbor, Maine. Some of those mentioned in her memior Leopold Stokowski, Olga Samaroff, Walter Damrosch, Clara and Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Carlos Salzedo, William Yarrow (husband). 39 typed pages bound in a plastic report cover. This was donated by Marvin Heit. [show more]
Sieur de Monts National Monument Dedication Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Program			August 22, 1916		Sieur de Monts National Monument Dedication Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19234 Type: Document, Program Date: August 22, 1916 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet with copies of the speeches given at the opening of Sieur de Monts National Mounment on August 22, 1916. Addresses by Charles W. Eliot, Hon. John E. Bunker, Hon. L.B. Deasy, Right Rev. William Lawrence, D.D., George B. Door, Dr. Alfred G. Mayer. These speeches were delivered at a meeting held at the Building of the Arts, Bar Harbor, Maine. 22 pages with a faded green cover with black printing. [show more]
Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Guidebook			8/10/1914		Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19228 Type: Publication, Guidebook Date: 8/10/1914 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet showing the Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity printed by the Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Society. Eight pages in length with no maps. Gives written directions on how to access the trails. Trails mentioned: School House Ledge, Hadlock Pond, Upper Hadlock Pond, Brown Mountain, Asticou Hill, Jordan's Pond, Sargent Mountain, Chasm Trail to Giant's Slide, Cadillac Cliff, Western Mountain [show more]
Paths Guide of Mount Desert Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Guidebook			1915		Paths Guide of Mount Desert Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19227 Type: Publication, Guidebook Date: 1915 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet showing the Paths and Trails of Mount Desert Island created by the Village Improvement Societies of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor. Fourtysix pages in length with no maps. Gives written directions on how to access the trails. Also includes heights of mountains, information about boat tours, and mushrooms. [show more]
Mount Desert Bars the Auto Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping			1913		Mount Desert Bars the Auto Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19225 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Date: 1913 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Article from the MP Evening Post 1913 about the decision to not allow automobiles on Mount Desert Island. Gives a bunch of reason to stick with horses and wagons/carriages.
Automobiles The Mount Desert Town Meeting. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Literary, Poem			8/23/1913		Automobiles The Mount Desert Town Meeting. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19221 Type: Publication, Literary, Poem Date: 8/23/1913 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of the reprint from the Bar Harbor Life, August 23, 1913. It is a lenghty poem on the debate and those who spoke at the meeting about the automobile.
An Appeal for the Protectionof the Town of Mount Desert Against Automobiles Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence			1915		An Appeal for the Protectionof the Town of Mount Desert Against Automobiles Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19220 Type: Document, Correspondence Date: 1915 Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of an appeal to those in favor of keeping automobiles off the roads to send money to help offset the costs of those committie members traveling to Augusta to argue against automobiles infront of the State Legislature ahead of the vote. [show more]
Letter to Mrs. L.E. Holmes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence		NEH Golf Club	5/12/1918		Letter to Mrs. L.E. Holmes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19203 Type: Document, Correspondence Creator: NEH Golf Club Date: 5/12/1918 Description: Letter written to L.E. Holmes from Laurie Holmes. Laurie writting to his mother on American YMCA paper. Letter inclues an insert titled Mother's Day 1918 with poems and remberences created by the American YMCA.
Letter to M.L. Allen from Clarence E. Madden, of Bar Harbor. April 24, 1907. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Allen, M.L.		4/24/1917		Letter to M.L. Allen from Clarence E. Madden, of Bar Harbor. April 24, 1907. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11371 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Allen, M.L. Date: 4/24/1917 Description: Letter to M.L. Allen from Clarence E. Madden, of Bar Harbor. April 24, 1907. In reference to Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Madden is not ready to support Peviously archived as 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0429
Death Notice of Lewis Somes Jr Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Obituary	Other, Obituary		5/28/1913		Death Notice of Lewis Somes Jr Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4482 Type: Document, Announcement, Obituary Subject: Other, Obituary Date: 5/28/1913 Description: Death notice, typewritten, of Lewis Somes Jr (1832-1913). See bio material under people
Genealogy of the Pomeroys of Maine and New Brunswick Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Genealogy	Mina E. Pomeroy	1914		Genealogy of the Pomeroys of Maine and New Brunswick Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14802 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Genealogy Creator: Mina E. Pomeroy Date: 1914 Description: Small 4 1/2" X 6" clothbound book containing Pomeroy family history and genealogy.
Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Act	Other, Legislation Other, Toll bridges		03/29/1917		Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2481 Type: Document, Government, Act Subject: Other, Legislation Other, Toll bridges Date: 03/29/1917 Description: Maine Legislative Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District regarding the toll bridge becoming a free bridge. Appears to be original with seal Previously archived as 011.FIC.9.2
Hadlock Family of Little Cranberry Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Codfish Other, Fishing Other, Little Cranberry Island Other, Norwood's Cove Other, Schooners Other, War of 1812		3/31/1917		Hadlock Family of Little Cranberry Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2894 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Codfish Other, Fishing Other, Little Cranberry Island Other, Norwood's Cove Other, Schooners Other, War of 1812 Date: 3/31/1917 Description: BH Times typed copy of article on Hadlock Family and sailing vessels, list of schooners owned by Hadlocks. Norwood's cove battle during War of 1812, Excerpts of log of Sam Hadlock, Tampico, Mexico in 1849 recorded by W.O. Sawtelle Not clear whether all these items were in the BH Times, 8 pp.
Certificate of Honorable Discharge of Arthur Ailworth from the United States Army Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge	Other, Military discharges	United States Army	1/2/1919		Certificate of Honorable Discharge of Arthur Ailworth from the United States Army Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3503 Type: Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge Subject: Other, Military discharges Creator: United States Army Date: 1/2/1919 Description: Official copy of discharge papers for Arthur F. Ailworth. Ailworth was probably a maternal uncle of LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.067.3
Military Hop Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket	Organizations Other, Clubs Other, Community Events		4/30/1915		Military Hop Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4074 Type: Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket Subject: Organizations Other, Clubs Other, Community Events Date: 4/30/1915 Description: “Military Hop, Friday Evening, April 30th, 1915” card to present at the door. Held at Alumni Hall. Probably Alumni Hall is at the University of Maine
Poem by Hollis M. Smith Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Literary, Poem			1912		Poem by Hollis M. Smith Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18710 Type: Publication, Literary, Poem Date: 1912 Description: Poem composed by Hollis M. Smith 1912. Poem is about a horse.
Marriage Certificate for Fred P. Smith and Adeline B. McFarland Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate			July 3, 1911		Marriage Certificate for Fred P. Smith and Adeline B. McFarland Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18670 Type: Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate Date: July 3, 1911 Description: Marriage certificate of Fred P. Smith and Adeline B. McFarland.
YMCA sponsored postcard written by Raymond Somes to Arthur Somes. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Postcard			July 1918		YMCA sponsored postcard written by Raymond Somes to Arthur Somes. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5669 Type: Object, Writing, Postcard Date: July 1918 Description: A YMCA sponsored troop issued postcard from early on in Raymond's time overseas. "Dear Father- Everything O.K. Had a fine trip and am enjoying seeing the world. Raymond"
Postcard from H.L. Tibbets to Arthur Somes. (With envelope) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Postcard			11/7/1918		Postcard from H.L. Tibbets to Arthur Somes. (With envelope) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5670 Type: Object, Writing, Postcard Date: 11/7/1918 Description: "Dear friend Arthur, Just a line from France wishing you the best of health, as I am myself enjoying. I would like to be driving around teh old island to-day if the weather is as good as here, but will not be long before we get back now I think" Written By Private H.L. Tibbets to Raymond Somes's father Arthur.
YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Postcard			04/26/1919		YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5671 Type: Object, Writing, Postcard Date: 04/26/1919 Description: A YMCA troop postcard written by Raymond to his father on what appears to be the day he arrived back in the United States: "Arrived to-day O.K. good trip. Expect to be home soon- Love Raymond"
American History Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book		David Saville Muzzy	1912		American History Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18481 Type: Publication, Book Creator: David Saville Muzzy Date: 1912 Description: 1 copy David Saville Muzzy textbook American History. Names of H.S. Craig and Robert K. Bolick written on inside front cover.
Secretary's Book, GAR Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger			1916c.		Secretary's Book, GAR Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3531 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger Date: 1916c. Description: 7" x 8" booklet that includes oath for becoming member; list of charter members; and scanty minutes of meetings. Most of the pages are blank.
Jones Tracy at Richardson Homestead Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative	People	Unknown	1917	Sound, Mount Desert, Maine	Jones Tracy at Richardson Homestead Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10453 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative Subject: People Creator: Unknown Date: 1917 Place: Sound, Mount Desert, Maine Description: From left to right - Bloomfield Richardson, Ralph Tracy and Jones Tracy at Richardson Homestead (Oakland Farm of Fair Oaks Farm) splitting wood. Object has not been renumbered because as of 1/13/2022 the object could not be located.

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