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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.
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.
Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative		1918c.	Sound, Mount Desert, Maine	Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8518 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative Date: 1918c. Place: Sound, Mount Desert, Maine Description: Caleb Tracy pulling baby carriage. Outside James Richardson Homestead (Fair Oaks Farm).
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative		1910		President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8516 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative Date: 1910 Description: Negative of photo showing President Taft and party on pier in Bar Harbor, with sailboat and Bar Island in distance. Written on the back of the photograph from which this negative was likely made was: "John E. Bunker and President Taft." (Note on sleeve of negative.)
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print		1910		President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17841 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Date: 1910 Description: Print from a negative made of a photograph that is not in the MDIHS collection. Scene is of U.S. President Taft and party walking up the pier toward Bar Harbor Inn in 1910. Bar Island and a sailboat are in the background. Original photograph had "John E. Bunker and President Taft" written on the back. (from note on negative sleeve).
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print		c. 1911		Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1640 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Date: c. 1911 Description: Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard Ripples Road, Mount Desert c. 1911 Photo contributed by Susan Hayward.
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print		Circa 1911		Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1643 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Date: Circa 1911 Description: Mr.and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard Ripples Road. circa 1911. Photo contributed by Susan Hayward.
Del Richardson's House Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print		c. 1910		Del Richardson's House Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1641 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Date: c. 1910 Description: Del Richardon's House c. 1910 Photo contributed by Susan Hayward. on Beech Hill Road owned by Charlie Richardson as of 2017.
Set of 6 photos of the steamer "Norumbega" aground at Clark Point, 1912 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print		1912		Set of 6 photos of the steamer "Norumbega" aground at Clark Point, 1912 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11402 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Date: 1912 Description: Set of 6 photos of the steamer "Norumbega" aground at Clark Point, Southwest Harbor in 1912. Mounted on black construction paper.
Film Production on Sand Beach Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Unknown	1917		Film Production on Sand Beach Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8913 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Creator: Unknown Date: 1917 Description: Four photographs mounted on black construction paper from a 1917 film production on Sand Beach.

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