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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Description:
Four photographs mounted on black construction paper from a 1917 film production on Sand Beach.