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Road Map, Mount Desert Island, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • 1934
Road Map, Mount Desert Island, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Road Map, Mount Desert Island, Maine. 1934. Compiled by Waldron Bates, Edward L. Rand, and Herbert Jacques.
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Odd Fellows
  • People
  • 1/1/1934
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black ledger with I.O.O.F. Minute Book and Symbol embossed on cover. Includes record of minutes of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1934 - 1937
158th Company CCC
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • 1936
158th Company CCC
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
158th Company Civilian Conservation Corps, Great Pond Acadia National Park Camp No. 2110, Southwest Harbor, Maine Oct. 20 1936 Frame made by George F. Tuttle
158th Company CCC
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1938
158th Company CCC
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of the 158th Company Civilian Conservation Corps, Leaders Club approximately 1938. Slip of paper identifying individuals taped to the glass. Frame created by George F. Tuttle.
Sanders & Scott Properties & Environs
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • 1938
Sanders & Scott Properties & Environs
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Blueprint-like map showing east side of Somes Harbour [sic] based on USCG Survey. Sheep Island Bar of Pryor's Island, Hamor, Sanders, Scott, Thomas, and Bordeaux properties are located. Six black and white photos are pasted to the top portion; arrows on blueprint indicate the directions of the photos. There is a 2" X 3" hole on the map.
1931 E. S. Dana speech on Seal Harbor history to Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Organizations
  • Other, Civic leaders
  • Other, Historic parks
  • Other, Historic sites
  • Other, History
  • Other, Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society
  • Other, Speechwriting
  • Other, Villages
  • 1931
Description:
Envelope addressed to Mrs. A.C. Brown of Cleveland, Ohio, and an enclosed typewritten copy of a speech (6 pages) by E.S. Dana which was delivered at a meeting of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society in 1931. Discusses the early history of the village and includes references to John Clement (first settler of the village in 1809), Charles Clement, Edward Dunham, George Stebbins, George Cooksey, Mr. Dane, Mr. Griswold, Glencove Hotel, John Rockefeller, Professor Rowland, Seaside Casino, Presidents Eliot and Gilman. Describes the development plans of and subsequent breakdown of George Cooksey; the efforts of George Stebbins to carry out Cooksey's plans. paths and roads of Seal Harbor, Jordan Pond House and Thomas MacIntire. [show more]
Chest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chest
  • 1935c.
Chest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lid lifts to reveal shallow space. Two drawers underneath. Sits on four legs. Donor info - was given to donor as a wedding present 61 years ago. Donor used it for odds and ends and thread.
Letter from Ed S. Dana
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Sept. 13, 1931
Letter from Ed S. Dana
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This is a two page letter written on four sides to May from E.S. Dana. The date on the letter is Sept. 13, 1931. The letterhead reads EDGECLIFF, Seal Harbor, Maine. and envelope with the orchid pictures
Letter (1937) from William Iselin & Co. to Samuel Atkins Eliot re: Clifton Dock
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Clifton Dock
  • Other, Huntington Road
  • Other, Village Improvement Society
  • William Iselin & Co.
  • 1937
Description:
Photocopy of an Oct. 19, 1937 letter from William Iselin & Co. to Samuel Atkins Eliot re Cllfton House dock, parking and beach. Refers to discussions with Loren Kimball about Kimball's management of the dock and floats and role that the Village Improvement Society should have. 2 pages.
Samuel Atkins Eliot on improvements needed to Northeast Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Other, Athletic fields
  • Other, Chambers of commerce
  • 1937
Description:
Photocopy of undated remarks by Samuel Atkins Eliot at a Northeast Harbor meeting in 1939. The remarks concern plans for improving the town and relating primarily to the harbor. Transcribed by Michael McGiffert. NEH Library has the original copy. 2 pages
All This And Heaven Too
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Rachel Field
  • 1938
All This And Heaven Too
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Town Map, Town of Mt. Desert
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • 1937
Town Map, Town of Mt. Desert
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Town map for Mt. Desert, Maine 1937. Prentiss and Carlisle Co., printed for the zoning committee of the town planning committee
Purse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse
  • 1938c.
Purse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black fabric flower-embroidered purse with handles and gold fabric lining. Measures 9" X 10." Belonged to Mrs. Isaac Roberts, Sydney Roberts Rockefeller's grandmother. Note with purse says it was from Aunt Rebecca's collection and handmade by a Mrs. Stanley when she was in her 90's.
Marriage Memory Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement
  • 1937
Marriage Memory Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Marriage Memory Book of Ernest Stanley and Georgia Somes Smith, 11 May 1937.
LaRue Spiker Report Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Documentary Card, Report Card
  • Object, Art
  • Other, Artists
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • 1933
LaRue Spiker Report Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard adressed to Miss LaRue Spiker, Gridley Street, Bushnell, Illinois Postmarked Minneapolis Minn. Dec. 22 at 2 PM On Back: Pre-Shakes., Drama, Grade A, Thank you From LaRue Spiker Personal Papers/Family Papers
LaRue Spiker Report Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Documentary Card, Report Card
  • Object, Art
  • Other, Artists
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • 1933
LaRue Spiker Report Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard adressed to Miss LaRue Spiker, Bushnell, Illinois Postmarked Minneapolis Minn. Dec. 23 at 1 PM On Back: Botany, Exam 91, Grade A, Thank you From LaRue Spiker Personal Papers/Family Papers
Newsclipping: “Summer daughter of Maine, Elinor Wylie, wrote Mount Desert beauty into immortal literature” August 7, 1937
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Writers
  • People
  • 1937
Description:
Newsclipping: Lewiston Journal Illustrated Magazine “Summer daughter of Maine, Elinor Wylie, wrote Mount Desert beauty into immortal literature” August 7, 1937. Photocopy. Previously accessioned as **0741, Object Id 011.FIC.77.2
Newsclipping - Bar Harbor Times “Dr. R.L. Grindle dies Aged 88” April 29, 1930.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Obituary
  • 1930
Description:
Newsclipping - Bar Harbor Times “Dr. R.L. Grindle dies Aged 88” April 29, 1930. Previously accessioned as **0747, Object Id 011.FIC.77.1
The Whispering Pines, Bowdoin College alumni magazine, Sept.1933
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Bowdoin Alumni Fund
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Schools
  • 9/1/1933
Description:
The Whispering Pines, September,1933. Bowdoin College alumni Magazine. 28 pages. Previously archived as 016.FIC.004.1
Typed notes by LaRue Spiker, of ‘Florida Wild Life’ by Charles Torrey Simpson, 1932.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note
  • Other, Writers
  • 1932
Description:
Typed notes by LaRue Spiker, of ‘Florida Wild Life’ by Charles Torrey Simpson, 1932. Research for an article. Previously accessioned as **1985, Object Id 2001.1985
Note by LaRue Spiker, taken from a book about Florida, 1939.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note
  • Other, Writers
  • 1939
Description:
Note by LaRue Spiker, taken from a book about Florida, published in 1939. Research for an article.
Typed notes by LaRue Spiker - Extracts from ‘Florida: The Most Southernmost State’
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note
  • Other, Writers
  • 1939
Description:
Typed notes by LaRue Spiker - Extracts from ‘Florida: The Most Southernmost State’, published 1939. Research for an article. 4 pages. Previously accessioned as **1989, Object Id 2001.1989
Hand-Written Poem
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Maine
  • Other, Poetry
  • Walter E. Guthrie
  • 1932
Hand-Written Poem
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Hand-written poem, "Maine"
Lady in white lacy dress
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • People
  • Chalmers
  • 1900-1930
  • Bangor ME
Lady in white lacy dress
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Portrait of woman with dark curly hair pulled back. Wearing white lacy dress--sort of coat over blouse for top. Lots of lace detail. Inscription on bottom of casing reads “Dorothy Earnes.”
Carrie M. Kinney
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • People
  • Perry Studio
  • 1930
  • Bangor ME
Carrie M. Kinney
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Albumen print of woman with dark, curly, short (just over ears) hair. Wearing dark blouse with lace/cutouts near neckline, v-neck style. Also wearing brooch at neckline, string of large pearls, and dark rimmed glasses. Inscription on back reads “Love Carrie M. Kinney, Old Town, May 1930”