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Dennysville Wildlife Refuge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Women's History
  • Spiker, LaRue
Dennysville Wildlife Refuge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Draft of article by LaRue Spiker for unknown publication. No Date. Dennysville Wildlife Refuge by LaRue Spiker. 4 page. Previously accessioned as **1178, Object Id **1178, 013.FIC.30.26
Inventory of Real Estate of Abraham Somes Senior
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, List, Inventory
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Estates
  • Other, Land
  • 1819?
Inventory of Real Estate of Abraham Somes Senior
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small booklet of real estate of Abraham Somes, land, animals owned, content of home such as featherbed, clothing and values Back page adds up estate in two different ways indicates that the estate was valued at $1332.?? in one column and $1330.?? in other column
Unique Features in Forest Growh of MDI Found in Study Completed by Ecologist
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Forests
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/9/1961
Description:
Article deals with the study of Mt. Desert Island forest by ecologist, Dr. Ronald Davis. Tree, bird and mammal species found in these forests are discussed. Previously archived as 012.FIC.029.5
Wagon in Front of Higgins' Store Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • People
  • Structures, Commercial, Store
  • Transportation, Carriage
  • Mount Desert, Somesville
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Wagon in Front of Higgins' Store Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Horse and wagon parked on the street in front of the F.J. Higgins store. People Mentioned: F. J. Higgins Black and white
Mount Desert House Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • People
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
  • Transportation, Carriage
  • Allen
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Mount Desert House Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Tourists and a horse and buggy on the grounds of the Mount Desert House in Somesville, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Mt. Desert House/ Somesville" in black pen. Black and white
Women with Horse and Carriage Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Transportation, Carriage
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Women with Horse and Carriage Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two women with hats in a carriage pulled by a horse. Black and white
Fish on the Wharf at Southwest Harbor Negative, 1945
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other
  • People
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1945
  • Southwest Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Fish on the Wharf at Southwest Harbor Negative, 1945
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Men handle a load of fish at the wharf in Southwest Harbor, ME. Black and white
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
Three Lobstermen at Hampton Harbor Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Nature, Animals, Shellfish, Lobsters
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
  • People
  • Armsden, Douglas
  • Hampton Harbor NH
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Three Lobstermen at Hampton Harbor Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Three lobstermen just in from the ocean at Hampton Harbor, NH. On back is a stamp from the State of New Hampshire Planning and Development Comm with a handwritten title for the photograph as "Lobster Fishermen in from the ocean at Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire." Black and white
Children at College of the Atlantic Ocean Day Photograph, March 21, 1981
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Events
  • Nature, Animals
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Jacob, John P.
  • 1981-03-21
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Children examine whale bones and other materials at the College of the Atlantic "Ocean Day" on March 21, 1981. Inscription on back reads "College of the Atlantic "Ocean Day" March 21, 1981/ Photo by John Jacob/ Please Return" in blue pen and "John P. Jacob/ COA/ 288-5015" in red pen. Black and white
Ralph Phippen's Lobster Trap Negative, 1937 (1)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Shellfish, Lobsters
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
  • Other
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1937
  • Southwest Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Ralph Phippen's Lobster Trap Negative, 1937 (1)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A lobster is caught in one of Ralph Phippen's traps in Southwest Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Ralph Phippen Black and white
Ralph Phippen's Lobster Trap Negative, 1937 (2)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Shellfish, Lobsters
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
  • Other
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1937
  • Southwest Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Ralph Phippen's Lobster Trap Negative, 1937 (2)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A lobster is caught in one of Ralph Phippen's traps in Southwest Harbor, ME. People Mentioned: Ralph Phippen Black and white
Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Places, Garden
  • Recreation
  • Phillips, Augustus D.
  • 1973
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Thuya Lodge was constructed from 1912-1916 by Boston architect Joseph H. Curtis. The Asticou Terraces were designed by Curtis as a series of paths and shelters from Peabody Drive up to the Lodge. The Garden was constructed and designed in 1956-1961 by Charles K. Savage, trustee of the property upon Curtis' death. Curtis was a summer resident of Northeast Harbor, ME and chose to give Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge, and Thuya Garden to the public. A memorial to Curtis is now found on the grounds. Pictorial map of the Asticou Terraces and the Thuya Lodge and Garden showing the grounds as well as the placement and type of trees. Buildings and animals are also drawn on the map. People Mentioned: Joseph H. Curtis, Paul G. Favour Jr. 1 in. = 20 ft. [show more]
Wendell Gilley in His Studio Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Southwest Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Wendell Gilley in His Studio Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wendell Gilley works in his studio in Southwest Harbor. Inscription on back reads "Wendell Gilley in His S.W. Harbor Studio" in red marker and "(Spiker)" in blue pen." People Depicted: Wendell Gilley Black and white