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Early Pleasures and Pastimes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Recreation
  • Kalman, Bobbie
  • 1992
Early Pleasures and Pastimes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Green Grows Bar Harbor: reflections from Kebo Valley
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Kebo
  • Recreation, Sports, Golf
  • Collier, Sargent F.
  • 1964
Green Grows Bar Harbor: reflections from Kebo Valley
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
History of Bar Harbor, with photographs by Sargent Collier. Includes chapters on Acadia National Park, social and club life, island laboratories, Bar Harbor-Yarmouth ferry, Fire of 1947, Kebo Valley Golf Club, Bar Harbor Club, Pot and Kettle Club, the Building of Arts, Great Automobile War. Mentions performances of the Boston Symphony at the Building of Arts.
Summer Yesterdays in Maine: Memories of Boyhood Vacation Days
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
  • Sperry, Willard L.
  • 1941
Description:
A reminiscence by the author of his vacation days beginning in 1885 and continuing for about 40 years in York Co., Maine. He pays special tribute to the illustrator, Charles H. Woodbury
More Vacation Days in Maine. Signed by the author.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
  • Hasenfus, Nathaniel J.
  • 1949
More Vacation Days in Maine. Signed by the author.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sequel to We Summer in Maine by same author, but exploring further to such places as Boston, Bar Harbor, Bangor, Harpswell, Camden, Pemaquid, Mohegan [sic] and Moosehead Lake.
Lucy Pray age 10-12
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Recreation, Sports
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Lucy Pray age 10-12
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lucie Pray age 10 - 12. Girl wears knee lenght full dress or duster, black boots and hat. Standing with bicycle next to board sidewalk. In back of sidewalk is stone wall and Somesville home.
J. Darling Hunter and Guide
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Other, Tourism
  • Recreation
  • 8/11/1880
J. Darling Hunter and Guide
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Typed copy of Bar Harbor Tourist advertisement for J. Darling hunter and guide - Jordan Pond Canoe and Guides.
Bullet Mold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Bullet Mold
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • unknown
Bullet Mold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Shaped like small tongs with mold at end. Some rust. Makes 5/8” bullet.
Powder Flask
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1850
Powder Flask
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Narrow neck. Design on side - two pistols crossed, stars, eagle carrying spears and shield, two flags, 16 stars, cannon balls and anchor. Similar to those made by the American Flask and Cap Co. during the 1850s.
Powder Horn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • 1770c.
Powder Horn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wooden cap nailed on each end. Marked G. Freeman 1770, H.G. Somes 1870. Donor info - this is the well known Somes Powder horn. Morris Somes was to be the next to sign.
Powder Horn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Powder Horn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wooden stopper attached with brass nails. Made of animal horn.
Powder Measure
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Measure
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1890
Powder Measure
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Wooden handle with metal cup on end for measuring gun powder. Marked, “B.G.F., 1890. Pat. Feb 25. Powder shot DRS 2 1/2 to 1 oz.”
Shot Bag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Shot Bag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.
Acadia National Park, Maine Brochure
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Tourism
  • Recreation
  • 1933
Acadia National Park, Maine Brochure
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Acadia National Park, Maine. General Information regarding Acadia National Park, Maine, written by the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service, distrubuted at the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce. Published by The United States Government Printing Office. Washington, 1933. 20 pages. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.1
Mount Desert Island Yacht Club Annual Report
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Transportation - water
  • Recreation
  • 1/1/1952
Mount Desert Island Yacht Club Annual Report
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mount Desert Yacht Club Annual 1951-1952. white booklet with flag on the cover. includes photographs, members, treasurer’s report, standing
Basketball on MDI: Hoops Around the Island, a panel discussion, April 16,, 2009, Somesville Firehouse, Somesville, Maine.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball
  • Recreation, Sports
  • Miller, Kathy
  • 04/16/2009
Description:
A History evening, sponsored by MDI Historical Society, Basketball on MDI:Hoops Around the Island, held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Somesville Firehouse.
Boy Publisher Keeps Sports Fans in the Know
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Recreation, Sports
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 1978
Boy Publisher Keeps Sports Fans in the Know
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Single page article with photograph featuring Jay Ramsdell, 13-year-old sports reporter. Jay wrote and edited a bimonthly newsletter on major sports teams and began a New England Patriots fan club. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.2
Green Mountain Carriage Road
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Ticket, Transportation Ticket
  • Recreation
Green Mountain Carriage Road
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
“Green Mountain Carriage Road. Complimentary Ticket. Not Transferable. Good for season of 1888.” The name written on it is, “Mr. J.W. Somes & Sadie[?]” On the back is written, “E. T Hanes [?]” Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.10
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (2)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (2)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (3)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (3)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (4)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (4)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
LaRue Spiker and Friend Picnic on Little Cranberry Photograph, 1980
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
  • Daniell, George
  • 1980
  • Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
LaRue Spiker and an unidentified friend sit in a docked boat for a picnic on Little Cranberry Island. A note on the back of the photograph from the photographer George Daniell to Spiker explains the excursion. Daniell also invites Spiker to view other photographs and works of art when she comes to visit him. Inscription on back is a message to LaRue Spiker from the photographer, George Daniell, in red pen. People Depicted: LaRue Spiker Black and white [show more]
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (1)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (1)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
The Wednesday Spinners Loading a Boat in Islesford Photograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
The "Wednesday Spinners" load their spinning wheels and bags onto a boat in Islesford. Inscription on back reads "Islesfcord town/ The Wednesday Spinners/ Spiker" in blue pen, "01 III" in blue marker, and "100%" in green marker. Black and white
Deep Sea Fishing Boat "Osprey" Negative, 1961
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Deep Sea Fishing Boat "Osprey" Negative, 1961
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat "Osprey" from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
Deep Sea Fishing Boats at Bar Harbor Negative, 1961
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Other
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Pier
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Deep Sea Fishing Boats at Bar Harbor Negative, 1961
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Deep sea fishing boats "Osprey" and "Acadian" at the docks in Bar Harbor, ME. Black and white