Description: Letters and deed. Collection of documents relating to inheritance of Enoch Spurling property. (A) one original letter from C.M. Richardson 12 Mar 1906, to Moorfield Storey, Boston, describing circumstances surrounding her father, Enoch Spurling's, death, his estate, and the Stanley graveyard (a.k.a. Stanley cemetery), and asking for his legal help, for free. (See transcription 100.46.259.txt.). (B) Scanned print of letter from Carrie Richardson to Moorfield Storey April 2, 1906. (C) Scanned print of a handwritten statement by Carrie M. Richardson about the will of her father and inheritance of nine house lots. (D) Scanned print of a handwritten note appointing Lewis Stanley to act for them until March 3rd 1906, continuing his duties as administrator of the will which expired March 3, 1905. (E) Scanned print of a handwritten Warranty Deed given by John Stanley 2nd and Lucinda G. Stanley to Leonard Holmes March 5th 1866 referring to the Stanley burial ground January 19, 1870, Vol. 135/Page 504. (F) Deed Book 0135 Page 505 Stanley to Holmes 1870 which refers to the "family's burying ground" (i.e. the Stanley cemetery). [show more]
Description: Davis Grimm stands behind a canoe. Inscriptions on back read "Davis Irvin [sp?] item/ 4 pix/ Spiker" in blue pen, and "III 2," "100%," and "3 col" in marker. People Depicted: Davis Grimm Black and white
Description: Robert Lincoln works on a canoe outside a log cabin. Inscriptions on back read "Robert Lincoln item/ 4 pix/ Spiker" in blue pen, and "100%," and "3 col" in marker. People Depicted: Robert Lincoln Black and white
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing the details of the brackets for the Astor camp. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Situated on two hundred acres of waterfront property overlooking Western Bay, August Moon began its existence as the summer camp of the late Brooke Astor. The original two structures, a two-bedroom cottage and separate glass teahouse by architect Robert Patterson, have been restored and modernized by the current owners. Architectural drawing showing a cross section of the main drain of an unidentified structure. People Mentioned: Mrs. Vincent Astor Camp for Mrs. Vincent Astor 3/4 in. = 1 ft. [show more]
Description: Aerial view of the sea wall on Otter Creek Road on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "Sea wall on Otter Creek Road/ Mt. Desert" in black pen and "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
Description: Six people sit and stand on the porch of an unidentified two-story house. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
Description: Booklet recording the activities of the Millay Study Club. The booklet includes the club's flower, motto, colors, founding dates, song, meeting schedules, and members. People Mentioned: Luretta Cortrell, Thelma Dornfield, Eunice Harris, Annie Ingalls, Genevieve Leighton, Elizabeth Powers Merrill, Mildred Nice, Mabelle L. Norwood, Flora Reed, Kathryn Reed, Charlotte Robbins, Beatrice Wilson, Sara Wilson
Description: Postcard from 1917 featuring a photograph of the Fabbri Cottage and a newspaper clipping from January 24, 1918 [year written on clipping incorrect] describing the recent fire that destroyed the home. Black and White
Description: The Woodlawn Inn was built by George Henry Fernald for George and Edna Gilley, circa 1893. After Edna's death it was closed in 1909. James Ray and Ada Dwelley reopened the inn in 1911 and ran it for over 40 years.