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Hammered Silver Pitcher Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher			1874 c	Copyright Undetermined	Hammered Silver Pitcher Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-1080 Type: Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher Date: 1874 c Description: Silver water pitcher used aboard the ship of Levi C. Jordan who drowned at sea February 11, 1874.
Child's Pocketbook Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Change Purse			1877	Copyright Undetermined	Child's Pocketbook Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-153 Type: Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Change Purse Date: 1877 Description: Small purple satin pocketbook belonging to Mabel Rich Gonya.
Lace Bib Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Clothing, Child Dress			1877	Copyright Undetermined	Lace Bib Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-152 Type: Object, Clothing, Child Dress Date: 1877 Description: White lace bib owned by Mabel Rich Gonya.
Journal 1878-1881 voyages of schooner Carrie M. Richardson Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Publication, Book, Journal	People Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1878	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Journal 1878-1881 voyages of schooner Carrie M. Richardson Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2016.375.2138 Type: Publication, Book, Journal Subject: People Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1878 Description: Journal, leather and paper, wallet style, with entries for years 1878, 1879, 1881. Pertains to nautical voyages of Meltiah Richardson aboard the Carrie M. Richardson and perhaps others. It is an extremely valuable resource for interpretation of annotated Nautical Chart 1 and other charts in GCIHS 2015.315.2076. Journal entries corroborate plot markings on nautical chart 1. All pages with handwritten text scanned (48 scans) at 600 dpi July 27, 2016. Complete transcription made Feb. 2017. (Pages with newspaper clippings glued to them were not scanned - most clippings were poetry. Note: Meltiah's wife, Carrie (Mary Catherine Stanley Richardson), wrote and saved poetry.) In several instances, a page had been cut out and/or a portion of a page had been cut out. The journal is not always chronological; entries switch around various years 1878,1879, and 1881. Some highlights are listed below.Scan no.9 Sailed from Cardenas for NY 260 lbs Manello(?) Rope, 178 shakers, 78 canvas10 Arrived at NY from Cardenas, list of perhaps cod caught per person by name and weight and $. Left for….11 Arrived at NY from C. Isles settled with mate $37.1614 Rec from M.P Richardson the sum of $70 wages up to Date Nov 19th 1881 William Brandt15 Arrived Cadiz…16 M. P Richardson mentioned17 M. P. Richardson mentioned and Schooner Carrie M. Richardson 188119 "Cash in Spanish gold 342"23 Mr. Rumill shipped on board Schr C. M. Richardson April 10/79 at 35 $ per xxx24 Antonio Williams on board C. M. Richardson Apr 9th/7925 more re: 187926 more re: 187927 more re: 187942 "cure for chills/fever (?) 2 bitter apples with one pint gin. Let same stand ays. Dose: ½ wine glass full twice a day before meals (R H O (?))43 Bill of sale for 1/32 of Schr CMR Mrs. E B Gregg (interest?) to Joseph W x of Philadelphia44 Name is clearly Joseph W. Willson of Phila45 Port charges list48 Mentions Cadiz [show more]
Receipt for Schooner Sea Bird supplies Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1878	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Receipt for Schooner Sea Bird supplies Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2001.39.298 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1878 Description: Receipt, from Perley Russell & Co., Portland, 17 Apr 1878, to Schooner Sea Bird, for food and other items, $345.95
Cargo Manifest for Schooner Rozella Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, List, Inventory	Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1875	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Cargo Manifest for Schooner Rozella Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.46.277 Type: Document, List, Inventory Subject: Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1875 Description: Cargo Manifest, schooner Rozella, master E.B. Stanley, nav by 4 men and no boys, from Boston to Cranberry Isles, 12 Nov 1875, cargo: 20 bhs salt, 20 brls flour, 24 bshl corn, 2 brls onions, 3 brls apples, 1 brl molasses, 1 brl sugar, 10 oil brls, sundries
Bible (1873) belonging to Carrie Richardson with genealogy. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Organizations, Religious People		1873	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Bible (1873) belonging to Carrie Richardson with genealogy. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.0.1037 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Organizations, Religious People Date: 1873 Description: Book, The Holy Bible from 1873 in poor condition. Belonged to Carrie Richardson. The GCIHS wrote and directed a play about Carrie Richardson which can be found on DVD in the museum. Carrie Richardson was able to navigate a boat by celestial navigation, she lived down in what is now the Heliker LaHotan foundation. Her husband Meltiah Richardson committed suicide, he tied cod weights around himself and jumped off the dock. Geneaological records that seem to have little relevance can be found tucked into the Bible. [show more]
Letter 7 of group of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People		1874	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Letter 7 of group of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.246.2749 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1874 Description: Letter 7 (with transcription) in a collection of letters to Frances (Fannie) S. Spurling. This one is from her older half-brother A. B. Spurling in 1874 Andrew Barclay Spurling writes from New York City and states he learned of their mother’s illness from Fannie’s letter of the 16th, and of her death (January 17, 1874) in a letter from their brother William of the 19th, both of which he received on January 21, 1874. Too late to go home. He reminisces fondly about his mother and offers have Father Preble live with him now if he wishes to. A.B. Spurling (Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel E. Spurling’s younger brothers (Samuel wrote letters 1-6 to Fannie). Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
Letter 6 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People		1874	No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Letter 6 of 6 from Samuel Spurling to Fannie Preble Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2013.246.2748 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1874 Description: Letter 6 of 6 letters (with transcriptions) written 1865-1874 from Samuel E. Spurling (1827-1895) to his much younger half-sister Frances (Fannie) A. Preble (b. 1849). Samuel moved from Great Cranberry to California about age 23 ca.1850. In these six letters, he writes from Gold Hill, Nevada, where he works in gold mines. This letter #6 is from Gold Hill Nevada. Jan 11th 1874 to My dear Sister Fannie from S.C. or S.E Spurling. Samuel learns from Mr. or Wm Henry that his mother is ill. He’s having a brutal winter, Samuel was ill in Nevada; he’s now working at Crown Point Mine where he worked 7 or 8 years ago; can’t come home at present. Samuel E. Spurling is the eldest son of Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and Samuel Spurling. A.B. Spurling (likely Civil War General Andrew Barclay) who wrote letter 7 is one of Samuel’s younger brothers. Frances (Fannie) A. Preble was Samuel and Andrew’s half-sister, the daughter of the widowed Abigail Cobb Hadlock Spurling and her second husband William P. Preble. [show more]
Maine Register 1878 Tremont Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Maine Banks Other, Maine Businesses Other, Maine Clergymen Other, Maine Courts Other, Maine Dentists Other, Maine History Other, Maine Justices Other, Maine Lawyers Other, Maine Manufacturers Other, Maine Merchants Other, Maine Newspapers Other, Maine Notaries Other, Maine Physicians Other, Maine Population information Other, Maine Post Offices Other, Maine Postmasters Other, Maine Selectmen Other, Maine Sheriff's Other, Maine Town Clerks Other, Maine Towns	Hoyt, Edmund S.	1878		Maine Register 1878 Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2460 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Maine Banks Other, Maine Businesses Other, Maine Clergymen Other, Maine Courts Other, Maine Dentists Other, Maine History Other, Maine Justices Other, Maine Lawyers Other, Maine Manufacturers Other, Maine Merchants Other, Maine Newspapers Other, Maine Notaries Other, Maine Physicians Other, Maine Population information Other, Maine Post Offices Other, Maine Postmasters Other, Maine Selectmen Other, Maine Sheriff's Other, Maine Town Clerks Other, Maine Towns Creator: Hoyt, Edmund S. Publisher: Hoyt, Fogg & Donham Date: 1878
Keepsake Autograph Book Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album			1879		Keepsake Autograph Book Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3040 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album Date: 1879 Description: Small 4*3in book, leather with autographs of individuals on the island in 1879. Belonged to Willie Heath of Seal Cove Maine. Many have faded but as of 2013 are still legible.
Robinson, Lewis K. Birth Record Tremont Historical Society	Document, Government, Birth Record, Birth Certificate			2/8/1874		Robinson, Lewis K. Birth Record Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2399 Type: Document, Government, Birth Record, Birth Certificate Date: 2/8/1874 Description: Birth Record (Deposition, for correction) Robinson, Lewis K.
Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving		R. Hinshelwood	1877		Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11666 Type: Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving Creator: R. Hinshelwood Date: 1877 Description: Steel engraving of scene of Mount Desert Island. Engraver: R. Hinshelwood. Schooner in foreground, sloping mountain and cliffs in middle ground, higher mountains in background. Rays of light shine through clouds. 9.75" x 12.5" wide. Some stain around edges, a few water spots
Ida Downing Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other, Portrait	Unknown	c 1870s		Ida Downing Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9180 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Other, Portrait Creator: Unknown Date: c 1870s Description: Ida Downing, marked Aunt Ida. Married Carolus Downing Dec. 15, 1875. Born Oct 19, 1851. Woman age 20s. Wears hair parted in middle and pulled to back of head. Paper worn over left eye and on jawbone. Head turned to the right. High white collar with dark dress of stripe or plaid. Shoulders only visible. Tiny portrait on paper. Paper has been folded - has waxy surface.
Mrs. George F. Arnold Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print			1873		Mrs. George F. Arnold Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13055 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Date: 1873 Description: Mrs. George F. Arnold, Brightside, Mt. Desert , 1873 taken in Boston
Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print			1875 c.		Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12487 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Date: 1875 c. Description: A view of the Village of Somesville including Somes Cove, Somesville Lumber Mill, Somesville Union Meeting House, A.J. Whiting Store, and Mount Desert House taken from The Somes House. Marked on back: "Toward Southwest middle 1800's. Whiting store until 1897, Fernalds on left. 8x10 print.
Helps For Teachers Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Catalog	Other, Education Other, Schools		1877		Helps For Teachers Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17659 Type: Publication, Catalog Subject: Other, Education Other, Schools Date: 1877 Description: 56 page Helps For Teachers catalogue of school products. Published by: D.H. Knowlton & Co., Farmington, Maine. 1877 is written on the cover. Also written is, “Emma Frances Somes Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.11
Certificate of Marriage, Nancy Freeman and Dr. James Hanson Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate			Jan. 2, 1878		Certificate of Marriage, Nancy Freeman and Dr. James Hanson Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17656 Type: Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate Date: Jan. 2, 1878 Description: Certificate of Marriage (January 2, 1878) for Nancy W. Freeman of Mount Desert and Dr. James Hanson of Boston.
Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King and Miss Addie Gilley Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate			June 25, c. 1870		Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King and Miss Addie Gilley Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17655 Type: Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate Date: June 25, c. 1870 Description: Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King of Tremont and Miss Addie V. Gilley of Tremont June 25, 187_ (last number of year is missing).
Lodge Certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate			1872c..		Lodge Certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17510 Type: Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate Date: 1872c.. Description: Framed Masonic Lodge Certificate for George H. Gilley. Frame has dark finish. Certificate shows symbols for faith, hope and charity. Reads, “Brother George H. Gilley raised to Master Mason Tremont Lodge #77 Nov 16, 1872”. Signed Feb 6th 1873 by Levi Lurvey, Jacob Carroll, William Stanley, John Freeman. backing intact.
Nooks and Corners of the New England coast Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, New England	Drake, Samuel Adams	1875		Nooks and Corners of the New England coast Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17191 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, New England Creator: Drake, Samuel Adams Publisher: Harper Date: 1875 Description: Photocopy of Chapter II ,“Mount Desert Island,” and Chapter III, “Christmas on Mt. Desert Island.”
Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert, Coast of Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Mount Desert Island	DeCosta, B.F.	1871		Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert, Coast of Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17182 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Mount Desert Island Creator: DeCosta, B.F. Date: 1871
McGuffey’s Third Eclectic Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Education Other, Reading Other, Schools		1879		McGuffey’s Third Eclectic Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17147 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Education Other, Reading Other, Schools Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date: 1879
McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Reading Other, Schools		1879		McGuffey's Third Eclectic Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17114 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Reading Other, Schools Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date: 1879
McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Instructional, Instruction Book	Other, Literature, grammar, speech		1879		McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16966 Type: Document, Instructional, Instruction Book Subject: Other, Literature, grammar, speech Publisher: Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co Date: 1879 Description: McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader (revised edition), 1879. Published by Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co, Cincinnati and New York. Donated to Sawtelle Collection, transferred to MDI Historical Society. Originally owned by a family in North Canton, Ohio.

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