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Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Date	Place	Rights
John J. Somes to Rebecca Somes agreement Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Agreement	Other, Deed		Apr 1877			John J. Somes to Rebecca Somes agreement Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3794 Type: Document, Legal, Agreement Subject: Other, Deed Date: Apr 1877 Description: Agrees to allow his mother to use house which she occupies. Handwritten on paper that is browning. Maybe another copy of this document elsewhere in archive 5 box. She's to furnish her own tea, coffee, sweetening, and wearing apparel and pay her own ?
William Fennelly Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate	Other, Veterans		1873			William Fennelly Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3649 Type: Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate Subject: Other, Veterans Date: 1873 Description: Certificate of transfer and recommendation to any GAR Post.
Alphabet Blocks Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Toy Block, Alphabet Block			1877c.			Alphabet Blocks Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3458 Type: Object, Toy Block, Alphabet Block Date: 1877c. Description: Lyman’s chromo blocks #3. Marked, “Reads pictures set with glue and absolutely irremovable. Blocks varnished and thoroughly waterproof. Copyright secured 1877.” Label pictures three children playing with oversized ABC blocks. A-Z depicts animals, children, rhymes. Cover missing from case.
Flatiron Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron			1870c.			Flatiron Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3345 Type: Object, Maintenance, Iron, Flatiron Date: 1870c. Description: Flat iron with tin hand guard. Wooden handle. Marked, “Jan 22, 1870”.
Marriage Certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate			1875c.			Marriage Certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3316 Type: Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate Date: 1875c. Description: Framed marriage certificate. Mr. George H. Gilley of Tremont State of Maine and Leona A. Buckminster of Deer Isle. Witnesses E.R. Houston of Deer Isle and A.B. Buckminster. Rev. H. Houston. Feb 6, 1875. Gold insert in frame. Dark finish.
Sad Iron Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Maintenance, Iron			1876c.			Sad Iron Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3208 Type: Object, Maintenance, Iron Date: 1876c. Description: Small ridged iron. Marked, “est. 1876. M. Mahony, Troy, NY.”
School Slate Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Writing, Writing Slate			c 1877			School Slate Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3202 Type: Object, Writing, Writing Slate Date: c 1877 Description: Marked, “Andrew’s Noiseless Drawing Slate For Schools and Families. Pat’d April 3rd 1877”. Has a blue and red border around edge of picture. Shows a bucking horse, ax, jug, cross, pyramids, shears, ship and other items. Other side shows names and animals.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Almanac	Other, Agriculture Other, History - Bar Harbor		1875			Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3095 Type: Publication, Almanac Subject: Other, Agriculture Other, History - Bar Harbor Date: 1875 Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1875 tied together with string, no cover, begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object Id 013.FIC.31.08
Bible Primer to Teach the Millions to Read God's Word Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Instructional, Instruction Book			1873			Bible Primer to Teach the Millions to Read God's Word Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3037 Type: Document, Instructional, Instruction Book Date: 1873 Description: Published in New York by the American Bible Union, 32 Great Jones Street. Contains Rules for Doing Good, Lesson 1-the Alphabet, figures, words of two letters, words of three letters, etc. 128 pps.
History of Mt. Desert Lodge, No. 140, of Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Desert, Maine from February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Literary, History		E.M. Hamor	1871			History of Mt. Desert Lodge, No. 140, of Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Desert, Maine from February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3027 Type: Publication, Literary, History Creator: E.M. Hamor Date: 1871 Description: History of the Mt. Desert Masonic Ledge from 1867-1871 by E.M. Hamor. Published in Portland by Stephen Berry, Printer in 1871. Includes history of the Lodge's origins, roll of original members, and a list of members.
Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad	Structures, Civic, Entertainment		1875			Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2628 Type: Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad Subject: Structures, Civic, Entertainment Date: 1875 Description: Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert. Floor Managers: James W. Kingsly, L.H. Somes, M.T. Richardson, T.S. Somes, E.C. Parker, William Fennelly. Committee on Arrangements: A.J. Whiting. January 29, 1875.
Box for Linene "Raphael Reversible Collars" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Box			c. 1870			Box for Linene "Raphael Reversible Collars" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2365 Type: Object, Containers, Box Date: c. 1870 Description: Box for "Raphael Reversible Collars." "Linene" Trade Mark Reversible Collars and Cuffs described and pictures on bottom of box. Cuffs and collars manufactured in Cambridge, MA. Originally patented in 1877.
Picture Frame Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame			1875c			Picture Frame Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1815 Type: Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame Date: 1875c Description: Side of frame resemble logs with leaves in each corner. Frame nailed together. Gilt edge. Glass in frame. Wood backing. The original nails hold wood in place. Picture hanger made of red cord. Cord tied in loop at top, very worn at loop. Photo # 997-933-1103 removed from frame.
Dinner Set Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Tableware Set			c 1873			Dinner Set Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1781 Type: Object, Tableware Set Date: c 1873 Description: Set of white china with gold handle, gold band, green stripe and gold initial “W”. Plates marked on the back, CMW 1873” (Carrie Wiggins). Also marked, “Haviland, France, Haviland and Co;, Limoges. Two of each, includes plate, saucer and cup.
Satchel Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel			1870			Satchel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1772 Type: Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel Date: 1870 Description: Pig hide, worn at edges. Three large stains on bottom (ink or water). Four metal nobs on bottom of bag. Handle worn - leather sewn over cord which is wrapped with stiff paper. Handle attaches to metal ‘D’ rings and then to metal plate on top of bag. Spring latch with metal ring to pull bag open. Metal edge attached to leather at opening. Two catches close over metal binding. Inside lining torn in several places. One pocket inside. Satchel owned by Mr. Henry Clark owner of Clark and Parker General Store at present site of Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. [show more]
Pre-stamped envelope sent from Salsbury Cove, c.1875 Tremont Historical Society	Object, Writing, Envelope	Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine Other, East Eden, Hancock County, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Salsbury Cove, Hancock County, Maine Other, Stamps		c.1875			Pre-stamped envelope sent from Salsbury Cove, c.1875 Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2304 Type: Object, Writing, Envelope Subject: Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine Other, East Eden, Hancock County, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Salsbury Cove, Hancock County, Maine Other, Stamps Date: c.1875 Description: Pre-stamped envelope sent from Salsbury Cove, c.1875
Stamped folded letter sent from Eden post office, 1870 Tremont Historical Society	Object, Stamp, Postage Stamp	Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine Other, East Eden, Hancock County, Maine Other, Eden, Hancock County, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Stamps		1870			Stamped folded letter sent from Eden post office, 1870 Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2300 Type: Object, Stamp, Postage Stamp Subject: Other, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine Other, East Eden, Hancock County, Maine Other, Eden, Hancock County, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Stamps Date: 1870 Description: Stamped folded letter sent from Eden post office, 1870
Grocery Receipt from 1879. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	Object, Other Object	Maggie Willard	1879-09-23	Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Grocery Receipt from 1879. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.533.3025 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Object, Other Object Creator: Maggie Willard Publisher: A.C Rogers & Co. Date: 1879-09-23 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A grocery receipt from A.C Roger's and company. This receipt has goods like sugar, ham , cabbage, and even raisins. The total for the whole 18 items of ended up being $17. This $17 would be just over $400 now. On the back of the receipt there is an add for the grocery store.
Wild Gardens Hayward Lot Jesup Memorial Library	Document, Other Documents			1879-09-23	Mount Desert		Wild Gardens Hayward Lot Jesup Memorial Library Identifier: jml-2245 Type: Document, Other Documents Date: 1879-09-23 Place: Mount Desert Description: Hand written descriptions of lots in Mt. Desert
Sarah Bunker Autograph Book Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album	People	Sarah Bunker	1874	Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Sarah Bunker Autograph Book Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.488.2975 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album Subject: People Creator: Sarah Bunker Date: 1874 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: An autograph book owned by Sarah Bunker. This book has autographs and notes from Sarah's friends. Most of the book is signed by people living in places like Bangor, Ellsworth and Bangor. Sixty-two double sided sheets. All pages autographed except two at front of book.
Receipt for Preble's taxes paid in full Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	Organizations, Civic People		1873		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Receipt for Preble's taxes paid in full Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2001.111.822 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Organizations, Civic People Date: 1873 Description: Receipt: William P. Preble paid in full $31.22 for state, county, town, and highway taxes for 1873; William H. Preble paid $3.76 for same. Dated 5 Jan 1874; signed William P. Bunker, Collector. Transcribed.
Payments made for service to Town of Cranberry Isles Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Other Documents	Organizations, Civic Organizations, School Institution People		1876		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Payments made for service to Town of Cranberry Isles Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.416.2776 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: Organizations, Civic Organizations, School Institution People Date: 1876 Description: Nine documents. Eight Town of Cranberry Isles payment receipts (1876-1877), one 1885 Town of CI Schools ledger page, and one 1887 Town of Tremont receipt. Payments involve individuals including: Hadlock, Gilley, Preble, Stanley, Wayland, Hamor, Fernald, schools. See description of each document.
Nautical Almanac 1876 for schooner Carrie M. Richardson Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Places Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1876		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Nautical Almanac 1876 for schooner Carrie M. Richardson Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2017.389.2164 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Places Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1876 Description: Journal. Nautical Almanac 1876 containing tables of sun's declination and equation of time and tide by D. Eggert's sons, 23 pages, annotated by Carrie M. Richardson aboard the schooner Carrie M. Richardson. Recording the sun sightings for navigating voyages using dead reckoning; transatlantic journeys are plotted on nautical chart 1 and possibly others of 2015.315.2076. .) From the Lewis Stanley descendants collection. (See also 2015.316.2077 and 2017.388.2163 Initial review of the annotated Nautical Almanac of 1876 indicates that it records the Carrie M. Richardson's journey east from New York starting June 23, 1876; arriving Seville July 22, and departing Seville August 3. She arrived at Cadiz August 5 and left for Boston August 12. A wonderful addition as Nautical Chart 1 (2017.315.2076) only plots the west to east legs of two 1877 and 1878 Spain-to-Cranberry Isles voyages. Decipher the chronometer dead reckoning entries in this Almanac should enableus to plot the route she sailed to reach Spain. (Scanned July 2017) [show more]
Ten Town of Cranberry Isles documents 1876-1877 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Other Documents	Organizations, Civic People Places, Town		1876		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Ten Town of Cranberry Isles documents 1876-1877 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.416.2775 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: Organizations, Civic People Places, Town Date: 1876 Description: Ten Town of Cranberry Isles documents 1876-1877, with summary of each item. Includes receipts for tax assessors; Perley and Russell v. Bunker; Gilley; Schooner Wayland; Leonard Holmes; and mention of a ship attacking a vessel, among other things.
Telegram Benj Spurling to Perley Russell Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Telegram	Businesses, Store Business		1877		In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted	Telegram Benj Spurling to Perley Russell Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2001.39.182 Type: Document, Correspondence, Telegram Subject: Businesses, Store Business Date: 1877 Description: Telegram, from Benj. Spurling, Somesville, Maine ?Apr 4? 1877, to Perley Russell, Portland Me, "Send by boat to SW Harbor Friday three lbs each no eighteen twelve and six and four of nine seine twine" (found in Bob LaHotan's barn when he cleaned it 2001)

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