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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Notes on the Champlain Society
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Unknown
  • 1880, 1884
Notes on the Champlain Society
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
5 hand witten pages Diary of events from March 31, 1880, May 6, 1880, July 26-29, 1884 Aug 1-23, 1884. Personal diary of unknown author detalining leaving Mount Desert Island and returning to Cambridge and then the return to Camp a few days later.
Note
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note
  • Unknown
  • Monday July 4, 1881
Note
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1 Typed Page Excerpt fromt he Champlain Society Log book Monday July 4,1881. Details, Raising of the flag at Camp Pemetic, fireworks at Northeast Harbor.
Map of Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • Unknown
  • Monday July 4, 1881
Map of Mount Desert Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Map of Mount Desert Island from 1896 Map has holes in it from where it has been creased over the years.
Advertisement cards
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card
  • Other, Advertising
  • 1888
Advertisement cards
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Advertising card for “Libby McNeill & Libby’s” canned meats. The card has a picture of King Lear and his fool from Act III, Scene II. It says, “He that has a house to put his head in [and Libby McNeilll & Libby’s canned meats to eat] has a good head [and stomach] piece.” Durham card with cows identified as Charlie and George, John Dwight and Company Dwight's cow brand soda for cooking
List of the children of E. L. and R? Gott
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, List
  • 1880s
Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • April 28th, 1883
Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church (last name?). "I agree to sell the timbers that lies on Sparow Higgins Landing so called if he likes the timbers and all the plank also by paying 12 dollars per thousand." Blue Hill April 28th, 1883
Mary Ann Norris Holmes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Late 1880s
Mary Ann Norris Holmes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Large gold-framed photographic portrait of Mary Ann (Norris) Holmes (1814-1898), wife of Leonard Holmes (1814-1894); mother of Emma Amelia (Holmes) Allen (1859-1929) and Leonard Elrie Holmes (1857-137). Mary Ann and Leonard were married in 1837. Emma Amelia married Melville Leighton Allen. Leonard Elrie Holmes married Mary Ellen Rosebrook.
High School Reporter Newsletter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • March 1889
High School Reporter Newsletter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The High School Reporter Newsletter, Southwest Harbor, March 1889, talks about the whereabouts of alumni of the Southwest Harbor High School. There are also articles from different alumni, reports of what they are doing now, present Tremont High School business, stories, ads, and grammar lessons.
Certificate of Ordination as Deacon - William Thomas Manning
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Award, Achievement Certificate
  • 1889
Description:
Certificate of ordination as a Deacon in the Episcopal Church, Diocese of Tennessee, for William Thomas Manning. Manning was a summer resident of Somesville and owner of The Mount Desert House. Manning became Bishop of the Diocese of New York. 1889. William Thomas Manning From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008 | The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: William Thomas Manning 1866-1949, American Episcopal bishop of New York, b. England, received his collegiate and theological training at the Univ. of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Ordained a priest (1891), he served parishes in California, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee and taught dogmatic theology at the Univ. of the South before becoming rector of Trinity parish, New York City, in 1908. Manning was bishop of New York from 1921 until his retirement in 1946. [show more]
Mourning Card, Hollis Edmond Fernald, 1889
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Mourning Card
  • 1889
Mourning Card, Hollis Edmond Fernald, 1889
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page of photos and memorabilia found in a 8x10 worn red velvet photo album in poor condition. This card was probably used at the funeral services for Hollis Edmond Fernald, 5 mo., 1889.
Women's Bodice
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Bodice
  • 1885 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Bodice
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pink polished cotton print bodice with button front with steal cut buttons and a back drape.
School Math Book.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • 1886
  • In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
School Math Book.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
A math booklet for the students on Cranberry Island. This booklet likely belong to the teacher, because it has all the students names in the back of the book. The names in the back of the book are: Maurice A. Stanley, Ella B. Stanley, Alice M. Bulger, Nellie M. Rosebrook, Velma M. Stanley, Ethel M. Stanley, Ruth F. Stanley, Beatrice E. Bunker, Vincie M. Bunker, Esther M.Stanley, Lulu M. Steel, Lillian A. Bracy, Walter F. Juy, Clarence H. Crosby, Clarence F Juy, Ernest G. Stanley, Harold L. Stanley, Everett K. Wedge, Ralph Bulger, Walker R. Stanley and Merrill E. Stanley. The book was published before many of these children listed where born, meaning that they were using an older edition of the book. [show more]
Photograph of Burnmouth
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1885 - 86
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Photograph of Burnmouth
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of the entrance facade of Burnmouth. This cottage was designed by Boston architect William Ralph Emerson and built by contractor John E. Clark in the winter of 1885-86. The original owner was W.B. Walley. The house was located on Eden Street and was torn down in 1979. The cottage name is sometimes misspelled as Bournemouth.
Green Mountain Railway, tracks on view toward Eagle Lake terminal
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Green Mountain Railway
  • Bradley, B.
  • 1883
Description:
Color negative of tracks view from above down toward Eagle Lake terminal, Bar Harbor, about 1883. Original image (stereopticon card) appears to be similar if not same as 011.31.20 (Objects). Label on card: 51. Green Mountain Railway, Mt. Desert, Me.
Green Mountain Railway Tracks, long upgrade view
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Green Mountain Railway
  • Bradley, B.
  • 1883
Green Mountain Railway Tracks, long upgrade view
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Color negative of a Long upgrade view, Green Mountain Railway. [Made by Ballard] from a B. Bradley print; stereopticon card double view. About 1883 Label on card: 53. Green Mountain Railway, Mt. Desert, Me.
Green Mountain Railway towards Eagle Lake
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Landscape
  • Bradley, Bryant (WH Ballard Collection)
  • 1883c.
  • Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine
Green Mountain Railway towards Eagle Lake
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Green Mountain Railway. Looking down tracks to Eagle Lake. Logs lie to left of tracks. Marked W.H. Ballard Collection Southwest Harbor, Maine. Also marked, “Green Moutain Railway By Bryant Bradley. Circa 1883. Bryant Bradley was born near 1840. His wife’s name was Ellen. She was born near 1847. Their son Harry born around 1876 became a photographer also. His father died by 1900 and Harry had taken over the studio.
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Transportation - Land
  • Places, Landscape
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1885c.
  • Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Green Mountain Railway. Steam engine pushing car up Cadillac Mountain. Letters on side of coal car read G.M. Ry. Letters on side of engine read Mt. Desert. One man in coal car another leaning out window of engine. Five men and one women ride car. Marked W.H. Ballard Collection Southwest Harbor, Maine. 8x10 Two sepia-toned copies behind sleeve. (a&b)
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • Places, Landscape
  • Bradley, Bryant [W.H. Ballard Collection]
  • 1885c.
  • Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Green Mountain Railway train descending, or ascending the Mountain. Photo taken from pier on Eagle Lake. Large shed with verticle siding to the left. Tracks run through train shed in middle. Third building to the right of train shed. Shack to far right near lake. Lumber scattered throughout scene, perhaps used for steam engine. Bryant Bradley was born about 1840. His wife’s name was Ellen. She was born about1847. Their son Harry born around 1876 became a photographer also. His father died by 1900 and Harry had taken over the studio. Mounted on cardboard. [show more]
Henry Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • B.F. Joy
  • c 1880s
Henry Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Henry Higgins age 20 - 30. Straight hair and small mustache. Wears heavy gray or brown coat with white shirt and dark die, collar standing up. Cheeks colored by photograher. Oval photo with wood grain pattern surrounding. Marked on back Henry Higgins, Town Hill. B.F. Joy Photographer, Ellsworth, ME 1880. (2 photos)
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Transportation - Land
  • unknown
  • 1880c.
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photo. of Green Mountain Cog Railway tracks on Cadillac Mountain. Eagle Lake in background. Sawed logs beside track. Framed.
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Transportation - Land
  • unknown
  • 1883
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Green Mountain Cog Railway engine with Eagle Lake in background. Lumber pile near track. Man in hat and long coat stands next to track. Three men on the engine. Four tack holes in corners of photo. Water stain on top of photo. On back: Engineer Frank Wiggin, Assistant Edwin Stevens, Foreground-Nick Curran- Bld Fossi's (?) Supr. 2 photos: 1 sepia, the other a copy of same
Somesville from Colby Atlas
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Map
  • Hylander
  • 1883
  • Somesville, Maine
Somesville from Colby Atlas
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Map of Somesville from Colby Atlas. Owners names and lot numbers marked. Marked on back, “Photograph by Hylander Mount Desert, Maine 04660 Duplicate of 999-1-3085
Unknown child sitting on a folding chair
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1883
Unknown child sitting on a folding chair
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of child sitting on a folding chair, taken 1883 by B.F. Joy, Ellsworth
Somesville from Colby Atlas (photo)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Hylander
  • 1883
Somesville from Colby Atlas (photo)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Duplicate of 997-575-744
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Bradley, Bryant
  • 1885c.
Green Mountain Railway
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Green Mountain Railway train descending, or ascending the Mountain. Photo taken from pier on Eagle Lake. Large shed with verticle siding to the left. Tracks run through train shed in middle. Third buidling to the right of train shed. Shack to far right near lake. Lumber scattered throughout scene, perhaps used for steam engine. Bryant Bradley was born about 1840. His wife’s name was Ellen. She was born about1847. Their son Harry born around 1876 became a photographer also. His father died by 1900 and Harry had taken over the studio. [show more]