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Fred S. Smith Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Form, Application, Membership Application	Other, Veterans		1888			Fred S. Smith Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3655 Type: Document, Form, Application, Membership Application Subject: Other, Veterans Date: 1888 Description: Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: laborer Lives in Bar Harbor Private in Coast Guard
Joseph R. Worster application James Parker Post, GAR. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Form, Application, Membership Application			1887			Joseph R. Worster application James Parker Post, GAR. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3654 Type: Document, Form, Application, Membership Application Date: 1887 Description: Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: carpenter Lives in Eden Discharge: Close of War
Curtis Hamor membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Form, Application, Membership Application	Other, Veterans		1888			Curtis Hamor membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3653 Type: Document, Form, Application, Membership Application Subject: Other, Veterans Date: 1888 Description: Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of disability Occupation: carpenter
J.H. Douglas GAR certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate	Other, Veterans		1884			J.H. Douglas GAR certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3650 Type: Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate Subject: Other, Veterans Date: 1884 Description: Certificate of transfer and recommendation to any GAR Post.
William C. Moore GAR certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate	Other, Veterans		1884			William C. Moore GAR certificate Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3647 Type: Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate Subject: Other, Veterans Date: 1884 Description: Certificate of transfer and recommendation to any GAR Post. Occupation: Mariner In Infantry
Calendar Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad	Other, Advertisements Other, Advertising Other, Calendars		1880			Calendar Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3624 Type: Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad Subject: Other, Advertisements Other, Advertising Other, Calendars Date: 1880 Description: Perpetual calendar printed on newspaper - month is permanent while days of the week scroll over top of month. In frame under glass. Business advertising (AC Fernald Undertaker and Embalmer, FA Noyes Hair Cutting & Shaving, Wells & Mayo Dry & Pickled Fish, Graves Brothers Contractors, GW Jordan Sail Boats to Let, AI Holmes General Provisions, SC Stanley Fish Dealer, TW Jackson Fresh & Salt Meats, GW Lawrie Boot & Shoe Repairer, James J. Lawton Canned Goods, Belfast Printing Smith's Inhaler, ER Kittredge Milk and Cream, PW Richardson Groceries, and more) from Manset, Somesville and Southwest Harbor. Framed; titled " Business Firms of Southwest Harbor, Manset, Somesville etc. Maine.". [show more]
Probate record Joshua Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Probate	Other, Estates		Jan 1886			Probate record Joshua Moore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3526 Type: Document, Government, Probate Subject: Other, Estates Date: Jan 1886 Description: Caroline Moore, widow of Joshua Moore allowed the value $99.25 of articles from Joshua Moore's estate to be charged for administration of estate
Grand Army of the Republic Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Charter			1884			Grand Army of the Republic Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3495 Type: Document, Legal, Charter Date: 1884 Description: Framed charter of the GAR Post 105 (James Parker Post) of Mount Desert signed by the department commander and the assistant adjutant general. Charter signers: Benjamin F. Atherton, Edwin C. Parker, Nathaniel Teague, Thomas Clark, John C. Billings, Gilbert L. Lurvey, Amos S. Brown, William G. Joy, Jared R. Reed, Eben F. Burns, Llewellyn Cleaveland [sic], Joseph M. Higgins, Alfred C. Connors, Edwin M. Higgins, Albert N. Jones, Daniel Ladd, Richard B. Dodge, James Long. [show more]
Abstract of Title for H.M. Hobart Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed			1887			Abstract of Title for H.M. Hobart Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3487 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Date: 1887 Description: William P. Smith claims lot of land and the abstract gives the "grants and conveyances" that include the lot; includes references to John Bernard (1785), Mme. de Gregoire (1787) and many others. Mr. Campbell, Hancock Registry of Deeds concludes that "although the record title of the herein described premises are a little defective" William P. Smith's title may be good
Affidavit supporting William P. Smith's ownership and occupation of land Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Affidavit			1888			Affidavit supporting William P. Smith's ownership and occupation of land Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3486 Type: Document, Legal, Affidavit Date: 1888 Description: Affidavit in support of William P. Smith's ownership and occupation of land on shore of Somes Sound; signed by Lynam Somes, Andrew Whiting, John Somes, Libby Richardson, and William Kittredge before Johathan Hamor, Justice of the Peace.
West End Hotel dinner menu Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, List, Menu	Other, Hotels Other, Menus Other, West End Hotel	Shaw, G. M.	8/15/1880			West End Hotel dinner menu Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3080 Type: Document, List, Menu Subject: Other, Hotels Other, Menus Other, West End Hotel Creator: Shaw, G. M. Date: 8/15/1880 Description: West End Hotel dinner menu. Bar Harbor, restaurant (Sunday, August 15, 1880). 5 34" high by 4.25" wide. Opens to 8.5" in width O.M. Shaw and Son Propietors
Mount Desert Island Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Chart, Navigational Chart		United States Coast and Geodetic Survey	1882			Mount Desert Island Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2918 Type: Document, Chart, Navigational Chart Creator: United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Date: 1882 Description: Nautical and Topographical map of Mount Desert Island. Some tears and a few small holes, but in fairly good condition. Size: 31.5" x 32.75 "
Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album	Other, Photographs		1882			Photo Album Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1838 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album Subject: Other, Photographs Date: 1882 Description: Blue velvet photo/cabinet card album with a metal clasp. On the front cover is a design of a tree with a fence in front of it. Written along the fence in gold letters is “ALBUM”. Fourteen thick leaves with spaces for two cabinet cards on each side and gold trim around the edges. Holds pictures #999-772-3856 to #999-815-3899.
Memorandum Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Memorandum	Other, Undertaking		1882			Memorandum Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1767 Type: Document, Correspondence, Memorandum Subject: Other, Undertaking Date: 1882 Description: Memoranda paper from Mills and Lacey MFG Co for use in funeral homes.Notes on Daniel Somes Death and Burial. On document, “Mills and Lacey MFG Co. Grand Rapids, Mich., Manufacturers of Anti-Septic Embalming Fluid, Undertaker’s Syringe, Undertaker’s Cabinet, M and L Flesh Tint, Novelty Folding Chair. Notes Date of Daniel Somes Death Nov. 2, 1882 at 9:30 PM. Residence - Somesville. Born April 16, 1803. Age 79 years 6 months 17 days. Casket - black cloth and velvet. Plate - square copper. Handles 15 inches. Dressed - robe. Keeping body - washed with antiseptic. Cemetery - Village. Time of Funeral - 1PM the 5th. Minister A. N. Jones [show more]
Unique folded letter with 2 cent stamp D. Rodick in Bar Harbor complaining about proposed rail service to the island. Tremont Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Ferries Other, Hancock, Hancock County, Maine Other, Mail Delivery Other, Mail steamers Other, Maine Central Railroad Other, Mount Desert Ferry, Hancock, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Railroad ferries Other, Railroad stations Other, stamps		12/5/1883			Unique folded letter with 2 cent stamp D. Rodick in Bar Harbor complaining about proposed rail service to the island. Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2238 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Ferries Other, Hancock, Hancock County, Maine Other, Mail Delivery Other, Mail steamers Other, Maine Central Railroad Other, Mount Desert Ferry, Hancock, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Railroad ferries Other, Railroad stations Other, stamps Date: 12/5/1883 Description: Unique folded letter with 2 cent stamp D. Rodick in Bar Harbor complaining about proposed rail service to the island.
Copy of a letter from Post Office topographer's office to Mount Desert Post Office 9/21/1885 Tremont Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Postage Other, Postmasters Other, Stamps		9/21/1885			Copy of a letter from Post Office topographer's office to Mount Desert Post Office 9/21/1885 Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2232 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Mount Desert, Hancock County, Maine Other, Post Offices Other, Postage Other, Postmasters Other, Stamps Date: 9/21/1885 Description: Copy of a letter from Post Office topographer's office to Mount Desert Post Office 9/21/1885
Index Running of Seal Harbor Realty Company Half Acre Lot, also Hoe-Dakin Lot Jesup Memorial Library	Document, Other Documents	Businesses, Real Estate Business	Seal Harbor Realty Company	1881			Index Running of Seal Harbor Realty Company Half Acre Lot, also Hoe-Dakin Lot Jesup Memorial Library Identifier: jml-8397 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: Businesses, Real Estate Business Creator: Seal Harbor Realty Company Date: 1881 Description: Handwritten index of Seal Harbor Realty Company Half Acre Lot, includes notes on Hoe- Dakin Lot. 8 pages.
Receipt For Rent Money. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	People Structures, Dwellings, House		1886-06-26	Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island	No Copyright - United States	Receipt For Rent Money. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2014.540.3032 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: People Structures, Dwellings, House Date: 1886-06-26 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Description: A receipt for received rent money from Ben Spurling. This note says " Rec'd from B.H Spurling fifty dollars for rent of house in full to May 1st, 1886." The name of the person who signed the paper cannot be read.
William P. Preble appointed Notary Public Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate	Organizations, Civic People		1885		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	William P. Preble appointed Notary Public Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.416.2787 Type: Document, Certificate Subject: Organizations, Civic People Date: 1885 Description: William P. Preble appointed Notary Public for Hancock County February 5, 1885, by Governor Frederick Robie
Post Office receipts 1888 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	Organizations, Civic		1888		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Post Office receipts 1888 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.160.1385 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Organizations, Civic Date: 1888 Description: Receipt (copy), U.S.P.S. receipt for two first class registered letters sent by Postmaster William P. Preble of Cranberry Isles, on 21 Feb 1888 to Ellsworth. The letters could have been written by him, or any other person on Cranberry. The letters were to 1) Ellsworth American or editors of the American, and 2) First National Bank, Ellsworth chain. The Ellsworth Postmaster, A.V. Greely, received them, stamped his name on the return receipt, and returned it to Preble. [show more]
Letter to Stanley re: vessels for sale Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business		1882		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Letter to Stanley re: vessels for sale Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2001.39.320 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Date: 1882 Description: Letter and envelope, handwritten, from John D. Snow, Wellfleet MA, 4 Nov 1882, to Enoch.B. Stanley, offering vessels for sale per Stanley's request (no stamps -- letter not mailed, but rather handed on)
Schooner Lizzie Maud payment Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1885		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Schooner Lizzie Maud payment Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2010.152.1154 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1885 Description: Business receipt. "525.00 Boothbay, Me. Feb 24th 1885. Received of Benj. N. Spurling Five hundred and twenty five Dollars, On Account payment on Sch[ooner] Lizzie Maud." Appears to be signed by J.P. Nordstrom. Handwriten on back in pencil: "Receipt Copy P. Hady"
Notice to Mariners 1889-1890 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Government Records	Organizations, Civic		1889		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Notice to Mariners 1889-1890 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.29.83 Type: Document, Government, Government Records Subject: Organizations, Civic Date: 1889 Description: Notice to Mariners, Atlantic Coast, #114 1889, #131 Aug 1890, #132 Sep 1890, #133 Oct 1890
Receipt made out to Mrs. Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	Businesses, Fishery Business		1880		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Receipt made out to Mrs. Spurling Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2010.152.1153 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Date: 1880 Description: Business receipt. Itemized purchases dated May 4, 5, 11, 18, and 25,188(?). Company name appears as 'Jewett and Brower', at Portland Maine. Made out to Mrs. Spurling. Total amount is for $121. Lines 1, 3, and 5 appear to be haddock.
Register of Arrivals and Departures - Post Office 1884 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Government Records	Organizations, Civic		1884		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Register of Arrivals and Departures - Post Office 1884 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.416.2790 Type: Document, Government, Government Records Subject: Organizations, Civic Date: 1884 Description: Register of Arrivals and Departures for the Months of January, February, and May 1884. Post Office mail boat Cranberry Isles. Identifies the Post office at Cranberry Isles, County of Hancock, State of Maine, Route No. 1423, from Cranberry Isles to South West Harbor. Name of Contractor: C. G. Steele, Name of Carrier J. C. Stevens. Mode of carrying the Mail: Sail or Row Boat; Trips a week required: Three for January and February, six for May. On reverse of this form are comments recording the Nature and Causes of Failures and Detentions about storms and weather, difficult to decipher but several transcribed. Most of these forms are signed by William P. Preble, Post Master. [show more]

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