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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Fish and Game Laws Maine-1899
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Carleton, Leroy T.
  • 1899
Fish and Game Laws Maine-1899
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This is a revision of the fish and game laws for the state of Maine. It includes such topics as the prohibition against use of dynamite, closing time for hunting or fishing designated species, and the like.
A New Graded Spelling-Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Graves, Joseph A.
  • 1890
A New Graded Spelling-Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Emphasizes words in common use that are difficult to spell. Label pasted in front shows that the book is the "property of the Town of Mt. Desert" No. 97 and gives the rules, such as inspection by the teacher very two weeks, students must pay for "material injury" to the book.
Shorter Course in Algebra
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Wentworth, G.A.
  • 1890
Shorter Course in Algebra
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Designed for schools that don't have time for the full course (per introduction); principles are illustrated; problems given for practice. Inscribed Rubie Higgins; Property of the Townof Mt. Desert label pasted inside front cover.
Pentecostal Hymns, No.2
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Date, Henry, selector
  • 1898
Pentecostal Hymns, No.2
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
"A Winnowed Collection for Evangelistic Services, Young People's Societies and Sunday-Schools." Music editors: E.A. Hoffman and J.H. Tenney. Inscribed: Mrs. E. B. Rumill. Includes title, first line and topical indexes.
Gospel Hymns No. 6
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, Geo. C. Stebbins
  • 1891
Gospel Hymns No. 6
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Stated on cover: "For Use in Gospel Meetings and Other Religious Sevices." Publ. by The John Church Co., Cincinnati. Contains title, first line and topical indexes. Handwritten in front pages: "Mrs. Lena A Folger, #10 Poplar St, Boston; Mrs. Lettie Rumill".
Sacred Songs No. 1
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, and Geo. C. Stebbins
  • 1896
Sacred Songs No. 1
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
"Compiled and arranged for use in Gospel Meetings, Sunday Schools, Prayer Meetings, and other Religious Services." Publ. by Biglow & Main Co., NY. Contains title, first line and topical indexes.
A Study of the Life of Jesus the Christ in Fifty-Two Lessons
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • Hazard, M.C.and John Luther Kilbon
  • 1892.
Description:
"Three Grades for Sunday-Schools, Bible cclasses, Normal Classes, Sunday-School Assemblies, and Institutions of Learning Where the Bible is Taught". Textbook, includes Bible Dictionary and historical map of Palestine. Marked on front pages: "Mary B. Somes, Jan., 1897".
History of Odd Fellowship: The Three Link Fraternity
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fraternal organizations
  • Stillson, Henry Leonard, ed.
  • 1897
History of Odd Fellowship: The Three Link Fraternity
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A history of the Odd Fellows; Inscribed W.H. Whitmore [likely Warren H., 1864-1920, buried in Seal Harbor cemetery]
Wrecked on the Bermudas: the thrilling adventures of three boys. A true story of the present age.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Meyer, Captain W. E.
  • 1892
Description:
Appears to be nonfiction. Illustrated. Inscription reads: Miss Meyer's sends her compliments to Mrs. Rumill and wishes her a Merrry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Decb. 15th. 94 Reid Street Bermuda
The New Brunswick Readers: Second Primer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • 1899c.
The New Brunswick Readers: Second Primer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Booklet size reader, printed in Canada. Written on cover: Meredith Bordeaux
John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • 1899
John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Originally published in the Century Magazine; the author knew John Gilley well and appreciated his hard work clearing fields, building dwellings, fished, raised a family, etc. He was a "hard-working, stout hearted man".
A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • H.W. Small, M.D.
  • 1898
Description:
A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898).Chapters on Aborigines, Settlement and land titles, Col. James Swan, early settlers, Gott's Island, fishing industry, municipal records.
Epworth Songs:
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Berry, Joseph F. & Gabriel, Chas. H. editors
  • 1893.
Epworth Songs:
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Mrs. Clarke's Cook Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Clark, Annie Mrs.
  • 1899
Mrs. Clarke's Cook Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
"Over one thousand of the best up-to-date receipts for every conceivable need in kitchen and other departments of housekeeping." Introductory section on "Domestic Cookery"; essay on art and history of cookery; other sections on invalid diet, and a separate part on household management (marketing, table linens, etc.) Inscribed on title page: Ava Rice Bordeaux, Mrs. Flora Bordeaux
Times Past
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, Community Events
  • 5/31/1899
Times Past
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times, . Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 5/27/1999. Openings of summer hotels; Sanley House, Claremont House. Pure spring water being bottled and sold by the Mt. Desert Spring Water Company, Mr. Doolan manager. Eden Cafe being opened for the summer by owner Dr. E.L. Mason. Memorial Day observed by Grand Army attending church previous Sunday. A detailed description of a Memorial Day in Bar Harbor. [show more]
Ladies Home Journal, June 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Fashion designs
  • Other, Home economics
  • Other, Women
  • June 1893
Ladies Home Journal, June 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Ladies' Home Journal, June 1893
Ladies Home Journal, March 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Fashion designs
  • Other, Home economics
  • Other, Women
  • Mar., 1893
Ladies Home Journal, March 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Ladies Home Journal, March 1893
Ladies Home Journal, Feb. 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Fashion designs
  • Other, Home economics
  • Other, Women
  • Feb., 1893
Ladies Home Journal, Feb. 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Ladies Home Journal pulished by the Curtis Publishing Co, Philadelphia
Ladies Home Journal, July 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Fashion designs
  • Other, Home economics
  • Other, Women
  • July 1893
Ladies Home Journal, July 1893
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Little Blossoms in the Garden of Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • William T. Adams, editor
  • 1890
Little Blossoms in the Garden of Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Adams, William T., ed. Little Blossoms in the Garden of Home (Holiday Publishing Co, 1890). Book given to Emily Phillips by Mrs. Casper Wistar c.1900
Trifet’s Monthly Galaxy of Music March 25, 1892
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Music
  • 1892
Trifet’s Monthly Galaxy of Music March 25, 1892
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Trifet’s Monthly Galaxy of Music March 25, 1892.
“Concert Gems” song book by C.E. Leslie, 1891
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Musical Composition, Music Book, Songbook
  • Other, Music
  • 1891
“Concert Gems” song book by C.E. Leslie, 1891
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
“Concert Gems” song book by C.E. Leslie. Chicago: The Chicago Music Company. 1891.14 pages. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.5
Natural School Geography
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Jacques Redway
  • 1898
Natural School Geography
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Natural School Geography book used in Mount Desert schools. "Property of the Town of Munt Desert No. 8" written on inside front cover.
Nature Stories for Young Readers
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • M. Florence Bass
  • 1893
Nature Stories for Young Readers
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
"Florence Hodge" written on the insdie front cover.
Times Past. Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times. Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 6/3/1999.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • 6/7/1899
Description:
Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times. Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 6/3/1999. General information; graduation exercises, arrival of Mr. and Mrs. John Emery who gave the funds for the Bar Harbor Kindergarten. A recorded oral history as told by Eben Hamor` Account of the routes and settlements along his mailroute in 1836. Describes Tremont, Eden, Town Hill and Somesville.