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Harriet Somes Sanderson's scrapbook (1895) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook		1895	Harriet Somes Sanderson's scrapbook (1895) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14184 Type: Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook Date: 1895 Description: Harrriet Somes Sanderson's scrapbook containing a report of Mrs. Eben Hamor's death, many wedding invitations (including Agnes Somes' marriage to Frank Foley), disappearance of Paul Atherton of Somesville after his wedding, recipes, clippings, bits of fabric.
Mortgage Deed, Arthur L. Somes to Lewis Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed		1892	Mortgage Deed, Arthur L. Somes to Lewis Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14102 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Date: 1892 Description: Sale of lot and buildings in Tremont (South West Harbor) by Arthur L. Somes to Lewis Somes for sum of $1286.00 (to be paid over five years). Boundaries of same described; same lot previously sold to him by James A. and James B. Freeman
1892 Warranty Deed: James A. Freeman etal to Arthur L. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed		1892	1892 Warranty Deed: James A. Freeman etal to Arthur L. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14101 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Date: 1892 Description: Sale by James A. Freeman and James R. Freeman of Tremont for one dollar and "other valuable consideration" paid by Arthur L. Somes of described lot to him.
Quit-Claim Deed: Phillips to Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed		1892	Quit-Claim Deed: Phillips to Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14012 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Date: 1892 Description: Quit-Claim Deed from Joseph D. Phillips to Arthur L. Somes for land in Tremont (Southwest Harbor)
The Delineator: A Journal of Fashion Culture and Fine Arts Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Periodical, Magazine		1890	The Delineator: A Journal of Fashion Culture and Fine Arts Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13917 Type: Publication, Periodical, Magazine Date: 1890 Description: Published by the Butterick Publishing Co. Articles and advertisements about fashion, fabrics, etiquette and manners, needle-craft, home-making and house-keeping
Receipt for Groceries, Provisions Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	N.S. Bunker, Dealer in Groceries & Provisions, Otter Creek	1894	Receipt for Groceries, Provisions Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13866 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Creator: N.S. Bunker, Dealer in Groceries & Provisions, Otter Creek Date: 1894 Description: Part of a page from a ledger showing receipt for keg powder, shells, tea, shoes, pork (?).
Dog License Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Permission, License, Animal License	Clerk's Office, Town of Mount Desert	1894	Dog License Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13865 Type: Document, Permission, License, Animal License Creator: Clerk's Office, Town of Mount Desert Date: 1894 Description: Dog license issued to Thomas S. Davis to keep a male dog of black color, Newfoundland breed and named "Lion. Issued by Kyman H. Somes, Town Clerk.
Receipt for Goods from WH Ward Store, Southwest Harbor, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	W.H. Ward	1892	Receipt for Goods from WH Ward Store, Southwest Harbor, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13863 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Creator: W.H. Ward Date: 1892 Description: W.H. Ward was dealer in Fishing Outfits, Groceries, Tobaccos, Boots and Shoes, Confectionery, etc. Also Water and Ice. Most of the items listed are illegible except for butter, lard, and laces.
Receipt, Grindle, R. L. to Brown, Wm. S. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt		2/10/1899	Receipt, Grindle, R. L. to Brown, Wm. S. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13387 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Date: 2/10/1899 Description: Doctor Robert L. Grindles receipt to Wm. S. Brown for services including attending birth of daughter.
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 Identifier: mdihs-12815 Type: Publication, Book Creator: Carleton, Leroy T. Publisher: Press of Kennebec Journal Date: 1899 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 Identifier: mdihs-12782 Type: Publication, Book Creator: Graves, Joseph A. Publisher: Ginn & Co. Date: 1890 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 Identifier: mdihs-12771 Type: Publication, Book Creator: Wentworth, G.A. Date: 1890 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.
Map of Mount Desert Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Map	Bates, Waldron, Edward L. Rand, Herbert Jaques	1896	Map of Mount Desert Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12650 Type: Map Creator: Bates, Waldron, Edward L. Rand, Herbert Jaques Date: 1896 Description: Map with contour lines indicating elevations, islands and areas names; bodies also named. Map is cut into sections measuring 4" X 8" and then mounted on buckram (?); overall dimension is 32" X 24".
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	A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12496 Type: Publication, Book Creator: H.W. Small, M.D. Date: 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.
Flashilight, black and metal Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Flashlight		1899c.	Flashilight, black and metal Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12460 Type: Object, Furnishings, Flashlight Date: 1899c. Description: 9" long; part unscrews to insert battery; date (ca. 1899) suggested by donor. Metal loop perhaps for hanging or affixing to belt. Found in apartment over old store in Seal Harbor. Marked patent pending.
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 Identifier: mdihs-12430 Type: Publication, Book Creator: Clark, Annie Mrs. Publisher: The National Tribune Date: 1899 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
Letter to his Grandson, Raymond P. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Robinson, A.J.	1897	Letter to his Grandson, Raymond P. Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12284 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Creator: Robinson, A.J. Date: 1897 Description: Letter written March 28, 1897 by A.J. Robinson to Raymond P. Somes (1893-1983) expressing hope that Raymond is being good and that he'll grow up to be a nice boy and remember his grandfather by this letter.
King's Daughters Circle of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt	American Missionary Society	1898	King's Daughters Circle of Mount Desert Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12254 Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Creator: American Missionary Society Date: 1898 Description: Receipt from American MIssionary Society for $2.00 contribution from the King's Daughters Circle of Mount Desert, Mary Somes, President. Also includes envelope addressed to Miss Mary A. Somes. Enrollment form of Emma Richardson, Mt Desert, Maine in the International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons, NYC Mae Hill, Mt Desert, ME is the Leader of the Circle known as Somesville Silver Cross (n.d.) Note indicates that Mae Hill was married to Paul Ather? [show more]
"Somesville Library," by Laura Richardson Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		1897	"Somesville Library," by Laura Richardson Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12151 Type: Document, Manuscript Date: 1897 Description: "Somesville Library," a handwritten history by Laura Richardson of Somesville, April 16, 1897 (4 pages); four-page handwritten letter and envelope with return address, written by Lucie Smallidge (daughter of Laura Richardson) to Mrs. Charles Lanpher (Juanita) and dated September 21, 1988;
Letter to Mrs. William Kitteridge Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter		1895	Letter to Mrs. William Kitteridge Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12091 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Date: 1895 Description: Letter from Emma L. Rich, New Haven, CT to her aunt, Jane Kitteridge, Mount Dessert, Maine, dated March 4, 1895, together with a burgundy ribbon.
Olean High School Commencement invitation Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Request, Invitation		1899	Olean High School Commencement invitation Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12090 Type: Document, Request, Invitation Date: 1899 Description: Olean High School Commencement exercises invitation, 1899, Mr. E. R. Kittridge, together with card of Rosswell D. Morse, State Armory, Olean NY,
Pinkerton Academy Commencement Invitation Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Request, Invitation		1898	Pinkerton Academy Commencement Invitation Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12089 Type: Document, Request, Invitation Date: 1898 Description: Pinkerton Academy commencement exercises invitation, 1898, William Kittredge, Allan R. Kincaid, Derry, N.H.
Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Doll		c 1898	Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12050 Type: Object, Doll Date: c 1898 Description: Molded head and hands. Body stuffed with wood shavings. Face painted, blue eyes, and hair (red) painted on. Dressed in knit undershirt, knit socks, linen underdress, knee length bloomers, knee length white dress with red buds overall. Lace in mid-bodice and neck. Short sleeves. Cutwork and embroidery on hem of underdress. Leather shoes with ankle strap. Blue wool cape pinned at throat with gold pin with seven turquoise stones. Made by AM Doll Co. [show more]
Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Doll		c 1898	Doll Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11933 Type: Object, Doll Date: c 1898 Description: Bisque head, yellow hair. Painted eyebrows, blue glass eyes, painted lips. Bisque hands and feet with painted shoes and socks. Costume - long white striped dress, pink sateen slip, white muslin petticoat, matching chemise, both lace edged. Body stuffed with wood shavings. Donor info - belonged to sister (Agnes) of donor.
Dining room.mantel - House at Seal Harbor - Rev. William Adams Brown Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing	Savage, Fred L.	1899	Dining room.mantel - House at Seal Harbor - Rev. William Adams Brown Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11755 Type: Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing Creator: Savage, Fred L. Date: 1899 Description: Details of mantel. Three drawings on linen with no name - assumed to be related. NB name of Brown on back of one linen drawing. The linens may be of a different project. One drawing on paper with builders instructions. These were all rolled together.

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