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Five articles about the Mount Desert Historical Society building a new museum.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Sewing Circle
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • August 1980 & 1985
Description:
Five articles glued to a piece of white paper. One side Society Delays Action on Museum from the Bangor Daily News August 15, 1980 about the vote to defer action on building a new museum building pending more information. Second article on the same side Historical Society Still Undecided as to Type of Building to Erect from the Ellsworth American August 21, 1980. Other side Editorial from the Bar Harbor Times August 21, 1980 about the need for a new museum. Bangor Daily 8/6/1985 Notice about the upcoming annual meeting of the Mount Desert Historical Society. Bar Harbor Times, August 21, 1980 Historical Society Urges Building Decision Soon about the need for a new museum building. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.3 [show more]
Early Days of Somesvile to be Recaptured in Lecture Tuesday.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
Description:
Article about upcomming lecture at the Masonic hall the proceeds of which will bennefit the Mount Desert Historical Society. The lecture will be given by LaRue Spiker and Marjorie Hayward about early Somesville History with never before pictures of Somesville. Previously archived as 011.FIC.58.1
Final Somesville Tea Tuesday
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
Final Somesville Tea Tuesday
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article about upcomming Somesville Tea Beth Davis will sing with Marjorie Fuller will accompany with music. Previously archived as 011.FIC.58.1
Historical Society Bennefits from Bicentennial Tea At Somesville
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • 1961
Description:
Article about bicentennial tea events; how many people attended, who served the tea, and the entertainment for the event. Previously archived as 011.FIC.58.1
Thousands at Dedication of Mount Desert Bridge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1920
Thousands at Dedication of Mount Desert Bridge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article about the dedication of the Mount Desert Bidge in Trenton. Previously archived as 011.FIC.58.2
Bridge Dedicated to Hancock Service Men
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1920
Bridge Dedicated to Hancock Service Men
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article about the dedication of the Mount Desert Bidge in Trenton. Previously archived as 011.FIC.58.2
At MD [sic] Historical Society Annual Meeting Old -Timers Provide Lesson on History of the Island .
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bridges
  • August 26, 1965
Description:
Article about the Mount Desert Island Historcal Society Annual meeting and the stories which were told by long time residents of the Island. Information presented went as far back as 1899. From the Bar Harbor Times August 26, 1965
Recognition Service Planned at Somesville UNion Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Brookside Cemetery
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Northeast Harbor High School
  • Other, Somesville Union Meeting House
  • 7/20/1961
Recognition Service Planned at Somesville UNion Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Recognition Service for early settlers. Service to observe 100th anniversary of the Church. Allen Fernald will give 15 minute organ recital, anthem by bicentenial choir, Rev. Horace Leavitt will lead prayer, Northeast Harbor High School band will play, Bangor Daily news 7/20/1961 Previously archived as 011.FIC.66.5
Fire Company Accepts Tentative Land Offer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Housing
  • Other, Russell Fish Factory
  • Other, Saw mill
  • nd
Fire Company Accepts Tentative Land Offer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article about the planning board meeting where the Somesville Fire Company getting land on Route 102 and Mullen Hill Rd for the new fire station was discussed. John Williams Boatyard was allowed to extend quarry cuts for boat storage, Discussion on the development of the Ripple Pond Tract. Previously archived as object Id 011.FIC.67.2
Fire Company Accepts Tentative Land Offer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Housing
  • Other, Russell Fish Factory
  • Other, Saw mill
  • nd
Fire Company Accepts Tentative Land Offer
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article about the history of the Somesville Fire Co from 1939-1989. Covers the start of the fire company, fires in Somesville, Fire of 1947, new fire station, Previously archived as object Id 011.FIC.67.2
Life on Tinker Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Tavern
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
  • Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill
  • 8/5/1982
Life on Tinker Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
From the Ellsworth American August 5, 1982. This is an excerpt from the book Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast: Penobscot and blue Hill Bays. Talks about the earliest name of the island, who John Robinson was, other people who claimed the island. geneology of the Tinkers, commercial activity on Tinker Island.
Mount Desert Island History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Tavern
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
  • Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill
  • 8/5/1982
Mount Desert Island History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article on three pieces of paper about Mount Desert Island History; Native American History, small outer islands, Sutton's Island, Joseph Moore, Joseph Lancaster, Isaac Richardson, William and Joseph Moore, John Gilley
Lighthouses in the Southwest Group Area
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, Gravestones
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Other, Thompson Island
  • nd
Lighthouses in the Southwest Group Area
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
List of the lighthouses administered by the Southwest Group from North to South. Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.6
Lest We Forget
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, Gravestones
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Other, Thompson Island
  • nd
Lest We Forget
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article about the Thompson Island Cemetary history. Lists some of the graves in the cemetary, stones removed before October 28, 1985, where the grave stones were first located, what remains of the cemetary. Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.6
Poem on the Bann of Cars to the Towns of Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobile driving
  • Other, Bicentennial oak tree
  • Other, Bicentennial Committee
  • May 26, 1961
Description:
Article and poem about the town of Mount Desert rejecting the allowing of cars within the town limits. Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.8
Morrell Park, Somesville, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
Morrell Park, Somesville, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of horse show at Morrell Park Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.76.1
Three photos of historic sites around Somesville, Maine.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
Three photos of historic sites around Somesville, Maine.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Leonard Holmes tide mill, Coal Kiln road, foundationof Jacob Lurvey house Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.76.1
George Richardson's Childhood Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
George Richardson's Childhood Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of George Richardson's child hood home. Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.76.1
John Somes obituary
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
John Somes obituary
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Obituary of John Somes who died at the age of 92 years old Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.77.1
Harriet Somes Sanderson obituary
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
Harriet Somes Sanderson obituary
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Obituary of Harriet Somes Sanderson died November 2, 1964 at the age of 92 years old. Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.77.1
Notice of memorial service for Nathan J. Salsbury
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
Notice of memorial service for Nathan J. Salsbury
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Notice of memorial service for Nathan J. Salsbury Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.77.1
Notice of memorial service for Adelma Somes Joy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
Notice of memorial service for Adelma Somes Joy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Notice of memorial service for Adelma Somes Joy. Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.77.1
Obituary for Andrew Jackson Whiting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photography
  • nd
Obituary for Andrew Jackson Whiting
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Obituary for Andrew Jackson Whiting Previously archived as Object Id 011.FIC.77.1
Local Woman Hired to Teach Radio Announcers How To Speak.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Birthdays
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Radio broadcasting
Description:
Article on Virginia Somes Sanderson working for NBC as a speech coach for radio announcers. Previously archived as 011.FIC.77.3
Students Dig Deep To Find Their Roots.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobile travel
  • Other, Shipping
  • Other, Stables
Students Dig Deep To Find Their Roots.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article about a local high school students doing research into into the history of Mount Desert Island and some of the changes which have taken place over the years. Also current plans to reopen historic senic views in Acadia National Park.