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Letter and drawings Eskimo life Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Letter and drawings Eskimo life Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2001.108.767 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Description: Letter and 2 photos of drawings depicting Eskimo Culture: hunting, fishing, from German source. [Research TBD] Likely connected with Samuel Hadlock and his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians, Rachel Field's God's Pocket, and subsequent research in Beyond God's Pocket
Letter: John A. Peters to Jerome H. Knowles Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	John A. Peters	1920	Mount Desert, Seal Harbor		Letter: John A. Peters to Jerome H. Knowles Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-3262 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: John A. Peters Date: 1920 Place: Mount Desert, Seal Harbor Description: Regarding deed between Rockefeller and Stebbins
Note from Ted Madara to Nina Gormley Wendell Gilley Museum	Document, Correspondence	Other People	Madara - Ted Madara			Copyright Not Evaluated	Note from Ted Madara to Nina Gormley Wendell Gilley Museum Identifier: wgm-1446 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other People Creator: Madara - Ted Madara Description: Notecard reads "Dear Nina: We are lifelong summer residents of SWH and had the great fortune growing up to meet Wendell several times in his workshop while he was carving birds for my grandparents which we now cherish. My mother Linda Madara was asked by Downeast Magazine to write a story about Wendell and to photograph him and his carvings. We came across the text and original copy this summer and thought you may want it for the archives. Best regards, Ted Madara" Note accompanies a typescript of the magazine article, "Wendell Gilley - The Art of Fine Bird Carving" and photographic negatives. [show more]
Letters to Ada Emerson Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Henry Kelley	1859-1864			Letters to Ada Emerson Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1896 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Henry Kelley Date: 1859-1864 Description: Letters from Henry Kelley (Emerson?) to his mother, Ada Emerson, in Indian River, ME describing his Civil War encampment with the Maine 10th Regiment at Camp Washburn, MD & Harper's Ferry, VA. Given to library by Carl Kelley.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People Places, Camp	Parker, James	1862-08-10	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1004 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Places, Camp Creator: Parker, James Date: 1862-08-10 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, School Institution Other People	Parker, James	1863-10-11	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1003 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, School Institution Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-10-11 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other People	Parker, James	1863-09-27	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1005 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-09-27 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	Parker, James	1863-07-25	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1002 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-07-25 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	Parker, James	1863-01-09	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1001 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-01-09 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan
Letter to Harry Clark from Donald F. Graves Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People		1943			Letter to Harry Clark from Donald F. Graves Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1838 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Date: 1943 Description: Letter from Lt. Donald F. Graves based with U.S. Army Air Force in Clovis, NM to Harry Clark in Northeast Harbor about his experiences flying before being sent overseas during WW II.
Correspondence about George E. Street's 1905 book Mount Desert, a history Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence	Other People	Samuel Eliot Morison	1924-1926			Correspondence about George E. Street's 1905 book Mount Desert, a history Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1988 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other People Creator: Samuel Eliot Morison Date: 1924-1926 Description: Copies of correspondence about the editing and reissuing of George Street's 1905 book "Mount Desert a History" by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot in 1926. Contents include letters of Helen Ranney, George H. Street, and William Sawtelle.
Personal letter at the end of WWII Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	Clark Hoyt	1945			Personal letter at the end of WWII Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1841 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Clark Hoyt Date: 1945 Description: Personal letter, in diary format, from Hoyt Clark to his niece describing the sad news of the death of some of his crew members in a B29 plane crash just after WWII was declared over. Cover letter included.
Harry Clark letters Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	Mrs. Ralph Ross	1945			Harry Clark letters Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1840 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Mrs. Ralph Ross Date: 1945 Description: Letter from Mrs. Ralph Ross, mother of Lt. Ralph Ross Jr. who was friend and co-pilot on aircraft of which Mrs. Clark's son, Hoyt, was a gunner during WWII. When pilot of aircraft on which Hoyt Clark was a gunner. Lt. Ross died when the plane crashed (after end of war); Hoyt was not on the flight.
Harry Clark letters Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	Rev. McKendry	1945			Harry Clark letters Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1839 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Rev. McKendry Date: 1945 Description: Mrs. Ralph Ross sends copy of Rev. McKendry's letter to Mrs. Harry Clark following news of her son Ralph's death. Hoyt Clark, son of Harry Clark, was in the same unit as Ralph serving in the Pacific in WWII. Hoyt was not aboard the plane when it crashed.
Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Adney Boothby	1863			Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1894 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Adney Boothby Date: 1863 Description: Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
Stephen Smallidge Letter (kindness of Lucy H. Smith) Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People		1864			Stephen Smallidge Letter (kindness of Lucy H. Smith) Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1952 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Date: 1864 Description: Stephen Smallidge (May 30 1842-December 20 1908) of Northeast Harbor enlisted on March 11 1864 in the Maine Volunteer Regiment. This was during the Civil War. He later was resident of Northeast Harbor.
Savage Family Civil War Letters Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Correspondence	Other People		1854-1865			Savage Family Civil War Letters Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-2000 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other People Date: 1854-1865 Description: Copy of a manuscripted collection of letters exchanged by members of the Savage family between 1864 and l865. There are a few photographs of Savage descendants.
Letter to Byron Cheever from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Wendell Gilley Museum	Document, Correspondence	Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Vise Other People	O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.	1971-04-23		Copyright Not Evaluated	Letter to Byron Cheever from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Wendell Gilley Museum Identifier: wgm-1214 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Vise Other People Creator: O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Date: 1971-04-23 Description: This letter praises Wendell Gilley's inventiveness, his carving and his book . O'Brien refers to a vise for holding decoys and carvings for painting that Wendell includes in the book.
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Byron Cheever Wendell Gilley Museum	Document, Correspondence	Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving Other People	Cheever - Byron Cheever	1971-05-23		Copyright Not Evaluated	Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Byron Cheever Wendell Gilley Museum Identifier: wgm-1211 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Object, Art, Sculpture, Carving Other People Creator: Cheever - Byron Cheever Date: 1971-05-23 Description: Cheever writes that he has received the materials for Gilley's book and that he read the new chapter on decoys and thought it was well done. He also talks about meeting carver Harold Haertel in Chicago at a meeting of decoy collectors.
Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Wilson, Herbert E.	1950-07-27	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1256 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Wilson, Herbert E. Date: 1950-07-27 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Herbert E. Wilson writes to Governor Schricker regarding the discharge of LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas from the payroll of the state of Indiana. Wilson commends that state for taking appropriate action. People Mentioned: LaRue Spiker, Maurice O. Hunt, Iola Klaas
Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Hunt, Maurice O.	1950-07-11	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1260 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Hunt, Maurice O. Date: 1950-07-11 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Maurice O. Hunt of the Indiana State Department of Public Welfare writes to notify LaRue Spiker that she has been suspended without pay for aiding and abetting the work of the Civil Rights Congress and creating discord within the department. A Personnel Transaction form is included with the letter. People Mentioned: T. A. Gottschalk, Leo M. Kinman, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hitz, Fred Hoke, W. Edward Sweigart, Louise Griffin
Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Pumphrey, Ralph E.	1950-07-28	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1259 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Pumphrey, Ralph E. Date: 1950-07-28 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Ralph E. Pumphrey writes regarding a letter LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas sent to the Council of Social Agencies. Pumphrey believes Spiker ignored the established legal channels in appealing her case by distributing a public statement. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Harold B. Tharp, Mrs. Boyd I. Miller, Carl R. Dortch, Mrs. Marvin E. Curle, Sidney Cahn, Michael F. McCaffrey, Philip Adler Jr., Lionel F. Artis, Murray A. Auerbach, Irene C. Boughton, Volney M. Brown, Agnes Connor, Mrs. Frank H. Fairchild, Russell W. Galloway, Mrs. John K. Goodwin, Henry M. Graham, Mrs. Walter S. Greenough, Mary Houk, Robert E. Jewett, Gerald F. Kempf, Bertha Leming, Mrs. Montgomery S. Lewis, Mrs. Colby E. Moody, Mrs. John M. Moore, Joseph E. Palmer, Edwin G. Plum, James Shaw, Thomas M. Tobin [show more]
American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People		1950-07-27	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1258 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Date: 1950-07-27 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: An unidentified American citizen criticizes a mimeographed letter sent by LaRue Spiker. The author supports Spiker's dismissal from her government job and accuses her of using communistic language.
Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Events Other People	Brodie, Donald W.	1950-07-31	Indianapolis IN	Copyright Not Evaluated	Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1257 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Events Other People Creator: Brodie, Donald W. Date: 1950-07-31 Place: Indianapolis IN Description: Donald W. Brodie dismisses the appeal of LaRue Spiker regarding her release from the State Welfare Department of Indiana. Brodie believes that Spiker's words support communism and that it is important for the United States to keep up with Russia in the development of atomic warfare. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Henry F. Schricker, Maurice O. Hunt
Cranberry Island Rugs Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People		2004		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Cranberry Island Rugs Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.27.795 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Date: 2004 Description: Letter (copy) sent by Hugh L. Dwelley to Mildred Cole Peledeau in 2004, about Cranberry Island Rugs. Hugh's letter includes several patterns for rugs: "Jefferson's Fancy", "Dimond Diaper", "Rose of Sharon", and some unlabeled. The patterns are also labeled "Mrs. Eliza Murray", "1840", and "1844". A photo of some samples made form the patterns in 1999.

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