Description: Ship's log for the Schooner Marion, 1836-1837 This log records voyages of the Schooner Marion, commanded by Eaton Clark from February 1836 to June 1836 (potentially a bit longer). From June 1836 (and definitely by November ben 1836) until July 1836 the schooner was commanded by Jacob Sawyer. Destinations mentioned include: Puerto Rico, Mount Desert, Lubec, Williamstown, New York, Port au Plat, St. Domingo, and others
Description: Lobster dealer ledger of purchases and sales of Charles Orville Trask, business name C.O.Trask, in Bass Harbor, Tremont, Maine. Orville had a scow anchored in the harbor where he took delivery of lobster when it was brought in by the fishermen. Includes names of individual lobster fishermen. Prices from 25 cents to 50 cents per pound. Donated by Trask family children.
Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
Subject:
Other, General Stores in Tremont
Other, Perry W. Richardson Country Store
Other, Schooner Betsy
Other, Schooner Rover
Creator:
Perry W. Richardson
Description: Financial Ledger of a General Store which existed in the area of Granville Road in Bass Harbor. May have been founded by Thomas Richardson as numerous references refer to him. The Ledger dates from May 23, 1806- June 10, 1829. 40 pages. Lists items sold in the store to individuals and to supply ships. Schooners named are The Schooner Rover and The Schooner Betsy. The Ledger lists deliveries and services provided such as potatoes to Cranberry Island, keeping horse. delivery to Pretty Marsh. Items sold include rum, barrels, rigging, coffee, potatoes. molasses, corn, pork. fabric. Handwritten on rag content paper. [show more]
Description: Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church (last name?). "I agree to sell the timbers that lies on Sparow Higgins Landing so called if he likes the timbers and all the plank also by paying 12 dollars per thousand." Blue Hill April 28th, 1883
Description: This appears to be a receipt showing that B. H. Higgins was paid the amount of $137.50, a quarterly salary, for the his services as the keeper of the Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse. The dates paid through are from Sept 1st, 1858 to December 31st, 1858.
Description: Legal fees owed by the Town of Mount Desert Debited and Credited. A statement of the Seaville and Gilpatrick Cases - Mount Desert Statement written by Town Agent, M Heath L initials in names may be S. Unclear what Heath's first name is
Description: 7" x 8" booklet that includes oath for becoming member; list of charter members; and scanty minutes of meetings. Most of the pages are blank.
Description: Bills mailed to the Northeast Harbor Golf Club from the Northeast Harbor Water Company 1926-1938, 1953-1954, 1974-1976, 1978 1926-1938 & 1953-1954 bills show breakdown of water usage from Daucet, bathrooms, hoses, sprinklers and showers
Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book
Subject:
Other, Weather
Description: Weather record for 1903-1904. Hand written account of the weather during summer months in a small pocket account book. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.36
Description: Records of the Mount Desert Bridge Coporation (1845-1911). Leather ledger with marbled paper cover. Minutes of meetings. List of payments and expenses. Record of leases of Bridge to K.K. Thompson and C. Thompson.
Description: This is a typical ledger, measuring 8 x 10 and 1/4 inches. It has a black cover with a faded red binding and matching red corners. The title of the ledger is written on a white label with red borders in cursive writing. It reads, "Union Meeting House Society Records". The first entry is the text of the application made to the state of Maine to become an incorporated parish and religious society under the provisions of chapter 16 of the Revised Statutes of Maine. There are the transcribed notes of the first meeting and the signers of the bylaws. The records appear to span 1914-1931. There are additional minutes of meetings and what appear records of contributions. [show more]