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Schoolboy Basketball Highlights - Southwest Harbor High and Pemetic High Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript			1958	Schoolboy Basketball Highlights - Southwest Harbor High and Pemetic High Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16730 Type: Document, Manuscript Date: 1958 Description: Copy #1 of "Schoolboy Basketball Highlights - Southwest Harbor High and Pemetic High" by Simon Sklar. Undated, but appears to have been written in 1958. Covers period 1908-1957.
History of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Mount Desert Island			History of Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16677 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Mount Desert Island Description: 29-page typewritten manuscript giving history of MDI: no date, no author. First page is headed, "Chapter I, The Beginning :1755-1762"
Hall Quarry: The Little Town That Wasn't There Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Object, Baseball Gear, Baseball Other, Depressions Other, Games Other, Granite quarrying Other, Hall Quarry Other, Prohibition Other, Smuggling	O'Neill, Susan	1978	Hall Quarry: The Little Town That Wasn't There Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16676 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Object, Baseball Gear, Baseball Other, Depressions Other, Games Other, Granite quarrying Other, Hall Quarry Other, Prohibition Other, Smuggling Creator: O'Neill, Susan Date: 1978 Description: 28-page typewritten manuscript about history of Hall Quarry.
Narrative for slideshow about Hall Quarry Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Delphini [ship] Other, Granite quarrying Other, Rum Other, Strikes		1987	Narrative for slideshow about Hall Quarry Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16675 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Delphini [ship] Other, Granite quarrying Other, Rum Other, Strikes Date: 1987 Description: [6] page manuscript by "T.S." about history of Hall Quarry. Letterhead : Great Harbor Collection, Inc., Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662
"An Almost Lost Art in Today's Industrial World" Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Granite quarrying Other, Hall Quarry Other, Standard Granite Company Other, Tools & implements	Troy, Bill	1985	"An Almost Lost Art in Today's Industrial World" Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16674 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Granite quarrying Other, Hall Quarry Other, Standard Granite Company Other, Tools & implements Creator: Troy, Bill Date: 1985 Description: 14-page typewrittten manuscript about history of Hall Quarry; includes bibliography.
Essay on Education by Thaddeus Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript				Essay on Education by Thaddeus Somes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16621 Type: Document, Manuscript Description: Handwritten in ink; no date given, but note from Harriet Somes Sanderson says was written by her father, Thaddeus, when a schoolboy. He went to East Corinth Academy in 1846 at age 7. Thaddeus Shaply Somes was born on April 2, 1839.
Schoolboy Basketball Highlights - SWH High and Pemetic High Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball Other, Pemetic High School Other, Southwest Harbor		1958	Schoolboy Basketball Highlights - SWH High and Pemetic High Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16517 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball Other, Pemetic High School Other, Southwest Harbor Date: 1958 Description: Copy #2 of "Schoolboy Basketball Highlights - Southwest Harbor High and Pemetic High" by Simon Sklar. Undated, but appears to have been written in 1958. Covers period 1908-1957.
Everyone who Loves Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Churches Other, Forests Other, Geology Other, Indians			Everyone who Loves Mount Desert Island Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14748 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Churches Other, Forests Other, Geology Other, Indians Description: Manuscript undated by LaRue Spiker Dedicated to everyone who loves or has loved Mount Desert Island, pp 42 Handwriting on the back of p. 1 Notations in the margins doesn't fit in protective sleeve Previously archived as #012.FIC.012.1
Cumulative Impact of Development on Mount Desert Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Cost of living Other, Employment Other, Environment Other, Jobs Other, Real estate development Other, Taxes		1987	Cumulative Impact of Development on Mount Desert Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14745 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Cost of living Other, Employment Other, Environment Other, Jobs Other, Real estate development Other, Taxes Date: 1987 Description: Working Draft Manuscript by the League of Women Voters of Mount Desert Island, 1987 1 extra page 11 in the back Discusses growth, taxes, real estate, environment, jobs , towns, suggestions
History of the Original Northeast Harbor Fire Company, Northeast Harbor, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Reed, Alvah L.		History of the Original Northeast Harbor Fire Company, Northeast Harbor, Maine Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14210 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Reed, Alvah L. Description: Per introduction by Robert Pyle: "Written in the 1930's and scanned from a copy preserved by Elmer H. Cousins and supplies by his nephew Dana R. Haynes in 2012." Refers to numerous people and places.
Somesville Sewing Circle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Cemeteries Other, Clubs Other, Hearses Other, Sewing			Somesville Sewing Circle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14185 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Cemeteries Other, Clubs Other, Hearses Other, Sewing Description: Notes (5 versions)about the club, giving names of members, items sewed, plans to raise money to buy hearse, organ, build sidewalk, fence around Brookside Cemetery. Library, church parish house, Somesville School House also mentioned.
Diary and manuscript material of Marian Lawrence Peabody Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Reminiscing Other, Social classes Other, Social life Other, War			Diary and manuscript material of Marian Lawrence Peabody Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14073 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Reminiscing Other, Social classes Other, Social life Other, War Description: Diary and other narrative material written by Marian Lawrence Peabody. Includes description of summer life on MDI, social life in Boston, wartime experiences and events, travels to California, Paris and other locations, and the Claremont Hotel. Black binder has been included in the collection. There is substantial duplication between the material in folders and in the black binder (which was marked "May to Dec 1917"). Much of the material was incorporated in the book "To be Young was Very Heaven," with Mrs. Harold Peabody listed as the author. Also included are letters from Craig Wylie of Houghton Mifflin and Anne Ford about difficulty finding copies of the book in stores. THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GIVEN ONLY THE ACCESSION NUMBER, AS OF DECEMBER 12, 2007. Individual items have not been numbered or catalogued. [show more]
Reminiscences of Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Object, Telegraph Other, History - Somesville Other, Roads Other, Schools			Reminiscences of Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14071 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Object, Telegraph Other, History - Somesville Other, Roads Other, Schools Description: All by Adelma Somes Joy: “Somes Sound must have been one beautiful place." Recalls arrival of Abraham Somes, the oak trees on oak hill, Ebenezer Sutton, and Denning’s Pond. "Years ago when we had the telegraph..." Recalls advances in technology, balloons, and flight. Northeast Harbor Women's Literary Club talk , Jan. 30, 1920. Plans to travel abroad, give clothing to naked Africans, open beauty parlor. "That Old Reed House." Mrs. Reed was her grandfather's sister; house near Jim's Cove. "My first recollections of life..." Recalls her grandparents' house in 1838. Also separate essay, "Grandfather's House." Reminiscences of Somesville #6. Recalls naming of Somesville, old roads, school house, industry, and tanning pits. Two Letters from Adelma Somes Joy to Harriet Somes Sanderson, Aug. 10, 1929. recalls Col. Black House in Ellsworth, Episcopal Church at Seal Cove, Bp. Manning, church sales, other historical notes. "Memories" of her father. History of Somes and Richardson families. [show more]
Manuscript & Inscription Letters Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Johnston, Edward	1920	Manuscript & Inscription Letters Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13903 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Johnston, Edward Date: 1920 Description: for use of schools and classes and for the use of craftsmen. Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & sons, Ltd., London. Plates and instructions for forming letters in style of calligraphy.
Poem: Life of Nicholas Thomas Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Thomas, Nicholas	1857	Poem: Life of Nicholas Thomas Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13893 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Thomas, Nicholas Date: 1857 Description: Photocopy of handwritten poem about Nicholas Thomas of Eden "written by himself in the 78th year of his age." Donor was given this personally by Augustus Phillips 25 years or so ago when he (donor) was researching doggerel by Bill Ayles. The poem was printed in Vol. VI 2004 issue of Chebacco.
Corson House History Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Holway, Mary	2013	Corson House History Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13869 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Holway, Mary Date: 2013 Description: Manuscript (unpaginated) and photographs of the "Corson House," 114 Main St., Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Reminiscence of Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Churches Other, History - Somesville Other, Indians of North America Other, Mills Other, Roads Other, Schools Other, Shoemaking Other, Singing Other, Tanning			Reminiscence of Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13589 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Churches Other, History - Somesville Other, Indians of North America Other, Mills Other, Roads Other, Schools Other, Shoemaking Other, Singing Other, Tanning Description: Adelma Somes Joy recalls Somesville’s Red school house in 1847. Includes description of the interior and student pranks. Also the tale of Sam Slick. Also Singing School; Indians Camping at Somesville, two poems (one alludes to a suicide), Churches on Mt. Desert (1840), That Old Tannery (recalls Daniel and Lewis Somes, Israel Haven, John Keniston and Somesvilles' cobbler shop), That Old Factory (woolen mill), That Old Road [over Beech Hill], (1837), That Upper Gate (kept water back when not needed to turn mill wheels)--all by Adelma Somes Joy. "The Indian Violin Player" by Eunice Deering. [show more]
Request & receipt for payment to Ebenezer Shipey (?) for teaching and repairing chimney Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript			1838	Request & receipt for payment to Ebenezer Shipey (?) for teaching and repairing chimney Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13420 Type: Document, Manuscript Date: 1838
Seal Harbor History Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Glencove Hotel	Dana, E.S.	1931	Seal Harbor History Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13421 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Glencove Hotel Creator: Dana, E.S. Date: 1931 Description: Apparent text of speech given about history of Seal Harbor Summer Colony, formerly known as Seal Cove. Author's name is either Dana or Dane.
Graduates of old MDI High School, Somesville, 1907-1943 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript				Graduates of old MDI High School, Somesville, 1907-1943 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-13185 Type: Document, Manuscript Description: Two-page typwritten list, year by year, two copies
Green Grows Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, History - Bar Harbor			Green Grows Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12766 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, History - Bar Harbor Description: Pre-publication copy of Green Grows Bar Harbor (part 2)History of Bar HarborReturn to S. Collier Bar Harbor, Maine on cover
Sketch for "drawers for papers" for George Dorr Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript		Savage, Fred L.	1911	Sketch for "drawers for papers" for George Dorr Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12635 Type: Document, Manuscript Creator: Savage, Fred L. Date: 1911 Description: Free hand sketch with notes
Nelson Leland's Commencement Address-1972 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Reunions Other, Schools			Nelson Leland's Commencement Address-1972 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12215 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Reunions Other, Schools Description: Two dates on manuscript: 1968 and 1972.
"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;
History of Someville Museum by Marie Bordeaux Allen -1958 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Manuscript	Other, Mount Desert Historical Society Other, Woman's Club	Allen, Marie Bordeaux	1958	History of Someville Museum by Marie Bordeaux Allen -1958 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12082 Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: Other, Mount Desert Historical Society Other, Woman's Club Creator: Allen, Marie Bordeaux Date: 1958 Description: Composition on Someville Museum by Marie Bordeaux Allen -1958 Mentions many names in relationship to the museum. States at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. John Allen Somes on June 19th, 1929, the Woman's Club decided to sponsor the Mount Desert Historical Society and find a location for the museum. Decided to invite other Woman's Clubs. Mr John A. Somes offered a building holding the colllection, the former Selectmen's office Discussion of Dr. Kittredge practice. His saddle bags and his English Bullseye watch, and a drawing of Sarah Kittredge were in the museum Titled "What Interests Me Most and Why". Envelpe from Allan to Mrs. Marjory Hayward [show more]

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