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Kaelber Hall, technical drawing, circa 1987
College of the Atlantic
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Scully/Monahon Architects
  • 1987 circa
  • Bar Harbor
  • In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Description:
Floor plans, elevations, wall sections, kitchen plan, and riser diagram for Kaelber Hall rebuild.
Door Schedule Kaelber Hall, architectural drawing, March 3, 1988
College of the Atlantic
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Scully/Monahon Architects
  • 1988-03-03
  • Bar Harbor
  • In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Description:
Door details for finishing.
Looking at Seal Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Irving Osgood
  • 1894
Looking at Seal Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mounted photograph of Green Mountain and Seal Harbor.
The Normal Music Course
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • John W. Tufts, H.E. Holt
  • 1889
The Normal Music Course
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1 copy John W. Tufts and H.E. Holt The Normal Music Course, second reader. (New York, Chicago: Silver, Burdett and Co., 1889).
St. Ignatius Church, Northeast Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 1947
St. Ignatius Church, Northeast Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard featuring photograph of St. Ignatius Church, Northeast Harbor. Postmarked September 20, 1947.
Eagle Lake and Frenchman's Bay
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 1948
Eagle Lake and Frenchman's Bay
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard of Eagle Lake and Frenchman's Bay from Cadillac summit road. Postmarked August 20, 1948
Rock Cut Ascending Cadillac Mountain Road
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 1946
Rock Cut Ascending Cadillac Mountain Road
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard depicting rock cut on Cadillac Mountain Road. Postmarked September 1946.
Steping Stones, Sieur de Monts Tarn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 1949
Steping Stones, Sieur de Monts Tarn
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard depicting steping stones across the outlet of Sieur de Monts Tarn, Acadia Park. Postmarked May 1949.
Bass Harbor Head Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 1953
Bass Harbor Head Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard depicting Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Postmarked August 1953.
King Neptune at Play
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
King Neptune at Play
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard depicting waves crashing on rocks, Acadia Park. Undated, likely late 1940s- early 1950s.
The Ovens, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
The Ovens, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard depicting The Ovens, Bar Harbor. Undated, likely late 1940s-early 50s.
Head of Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Head of Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of the head of Somes Sound, 1881.
Bear Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Bear Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Bear Island from Mt. Desert.
Sargent, Bubble, and Pemetic Mountains
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Sargent, Bubble, and Pemetic Mountains
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Sargent, Bubble, and Pemetic Mountains taken from back of the Eliot home.
Jordan Pond and the Bubbles
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Jordan Pond and the Bubbles
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Jordan Pond and the Bubbles.
Eliot Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Eliot Home
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of President Eliot's home from the water.
Upper Hadlock Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Upper Hadlock Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Upper Hadlock Pond and Sargent Mountain.
Mouth of Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Mouth of Somes Sound
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of the mouth of Somes Sound
Dining Tent
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1885
Dining Tent
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Anna Dunbar and Mrs. Ireland in the dining tent, 1885.
Gentleman's Tent and Breakfast Time
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1885
Gentleman's Tent and Breakfast Time
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture of gentlemen sleeping in a tent.
Sargent Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1881
Sargent Mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1881 photograph of Sargent Mountain from an island on Lower Hadlock Pond.
Lower Hadlock Pond Outlet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Lower Hadlock Pond Outlet
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1881 photograph of the outlet to Lower Hadlock Pond. Back reads "This is probably in the outlet to Lower Hadlock, near Wasgatt Cove where there was once a mill."
Studying in Tent, 1881
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1881
Studying in Tent, 1881
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Champlain Society studying in camp, 1881. Marshall P. Slade photograph picturing John L. Wakefield, Henry Spelman, Samuel A. Eliot, Charles Eliot, and Edward L. Rand.
Camp Pemetic
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1881
Camp Pemetic
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1881 photograph of Camp Pemetic, Somes Sound, Mount Desert, Maine.
Roach Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1884
Roach Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Roach Pond, August 1884. In photograph: Mrs. A.C. Freland, W.H.D. (William Dunbar), C. Batchelder, R.W. Williams, A.C.D., ? Freland, Mrs. M., L. Hobart, Dr. ?.A. Dunbar.
Champlain Society, June 1881
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • William Dunbar
  • 1881
Champlain Society, June 1881
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of the Champlain Society, June 1881. In the photograph: George Dunbar, Heyliqar Windt, Roland Thatcher, Samuel A. Eliot, Henry Spelman, Charles Townsend, William Davis, Charles Eliot, Edward L. Rand, Marshall Slade, Ernest Lovering, William Dunbar, John Wakefield.
Rock Cliffs
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1880
Rock Cliffs
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
M.P. Slade photgraph of an unidentified rock cliff, 1880. Sepia photograph, faded.
Camp Pemetic, 1880
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1880
Camp Pemetic, 1880
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sepia toned photograph of Camp Pemetic, Champlain Society 1880.
Somes Sound, 1880
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1880
Somes Sound, 1880
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sepia photograph of Somes Sound, 1880. Background is Dog Mountain, Robinson's Mountain, and the yacht Sunshine. S.A. Eliot, William Dunbar, George Dunbar in photograph.
At Camp, July 1880
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1880
At Camp, July 1880
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Champlain Society camp, July 1880. Pictured: S.A. Eliot, George Dunbar, John Wakefield Charles Eliot, William Dunbar, Ernest Lovering,
Valley Cove
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1880
Valley Cove
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Valley Cove, 1880
The Bubbles from Long Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • M.P. Slade
  • 1880
The Bubbles from Long Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of the Bubbles taken from Long Pond.
Morris Cottage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
Morris Cottage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Morris Cottage, 1888-89.
Upper Hadlock Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Charles Dunbar
Upper Hadlock Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Upper Hadlock Pond by Charles Dunbar. Undated, 1880-90.
Upper Indian Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1885
Upper Indian Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1885 photograph of Upper Indian Pond.
Kitchen
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1885
Kitchen
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of camp field kitchen, 1885.
Camp, 1885
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1885
Camp, 1885
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Members of the Champlain Society at camp, 1885.
Lower Indian Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1885
Lower Indian Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Lower Indian Pond, 1885
Cove at Canoe Landing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • C. Batchelder
  • 1885
Cove at Canoe Landing
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture of two unnamed women in a canoe on an unknown pond.
Infant diaper
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Diaper
Infant diaper
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two cloth infant diapers with ribbon ties at the side. One in perfect condition, other had brown spots and specks on it.
1997-1998 Annual Fund Campaign
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1998
1997-1998 Annual Fund Campaign
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Copy of 1997-98 annual fund campaign.
Campaign to Restore and Endow the Sound School House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1999
Campaign to Restore and Endow the Sound School House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pamphlet adovcating for support to restore the Sound Schoolhouse. Two news articles included in pamphlet.
Saving the Somes Sound Schoolhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Gladys Butler
Saving the Somes Sound Schoolhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Five page essay by Gladys Butler giving the history of the Sound schoolhouse and advocating for its preservation.
Campaign Plan for the Sound Schoolhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Flier
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1998
Campaign Plan for the Sound Schoolhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Set of 2 flyers outlining the timing and gifts pyramid for the schoolhouse restoration project.
Sound Schoolhouse Restoration Appeal
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1998
Sound Schoolhouse Restoration Appeal
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Envelope containing appeal letter, brochure, response envelope, and solicitation for support for the sound schoolhouse restoration project
Campaign to Restore the Sound School House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • March 1998
Campaign to Restore the Sound School House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Four page document outlining the rationale for restoring the school house and costs of the project.
The Sound Schoolhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
The Sound Schoolhouse
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Three page document outlining the rationale for the schoolhouse restoration, the beneficiaries of the restoration, and the outline of the restoration campaign.
Ladies Sewing Circle Book No. 1
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Ladies Sewing Circle Book No. 1
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Records from the Somesville Sewing Circle 1866-1913.
Someville Sewing Circle No. 2
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Someville Sewing Circle No. 2
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Ledger of expenditures for the Somesville Sewing Circle, 1880-1890. Records are sporatic and incomplete between these dates.
Ladies Sewing Circle Book No. 2
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Somesville Sewng Circle
Ladies Sewing Circle Book No. 2
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Records of the Somesville Sewing Circle 1881-1931. Ledger type book containing both narrative records and minutes as well as financial entries.
Account Book, 1895-1959
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Account Book, 1895-1959
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Ledger of accounts for the Somesville Sewing Circle, 1895-1959
Ledger and Minutes Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Ledger and Minutes Book
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Meeting minutes and ledger entries for the Somesville Sewing Circle, 1932-42. Intermixed narrative text and monetary accounting for the Circle.
Ledger Book, 1959-2003
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Ledger Book, 1959-2003
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Ledger and accounting book for the Somesville Sewing Circle, 1959-2003
Meeting Minutes, 1942-2002
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Meeting Minutes, 1942-2002
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Meeting minutes of the Somesville Sewing Circle, 1942-2002.
Meeting Minutes, 1985-1990
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Meeting Minutes, 1985-1990
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Meeting minutes of the Somesville Sewing Circle, 1985-1990.
Ledger, 1986-1992
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Ledger, 1986-1992
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Spiral bound notebook ledger of transactions for the Somesville Sewing Circle, 1986-92.
Circle Meal Planning 1958-60
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Somesville Sewing Circle
Circle Meal Planning 1958-60
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Spiral bound notebook outlining Somesville Sewing Circle public meal planning 1958-60. Incudes recipes.
David Rockefeller Oral History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
  • David Rockefeller
  • 2010
David Rockefeller Oral History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Audio tape of oral history interview with David Rockefeller at Ringing Point, September 9, 2010.
Oral Histories- Fernald, Somes, Kane, Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
  • MDI Historical Society
Oral Histories- Fernald, Somes, Kane, Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Audio cassette tape containing oral histories provided by Danny Kane, Addie Smith (Mrs. Fred Smith), Cora Fernald, and Morris Somes. 1973-74.
John Kief Oral History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
  • John Kief
  • 2002
John Kief Oral History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Audiocassette oral history tape by John Kief, 2002.
Inaugural History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
  • Carol Shutt
  • 2009
Inaugural History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Audiocassette of Carol Shutt on the inaugural, 2009.
B'Ball
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
  • Unknown
  • 2016
B'Ball
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Audiocassette labelled B'ball 4/16.
Mount Desert Light Station Storm of 1962
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
  • 1962
Mount Desert Light Station Storm of 1962
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Audiocassette oral histories of the Mount Desert Station Light crew from the storm of 1962.
Tremont Concert, 1970
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Audiotape, Audiocassette
  • Lew Smallidge's Orchistra
  • 1970
Tremont Concert, 1970
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Orchistra performance, 1970. Sax: Leo Smallidge Baritone Sax: Pete Gray Piano: Charlie Wakefield Drums: Gil Robinson
Sound Schoolhouse Potluck
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
Sound Schoolhouse Potluck
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photograph of a pot luck event in the Sound Schoolhouse. Woman in blue sweater identified as Emma Richardson.
Women's Table Conversation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
Women's Table Conversation
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photograph of an unspecified conversational gathering. Identified women (far right) Charlotte Singleton, (lower left) Maureen Cosgrove, Fayelle (pink sweater).
Stop Sign
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
Stop Sign
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Jackson Gilman holding a stop sign. Undated photograph.
Woman with Flag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
Woman with Flag
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated picture of unknown woman holding Union Jack flag.
Sarah Corson
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
  • 2010
Sarah Corson
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of Sarah Corson wearning the shawl won in a raffle held to support the Women's History project of the Southwest Harbor Library, March 2010.
Helen Smallidge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
Helen Smallidge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photograph of Helen Smallidge at the Sound Schoolhouse. Unknown potluck event.
Woman in Library
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
Woman in Library
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photograph of unknown woman browsing the library book shelves. Phoograph found in album containing pictures of MDIHS events c.2000-2010.
Island Women Hiking
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Ana Carvajal
Island Women Hiking
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture of island women hiking (probably Katadin). Patricia Fox, Patty Tierney, Heidi Walsh, Lois Winter, and Cindy Robbins. Photograph found in album containing pictures of MDIHS activities, 2000-2010.
Man with Child
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
Man with Child
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture of unknown man with child. Photograph found in picture album of MDI Historical Society events dating 2000-2010. Same subjects as 023.FIC.56 and 023.FIC.57
Man with Child
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
Man with Child
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of unknown man and child. Photo found in album of MDI Historical Society events, 2000-2010. Same subjects as 023.FIC.55 and 023.FIC.57
Man with Child
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
Man with Child
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of unknown man and child. Photo found in album containing photographs of MDI Historical Society events 2000-2010. Subjects same as objects 023.FIC.55 and 023.FIC.56
Church Organ
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
  • 2008
Church Organ
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture of church organ. From MDI Historical Society 2008 tour of historical churches.
Church Altar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
  • 2008
Church Altar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of church altar. From MDI Historical Society historical churches tour 2008.
Church Organ
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
  • 2008
Church Organ
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture of church organ. From 2008 MDI Historical Society tour of historic churches.
Church Altar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Unknown
  • 2008
Church Altar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of a church altar. From 2008 MDI Historical Society tour of historical churches.
Balance Rock, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Balance Rock, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated post card depicting Balance Rock, Bar Harbor. Published by S.J. Clement's Music Store, Bar Harbor.
Bar Harbor Warships in Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Bar Harbor Warships in Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated postcard of warships in Bar Harbor.
Steamer Moosehead, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Steamer Moosehead, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated postcard depicting the steamer Moosehead in Bar Harbor. Published by A.H. Bee of Bar Harbor and made in Germany.
Sieur de Monts National Park
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Sieur de Monts National Park
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photographic postcard of Sieur de Monts National Park. Must date from between the establishment of the park in 1916 and the renaming of the park in 1919. Published by W.H. Sherman of Bar Harbor
Seal Harbor, ME Gorge-Raven Cliff
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Seal Harbor, ME Gorge-Raven Cliff
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated postcard of Gorge-Raven Cliff in Seal Harbor. Card maufactured by Hugh Leighton and Co. of Portland, ME and printed in Germany.
Bar Harbor, ME, Seal Harbor Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Bar Harbor, ME, Seal Harbor Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated postcard of Bar Harbor and Seal Harbor Maine. Manufactured by the Hugh Leighton Company of Portland, ME and printed in Germany.
Chimney Pond From the Summit
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Chimney Pond From the Summit
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photographic postcard of Chimney Pond taken from nearby mountain summit.
End of Shore Path, Kenarden Lodge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
End of Shore Path, Kenarden Lodge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated post card of the shore path and Kenarden Lodge, Bar Harbor.
Building of Arts, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Building of Arts, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photographic postcard of the Building of Arts in Bar Harbor.
Shore Walk, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Shore Walk, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photogrpahic post card of the shore walk, Bar Harbor.
Hunter's Beach Head, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Hunter's Beach Head, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Undated photogrpahic post card of Hunter's Beach Head, Bar Harbor.
Steamer Rangeley, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Steamer Rangeley, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture postcard of the steamer Rangeley in Bar Harbor. Published by A.H. Bee and printed in Germany.
Otter Cliffs From Ocean Drive
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
Otter Cliffs From Ocean Drive
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture postcard of Otter Cliffs viewed from Ocean Drive.
The Ovens, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
The Ovens, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture postcard of The Ovens, Bar Harbor
The Bubbles, Jordan Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
The Bubbles, Jordan Pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Postcard depicting The Bubbles and Jordan Pond. Published by F.E. Sherman of Bar Harbor.
Balance Rock, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Balance Rock, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Artist depiction of Balance Rock, Bar Harbor. Published by F.E. Sherman, Bar Harbor.
Schooner Head, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Schooner Head, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Artist depiction of Schooner Head, Bar Harbor. Published by F.E. Sherman, Bar Harbor.
Jordans Pond, Mt. Desert
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Jordans Pond, Mt. Desert
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photographic postcard depicting Jordans Pond, Mt. Desert. Published by F.E. Sherman, Bar Harbor.
Art Building, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Art Building, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photographic postcard of the Art Building, Bar Harbor. Published by F.E. Sherman, Bar Harbor.
Frenchman's Bay and Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Frenchman's Bay and Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Artist's depiction of Frenchman's Bay and Bar Harbor.
Schooner, Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Schooner, Southwest Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture postcard of four masted schooner in Southwest Harbor. Photo by Ballard Photos.
Cromwell Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Cromwell Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Artist's depiction of Cromwell Harbor, Bar Harbor Me.
Chatwold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Unknown
Chatwold
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photographic postcard of Chatwold cottage, Bar Harbor.
Mortgage: Tennis Club to Ansel Manchester, 1930
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Northeast Harbor Tennis Club
  • 1930
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
Certified copy of 1925 original Copy of receipt on principal received
Deed: Ansel Manchester to Tennis Club, 1925
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Ansel L. Manchester
  • 1925
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Lease: Ansel L. Manchester to Tennis Club, 1925
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Ansel L. Manchester
  • 1925
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Contract: Ansel L. Manchester with Tennis Club
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Ansel L. Manchester
  • 1924
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
Letters: Melcher to Arnold, Knowles to Arnold
Modern reprints of historical sailing photos
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Four modern reprints of historical sailing photographs. 2023.010.001 - Sailboat under sail identified as "Vayu," 1938. 2023.010.002 - Wooden Bullseye "Bicker" owned by the Thompsons. Damage on original photograph is visible on this copy. 2023.010.003 - A#18 owned for two years by Polly Thompson McIlhenny and Rod Thompson. 2023.010.004 - Group of men on Hal Haskell's "Nirvana." Left to right: Wes Read (prof. captain), Unknown, Bacha Rensaw, Bim Chandler, Unknown, Unknown, Rod Thompson (in back), Hush Wallace (?), Hal Haskell, Unknown. [show more]
Large unidentified sailing boat
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Image, Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
  • Copyright Undetermined
Large unidentified sailing boat
Northeast Harbor Fleet
Description:
A 5"x7" black and white photograph of a large unidentified sailing boat.
Photographs of A Boats and a Shipping Memo from W.H. Ballard, 1936-1941
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Twenty-nine black and white photographs of A Boats sailing, 1936-1941, and a Shipping Memo from W.H. Ballard. 2023.09.002 - 8.5"x5.5" Shipping Memo from W.H. Ballard to R. Anderson Pew, December 6, 1969. 2023.09.003 - 5"x7" photograph of A Boats sailing downwind. Back of photograph: 7 - '36, Neg Y #20 2023.09.004 - 5"x7" photograph of A #15 Whistler sailing toward Eastern Way - Sutton Island behind. Back of photograph: 8 - '36, Neg Y #10. 2023.09.005 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats sailing downwind. A32 in foreground. Back of photograph: 8 - '36, Neg #247-A. 2023.09.006 - 5"x7" photograph of three A boats (#6, 15, 22) sailing in Western Way. Back of photograph: 8 - '36, Neg #247-B. 2023.09.007 - 5"x7" photograph of A#38 off Great Cranberry - other boats in background. Back of photograph: 7 - '37, Neg Y#27. 2023.09.008 - 5"x7" photograph of A#22 and A#11 sailing in Great Harbor. Back of photograph: 8 - '37, Neg Y#1. 2023.09.009 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats sailing. Back of photograph: 8 - '37, Neg Y#7. 2023.09.010 - 5"x7" photograph of A #23 sailing. Back of photograph: 8 - '37, Neg Y#8. 2023.09.011 - 5"x7" photograph of three A boats sailing. A#44 close to viewer. Back of photograph: 8 - '37, Neg Y#9. 2023.09.012 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats sailing (seems to be same day as 2023.09.009). Back of photograph: 8 - '37, Neg Y#11. 2023.09.013 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats racing. Back of photograph: 8 - '37, Neg Y#13. 2023.09.014 - 5"x7" photograph of A#16 sailing downwind flying spinnaker. Back of photograph: 8 - '37, Neg Y#14. 2023.09.015 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats racing in Great Harbor. Back of photograph: 7 - '38, Neg Y#29. 2023.09.016 - 5"x7" photograph of two A boats sailing, overlapped. Closer boat is A#43. Back of photograph: 8 - '38, Neg Y#41. 2023.09.017 - 5"x7" photograph of four A boats sailing in Western Way. Back of photograph: 8 - '38, Neg Y#44. 2023.09.018 - 5"x7" photograph of four A boats sailing downwind. Left to right: A#1, A#19, A#16, A#21. Back of photograph: 8 - '39, Neg Y#52. 2023.09.019 - 5"x7" photograph of A#44 with other boats behind. Back of photograph: 8 - '39, Neg Y#55. 2023.09.020 - 5"x7" photograph of A boat sailing. Back of photograph: 8 - '40, Neg Y#61-B. 2023.09.021 - 5"x7" photograph of A boat #50 Gull sailing with Sutton Island behind. Back of photograph: 8 - '40, Neg Y#61-C. 2023.09.022 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats near committee boat Sparrow. Back of photograph: 8 - '40, Neg Y#74. 2023.09.023 - 5"x7" photograph of A boat #38 near western end of Sutton Island. Back of photograph: 7 - '41, Neg Y#104. 2023.09.024 - 5"x7" photograph of A boat #4 and 100 #7 sailing with Sparrow behind. Back of photograph: 7 - '41, Neg Y#104B. 2023.09.025 - 5"x7" photograph of two A boats and a 100 sailing in the Great Harbor. Back of photograph: 7 - '41, Neg Y#105. 2023.09.026 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats sailing with Seal Harbor behind. Back of photograph: 8 - '41, Neg Y#81. 2023.09.027 - 5"x7" photograph of three A boats (#22, 24, 18) sailing together. Back of photograph: 8 - '41, Neg Y#82. 2023.09.028 - 5"x7" photograph of A boats sailing in the Great Harbor. Back of photograph: 8 - '41, Neg Y#85. 2023.09.029 - 5"x7" photograph of A#27 and A#43 sailing in the Great Harbor. Back of photograph: 8 - '41, Neg Y#91. 2023.09.030 - 5"x7" photograph of A#24 and two other A boats sailing in the Great Harbor. Back of photograph: 8 - '41, Neg Y#93. 2023.09.031 - 5"x7" photograph of A#43 heeled over. Back of photograph: 10 - '41, Neg Y#110. [show more]
Photo of boy and woman with Northeast Harbor Fleet burgee
Northeast Harbor Fleet
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Mount Desert
  • No Known Copyright
Description:
2.75" x 3.75" black and white photograph of boy (R. Anderson Pew?) and woman sitting near boat with Northeast Harbor Fleet burgee behind.
Men's Overcoat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Overcoat, Chesterfield
  • People
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Overcoat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Formal black wool chesterfield overcoat with silk lapels. Worn by Ben Hadley.
Men's Three Piece Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • Haskel and Jones
  • 1894-04
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Three Piece Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black calvary twill three piece suit with a cutaway coat (.01), a single breasted vest (.02) and trousers(.03). Vest label reads: "Haskell and Jones, Portland Maine" and in the pants the date is written. Belonged to Dr. R. W. Wakefield
Mortgage: Tennis Club to R. Burnham Moffat, 1908
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Northeast Harbor Tennis Club
  • 1908
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Mortgage: R. Burnham Moffat to Tennis Club, 1911
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • R. Burnham Moffat
  • 1911
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Deed: Ansel L. Manchester to Tennis Club, 1925
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Ansel L. Manchester
  • 1925
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Mortgage: R. Burnham Moffat to Tennis Club, 1911
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • R. Burnham Moffat
  • 1911
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Contract: Ansel L. Manchester with Tennis Club
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Ansel L. Manchester
  • 1924
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Northeast Harbor Tennis Club Record Book
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations, Civic
  • 1907
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
Papers of Club's Incorporation, 1907
Special Millennium Edition, The Bar Harbor Times
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • Other
  • Places, Town
  • The Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/28/2000
Description:
In December 2000, The Bar Harbor Times published this "Special Millennium Edition" in 2 sections: A (cover-8) and B (9-19). Some of the events covered are "The Timeline of Maine History" (4) and other special events pertaining to the history of Mount Desert Island.
The Ellsworth American, A Bicentennial Celebration.
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Events
  • 8/13/1989
Description:
A newspaper description of how the Bicentennial of the nation & the organization of local government in Hancock County & many of its towns occur at the same time.
Kronprinzessin Cecilie Railing Piece
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Kronprinzessin Cecilie Railing Piece
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Block of railing from the German liner ship the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Gold plaque attached says "Teakwood Rail from the U.S.S. Mount Vernon 1917 - 1940". The Kronprinzessin Cecilie was given the name U.S.S. Mount Vernon when it was seized by the U.S. government at the start of WWI.
Ceremonial Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Scissors
  • Places, Road
  • 1932-07-23
  • Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ceremonial Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal scissors with engraved handle. Used in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Cadillac Mountain Summit Road.
Illustrated Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trinket Basket
  • Tomah - Sabattis Tomah (1873 - 1954)
  • 1900 - 1920 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Illustrated Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Large birch bark basket with various boarder designs going along top and bottom edge. Created by Sabattis Tomah, son of Passamaquoddy artist Tomah Joseph.
Clear Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • none
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Clear Bud Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small clear glass vase with two thin handles at the top.
Large Scallop Shaped Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Large Scallop Shaped Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Orange tortoise shell hair pin with a scalloped end embedded with rhinestones. See matching hair pin in set. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand Reef Point Stationary
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Varying sized of white paper with blue type. Larger sheet reads "Beatrix Farrand Landscape Gardener Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Smaller sheets read "Reef Point Bar Harbor, Maine". Last pieces of stationary in which Farrand refers to herself as "Landscape Gardener".
Women's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • none
  • 1930 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Green straw hat with orange and lilac cloth flowers. Worn by a Mrs. Wakefield.
Photograph Portrait of George B Dorr
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1880 - 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph Portrait of George B Dorr
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and White photograph portrait of George B Dorr.
Ralph Everett Bragdo Baby Walker
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Walker, Baby Walker
  • none
  • 1906
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ralph Everett Bragdo Baby Walker
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wooden baby walker used by Ralph Everett Bragdon.
Ralph Everett Bragdon Baby Photo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1906-05
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ralph Everett Bragdon Baby Photo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Photo of baby Ralph Everett Bragdon in a baby walker.
Brewer Children Portrait
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1901
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Brewer Children Portrait
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Portrait of the four Brewer childre, Christal, Winifred, Nancy, and Dorothy Brewer who summered at the Redwood Cottage in Bar Harbor.
Fownes Children's Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Glove
  • none
  • Fownes Brothers & Co.
  • 1880 - 1920 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Fownes Children's Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pair of white leather gloves for children. Botton on wrist has a depiction of a hand and "Fownes London" written on edge.
Wooden Highchair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair, Highchair
  • none
  • Copyright Undetermined
Wooden Highchair
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Natural wood highchair with spindle back and a wicker seat. Wheels on bottom.
Casino Boxing Ticket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket
  • none
  • 1920 - 19560 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Casino Boxing Ticket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Student ticket for the Bobby Jones vs. Jimmy Dugan boxing match on the 23rd of January at the Bar Harbor Casino. Ticket contains information about the match.
"The Bar Harbor Blue Book and Mount Desert Guide"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Directory, Business Directory
  • Places, Island
  • Bee - Albet Wilson Bee II (1854 - 1949)
  • 1881
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Book with blue cover and in gilded text: "The Bar Harbor Blue Book and Mount Desert Guide 1881". Contains addresses and guide book with advertisements.
Photo of a Boy and his Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of a Boy and his Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Boy in a black uniform holding his bike upright against a staged background.
Photo of Girl Under Christmas Tree
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of Girl Under Christmas Tree
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Sepia tone photo of a young girl holding a doll with a Christmas tree in the background
Photo of Child with Toy Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of Child with Toy Bike
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Photo in a foldable cardboard frame depicting a boy in white on a toy bike.
Photo of Child With Bonnet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photo of Child With Bonnet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Oval Photo of a child in a coat and bonnet with a hand warmer leaning against a chair.
Alphia Doll and Storybook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • 1880
  • Copyright Undetermined
Alphia Doll and Storybook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Bisque head and limbs with cloth body, red hair, glass eyes, and painted brows. Wearing a red plaid dress, tule and purple cloth bonnet, and has molded and painted shoes. Doll belonged to Maybelle Gonya, who gave it the matching address book. Doll is named Alphia. Doll (.01) and Storybook (.02)
Composition Baby Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • Copyright Undetermined
Composition Baby Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Composition head and limbs with painted features and molded blonde hair. Partial composition and cloth body. Wearing a white gown with lace trim, trousers, and a white lace hood. No maker's mark.
Horsman "Baby Dimples" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • E.I. Horsman Company
  • 1928 - 1930
  • Copyright Undetermined
Horsman "Baby Dimples" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Composition head with blue sleeping eyes, open mouth with teeth, and molded painted blonde hair. Composition limbs with a cloth body. Wears a polka dot dress with a red bow and stripe. Maker's mark reads "E.I.H. Co. Inc."
Composition Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • 1930 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Composition Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Full composition doll with feathered brows, sleeping eyes, open mouth with teeth, and curly blonde hair. Wears a pink dress with white lace around neckline and cuffs. Has tink shoes, white socks, and a sunhat with a flower pin. No maker's mark. May have been a Shirley Temple look-a-like doll.
Huedbach Koppelsdorf "My Fairy" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • Huedback Koppelsdorf Doll Company
  • 1920
  • Copyright Undetermined
Huedbach Koppelsdorf "My Fairy" Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Bisque socket head with blue galss sleeping eyes, open mouth, feathered brows, painted and fake lashes. Wears a white gown with pink embroidered detail and a white cloak. Maker's mark reads" Huedback Koppelsdorf 300 2/0 Germany."
JDK Kestner Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Doll
  • none
  • JDK Kestner Doll Company
  • 1860 - 1930
  • Copyright Undetermined
JDK Kestner Doll
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Bisque head with blonde hair, open mouth, glass brown sleeping eyes, painted features including eyelashes. Wearing a white gown with a floral pattern and a green bonnet. Makers mark on nape of neck reads "257. JDK." and below on the doll's back reads "Made in Germany 44"
Milk Pail
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Dairy Tool, Milking Pail
  • 1880 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Milk Pail
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal milk pail with a cap and wooden handle.
Handled Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Tailor's Iron
  • 1880 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Handled Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Iron which was heated on the stove and has handle which can be swapped out.
Handleless Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron, Tailor's Iron
  • 1800 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Handleless Iron
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Iron without a handle so that removable handles could be swapped off with others being heated on the stove.
Seltzer bottle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Serving Bottle, Seltzer Bottle
  • none
  • 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Seltzer bottle
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Glass seltzer bottle with writing "Spring Company, Red Rock, Bar Harbor"
2010.00.009
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Food Extracting Tool, Juicer, Fruit Press
  • 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
2010.00.009
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two piece metal lemon juicer; presser handle over straight sided container with spout.
Savoy Toilet Paper
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toilet Paper
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Stone & Forsyth of Boston and New York
  • 1893 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Savoy Toilet Paper
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
High quality "Savoy" toilet paper from Malvern Hotel; stack of flat sheets; package is white with navy blue lettering; manufactured in Boston and New York by Stone & Forsyth
Burned Tea Cups
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Cup, Teacup
  • Events, Fire
  • 1900 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Burned Tea Cups
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two cups burned in the Fire of 1947, hotel china by Mitchell & Woodbury of Boston, white with green trim near rims.
Child's Toy Car Burned in 1947 Fire
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Toy
  • Events, Fire
  • 1947
  • Copyright Undetermined
Child's Toy Car Burned in 1947 Fire
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal charred relic found in the ruins of the Fire of 1947.
Three Bar Harbor Fire Department Fireman Hat Insignias
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Insignia Badge
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
(.01) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "ENGINE" (.02) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "HOSE" (.03) Fireman of Bar Harbor Fire Department insignia "LADDER" All with a 4 petal cutout
Dodge's Guide Book and Map
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • Places, Island
  • Ezra Herrick Dodge
  • 1874-06
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dodge's Guide Book and Map
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Guidebook of Mount Desert Island writen by Ezra Herrick Dodge. Title page read's: "Dodge's Guide Book and Map to and over Mount Desert Island by E. H. Dodge, of Tremont (Mt. Desert), Me. Portland: Loring, Short and Harmon. June, 1872"
Hammered Silver Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher
  • 1874 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hammered Silver Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Silver water pitcher used aboard the ship of Levi C. Jordan who drowned at sea February 11, 1874.
Bangor and Bar Harbor Steamboat Stock Certificate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Stock Certificate
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
  • 1895-12-19
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Certificate for six shares of the Bangor & Bar Harbor Steamboat Co. made out to a Miss Roberts on December 19, 1895.
Captain's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • 1900 - 1920
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Captain's Hat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Hat belonging to Captain Joseph L Norton. Navy blue with gold "Captain" embroidered on front above gold band.
Etched Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trinket Basket
  • Richard Love
  • 2000 c
  • Maine
  • Copyright Undetermined
Etched Birch Bark Basket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Birch bark etched basket. Made by Penobscot artist Richard Love. Lid (.01) and Base (.02)
Pineapple Basket with Leaf Lid
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trinket Basket
  • Theresa Neptune Gardner (1935 - 2004)
  • Copyright Undetermined
Pineapple Basket with Leaf Lid
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pineapple souvenir basket made by Passamaquoddy basket maker Theresa Neptune Gardner. Lid (.01) and Base (.02)
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Trunk
  • Louis Vuitton
  • 1900 -1920
  • Copyright Undetermined
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Louis Vuitton steamer trunk with latches, handles, and strapping. Owned by Mary Cadwalader Jones.
Miniature Blue Glass Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Miniature Blue Glass Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small clear vase tinted blue.
Leather Portfolio and Key
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Stationery
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Leather Portfolio and Key
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Beatrix Farrand's black leather portfolio with matching leather insert. Portfolio has tabs which are labeled "Unanswered", "Answered", "Unpaid", and "Paid". Outside of both the portfolio and insert are initialed "BJ" for Beatrix Jones, her maiden name. Small paper envelope labeled "key" contains the small key which goes to the portfolio. Portfolio "A" (.01), Portfolio "B" (.02), Key (.03) [show more]
Beatrix Farrand's Folding Kodak Camera
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Photographic, Camera, Box Camera
  • none
  • The Eastman Kodak Company
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand's Folding Kodak Camera
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black Kodak folding pocket camera used by Beatrix Farrand at her Reef Point Estate.
Beaded Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Purse, Evening Bag
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beaded Purse
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Purse with beaded floral pattern and beaded fringe on bottom. Metallic clasp and chain strap. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
White Leather Gloves Right (.01) and Left (.02)
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Glove, Evening Glove
  • none
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
White gloves owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Rhinestone Chocker Necklace
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Jewelry, Necklace, Choker
  • none
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Rhinestone Chocker Necklace
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Choker style black ribbon necklace, embedded with rhinestones. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Large Tortoise Shell Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Large Tortoise Shell Hairpin
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Orange tortoise shell hairpin with squared end embedded with rhinestones. See matching hairpin in set. Owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Potpourri Sachets
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Sachet
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Potpourri Sachets
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two small sachets; one in a flower print (1998.00.008) and the other in blue thin cloth with lace edges (1998.00.009). One Large sachet embroidered (1998.00.010) with the initials MCJ for Mary Cadwalader Jones, Beatrix Farrand's mother.
Ivory Handled Button Hook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Buttonhook
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Ivory Handled Button Hook
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Metal button hook with an ivory handle.
White Bureau Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Furniture Runner, Table Runner
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
White Bureau Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White bureau scarf embroidered with an "E.W." and owned by Edith Wharton, Beatrix Farrand's Aunt.
Metal Engraved Hair Clip
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Hair Ornament, Hair Clip
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Metal Engraved Hair Clip
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Sterling silver spring hair clip engraved with an overlapping "BJ" standing for Beatrix Jones, Beatrix Farrand's maiden name.
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • People
  • Places, Garden
  • 1953-06
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Pamphlet titled "Reef Point Gardens Bulletin" published by the Max Farrand Memorial Fund, Bar Harbor Maine in June 1953. Vol. I, No. 10. Has a black and white image of a flower in a vase titled "Hybrid Tea Rose Innocence". Photograph by Sewall Brown.
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Scissors
  • none
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Floral Scissors
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Decoratively engraved metal scissors owned by Beatrix Farrand.
Beatrix Farrand Portrait Photographs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Beatrix Farrand Portrait Photographs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two black and white photograph portraits of Beatrix Farrand set inside a brown leather folding portfolio. Portfolio is decorated with an embossed and gilded boarder. Photograph of Beatrix Farrand in light top (.01) and Photograph of Beatrix Farrand in dark top (.02)
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1950 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Max Farrand Portrait Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small brown leather folding portfolio with a black and white portrait of Max Farrand, husband of Beatrix Farrand.
Photograph of Beatrix and Max Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1940 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Beatrix and Max Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white image of Beatrix and Max Farrand taken at Reef Point Estate.
Photograph of Beatrix Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1900 - 1940 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Beatrix Farrand
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of Beatrix Farrand standing outside.
Photograph of Mary Cadwalader Jones
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1880 - 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Mary Cadwalader Jones
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed black and white photograph of Mary Cadwalader Jones (mother of Beatrix Farrand) wearing a full-length white gown, a large hat, a black shawl, and carrying a parasol.
White Porcelain Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • none
  • 1900 - 1945 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
White Porcelain Vase
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White porcelain with blue bands, trumpet shape. Originally owned by George B Dorr and purchased by Beatrix Farrand upon his death.
Decorative Flower Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Decorative Flower Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Navy and turquoise decorative plate which is shaped and painted to resemble a flower.
Bar Harbor Gardening Club Silver Award Plate
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Knickknack, Decorative Plate
  • none
  • 1953
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Silver plate gifted to the Bar Harbor gardening club by Beatrix Farrand to be the award for the best single roses category, then given to Mary Hodgkins as an prize for her single rose. Text engraved on plate reads: "A gift to the Bar Harbor Garden Club from Beatrix Farrand owner of Reef Point Gardens An award to be given annually for the best exhibit of Single Roses 1953"
Black Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Glove, Evening Glove
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Gloves
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black medium-length cloth gloves, evening wear. Right (.01) and Left (.02)
Black and White Silk Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Scarf
  • none
  • 1920 - 1940c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black and White Silk Scarf
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white silk scarf, pattern resembles geometric ladder design with gold.
Dark Brown Fur Wrap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Outerwear
  • none
  • 1900 - 1920c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Dark Brown Fur Wrap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Dark brown mink fur wrap.
Black Silk Velvet Dress With Black Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • none
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Silk Velvet Dress With Black Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Full length black velvet dress with full length lace inset sleeves
Black Velvet Dress With White Lace Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Evening Gown
  • none
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Velvet Dress With White Lace Collar
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Full length black velvet dress, lace collar with black bows, inset black lace 3/4 length sleeves.
Black Uniform Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Uniform Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Navy uniform tam, black felt, owned by Tyler Proctor Sr.
Guide book for Mount Desert
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • Places, Island
  • Clara Barnes Martin
  • 1879
Guide book for Mount Desert
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Loring, Short & Harmon's illustrated guide book for Mount Desert Island (before Acadia National Park). With 5 mounted photographs. Fourth edition (1879). Sixth edition (1885).
Hat Box with Fifth Avenue Scene
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Accessory Box, Hatbox
  • Dobb's Fifth Avenue Hats
  • 1919
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hat Box with Fifth Avenue Scene
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Hat box from Dobb's Fifth Avenue, New York. Side of box has scenes from Fifth Avenue.
Black Parasol
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Umbrella, Parasol
  • 1900 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Black Parasol
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black fabric parasol with folding black handle. Used in Bar Harbor by Emily Drayton Taylor.
Women's Short Brimmed Hat with Feathers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Short Brimmed Hat with Feathers
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black velvet hat with short brim and decorative sequins, flowers, vines, and feathers.
Women's Top Hat with Roses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • 1910
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Top Hat with Roses
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Velvet black hat with decorative roses and leaves on one side.
China Vase with Handles
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase, Flower Vase
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
China Vase with Handles
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White china vase with ornate construction, floral painting, and gilded detailing. Belonged to the Ocean Cottage.
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Astronomical Telescope
  • 1860 and 1958
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Hamor Telescope, Case and Letter
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wood and metal telescope (.03) and wood case (.01) presented to Captain Richard Hamor for assisting the British ship "Dominica" when it had caught fire on August 3rd, 1860. Corresponding letter(.02) is from the Royal Admiralty explaining the incident and how Richard Hamor and Aaron S. Lanfor both were awarded telescopes in thanks for their help. It is addressed to R.W. Gillen and dated 8th August, 1958.
Men's Morning Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Cutaway Coat
  • 1900 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Morning Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black wool twill cutaway coat. Found in the pocket was an invitation for Jack Baker to the 1965 40 Hayseeers' Ball (Way Bak Ball).
Men's Cutaway Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Cutaway Coat
  • International Tailor Company NY Chicago
  • 1900 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Cutaway Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black treed wool cutaway coat. Label reads: "Made to Order; by the international tailor company NY Chicago"
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Frock Coat
  • The Continental
  • 1905 - 1920
  • Copyright Undetermined
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black Knights Templar frock coat with the label "The Continental" and Knights Templar crosses on sleeves.
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Frock Coat
  • People
  • 1924
  • Copyright Undetermined
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black Knights of Templar double breasted frock coat with black velvet buttons with a Knights Templar Pin and World War service pin which says "Ben Hadley" on back. "Blanquefort" embroidered on collar. Worn by Ben Hadley in the Ellsworth branch of the Knights Templar, called "Blanquefort".
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Frock Coat
  • People
  • 1900 - 1905 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Knights Templar Frock Coat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Knights Templar frock coat with black velvet buttons and Knights Templar pin and cross insignia on cuffs. Belonged to Fred J. Brewer.

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