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Photos of places , duck hunt, and whale on GCI Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph	Nature, Animals, Birds Places Recreation, Hunting				No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Photos of places , duck hunt, and whale on GCI Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2019.439.2803 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Birds Places Recreation, Hunting Description: Photos of places, duck hunt, and whale on GCI. A= Bunker Boatyard 1965-1970s, B= Ice in the Creek Feb 12, 1934. C= Ice in the Pool Feb 6, 1934. D= town dock 1940s or 1960?. E= Cranberry Road from Dolly Hill. Duck and geese hunt on the El Pescado. G= Whale washed up on the back of the island (1919?), see report of Dr. Bowditch on Islesford.. H= Raymond Bunker's car on ice in the pool Feb. 12, 1934. I= Unknown car.
Main Street, Somesville, 1870 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Nature, Animals Other, Buildings Other, Transportation People Places, Landscape		1870c.	Somesville, Mt. Desert, ME		Main Street, Somesville, 1870 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12358 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Nature, Animals Other, Buildings Other, Transportation People Places, Landscape Date: 1870c. Place: Somesville, Mt. Desert, ME Description: Caption in The Living Past, p. 122: "Somesville's main road in 1870, looking north towards Ellsworth. Mount Desert House on left; A.J. Whiting store on right (note balcony and porch); corner of blacksmith shop on right. Telegraph wires were in use in 1870." Horse-drawn vehicles on each side of rutted dirt roadstopped in front of blacksmith’s shop.
Lumber Mill, Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals Other, Building People Places, Landscape			Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine		Lumber Mill, Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7588 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals Other, Building People Places, Landscape Place: Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine Description: Lumber Mill in Somesville. Lumber piled to left and in back of mill. To right, logs piled on bank of Mill pond. In background, A.J. Whiting’s Store, later Port-In-A-Storm bookstore. Three horses and three wagons wait for load of lumber. Men from left to right, R. Davis, J.A. Somes, J.W. Somes, Geo. Benson, B. Mitchell). Marked on back, “Last one Hulls Cove; the remainder Somesville.” Edges very worn. Small tear in lower left corner. (This description may refer to a different photograph; nothing marked on back and no wear or tear.) [show more]
Schooner Kate Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals Other, Building Other, Ships Places, Landscape	Spiker, LaRue		Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine		Schooner Kate Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9103 Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals Other, Building Other, Ships Places, Landscape Creator: Spiker, LaRue Place: Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine Description: Two masted schooner in wharf in front of A.J. Whiting Store (later Fernald’s Store, (later Port-in-a-Storm Bookstore, even later, an art gallery). Back of blacksmith shop visible on left. Small sailing dory tied to wharf. Anchor hangs from bow. Several men seated in the bow of schooner, one standing aft near main mast. Man driving wagon pulled by two white horses. Somes Meadow in distance. On back is written The Schooner Kate and La Rue Spicker Southwest Harbor V/4 [show more]
Tall sea grass at edge of rocks Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative	Nature Places, Landscape	LaRue Spiker				Tall sea grass at edge of rocks Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-8626 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative Subject: Nature Places, Landscape Creator: LaRue Spiker Description: Tall sea grass at the edge of rock beach
Surf washing ashore Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative	Nature Places, Landscape	LaRue Spiker				Surf washing ashore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-6312 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative Subject: Nature Places, Landscape Creator: LaRue Spiker Description: Surf washing ashore.
Surf crashing ashore Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative	Nature Places, Landscape	LaRue Spiker				Surf crashing ashore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-6311 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative Subject: Nature Places, Landscape Creator: LaRue Spiker Description: Surf crashing on the shore.
Surf crashing on the shore Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative	Nature Places, Landscape	LaRue Spiker				Surf crashing on the shore Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-6310 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative Subject: Nature Places, Landscape Creator: LaRue Spiker Description: Surf crashing on the shore.
Marsh and mountain Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative	Nature Places, Landscape	LaRue Spiker				Marsh and mountain Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-6309 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative Subject: Nature Places, Landscape Creator: LaRue Spiker Description: Marsh and mountain.
Arno B. Cammerer to George B. Dorr Letter, July 26, 1922 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature Other Places, Park Recreation Transportation, Automobile	Cammerer, Arno B.	1922-07-26	Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	Arno B. Cammerer to George B. Dorr Letter, July 26, 1922 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Identifier: bhvia-1033 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature Other Places, Park Recreation Transportation, Automobile Creator: Cammerer, Arno B. Date: 1922-07-26 Place: Mount Desert Island Description: A letter from the acting director of the National Park Service, Arno B. Cammerer, to the Lafayette National Park custodian, George B. Dorr. Cammerer informs Dorr that a proposed road project in Lafayette National Park has been approved. Cammerer believes the proposed plan will provide access to more of the park and states that the planning recognized the importance of keeping some areas remote from the development to maintain their wild character. People Mentioned: E. C. Finney, Frederick Hale, Bert Manfred Fernald, John Edward Nelson [show more]
Barrington Moore to Harold Peabody Letter, March 14, 1924 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature Other Places, Park Places, Road Recreation Transportation, Automobile	Moore, Barrington	1924-03-14	Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	Barrington Moore to Harold Peabody Letter, March 14, 1924 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Identifier: bhvia-1030 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature Other Places, Park Places, Road Recreation Transportation, Automobile Creator: Moore, Barrington Date: 1924-03-14 Place: Mount Desert Island Description: A letter from Barrington Moore suggesting arguments to Harold Peabody for advancing his campaign against the further construction of roads in Lafayette National Park. Moore argues that while roads are necessary for the park to fulfill its mission of providing access to the public, certain areas must be kept wild, not only for the enjoyment of those seeking solitude in nature but also to serve as natural laboratories for scientists. People Mentioned: George B. Dorr [show more]
M. L. Peabody to Stephen Mather Letter, undated (Copy 2) Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature Other Places, Park Transportation, Automobile	Peabody, Marian Lawrence		Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	M. L. Peabody to Stephen Mather Letter, undated (Copy 2) Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Identifier: bhvia-1025 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature Other Places, Park Transportation, Automobile Creator: Peabody, Marian Lawrence Place: Mount Desert Island Description: A letter from Harold Peabody to the director of the National Park Service, Stephen T. Mather. Peabody believes that he and Mather share a similar desire to see wild places conserved and that Mather will see that the natural character of Mount Desert Island will be preserved by the National Park Service by not allowing further development of Lafayette National Park. People Mentioned: William C. Endicott
Views of Islesford Islesford Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard	Nature, Plants Places, Island					Views of Islesford Islesford Historical Society Identifier: ihs-1377 Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Subject: Nature, Plants Places, Island Description: taken by Sarah Corson
Lupines in Fog Islesford Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard	Nature, Plants Places, Landscape					Lupines in Fog Islesford Historical Society Identifier: ihs-1375 Type: Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard Subject: Nature, Plants Places, Landscape
Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Map	Nature, Animals Nature, Animals, Birds Places, Garden Recreation	Phillips, Augustus D.	1973	Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1007 Type: Map Subject: Nature, Animals Nature, Animals, Birds Places, Garden Recreation Creator: Phillips, Augustus D. Publisher: Augustus Phillips and Son Date: 1973 Place: Mount Desert Island Description: Thuya Lodge was constructed from 1912-1916 by Boston architect Joseph H. Curtis. The Asticou Terraces were designed by Curtis as a series of paths and shelters from Peabody Drive up to the Lodge. The Garden was constructed and designed in 1956-1961 by Charles K. Savage, trustee of the property upon Curtis' death. Curtis was a summer resident of Northeast Harbor, ME and chose to give Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge, and Thuya Garden to the public. A memorial to Curtis is now found on the grounds. Pictorial map of the Asticou Terraces and the Thuya Lodge and Garden showing the grounds as well as the placement and type of trees. Buildings and animals are also drawn on the map. People Mentioned: Joseph H. Curtis, Paul G. Favour Jr. 1 in. = 20 ft. [show more]
Fred C. Lynam to Frank B. Rowell Letter, March 11, 1924 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature Other Places, Park Recreation Transportation, Automobile	Lynam, Fred C.	1924-03-11	Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	Fred C. Lynam to Frank B. Rowell Letter, March 11, 1924 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Identifier: bhvia-1031 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature Other Places, Park Recreation Transportation, Automobile Creator: Lynam, Fred C. Date: 1924-03-11 Place: Mount Desert Island Description: A letter from Fred C. Lynam to the secretary of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association, Frank B. Rowell. Lynam disagrees with Senator George Wharton Pepper's objection to the proposed road construction project in Lafayette National Park. Lynam believes the road network is necessary for providing access to the park to those who cannot, or do not want, to hike. People Mentioned: George Wharton Pepper
George B. Dorr to Gist Blair Letter, April 10, 1925 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature Places, Park	Dorr, George B.	1925-04-10	Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	George B. Dorr to Gist Blair Letter, April 10, 1925 Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Identifier: bhvia-1024 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature Places, Park Creator: Dorr, George B. Date: 1925-04-10 Place: Mount Desert Island Description: Letter from George Dorr to Gist Blair regarding Blair's acceptance of the chairmanship of a committee. Dorr states he would like Blair's work to extend to the whole of conservation.
M. L. Peabody to Stephen Mather Letter, undated (Copy 1) Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature Other Places, Park Recreation	Peabody, Marian Lawrence		Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	M. L. Peabody to Stephen Mather Letter, undated (Copy 1) Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association Identifier: bhvia-1011 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature Other Places, Park Recreation Creator: Peabody, Marian Lawrence Place: Mount Desert Island Description: A letter from Harold Peabody to the director of the National Park Service, Stephen T. Mather. Peabody believes that he and Mather share a similar desire to see wild places conserved and is confident that Mather will see that the natural character of Mount Desert Island will be preserved by the National Park Service by not allowing further development of Lafayette National Park. People Mentioned: William C. Endicott

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