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Collection of Gott family genealogies
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 1600s-1900s
Collection of Gott family genealogies
Tremont Historical Society
Description:
Collection of Gott family genealogies, presented by Gott descendants at a Gott family reuonion August 16, 1928, at or near LaGRange, Ohio. Explanation on pages following pages 2 and 3 ofd "The First Gotts In America" by Philip P. Gott. Includes an outline of the Gott family in Ohio by Lorinda Rockwood (Mrs. William H.) Gott and her son Frank Burton Gott. Brief lists of names for: The First Gotts in America, Charles Gott, Immigrant Syracuse amd Rochester [New York] Gotts Cape Ann [Massachusetts] Gotts Maine Gotts Brief historical sketches Gott family outline Document from Office of Receiver of Commutation Money in Belfast Maine showing Willard Norwood paid $300 to be released from serving in the National forces, August 10, 1863. 43 pages [show more]
Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island history
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 2050s
Description:
Typewritten manuscript on the "Quiet Side of Mount Desert Island history" Found in Ruth Gott's belongings and donated by her daughter Jane Gott Wass. Jane thinks Ruth prepared this for a talk because of the notes handwritten in the margins. "R" in the text stands for Richardson. 15 pages Wass, Gott Jane Gott, Ruth Wass Gott, Jane
Charles Gott family genealogy
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Manuscript
Charles Gott family genealogy
Tremont Historical Society
Description:
Gott family genealogy, appears to hasve been prepared by Gott, Frank Burton of Ohio. Descendants of Gott, Charles Immigrant Ancestor. Top of first page handwritten note "To Berlin Gott from F.B. Gott, Wellington, Ohio, August 30, 1941. 36 pages. Handwritten notes at end. Gott families on Mount Desert Island, Gott's Island, Swan's Island, Maine; Hebron, Connecticut; Mrlboro, Massachusetts.
Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • April 28th, 1883
Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Bill of Sale between Jacob Higgins and Thomas Church (last name?). "I agree to sell the timbers that lies on Sparow Higgins Landing so called if he likes the timbers and all the plank also by paying 12 dollars per thousand." Blue Hill April 28th, 1883
A reciept of salary paid for B. H. Higgins from the U. S. Light-house Establishment
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • December 31, 1858
Description:
This appears to be a receipt showing that B. H. Higgins was paid the amount of $137.50, a quarterly salary, for the his services as the keeper of the Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse. The dates paid through are from Sept 1st, 1858 to December 31st, 1858.
Poster for "Valley Farm"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Poster, Theater Poster
Poster for "Valley Farm"
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This poster is for the play "Valley Farm", a great Maine Drama. It was held at the Masonic Hall in Southwest Harbor. There was a dance after the play and tickets were 15, 25 and 35 cents. The poster lists the cast of characters and a synopsis of the play.
Framed collection of Camp Beech Cliff memorabilia
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Display Piece
Framed collection of Camp Beech Cliff memorabilia
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed collection of small calendars with associated photos, from Camp Beach Cliff on Echo Lake, 1956-1960. The "Seasons Greetings" calendars were sent by Mr. and Mrs. "Click" Pulis.
Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Permission, License, Occupational License
  • october 29, 1850
Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins, signed by Ezra B. French, Secretary of State.
Letter from the Dana and Bristol Families
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 11-06-03
Letter from the Dana and Bristol Families
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This is a letter dated 11-06-03 to Ms. Jeschke from Sandy Brown. The letter is from Sandy Brown, PO Box 511, Marlborough, Connecticut. The letter refers to the photos the Brown family has contacted the MDI Historical Society about.
Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • march 19, 1863
Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This is a personal note that reads, "Sir, If you will come over next Monday in the afternoon, we will do that business. If you cannot come, please let me know when you can come. Yours, E. M. Hamor"
Personal Corrispondence Aug 9th, 1855
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Aug 9th, 1855
Personal Corrispondence Aug 9th, 1855
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter between brother and sister, Beatrice (?) and A. M. Capen (?). This letter is from A. Capen to his sister, informing her on his recent relocation to Mount Desert Island. He speaks of swimming in the ocean and how pleasent the air is.
Letter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1896
Letter
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed letter from Capt. John Francis Hodgdon to Frank Leslie Hodgdon. Two frames glued back to back showing both sides of paper through glass. Typed transcript of letter in object file. Donor info - This is the last letter written by my grandfather Capt. John Francis Hodgdon. It was written to my father, Frank Leslie Hodgdon. Capt Hodgdon was lost with his ship the Theodore Dean off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina a few week later.
Town Records (Town of Mt. Desert)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Town Records (Town of Mt. Desert)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Town Records of town meetings, marriages and deaths 1821-1842
Somes Store Ledger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Somes Store Ledger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Fred H., Della, Lyman Somes Store Ledger (Day Book)
Elevation Drawing for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 1981
Elevation Drawing for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Elevations for proposed museum.
Elevation Drawing for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 1981
Elevation Drawing for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Elevation of proposed museum.
Architectural Drawing for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 1981
Architectural Drawing for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Section for proposed museum. Not executed per drawings. PG. 3
Floor Plan for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 1981
Floor Plan for Proposed Museum
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Floor plan for proposed museum.Not executed per drawings.
Constitution of the United States
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Constitution
Constitution of the United States
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed Constitution of the United States. Printed with color ornamentation in temple design. Clasped hands in box at top. No date of publication is visible.
"Order of Dancing," Graduation Ball at Masonic Hall, Mt. Desert
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Documentary Card, Escort Card
  • 1907
Description:
Dance card for graduation ball, June 11, 1907, Music by Kelley's Orchestra of four pieces. Includes waltzes, contras, quadrilles, two-steps, and five -steps.
Crystal Palace Showbill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, List, Menu
  • Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Showbill
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Menu from Crystal Palace, undated. Likely 1970s based on pictures and menu prices.
Representitive Business Men of Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Unknown
Representitive Business Men of Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Double sided advertisment print for Bar Harbor businesses. Date unknown, likely 1900-20 based on bank capitalization and profit numbers included in the advertisements.
A Birthday Wish for You
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Commemorative, Commemorative Card
  • Hallmark
  • unknown
A Birthday Wish for You
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Birthday Card signed "Mary Frances." Date unknown.
Letter from Father Fritz to Mary Lena
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Father Fritz
  • January 4, 1955
Letter from Father Fritz to Mary Lena
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter on Holy Redeemer Rectory stationary from "Father Fitz" to Mary Lena, 4 January 1955 thanking her for a book and lamenting that he is unable to work until spring.
Thank You Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card, Holiday Card
  • Rust Craft of Boston
  • August 7, 1947
Thank You Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Thank you card from Father Fitz (Rev. Edward F. Fitzpatrick) to "Little Miss Lena Gilley" August 7, 1947. He expresses his thanks for the fish. Envelope includes a card inviting Gilley to the 40th anniversary of his ordination and two tickets to the Criterion Theatre.