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Eyeglasses, bifocals Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Other, Seal Harbor				Eyeglasses, bifocals Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14780 Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Subject: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Other, Seal Harbor Description: Gold wire rimmed round bifocal eyeglasses. Found in apartment over old store in Seal Harbor.
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]
Early American Decoration Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Object, Art Other, Antiques	Brazer, Esther Stevens	1947		Early American Decoration Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12859 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Object, Art Other, Antiques Creator: Brazer, Esther Stevens Publisher: Clarence W. Brazer Date: 1947 Description: Gives information about the techniques of decorating early American furniture, walls, tinware, etc. and also gives instructions about how to do that oneself. Covers stenciling, applying gold leaf, japanning, oil-painted boxes and chests Envelope inside front cover contains cut stencils.
Old Time Tools and Toys of Needlework Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Object, Art, Needlework Other, Handicraft Other, Textiles	Whiting, Gertrude	1971		Old Time Tools and Toys of Needlework Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12840 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Object, Art, Needlework Other, Handicraft Other, Textiles Creator: Whiting, Gertrude Publisher: Dover Publications Date: 1971 Description: Illustrates and describes uses for beeswax, winders, reels, swifts, scissors, thimbles, pincushions, shuttles, and more.
Building of Arts, Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Program	Object, Art Other, Building of Arts Other, History - Bar Harbor Structures, Civic, Entertainment		1938		Building of Arts, Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12769 Type: Document, Program Subject: Object, Art Other, Building of Arts Other, History - Bar Harbor Structures, Civic, Entertainment Date: 1938 Description: Program The second Subscription Series Summer of 1938 of the Building of Arts, Bar Harbor ME. Includes advertising from a variey of establishments on the island. Has announcement of a black man (African American), a singer and musician
Gospel Hymns combined Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Object, Hymnal Other, Hymns Other, Songs & music		1879		Gospel Hymns combined Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12744 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Object, Hymnal Other, Hymns Other, Songs & music Publisher: Biglow& Main and John Church & Co. Date: 1879 Description: The volume is "embracing volumes No. 1,2 and 3, as used in GOSPEL MEETINGS and Other Religious Services. Publ. by Biglow & Main, NY. Handwritten on title page: "Mrs. Lettie A. Rumill."
Eyeglasses Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses				Eyeglasses Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12537 Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Subject: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Description: No frames. Metal nose piece. Flexible temples.
Spool of Silk Thread, Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Notion, Thread	Object, Notion, Thread Other, Sewing				Spool of Silk Thread, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12418 Type: Object, Notion, Thread Subject: Object, Notion, Thread Other, Sewing Description: Spool of off-white silk thread, 5.50" high; marked 12,000 yards. Found in apartment over old store in Seal Harbor.
Newsclipping: “Landscape Sargent Painted Gone to make $25,000 DAM” 1936. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Object, Art				Newsclipping: “Landscape Sargent Painted Gone to make $25,000 DAM” 1936. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11310 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Object, Art Description: Newsclipping - “Landscape Sargent Painted Gone to make $25,000 DAM” 1936. Previously accessioned as **0643, Object Id 011.FIC.71.12
Jennie Ailworth Obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Obituary	Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor				Jennie Ailworth Obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11008 Type: Document, Announcement, Obituary Subject: Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor Description: Newspaper clipping of Mrs. Jennie Ailworth's obituary from LaRue Spiker Funeral Notice Folder On Card back: "A Service of The Martins in Bushnell, Ill."
Arthur Ailworth Obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Obituary	Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor				Arthur Ailworth Obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10806 Type: Document, Announcement, Obituary Subject: Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor Description: Funeral Notice for Arthur F. Ailworth from LaRue Spiker Funeral Notice Folder
George H. Spiker Obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Obituary	Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor				George H. Spiker Obituary Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10805 Type: Document, Announcement, Obituary Subject: Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor Description: Funeral Notice for George H. Spiker from LaRue Spiker Funeral Notice Folder The Angel of Peace in Loving Remembrance of George H. Spiker, Died Nov. 14, 1911 Age 5 years On Back: Copyright 1908 by H.F. Wendell & Company, Liepsie, Ohio
Frank Sample Funeral Notice Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Obituary	Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor		1918		Frank Sample Funeral Notice Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10804 Type: Document, Announcement, Obituary Subject: Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor Date: 1918 Description: Funeral Notice for Frank Sample from LaRue Spiker Funeral Notice Folder Frank Sample died Aug. 4, 1918 Age 85 years
LaRue Spiker Report Card Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Documentary Card, Report Card	Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor		1933		LaRue Spiker Report Card Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10803 Type: Document, Documentary Card, Report Card Subject: Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor Date: 1933 Description: Postcard adressed to Miss LaRue Spiker, Gridley Street, Bushnell, Illinois Postmarked Minneapolis Minn. Dec. 22 at 2 PM On Back: Pre-Shakes., Drama, Grade A, Thank you From LaRue Spiker Personal Papers/Family Papers
LaRue Spiker Report Card Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Documentary Card, Report Card	Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor		1933		LaRue Spiker Report Card Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10802 Type: Document, Documentary Card, Report Card Subject: Object, Art Other, Artists Other, History - Southwest Harbor Date: 1933 Description: Postcard adressed to Miss LaRue Spiker, Bushnell, Illinois Postmarked Minneapolis Minn. Dec. 23 at 1 PM On Back: Botany, Exam 91, Grade A, Thank you From LaRue Spiker Personal Papers/Family Papers
Newsclipping - Lewiston Journal “Schooner Catherine, sketched by John Sargent, famous painter, now stranded hulk on Somes Sound”. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Object, Art Other, Transportation - water				Newsclipping - Lewiston Journal “Schooner Catherine, sketched by John Sargent, famous painter, now stranded hulk on Somes Sound”. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-10598 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Object, Art Other, Transportation - water Description: Newsclipping - Lewiston Journal “Schooner Catherine, sketched by John Sargent, famous painter, now stranded hulk on Somes Sound”. Previously accessioned as **0757, Object Id 011.FIC.84.1
Daniel Somes' Clock Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Color Photograph	Object, Clock			Somesville,Mt. Desert, Maine	Daniel Somes' Clock Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5467 Type: Image, Photograph, Color Photograph Subject: Object, Clock Place: Somesville,Mt. Desert, Maine Description: Daniel Somes’ Clock. Wall clock with reverse glass painting of old man in a rocking chair.
Survey of Yesterday's Toys.....And Chistmas Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Object, Toys				Survey of Yesterday's Toys.....And Chistmas Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5253 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Object, Toys Description: Bar Harbor Times December 24, 1964. Survey of Yesterday’s Toys... And Christmas. By La Rue Spiker.
Eyeglasses and case Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses	Object, Personal, Eyeglasses				Eyeglasses and case Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4295 Type: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Subject: Object, Personal, Eyeglasses Description: Eyeglasses with wire rims. Came with case stamped with name of optician in Schenectady, NY. Glass intact
Obituaries Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Obituary	Object, Art Other, Obituary		3/2/2000		Obituaries Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4268 Type: Document, Announcement, Obituary Subject: Object, Art Other, Obituary Date: 3/2/2000 Description: John Heiliker, 91 Cranberry Is. artist and teacher died Feb. 22.He was a professor of art at Columbia for 27 years. His career included attend the Art Students League and was a member of the New York arts scene.
Rudolf Condon Scuptor and Rug Maker Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Literary, Article	Object, Art Other, Artists People	Spiker, LaRue			Rudolf Condon Scuptor and Rug Maker Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4126 Type: Publication, Literary, Article Subject: Object, Art Other, Artists People Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Rudolf Condon: Sculptor and Rug Maker by LaRue Spiker. 5 pages. Previously archived as accession #1231, Object Id 1231 and 013.FIC.30.7
Donald Smith Mount Desert Island High School graduation programs Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Program	Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball Other, Dance Other, Mount Desert High School Other, Somesville High School Other, Toddy Pond		1913		Donald Smith Mount Desert Island High School graduation programs Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4043 Type: Document, Program Subject: Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball Other, Dance Other, Mount Desert High School Other, Somesville High School Other, Toddy Pond Date: 1913 Description: * empty envelope with the inscription "Aunt Mildred" written in script (poor quality) * * column by R.L. Grindle entitled "Before the Drought, Tradition Regarding the Naming of Toddy Pond" Program of the "Speaking Contest", Somesville School, May 1948; judges were Bertha Reed, Janette Hamblen and Ruby Burlock; speakers were Joyce Richardson, Jane Brown, Leota H. Black, Helen Robinson, Miriam Hews, Kathryn Kimball, Wilmer Merchant, E.E. Rexford, Robert Fernald, Annie H. Donnell, Valorie Merchant, Persis Cunningham; winners of the literary club cup are listed for 1938-1947 xerox of the Mount Desert High School basketball team in 1935 with the trophies they won in three tourneys with a typewritten explanation and notes of the class happenings sent by Marion; there is a detachable slip to send in if alumni planned to attend the function on August 11, 1985 at the Seawall Dining Room envelope and two name cards, one for Donald E. Smith and the other for Stuart J. Smith and class of 1930 stickers diploma of Stuart T. Smith from Mount Desert High School, Somesville, Maine awarded on June 6th, 1934 (this has a leather book frame that is stored separately and caused the discoloration) excerpt from Bangor paper featuring three pictures of the boys who won honors in Mt. Desert High School; they were Donald Smith, Valedictory; Meredith Bordeaux, Salutatory; Pearl Freeman, Oration 6 page handwritten report on the"Industries of Maine" by Donald Smith envelope addressed to C.P.L. Donald Smith from Fred H. Somes with a postal cancellation of April 3, 1945 when he was serving overseas *two page handwritten letter which was sent in the envelope referred to in the preceeding item [show more]
ANP account of weather conditions during Fire of 1947 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Report, Technical Report	Events, Fire Object, Forestry Other, Acadia National Park Other, Bangor Theological Seminary Other, Fire engines & equipment Other, National Park Service Other, University of Maine Other, Walkie-talkies		1947?		ANP account of weather conditions during Fire of 1947 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3523 Type: Document, Report, Technical Report Subject: Events, Fire Object, Forestry Other, Acadia National Park Other, Bangor Theological Seminary Other, Fire engines & equipment Other, National Park Service Other, University of Maine Other, Walkie-talkies Date: 1947? Description: Account of conditions
Request for bids of timber by ANP Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Request	Events, Fire Object, Lumber, Timber Other, Acadia National Park		Dec 18, 1947		Request for bids of timber by ANP Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3522 Type: Document, Request Subject: Events, Fire Object, Lumber, Timber Other, Acadia National Park Date: Dec 18, 1947 Description: Call for bids on salvage of timber within Acadia National Park. Appears unsuccessful.
Case of Surveying Instruments Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Surveying Instrument	Object, Surveying Equipment Other, Tools & implements		circa 1808		Case of Surveying Instruments Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3413 Type: Object, Surveying Instrument Subject: Object, Surveying Equipment Other, Tools & implements Date: circa 1808 Description: Used by Salem Town, surveyor, to survey Mount Desert Island. Small black case lined with printed paper. Contains nine sections for surveying instruments. Case contains - brass protractor, 2 brass dividers, 3 unidentified instruments. Hinged top broken and reattached with string. NOTE: by 2005, there appeared to be only 5 instruments in the case.

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