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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Contract: Lewis A. Wilson and Lena McLean Wilson
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract, Lease
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Lewis A. Wilson
  • 1916
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Contract release: S. Smallidge to William Lewis
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Structures, Dwellings
  • S. Louise Smallidge
  • 1916
  • Mount Desert
Contract: Frank A. Johnson and I. Johnson DesIsles
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Farmhouse
  • Frank A. Johnson
  • 1917
  • Maine
Contract: John C. Ralph with Frances Scott, 1917
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf
  • John C. Ralph
  • 1917
  • Southwest Harbor
License to build wharf: Jacob S. Disston, 1916
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Permission, License
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf
  • Jacob S. Disston
  • 1916
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
Wharf petition, public notice of wharf.
Public notice: proposed Loring wharf, 1913
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf
  • William Caleb Loring, Augustus P. Loring
  • 1913
  • Mount Desert, Bartletts Island
Petition: Branscom - Manchester wharf, Somes Sound
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf
  • James H. Branscom, Mary Ella Branscom, Manson Manchester
  • 1911
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
Current wharf at Branscom Coal and Wood
Claim: A. W. Curtis versus Fred Erickson, 1912
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • A. W. Curtis
  • 1912
Letter: H. J. Jaquith to Editor, Boston Advertiser
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Vessels, Boat
  • H. J. Jaquith
  • 1911
Description:
Regarding law of mufflers on motorboats.
Letter: F. Mason to J. H. Knowles, 1913
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Other
  • F. Mason
  • 1913
Description:
Regarding Harisman and Palmer lot
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
Engraved Crew Cigarette Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Cigarette Case
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1907 - 1917 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Engraved Crew Cigarette Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Silver cigarette case with an engraving across front. Belonged to passenger or crew member aboard the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie.
Lead Model of Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Sculpture, Miniature
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1907 - 1917 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Lead Model of Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small lead model of the SS Kronprinzessin Cecile. On side near the bottom of the model reads "Norddeutscher Llyod" referring to North German Llyod, the shipping company for whom the SS Kronprinzessin Cecile was built.
Souvenir Booklet from the Kronprinzessin Cecile
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1907 - 1917 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Souvenir booklet depicting scenes from the interior of the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie set in various illustrated frames with labels under each photo.
"FSB" Cordial Glass
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drinking Glass, Cordial Glass
  • 1870 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
"FSB" Cordial Glass
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small cordial glass made up of a clear glass sitting in silver with engraved scroll patterns on the cup and on the foot. Engraved also are the initials "FSB". Belonged to Fanny Schermerhorn Bridgham.
Pair of Cream Pitchers from the "Liberty" Yacht
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1908 - 1911 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Pair of white cream pitchers with gilded rim and crossing flags on front with "Liberty" written below. One flag has the letter "P". From the yacht "Liberty" owned by Joseph Pulitzer.
Capitan's Inkwell from Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Inkwell
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914 c
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Silver inkwell with an engraving of the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie and the name "Cecilie" engraved under. Inkwell belonged to SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German ocean liner which came to Bar Harbor August 5, 1914.
Handkerchief from SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Handkerchief
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
  • Bar Harbor
  • No Copyright - United States
Handkerchief from SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Framed handkerchief souvenir of the German ship SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie with embroidered image of the steamship in tan, yellow, white & red floss. Embroidered texts reads: "N.D.L Kronprinzessin Cecilie", N.D.L Stands for Norddeutscher Lloyd, the German shipping company,
Framed photo of SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie and newspaper article
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
  • Bar Harbor
  • No Copyright - United States
Description:
Framed combination of photograph & two columns of newspaper story which describes the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German ship arriving & hiding out in Bar Harbor. The photo depicts ship off Shore Path, spectators & dog.
Painting of Steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1914
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Reprint of a painting portraying fisherman & boat, a woman & boy with nets & row boat in foreground and in the background the SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Has name of the ship on bottom of frame.
Yellow Nursing Chairs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair
  • none
  • 1890 - 1910 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Yellow Nursing Chairs
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Two identical yellow upholstered nursing chairs with natural wood frame. Wood has circular detailing. Upholstery has yellow and green floral pattern. Belonged to Joseph Pulitzer's Bar Harbor "Chatwold" Estate.
Men's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit, Bathing Suit
  • none
  • 1910 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Men's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Men's brown one piece pull on bathing suit. Sleeveless and a u-shaped neckline. Shorts extend to just above knees.
Women's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit, Bathing Suit
  • none
  • 1910 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Bathing Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black women's bathing suit V-neck collar with white lines on edges. Fitted waist but loose overall fit. Front left button closure.
Bar Harbor Horse Show Poster, 1910
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Cultural & Recreational Structures
  • 1910-08
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Bar Harbor Horse Show Poster, 1910
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Poster for the Bar Harbor Horse Show. Poster is a Charles W. Holmes Lithograph depicting a woman with a light blue bonnet holding a parasol and holding a horse's face to her own. The Horse is poking its head out of a circle in the blank background of the print. Text of the poster reads: "Bar Harbor Horse Show Aug. 23, 24, 25 1910" In the lower left hand corner is the phrase "When Thoroughbreds Meet" and above that, next to the parasol tip, is Holmes' signature "Chas. W. Holmes". [show more]
Play Program for "The Enchantress of Streams"
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Program, Theater Program
  • none
  • 1912
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Play program with illustration of two women playing instruments. Play is written by Mrs. Christian Hemmick, better known as Alice Pike Barney. Text reads: "The Enchantress of Streams. A Wordless Greed Idyl of Descriptive Dances and Pantomime. Composed, Taught and Managed by Mrs. Christian Hemmick" Written in black pen on bottom of cover is the date 1912
A Path Guide of Mount Desert Island Maine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Places, Hiking Trail
  • 1915
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
A Path Guide of Mount Desert Island Maine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Guide to Mount Desert Island paths published by the Village Improvement Societies of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast, and Southeast Harbor. Cover reads: "A Path Guide of Mount Desert Island Maine Published by The Village Improvement Societies of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast, and Southeast Harbor 1915"
Victor Talking Machine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Phonograph
  • none
  • Victor Talking Machine Company
  • 1911
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Victor Talking Machine
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Victrola made of oak, hinged top and compartment with two doors for record storage. Logo on inside of lid shows a dog listening to a Talking Machine with the text: "Victrola manufactured by Victor Talking Machine Co Camden, N.J. U.S.A Patented in united states and foreign countries".
Photograph of Lindall's Orchestra
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1890 - 1910 c
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Lindall's Orchestra
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph depicting 10 musicians in Lindall's Orchestra.
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white sepia tone publicity still for the 1918 Fox Film production "The Queen of the Sea" which was filmed on Mount Desert Island. Featured in the photo are five actors dressed in vaguely viking costumes with furs, horned or winged helmets, roman sandals, and carrying staffs, swords, crossbow and sheilds. Standing in the center with a lighter fur tunic, metal studded belt, large helmet, and holding a sword up is actor Walter Law portraying King Boreas. [show more]
Photograph of "The Queen of the Sea" Cast and Crew
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Black and white sepia tone photograph depicting the entire cast and crew of the 1918 Fox Film production "The Queen of the Sea" which starred Annette Kellerman and was filmed on Mount Desert Island.
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
"The Queen of the Sea" Publicity Still
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white publicity still for the movie "The Queen of the Sea". Depicts two actresses, Annette Kellerman and Beth Ivins. Annette Kellerman is dressed as a mermaid sitting on rocks and Beth Ivins is on the sand below, holding Kellerman's hand. A thirds child actor dressed as a mermaid sits next to Kellerman. "The Queen of the Sea" was released in 1918 and was filmed on Mount Desert Island. It starred Annette Kellerman as Merilla the Queen of the Sea. [show more]
"Queen of the Sea" Movie Postcards
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • People
  • 1917
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Queen of the Sea" Movie Postcards
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Three framed black and white postcards of various scenes from the movie "The Queen of the Sea". Postcard in upper righthand corner depicts actress, probably Annette Kellerman, dressed as a mermaid laying on rocky shore. Below that is a postcard depicting a child actress dressed in white toga in a rock crevasse. Third postcard depicts an actor dressed in furs, a round helmet, and sandals standing next to a boat. Text of this postcard reads: "A Boreas Guard in Annette Kellerman's picture Queen of the Sea. August 19, 1917". "The Queen of the Sea" was released in 1918 and was filmed on Mount Desert Island. It starred Annette Kellerman as Merilla the Queen of the Sea. [show more]
Radio From Otter Cliffs Naval Radio Station
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Radio
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917 -1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Radio From Otter Cliffs Naval Radio Station
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Radio used at Otter Cliff Naval Radio Station, the front is black with dials and headphone jacks, back is open, showing wiring.
Alessandro Fabbri's Cigarette Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Cigarette Case
  • People
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Alessandro Fabbri's Cigarette Case
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Red leather case and silver cigarette case inscribed on outside "Ensign Alessandro Fabbri U.S. N. R.F". Inside are 5 hand-rolled cigarettes and an inscription that reads "We transmit to you this wireless message of our boundless love and confidence. Christmas 1917. 'the Boys' the Otter Cliffs Radio Station".
Otter Cliffs Barracks Photo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Otter Cliffs Barracks Photo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of the men stationed at Otter Cliffs naval radio station standing in front of the station. Framed and matted.
Otter Creek Radio Station Christmas Pamphlet
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1918
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
U.S. Naval Radio Station at Otter Creek Christmas pamphlet with menu on back.
Wireless Operator Headset
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Headphone, Earphone
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Wireless Operator Headset
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Headset/earphones worn in radio station by wireless operators when sending and receiving signals at U.S. Naval Radio Station at Otter Cliff. See matching set 43b, ID #53.
Photograph of Otter Cliff Radio Station Rig
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Photograph of Otter Cliff Radio Station Rig
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of the radio at the US Naval Radio Station at Otter Cliff; transmitter and receiver.
Otter Cliffs Naval Radio Station Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Otter Cliffs Naval Radio Station Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph depicting radio tower and three rows of navy men on tower at Otter Cliffs Naval Radio Station.
White Navy Uniform Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform, Military Uniform, Military Dress Uniform
  • none
  • 1917 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
White Navy Uniform Cap
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White Navy uniform cap with eagle and anchor insignia, originally belonging to Tyler Proctor
The"Champlain Map" Model of Mount Desert Island by Robert Abbe
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Map
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Modeled by Robert abbe; Reproduced by Howels Microcosm, Washington D.C. Copyright 1916.
  • 1916
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Undetermined
Description:
Relief map of Mt. Desert Island + vicinity. Modeled by Robert Abbe; reproduced by Howell's Microcosm, Washington D.C. copyright 1916. Turquoise, white, black and brown. Top righthand corner has label with title as well as signatures showing endorsements from Charles W Eliot and George B Dorr for the Trustees of Public Reservation. Lower righthand corner has label with maker and reproducer as well as date. On back is a label explaining the history; may be original. [show more]
George B. Dorr Certificate for Custodian
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
  • 1916
  • Acadia National Park, Sieur de Monts National Monument
  • Copyright Undetermined
George B. Dorr Certificate for Custodian
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Certifies George B. Dorr's appointment as custodian of Sieur de Mont National Monument at $1.00 per month.
Annual Report of the Selectmen of the Town of Tremont for the Municipal Year ending February 18, 1910
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Other, Municipal government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Politics & government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Town of Tremont municipal government
  • Other, Tremont, Maine - History
  • Selectmen. Town of Tremont
  • 1910
Description:
Selectmen's Annual Town of Tremont Report for the municipal year ending February 18,1910. includes the report of the School Board and Superintendent of Schools. Description based on: 1897 record from Maine State Library catalog, Augusta. "Formerly part of Mt. Desert; detached and incorporated under name of Manset, June 3, 1848; name changed August 8 of the same year to Tremont. Southwest Harbor set off in February, 1905."--Maine Register, 1995/96 THS has 1894 - to date There is an excel spreadsheet with complete inventory in file: My Documents/Tremont Town reports, & non-Tremont town reports [show more]
Annual Report of the Selectmen of the Town of Tremont for the Municipal Year ending January 31,1919
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Other, Municipal government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Politics & government - Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Town of Tremont municipal government
  • Other, Tremont, Maine - History
  • Selectmen. Town of Tremont
  • 1919
Description:
Selectmen's Annual Town of Tremont Report for the municipal year ending January 31,1919. includes the report of the School Board and Superintendent of Schools. Description based on: 1897 record from Maine State Library catalog, Augusta. "Formerly part of Mt. Desert; detached and incorporated under name of Manset, June 3, 1848; name changed August 8 of the same year to Tremont. Southwest Harbor set off in February, 1905."--Maine Register, 1995/96 THS has 1894 - to date There is an excel spreadsheet with complete inventory in file: My Documents/Tremont Town reports, & non-Tremont town reports [show more]
Carpentry details for a school
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Fred L. Savage
  • 1910
Carpentry details for a school
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Details of carpenter's finish for the Machias Normal School (see Item 1128), e.g. doors, windows, hand rails, and stairs.
Claim: Hillcrest Market versus Alexander Moore
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Businesses, Business Shop
  • Hillcrest market
  • 1912
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Claim: V. R. Smith versus Lena B. Foren, 1910
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Other
  • Structures, Dwellings
  • V. R. Smith
  • 1910
Description:
Notice of foreclosure.
Town road ways at Cranberry Isles, 1912
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Road
  • Places, Town
  • 1912
  • Cranberry Isles
Description:
Description of roadways.
Richard Allen Troop Order
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • United States Army
  • 1919
Richard Allen Troop Order
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter dated 6 April 1919 recognising Sergeant Richard Allen's service in the American Expeditionary Force. Form letter. Form letter from Headquarters, American Expeditionary Force thanking soldiers for their service. Copied signature by General John J. Pershing, general officer commanding the AEF.
By-laws and orders: Mount Desert Board of Health
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Mount Desert Board of Health
  • 1910
  • Mount Desert
Summons: Bertha E. Moore, 1913
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • D. G. Hall
  • 1913
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Summons: Bertha E. Moore, 1913
Northeast Harbor Library
Trustee summons: Percy Winslow, 1910
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Jerome H. Knowles
  • 1910
Trustee summons: Percy Winslow, 1910
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
List of goods rendered.
Summons: Phillip McLean, 1912
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • J. C. Adams
  • 1912
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Summons: Phillip McLean, 1912
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Summons to vacate dwelling.
Trustee summons: William A. Meader, 1912
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • 1912
The Redbook Collection
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1912-current
The Redbook Collection
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
BOX 1 (record carton box) The Redbooks, 1912-2020 (missing 1913, 1917, 1918, 1948). Now called The Redbook--originally called Directory and Hand Book--these social registers list residents and their contact information, cottage locations and owners, businesses, various transportation schedules, tide charts, advertisements, and important phone numbers. The first book published in 1912 by Stella L. Hill was green, all the rest are red. The Redbook celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2012 and is still produced to this day. [show more]
Letter: Schuyler Road landowners to Selectmen
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Other
  • Places, Road
  • Landowners along Schuyler Road
  • 1912
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
One letter from William Huntington estate trustees to J. H. Knowles 4 copies of same letter with various signatures regarding petition for Schuyler Road.
Letter: George A. Zinn to George A. Savage, 1910
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Places, Harbor
  • George A. Zinn
  • 1910
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
Letter written by George A. Zinn, Lieutenant Colonel, Corps of Engineers to George A. Savage regarding the improvement of the harbor for navigation.
Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Organizations
  • People
  • B. L. Hadley, P. M.
  • 1910
  • Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
History of Bar Harbor Lodge No. 185 - Free and Accepted Masons at Bar Harbor, Maine. From January 1, 1890 to January 1, 1910 (1910)
Mount Desert Lodge No. 140
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Organizations
  • People
  • James E. Hamor
  • 1892-1910
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Mount Desert Lodge No. 140
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
History of Mount Desert Lodge No. 140 - Free and Accepted Masons at Mount Desert, Maine. 2 booklets: Cover: From February 14, 1871 to February 14, 1892 (1892) 1. From February 14, 1892 to February 14, 1910 (1910)
Map of Automobile Routes in the State of Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • 1917
Map of Automobile Routes in the State of Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Map of all of the automobile roads in the State of Maine back in 1917. The map was created by Maine Automobile Association, Portland, Maine.
Four generations of Bunker family
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • 1915
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Four generations of Bunker family
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Four Bunker family generations: Upper left – Julia Bunker Spurling (Sidney's daughter) (1850-1919); Lower left – Sidney Chadwick Hamor Bunker (1824-1918); Upper right – Alta Spurling Bunker (Sidney's grand daughter) (1876-1969); Lower right – Vincie Millicent Bunker (Sidney's great grand daughter) (1895-1993). (Perhaps ca. 1915.) Donor inherited photograph from his great-grandfather Robert Hamor whose older sister, Sidney Hamor Bunker, appears in this picture. [show more]
Longfellow School photo ca. 1910
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • 1910
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Longfellow School photo ca. 1910
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Longfellow School photo ca. 1910 Cranberry Isles, on brown cardboard backing with IDs on reverse; children all dressed up, perhaps graduation day. Left to right: Front row: Leslie Stanley, Russell Bunker, John Stanley, Holsie Atkinson, Victor Erickson. Second row: Gracie Atkinson, Bernice Spurling, Laura Erickson, Margie Bulger Phippen, Hilda Bulger Spurling, Blanch White Atkinson, Alvah Bunker. Third row: Esther White Howard, Florence Bracy, Hazel Bunker Hardy, Helen Trussell Alley, Gladys Spurling, Willard Rosebrook. Fourth row: George Hadlock Superintendent, Edgar White, Bertie Stanley, Robert Stanley, Raymond Bunker, Teacher Mamie Birlem. (IDs probably by Ruth Westphal) [show more]
Islesford Coast Guard Station lifesavers
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • 1915
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Islesford Coast Guard Station lifesavers
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Photo warped and faded on mounted on cardboard: Islesford Coast Guard Station lifesavers with IDs on reverse: "Consult Marian Spurling, (Captained 1887-1909) Capt. Benjamin Franklin Stanley and crew (Capt. Frank), Islesford Coast Guard Station Life Saving until 1915."
Condolences to Mrs. Hamor on loss of Capt. Hamor
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • People
  • 1913
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Condolences to Mrs. Hamor on loss of Capt. Hamor
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
A framed page from Cranberry Club members offering condolences to Mrs. Hamor on the loss of Captain Hamor signed July 9, 1913 by members of the Club: Emma L. Wesson, President; Eleanor Blodgette, VP; Juliana Wood, Secretary; Frances S. Pepper, Treasurer; Annie W. J. Low; W. Amos Doris?; Caroline M. Lewis; Elizabeth R. Arnold; Sophy Dallas Gwin; Frances Parkman; Emilio Ofsten Mulligan?. [This statement is mounted on a black matte on the reverse of a photo of an unidentified stone edifice surrounded by pine trees.] [show more]
Receipt for store purchases
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • 1910
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Receipt for store purchases
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Business receipt, dated 24 Sep 1910, E.B. Stanley bought of Nettie Stanley, pair of rubbers, ticking, pork, pepper, wire, etc., total $34.50, dated
Eulogy for Mrs. Captain Bunker, and Bunker Genealogy
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech, Eulogy
  • People
  • 1912
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Eulogy for Mrs. Captain Bunker, and Bunker Genealogy
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Eulogy for Mrs. Captain Bunker (A); and (B) a two-page Bunker Family genealogy (probably composed by donor Louise Marr). Remarks made at the funeral of Mrs. Captain Bunker, May 23d, 1912 by Pastor Addison W. Hayes. [Mrs. Bunker full name not known, just these clues from the text: “Grandma Bunker” was married for half a century. Mother of six children with her husband, The Captain, often away on the high seas. She was lame for the last 17 years. Converted to Methodism in Portland. Buried in Fairview Cemetery. [show more]
Automobile Acts, 1907 - 1913
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Transportation, Automobile
  • Town of Mount Desert
  • 1907-1913
  • Mount Desert Island
Automobile Acts, 1907 - 1913
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Great automobile war Cover - 1: 1907 2-3: 1909 4-6: 1911 7: 1912 8: 1913 9: Name list, telegrams, envelope 10: Seventy fifth legislature, Senate - No. 29, January 25, 1911 11: Seventy sixth legislature, House - No. 82, January 29, 1913 12: Seventy sixth legislature, House - No. 118, February 3, 1913
Casserole Dish
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Bakeware, Baking Dish, Casserole
  • 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Casserole Dish
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White rectangular casserole dish with four feet and painted floral decorations. Lid has two birds as handle.
Syrup Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Drink Serving Vessel, Pitcher, Syrup Pitcher
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1887 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Syrup Pitcher
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small silver pitcher for syrup with a lid which flips up, a small handle, and decorative trim. Engraved with "Vinita" and belonged to the steamer yacht "Vinita". Glass insert inside.
L.P. Carter Company Thermometer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Thermal, Thermometer
  • Businesses, Service Business
  • 1900 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
L.P. Carter Company Thermometer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Company thermometer with painted in an orange checkered pattern and written on it "L.P. Carter Electric Oil Burners Plumbing and Heating Tel. 5 46 Cottage St. Bar Harbor, Maine"
Choker Necklace
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Jewelry, Necklace, Choker
  • 1900 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Choker Necklace
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black velvet choker with ornate metal details. Belonged to Beatrix Farrand.
Memoir of Sara Tamblyn's 1917 summer in Seal Harbor, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • 1917
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Telling of painter Sara Tamblyn's 1917 summer in Seal Harbor, Maine. Some of those mentioned in her memior Leopold Stokowski, Olga Samaroff, Walter Damrosch, Clara and Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Carlos Salzedo, William Yarrow (husband). 39 typed pages bound in a plastic report cover. This was donated by Marvin Heit. [show more]
Sieur de Monts National Monument Dedication
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program
  • August 22, 1916
Sieur de Monts National Monument Dedication
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet with copies of the speeches given at the opening of Sieur de Monts National Mounment on August 22, 1916. Addresses by Charles W. Eliot, Hon. John E. Bunker, Hon. L.B. Deasy, Right Rev. William Lawrence, D.D., George B. Door, Dr. Alfred G. Mayer. These speeches were delivered at a meeting held at the Building of the Arts, Bar Harbor, Maine. 22 pages with a faded green cover with black printing. [show more]
Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • 8/10/1914
Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet showing the Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity printed by the Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Society. Eight pages in length with no maps. Gives written directions on how to access the trails. Trails mentioned: School House Ledge, Hadlock Pond, Upper Hadlock Pond, Brown Mountain, Asticou Hill, Jordan's Pond, Sargent Mountain, Chasm Trail to Giant's Slide, Cadillac Cliff, Western Mountain [show more]
Paths Guide of Mount Desert Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • 1915
Paths Guide of Mount Desert Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet showing the Paths and Trails of Mount Desert Island created by the Village Improvement Societies of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor. Fourtysix pages in length with no maps. Gives written directions on how to access the trails. Also includes heights of mountains, information about boat tours, and mushrooms. [show more]
Mount Desert Bars the Auto
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1913
Mount Desert Bars the Auto
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Article from the MP Evening Post 1913 about the decision to not allow automobiles on Mount Desert Island. Gives a bunch of reason to stick with horses and wagons/carriages.
Automobiles The Mount Desert Town Meeting.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • 8/23/1913
Automobiles The Mount Desert Town Meeting.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of the reprint from the Bar Harbor Life, August 23, 1913. It is a lenghty poem on the debate and those who spoke at the meeting about the automobile.
An Appeal for the Protectionof the Town of Mount Desert Against Automobiles
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1915
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of an appeal to those in favor of keeping automobiles off the roads to send money to help offset the costs of those committie members traveling to Augusta to argue against automobiles infront of the State Legislature ahead of the vote. [show more]
Ice Boat Portrait
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
  • ca. 1911
Ice Boat Portrait
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
A large group of people standing in front of an iceboat. The names are on back of Photograph. They are standing on the ice, trees in background. Dan McEachern, Al McBride, Margaret Kimball, Ralph Hamor, Harold Reed, Russell Manchester Iveney, L. Stanley, Orman Smallidge, Bill Reynolds, Lester Lurvey, Parker Fennelly, Archie Coombs, Pet Tracy, Roy Moore. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Letter to Mrs. L.E. Holmes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • NEH Golf Club
  • 5/12/1918
Letter to Mrs. L.E. Holmes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter written to L.E. Holmes from Laurie Holmes. Laurie writting to his mother on American YMCA paper. Letter inclues an insert titled Mother's Day 1918 with poems and remberences created by the American YMCA.
Letter to M.L. Allen from Clarence E. Madden, of Bar Harbor. April 24, 1907.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • 4/24/1917
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from Clarence E. Madden, of Bar Harbor. April 24, 1907. In reference to Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Madden is not ready to support Peviously archived as 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0429
Affidavit of chairman of the Board of Assessors
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Ernest A. Atwood
  • 1914
Affidavit of clerk, Northeast Harbor Water Company
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Jerome H. Knowles
  • 1915
Affidavit of Mount Desert assessors, 1917
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Mount Desert Assessors
  • 1917
Description:
regarding sale, Dog Mountain to J. Archibald Murray, et al.
Affidavit of stockholders meeting, 1914
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Jerome H. Knowles
  • 1914
Death Notice of Lewis Somes Jr
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
  • Other, Obituary
  • 5/28/1913
Death Notice of Lewis Somes Jr
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Death notice, typewritten, of Lewis Somes Jr (1832-1913). See bio material under people
Genealogy of the Pomeroys of Maine and New Brunswick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Mina E. Pomeroy
  • 1914
Genealogy of the Pomeroys of Maine and New Brunswick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small 4 1/2" X 6" clothbound book containing Pomeroy family history and genealogy.
Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Act
  • Other, Legislation
  • Other, Toll bridges
  • 03/29/1917
Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Maine Legislative Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District regarding the toll bridge becoming a free bridge. Appears to be original with seal Previously archived as 011.FIC.9.2
Hadlock Family of Little Cranberry Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Codfish
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Little Cranberry Island
  • Other, Norwood's Cove
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, War of 1812
  • 3/31/1917
Hadlock Family of Little Cranberry Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
BH Times typed copy of article on Hadlock Family and sailing vessels, list of schooners owned by Hadlocks. Norwood's cove battle during War of 1812, Excerpts of log of Sam Hadlock, Tampico, Mexico in 1849 recorded by W.O. Sawtelle Not clear whether all these items were in the BH Times, 8 pp.
Certificate of Honorable Discharge of Arthur Ailworth from the United States Army
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
  • Other, Military discharges
  • United States Army
  • 1/2/1919
Description:
Official copy of discharge papers for Arthur F. Ailworth. Ailworth was probably a maternal uncle of LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.067.3
Military Hop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Community Events
  • 4/30/1915
Military Hop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
“Military Hop, Friday Evening, April 30th, 1915” card to present at the door. Held at Alumni Hall. Probably Alumni Hall is at the University of Maine
Poem by Hollis M. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • 1912
Poem by Hollis M. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Poem composed by Hollis M. Smith 1912. Poem is about a horse.
Marriage Certificate for Fred P. Smith and Adeline B. McFarland
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • July 3, 1911
Description:
Marriage certificate of Fred P. Smith and Adeline B. McFarland.
Congregational Sewing Circle Cook Book
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Instructional, Recipe, Cookbook
  • Organizations
  • Congregational Sewing Circle
  • 1914
Description:
Grey/blue covered cookbook compiled by the sewing circle women of the Bar Harbor Congregational Church. Included are a few recipe clippings published in the Boston Post under "Recipes of New England Housewives".
Sieur De Monts National Monument - The White Mountain National Forest
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Places, Park
  • George B. Dorr
  • 1917
  • Acadia National Park, Sieur de Monts National Monument
Description:
Development of what is now Acadia National Park. Article provides history and descriptions of the area covered under the U.S. Monuments Act of 1906. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Bird-life : a guide to the study of our common birds
Wendell Gilley Museum
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Chapman - Frank Michler Chapman (1864-1945)
  • 1915
Description:
By Frank M. Chapman with seventy-five full-page colored plates after drawings by Ernest Thompson Seton. Published by D. Appleton.
Geology of Mount Desert Island
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Places, Island
  • F. Bascom
  • 1919
  • Mount Desert Island
Geology of Mount Desert Island
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Summary of geological details of Mount Desert Island. Several b/w pictures. Two reprints, same article, entitled "Geology of Mount Desert Island". Rocks and minerals. Revised and reprinted from the "Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia, Vol. XVII, No. 4, October 1919). See also item 7069.
Some Ships of the Clipper Ships Era
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Other
  • People
  • Vessels, Merchant Vessel, Clipper Ship
  • State Street Trust Company, Boston, Mass.
  • 1913
Some Ships of the Clipper Ships Era
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Their Builders, Owners, and Captains. A glance at an interesting phase of the American Merchant Marine so far as it relates to Boston. With 30 black and white illustrations of ships. (Scanned copy in part from archive.org)
Committee of One Hundred on Public Safety
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Organizations, Civic
  • State of Maine
  • 1917
Description:
Report of the Chairman of the Committee, to the Executive Committee, from the beginning of its work. Appended is a summary of the work of the Naval Affairs Committee, of the County Committees, the Food Committee, and the Four Minute Men Department; also a financial statement to the end of the year, December 31, 1917.
Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Book
  • Places, Hiking Trail
  • Village Improvement Society
  • 8/10/1914
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Description:
Description of Paths & Trails of Northeast Harbor
Moore, Philip family, 1913
Tremont Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1913
Moore, Philip family, 1913
Tremont Historical Society
Description:
Moore, Philip family, 1913
Collector's Return to Town Clerk of Tax Sales, February 22, 1913.Form 170
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Declaration
  • Other, foreclosed properties, Town of Tremont
  • Town of Tremont,Ashbury Lopaus
  • 02/22/1913
Description:
Document listing foreclosed properties sold in Tremont, Maine. The document includes the names of property owners, property descriptions, amount of taxes owed, and the names of the purchasers. Bartlett, Abel Bowen, Edward A. Bragg, Oscar L. Bunker, Lowell A. Butler, Andrew J. Davis, David Davis, John Ferrell, Albion Gott, Benjamin F. Gott, Charles Gott, John M. Hodgdon,William C. Hodgkins,Isaac L. Kelley, Hattie Kelley,Clara B. Mitchell, Henry F. Rich, W. W. Rumill, Loren W. [show more]
YMCA sponsored postcard written by Raymond Somes to Arthur Somes.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • July 1918
Description:
A YMCA sponsored troop issued postcard from early on in Raymond's time overseas. "Dear Father- Everything O.K. Had a fine trip and am enjoying seeing the world. Raymond"
Postcard from H.L. Tibbets to Arthur Somes. (With envelope)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 11/7/1918
Description:
"Dear friend Arthur, Just a line from France wishing you the best of health, as I am myself enjoying. I would like to be driving around teh old island to-day if the weather is as good as here, but will not be long before we get back now I think" Written By Private H.L. Tibbets to Raymond Somes's father Arthur.
YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 04/26/1919
YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A YMCA troop postcard written by Raymond to his father on what appears to be the day he arrived back in the United States: "Arrived to-day O.K. good trip. Expect to be home soon- Love Raymond"
American History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • David Saville Muzzy
  • 1912
American History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1 copy David Saville Muzzy textbook American History. Names of H.S. Craig and Robert K. Bolick written on inside front cover.
Summer Day Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Day Dress
  • 1917 - 1918 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Summer Day Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Cream linen with lace yoke center front panel, sailor collar with blanket stitch edge. Pockets on the front of skirt and partial belt which is formed by the pockets.
Embroidered Day Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Day Dress
  • 1908 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Embroidered Day Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White cotton crepe laced dress with an Irish crochet neckline and embroidered front.
Detached Women's Skirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress
  • 1912 - 1918 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Detached Women's Skirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Cream linen detached skirt with ten (missing) buttons down front.
Women's Walking Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit, Walking Suit
  • 1919 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Walking Suit
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Cream cotton two piece suit with braided soutache detailing. Skirt has been hemmed up. Was worn by Beulah J. Paine in her wedding to Donald Webster Macleod on October 2, 1919.
Day Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Dress, Day Dress
  • 1908 - 1911 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Day Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black silk dress with black lace detail, tan silk yoking with black lace on neckline. Would have had a matching sash. Worn by Alma Silsby Jewett Johnston.
Women's Skirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Skirt
  • 1910 - 1915 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Skirt
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White corded cotton with mother of pearl buttons down front and on pockets.
Women's Jacket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Jacket
  • 1917 - 1918 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Women's Jacket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Navy blue wool jacket with velvet convertible neck, velvet buttons and cuffs. Black soutache braid on back and sleeves.
Three Piece Suit with Tailcoat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • People
  • William H. Bellis Co. Annapolis Maryland
  • 1916-10-10
  • Copyright Undetermined
Three Piece Suit with Tailcoat
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Three piece suit which includes a black tailcoat with satin lapels, black pants with braided detail, and a cream silk vest. Belonged to Warren A. Shaw. Label says: "William H. Bellis Co. Annapolis Maryland"
Three Piece Tuxedo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Suit
  • 1916-10-11
  • Copyright Undetermined
Three Piece Tuxedo
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black three piece tuxedo including jacket with satin labels, pants with braided detailing, a vest, and an associated bowtie. Label says "Tailored at fashion park Carr, Mears, and Dawson". Belonged to Warren A. Shaw.
Formal Tailcoat and Vest
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Tail Coat
  • 1919-11-18
  • Copyright Undetermined
Formal Tailcoat and Vest
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Wool formal tailcoat with associated formal vest with a figured brocade and file buttons. Labels read: "Robert Standford Limited Nova Scotia" and "W.E.B Starr Nov. 18 1919".
Tuxedo Jacket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Coat, Dinner Jacket
  • William H. Bellis Company Annapolis Maryland
  • 1916-10-10
  • Copyright Undetermined
Tuxedo Jacket
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black wool tuxedo jacket with a label that reads: "William H. Bellis Company Annapolis Maryland". Belonged to Warren Shaw.
Teenage Girl's Costume
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Performance Costume
  • 1900 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Teenage Girl's Costume
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Ivory cotton guaz dropped waist dress with tacked satin hearts on it.
Girl's Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Clothing, Child Dress
  • 1890 - 1910 c
  • Copyright Undetermined
Girl's Dress
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
White batiste cotton with embroidery and mother of pearl buttons.
"Choice Recipes" Cook Book
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • none
  • 1916 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Choice Recipes" Cook Book
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small cook book with illustration of woman holding a tray with cups on it, framed by a motif of yellow fruits, leaves, and pink flowers. Text reads: "Choice Recipes. Compliments of Walter Baker & Co Ltd Dorchester, Mass. Established 1780."
"Sunkist Recipes" Cook Book
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • none
  • 1916 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
"Sunkist Recipes" Cook Book
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small recipe book with illustration of a worker picking oranges. Text reads: "Sunkist Recipes Oranges - Lemons".
"One Hundred Salads" Cook Book
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • none
  • Linda Hull Larned
  • 1918 c.
  • Copyright Undetermined
"One Hundred Salads" Cook Book
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Small white cook book by Linda Hull Larned. Title reads: "One Hundred Salads".
Library Accessions
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 1907, 1911
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Library Accessions
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
List of books accessioned: 1907 (3 copies) 1911
Letter to the Certificate Holders of the Northeast Harbor Library and Reading Room
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 11/15/1916
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Letter to the Certificate Holders of the Northeast Harbor Library and Reading Room
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 4/1/1911
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Trust Agreement for the Northeast Harbor Library and Reading Room
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 4/1/1911
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Fanny Schermerhorn Bridgham
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Reference
  • People
  • 1846 - 1919
  • In Copyright
Fanny Schermerhorn Bridgham
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Fanny Schermerhorn Bridgham
John Pierpont Morgan
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Reference
  • People
  • 1837 - 1913
  • In Copyright
John Pierpont Morgan
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
J.P. Morgan
Joseph Pulitzer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Reference
  • People
  • 1847 - 1911
  • In Copyright
Joseph Pulitzer
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Joseph Pulizter
Jordan Pond House
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
  • Willis H. Ballard
  • after 1912
  • Acadia National Park, Jordan Pond
Jordan Pond House
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
B/W photograph showing the front of the Jordan Pond House after the addition of the birch bark room. People are gathered on lawn at left.
Photograph of The Briars
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • Brady - H.L. Bradley
  • 1915 c.
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Photograph of The Briars
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white mounted photograph of The Briars, a summer cottage located along the Shore Path, Bar Harbor. The Briars was designed by architect William Ralph Emerson in the Shingle Style, and was built for J. Montgomery Sears. This photograph depicts the water-facing elevation of the house. The embossed stamp of H.L. Bradley, the photographer, is visible in the lower left of the photograph .
Photograph of the Interior of the Congregational church, Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
  • 1910 c.
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Black and white photograph of the interior of the Congregational Church, Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor. This church was built started in 1888 and completed in 1889. It was built by Asa D. Hodgkins, contractor, and designed by William Ralph Emerson, architect. It replaced an earlier building, called "The White Church" and burned in 1942.
Photograph of Homewood
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • 1915
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Photograph of Homewood
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of Homewood, the Maria D. Saunders Cottage in Bar Harbor. Homewood was located on the Eagle Lake Road. It was designed by William Ralph Emerson and built by John E. Clark. The house burned in 1947. The photograph is dated and identified on the back.
Otter Cliffs Naval Radio Station
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Reference
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Otter Cliffs Naval Radio Station
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Naval Radio Station in Bar Harbor under the commission of Alessandro Fabbri. The Station began operations in 1917 and was deconstructed in 1934.
Secretary's Book, GAR
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1916c.
Secretary's Book, GAR
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
7" x 8" booklet that includes oath for becoming member; list of charter members; and scanty minutes of meetings. Most of the pages are blank.
Kebo Valley Club Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • 1917
  • Bar Harbor
  • Copyright Undetermined
Kebo Valley Club Photograph
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Black and White photo of the Kebo Valley Club, taken from Bunker's Hill in 1917. Shows crowd of people overlooking the club.
House of Mrs. Gideon Scull
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Projection, Plan
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • Fred L. Savage
  • ca. 1912
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
House of Mrs. Gideon Scull
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Five parchment drawings of exterior and interior two level floor plans of house for Mrs. Gideon Scull. Some of these are labeled "A. L. Manchester": He sold the house to Mrs. Gideon Scull and for years it was known as the Wadsworth-Larson Cottage. Too fragile to handle.
Wireless Operator Headset
Bar Harbor Historical Society
  • Object, Headphone, Earphone
  • Structures, Defense, Observation Post
  • 1917 - 1919
  • Bar Harbor, Otter Creek
  • Copyright Undetermined
Wireless Operator Headset
Bar Harbor Historical Society
Description:
Headset/earphones worn in radio station by wireless operators when sending and receiving signals at U.S. Naval Radio Station at Otter Cliff. See matching set 43a, ID #52.
Jones Tracy at Richardson Homestead
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1917
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
Jones Tracy at Richardson Homestead
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
From left to right - Bloomfield Richardson, Ralph Tracy and Jones Tracy at Richardson Homestead (Oakland Farm of Fair Oaks Farm) splitting wood. Object has not been renumbered because as of 1/13/2022 the object could not be located.
Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, buildings
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1918c.
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Caleb Tracy pulling baby carriage. Outside James Richardson Homestead (Fair Oaks Farm).
Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • 1918c.
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Caleb Tracy pulling baby carriage. Outside James Richardson Homestead (Fair Oaks Farm).
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • 1910
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Negative of photo showing President Taft and party on pier in Bar Harbor, with sailboat and Bar Island in distance. Written on the back of the photograph from which this negative was likely made was: "John E. Bunker and President Taft." (Note on sleeve of negative.)
Capt. Lester Pray and Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Transportation - Water
  • 1918c.
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Capt. Lester Pray and Boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small steamboat with canopy towing small skiff in Somes Harbor. American flag flying aft. Note on back of photo remarks the man at the helm is Capt. Lester Pray. Back of Somesville Library to the left. Two and one-half story building above boat no longer standing. Peak of blacksmith’s shop visible over canopy of boat. To the right, Fernald’s store (purchased from A.J. Whiting in 1887), later Port-in-a-Storm bookstore, still later, an art gallery. Large smudge in upper right corner of photo. This is also a slide (97-701-871) used in the Somesville Bicentenial it is found on Row 2 Unit 2 Shelf 4 Slide Box 1 [show more]
Seal Harbor, 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Transportation - Water
  • W. H. Ballard
  • 1910
  • Seal Harbor,Maine
Seal Harbor, 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black & white photograph overlooking Seal Harbor. Small sloops and two schooners in Seal Harbor. Steamship leaving harbor. Another passing in distance. Image stained.
James Richardson House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Buildings
  • 1917
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
James Richardson House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
James Richardson House (Oak Grove Farm). Clapboard siding, cape style house with four 2 over 2 windows on first floor; two second story dormers. Greek Revival Door with side lights. Some window shutters are missing. Bulkhead to the left of the main entrance.
Man and His Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1917
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
Man and His Dog
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Unknown man and his dog at the table having dinner.
Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • 1910c.
Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes outside dark building with covered porch and lattice work around porch. Wears dark suit with bow tie, holds derby in hand. Wears long dark coat over dark dress, with elaborate collar. Hat with large feather in top. Wears wire rim spectacles. Marked on back, “Apr. 17, 1910” Picture badly torn in center. Very brittle.
Thaddeus Shepley Somes, 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • 1910c.
Thaddeus Shepley Somes, 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Thaddeus Shepley Somes age outside dark building with covered porch and lattice work around porch. Wears dark suit with bow tie, holds derby in hand. Short hair brushed to the side, gray beard well trimmed. Marked on back, “Apr. 17, 1910” Picture badly torn in center. Very brittle.
Andrew Allen Somes, Jr.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Spaulding, Hardwick, VT
  • 1910
Andrew Allen Somes, Jr.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black and white portrait photograph Andrew Allen Somes Jr, age three months, born 8-20-1910. He is dressed in a long white gown and is seated in a high chair in front of a floral backdrop.
Blanche Holmes Magnant, infant
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Abell, G.L. Wellesley
  • 1911
Blanche Holmes Magnant, infant
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black and white photograph of Blanche Holmes Magnant, July 17, 1911. Infant in white dress with black shoes.
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1910
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Print from a negative made of a photograph that is not in the MDIHS collection. Scene is of U.S. President Taft and party walking up the pier toward Bar Harbor Inn in 1910. Bar Island and a sailboat are in the background. Original photograph had "John E. Bunker and President Taft" written on the back. (from note on negative sleeve).
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • c. 1911
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard Ripples Road, Mount Desert c. 1911 Photo contributed by Susan Hayward.
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Circa 1911
Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Mr.and Mrs. Maynard Blanchard Ripples Road. circa 1911. Photo contributed by Susan Hayward.
Del Richardson's House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • c. 1910
Del Richardson's House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Del Richardon's House c. 1910 Photo contributed by Susan Hayward. on Beech Hill Road owned by Charlie Richardson as of 2017.
Set of 6 photos of the steamer "Norumbega" aground at Clark Point, 1912
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1912
Description:
Set of 6 photos of the steamer "Norumbega" aground at Clark Point, Southwest Harbor in 1912. Mounted on black construction paper.
Film Production on Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Unknown
  • 1917
Film Production on Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Four photographs mounted on black construction paper from a 1917 film production on Sand Beach.
J.T. Morse in Somes Sound 1917
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1917
J.T. Morse in Somes Sound 1917
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
J.T. Morse in Somes Sound 1917
School Picture Northeast Harbor, May 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1910
School Picture Northeast Harbor, May 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
School Class Photo labelled Nrtheast Harbor, ME 1910
Frances Hall Chatto and Grandpa, 1914
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1914
Frances Hall Chatto and Grandpa, 1914
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Frances Hall Chatto and Grandpa 1914
Farmington Ladies Basketball, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • 1915
Farmington Ladies Basketball, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sepia photo postcard of Farmington women's basketball team, 1915.
Somesville, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • 1918
Somesville, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Colored postcard of Somesville, Maine, postmarked 1918, to Mr. Arthur leland
Boy in overalls and baseball cap
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Unknown
  • 1911
Boy in overalls and baseball cap
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Picture of a little boy in overalls, white shirt, and baseball cap, sitting on the front porch of a house. Large double screen doors can be seen behind him. There are a number of unknown objects to the right of the boy on the porch. There is an inscription on the back which is hard to make out. One copy is also in a cardboard frame stamped Karbonet Caption reads: Geo Spiker Ogdere ? 1911
Postcard from A.L. Somes to son Raymond P Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Object, Regalia, Vestment, Morse
  • Other, Postal cards
  • Other, University of Maine
  • 1913
  • Southwest Harbor
Postcard from A.L. Somes to son Raymond P Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Post card from Arthur Lewis Somes to his son, Raymond Percival Somes (b 4 Nov 1893 in Tremont; d 20 Apr 1983) who was at the University of Maine, Orono, in Phi Kappa Sigma Raymond was also known as Raym and Pete Ma and I plan to go to Portland this afternoon on the "Morse" The sun is out this morning the first time this month. Shall come back via of Bangor either Wed. or Thursday. Will let you know so that you can come down. What do you think of this card? Found it in my desk. It must be 5 years old (so picture on the back is of AL Somes Store and would be from 1908) [show more]
Somesville, ME
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • 1918
Somesville, ME
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Color Postcard of Somesville, ME from the water. The postcard is addressed to: Mr. Arthur Leland, of Walnut Hill, ME.
Rockaway Hotel, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • 1910
Rockaway Hotel, Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Color postcard labeled, "The Rockaway, Bar Harbor". The postcard is addressed to: Mrs. Ellen S. Hart, Brewer ME.
George B. Dorr
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
  • Unknown
  • c 1910
George B. Dorr
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
George B. Dorr standing on mountain trail. Wears wool cap with similar suit, vest, white shirt and bow tie.
Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, buildings
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1918c.
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
Caleb Tracy Pulling Baby Carriage
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Caleb Tracy pulling baby carriage. Outside James Richardson Homestead (Fair Oaks Farm).
Woodbury Tracy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, buildings
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1918c.
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
Woodbury Tracy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Woodbury Tracy as child pushing baby carriage. Ralph Tracy laying on porch of James Richardson Homestead (Fair Oaks Farm).
Working Man
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Buildings
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1917
  • Sound, Mount Desert, Maine
Working Man
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Unknown man working in a barn.
George Dorr and Mr. and Mrs. Marlett
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Parks
  • People
  • unknown
  • 1916c.
  • Bar Harbor
George Dorr and Mr. and Mrs. Marlett
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
George Dorr and Mr. and Mrs. Martlett, c. 1916. Photo taken in Bar Harbor.
A. Cushman McGiffert, Jr.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1917
A. Cushman McGiffert, Jr.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of A. Cushman McGiffert, Jr., 1917 theologian and summere resident of Mount Desert Island, 1892-1993 United Church of Christ
Group of women sitting in front of stone arches
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Mc-Cully
  • 1890-1910
  • Farmington ME
Group of women sitting in front of stone arches
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Large portrait of female students sitting on stone steps of building. Approximately 60-75 students, around the ages of 18-25, also 3 older males (teachers) and several older women. Most of the girls wear their hair pulled back into pompadours, many wear light colored blouses and long dark skirts, and dark bow ties. Three large stone arches in background.
Beverly McL.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Toney? Taney?
  • 1918
Beverly McL.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Portrait of woman’s head (fading from neck down), with curly dark hair either pulled back or cut very short, sort of teased upwards, curls over forehead. Inscription below photo reads “Beverly McL...”
Mrs. Lamson, Mrs Mooney
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1890-1915
Mrs. Lamson, Mrs Mooney
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Snapshot of three unknown women sitting on large boulder . Woman on left wears dark suit jacket with long dark skirt, white blouse, smaller hat. Woman in middle wears dark skirt with buttons up to front, holds large hat in lap. Woman on right wears long dark, pattered skirt, buttons on bodice of dress, ears hat with lots of detailing. Inscription on back reads “2. [line] Mrs. Lamson (daughter), “ Mooney (mother).” Could also be Lawson.
Somesville School House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Unknown
  • 1915
Somesville School House
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A 3x5 1/2 black and white photo of the Somesville Schoolhouse 1915, Main Street Somesville. Few trees around building, evergreens in back. Covered porch in center of building with balcony above. Flag pole in center of balcony. Two chimneys and bell tower on roof. Clapboard siding, 12 unshuttered windows visible.
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1917
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1917
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1917. Crumbling frame, water damage to backing and mat. Photo warped by moisture. Subject facing forward. Suit lighter than tie, jacket unbuttoned.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1916
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1916
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1916
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1916. Subject is seated facing right but looking toward center. High stiff white collar, dark suit and vest. Badge hangs from chain across chest. Handlebar moustache. Receding hairline. Right eye in shadow.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1917
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1917
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1917
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1917. Photo is faded. Subject wears hat, looks down to his right. Hands folded in front of him. Thin tie, stiff white shirt collars, dark jacket .
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1919
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1919
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1919
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1919. Subject is seated, facing camera. Wears military uniform and hat. Hand rests on knee. Clean shaven.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1915
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915. Subject faces left. Hair brushed across crown. High forehead. White shirt, light tie, high-collared dark jacket. Top button is buttoned; the one below it is unbuttoned.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1915
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915. Subject faces right. Flowing handlebar moustache. Checked jacket ;patterned tie; stiff round collar.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Odd Fellows
  • 1915
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915. Subject facing right. Full head of dark hair, parted off-center. Moustache. Tie with small pattern (flags?). International Order of Odd Fellows High jacket lapels with fabric edging.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, March 12th, 1915.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1915
  • Northeast Harbor
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, March 12th, 1915.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, 1915. Subject wears conductor's-style cap . Full handlebar moustache. Long, thin face. Light colored tie. Looks straight ahead.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, July 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1910
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, July 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, July 1910,. Subject looks to left. Mutton chop whiskers, moustache. Bow tie visible under stiff folded collar. Vest and jacket.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, December 7, 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1910
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, December 7, 1910
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, December 7, 1910. Subject is in shadow. Angular face, widow's peak, dark jacket with dark tie. Looks to left center.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, November, 1911
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1911
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, November, 1911
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, November 1911. Subject wears a white hard with dark band over sideburns. Handlebar moustache. Wide lapels on jacket.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, January 10th, 1911
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1911
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, January 10th, 1911
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, January 10th, 1911. Checked jacket and patterned tie. Thinning hair combed over center of head. Moustache trimmed short.
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, February, 1911
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1911
Unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, February, 1911
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Framed photograph of an unidentified IOOF Ocean Lodge officer, February 1911. Short hair, shaved thin on sides, full moustache. High jacket collars, edged in ribbon or velvet. High stiff collar with knot of tie visible. looks to left.