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  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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The Somes Family of Somes Cemetery, Bernard, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Death Record, Burial Record
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Places, Cemetery
The Somes Family of Somes Cemetery, Bernard, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Handwritten notes, 3 pp., transcribing inscriptions from stones in Somes Cemetery, Bernard, Maine.
People Buried in Lexington, Mass., including Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Death Record, Burial Record
  • Other, Death & burial
  • Places, Cemetery
  • Mrs. Lyman Somes
People Buried in Lexington, Mass., including Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Typewritten list of people buried in Lexington, Mass., apparently having a connection to Mount Desert Island.
Assorted Deeds
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • Other, Deed
  • Places, Cemetery
  • State of Illinois
Assorted Deeds
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Six deeds associated with the family of LaRue Spiker: 1) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William and Alta Hays to Walter Dodge; 2) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Richmond Wheeler to J. Fred Spiker; 3) Deed of a cemetery lot in Bushnell, Illinois, to J. F. Spiker; 4) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from William Holchousen to Peter Hersey; 5) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois, from Walter Dodge to J.E. Spiker; 6) Deed of a lot in Bushnell, Illinois from several people to William Hays. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.6 [show more]
Events 1995-1999
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Document File
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Army Nurse Corps
  • Other, Boat building
  • Other, Brookside Cemetery
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, College of the Atlantic
  • Other, Gardens
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Harbors
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Other, Orchards
  • Other, Preservation
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Seeds
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Tremont
  • Other, World War II
  • Places, Landscape
Events 1995-1999
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Summer 1995-Summer 1996 Programs: Preserving Historic Lancscapes, Elizabeth Igleheart, Maine Preservation Commission, June 1995 Brookside Cemetery Tour, Oct. 1995 Boat Building on MDI during WWII, Ralph Stanley, Nov. 1995 Genealogy Research, Connee Jellison, Jan. 1998 Preservation Workshop, Jan.- Mar. 1996 School Days in the 1850's, June 1996 Preserving an Historic Harbor (conservation easements), David MacDonald, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Lee Patterson, Peter Blanchard, Aug. 1996 Sept. 1996-Sept. 1997 Tour of Museum and Historic Lewis Somes House for National Trust for Historic Preservation, Sept. 21, 1996 History of Brookside Cemetery for MD Elementary School 5th Graders, Oct. 29, 1996 School Days in the 1850's, Harbor House (SW Harbor), K-4th graders, Nov. 7, 1996 Women Underway, Steamships and the Army Nurse Corps, WWII, Nov. 14, 1996 Lighthouses of the Maine Coast, Ken Black, Maine Lighthouse Museum (with Great Harbor Museum), Dec. 6, 1996 MID Historical Society, 65th Birthday Party, Historic Mount Desert Tavern (home of Bill and Betty Reiff, Somesville), Dec. 19, 1996 Fun and Games in 19th c., Harbor House, K-4th grade, Jan. 1997 "Pardon my Dust," benefit performance by Kathleen Lake, COA, Jan. 26, 1997 Hands-on Archival Care, Collections' care in the home, Feb. 15, 1997 Charter Signing, meeting of Mount Desert Selectmen at James Richardson House do commemorate signing of original town charter, Feb. 16, 1997 Heirloom Seeds, Mar. 1997 House Histories (with Tremont Historical Society) using architecture and paper records, May 1997 Publication of Charles Tracy diary, lecture on works of Frederick Church, Claremont Hotel, Summer 1997 John Gilley and Charles W. Eliot, June-Oct. Special Museum Exhibit Lecture by Dr. Richard Judd on Environmental History of Maine Coast, with COA, Summer 1997 Ballard's Boats: At work and play on Mt. Desert Island, June 1997 , NEH Library. Includes panel discussion with Ralph Stanley, Richard Lunt, Paul Stubing Strawberry Festival (and book sale), July 10th History of Automobile and its effect on Mt. Desert; traveling exhibit in cooperation with COA, Fall 1997 Field Course in old house restoration, Oc. 26 and 27; Nov. 1 and 2, 1997 1999: Restoring Old Apple Trees, Stephen page, April 1999 Kitchen Gardens in early 19th c., Christie White, May 1, 1999 [show more]
Seawall Home of Edith Hamilton
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, buildings
  • Places, Landscape
  • George Daniell
  • Seawall, Southwest Harbor, Maine
Seawall Home of Edith Hamilton
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Seawall Home of writer Edith Hamilton, famous Greek Scholar. Her dog in foreground. Traditional cape with modern addition. White clapboard two story addition with stone pillars supporting covered porch. Gift of George Daniell.
Madeira House, Manset
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Boats
  • Other, Building
  • Places, Landscape
  • George Daniell
  • Manset, Maine
Madeira House, Manset
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
The Madeira’s House on the Manset Shore road taken from floats at Manset Dock. Asian style architecture. Man working on lawn at the left side of house. Stone pier in front of house. Ramp extending from pier. In foreground, lobster boat at float. Small punt overturned on float. Ramp to the left. Gift of George Daniell. Originally built by Carroll Tyson of Philadelphia (per Roc Caivano, 2013/ AB)
Lobster boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Boats
  • Places, Landscape
  • George Daniell
  • Bass Harbor, Maine
Lobster boat
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Lobster boat returning to wharf near Bass Harbor. Lobster traps piled on wharf. Logs in pile in back of traps in grass. Gift of George Daniell
Clara Fargo Thomas
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
  • George Daniell
  • 1969
  • Mt. Desert, Maine
Clara Fargo Thomas
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Clara Fargo Thomas sitting on deck of her summer home at head of Somes Sound. Summer 1969 Looking over Somes Sound. Landmark house designed by George Howe, prominent NY architect. House said to be first cantilevered house in Maine. Mrs. Thomas is the mother of architect Joseph "Tommy" Thomas (deceased, 2010). Gift of George Daniell
Clara Fargo Thomas
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
  • Daniell, George
  • 1967c.
  • Mt. Desert, Maine
Clara Fargo Thomas
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Clara Fargo Thomas at her home on Somes Sound. Standing on deck next to American Flag. Rattan chair in behind her. Wears sleeveless striped dress. Gift of George Daniell
Bass Harbor Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
  • Daniell, George
  • 1970c.
  • Bass Harbor, Maine
Bass Harbor Light
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
9.5 X 13.25 black and white photograph of Bass Harbor Light. Keeper watches over harbor with binoculars from top of light. Photo taken from banks above lighthouse. Gift of George Daniell.
Brookside Cemetery
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Cemetery
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Brookside Cemetery
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Brookside Cemetery. Path through tall grass surrounding monuments. Lilacs and other shrubs throughout photo.
Brook at Somesville
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
  • 1894
  • Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine
Brook at Somesville
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Somes Brook, trees on banks, reeds in lower right corner. Three figures on bridge, two of whom wear white dresses and hats; third (shorter) figure in darker clothing. Lumber Mill in background. Negative; 3 7/8" h X 4 7/8"w
Seawall Picnic area
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, transportation - Land
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Southwest Harbor, Maine
Seawall Picnic area
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Seawall picnic area. Car parked near picnic tables. Woman walking near the shore.
Boats moored in harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, transportation - Maritime
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
Boats moored in harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Boats moored in the Harbor taken from the town pier. Lobster trap on the pier.
Boats moored in harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, transportation - Maritime
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
Boats moored in harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Boats moored in the Harbor taken from the town pier.
Woman standing looking at ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
Woman standing looking at ocean
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Woman standing on path or road looking at at the ocean. Two people seated on rocks behind her. Placque on granite to the left.
Dam and fish ladder
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Somesville, Maine
Dam and fish ladder
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Dam and fish ladder in Somesville Mill Pond.
Trail along a pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
Trail along a pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Trail along a pond. May be Upper Hadlock Pond.
Sharp rocks near water
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
Sharp rocks near water
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sharp rocks near water. May be Somes Sound.
Boulders and roots along pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Mount Desert Island, Maine
Boulders and roots along pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Boulders and tree roots along a pond. May be upper Hadlock Pond.
Granite Bridge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Mount Desert Island, Maine
Granite Bridge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Granite bridge on the carriage roads in Acadia National Park
Granite bridge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Mount Desert Island, Maine
Granite bridge
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Granite bridge on the carriage roads in Acadia National Park
Pond at base of mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
Pond at base of mountain
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Pond at the base of a Mountain.
Mountain at end of pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
Mountain at end of pond
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A mountain from the end of a pond.
Shore path sign
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Places, Landscape
  • LaRue Spiker
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
Shore path sign
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Sign at the start of the shore path outside the Bar Harbor Motor Inn. Sign reads, “Notice. No trespassing. Private grounds for the use of guests only. Violaters will be prosecuted.”