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List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Census Record
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1865
List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photocopy, pages cut apart, hard to read. Shows ages, occupations.
Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 1866
Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Agreement for Caroline Moore to hold sale of Joshua S. Moore's estate to pay debts of $500
Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Data Processing, Digital Videodisc
  • National Archives
  • 1860 ca
Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A DVD containing records of the military service of John Gilley from 1860-1864. Copies of the original records from the US National Archives. This set of records were obtained during the research conducted by Tim Garrity, 2005. See media tab for a .pdf file that includes all records of Gilley. The DVD includes three files of scans unrelated to Gilley. The DVD file that corresponds to the records herein is named "timgarrity.pdf"
Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 2, 1865
Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
3 documents appointment Caroline F. Moore as administrator of Joshua S. Moore's estate, payments of the estate
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1866
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1866 tied together with string, yellow cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1868
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1868 tied together with string, no cover , begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1860
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1860 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1861
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1861 tied together with string, brown cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1862
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1862 tied together with string, yellow cover Previoulsy Archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1863
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1863 tied together with string, no cover , begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
Permission for "Romp" to navigate Chesapeake Bay
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Permission
  • Other, Shipping
  • Other, Ships
  • 1860
Permission for "Romp" to navigate Chesapeake Bay
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Maintenance, Clothes Wringer
  • 1869c.
Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Handle turns grooved wringer. Flat rollers feed fabric through. Springs keep roller tight. Marked, “Manufactured Makfield, Casco, ME. Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869”. .
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
  • 1860.
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
"Translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Inscribed in front: "Charles E. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Jan. 7, 1873." Poem written in back. Included inside the Bible are two small sheets with handwritten biblical quotes as well as a hank of hair tied up with string or embroidery floss.
The Holy Bible.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
  • 1868.
The Holy Bible.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
"Containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Printed in front: "Fannie Pray".Written opposite title page: "Della Pray".
The Household Physician
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Family
  • Other, History
  • Other, Medicine
  • Warren, Ira, M.D.
  • 1862.
The Household Physician
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Although a very early and interesting book, the condition is so poor that it should be considered for de-accession. Collections Committee on January 2016, considered de-accession, however, voted to keep due to age and belonging to Mrs. Wiggins There is a card inside with Mrs. ?? Wiggin Mt. Desert Maine written on it.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-10-11
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-07-25
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-01-09
  • Mount Desert
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan
Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Allen
  • 1865 c.
  • Mount Desert Island
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Freeman House with a buggy in the driveway, in Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1860s. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white