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Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Date
Sixth Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Readers	Monroe, Lewis B.	1872	Sixth Reader Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12618 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Readers Creator: Monroe, Lewis B. Date: 1872 Description: Practical elocution and reading lessons: prose, poetry, dialogues and concert-readings
ComprehensiveSpelling-Book Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Spelling	Buckwalter, Geoffrey	1879	ComprehensiveSpelling-Book Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12600 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Spelling Creator: Buckwalter, Geoffrey Date: 1879 Description: Inscribed in front: Miss Marie A. Somes, Mount Desert, Maine. Jan. 14, 1896
Turkish Rug Patterns Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Pamphlet			1879c.	Turkish Rug Patterns Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12561 Type: Document, Pamphlet Date: 1879c. Collection: Higgins Papers Description: 3" X 5.5" unpaginated pamphlet offering work for those who are"out of employment" opportunity to sell Turkish rug patterns. Cover has words written in pencil including what appears to be "BN Higgins."
Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed			1875	Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12472 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Date: 1875 Collection: William B. Smith to Martha Withum Description: Deed conveying land in Mt. Desert (described) from William B. Smith to Martha E.(?) Withum. Signed by J.D. Parker, Justice.
El Nuevo Testamento de Nuestro Senor Y Salvador Jesu Cristo Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Bibles Other, Religious books		1874	El Nuevo Testamento de Nuestro Senor Y Salvador Jesu Cristo Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12442 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Bibles Other, Religious books Date: 1874 Description: Associated with Capt. Rumill. Spanish language New Testament.
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ... Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Bibles Other, Religion		1879	The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ... Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12440 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Bibles Other, Religion Date: 1879 Description: Translated out of the original Greek. Written in front: "Richard Allen".
Father Taylor, the Sailor Preacher. Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Biography Other, Religion Other, Taylor, Edward T.	Haven, Rev. Gilbert and Hon. Thomas Russell	1872.	Father Taylor, the Sailor Preacher. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12436 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Biography Other, Religion Other, Taylor, Edward T. Creator: Haven, Rev. Gilbert and Hon. Thomas Russell Date: 1872. Description: "Incidents and anecdotes of Rev. Edward T. Taylor, for over forty years pastor of the Seaman's Bethel, Boston" Inscribed in front: "Mrs. H.A. Wiggin, South [Lauren?].
Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle			1872	Bottle Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12172 Type: Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle Date: 1872 Description: Brown glass, square, 1 quart size. Raised decoration of hops. Marked, “Hops” and “1872”. Also marked, “Bitters” and Doyels Hops”. Donor info - found in foundations of barn at donor’s home in Berry Cove, Lamoine.
Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger	Other, Bookkeeping Other, Somes Woolen Mill		1870	Somes Woolen Mill Records Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12110 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger Subject: Other, Bookkeeping Other, Somes Woolen Mill Date: 1870 Collection: Somes Woolen Mill Description: 1870 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth.
Satchel Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel			c 1872	Satchel Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12071 Type: Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel Date: c 1872 Description: Canvas bag with pocket on front. Pocket has flap. Small horseshoe decoration at opening. Bottom has four metal “legs. Opens with push button clasp. Inside - one pocket. Leather handle with metal ends attaching to rings on bag. Marked, “Patent April 2, 1872”.
1871 Chart of Somes Sound and adjacent land Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Chart, Navigational Chart			1871	1871 Chart of Somes Sound and adjacent land Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11963 Type: Document, Chart, Navigational Chart Date: 1871 Collection: Map Collection Description: U.S. Coastal Survey of Somes Sound, 1871. Shows topography of surrounding land and roads in existence at that time. Road from Somesville to Southwest Harbor runs east of "Echo Lake-Demings Pond." Shows structures.
Mary Somes Bible, 1871 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book			25 December 1871	Mary Somes Bible, 1871 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11745 Type: Publication, Book Date: 25 December 1871 Description: Gift Bible to Mary Somes from her Sunday School teacher, 25 December 1871
Spring Term Copybook No. 2, 1874 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary		F.J. Phillips	1874	Spring Term Copybook No. 2, 1874 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11598 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Creator: F.J. Phillips Date: 1874 Collection: Laura Cross Collection Description: Copybook of F.J. Phillips from the spring term 1874 from the Maine State Normal School (Castine). Combined diary and ledger style entries.
Letter from Sadie (?) to Mrs. William Emory Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter			1877	Letter from Sadie (?) to Mrs. William Emory Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11568 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Date: 1877 Collection: Cranberry Isles Description: Letter dated 16 Jan 1877 from Sadie (?) to her sister Mrs. William Emory. Sadie was a teacher on Cranberry Isle. Letter contains expressions of joy for receiving mail from family, and laments about poor pay and tedious work.
Logbook of Ship Mindoro, 1875 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Other, Ship's Log			1875	Logbook of Ship Mindoro, 1875 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11477 Type: Other, Ship's Log Date: 1875 Description: Logbook of the ship Mindoro, April 1875, Notes on course, wind, and sea conditions.
Coffee Mill, 1879 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Food Grinding Tool, Culinary Mill, Coffee Mill			1879	Coffee Mill, 1879 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11421 Type: Object, Food Grinding Tool, Culinary Mill, Coffee Mill Date: 1879 Description: Large, two-wheeled coffee grinder from Fernald's Store in Somesville. Decorative paint and flower drawings. Opening in top for coffee beans topped with eagle; drawer in bottom to hold ground coffee. Manufactured by Enterprise Manufacturing Co.of Philadelphia, PA. Patented Oct. 21, 1879. Dimensions: 27.5" high, 17" wide, wheel diameter 19.5"
History of Mount Desert Lodge, No. 140, February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Organizations Other, Clubs Other, History - Mount Desert		1871	History of Mount Desert Lodge, No. 140, February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9303 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Organizations Other, Clubs Other, History - Mount Desert Date: 1871 Collection: History of Mount Desert Lodge No 140 Description: History of Mount Desert Lodge, No.140, or Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Desert, Maine, February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871. By E.M. Hamor. Portland 1871. Two Copies Previously archived as object id **1576.a-b, 016.FIC.001.13
Peterson’s Magazine August 1876 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Periodical, Magazine	Other, Crafts Other, Periodicals		1876	Peterson’s Magazine August 1876 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-9299 Type: Publication, Periodical, Magazine Subject: Other, Crafts Other, Periodicals Date: 1876 Description: Peterson’s Magazine August 1876. Danish Braid Work.
Wedding announcement card:“Mr & Mrs. Henry Whiting, of Ellsworth, ME Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement	Other, Celebrations		8/1/1870	Wedding announcement card:“Mr & Mrs. Henry Whiting, of Ellsworth, ME Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7784 Type: Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement Subject: Other, Celebrations Date: 8/1/1870 Collection: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Whiting Description: Wedding announcement card:“Mr & Mrs. Henry Whiting, of Ellsworth, ME. Request the pleasure of your company at the Marriage Ceremony of their daughter”. August 1, 1870. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.37.k
Ledger for a general store Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger			1870	Ledger for a general store Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5249 Type: Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger Date: 1870 Description: unidentified ledger for a general store Some enteries: E.R. Dodge,Watson Walls, Joseph Sawyer
Child seated in wooden chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype	People	Unknown	1860-1870	Child seated in wooden chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5003 Type: Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype Subject: People Creator: Unknown Date: 1860-1870 Collection: Fernald Photo Collection Description: tintype of child seated in wooden chair. Wears hair parted down center, cut very short. Also wears light colored blouse--could be very long blouse, could be dress. Also wears string of beads around neck. Is looking down and to the right of camera. Top left hand and bottom corners of tintype have been clipped off.
Man seated with arm resting on back of chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype	People	Unknown	1860-1870	Man seated with arm resting on back of chair Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-5002 Type: Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype Subject: People Creator: Unknown Date: 1860-1870 Collection: Fernald Photo Collection Description: tintype of man seated, one arm resting on armrest of chair, the other hand resting on knee. Wears dark suit, white shirt, striped bow tie. Has dark hair, widow’s peak, dark drooping mustache, and slight goatee. Lots of marks on front of tintype.
Paul Bener and Peter Bener Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype	People	Unknwon	1860-1870	Paul Bener and Peter Bener Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4999 Type: Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype Subject: People Creator: Unknwon Date: 1860-1870 Collection: Fernald Photo Collection Description: Tintype of two men in front of studio backdrop of winter scene. They both wear very simple white pullover shirts (don’t seem to be button up) and dark trousers; their suspenders have been pulled down and hang loose. Both have mustaches and dark hair that has been shaved on the sides. They stand apart, but reach out towards one another with their left fists clenched, their left wrists touch. They pull their right hands across their chests, right fists also clenched. Look like mirror images of one another. Inscription on back reads Paul Bener at top, Peter Bener at bottom (name could also be Bever). Left hand corners have been cut. [show more]
Man seated in long duster with man standing hand on seated man's shoulder Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype	People	Unknown	1860-1870	Man seated in long duster with man standing hand on seated man's shoulder Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4997 Type: Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype Subject: People Creator: Unknown Date: 1860-1870 Collection: Fernald Photo Collection Description: tintype of two men, one standing, one sitting next to him. The seated man wears a white shirt, dark trousers, and a long duster coat, as well as a plaid newsboy-style cap. The man standing next to him has his right hand on the shoulder of the other man, and is wearing a white shirt covered by a long duster, also wears a cap in the same newsboy style. Backdrop of flowers, even looks to be grass underfoot.
Unknown Young Man Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Daguerreotype	People		1850-1870	Unknown Young Man Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4913 Type: Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Daguerreotype Subject: People Date: 1850-1870 Collection: Fernald Photo Collection Description: Daguerreotype, taken from the neck up, of an unknown young man wearing a formal dark suit with white shirt and large dark bow tie. Wavy dark hair parted on right and combed over. Lots of spotting on face of daguerreotype.

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