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Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
J. R. Ober Cottage
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • J. R. Ober
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
J. R. Ober Cottage
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Letter from Ober to Smallidge with description of cottage and room dimensions.
Letter: C. Bunker to Belle Smallidge
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • C. Bunker
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Letter: C. Bunker to Belle Smallidge
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Letter regarding Bunker Cottage at Harborside
Letter and drawings Eskimo life
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Letter and drawings Eskimo life
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter and 2 photos of drawings depicting Eskimo Culture: hunting, fishing, from German source. [Research TBD] Likely connected with Samuel Hadlock and his traveling exhibition of Eskimo Indians, Rachel Field's God's Pocket, and subsequent research in Beyond God's Pocket
Christmas card to Addie Stanley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • People
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Christmas card to Addie Stanley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Christmas card in wood frame. From Annie Blake (Teacher) to Addie Stanley
Letter from young girl undtd
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Letter from young girl undtd
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
One page of a letter (transcribed) from a young girl just starting high school near Biddeford, Maine, to a friend or a relative. (This fragment of letter was in with several Bunker family letters in donor Louise Marr’s items, but author and recipient are unknown at this point.)
Endowment Correspondence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
Endowment Correspondence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
File containing faxes, reports, notes, and letters about the Arcady endowment.
Advertising Correspondence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
Advertising Correspondence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
File containing contact lists, letters, and forms relating to selling advertising in their concert program years 1990-1996.
Letters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
Letters
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
File containing letters from Arcady Music Festival employees and musicians, artists, doners, answering machine messages, three concert flyers, ect.
Letter from Lyda to Mildred
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
Letter from Lyda to Mildred
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 a letter from Lyda to Mildred discussing various points of the history of Seal Harbor. Letter also contains two photocopied articles one on Seal Harbor and the other on Harriet M. Lyman.
Seal Harbor Library Memo
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Memorandum
Seal Harbor Library Memo
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. Seal Harbor library memo on the current bylaws dates July 11, 1995. Two typed pages.
Seal Harbor Library Greeting Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card, Holiday Card
Seal Harbor Library Greeting Card
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. Seal Harbor Greeting card with a photo of the library in the snow on the front, photo of the staff and volunteers standing in front of the library with the words "Happy New Year and Thank You! The Seal Harbor Library", back cover says "Season's Greetings" with a photo of the library and two children standing in front. [show more]
Final Report of the Anti-Automobile Committee Town of Mount Desert Maine.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
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. Final report of the committee detailing the recent vote in the Maine State Legislature to allow automobiles to Mount Desert Island. Discusses even though they knew they they would loose they continued to campaign againt the autos. [show more]
Letter to M.L. Allen from E.J. Morrison, M.D
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • ND
Letter to M.L. Allen from E.J. Morrison, M.D
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from E.J. Morrison, M.D. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, Old accession **0439
Letter to M.L. Allen from A.W. Page, of Bucksport
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • 4/28/?
Letter to M.L. Allen from A.W. Page, of Bucksport
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from A.W. Page, of Bucksport. April 28, no year. In reference to Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Mr. Page claims not to be in politics. Previously archived as object Id 011.FIC.41.1, Old accession **0445
Letter to M.L. Allen from P.W. Richardson, of McKinley, April 24, 1907
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Politicians
  • Other, Politics
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from P.W. Richardson, of McKinley, April 24, 1907. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0452
Letter to M.L. Allen from Wm. Geo. Sargent, of Castine. March 24, 1908
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from Wm. Geo. Sargent, of Castine. March 24, 1908. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0460
Letter to M.L. Allen from B.T. Sowd, of Ellsworth
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • ND
Letter to M.L. Allen from B.T. Sowd, of Ellsworth
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from B.T. Sowd, of Ellsworth. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0468
Letter to M.L. Allen from O.W. Tapley, of Ellsworth
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Politics
  • ND
Letter to M.L. Allen from O.W. Tapley, of Ellsworth
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from O.W. Tapley, of Ellsworth. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0472
Letter to M.L. Allen from M. Franklin, dealer in dry goods and carpets,1907
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from M. Franklin, dealer in dry goods and carpets. April 12, 1907. In reference his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old Accession #**0403
Letter from Chas. F. Paine of Bar Harbor to M.L. Allen. April 19, 1907.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Politics
Description:
Letter from Chas. F. Paine of Bar Harbor to M.L. Allen. April 19, 1907. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0984
Letter to M.L. Allen from Frank W. Lunt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • ND
Letter to M.L. Allen from Frank W. Lunt
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from Frank W. Lunt. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0440
Mt. Desert Bridge Correspondence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Mt. Desert Bridge Correspondence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Proxies for 1900 annual meeting: appointment of K.K. Thompson by A.P. Niswell; Henrietta T. Nickles; J.E. Thompson; Edward Lurvey; D.S. Foster; A.S. Scott; Sarah F. Thompson; Virginia C. Thompson. Letter to Mr. Somes, President of Board of Directors of the Mount Desert Bridge Corp. from E.M. Hamor re record-keeping. Telegram to Mr. John W. Somes from Benjamin Plummer of Main Belting Co. of Philadelphia re sending check. Letter from Whitcomb, Hayes and Co. of Ellsworth accompanying check for damages to bridge by Tug "Little Round Top" Letter from Whitcomb, Hayes and Co. of Ellsworth to John W. Somes regarding descrepancy in amount of check for bridge damage. Letter from Reuben of Trenton to Mr. Somes re shingles and [bord] purchased. Financial statement for Mount Desert Bridge Co. On reverse a list of Board Members: John W. Somes, President; E. M. Hamor, Treasurer; Mrs. A.C. Thompson, Treasurer; C.A. Thompson, agent; T.S. Somes, Mount Desert; John J. Somes, Mt. Desert; E.M. Hamor, West Eden; John L. Thompson, Providence, R.I., Mrs. A.C. Thompson, Trenton. Letter from John A. Peters, lawyer of Ellsworth, to John W. Somes regarding a claim by H.L. Baker of Boston for injury to a yacht on July 19, 1909 having been informed by Mr. Deasy of possible suit. Letter from H.L. Baker to Deasy and Lynam of Bar Harbor re circumstances leading to claim for damages to his boat. Letter from Deasy and Lynam of Bar Harbor to John A. Peters re claim of damage to boat of H.L. Baker. Includes note to Deasy and Lynam from H.L. Baker asking for settlement; notes that case was thrown out of court. Letter from John A. Peters to John W. Somes re H.L. Baker's claim of damage to his boat. Envelope addressed to John W. Somes from C.A. Thompson which contans bill for lumber. Notice to the proprietors of the Mount Desert Bridge Corp. of the annual meeting on second Mon. of July by John J. Somes. Letter from F.S. Thompson, President and Manager of Beaver Belting Co. of Chicago to John W. Somes requesting transfer of stock to D. Shephard Thompson in accordance of the will of Josephine Thompson. Balance of letter is friendly remembrance of friends and Mt. Desert childhood. Appointment of J.A. Somes as proxy by Blanche Somes Colwell, and by J.S. Heath. Notice of 1914 annual meeting by Abraham J. Somes, clerk of Boston. Letter to Paul D. Sargeant, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission, Augusta, Maine, from Chas. L. Shand of Bar Harbor expressing concern about poor condition of bridge at Mt. Desert Narrows and urging actions to replace. Letter to C.H. Gilman from Mt. Desert Bridge Engineer regarding enclosed sketch of lighting for drawbridge. Copy. Letter to L.B. Googins from Mt. Desert Bridge Engineer regarding materials for bridge and using stone from old bridge. Copy. Letter to Attorney Carl H. Gilman from R.D. Ewell of Marine Manufacturing and Supply Co., New Brunswick, NJ, re prices on lamps for steel swing drawbridge. Letter to Carl H. Gilman from Winthrop Slade, general superintendent of the Boston Bridge Works, re installation of Mt. Desert Narrows Bridge. Letter to State Hwy. Commission from Melville Allen, chairman, office of County Commissioners, Hancock Co., requesting information regarding progress on the Mt. Desert Narrows Bridge. Letter to Chas. L. Shand, Chariman, Trustees Mount Desert Districk from Chief Engineer re matters of the bridge which are in hands of attorney general. Letter to/from A.C.T. to Mr. Somes re amount and option to Mr. D.S. Foster. Letter to L.B. Jones, bridge engineer, from Carl H. Gilman, inspector of State Highway Commission re wires crossing bridge. Letter to L.B. Jones, bridge engineer, from Carl H. Gilman, inspector of State highway commission staging progress on material for earth core approaches. Mrs. Annie E. Thompson, owner of the property north of the bridge, agreed to sell fill material. Letter to C.N. Thompson of Cyr Brothers Co. from the bridge inspector re rental property of Annie E. Thompson to the north of the Mt. Desert Bridge. Also discusses hay harvesting rights. [show more]
Personal correspondence of Somesville residents
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Personal correspondence of Somesville residents
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
-Letters re death of John Higgins, son of Elliot Higgins, killed in NYC by runaway horses (1844); -"old-timers" in Somesville (1940); -from Daniel Somes to unknown woman, perhaps his later wife (1827); -Wm. Hamor to Mr. Somes re disapproval of dancing school (184?) & another re deaths of Lot and Paul Somes from scarlet fever (1853?); -from Susan Trask to "child" re death of "litell Harry [?], 1842; -from Andrew J. Frisbee, adopted son of Abraham Somes, re death of first wife(1851?), and to Mr. Somes re death of Billy (1852); -from Hattie Somes to Grandpa (1877); -from Mr. Heath to Rev. George E. Street (1903); -from Harriet Somes to Aunt Mary re baby sister Blanche (18?9); -from Dell to Hattie (1921) and to Harriet (1928); -to Harriet from Harry S. re selling privilege on land (1944); about Ed, brought home from Boston, by Florence Gray (1959); -from Jacob Somes to brother re legislative session concering railroad (1842). [show more]
Letters to Jean Mayo-Lakatos
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Van Maanen, RCJ
Letters to Jean Mayo-Lakatos
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter from Leiden, Holland, archives regarding genealogy of Rev. John Mayo
Letter regarding Harriet Seavey Somes and her Letter regarding Family of Harriet Seavey Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Anne Griswold Tyng
Description:
Handwritten letter from Anne Griswold Tyng to Anne ? regarding Somes genealogy, particularly the family of Harriet Seavey Somes.