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Mount Desert Memories - Chronicles of the Mount Desert Party Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	People Places, Island Transportation, Carriage		1888	Mount Desert Island		Mount Desert Memories - Chronicles of the Mount Desert Party Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7390 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: People Places, Island Transportation, Carriage Date: 1888 Place: Mount Desert Island Collection: General Collection Description: In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. [show more]
Journal 1878-1881 voyages of schooner Carrie M. Richardson Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Publication, Book, Journal	People Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1878		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Journal 1878-1881 voyages of schooner Carrie M. Richardson Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2016.375.2138 Type: Publication, Book, Journal Subject: People Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1878 Description: Journal, leather and paper, wallet style, with entries for years 1878, 1879, 1881. Pertains to nautical voyages of Meltiah Richardson aboard the Carrie M. Richardson and perhaps others. It is an extremely valuable resource for interpretation of annotated Nautical Chart 1 and other charts in GCIHS 2015.315.2076. Journal entries corroborate plot markings on nautical chart 1. All pages with handwritten text scanned (48 scans) at 600 dpi July 27, 2016. Complete transcription made Feb. 2017. (Pages with newspaper clippings glued to them were not scanned - most clippings were poetry. Note: Meltiah's wife, Carrie (Mary Catherine Stanley Richardson), wrote and saved poetry.) In several instances, a page had been cut out and/or a portion of a page had been cut out. The journal is not always chronological; entries switch around various years 1878,1879, and 1881. Some highlights are listed below.Scan no.9 Sailed from Cardenas for NY 260 lbs Manello(?) Rope, 178 shakers, 78 canvas10 Arrived at NY from Cardenas, list of perhaps cod caught per person by name and weight and $. Left for….11 Arrived at NY from C. Isles settled with mate $37.1614 Rec from M.P Richardson the sum of $70 wages up to Date Nov 19th 1881 William Brandt15 Arrived Cadiz…16 M. P Richardson mentioned17 M. P. Richardson mentioned and Schooner Carrie M. Richardson 188119 "Cash in Spanish gold 342"23 Mr. Rumill shipped on board Schr C. M. Richardson April 10/79 at 35 $ per xxx24 Antonio Williams on board C. M. Richardson Apr 9th/7925 more re: 187926 more re: 187927 more re: 187942 "cure for chills/fever (?) 2 bitter apples with one pint gin. Let same stand ays. Dose: ½ wine glass full twice a day before meals (R H O (?))43 Bill of sale for 1/32 of Schr CMR Mrs. E B Gregg (interest?) to Joseph W x of Philadelphia44 Name is clearly Joseph W. Willson of Phila45 Port charges list48 Mentions Cadiz [show more]
Sketchbook of a summer at the Stanley House Hotel Southwest Harbor Public Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	People		1882	Southwest Harbor, Manset	Copyright Not Evaluated	Sketchbook of a summer at the Stanley House Hotel Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-16627 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: People Date: 1882 Place: Southwest Harbor, Manset Description: A sketchbook kept by Daniel Lewis' Great-Great Grandmother depicting the summer of 1882 at the Stanley House Hotel.
Somesville Junior Endeavor Society Journal Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book, Journal	Other, Churches Other, History - Somesville People		12/10/1907			Somesville Junior Endeavor Society Journal Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17490 Type: Publication, Book, Journal Subject: Other, Churches Other, History - Somesville People Date: 12/10/1907 Description: Black Ledger with red binding includes Lists of members and participation of juniors from the Somesville Union Meeting House U.C.C. (Congregational Church) from 12/10/1907 - 4/13/1916
Downeast Ancestry Volume IV, V, VI printed:1980-83 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book, Journal	Other, Genealogy Other, History - Maine People					Downeast Ancestry Volume IV, V, VI printed:1980-83 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17476 Type: Publication, Book, Journal Subject: Other, Genealogy Other, History - Maine People Description: Blue Binder:Copies of Downeast Ancestry Vol. IV numbers 1-6Volume V Numbers 1-6Volume VI Numbers 1-6
Downeast Ancestry Volume I, II, III printed:1977-1982 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book, Journal	Other, Genealogy Other, History - Maine People					Downeast Ancestry Volume I, II, III printed:1977-1982 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17475 Type: Publication, Book, Journal Subject: Other, Genealogy Other, History - Maine People Description: Blue Binder:Copies of Downeast Ancestry Vol. I numbers 1-6Volume II Number 6Volume III Numbers 1, 2 and 4-6
Diary 1921 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	Other, History - Bar Harbor Other, History - Mount Desert Island People		1921			Diary 1921 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12767 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: Other, History - Bar Harbor Other, History - Mount Desert Island People Date: 1921 Description: small diary: owner unknown- found in the attic of Roths’ home on Indian Pt. Road Names: Numerous names mentioned including Leighton Smith, Fraley, Disston. Only a few dates have activities such as chop wood, go skating. Also has prices of goods
Down the Mississippi on the Delta Queen Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	People	Julia G. Manchester	1960			Down the Mississippi on the Delta Queen Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1830 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: People Creator: Julia G. Manchester Date: 1960 Collection: General Collection Description: Handwritten diary of Julia Manchester about her trip on the riverboat "Delta Queen" on the Mississippi River with her sister.
Remembrances of Mount Desert Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	Organizations, Religious Other People Places, Island	Charles S. Hamlin	1934-1935			Remembrances of Mount Desert Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1527 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: Organizations, Religious Other People Places, Island Creator: Charles S. Hamlin Date: 1934-1935 Collection: General Collection Description: Typewritten diary of Mrs. Charles Hamlin covers years between 1880's and early 1900's. Much information about Rev. William Doane; other families covered: Gardiner, Corning, Eliot. Social perspective of Northeast Harbor. Info re St. Mary's.
2 diaries of Phelps's families, covering 1899-1948 Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	Other People	Mrs. Austin Phelps, Joseph Phelps				2 diaries of Phelps's families, covering 1899-1948 Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1858 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: Other People Creator: Mrs. Austin Phelps, Joseph Phelps Collection: General Collection Description: A paper covered notebook entitled "Big Ships" containing 2 diaries of Phelp's families. (in poor condition). Includes photographs and negatives Photo 2108
Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	Events Other People	Clark Hoyt	11/21/2010			Ruminations of a (Reluctant) B-29 Gunner Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-2039 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: Events Other People Creator: Clark Hoyt Date: 11/21/2010 Collection: General Collection Description: World War II diary of Hoyt Clark from training camp Feb. 1944 until discharge Nov. 1945. Serving on Guam and Tinian Islands in the Pacific, he describes bombing raids over Japan
Translation of Samuel Hadlock Jr.'s Journal Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	People	William Otis Sawtelle (1874-1939)	1930's-1940's ?			Translation of Samuel Hadlock Jr.'s Journal Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1846 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: People Creator: William Otis Sawtelle (1874-1939) Date: 1930's-1940's ? Collection: General Collection Description: Professor Sawtelle's translation (presumed) of Sam Hadlock Jr.'s journal of his European traveling show with Eskimo George Niagungitok and Mary ?. Includes a short biography of Hadlock's life on Cranberry Island. Sent to R. Pyle by Hugh Dwelley. biography of Sam Hadlock on Cranberry Island. Journal dates from 1822-1826.
A Maine Cruise - diary Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Book, Journal, Diary	People	Annie Macdonald Calef	1871			A Maine Cruise - diary Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-1530 Type: Publication, Book, Journal, Diary Subject: People Creator: Annie Macdonald Calef Date: 1871 Collection: General Collection Description: Pages from the diary of a Falmouth girl, Annie MacDonald Calef.

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