Description: A.M. Spurling, Publisher. Note on back of postcard says "Bert Spurling's dock. Bert's Jerry & Restless at the float. Elmer's Hobo at the wharf."
Description: The John Lawson Stoddard Cottage - The Edward Wyatt Evans Cottage is visible on the opposite shore. Francis Milton Spurling (1896-1958) , in a white shirt, is standing on the lower dock next to his boat, "Trailaway," later Maddy Sue. "Trailaway" was built by Chester Eben Clement.
Description: The two outside boats may be Clifton Melbourne Rich (1881-1970) boats. Postcard written by photographer W.H. Ballard to Mr. Howard Gray, Keeper, West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec, Maine - Southwest Harbor, October 25, 1948. "Dear Mr. Gray: - Am sending today a package of pictures for you, Mrs. Gray, and the Assistants. Many thanks & hospitality. I hope to have an article in "[Maine Coast] Fisherman" this winter. Will send samples of Xmas cards shortly. No obligation but they may interest you as a means of sending greetings this year. Sincerely, W.H. Ballard" [show more]
Description: B/W Photograph of the 3-mast schooner, Rebecca Douglas, docked at the Seal Harbor coal wharf in Seal Harbor (Nelson Rockefeller Estate). The Seaside and Glen Cove Hotels are in the background. Digital image from Jeff Dobbs Productions.
Description: Postcard a: Bear Island Light Postcard b: Maine Central Steamer NORUMBEGA Postcard c: Steamer SAPPHO at Bar Harbor Postcard d: Bar Harbor, Steamer SIEUR DE MONTS
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
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Description: Spurling's dock at Islesford with the Islesford ferry (owned by John Phelps) in foreground and the "Rascal", owned by Elmer Spurling behind dock. The hills of MDI are a backdrop. Copy of scanned photograph.
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Photograph of the Islesford Life-Saving Station, with five men standing out front. Inscription on back reads "Life Saving Station/ Little Cranberry Island" in blue pen Black and white
Description: Automobiles along the road at front - Left to Right: The automobile with the hood open is a 1954 Ford Hardtop. 1948 Chrysler 1950-1951 Studebaker Behind tree - 1953 Ford station wagon. W.H. Ballard wrote this note on the negative sleeve for the photograph: "“Bluenose” Ferry Terminal, Bar Harbor, ME; taken the day the Bar Harbor-Yarmouth ferry was officially welcomed (service had been on since the early part of January). Blowing a hard SE gale, and I had to press down so hard on the camera that the tripod sagged. I was the only one who remained on the ridge." [show more]
Description: B/W, 10.5x3.5", Photograph looking across harbor with Manset dock in lower right and Southwest Harbor center left. Greening Island is center right. Steamboat "Mount Desert" is at Manset dock.