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4006Summary
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Eliot, Charles
  • 1881
Summary
Item:
  • 4006   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.20
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Creator:
  • Eliot, Charles
Date:
  • 1881
Description:
A single sheet summary of early explorers of the New England Coast 1498-1759. This sheet was found in "Charles Eliot's notes on the early explorers of the New England coast." item 005.17.19
3061Mount Desert Island Cultural History Project
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Business enterprises
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Monuments & memorials
  • Dec. 29 2009
Mount Desert Island Cultural History Project
Item:
  • 3061   
Object ID:
  • 010.004.001.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Business enterprises
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Monuments & memorials
Date:
  • Dec. 29 2009
Description:
Mount Desert Island Cultural History Project: Website Listings as of 29 December, 2009, compiled by Thomas Vining (www.vfthomas.com) White loose-leaf binder references businesses and professions, cottages, deeds, hotels and borading houses, markers, monuments, and memorials. Information through mid-1900s; gives references to advertisements in local newspapers.
3117These Hundred Years
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • 02/09/2010
These Hundred Years
Item:
  • 3117   
Object ID:
  • 001.123.13
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Date:
  • 02/09/2010
Description:
History of The Hancock Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers (1825-1925)
3984History of the Eden Baptist Church, 1799-1949
  • Publication, Literary, History
History of the Eden Baptist Church, 1799-1949
Item:
  • 3984   
Object ID:
  • 008.114.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Description:
Photocopies of the History of the Eden Baptist Church, 1799-1949, by Mrs. Francis Clark Grindle (which includes copies of handwritten church records). Names in the history include: Young, Emery, Grindle, Mayo, Leland, Eaton, Higgins, Hull, Hamor, Thomas, Hadley, Lord, Merrill, Huntting, Gilkley, Cary, Rich, Herrick, DeLaittre, Paine, Hamilton, Rockefeller, Hodgkins, Snow, Case, Murphy, Smallidge, Stanwood, Haynes, Thompson, Wasgatt, Stetson, Jackson, Swett, and Salisbury. [show more]
3038Mount Desert Larger Parish in Maine, 1925-1950, Twenty-five Years Together
  • Publication, Literary, History
Mount Desert Larger Parish in Maine, 1925-1950, Twenty-five Years Together
Item:
  • 3038   
Object ID:
  • 013.020.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Description:
13-page booklet describing history of the "larger parish" formed in 1925 when churches in Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor were without pastors at same time. John D. Rockefeller Jr. influential in establishing this concept.
3088"The Mount Desert Larger Parish: A Church Co-op That Works", a 12-page booklet by Leigh Mitchell Hodges written in 1942.
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1942
"The Mount Desert Larger Parish: A Church Co-op That Works", a 12-page booklet by Leigh Mitchell Hodges written in 1942.
Item:
  • 3088   
Object ID:
  • 006.15.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Mount Desert
Date:
  • 1942
Description:
"The Mount Desert Larger Parish: A Church Co-op That Works", a 12-page booklet by Leigh Mitchell Hodges written in 1942.
18708History of Somesville Maine
  • Publication, Literary, History
History of Somesville Maine
Item:
  • 18708   
Object ID:
  • 001-118.8.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Description:
Pamphlet on the history of Somesville, Maine from 1761-1961 designed to give tourist relevant history.
3112These Hundred Years
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 1/1/1925
These Hundred Years
Item:
  • 3112   
Object ID:
  • 002-44-1-2413.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
Date:
  • 1/1/1925
Description:
These Hundred Years History of the Hancock Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers 1825 -1925 Compiled by George S. Brookes Includes the history of Congregational Churches on Mount Desert Island Two Copies
4430Continuation from Dr. Leavitt
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 1/28/2001
Continuation from Dr. Leavitt
Item:
  • 4430   
Object ID:
  • 002-44-3-2415
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 1/28/2001
Description:
Continuation from Dr. Leavitt Since 1940 --60 Years have passed! History continuting from the Sermon / historical address given by Rev. Horace H. Leavitt, D.D. on the history of the Somesville Union Meeting House, U.C.C. by Gail Reiber
4414Odd Fellows History
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • 1963
Odd Fellows History
Item:
  • 4414   
Object ID:
  • 014.FIC.001.24
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Date:
  • 1963
Description:
Journal of Proceedings
18757S.A.E and Champlain Society
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • A.L. Rand
  • Unknown
S.A.E and Champlain Society
Item:
  • 18757   
Object ID:
  • 020.08.49
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Creator:
  • A.L. Rand
Collection:
  • Eliot Collection
Date:
  • Unknown
Description:
1 handwritten pages Copy of document shows a short choncology of the S.A.E. and the Champlain Society from 1884-1887 as written by A.L. Rand Secretary.
3045Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations: An Historical Sketch and a Record...
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • 1939
Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations: An Historical Sketch and a Record...
Item:
  • 3045   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.16.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Date:
  • 1939
Description:
of the Holdings of the Trustees. Gives brief record of origin and activities of the Hancock Co. Trustees of Public reservations; trustees include Incorporators George B. Dorr, Luere B. Deasy, John S. Kennedy, George L. Stebbins, Edward B. Mears, Lea McI. Luquer, Charles W. Eliot, Loren E. Kimball
4424First Church of Mount Desert Church Records 1792-1867
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Baptisms
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
First Church of Mount Desert Church Records 1792-1867
Item:
  • 4424   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.068.02
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Baptisms
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
Mount Desert Church Records, Vol. 73 of ? Source N.E. Genealogical Society, Boston. Short history of church from its founding on Oct 17, 1792. List founders, those later admitted and deaths. Record of baptisms. At end list members of those connected to the Congregational Church in Temont, Mt. Desert, and Eden in 1857,
4435Battle of Norwood's Cove
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Battle of Norwood's Cove
  • Other, Military history
  • Ezra Dodge
Battle of Norwood's Cove
Item:
  • 4435   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.051.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Battle of Norwood's Cove
  • Other, Military history
Creator:
  • Ezra Dodge
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Four page handwritten document describing the Battle of Norwood's Cove, a skirmish between settlers of Mt. Desert Island and a British Frigate, Tenedos. Stated to be part of LaRue Spiker Collection, from a file marked "Mrs. Dorr."
4436The Battle of Norwood Cove
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Battle of Norwood's Cove
  • Other, Military history
The Battle of Norwood Cove
Item:
  • 4436   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.051.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Battle of Norwood's Cove
  • Other, Military history
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Handwritten nine page document of unknown authorship describing a battle between settlers on Mt. Desert Island and a British frigate in pre-revolutionary period. Stated to be part of LaRue Spiker Collection, from file marked "Mrs. Dorr."
2523The Bloomfield Smith House
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Richard Allen
  • 06/23/1990
The Bloomfield Smith House
Item:
  • 2523   
Object ID:
  • 019.14.18
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Creator:
  • Richard Allen
Collection:
  • Nolf MDI Historical Society Collection
Date:
  • 06/23/1990
Description:
Document explaining the history of the Bloomfield Smith House, written by Richard Allen. Includes an image of the house.
2308History of Mt. Desert
  • Publication, Literary, History
History of Mt. Desert
Item:
  • 2308   
Object ID:
  • 019.14.24
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Collection:
  • Nolf MDI Historical Society Collection
Description:
History of Mount Desert recounted with important dates and descriptions of the events. Includes additional sections "Manners & Customs", "Population", and "The Church". In pencil is written "From Somesville + Southwest Harbor", some additional notes in pencil are made in the margins. Undated.
3062The Claremont Hotel--My Story, 1884-1964
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Claremont Hotel
  • Other, Hotels
The Claremont Hotel--My Story, 1884-1964
Item:
  • 3062   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.162.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Claremont Hotel
  • Other, Hotels
Description:
7-page typewritten booklet, written by "the hotel." Mentions other hotels on MDI at time, how travelers got there, first owners Jesse and Grace Clark Pease, subsequent owner Dr. J.D. Phillips, then his son Lawrence Phillips
3969Libraries
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Libraries
Libraries
Item:
  • 3969   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Libraries
Description:
History of Somesville Library Association including account of "shingling bee" to install roof, By-Laws of Mt. Desert Library Society, 1914 special meeting notes re death of Mary Somes, Minutes of 1956 annual meeting, 1905 application for incorporation of Mt. Desert Library Society and response from Justice of the Peace, undated list of library books, 1974 list of classical records donated, Program for new library Open House, 1974, Northeast Harbor Library annual report, 1997, Essay, "The New Library," undated, no author given, Chronology by Emily Smith, secretary, beginning with 1904. Composition book, Mt. Desert Library Society, Records of meetings, 1932-1952. [show more]
4437History of Somesville, Betwixt the Hills
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Walking tour
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1994
History of Somesville, Betwixt the Hills
Item:
  • 4437   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.019.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Walking tour
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Date:
  • 1994
Description:
14 page photocopy of History of Somesville, including scripts for costumed guides, for use in a walking tour of Somesville.
4425Notes on History of Somesville, Maine
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Historic buildings
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Notes on History of Somesville, Maine
Item:
  • 4425   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.019.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Historic buildings
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Description:
Four pages of handwritten notes on the history of Somesville, ME, drawn from the book, "The Living Past" authored by Virginia Somes Sanderson.
4428Somesville and Hall Quarry Historical Summaries
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Somesville
  • Doris Grant
Somesville and Hall Quarry Historical Summaries
Item:
  • 4428   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.92.25
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Doris Grant
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Description:
One double-sided mimeographed page which includes two historical essays: "Somesville, a Pleasant Place, A Goodly Heritage" and "Hall Quarry, An Interesting Place" and well as one unattributed poem, "The Cemetery Road."
4427Somesville Firsts
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Somesville
Somesville Firsts
Item:
  • 4427   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.92.26
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Description:
One page mimeographed page listing 'firsts' associated with Somesville, Maine.
4413Morris Somes Arrrival in Gloucester
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Emigration & immigration
Morris Somes Arrrival in Gloucester
Item:
  • 4413   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.29.58
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Emigration & immigration
Collection:
  • Somes Genealogy
Description:
Handwritten note speculating on ways in which Morris Somes arrived at Cape Ann, Massachusetts, from England.
2508First Permanent Settler: Abraham Somes
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Settlements
  • Sawtelle, William Otis
  • 1926
First Permanent Settler: Abraham Somes
Item:
  • 2508   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.29.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Settlements
Creator:
  • Sawtelle, William Otis
Collection:
  • Somes Genealogy
Date:
  • 1926
Description:
Singe page photocopy of partial article from "Sprague's Journal of Maine History", Vol. 14. Text describes the settlement of Mount Desert Island by Abraham Somes.