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3040Keepsake Autograph Book
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album
  • 1879
Keepsake Autograph Book
Item:
  • 3040   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.31.06
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album
Collection:
  • Willie Heath
Date:
  • 1879
Description:
Small 4*3in book, leather with autographs of individuals on the island in 1879. Belonged to Willie Heath of Seal Cove Maine. Many have faded but as of 2013 are still legible.
11666Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
  • Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving
  • R. Hinshelwood
  • 1877
Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
Item:
  • 11666   
Object ID:
  • 008.071.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving
Creator:
  • R. Hinshelwood
Date:
  • 1877
Description:
Steel engraving of scene of Mount Desert Island. Engraver: R. Hinshelwood. Schooner in foreground, sloping mountain and cliffs in middle ground, higher mountains in background. Rays of light shine through clouds. 9.75" x 12.5" wide. Some stain around edges, a few water spots
13055 Mrs. George F. Arnold
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1873
Mrs. George F. Arnold
Item:
  • 13055   
Object ID:
  • 008.097.64
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Collection:
  • Allen-Holmes-Smith photographs and other materials
Date:
  • 1873
Description:
Mrs. George F. Arnold, Brightside, Mt. Desert , 1873 taken in Boston
12487Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1875 c.
Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
Item:
  • 12487   
Object ID:
  • 997-379-543
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Date:
  • 1875 c.
Description:
A view of the Village of Somesville including Somes Cove, Somesville Lumber Mill, Somesville Union Meeting House, A.J. Whiting Store, and Mount Desert House taken from The Somes House. Marked on back: "Toward Southwest middle 1800's. Whiting store until 1897, Fernalds on left. 8x10 print.
17656Certificate of Marriage, Nancy Freeman and Dr. James Hanson
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • Jan. 2, 1878
Certificate of Marriage, Nancy Freeman and Dr. James Hanson
Item:
  • 17656   
Object ID:
  • 008.078.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
Date:
  • Jan. 2, 1878
Description:
Certificate of Marriage (January 2, 1878) for Nancy W. Freeman of Mount Desert and Dr. James Hanson of Boston.
17655Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King and Miss Addie Gilley
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • June 25, c. 1870
Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King and Miss Addie Gilley
Item:
  • 17655   
Object ID:
  • 008.078.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
Date:
  • June 25, c. 1870
Description:
Certificate of Marriage for Capt. Joseph S. King of Tremont and Miss Addie V. Gilley of Tremont June 25, 187_ (last number of year is missing).
17510Lodge Certificate
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • 1872c..
Lodge Certificate
Item:
  • 17510   
Object ID:
  • 996-269-486
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
Date:
  • 1872c..
Description:
Framed Masonic Lodge Certificate for George H. Gilley. Frame has dark finish. Certificate shows symbols for faith, hope and charity. Reads, “Brother George H. Gilley raised to Master Mason Tremont Lodge #77 Nov 16, 1872”. Signed Feb 6th 1873 by Levi Lurvey, Jacob Carroll, William Stanley, John Freeman. backing intact.
16773Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1875
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16773   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
1875 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
16766Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1871
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16766   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1871
Description:
1871 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
16765Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1872
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16765   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1872
Description:
1872 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
14213An Analysis of the English Language; or, the Elements of Sentences...
  • Publication, Book
  • Greene, Samuel S.
  • 1874
An Analysis of the English Language; or, the Elements of Sentences...
Item:
  • 14213   
Object ID:
  • 0113.004
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Greene, Samuel S.
Date:
  • 1874
13918Peterson's Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • 1876
Peterson's Magazine
Item:
  • 13918   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.14.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
Date:
  • 1876
Description:
Features children's fashions for August; morning costume, hat for young girl; walking-dress; head-dress (hair styles); bathing dresses; embroidery; music, "Only"; stories; advertisements. Red embroidery-like design on cover.
13908The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • 1875
The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
Item:
  • 13908   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
Hand-written (in ink) by the pupils of Mt. Desert School for the "instruction and amusement" of the pupils. Includes sayings and poems from newspapers pasted in.
13848The Little Brown Jug
  • Publication, Literary, Script
  • Baker, George M.
  • 1876
The Little Brown Jug
Item:
  • 13848   
Object ID:
  • 013.031.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Script
Creator:
  • Baker, George M.
Collection:
  • Antique Play
Date:
  • 1876
Description:
Paperback copy of play; cover is disrepair. Advertisement for "Pearl Corset Shields" inserted between pages.
12816Crown Jewels; or The Dream of an Empire, an Historical Romance
  • Publication, Book
  • Moffett, Emma L.
  • Carleton, Publisher, Madison Square
  • 1871
Crown Jewels; or The Dream of an Empire, an Historical Romance
Item:
  • 12816   
Object ID:
  • 015.002.01
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Moffett, Emma L.
Publisher:
  • Carleton, Publisher, Madison Square
Date:
  • 1871
Description:
A work of fiction Dedicated to the archduchess Sophia of Austria, Officers and Seamen of the Austrian Navy, and the Citizens of Trieste Inscribed L.F. Somes, Mount Desert, Maine, 1875
12778Hulda or The Deliverer
  • Publication, Book
  • Wister, Mrs. A.L.
  • J.B. Lippincott & Co.
  • 1874
Hulda or The Deliverer
Item:
  • 12778   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.13
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Wister, Mrs. A.L.
Publisher:
  • J.B. Lippincott & Co.
Date:
  • 1874
Description:
Per title page: A Romance after the German of F. LeWald. Label inside front cover: Regulations of Sound Public Library, Mount Deseret Island, Maine
12561Turkish Rug Patterns
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • 1879c.
Turkish Rug Patterns
Item:
  • 12561   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.07.02
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Collection:
  • Higgins Papers
Date:
  • 1879c.
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."
12472Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1875
Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum
Item:
  • 12472   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.033.09
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Collection:
  • William B. Smith to Martha Withum
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
Deed conveying land in Mt. Desert (described) from William B. Smith to Martha E.(?) Withum. Signed by J.D. Parker, Justice.
12172Bottle
  • Object, Containers, Vessel, Bottle
  • 1872
Bottle
Item:
  • 12172   
Object ID:
  • 995-192-192
Catalog:
  • Objects
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.
12071Satchel
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • c 1872
Satchel
Item:
  • 12071   
Object ID:
  • 996-153-369
Catalog:
  • Objects
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”.
119631871 Chart of Somes Sound and adjacent land
  • Document, Chart, Navigational Chart
  • 1871
1871 Chart of Somes Sound and adjacent land
Item:
  • 11963   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.041
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Chart, Navigational Chart
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1871
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.
11745Mary Somes Bible, 1871
  • Publication, Book
  • 25 December 1871
Mary Somes Bible, 1871
Item:
  • 11745   
Object ID:
  • .019.FIC.26.01
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Date:
  • 25 December 1871
Description:
Gift Bible to Mary Somes from her Sunday School teacher, 25 December 1871
11598Spring Term Copybook No. 2, 1874
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • F.J. Phillips
  • 1874
Spring Term Copybook No. 2, 1874
Item:
  • 11598   
Object ID:
  • 016.002.07
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
Creator:
  • F.J. Phillips
Collection:
  • Laura Cross Collection
Date:
  • 1874
Description:
Copybook of F.J. Phillips from the spring term 1874 from the Maine State Normal School (Castine). Combined diary and ledger style entries.
11568Letter from Sadie (?) to Mrs. William Emory
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1877
Letter from Sadie (?) to Mrs. William Emory
Item:
  • 11568   
Object ID:
  • 020.25.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Collection:
  • Cranberry Isles
Date:
  • 1877
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.
11477Logbook of Ship Mindoro, 1875
  • Other, Ship's Log
  • 1875
Logbook of Ship Mindoro, 1875
Item:
  • 11477   
Object ID:
  • .019.FIC.26.11
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Other, Ship's Log
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
Logbook of the ship Mindoro, April 1875, Notes on course, wind, and sea conditions.