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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
14070Somesville Bicentennial-Historical Notes
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Somesville
Somesville Bicentennial-Historical Notes
Item:
  • 14070   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.8.a-u
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Somesville Bi-Centennial
Description:
1. Program for "Among the Breakers" by George H. Baker (1961) 2. Somesville Bi-Centennial Calendar, Summer 1961 3. MDI Historical Society Bicentennial Notes, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Bicentennial Notes, no writer given. Includes ms. about Dr. Robert Abbe, ferry and steam schedules, G.A.R. monument in Bar Harbor, Somesville Monument to early settlers dedicated 8/31/61, Ladies Sewing Circle, Verrazzano's Voyage to Mt. Desert, May 1524, Navy Coaling Station at Lamoine, Gov. Brewster's visit to Virginia , 1926, Fabbri wireless station at Otter Cliffs in WWI, Statue honoring Maine lobstermen, Prayer at Washington Cathedral honoring Maine, Baymeath, reminiscences of life in Bar Harbor, [by Louise deKaven Bowen]; also reprint from Independent Woman, Feb. 1940 "First Citizen of Chicago" about Mrs. Bowen. References, Notes on history of settlement of Maine, Center, string of houses from Pretty Marsh to Seal Cove. Various military and naval incidents in Maine. 4. Minutes of the Bicentennial Committee. 5. Correspondence regarding publishing of the Bicentennial book. [show more]
3960Brookside Cemetery Association
  • Document, Government, Death Record, Burial Record
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, Somesville
Brookside Cemetery Association
Item:
  • 3960   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.17
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Death Record, Burial Record
Subject:
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Brookside Cemetery Association
Description:
Records of plots, payments, etc. for the cemetery.
3954Deeds of Sale for Land on Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Other, Somesville
Deeds of Sale for Land on Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 3954   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.25.a-q
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Deeds of Sale for Land on Mount Desert Island
Description:
1. Sale of five lots (three west of the Great Pond; one known as Southern Neck, one bounded by New Mill Pond, Ripples Brook, Ripples Rd., Pretty Marsh Rd.) by John Somes and Thadeus S. Somes to John J. Somes. 2. Typewritten portion of record concerning the DeGregoire's portion of Mount Desert Island, ascertained by survey, and the portion for John Bernard (1794). 3. Copy of 1792 document converying land from deGregoires to James Richardson. 4. Sale of pew in New Meeting House in Pretty Marsh to Abraham Somes by Benjamin Atherton, Charles Branscom, Reuben Freeman, David Hooper, for $37.93 (1835). 5. 1839 deed of sale of tract of land and buildings from Abraham Somes to George B. Somes. 6.1854 Jacob Somes, administrator of estate of John Somes, re public sale of described real estate, and his purchase of same for $1107,66. 7. 1854 sale to Amos Hooper by Benjamin Beard et al of land in Pretty Marsh, Mill Pond area (described). 8.1860 deed of sale of land (described) in Tremont by Margaret Moore to Joshus S. Moore. 9.1865 sale by Cornelius Wasgatt, of Swan's Island, to George B. Somes of land on Mount Desert Island. 10. 1867 sale by Mary C. Richardson to Daniel E. Pray of 45 acres "more or less." 11. 1877 sale by Rebecca Somes, Adelma Joy, Ann Fennelly, and Catherine Stevens of share of Mt. Desert Bridge, Yellow Store, horse, & other animals, two carts, one wagon, household furniture, notes or mortgages and all other personal estate owned by Jacob Somes, to John J. Somes. 12. 1878 by John & T.S. Somes to J.J. Somes, strip of land on west side of Ripples Brook. 13. 1882 sale by Rebecca T. Somes to John J. Somes of land in Somesville, as described. 14. List of lots on Mt. Desert Island, Trenton area, Union River, Cranberry Islands, Sullivan, Great Duck, Bartletts Island, granted by the DeGregoires, along with the dates granted and the grantees' names. 15. 1822 notice of public sale of real estate belonging to Abraham Somes to satisfy debts. 16. 1822 certificate attesting that Abraham Somes will use his "best skill and judgment" and exert his "utmost endeavors" concerning the disposal of the estate of Abraham Somes. 17. 1826 sale by John Somes to Abraham Somes of Lot 59 of Salem Town 1808 plan [show more]
3951Women's Clubs
  • Document, Note
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Somesville
Women's Clubs
Item:
  • 3951   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.29.a-n
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Note
Subject:
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Women's Clubs of Mount Desert Island
Description:
History of Mt. Desert Chapter of Order of Eastern Star (1894-1920); Women's Literary Club Handwritten History 2 pages scanned Literary Club (1916-1956) History Typewritten p1-2 scanned; change of type for 158-1966 signed Willette Mitchell, historian The Women's Literary Club of Mt Desert Island Maine 1916-1953, Handwritten Handwritten notes from Aunt Ad about the Eastern Star Sewing Circle; Women's Club. Miscellaneous Items handwritten and from newspaper [show more]
4474Various Handwritten Notes on Somes Genealogy
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Other, Somes House
  • Other, Somesville
Various Handwritten Notes on Somes Genealogy
Item:
  • 4474   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.29.41
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Gloucester, Massachusetts
  • Other, Somes House
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Somes Genealogy
Description:
Various handwritten notes by unknown authors describing genealogy and activities of Somes family members on Mount Desert Island and in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
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.
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.
18596Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Various Newspapers
Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
Item:
  • 18596   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1052
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
Creator:
  • Various Newspapers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Segments of articles relating to history of Mt. Desert Island. Titles: Early ladies aid societies have left stamp on MDI Previously archived as 012.FIC.043.5
18595Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Various Newspapers
Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
Item:
  • 18595   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1053
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
Creator:
  • Various Newspapers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Segments of articles relating to history of Mt. Desert Island. Titles: Church in Manset built in 1828 Previously archived as 012.FIC.043.5
18594Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Various Newspapers
Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
Item:
  • 18594   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1054
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
Creator:
  • Various Newspapers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Segments of articles relating to history of Mt. Desert Island. Titles: Visitor to Tremont County store Previously archived as 012.FIC.043.5
18593Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Various Newspapers
Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
Item:
  • 18593   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1055
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
Creator:
  • Various Newspapers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Segments of articles relating to history of Mt. Desert Island. Titles: Visitor to Somesville Previously archived as 012.FIC.043.5
18592Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Various Newspapers
Various Incomplete Newspaper Articles Pertaining to Mt. Desert Island History
Item:
  • 18592   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1056
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
Creator:
  • Various Newspapers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Segments of articles relating to history of Mt. Desert Island. Titles: Visitor to boatyards in West Tremont and Bernard Previously archived as 012.FIC.043.5
18591Fins ol Record Book: Tells of the founding of Sewing Circle in Southwest Harbor 80 Years Ago
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
  • Various Newspapers
Fins ol Record Book: Tells of the founding of Sewing Circle in Southwest Harbor 80 Years Ago
Item:
  • 18591   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1057
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Ladies Aid
  • Other, Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tremont
Creator:
  • Various Newspapers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Segments of articles relating to history of Mt. Desert Island. Titles: Article about the founding of the Sewing Circle on Southwest harbor. Previously archived as 012.FIC.043.8
3852Events 1995-1999
  • Document, Document File
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Army Nurse Corps
  • Other, Boat building
  • Other, Brookside Cemetery
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, College of the Atlantic
  • Other, Gardens
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Harbors
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Other, Orchards
  • Other, Preservation
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Seeds
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Tremont
  • Other, World War II
  • Places, Landscape
Events 1995-1999
Item:
  • 3852   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.101.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Document File
Subject:
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Army Nurse Corps
  • Other, Boat building
  • Other, Brookside Cemetery
  • Other, Cemeteries
  • Other, College of the Atlantic
  • Other, Gardens
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Harbors
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • Other, Orchards
  • Other, Preservation
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Seeds
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Tremont
  • Other, World War II
  • Places, Landscape
Description:
Summer 1995-Summer 1996 Programs: Preserving Historic Lancscapes, Elizabeth Igleheart, Maine Preservation Commission, June 1995 Brookside Cemetery Tour, Oct. 1995 Boat Building on MDI during WWII, Ralph Stanley, Nov. 1995 Genealogy Research, Connee Jellison, Jan. 1998 Preservation Workshop, Jan.- Mar. 1996 School Days in the 1850's, June 1996 Preserving an Historic Harbor (conservation easements), David MacDonald, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Lee Patterson, Peter Blanchard, Aug. 1996 Sept. 1996-Sept. 1997 Tour of Museum and Historic Lewis Somes House for National Trust for Historic Preservation, Sept. 21, 1996 History of Brookside Cemetery for MD Elementary School 5th Graders, Oct. 29, 1996 School Days in the 1850's, Harbor House (SW Harbor), K-4th graders, Nov. 7, 1996 Women Underway, Steamships and the Army Nurse Corps, WWII, Nov. 14, 1996 Lighthouses of the Maine Coast, Ken Black, Maine Lighthouse Museum (with Great Harbor Museum), Dec. 6, 1996 MID Historical Society, 65th Birthday Party, Historic Mount Desert Tavern (home of Bill and Betty Reiff, Somesville), Dec. 19, 1996 Fun and Games in 19th c., Harbor House, K-4th grade, Jan. 1997 "Pardon my Dust," benefit performance by Kathleen Lake, COA, Jan. 26, 1997 Hands-on Archival Care, Collections' care in the home, Feb. 15, 1997 Charter Signing, meeting of Mount Desert Selectmen at James Richardson House do commemorate signing of original town charter, Feb. 16, 1997 Heirloom Seeds, Mar. 1997 House Histories (with Tremont Historical Society) using architecture and paper records, May 1997 Publication of Charles Tracy diary, lecture on works of Frederick Church, Claremont Hotel, Summer 1997 John Gilley and Charles W. Eliot, June-Oct. Special Museum Exhibit Lecture by Dr. Richard Judd on Environmental History of Maine Coast, with COA, Summer 1997 Ballard's Boats: At work and play on Mt. Desert Island, June 1997 , NEH Library. Includes panel discussion with Ralph Stanley, Richard Lunt, Paul Stubing Strawberry Festival (and book sale), July 10th History of Automobile and its effect on Mt. Desert; traveling exhibit in cooperation with COA, Fall 1997 Field Course in old house restoration, Oc. 26 and 27; Nov. 1 and 2, 1997 1999: Restoring Old Apple Trees, Stephen page, April 1999 Kitchen Gardens in early 19th c., Christie White, May 1, 1999 [show more]
8499Somesville Harbor Cove, color negative of stereopticon card
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Somesville
  • Bradley, B.
Somesville Harbor Cove, color negative of stereopticon card
Item:
  • 8499   
Object ID:
  • 008.073.18
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Bradley, B.
Collection:
  • Robert Michael, Ballard 2008 Collection
Description:
Color negative of stereopticon card of Somesville Harbor Cove. Mount Desert, Me. Date estimated at 1880. Schooner Federal in foreground. Label on card: 157. Somesville, Mt. Desert, Me. Copy made in 1963.
12834Stuart Smith, Somesville, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Somesville
Stuart Smith, Somesville, Maine
Item:
  • 12834   
Object ID:
  • 008.063.2
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Description:
Black and white photo. of Stuart Smith, home on leave, World War II 1941-1944, and dog. Somesville, Maine.
13712Fred P. Smith home, Somesville, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Somesville
Fred P. Smith home, Somesville, Maine
Item:
  • 13712   
Object ID:
  • 008.063.1
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
5 X 7 black and white photo of home and barn showing Addie B. (McFarland) Smith, Donald Smith, and Stuart Smith in front. Early 1900s. Photo is mounted on black cardboard backing.
12143Somesville Church
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Somesville Union Meeting House
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Somesville Church
Item:
  • 12143   
Object ID:
  • 997-330-495
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Somesville Union Meeting House
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
An 8x10 black and white photograph of the Somesville Church (built in 1852 per "Living Past" page 280), now (2015) known as the Somesville Union Meeting House. Marked in the lower left corner "Somesville Church 76". This does not relate to the date of the church but rather is a photographer's numbering system. In the picture the lower window shutters are open and the upper shutters are closed. A telephone pole is visible in front of the church. [show more]
12342Lumber Mill, Front View with Ramp, Somesville
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Lumber industry
  • Other, Mill Pond
  • Other, Somesville
Lumber Mill, Front View with Ramp, Somesville
Item:
  • 12342   
Object ID:
  • 997-324-489
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Lumber industry
  • Other, Mill Pond
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
A black and white photo of the front view of the Lumber Mill and Mill Pond in Somesville. Front view where mill is built over dam. Ramp for logs extends into pond from large doorway in building. A.J. Whiting’s Store, (now in 2016 Frenchman's Bay Gallery), visible to the left.
9058Somesville School House, Mt. Desert, ME
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, School House
  • Other, Somesville
  • Unknown
Somesville School House, Mt. Desert, ME
Item:
  • 9058   
Object ID:
  • 997-290-455
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, School House
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Unknown
Description:
An 8x10 black and white photograph of the Somesville School House, Main Street, Somesville (Mt. Desert). Few trees around building, evergreens in back. Covered porch in center of building with balcony above. Flag pole in center of balcony. Two chimneys and bell tower on roof. Clapboard siding, 12 unshuttered windows visible.
17028Somesville, Maine
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Somesville
  • Smith, Daniel Somes
  • unpublished
  • no date
Somesville, Maine
Item:
  • 17028   
Object ID:
  • 996-174-17-1
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Subject:
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Smith, Daniel Somes
Publisher:
  • unpublished
Date:
  • no date
Description:
Poems by a native of Somesville, Maine.
17027Somesville, Maine
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Somesville
  • Smith, Daniel Somes
  • n.d.
Somesville, Maine
Item:
  • 17027   
Object ID:
  • 996-174-17-2
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Subject:
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Smith, Daniel Somes
Date:
  • n.d.
Description:
Poems by a native of Somesville, Maine
16795Somesville & Seal Cove ships, masters, owners
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Sailing ships
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
Somesville & Seal Cove ships, masters, owners
Item:
  • 16795   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.068
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Sailing ships
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
Names of ships, date built, tonnage, owners and masters.
16549Accounts
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Somesville
  • Richardson, William S.
Accounts
Item:
  • 16549   
Object ID:
  • 005-3
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Richardson, William S.
Description:
Photocopy of accounts of William S Richardson, Mount Desert 1920-1932 Comments at end of each month about weather and other happenings.