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3034Marguerite Yourcenar's Petite Plaisance
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
Marguerite Yourcenar's Petite Plaisance
Item:
  • 3034   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1100
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Four-page folded brochure with photograph describing Petite Plaisance in Northeast Harbor and giving directions. No date. Previously archived as 015.FIC.03
1783Poster for "Valley Farm"
  • Document, Advertising, Poster, Theater Poster
Poster for "Valley Farm"
Item:
  • 1783   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.003
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster, Theater Poster
Description:
This poster is for the play "Valley Farm", a great Maine Drama. It was held at the Masonic Hall in Southwest Harbor. There was a dance after the play and tickets were 15, 25 and 35 cents. The poster lists the cast of characters and a synopsis of the play.
3275Framed collection of Camp Beech Cliff memorabilia
  • Document, Advertising, Display Piece
Framed collection of Camp Beech Cliff memorabilia
Item:
  • 3275   
Object ID:
  • 009.089.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Display Piece
Description:
Framed collection of small calendars with associated photos, from Camp Beach Cliff on Echo Lake, 1956-1960. The "Seasons Greetings" calendars were sent by Mr. and Mrs. "Click" Pulis.
8565Letter from the Dana and Bristol Families
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 11-06-03
Letter from the Dana and Bristol Families
Item:
  • 8565   
Object ID:
  • 003.17.11
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • 11-06-03
Description:
This is a letter dated 11-06-03 to Ms. Jeschke from Sandy Brown. The letter is from Sandy Brown, PO Box 511, Marlborough, Connecticut. The letter refers to the photos the Brown family has contacted the MDI Historical Society about.
12219Town Records (Town of Mt. Desert)
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Town Records (Town of Mt. Desert)
Item:
  • 12219   
Object ID:
  • 009.086.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Town of Mount Desert Records
Description:
Town Records of town meetings, marriages and deaths 1821-1842
16958Somes Store Ledger
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Somes Store Ledger
Item:
  • 16958   
Object ID:
  • 009.084.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Description:
Fred H., Della, Lyman Somes Store Ledger (Day Book)
3373Constitution of the United States
  • Document, Constitution
Constitution of the United States
Item:
  • 3373   
Object ID:
  • 007.147.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Constitution
Description:
Framed Constitution of the United States. Printed with color ornamentation in temple design. Clasped hands in box at top. No date of publication is visible.
1841Lid for Beach Cliff Sardines in Soybean Oil
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Other, Canneries
  • Other, Labels
Lid for Beach Cliff Sardines in Soybean Oil
Item:
  • 1841   
Object ID:
  • 007.155.6
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
Subject:
  • Other, Canneries
  • Other, Labels
Description:
Lid for Beach Cliff Sardines in Soybean Oil
18489Crystal Palace Showbill
  • Document, List, Menu
  • Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace Showbill
Item:
  • 18489   
Object ID:
  • 022.04.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List, Menu
Creator:
  • Crystal Palace
Collection:
  • Skocpol Donations
Description:
Menu from Crystal Palace, undated. Likely 1970s based on pictures and menu prices.
18487Representitive Business Men of Bar Harbor
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Unknown
Representitive Business Men of Bar Harbor
Item:
  • 18487   
Object ID:
  • 022.04.03
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
Creator:
  • Unknown
Collection:
  • Skocpol Donation
Description:
Double sided advertisment print for Bar Harbor businesses. Date unknown, likely 1900-20 based on bank capitalization and profit numbers included in the advertisements.
18486A Birthday Wish for You
  • Document, Memorabilia, Commemorative, Commemorative Card
  • Hallmark
  • unknown
A Birthday Wish for You
Item:
  • 18486   
Object ID:
  • 022.04.04
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Commemorative, Commemorative Card
Creator:
  • Hallmark
Collection:
  • Skocpol Donations
Date:
  • unknown
Description:
Birthday Card signed "Mary Frances." Date unknown.
18482Fire Department Ledger, 1947-2011
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Town Hill Fire Department
Fire Department Ledger, 1947-2011
Item:
  • 18482   
Object ID:
  • 022.06.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Creator:
  • Town Hill Fire Department
Collection:
  • Ledgers
Description:
Record of expenses and receipts ofthe Town Hill Fire Department, 1947-2011.
2552Dailey letters
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Sewing
Dailey letters
Item:
  • 2552   
Object ID:
  • 008.068.5.a-k
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Sewing
Collection:
  • Dailey Letters
Description:
Letters to Mrs. Adelbert Leach from "Dell," husband, 1892 Other letters To mother from Henry Funeral card for Henry C. Dailey Funeral card for Ellen Mabel Knibbs Letter from C.E. Dailey to sister, 1886 regarding placing remains of brother Henry
3978Rodick House, Hamor Estate
  • Document, Report
Rodick House, Hamor Estate
Item:
  • 3978   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Report
Description:
Rodick House papers; Hamor estate papers including court case of property to Mrs. Hamor, sale of store and lot by Edwin G. Desisle; Letter from Fountain Rodick to Mrs. Griswold; Accounts/ledgers re payments from Hamor estate (1873); Account from R.H. Kitteredge store, East Eden/Bar Harbor (1875).
3972Town of Mt. Desert- reports, invoices
  • Document, Report
  • Other, Town meetings
Town of Mt. Desert- reports, invoices
Item:
  • 3972   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.16
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Other, Town meetings
Description:
1861 Petition for Town Meeting, 1864 Selectmen's Report, 1877 payment to John W. Somes from Town of Mt. Desert, Payment to J.C. Hill (highway surveyor) from Town of Mt. Desert, Town charges for 1904. Includes references to "breaking snow," and payment in shillings per hour
3077Somes House [hotel]
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, Hotels
Somes House [hotel]
Item:
  • 3077   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.070
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Subject:
  • Other, Hotels
Description:
Booklets advertising Somes House; copy of steriopticon slide; photocopies of guests' lists.
3897Dams, Somesville
  • Document, Form, Application
  • Other, Dams
  • Other, Village Improvement Society
Dams, Somesville
Item:
  • 3897   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.158.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Form, Application
Subject:
  • Other, Dams
  • Other, Village Improvement Society
Description:
1. Required Information for dam description in application for dam registration. 2. Letter to Virginia Somes Sanderson from president of VIS concerning maintenance of dam.
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]
3763Exhibits 2007-2010
  • Document, Program
Exhibits 2007-2010
Item:
  • 3763   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.006.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Program
Collection:
  • Exhibits
Description:
2007-2008: Lost and Found, found object art April 2008: Art and Soles: celebrating shoes, footprints, feet and soles/souls Summer/fall 2008: Get the Inside Story: 200 Years of Lifestyles & Homes on MDI. Items from "Ravenscleft," "Cedar Cliff," 2008: Somesville Museum 2008-2009, Selectmen's Building, The Cobbler's Tools 2009, April 8-May 16, The Big and the Small, work from Island artists in variety of media. 2009: Traveling in Style on Mount Desert Island, 1860-1920, June 19-July 25, Photos and Objects from the Raymond Strout Collection, curated by Susan Lerner. 2009: Three Centuries of Hooking: Hooked Rugs from Private Collections. 2010: Folk Art from MDI Collections, Aug. 1-Sept 4, 2010, Judith Burger-Gossart, curator; old School House & Museum. 2010, May and June: Don't Say Cheese 2010: Home Front & Battle Front: Stories, Photos, Letters, Posters, Other Unusual Articacts, Old School House. Photo Detectives [show more]
3758Somesville Exhibit Folders 1-5, 10
  • Document, Document File
Somesville Exhibit Folders 1-5, 10
Item:
  • 3758   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.006.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Document File
Collection:
  • Exhibits
Description:
Paper in front indicates what should be in each folder; many items missing, as noted. Photos and background info. about items, exhibits in Somesville Museum. Folder 1 (2006?): Articles on spinning, skating; photo. of homesteads on Sutton Island; unknown photo. of sailboat in lake. Discarded: mounted copies of archival items. Folder 2: Honor roll of Somesville men who lost lives to their country, 2 sketches from Somes House register.- Discarded: mounted copies of archival items. Folder 3: Mounted photos: menu.- Discarded Folder 4: Mounted photos.- Discarded Folder 5: Mounted photos: Grindles- Discarded Folder 10: Notes on boat-building on MDI. Brief biographies of Jarvis Newman, Farnham Butler, Ralph Stanley, Lee Wilbur; Hinckley Co., Morris Yachts. Folder 10 retained, refiled as Box 104, folder 2: Institutional records. Photos in folders 3-5 discarded- printed/mounted copies of photos from the collection. [show more]
3588History of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, List
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
History of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Item:
  • 3588   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.021.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Handwritten pages (2) and handwritten or typewritten fragments (3) containing information related to the history of the founding of the MDI Historical Society. The purpose of the Society is described here.
3736Town Hill Fire Dept. Records
  • Document, Correspondence
Town Hill Fire Dept. Records
Item:
  • 3736   
Object ID:
  • 012.017.001.a-x
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Town Hill Fire Department
Description:
Includes l1/27/11 letter from Vicki Salsbury to David Rockefeller Fund notifiying that the Fire Co. is disbanding and that it will combine efforts with the Bar Harbor Fire Dept. Same letter to Collier House and Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home. Also includes lists of firefighters, newspaper clippings
3499Campaign to Restore and Endow the Sound School House
  • Document, Note
  • Other, Fund raising
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Sound School House
Campaign to Restore and Endow the Sound School House
Item:
  • 3499   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.040.07.a-f
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Note
Subject:
  • Other, Fund raising
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Sound School House
Description:
Bound proposals to restore Sound School House with newspaper photocopied clippings, campaign budget, map of school house, donation flyer
3640Union Church of Northeast Harbor
  • Document, List
Union Church of Northeast Harbor
Item:
  • 3640   
Object ID:
  • 013.028
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List
Collection:
  • Union Church ov Northeast Habor
Description:
Documents confirming that Fred L. Savage drew the working drawings for the Northeast Harbor Union Church and supervised the construction. Includes list of summer and winter residents who contributed to the founding of the church. Donor found these papers among those of his mother.
3570Subscriber Letters, Folder #15
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Northeast Harbor Golf Club
Subscriber Letters, Folder #15
Item:
  • 3570   
Object ID:
  • 019.10.44
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Creator:
  • Northeast Harbor Golf Club
Collection:
  • Northeast Harbor Golf Club
Description:
1. Letter from William C. Trimble to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Members about subscriptions for the 2010 season. February, 2010. 2. 2010 Northeast Harbor Golf Club Guest Policy describing rules regulating guest usage of the course. 3. Letter from Phipps Moriarty to members explaining the work that the grounds crew performs during the off-season. Undated but mentions the upcoming 2012 season. 4. Letter from William C. Trimble to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Subscribers about subscriptions for the 2009 season, February 3rd, 2009. 5. Letter from William C. Trimble to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Subscribers about subscriptions for the 2008 season, February 5th, 2008. 6. Letter from William C. Trimble to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Subscribers about subscriptions for the 2007 season, February, 2007. 7. Letter from NEHGC Membership Committee to "All Indiviudal Junior Summer Resident Subscribers" explaining the qualifications for a "Junior Subscriber" membership. February, 2007. 8. Letter from William C. Trimble to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Subscribers about subscriptions for the 2005 season, January 15th, 2005. 9. NEHGC Schedule of Prices listing fees for membership options and rentals. 2005. 10. Letter from William C. Trimble to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Subscribers reminding about subscriptions for the 2005 season, April 11th, 2005. 11. NEHGC Subscription Request form for the 2005 season. 12. Two copies of a letter from William C. Trimble to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Subscribers about subscriptions for the 2004 season, January 20th, 2004. 13. Letter from William C. Trimble and Robert A. Gadner to Members of the Northeast Harbor Golf Club on the subject of increasing the pace of play at the golf club. May 1st, 2002. 14. Letter from John Schafer to Members of the Northeast Harbor Golf Club about the conclusion of the litigation against Nancy Harris, March 3rd, 1999. [show more]