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14248Photocopy of Salem Towne Map of Western Mount Desert Island (1808)
  • Map
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Surveyors
  • 1807
Photocopy of Salem Towne Map of Western Mount Desert Island (1808)
Item:
  • 14248   
Object ID:
  • 006.52.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, Maps
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Surveyors
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1807
Description:
This is a photocopy of the earliest known map of the eastern part of Mount Desert Island. The map shows the 1807 survey by John Peters of the French land grant to the De Gregoires and the acreages then sold to settlers. The original is in the Bar Harbor Historical Society. Inscription: "A Plan of the French grant on Mount Desert the shore to the old settlers' lots from a Plan taken by John Peters Esq., the remainder of the Survey taken by me, John Peters, Blue Hill, 1807." The map is approx. 51" in length and 30 wide. [show more]
14169The Columbian Dictionary of the English Language:
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Dictionary
  • Other, English
  • Alexander, Caleb
  • Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews
  • August 1800.
The Columbian Dictionary of the English Language:
Item:
  • 14169   
Object ID:
  • 996-31-31
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Dictionary
  • Other, English
Creator:
  • Alexander, Caleb
Publisher:
  • Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • August 1800.
14124A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy and Continuation. Vol. II of The Works of Laurence Sterne, complete in eight volumes
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Europe
  • Other, Travel
  • Sterne, Laurence
  • John Taylor
  • 1800
A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy and Continuation. Vol. II of The Works of Laurence Sterne, complete in eight volumes
Item:
  • 14124   
Object ID:
  • 996-170-17
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Europe
  • Other, Travel
Creator:
  • Sterne, Laurence
Publisher:
  • John Taylor
Date:
  • 1800
Description:
Loaned by Mrs. A.S. Joy, Nov., 62 inscribed inside front cover.
140661808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808
  • Map
  • 1808
1808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808
Item:
  • 14066   
Object ID:
  • 008.123.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1808
Description:
Original map of the western part of Mount Desert Island as surveyed by Salem Town in 1808. Shows the original land holdings of earliest settlers. This map had been in the possession of the descendants of Abraham Somes, who came from Gloucester, MA in 1761 as the first permanent white settler on MDI. John Allen Somes (1872-1930) gave the original map to the Historical Society. It was probably one of the first gifts to the Society, which was founded in 1929. [show more]
140651808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808: DVD copy
  • Map
  • 1808
1808 Salem Town map of the western part of Mount Desert Island in 1808: DVD copy
Item:
  • 14065   
Object ID:
  • 008.123.1A
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1808
Description:
Original map of the western part of Mount Desert Island as surveyed by Salem Town in 1808. Shows the original land holdings of earliest settlers. This map had been in the possession of the descendants of Abraham Somes, who came from Gloucester, MA in 1761 as the first permanent white settler on MDI. John Allen Somes (1872-1930) gave the original map to the Historical Society. It was probably one of the first gifts to the Society, which was founded in 1929. This record is a DVD which contains copies of the map in a digital format. If a printed image of these is made, it is suggested that the image be taken from the disc copy of the photos for higher resolution. It is possible that the image cataloged in Past Perfect database has been made smaller for storage purposes. [show more]
14063Annotated John Peters map of 1807
  • Map
  • 1807
Annotated John Peters map of 1807
Item:
  • 14063   
Object ID:
  • 009.107.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1807
Description:
Annotated photocopy (poor quality) and copy of the John Peters map of 1807, showing DeGregoire property.
13777A New System of Domestic Cookery.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cookery
  • By a Lady
  • Andrews and Cummings and L. Blake
  • 1807.
A New System of Domestic Cookery.
Item:
  • 13777   
Object ID:
  • 996-130-13
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Cookery
Creator:
  • By a Lady
Publisher:
  • Andrews and Cummings and L. Blake
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • 1807.
13506Photo Album
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
  • Other, Albums
  • 1800’s
Photo Album
Item:
  • 13506   
Object ID:
  • 999-3-590
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
Subject:
  • Other, Albums
Date:
  • 1800’s
Description:
Red velvet cabinet card/photo album, with “Album” written in silver metal on the cover. Size 10.25 X 8 X 2.5 There are also three inch metal plates on the edge where the missing clasp was. Sixteen leaves with space for one photo each. In the album are cabinet cards #997-863-1033 to 997-886-1056.
12871Sampler
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler
  • 1806
Sampler
Item:
  • 12871   
Object ID:
  • 002-25-648
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Embroidery, Sampler
Date:
  • 1806
Description:
Blue linen (?) sampler, approx. 10" x 12" done in 1806. Stitches are in red and yellow thread, but colors may have faded; red stitches remain most true. The fabric is faded and there are holes at the corners. Made by Judith Somes in 1806. She was born September 16, 1796, married Capt. Eben Babson Sept. 11, 1815, and died Nov. 4, 1880. She is buried in Brookside Cemetery.
12675The Massachusetts Missionary Magazine... Vol. IV
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Missionaries
  • Other, Religious books
  • E. Lincoln (printer)
  • 1806
The Massachusetts Missionary Magazine... Vol. IV
Item:
  • 12675   
Object ID:
  • 012.013.001
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Missionaries
  • Other, Religious books
Publisher:
  • E. Lincoln (printer)
Date:
  • 1806
Description:
"...containing religious and interesting communications, calculated to edify Christians, and inform the rising generation." Note on cover indicates society instituted in 1796 JS Somes signed title page. Note on first title page: "Found in my greatgrandfather's room, Mount Desert Maine (Somesville). He was Abraham III. Virginia Somes Sanderson."
12674Moral Amusement
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Moral & ethical aspects
  • Ezekiel Goodale
  • 1808
Moral Amusement
Item:
  • 12674   
Object ID:
  • 996-114-11
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Moral & ethical aspects
Publisher:
  • Ezekiel Goodale
Date:
  • 1808
Description:
"Intended for the instruction and mental improvement of young ladies and gentlemen, being a selection from the most approved authors." First Hallowell Edition. Exec. Directory Tim Garrity asked that this be kept as he is interested in the subject. (AB, 01/26/2015)
12663Edward: Various Views of Human Nature Vol I and II
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Philosophy
  • Moore, John
  • T.B. Jansen and Co.
  • 1801.
Edward: Various Views of Human Nature Vol I and II
Item:
  • 12663   
Object ID:
  • 996-39-39
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Philosophy
Creator:
  • Moore, John
Publisher:
  • T.B. Jansen and Co.
Date:
  • 1801.
Description:
"Taken from Life and Manners, Chiefly in England." Vol. I and Vol. II are separate volumes.
12419Saddle Bags
  • Object, Cargo Carrier, Saddlebag
  • Other, Medical personnel
  • Other, Somesville
  • 1800 ca
Saddle Bags
Item:
  • 12419   
Object ID:
  • 995.7.7
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Cargo Carrier, Saddlebag
Subject:
  • Other, Medical personnel
  • Other, Somesville
Date:
  • 1800 ca
Description:
Hand sewn saddle bags. Contained paper packages of medicine and old bottles. Belonged to Dr. Kendall Kittredge (1773-1857), first doctor on Mount Desert Island.
12176Pelorus
  • Object, Compass Card, Pelorus
  • 1808c.
Pelorus
Item:
  • 12176   
Object ID:
  • 995-3-3
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Compass Card, Pelorus
Date:
  • 1808c.
Description:
Used by Salem Town, surveyor, to survey Mount Desert Island. Compass Fleur-de-lîs to north and eagle to west. Marked in center, “Aaron Reed Boston”. (Did not see this marking, 10/23/2014, ACB)
12066Bolt
  • Object, Fastener, Bolt
  • Other, Quarrying
  • Other, Tools & implements
  • mid 1800s ?
Bolt
Item:
  • 12066   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-693
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Fastener, Bolt
Subject:
  • Other, Quarrying
  • Other, Tools & implements
Date:
  • mid 1800s ?
Description:
Large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond Fire Road in Pretty Marsh; relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith002.47 (archived in flat file).
12065Bolt
  • Object, Fastener, Bolt
  • mid 1800s ?
Bolt
Item:
  • 12065   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-694
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Fastener, Bolt
Date:
  • mid 1800s ?
Description:
large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond fire Road in Pretty Marsh, "O" relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47 (archived in flat file)
11999Bolt
  • Object, Fastener, Bolt
  • mid 1800s ?
Bolt
Item:
  • 11999   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-695
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Fastener, Bolt
Date:
  • mid 1800s ?
Description:
large bolt from old quarry site on the Long Pond fire Road in Pretty Marsh"O"relates to a map that was created by Alice Smith 002.47 (archived in flat file)
8691Charles Kittredge
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Towne, Boston
  • 1800's
Charles Kittredge
Item:
  • 8691   
Object ID:
  • 999-810-3894
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait photographs
Creator:
  • Towne, Boston
Date:
  • 1800's
Description:
Black and white cabinet card of Charles Kittredge. He is a balding man with white mustache. He wears a three piece suit, white shirt with stand-up collar and a polka dotted necktie. Card is marked: Towne Portrait Studio, 425 Washington St., Boston, Mass. On the back of the card is the following handwritten inscription: Charles F. Kittredge, born January 18th, 1826 in Brattleboro, Vermont. Son of Nath. Kittredge, Jr., great grandson of Jonathan Kittredge who died in Westminster, VT. about 1800, who was son of Joseph, he being son of Dr. John Kittredge whose father settled in [Belle?] Mass 1660 and born in London 1630 and died in 1676. [show more]
3593Statement of James Somes
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Estates
  • 3/27/1800
Statement of James Somes
Item:
  • 3593   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.5
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • 3/27/1800
Description:
Statement of amount paid by James Somes' father, Abraham Somes Sr to James for work. He worked for $12 per month for five years On back states "James Somes aut? against father's estate".
3413Case of Surveying Instruments
  • Object, Surveying Instrument
  • Object, Surveying Equipment
  • Other, Tools & implements
  • circa 1808
Case of Surveying Instruments
Item:
  • 3413   
Object ID:
  • 995.4.4
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Surveying Instrument
Subject:
  • Object, Surveying Equipment
  • Other, Tools & implements
Date:
  • circa 1808
Description:
Used by Salem Town, surveyor, to survey Mount Desert Island. Small black case lined with printed paper. Contains nine sections for surveying instruments. Case contains - brass protractor, 2 brass dividers, 3 unidentified instruments. Hinged top broken and reattached with string. NOTE: by 2005, there appeared to be only 5 instruments in the case.
3409Christening Gown
  • Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown
  • c 1802
Christening Gown
Item:
  • 3409   
Object ID:
  • 997-92-581
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Baptismal Garment, Baptismal Gown
Date:
  • c 1802
Description:
White gown. Two buttons on back. Back and front embroidered with roses and sunflowers. Hem embroidered with small flowers and branches. Pencil marks inside left opening in back, “E74/300”. Donor info - worn by Bloomfield Richmond Smith in 1802.
3277Photo Album
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
  • Other, Photograph albums
  • 1800’s
Photo Album
Item:
  • 3277   
Object ID:
  • 999-4-591
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
Subject:
  • Other, Photograph albums
Date:
  • 1800’s
Description:
Small photo album with wooden covers. The front is painted black, with the brown wood as a border. Within is an intricate picture of a woman standing in a pond wearing a skirt and large brimmed hat, holding a bushel of hay in her left arm. Varying shades of wood make up the image, and the lines are carved in. The back is wood with a thin black border and “NICE” printed in the middle. There are six thick, gold edged leaves with space for photos on each side. There are seven tin-type photos, #999-816-3900 to #999-822-3906. It has a brass clasp. The front cover is detached, and much of the binding is missing. [show more]
3276Photo Album
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
  • Other, Photograph albums
  • late 1800’s
Photo Album
Item:
  • 3276   
Object ID:
  • 999-5-592
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
Subject:
  • Other, Photograph albums
Date:
  • late 1800’s
Description:
Photo / cabinet card album with a faded green velvet cover. On the cover is a metal design that has two flowers in the background and “ALBUM” written on a scroll across the front in woven letters. There are sixteen gold edged leaves. The green pages have a design with a curtain in the top left, flowers, and a spider web in the bottom right. Fourteen of them have space for one picture on each side and are occupied, the last two have spaces for four pictures on each side and are empty. There is a metal clasp with two small springs on it. It contains photos #999-823-3907 to 999-849-3933. Cabinet cards from P.8 to P.23 and P.28 in this album are all young men wearing similar uniform jackets and vests. A few are identified as being from Coburn Classical Institute, 1891. Coburn Classical Institute was a preparatory school in Waterville, Me. [show more]
3155Tooth Extractor
  • Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor
  • Other, Dental equipment & supplies
  • Other, Teeth
  • circa 1800
Tooth Extractor
Item:
  • 3155   
Object ID:
  • 995.16.16
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Medical, Dental Extractor, Tooth Extractor
Subject:
  • Other, Dental equipment & supplies
  • Other, Teeth
Date:
  • circa 1800
Description:
Wooden handle, iron tool. Resembles corkscrew handle with hinged hook at end which tightens around the tooth.
2461Tax Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Taxes
  • 1803
Tax Records
Item:
  • 2461   
Object ID:
  • 019.06.02
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
Subject:
  • Other, Taxes
Collection:
  • Town of Mount Desert
Date:
  • 1803
Description:
Tax Records, Richard Heath Tax Collector Town of Mt. Desert