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12874John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
Item:
  • 12874   
Object ID:
  • 000-11-281
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Eliot, Charles W.
Publisher:
  • Idlewild Press
Date:
  • 1899
Description:
Originally an article in the Century Magazine, published 50 years prior. this work tells the story of John Gilley, who " by hard toil cleared fields, built dwellings, fished on forgotten waters, reared families and...managed schools and churches and administered self-governing communities." Gilley was born on Cranberry Island and lived most of his life on Baker's Island.
12815Fish and Game Laws Maine-1899
  • Publication, Book
  • Carleton, Leroy T.
  • Press of Kennebec Journal
  • 1899
Fish and Game Laws Maine-1899
Item:
  • 12815   
Object ID:
  • 015.002.04
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Carleton, Leroy T.
Publisher:
  • Press of Kennebec Journal
Date:
  • 1899
Description:
This is a revision of the fish and game laws for the state of Maine. It includes such topics as the prohibition against use of dynamite, closing time for hunting or fishing designated species, and the like.
12782A New Graded Spelling-Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Graves, Joseph A.
  • Ginn & Co.
  • 1890
A New Graded Spelling-Book
Item:
  • 12782   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.09
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Graves, Joseph A.
Publisher:
  • Ginn & Co.
Date:
  • 1890
Description:
Emphasizes words in common use that are difficult to spell. Label pasted in front shows that the book is the "property of the Town of Mt. Desert" No. 97 and gives the rules, such as inspection by the teacher very two weeks, students must pay for "material injury" to the book.
12771Shorter Course in Algebra
  • Publication, Book
  • Wentworth, G.A.
  • 1890
Shorter Course in Algebra
Item:
  • 12771   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.20
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Wentworth, G.A.
Date:
  • 1890
Description:
Designed for schools that don't have time for the full course (per introduction); principles are illustrated; problems given for practice. Inscribed Rubie Higgins; Property of the Townof Mt. Desert label pasted inside front cover.
12756Pentecostal Hymns, No.2
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Date, Henry, selector
  • 1898
Pentecostal Hymns, No.2
Item:
  • 12756   
Object ID:
  • 002-32.24
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Date, Henry, selector
Date:
  • 1898
Description:
"A Winnowed Collection for Evangelistic Services, Young People's Societies and Sunday-Schools." Music editors: E.A. Hoffman and J.H. Tenney. Inscribed: Mrs. E. B. Rumill. Includes title, first line and topical indexes.
12745Gospel Hymns No. 6
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, Geo. C. Stebbins
  • 1891
Gospel Hymns No. 6
Item:
  • 12745   
Object ID:
  • 015.013
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
Creator:
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, Geo. C. Stebbins
Date:
  • 1891
Description:
Stated on cover: "For Use in Gospel Meetings and Other Religious Sevices." Publ. by The John Church Co., Cincinnati. Contains title, first line and topical indexes. Handwritten in front pages: "Mrs. Lena A Folger, #10 Poplar St, Boston; Mrs. Lettie Rumill".
12743Sacred Songs No. 1
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, and Geo. C. Stebbins
  • 1896
Sacred Songs No. 1
Item:
  • 12743   
Object ID:
  • 015.014
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Hymn Books
Creator:
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, and Geo. C. Stebbins
Date:
  • 1896
Description:
"Compiled and arranged for use in Gospel Meetings, Sunday Schools, Prayer Meetings, and other Religious Services." Publ. by Biglow & Main Co., NY. Contains title, first line and topical indexes.
12693A Study of the Life of Jesus the Christ in Fifty-Two Lessons
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • Hazard, M.C.and John Luther Kilbon
  • Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
  • 1892.
A Study of the Life of Jesus the Christ in Fifty-Two Lessons
Item:
  • 12693   
Object ID:
  • 996-184-18
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Religion
Creator:
  • Hazard, M.C.and John Luther Kilbon
Publisher:
  • Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
Date:
  • 1892.
Description:
"Three Grades for Sunday-Schools, Bible cclasses, Normal Classes, Sunday-School Assemblies, and Institutions of Learning Where the Bible is Taught". Textbook, includes Bible Dictionary and historical map of Palestine. Marked on front pages: "Mary B. Somes, Jan., 1897".
12671History of Odd Fellowship: The Three Link Fraternity
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fraternal organizations
  • Stillson, Henry Leonard, ed.
  • Fraternity Publishing Company
  • 1897
History of Odd Fellowship: The Three Link Fraternity
Item:
  • 12671   
Object ID:
  • 011.27.16
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Fraternal organizations
Creator:
  • Stillson, Henry Leonard, ed.
Publisher:
  • Fraternity Publishing Company
Date:
  • 1897
Description:
A history of the Odd Fellows; Inscribed W.H. Whitmore [likely Warren H., 1864-1920, buried in Seal Harbor cemetery]
12650Map of Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Map
  • Bates, Waldron, Edward L. Rand, Herbert Jaques
  • 1896
Map of Mount Desert Island, Maine
Item:
  • 12650   
Object ID:
  • 015.024.004
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Creator:
  • Bates, Waldron, Edward L. Rand, Herbert Jaques
Date:
  • 1896
Description:
Map with contour lines indicating elevations, islands and areas names; bodies also named. Map is cut into sections measuring 4" X 8" and then mounted on buckram (?); overall dimension is 32" X 24".
12613Wrecked on the Bermudas: the thrilling adventures of three boys. A true story of the present age.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Meyer, Captain W. E.
  • 1892
Wrecked on the Bermudas: the thrilling adventures of three boys. A true story of the present age.
Item:
  • 12613   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.033
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Shipwrecks
Creator:
  • Meyer, Captain W. E.
Date:
  • 1892
Description:
Appears to be nonfiction. Illustrated. Inscription reads: Miss Meyer's sends her compliments to Mrs. Rumill and wishes her a Merrry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Decb. 15th. 94 Reid Street Bermuda
12612The New Brunswick Readers: Second Primer
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Educational Book Co. Limited
  • 1899c.
The New Brunswick Readers: Second Primer
Item:
  • 12612   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.06
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Readers
Publisher:
  • Educational Book Co. Limited
Date:
  • 1899c.
Description:
Booklet size reader, printed in Canada. Written on cover: Meredith Bordeaux
12584John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
Item:
  • 12584   
Object ID:
  • 000-6-276
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Eliot, Charles W.
Publisher:
  • Idlewild Press
Date:
  • 1899
Description:
Originally published in the Century Magazine; the author knew John Gilley well and appreciated his hard work clearing fields, building dwellings, fished, raised a family, etc. He was a "hard-working, stout hearted man".
12496A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898)
  • Publication, Book
  • H.W. Small, M.D.
  • 1898
A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898)
Item:
  • 12496   
Object ID:
  • 008.107.1
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • H.W. Small, M.D.
Date:
  • 1898
Description:
A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898).Chapters on Aborigines, Settlement and land titles, Col. James Swan, early settlers, Gott's Island, fishing industry, municipal records.
12460Flashilight, black and metal
  • Object, Furnishings, Flashlight
  • 1899c.
Flashilight, black and metal
Item:
  • 12460   
Object ID:
  • 011.29.13
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Flashlight
Date:
  • 1899c.
Description:
9" long; part unscrews to insert battery; date (ca. 1899) suggested by donor. Metal loop perhaps for hanging or affixing to belt. Found in apartment over old store in Seal Harbor. Marked patent pending.
12439Epworth Songs:
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Berry, Joseph F. & Gabriel, Chas. H. editors
  • Hunt and Eaton
  • 1893.
Epworth Songs:
Item:
  • 12439   
Object ID:
  • 996-42-42
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Songs & music
Creator:
  • Berry, Joseph F. & Gabriel, Chas. H. editors
Publisher:
  • Hunt and Eaton
Date:
  • 1893.
12430Mrs. Clarke's Cook Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Clark, Annie Mrs.
  • The National Tribune
  • 1899
Mrs. Clarke's Cook Book
Item:
  • 12430   
Object ID:
  • 007.143.2
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Clark, Annie Mrs.
Publisher:
  • The National Tribune
Date:
  • 1899
Description:
"Over one thousand of the best up-to-date receipts for every conceivable need in kitchen and other departments of housekeeping." Introductory section on "Domestic Cookery"; essay on art and history of cookery; other sections on invalid diet, and a separate part on household management (marketing, table linens, etc.) Inscribed on title page: Ava Rice Bordeaux, Mrs. Flora Bordeaux
12353Times Past
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, Community Events
  • 5/31/1899
Times Past
Item:
  • 12353   
Object ID:
  • **1819
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Other, Community Events
Date:
  • 5/31/1899
Description:
Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times, . Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 5/27/1999. Openings of summer hotels; Sanley House, Claremont House. Pure spring water being bottled and sold by the Mt. Desert Spring Water Company, Mr. Doolan manager. Eden Cafe being opened for the summer by owner Dr. E.L. Mason. Memorial Day observed by Grand Army attending church previous Sunday. A detailed description of a Memorial Day in Bar Harbor. [show more]
12327Record of Members and Accounts of I.O.O.F.
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1898
Record of Members and Accounts of I.O.O.F.
Item:
  • 12327   
Object ID:
  • 002-61-24-2392
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
Collection:
  • IOOF Ocean Lodge Collection
Date:
  • 1898
Description:
hard cover ledger with record of members and accounts of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows. from 1898 - 1914
12321Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1898
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Item:
  • 12321   
Object ID:
  • 002-61-30-2395
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
Collection:
  • IOOF Ocean Lodge Collection
Date:
  • 1898
Description:
large black hard cover ledger with red binding Includes record of minutes of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows. from 1907 - 1915
12320Question Book for Ocean Lodge, I.O.O.F.
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1/1/1898
Question Book for Ocean Lodge, I.O.O.F.
Item:
  • 12320   
Object ID:
  • 002-61-26-2384
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
Collection:
  • IOOF Ocean Lodge Collection
Date:
  • 1/1/1898
Description:
Hard Cover Ledger with gold embossed letters “Question Book” listing initiation question for Ocean Lodge No. 140, I.O.O.F. Located at Northeast Harbor, Maine 1898-1974 Questions include: Name? Residence? Occupation?Age? Do you hold Memberhsip in or are you suspended or expelled froma any lodge of this order? Are you in sound health? Do you believe in the existence of a Supreme Being...?
12308Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
  • Other, Vases
  • ca 1890
Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
Item:
  • 12308   
Object ID:
  • 011.31.4A
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Subject:
  • Other, Vases
Date:
  • ca 1890
Description:
Pair of blue cobalt vases, 8" high. Vases given to Roscoe and Edna Hysom at their first Christmas (1930) by Kate (Lester) Pray, formerly Kate Heath. She and Julia (Mrs. A.C.) Fernald were sisters. Their mother, Judith Somes Heath (m. Capt. Hirshel Heath), had a house and hat shop between Nuttings and Peppers. Judith and Etta Somes Salisbury were sisters. Kate Heath Pray said that these vases were "very old" when she gave them to the Hysoms, parents of donor (Gail Hysom Reiber). [show more]
12307Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
  • Other, Vases
  • ca 1890
Blue Cobalt Vases (pair)
Item:
  • 12307   
Object ID:
  • 011.31.4B
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Vase
Subject:
  • Other, Vases
Date:
  • ca 1890
Description:
Pair of blue cobalt vases, 8" high. Vases given to Roscoe and Edna Hysom at their first Christmas (1930) by Kate (Lester) Pray, formerly Kate Heath. She and Julia (Mrs. A.C.) Fernald were sisters. Their mother, Judith Somes Heath (m. Capt. Hirshel Heath), had a house and hat shop between Nuttings and Peppers. Judith and Etta Somes Salisbury were sisters. Kate Heath Pray said that these vases were "very old" when she gave them to the Hysoms, parents of donor (Gail Hysom Reiber). [show more]
12284Letter to his Grandson, Raymond P. Somes
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Robinson, A.J.
  • 1897
Letter to his Grandson, Raymond P. Somes
Item:
  • 12284   
Object ID:
  • 013.005.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Creator:
  • Robinson, A.J.
Collection:
  • Raymond P. Somes
Date:
  • 1897
Description:
Letter written March 28, 1897 by A.J. Robinson to Raymond P. Somes (1893-1983) expressing hope that Raymond is being good and that he'll grow up to be a nice boy and remember his grandfather by this letter.
12254King's Daughters Circle of Mount Desert
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • American Missionary Society
  • 1898
King's Daughters Circle of Mount Desert
Item:
  • 12254   
Object ID:
  • 013.031.13
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Creator:
  • American Missionary Society
Collection:
  • Mary Somes
Date:
  • 1898
Description:
Receipt from American MIssionary Society for $2.00 contribution from the King's Daughters Circle of Mount Desert, Mary Somes, President. Also includes envelope addressed to Miss Mary A. Somes. Enrollment form of Emma Richardson, Mt Desert, Maine in the International Order of The King's Daughters and Sons, NYC Mae Hill, Mt Desert, ME is the Leader of the Circle known as Somesville Silver Cross (n.d.) Note indicates that Mae Hill was married to Paul Ather? [show more]