Description: Photograph of Sarah Corson wearning the shawl won in a raffle held to support the Women's History project of the Southwest Harbor Library, March 2010.
Description: Photograph of a concert in the Somesville Union Meeting House, c. 2010. Pictured: Skip Fraley, Ralph Stanley, Ruth Grierson, Peter Golbitz, Rick Cuselis. Piano player unknown. In audience (left) Tom Kranofsky.
Description: Copy of photograph of Dottie Dyer Grindle in full length dress on steps of Sound Schoolhouse steps. On reverse is an explanation by Sylvia A Grindle Gillon of the source of the dress.
Description: This is the second of six 8 by 10 black and white photographs which were Ballard COPIES from an Historical Society exhibit in about 2001. The source of these prints is marked Jaylene. It is labeled "Great Head" on the back. The rocky cliff is on the left side of the print with the ocean to the right. There is a spot on the right side of the photo. The original of this photo --and possibley the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. [show more]
Description: This is the third of six 8 by 10 black and white photographs which were Ballard copies from an Historical Society exhibit in about 2001. The source of these prints is marked Jaylene. It is labeled "Great Head" on the back like 010.FIC.123.2, however, more of the rock formations are visible in the foreground with the rocky cliff in the background on the left side of the print . The view of the ocean to the right is taken from farther away than 010.FIC.123.2. There are a few tiny white spots on the right side of the photo. The original of this photo --and possibley the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. [show more]
Description: This is the fourth of six eight by ten inch black and white photograph COPIES of Ballard photos which were used in an Historical Society exhibit in about 2001. The source of these photographs is marked Jaylene. This photograph is of the original Jordan Pond House before it burned and was replaced by the present-day structure. Three of the tables on the lawn are being used. The original of this photo --and possibly the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. [show more]
Description: This is the fifth of six eight by ten inch black and white photograph COPIES of Ballard photos which were used in an Historical Society exhibit in about 2001. The source of these photographs is marked Jaylene. This print is of the Seaside Inn which was located in Seal Harbor, Maine but is no longer in existence. The original of this photo --and possibly the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. [show more]
Description: This is the sixth of six 8 by 10 inch black and white photograph COPIES which were used in an Historical Society exhibit in about 2001. The source for these photos is marked Jaylene. This print is of Baker Island Lighthouse. An American flag is flying on the flagpole in front of the keeper's house. The light is attached to the right of keeper's house. There is a shed on the right side of the photo which has two large drums mounted beside it. The original of this photo --and possibly the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. There are a few tiny white spots on the print. [show more]
Description: This is one of two 11 by 14 inch black and white COPIES of Ballard photos used in an Historical exhibit about 2001. The source of the originals is not known. This print is taken from in front of the original Jordan Pond House facing the Bubbles. There are 4 chairs in the foreground, only one is occupied. There is another chair on the left edge of the photograph. The original of this photo --and possibly the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. [show more]
Description: This is the second of two 11 by 14 inch black and white COPIES of Ballard photos used in an Historical exhibit about 2001. The source of the originals is not known. This print is a close-up of the pond from the stepping stones which are on the right side of the pond as you face the Bubbles. The original of this photo --and possibly the negative -- are in the collection of the Southwest Harbor Public Library. MDIHS does not have permission to reproduce this image. [show more]
Description: Photograph likely taken in California, but not certain, after they were married but before coming to Maine. Probably among the things salvaged from "Homewood" on Placentia Island when house cleaned out and then demolished, c. 1996
Description: A set of 12 color digital photos, probably taken at the rededication of the Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse, Summer, 2010. Unknown photographer and people in photos not identified. All 12 photos attached to this record.
Description: Three copies of this photograph accessed under this number. Copy 1 is an 8 by 10 inch black and white photograph copy of a Ballard photo used in an exhibit around 2002. It is of a sailboat race off Northeast Harbor. The race committee boat is to the right of the print, below the Bear Island Lighthouse. Copies 2 and 3 are the same photograph but enlarged to 11 by 14 inch.
Description: This 11 by 14 inch black and white photograph is a copy of a Ballard photograph used in an exhibit around 2002. The print is of the Bass Harbor Light taken from the rocks beyond the light going towards Ship Harbor. The bell is in view, as is the light. The lower sky is filled with clouds.
Description: This 11 by 14 black and white photograph is a copy of a Ballard photograph used in an exhibit in about 2002. The print is of three men working on the hull of a motorboat in drydock. They are replacing the wooden planking and ribs on the port side towards the stern. The motor launch is white with a dark stern. Looking under the stern two boats are partially visible with large numbers on their sides. On the left side of the photo is a hull of a large gray boat with a number on the hull in the style that the numbers were displayed during World War II. Tools and scraps of wood are visible in the work area around and under the boat being repaired. [show more]
Description: This 11 by 14 inch black and white photograph is a copy of a Ballard photograph. The print is of the Northeast Harbor Fleet dock and clubhouse. There is a beached A boat named the Nevis by the side of the dock. An adult is working on the hull, it looks like he is painting the bottom. Three other males, of various ages, are by the boat. In front of the clubhouse are two men talking. One is sitting astride a bicycle. There are other bicycles near these two men. Nautical flags are flying and there is an old car parked on the road. The car is from the late 40's early 50's vintage. Judging from the subjects, the car and the size of the clubhouse, this photo was taken before the late 1960's. [show more]
Description: This 11 by 14 black and white photo is a copy of a Ballard original which is in the Historical Society's archives. This copy was used in an exhibit which was around 2002 at Charles Butt's house.
Description: This 11 by 14 inch black and white copy of a Ballard photograph is possibly from an Historical exhibit at Charles Butt's home in 2002. There is a male mountain climber possibly between 50 and 65 years of age with his back to the photographer. He is holding on to a metal rung on a trail encircling large bolders. This could be the Precipice Trail.
Description: This 11 by 14 inch black and white photo is a copy of a Ballard. The location of the original is not known. It's possible that this photograph was used in an exhibit at Charles Butt's home in 2002.
Description: This is a 6 by 8 inch photo in grayscale mounted on the back of a poster in a wooden frame. The frame measures 9 and 1/2 by 11 and 1/2 inches. The photo is frayed on the edges and has a black marking jutting up from the bottom right hand corner to the stern of the schooner. It is a two masted schooner in drydock. A U.S. Flag flies from the back mast. There is a bow spread. Anchored boats can be seen in the background. People are around the exposed hull and on the wharf. It looks old. The frame is damaged too. Pieces of the top layer of wood are chipped off. The paper backing on the reverse side has green and black lettering and the name "Addie Smith" is written in pencil in cursive. There is a single piece of wood in the center of the back running from the top and bottom sections of the frame. It is held in by two nails. This piece of bracing measures 3 and 1/2 by 9 and 1/4 inches. [show more]
Description: This is a faded 4 by 6 black and white photograph of a house with people sitting on the porch. The house is labeled 'Old Homestead' Southwest Harbor, Maine.
Description: This is a 5x7 photograph dated 1926. There are four rows of children of various ages outside a wooden building with a granite foundation. The first two rows are boys. The third row is girls. The fourth row has three males and one female - the two on the top right may be teachers of the group.