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3984History of the Eden Baptist Church, 1799-1949
  • Publication, Literary, History
History of the Eden Baptist Church, 1799-1949
Item:
  • 3984   
Object ID:
  • 008.114.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Description:
Photocopies of the History of the Eden Baptist Church, 1799-1949, by Mrs. Francis Clark Grindle (which includes copies of handwritten church records). Names in the history include: Young, Emery, Grindle, Mayo, Leland, Eaton, Higgins, Hull, Hamor, Thomas, Hadley, Lord, Merrill, Huntting, Gilkley, Cary, Rich, Herrick, DeLaittre, Paine, Hamilton, Rockefeller, Hodgkins, Snow, Case, Murphy, Smallidge, Stanwood, Haynes, Thompson, Wasgatt, Stetson, Jackson, Swett, and Salisbury. [show more]
3973Memories of Mt. Desert Island by residents
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Candlemaking
  • Other, Dance parties
  • Other, Ice industry
  • Other, Motion picture theaters
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Sunday schools
  • Other, Tanning
Memories of Mt. Desert Island by residents
Item:
  • 3973   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.13
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Other, Candlemaking
  • Other, Dance parties
  • Other, Ice industry
  • Other, Motion picture theaters
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Sunday schools
  • Other, Tanning
Description:
Somesville family reminiscences, singing school, debating clubs, Sunday School, candle-making, tanning mill, entertainment, ice-houses, moving picture theatre; Biography of Thaddeus S. Somes; Dr Grindle's recollections re organization of Somesville Congregational Church; will of George A. Somes giving $1,000.00 to Church (Mary B. Somes Fund); "Cling Clang" by Chief Stanwood; Interview with Emilie Clarissa Somes (1918); Bartlett's Sail Loft in Southwest Harbor for dancing (c. 1850); Otmar Franz Karban (b. 1909) and Echo Vista, his home & restaurant; Transcript of interview with Tryphena Smith and others (n.d.); also transcript of interview about the 1947 fire. [show more]
3974Marriage Vows
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Other, Marriage
  • 1780
Marriage Vows
Item:
  • 3974   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
Subject:
  • Other, Marriage
Date:
  • 1780
Description:
Marriage vows of Nicholas Thomas and Lucy Somes (1780)--typewritten manuscript. Witnesses: James Richardson, Samuel Reed, James Richardson, Jr., Abraham Somes, Jr.
3970Poems, Stories, Songs
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Poetry
Poems, Stories, Songs
Item:
  • 3970   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.18
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
Subject:
  • Other, Poetry
Description:
"Loss of Capt. Pray" by E.P. Higgins "The Passing of the Backhouse," attributed to James Whitcomb Riley "Shall we Change the Name of the Town?" by A Son of a Veteran, 1913 "A Spire," by Dr. Frederick Fraley (about the Somesville Church spire) Composition by Blanche Somes about Somesville in 1892 "Sketch of the Life of Nicholas Thomas Jr. of Eden" written by himself in 1857, age 78. Lines composed in memory of Joshua Sawyer, Jr., d.1831, by W.H.B. "Father Come Home," Rufus G. Wells, Phila., Penn., 1867, and "Father Has Come Home," with note "on board of othe Schr. John Soffield of Boston. "The Bear Hunters of 1836," poem by "some local poet of 1836" sent by E.M. Hamor to editor of the Record. Tells of successful hunt for bear by Hadley, Seavey, and Asa Wasgatt to cave on side of Seal Cove Mt. --conducted to save their flocks, herds and families. [show more]
3969Libraries
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Libraries
Libraries
Item:
  • 3969   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Libraries
Description:
History of Somesville Library Association including account of "shingling bee" to install roof, By-Laws of Mt. Desert Library Society, 1914 special meeting notes re death of Mary Somes, Minutes of 1956 annual meeting, 1905 application for incorporation of Mt. Desert Library Society and response from Justice of the Peace, undated list of library books, 1974 list of classical records donated, Program for new library Open House, 1974, Northeast Harbor Library annual report, 1997, Essay, "The New Library," undated, no author given, Chronology by Emily Smith, secretary, beginning with 1904. Composition book, Mt. Desert Library Society, Records of meetings, 1932-1952. [show more]
3939Excerpt from account of shipping, c. 1863
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Shipping
  • 1863
Excerpt from account of shipping, c. 1863
Item:
  • 3939   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.076.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Shipping
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Handwritten page, apparently from larger work, about the Schooner "Barbour'" and others' trips and goods, noting that the south did not appear to present a threat to Maine mariners.
3937Accounts of vessels, people
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Cargo ships
  • Other, Shipwrecks
Accounts of vessels, people
Item:
  • 3937   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.076.14
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Other, Cargo ships
  • Other, Shipwrecks
Description:
Copy of handwritten accounts of vessels, people by Ralph Stanley(?).
3931Schooner Harry A. Berwind Baptized
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Schooners
  • 1895
Schooner Harry A. Berwind Baptized
Item:
  • 3931   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.076.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
Date:
  • 1895
Description:
Copy of handwritten account of launching of schooner, "Harry A. Berwind," at Millbridge christened by a Miss Sawyer with sea water, not champagne. Built by Sawyer Bros. yard.
3635Reminiscence of Somesville by Adelma Somes Joy
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Schools
Reminiscence of Somesville by Adelma Somes Joy
Item:
  • 3635   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.032
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Schools
Description:
Reminiscence of Somesville. Adelma Somes Joy recalls Somesville’s schools. Includes private schools, school terms and names of scholars.
3604Baker's Island
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • 1997
Baker's Island
Item:
  • 3604   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.1.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
Subject:
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • Other, Lighthouses
Collection:
  • Baker's Island
Date:
  • 1997
Description:
Who Owned Baker's Island on Islesford Historical Society letterhead, written by Hugh L. Dwelley Summary of ownership of Baker's Island. Based on US Lighthouse Board records found in National Archives, Washington, DC
3507Old Peter
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Folk tales
Old Peter
Item:
  • 3507   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.051.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
Subject:
  • Other, Folk tales
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
One page back-to-back handwritten tale of character called "Old Peter" and his wife Peggy. Stated to be part of LaRue Spiker Collection, from file marked "Mrs. Dorr."
3491Biography notes re: Constance Joy Robbins
  • Publication, Literary, Biography
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • People
Biography notes re: Constance Joy Robbins
Item:
  • 3491   
Object ID:
  • 014.FIC.001.17.a-h
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Biography
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • People
Description:
-Notes regarding the participation of of Constance Robbins in the rebekah Assembly of maine written by Bill Skocpol. Interesting poem welcoming Connie Robbins as warden of RA 1963. Introduction of Connie Robbins by Adelma McFarland Richardson. May 1968 letter describing Past President's meting with mentiton of Eugene Robbins getting orders to go to Vietnam. Official photo of Rebekah officers 1964-1965
3117These Hundred Years
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • 02/09/2010
These Hundred Years
Item:
  • 3117   
Object ID:
  • 001.123.13
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Date:
  • 02/09/2010
Description:
History of The Hancock Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers (1825-1925)
3112These Hundred Years
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • 1/1/1925
These Hundred Years
Item:
  • 3112   
Object ID:
  • 002-44-1-2413.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Somesville
Date:
  • 1/1/1925
Description:
These Hundred Years History of the Hancock Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers 1825 -1925 Compiled by George S. Brookes Includes the history of Congregational Churches on Mount Desert Island Two Copies
3088"The Mount Desert Larger Parish: A Church Co-op That Works", a 12-page booklet by Leigh Mitchell Hodges written in 1942.
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1942
"The Mount Desert Larger Parish: A Church Co-op That Works", a 12-page booklet by Leigh Mitchell Hodges written in 1942.
Item:
  • 3088   
Object ID:
  • 006.15.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Mount Desert
Date:
  • 1942
Description:
"The Mount Desert Larger Parish: A Church Co-op That Works", a 12-page booklet by Leigh Mitchell Hodges written in 1942.
3082The Town of the Five Islands: A Thumbnail Sketch of Cranberry Isles, Maine
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Ted Spurling
  • 1979
The Town of the Five Islands: A Thumbnail Sketch of Cranberry Isles, Maine
Item:
  • 3082   
Object ID:
  • 007.162.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
Creator:
  • Ted Spurling
Date:
  • 1979
Description:
Essays on the settlement, history and way of life on Great Cranberry, Little Cranberry, Sutton, Baker and Green Islands. Graphics by Rose Russo Crooker. Lists early settler families. Describes the visit of the Russian vessel Cimbria in 1878.
3076Hike On: Poems of Mount Desert Island by Thomas Peter Beckett
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
Hike On: Poems of Mount Desert Island by Thomas Peter Beckett
Item:
  • 3076   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.072
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
3063A Historical Sketch of Rev. John Mayo
  • Publication, Literary, Biography
  • Other, Eastham, MA
  • Other, Plymouth Colony
  • Kingsbury, Anna C and William Emery Nickerson
  • 1923
A Historical Sketch of Rev. John Mayo
Item:
  • 3063   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.161.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Biography
Subject:
  • Other, Eastham, MA
  • Other, Plymouth Colony
Creator:
  • Kingsbury, Anna C and William Emery Nickerson
Date:
  • 1923
Description:
Biographical sketch of Rev. John Mayo of Plymouth Colony, and his descendants.
3062The Claremont Hotel--My Story, 1884-1964
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Claremont Hotel
  • Other, Hotels
The Claremont Hotel--My Story, 1884-1964
Item:
  • 3062   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.162.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Claremont Hotel
  • Other, Hotels
Description:
7-page typewritten booklet, written by "the hotel." Mentions other hotels on MDI at time, how travelers got there, first owners Jesse and Grace Clark Pease, subsequent owner Dr. J.D. Phillips, then his son Lawrence Phillips
3061Mount Desert Island Cultural History Project
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Business enterprises
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Monuments & memorials
  • Dec. 29 2009
Mount Desert Island Cultural History Project
Item:
  • 3061   
Object ID:
  • 010.004.001.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Business enterprises
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Monuments & memorials
Date:
  • Dec. 29 2009
Description:
Mount Desert Island Cultural History Project: Website Listings as of 29 December, 2009, compiled by Thomas Vining (www.vfthomas.com) White loose-leaf binder references businesses and professions, cottages, deeds, hotels and borading houses, markers, monuments, and memorials. Information through mid-1900s; gives references to advertisements in local newspapers.
3052Acadia National Park: Random Notes on the Significance of the Name
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Sawtelle, William Otis
  • 1929
Acadia National Park: Random Notes on the Significance of the Name
Item:
  • 3052   
Object ID:
  • 012.011.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Creator:
  • Sawtelle, William Otis
Collection:
  • Acadia National Park
Date:
  • 1929
Description:
Discusses the change from Lafayette National Park to Acadia National Park so that the name describes the area more accurately, reflecting popular ideas about the park.
3045Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations: An Historical Sketch and a Record...
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • 1939
Hancock County Trustees of Public Reservations: An Historical Sketch and a Record...
Item:
  • 3045   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.16.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Date:
  • 1939
Description:
of the Holdings of the Trustees. Gives brief record of origin and activities of the Hancock Co. Trustees of Public reservations; trustees include Incorporators George B. Dorr, Luere B. Deasy, John S. Kennedy, George L. Stebbins, Edward B. Mears, Lea McI. Luquer, Charles W. Eliot, Loren E. Kimball
3038Mount Desert Larger Parish in Maine, 1925-1950, Twenty-five Years Together
  • Publication, Literary, History
Mount Desert Larger Parish in Maine, 1925-1950, Twenty-five Years Together
Item:
  • 3038   
Object ID:
  • 013.020.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Description:
13-page booklet describing history of the "larger parish" formed in 1925 when churches in Seal Harbor and Northeast Harbor were without pastors at same time. John D. Rockefeller Jr. influential in establishing this concept.
3036Eyewitness: Peekskill U.S.A.
  • Publication, Literary, Article
  • Other, Civil Rights
  • 1949
Eyewitness: Peekskill U.S.A.
Item:
  • 3036   
Object ID:
  • 014.FIC.008.03
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Article
Subject:
  • Other, Civil Rights
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1949
Description:
Publication entirely about an event in Peekskill, NY. A concert was stopped from occurring by a racist mob and the police took very little action. LaRue Spiker collection.
3027History of Mt. Desert Lodge, No. 140, of Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Desert, Maine from February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • E.M. Hamor
  • 1871
History of Mt. Desert Lodge, No. 140, of Free and Accepted Masons, Mt. Desert, Maine from February 14, 1867 - February 14, 1871
Item:
  • 3027   
Object ID:
  • 017.004
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Creator:
  • E.M. Hamor
Collection:
  • History of the Mt. Desert Lodge
Date:
  • 1871
Description:
History of the Mt. Desert Masonic Ledge from 1867-1871 by E.M. Hamor. Published in Portland by Stephen Berry, Printer in 1871. Includes history of the Lodge's origins, roll of original members, and a list of members.