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17119Early Pleasures and Pastimes
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Home Economics
  • Recreation
  • Kalman, Bobbie
  • Crabtree Publishing
  • 1992
16521Green Grows Bar Harbor: reflections from Kebo Valley
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Kebo
  • Recreation, Sports, Golf
  • Collier, Sargent F.
  • 1964
Description:
History of Bar Harbor, with photographs by Sargent Collier. Includes chapters on Acadia National Park, social and club life, island laboratories, Bar Harbor-Yarmouth ferry, Fire of 1947, Kebo Valley Golf Club, Bar Harbor Club, Pot and Kettle Club, the Building of Arts, Great Automobile War. Mentions performances of the Boston Symphony at the Building of Arts.
12884Summer Yesterdays in Maine: Memories of Boyhood Vacation Days
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
  • Sperry, Willard L.
  • Harper Brothers
  • 1941
Description:
A reminiscence by the author of his vacation days beginning in 1885 and continuing for about 40 years in York Co., Maine. He pays special tribute to the illustrator, Charles H. Woodbury
12872More Vacation Days in Maine. Signed by the author.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Maine
  • Recreation
  • Hasenfus, Nathaniel J.
  • Sagadahoc Publishing Co.
  • 1949
Description:
Sequel to We Summer in Maine by same author, but exploring further to such places as Boston, Bar Harbor, Bangor, Harpswell, Camden, Pemaquid, Mohegan [sic] and Moosehead Lake.
7597Lucy Pray age 10-12
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Recreation, Sports
Description:
Lucie Pray age 10 - 12. Girl wears knee lenght full dress or duster, black boots and hat. Standing with bicycle next to board sidewalk. In back of sidewalk is stone wall and Somesville home.
4566J. Darling Hunter and Guide
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Other, Tourism
  • Recreation
  • 8/11/1880
Description:
Typed copy of Bar Harbor Tourist advertisement for J. Darling hunter and guide - Jordan Pond Canoe and Guides.
3433Bullet Mold
  • Object, Armaments, Bullet Mold
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • unknown
Description:
Shaped like small tongs with mold at end. Some rust. Makes 5/8” bullet.
3252Powder Flask
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1850
Description:
Narrow neck. Design on side - two pistols crossed, stars, eagle carrying spears and shield, two flags, 16 stars, cannon balls and anchor. Similar to those made by the American Flask and Cap Co. during the 1850s.
3251Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • 1770c.
Description:
Wooden cap nailed on each end. Marked G. Freeman 1770, H.G. Somes 1870. Donor info - this is the well known Somes Powder horn. Morris Somes was to be the next to sign.
3250Powder Horn
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Horn
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Wooden stopper attached with brass nails. Made of animal horn.
3244Powder Measure
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Measure
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1890
Description:
Wooden handle with metal cup on end for measuring gun powder. Marked, “B.G.F., 1890. Pat. Feb 25. Powder shot DRS 2 1/2 to 1 oz.”
3179Shot Bag
  • Object, Armaments, Shot Bag
  • Other, Bullets
  • Other, Shooting
  • Recreation, Hunting
Description:
Leather shot bag bound around neck of green glass bottle. Neck stuffed with hemp. Dark brown leather. Edges stitched together. Small worn patch.
3145Acadia National Park, Maine Brochure
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Tourism
  • Recreation
  • 1933
Description:
Acadia National Park, Maine. General Information regarding Acadia National Park, Maine, written by the United States Department of the Interior National Park Service, distrubuted at the Mount Desert Chamber of Commerce. Published by The United States Government Printing Office. Washington, 1933. 20 pages. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.1
3113Mount Desert Island Yacht Club Annual Report
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Transportation - water
  • Recreation
  • 1/1/1952
Description:
Mount Desert Yacht Club Annual 1951-1952. white booklet with flag on the cover. includes photographs, members, treasurer’s report, standing
2929Basketball on MDI: Hoops Around the Island, a panel discussion, April 16,, 2009, Somesville Firehouse, Somesville, Maine.
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Object, Basketball Gear, Basketball
  • Recreation, Sports
  • Miller, Kathy
  • 04/16/2009
Description:
A History evening, sponsored by MDI Historical Society, Basketball on MDI:Hoops Around the Island, held on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Somesville Firehouse.
2755Boy Publisher Keeps Sports Fans in the Know
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Recreation, Sports
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 1978
Description:
Single page article with photograph featuring Jay Ramsdell, 13-year-old sports reporter. Jay wrote and edited a bimonthly newsletter on major sports teams and began a New England Patriots fan club. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.2
2499Green Mountain Carriage Road
  • Object, Ticket, Transportation Ticket
  • Recreation
Description:
“Green Mountain Carriage Road. Complimentary Ticket. Not Transferable. Good for season of 1888.” The name written on it is, “Mr. J.W. Somes & Sadie[?]” On the back is written, “E. T Hanes [?]” Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.10
1154Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (2)
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other, Maritime
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
1155Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (3)
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other, Maritime
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
1156Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (4)
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other, Maritime
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
1044LaRue Spiker and Friend Picnic on Little Cranberry Photograph, 1980
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
  • Daniell, George
  • 1980
Description:
LaRue Spiker and an unidentified friend sit in a docked boat for a picnic on Little Cranberry Island. A note on the back of the photograph from the photographer George Daniell to Spiker explains the excursion. Daniell also invites Spiker to view other photographs and works of art when she comes to visit him. Inscription on back is a message to LaRue Spiker from the photographer, George Daniell, in red pen. People Depicted: LaRue Spiker Black and white [show more]
1152Deep Sea Fishing Boat Negative, 1961 (1)
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Other, Maritime
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
1048The Wednesday Spinners Loading a Boat in Islesford Photograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Maritime
  • People
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Spiker, LaRue
Description:
The "Wednesday Spinners" load their spinning wheels and bags onto a boat in Islesford. Inscription on back reads "Islesfcord town/ The Wednesday Spinners/ Spiker" in blue pen, "01 III" in blue marker, and "100%" in green marker. Black and white
1153Deep Sea Fishing Boat "Osprey" Negative, 1961
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Other, Maritime
  • Recreation
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
Description:
Deep sea fishing boat "Osprey" from Frenchman Bay Boating Company in Bar Harbor, ME out on the water. Black and white
1145Deep Sea Fishing Boats at Bar Harbor Negative, 1961
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Other, Maritime
  • Recreation
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Pier
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Ballard, W. H.
  • 1961
Description:
Deep sea fishing boats "Osprey" and "Acadian" at the docks in Bar Harbor, ME. Black and white