Description: 18 watercolor drawings of orchids by Mrs. Elsie Shaw. Original envelope cover and inside page referring to artists have been kept. Items are numbered 003.17.2a - . 2s.
Description: 1930's Islesford Ferry (double-ended) run by Captain Burt Spurling. Ralph Stanley said he had a schooner named Elva L. Spurling, named after his daughter. One time he was knocked overboard by the main boom and the dorries were tied down on deck. Ralph couldn't remember how they got him back. There is an oil painting of his schooner in the Boston Marine Society. Boat-like barge to the port side of the ferry Paul Stubing referred to as a concession in which fisherman kept gear and bait. The reverse side of the photo had this list of names: 1C399 Elisha Bunker boat 1C728 Hessenbrook - Sutton's Island Capt. Frank Faulkingham Islesford Ferry - boat named "Restless" Lone Wolf in Harbor - Harvard Beal 492 Rosemary - Thorpe Estate, Greening Island (on the right behind those people) Faraway - Estes Family, Greening Island [show more]
Description: Photo of nineteenth century painting of unidentified pond and village. Given to MDIHS by Esther Block hoping for identification. Unknown artist
Description: Black and white photo of a sign in the woods. Sign reads: 7 Island Land Co, Forest Insect Damage, Spruce Budworm, 1969-1971 Infestation, 450,000 Acres Notation on back reads: A little subtle
Description: Black and white photo of a group of young boys looking on as the teacher points to something on a table saw. Notation on front reads: (3) Notation on back reads: 7th & 8th grade boys, Page 18
Description: Photo of Reverie Cove, Bar Harbor. On the reverse side are plans of House of Fred L. Savage at Northeast Harbor Me. - Hilltop Cottage ( other plans at Northeast Harbor Library)
Description: A.C. Fernald age 30-40. Born 1860, died 1952. Short hair cut close to sides parted on one side and brushed down. Has a mustache. Seated in velvet upholstered chair. Wearing dark coat and pants. Coat buttoned only at top. Vest underneath. White collar and cuffs. Dark tie with white pattern and oval pin in knot. Marked Lamson Portland, ME.
Description: A.J. Whiting age 20-30. Wears hair brushed back over head, trim mustache and medium length beard tucked into collar. Heavy suit possibly wool. Seated with legs crossed and hands clasped. Wide cuffs on coat with pocket and flap on rigth side. Vest buttoned to top, small black tie and whtie collar appear underneath vest.
Description: The side back view of a person looking at possibly a rock formation in a field with trres and shrubs From folder Spiker-Family, Friends and Personal
Description: Color slide of a row of beach houses which back right up to the high tide line. The tide is half way out. Slide 49 From folder: Land Use 1-75. "A question of harmony", For League of Women Voters. Slide show do not separate
Description: Color slide of a road construction site. Signs waring of blasting. White pipe lays on the other side of the signs. Slide 50 From folder: Land Use 1-75. "A question of harmony", For League of Women Voters. Slide show do not separate
Description: Color slide of a building under construction in the winter. Slide 51 From folder: Land Use 1-75. "A question of harmony", For League of Women Voters. Slide show do not separate
Description: Color slide of the edge of the Maine Mall as seen from one of the roads linking the parking areas. Slide 52 From folder: Land Use 1-75. "A question of harmony", For League of Women Voters. Slide show do not separate