Description: Letter of May 24th, 1913 from Blanche Somes Colwell to "Harriet "(Sanderson?). Describes the health and activities of Somesville residents. Mentions the funerals of J. W. Somes and Lewis Somes, Jr. , both of whom died in May 1913. Very chatty letter rich with commentary on weight, health, mourning, marriages, children, etc. Mentions Blanche's husband Lino M. Colwell, Allie Somes, Kate Pray and many other Somesville families. Harriet Somes Sanderson (1870-1964); probably the wife of Arthur G. Sanderson (1868-1913). Blanche Somes Colwell (1878-1946); wife of Lino M. Colwell (1878-1942). [show more]
Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of an appeal to those in favor of keeping automobiles off the roads to send money to help offset the costs of those committie members traveling to Augusta to argue against automobiles infront of the State Legislature ahead of the vote. [show more]
Description: Also notice of probate hearing to be held in August 1918; notice to be given to Lucy Clark Somes. Also names in Schedule A: Annie Somes Clark (niece), Lucy Clark Somes (niece), Bessie Stanley Clark (niece), Marion Clark (niece), Augustus Clark (brother), Clarence Clark (brother).
Description: Draft of description of Bar Harbor for a brochure ( see 001.74.924). Six (6) pages, typed This matches the booklet entitled Bar Harbor Mount Desert Island Maine with a quote from President Eliot of Harvard ND on booklet Covers Special attractions such Robin Hood Park, the Bar Harbor Swimming Club, the Building of Arts, Climate, Water Supply, Accomodations
Description: Letters from and to clients, and tourists. Advertising letters. Poor condition. Most are letters to or from potential advertisers, clients and tourists. Most letters are in poor condition, but relate to the efforts on the part of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade to promote Bar Harbor as a tourist destination. Sample of organizations include: Ask Maine Steamship Co., Ketterlinus Lithographic Company, Letter of resignation from Ralph Kingsley, La Presse ( French Canadian (tourist agent), Maine Woods and Woodsman Association. Also inclluded are hand writen accounts of dues, receipts for printing and other activites of the Board of Trade. [show more]
Description: Letters to and from clients and tourists. Advertising letters to publications. Poor condition Most are letters to or from potential advertisers, clients and tourists. Most letters are in poor condition, but relate to the efforts on the part of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade to promote Bar Harbor as a tourist destination. Sample of organizations include: The Real Estate Register, St Louis Glob Democrat, Springfield Republican, Town Topics (the Journal of Society), The Times ( of London). . Also inclluded are hand written accounts of dues, receipts for printing and other activites of the Board of Trade. [show more]
Description: Most are letters to or from potential advertisers, clients and tourists. Most letters are in poor condition, but relate to the efforts on the part of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade to promote Bar Harbor as a tourist destination. Sample of organizations include: Ask Mr. Foster, Albertype Company(post cards), Foster and Reynolds Co., Dominion Atlantic Railway Company. Also inclluded are hand writen accounts of dues, receipts for printing and other activites of the Board of Trade. Some Personal Letters mixed in. [show more]
Description: Continuation of discussion of genealogy of Manchester family To Mr. Ansel S. Manchester from Mary A. Carroll Thomas Manchester, Uncle to Ansel died at 23. Linda Mary Higgins was Thomas Manchester's daughter. See 008.075.06 that she says Thomas Manchester had no children. Discusses Stephen Manchester, another uncle to Ansel Emily Manchester married a Savage In very light print Correction Stephen Manchester moved from Solon to Wisconsin
Description: Book of sewing samples made by Emily N. Phillips (Reynolds) during a course at a Boston dressmaker's school about 1910. Contains samples of her stitchery and cutting.
Description: Appears to be notation for dimensions for a new Fire House. Was wrapped in tissue paper with hand written "proposed Fire Dept. Bar Harbor".
Description: State of Maine, County of Hancock, Justice of Peace [signed] document noting that John Allen Somes is the Administrator of the estate of John William Somes, who died on May 17, 1913. Also notes he has paid funeral expenses, physician's bills and medical expenses.