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1554Welcome Tidings: A New Collection of Sacred Songs for the Sunday School
  • Object, Hymnal
  • Lowry, Rev. Robert, W. Howard Doane and Ira D. Sankey
  • Biglow & Main
  • 1877
Welcome Tidings: A New Collection of Sacred Songs for the Sunday School
Item:
  • 1554   
Object ID:
  • 015.035.06
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Object, Hymnal
Creator:
  • Lowry, Rev. Robert, W. Howard Doane and Ira D. Sankey
Publisher:
  • Biglow & Main
Date:
  • 1877
Description:
"Embracing new hymns and music by the late P.P. Bliss" Inscribed Emma A.Whitmore, NorthEast Harbor, Me.
12472Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1875
Warranty Deed, Smith to Withum
Item:
  • 12472   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.033.09
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Collection:
  • William B. Smith to Martha Withum
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
Deed conveying land in Mt. Desert (described) from William B. Smith to Martha E.(?) Withum. Signed by J.D. Parker, Justice.
12561Turkish Rug Patterns
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • 1879c.
Turkish Rug Patterns
Item:
  • 12561   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.07.02
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Pamphlet
Collection:
  • Higgins Papers
Date:
  • 1879c.
Description:
3" X 5.5" unpaginated pamphlet offering work for those who are"out of employment" opportunity to sell Turkish rug patterns. Cover has words written in pencil including what appears to be "BN Higgins."
4512To Mary Newman regarding life in Sullivan
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1870s
To Mary Newman regarding life in Sullivan
Item:
  • 4512   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.20
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 1870s
Description:
To Mary Newman, East Eden, Feb 27, 1870s from presumably her daughter in East Sullivan. 'I do not haff (sic) to pay eny rent. She and Mrs John Carpenter are there in Sullivan so she is not alone.. "I can stay here my life timeif I want to but I do not know..." Write to her in care of George Bunker
4498To Mary Newman from Nellie M. Pierce, Feb 18, 1878, East Lamoine
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1878
To Mary Newman from Nellie M. Pierce, Feb 18, 1878, East Lamoine
Item:
  • 4498   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.35
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 1878
Description:
To Mary Newman from Nellie M. Pierce, Feb 18, 1878, East Lamoine Nellie says, "I guess you have forgotten me I have been looking for you all winter... that I should think you mite (sic) come over." George (her husband) is home and trying to get wood chopped Needs to clear more wood so that he can build a fence and have a pasture. He needs to cut 400 poles for the fence She can't come home because they have a new milk cow She wants her mother to make her some roles (sic) [show more]
4492To Mary Newman from Daughter Nellie, 1872?
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1872
To Mary Newman from Daughter Nellie, 1872?
Item:
  • 4492   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.41
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 1872
Description:
Not legible letter To Mary Newman from Daughter Nellie, 1872?
4514To Mary Newman, Apr 13, 1879
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1879
To Mary Newman, Apr 13, 1879
Item:
  • 4514   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.18
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 1879
Description:
To Mary Newman, Apr 13, 1879. Dear Mother from Nellie M. Pierce. George is gone to Boston and she is all alone with the childern..He is sailing. He lost his jib during a gail but was able to get into Portland. He's been to Rockport on one trip but "the ice took his vesil(sic) ashore." She is lame
4508To brother George Newman from Nellie M. Pierce
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1870
To brother George Newman from Nellie M. Pierce
Item:
  • 4508   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.24
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • George Newman
Date:
  • 1870
Description:
To George Newman, (brother) orwarded to East Eden, probably from Nellie M. Pierce, Sep 1870 Mention her husband, George, is sailing to Portland. Her husband wants her to go home until he comes back in two to three weeks.or as you will? come down
13908The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • 1875
The Mount Desert Times, June 9th 1875
Item:
  • 13908   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
Hand-written (in ink) by the pupils of Mt. Desert School for the "instruction and amusement" of the pupils. Includes sayings and poems from newspapers pasted in.
13848The Little Brown Jug
  • Publication, Literary, Script
  • Baker, George M.
  • 1876
The Little Brown Jug
Item:
  • 13848   
Object ID:
  • 013.031.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Script
Creator:
  • Baker, George M.
Collection:
  • Antique Play
Date:
  • 1876
Description:
Paperback copy of play; cover is disrepair. Advertisement for "Pearl Corset Shields" inserted between pages.
11666Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
  • Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving
  • R. Hinshelwood
  • 1877
Steel Engraving: "Mount Desert, Coast of Maine"
Item:
  • 11666   
Object ID:
  • 008.071.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Image, Print, Intaglio Print, Engraving
Creator:
  • R. Hinshelwood
Date:
  • 1877
Description:
Steel engraving of scene of Mount Desert Island. Engraver: R. Hinshelwood. Schooner in foreground, sloping mountain and cliffs in middle ground, higher mountains in background. Rays of light shine through clouds. 9.75" x 12.5" wide. Some stain around edges, a few water spots
11598Spring Term Copybook No. 2, 1874
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • F.J. Phillips
  • 1874
Spring Term Copybook No. 2, 1874
Item:
  • 11598   
Object ID:
  • 016.002.07
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
Creator:
  • F.J. Phillips
Collection:
  • Laura Cross Collection
Date:
  • 1874
Description:
Copybook of F.J. Phillips from the spring term 1874 from the Maine State Normal School (Castine). Combined diary and ledger style entries.
12487Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1875 c.
Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
Item:
  • 12487   
Object ID:
  • 997-379-543
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Date:
  • 1875 c.
Description:
A view of the Village of Somesville including Somes Cove, Somesville Lumber Mill, Somesville Union Meeting House, A.J. Whiting Store, and Mount Desert House taken from The Somes House. Marked on back: "Toward Southwest middle 1800's. Whiting store until 1897, Fernalds on left. 8x10 print.
16766Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1871
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16766   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1871
Description:
1871 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
16773Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1875
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16773   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1875
Description:
1875 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
16765Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1872
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16765   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1872
Description:
1872 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
3202School Slate
  • Object, Writing, Writing Slate
  • c 1877
School Slate
Item:
  • 3202   
Object ID:
  • 996-137-353
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Writing Slate
Date:
  • c 1877
Description:
Marked, “Andrew’s Noiseless Drawing Slate For Schools and Families. Pat’d April 3rd 1877”. Has a blue and red border around edge of picture. Shows a bucking horse, ax, jug, cross, pyramids, shears, ship and other items. Other side shows names and animals.
1772Satchel
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • 1870
Satchel
Item:
  • 1772   
Object ID:
  • 996-124-340
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
Date:
  • 1870
Description:
Pig hide, worn at edges. Three large stains on bottom (ink or water). Four metal nobs on bottom of bag. Handle worn - leather sewn over cord which is wrapped with stiff paper. Handle attaches to metal ‘D’ rings and then to metal plate on top of bag. Spring latch with metal ring to pull bag open. Metal edge attached to leather at opening. Two catches close over metal binding. Inside lining torn in several places. One pocket inside. Satchel owned by Mr. Henry Clark owner of Clark and Parker General Store at present site of Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. [show more]
12071Satchel
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • c 1872
Satchel
Item:
  • 12071   
Object ID:
  • 996-153-369
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
Date:
  • c 1872
Description:
Canvas bag with pocket on front. Pocket has flap. Small horseshoe decoration at opening. Bottom has four metal “legs. Opens with push button clasp. Inside - one pocket. Leather handle with metal ends attaching to rings on bag. Marked, “Patent April 2, 1872”.
3208Sad Iron
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron
  • 1876c.
Sad Iron
Item:
  • 3208   
Object ID:
  • 995-143-143
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Maintenance, Iron
Date:
  • 1876c.
Description:
Small ridged iron. Marked, “est. 1876. M. Mahony, Troy, NY.”
1815Picture Frame
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
  • 1875c
Picture Frame
Item:
  • 1815   
Object ID:
  • 997-37-526
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
Date:
  • 1875c
Description:
Side of frame resemble logs with leaves in each corner. Frame nailed together. Gilt edge. Glass in frame. Wood backing. The original nails hold wood in place. Picture hanger made of red cord. Cord tied in loop at top, very worn at loop. Photo # 997-933-1103 removed from frame.
13918Peterson's Magazine
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • 1876
Peterson's Magazine
Item:
  • 13918   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.14.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
Date:
  • 1876
Description:
Features children's fashions for August; morning costume, hat for young girl; walking-dress; head-dress (hair styles); bathing dresses; embroidery; music, "Only"; stories; advertisements. Red embroidery-like design on cover.
4493Nellie Pierce to brother, 1870
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1870
Nellie Pierce to brother, 1870
Item:
  • 4493   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.40
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Nellie Pierce
Date:
  • 1870
Description:
Nellie Pierce to brother, Aug 23, 1870. Responding to his letter. She has been at Captain Savages ffor almost five weeks. Her husband George is "doing well a mackelrin" "You spoke about a pretty girl that was to higgins who was she" Martha, {and] I would give the world to see [you] marry...Warren go a carting." Is Warren Nellie's brother?
13055 Mrs. George F. Arnold
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1873
Mrs. George F. Arnold
Item:
  • 13055   
Object ID:
  • 008.097.64
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Collection:
  • Allen-Holmes-Smith photographs and other materials
Date:
  • 1873
Description:
Mrs. George F. Arnold, Brightside, Mt. Desert , 1873 taken in Boston
11745Mary Somes Bible, 1871
  • Publication, Book
  • 25 December 1871
Mary Somes Bible, 1871
Item:
  • 11745   
Object ID:
  • .019.FIC.26.01
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Date:
  • 25 December 1871
Description:
Gift Bible to Mary Somes from her Sunday School teacher, 25 December 1871