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You searched for: Date: 2010sType: Document
Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
14557Dark Harbor Islesboro Inn Trace Blueprints and ink on linen drawings.
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 07/24/2010
Description:
There are three folders marked Dark Harbor Islesboro Inn. The first two folders are noted to contain trace '. The third folder is marked to contain ' Blueprints.
12733Deer "Management" Kills Deer
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card, Political Card
  • 2014
Description:
Political card asking voters to vote NO on Article 2.
12731Democratic Slate, Nov. 2, 2014
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card, Political Card
  • 2014
Description:
Political card listing Democratic candidates: Shenna Bellows for US Senate, Mike Michaud for Governor, Emily Cain for US Congress, Ted Koffman for ME Senate, Brian Hubbelll for ME House, Valerie Chiasson for Judge of Probage, and Bill Entwisle for District Attorney.
3813Descendants of Robert Herrick of England
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Genealogy
  • 03/16/2011
Description:
5 page photocopy of Herrick genealogy, based on material from the book "Gen. Reg. of Name and Family of Herrick" 1830, by Jedediah Herrick.
16747Detail Drawing of the Somesville Museum
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 07/31/2010
Description:
This is an 18 by 24 inch detail drawing of the Somesville Museum. It shows the grade line, coarse gravel fill, treated outer layer coming into contact with the ground, rigid foam insulation, sill plate, plywood, sill and ram set, etc.
4036Donald Smith Folder 4
  • Document, Document File
  • Other, Mimeograph newsletter relating news from MDI and Northeast Harbor and updating information on island men serving in the war effort
  • Other, WW II "Mt Desert Messenger News From the Homefront" 1943
  • 08/19/2010
Description:
This is the fourth folder of materials relating to the Donald Smith collection. At this point we are cataloging the folders and listing key names and events in the data base so researchers will have access to the information. Each folder should be inventoried with descriptions of the items in the future. (AL Welles) This is a short summary of the contents of this folder: *Mount Desert High School Newsletter, June, 1977 *Wedding announcement for Mr. & Mrs. Bloomfield R. Smith, June 11th, 1890 at Ellsworth, ME *Name card from Smith wedding with the name Bloomfield R. Smith *Alarums and Excursions newspaper -an amusement record of Mt. Desert Island dated 1935 sent to box holders; key name in first article is Dr. Walter Damrosch *Fundraising letter signed by Hans Meier for the Executive Board, Mt. Desert Library Society dated June 1, 1969 and addressed to Mrs. Alfred Greenough of Mount Desert; letter includes a xerox copy of the proposed plan prepared by Robert W. Patterson, Architect, Somesville *"Betwixt The Hills" newsletter dated Winter 1989 *excerpt from the Bar Harbor Times dated August 13, 1981 with pictures of a few of the old hotels on Mt. Desert Island like Ocean House, Seaside Inn, Rock End House, The Newport and Rockaway Hotels *Probate Court, Hancock County document dated February 27, 1939 naming Jennie A. Smith as a benficiary in the will of Bloomfield R. Smith *2 copies of the same letter entitled "At a USAAF Airfield in Italy --Recently" which identifies Donald E. Smith Of Mount Desert, Maine as a member of the outstanding engineer battalion serving overseas; his rank was Tec. 5 *5 page handwritten letter signed by Don Smith dated Oct. 23, 1944 from Italy * 3rd copy of the letter mentioned above entitled "At a USAAF Airfield in Italy" *State of Maine Fire Service card #6638 issued to Stuart J. Smith of Somesville, Mt. Desert *document from the Selectmen's office in the town of Mount Desert dated March 8, 1954 to Donald Smith appointing him to serve as Constable with the Somesville Fire Co. *2 invitations to the Clam City Waybackers 3rd Annual Ball on January 20, 1950; one is to Mr. Fred Smith and the other to Mrs. Fred Smith *faded issue of "The Mount Desert Messenger", volume XXI, October 15, 1943; the first article is entitled 'News from the Home Front' *another issue of "The Mount Desert Messenger", volume X, November 8, 1942 which is in better shape than volume XXI *1912 pocket size calendar card with an advertisement for Antikamnia Tablets *clipping from the Bar Harbor Times dated April 3, 1980 which has a copy of an 1880s advertisement for the Mt. Desert Dramatic Company's production of "Nick of the Woods" with a social hop at the close; local talent includes J. Hamor; Ernest Kittredge, Bloom Smith, Arthur Somes, Pearl Smith, Ernest L. Hamor, Carrie Somes, Emma Harper, Olevia Parker, Shepard Richardson, J. M. Richardson, C.E. Somes, Nellie Pray and E.E. Wasgatt *typed letter dated May 13, 1945 from Italy which was sent to Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Smith by their son Cp. Donald E. Smith who had been in service in North Africa and Italy for 2 years * empty window envelope with "Memories of Dr. Grindle" written in script on it *handwritten letter with a greeting of "Dear Brother Robt." and a typed heading of "Mendocino Bank of Commerce, Mendocino, Cal. Joshua Grindle, President.... which is signed by Joshua Grindle *excerpt from The Ellsworth American dated July 30, 1998 which is entitled "Looking Backward Religion and Politics in Surry" which mentions Dr. Robert P. Grindle of Somesville in the first paragraph *excerpt from The Ellsworth American dated July 23, 1998 which is entitled "Looking Backward Dr. Robert L. Grindle, Kingmaker"; there is reference to the 'automobile battle on MDI around 1903' *column written by Dr. R. L. Grindle of Mt. Desert entitled "Political History -II, Old Political War Horse Tells of a Hot Battle" which relates the race between candidates in Hancock County (3 copies) *column written by Dr. R. L. Grindle of Mt. Desert entitled "Hereditary Greatness, Dr. Grindle Pricks the Bubble of Ancestor Worship" dated June 22, 1925 (2 copies) *column written by Dr. R. L. Grindle of Mt. Desert entitled "A Sea Yarn, A Gale on the Cape Shore of Nova Scotia" *column written by Dr. R. L. Grindle of Mt. Desert entitled "Religion and Politics, Subjects of Lively Meetings in Surry Seventy Years Ago" *column written by Dr. R. L. Grindle of Mt. Desert entitled "Surry Reminiscences, Tales of the Sea, of Religion and of Temperance" (3 copies) *Merrill Trust Company of Bangor, Maine check dated July 28, 1932 issued to B.R.Smith for $1.00 by Fred P. Smith * Marriage Certificate Fred Smith to Adeline McFarland 1911 *Re issued Birth Certificate for Stuart Smith 1916 *Honorable Discharge from US Army for Stuart Smith 1945 *US Army Separation Qualification Record for Stuart Smith 1945 [show more]
13586Donation poster and frame/stand
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • 2012
Description:
8.5" X 11" poster in plastic frame requesting donations for MDI Historical Society Marathon exhibit.
14559E.H. Greely, Eagle Lake Lot, 1895, Blueprint
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 07/24/2010
Description:
This single folder is labeled "E. H. Greely". Under this name the label continues with "Eagle Lake Lot, 1895". Credit is given to Savage & Lord, Civil Engineers. There is a single blueprint inside.
12737Emily Cain will raise taxes on the working poor
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card, Political Card
  • 2014
Description:
Political card stating candidate Emily Cain will raise taxes... Paid for by Maine Republican Party.
3843Events 2010
  • Document, Document File
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Oral history
  • Other, Photographs
  • Other, Schoodic
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Other, Swimming
  • 2010
Description:
Oral History Workshop, Jan. 28, 2010 Lenny's Legacy (Lenny DeMuro), MDI's Winning Swimmers, Jue 6, 2010 Memorials of Acadia National Park, Donald Lenahan, June 13, 2010 Photo Detectives: Researching Old Photographs, Meredith Hutchins & Charlotte Morrill, July 18, 2010 Peter Blanchard, author of We Were and Island (Kellams), August 10, 2010 Tour of Fred Savage Cottages (High Seas & Callendar House), Aug. 20, 2010 Swan't Island Trip, Aug. 21 (and another date), 2010 Soderholtz / Schoodic Trip (and stops along way), Aug. 28, 2010 Annual Meeting, August 24, 2010 [show more]
3851Events 2011
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 2011
Description:
Celebrate! 250: Chowder Supper & Variety Show, A Birthday Party for MDI Jan. 13, 2011.Featuring Past Luminaries & Wondrous Tales. Programs, tickets Mount Desert Islander newspaper article, "Show, dinner, celebrates 250 years," Jan. 13, 2011 Letter to editor, Mount Desert Islander, Jan. 27, 2011 from Susan Lerner, Ned Butler, Kathleen Miller thanking community for support of chowder supper. Exhibit of "250 Years, 250 Treasures" curated by Annette Carvajal. Mount Desert Islander, "John Gilley of MDI: Battle of the Wilderness; Battlefield Injury was beginning of end for Maine Bluecoat," May 26, 2011. (Last of three parts) Expedition to Explore the History of Somes Sound; Voyage aboard the M/V Asticou, July 19, 2011 (invitation and accompanying script) Invitation to Annual Holiday Party, Dec. 16, 2011 Sample event planner. [show more]
3812Fernald Family Genealogy and History
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Genealogy
  • 03/16/2011
Description:
4 typewritten pages including biography of Dr. Renald Fernald of England and a genealogical record of some of his descendants.
12277Frank T. Howard House, Bar Harbor, Fred Savage Drawings & Blueprints
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 07/30/2010
Description:
There is one large sketch of the Frank T. Howard House in Bar Harbor. It is a trace in a white matted frame(no folder). If you lift up the white frame, there is a notation on the lower right hand corner which reads, CL # 37 MDI Hist. Soc. There are two additional folders in this drawerwhich are unmarked but contain blueprints and drawings. See also 001.74.755 Rendering og house is in flat file 3 draw 6 2012 exhibit text: Amberside Cottage for F. T. Howard Hulls Cove, ME, 1906 Pencil, ink, and ink wash on paper This skillful rendering is a rare large-scale presentation of a Savage design. Simple use of ink and pencil line work and washes provide a strong three dimensional graphic image and powerful tool to demonstrate the design impact of this grand cottage. Demolished 1942 [show more]
3811Genealogy of descendants of John Smith of Scotland and Mercy Reed
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Genealogy
  • 03/16/2011
Description:
6 typewritten pages detailing genealogies of John Smith and Mercy Reed's descendants. Smith settled in Maine.
16640Grand Celebratory Event
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Other, Celebrate!250
  • Other, Celebrations
  • 2011
Description:
Poster announcing Kick-off event for Celebrate!250.
3925Grand Lodge Document to Hollis M. Smith, 1938
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • 07/31/2010
Description:
This is a large flat document entitled "Grand Lodge Document" which was issued to Hollis M. Smith. There are two dates on the document. The earlier one is December 30, 1938 next to Mt. Desert Lodge. The next date is January 2, 1939 by Hollis M. Smith.
13674Greencourt/Pendleton, Fred Savage Blueprints, Linen & Drawings
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 07/30/2010
Description:
This is one of six folders in drawer 9. It is the only one dedicated to Greencourt. The name Charlotte Pendleton is written on the folder. There are blueprints and architectural drawings in the folder.
12736Groceries or Medication?
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card, Political Card
  • 2014
Description:
Political card stating that candidate Bruce Poliquin will force woman to choose between groceries and medication.
14004High Seas Architectural Drawing Sheet #31, Detail of the Dining Room Mantel
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • 08/07/2010
Description:
1. Set of original and preliminary drawings and details for High Seas. 23 Blue Prints 2 Survey topo on Linen 39 Pencil on tracing paper 1 Pier drawing on linen Set of plan and elevation of a small house for this client. 2.This is a mounted architectural drawing of the mantel in the dining room of High Seas in Bar Harbor. It is labeled the Residence of Dr. Rudolph E. Brunnow. 3. Three pencil on paper details of a mantel . It is labeled the Residence of Dr. Rudolph E. Brunnow. 2012 exhibit text: High Seas Cottage for Dr. Rudolph Brunnow Bar Harbor, ME, 1911 Pencil on tracing paper Detailed drawings in many cases were developed by Savage for interior installations of mantels and cabinet work. These beautifully rendered sketches show a desire to achieve fine carvings and turnings for his elegant interiors in this high style colonial revival cottage. [show more]
3882Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island by Barbara Ellen Joy, Part I, Vol. !
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 07/16/2010
Description:
The introduction to this part is dated March 1, 1966. Barbara Ellen Joy states that the purpose of these notes is to capture the stories which have been passed down in families and to record local lore which might be of interest to future generations. Marked on folder as Part I a
3881Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island, Part II, Vol. 1 by Barbara Ellen Joy
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 07/16/2010
Description:
The introduction to this part is dated March 1, 1974. Barbara Ellen Joy states that the purpose of these notes is to capture the stories which have been passed down in families and to record local lore which might be of interest to future generations. The cover page has the quote, "This shall be written for those who come after." Psalm 102, Verse 18. The table of contents and list of covered events, places and people can be viewed by checking on the 8 scanned images. Marked on folder as Part IIa. [show more]
3880Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island, Part II, Vol. II, by Barbara Ellen Joy
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 07/16/2010
Description:
This portfolio is a continuation of Part II, Vol. 1 which is cataloged under the #010.030.2. For a complete list of what is included check out the 8 scanned images under the the # for Part II, Vol. 1. The scanned image is of the first page in the second volume. Marked on folder as Part II b.
3879Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island, Part III, Vol. 1, by Barbara Ellen Joy
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 07/16/2010
Description:
This installment of the 9 part portfolio volumes of notes is dated May 1, 1975. This quote from Wisdom of Solomon, Chapter 2, is written on the cover page: "For our time is a very shadow that passeth away; and after our end there is no returning". Check out the three scanned images for the table of contents and an itemized list of what is included in Part III. Marked on folder as Part III a.
3878Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island, Part III, Vol. II, by Barbara Ellen Joy
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 07/16/2010
Description:
This installment of the 9 part portfolio volumes of notes is a continuation of Part III, Vol. I, dated May 1, 1975. Check out the three scanned images for the table of contents and an itemized list of what is included in Part III by going to accession # 010.030.4. The scanned image for this number indicates where Vol. II begins. Marked on folder as Part III b.
3877Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island, Part IV, Vol. 1, by Barbara Ellen Joy
  • Document, Manuscript
  • 07/16/2010
Description:
This installment of the 9 part series of notes is dated July 1, 1976. Check out the three scanned images for the Table of Contents and a list of People, Places, and Events in Part IV volumes. Marked on folder as Part IV a.