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9168Harriett Noyes
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • B. F. George
  • c 1860s
Harriett Noyes
Item:
  • 9168   
Object ID:
  • 997-115-277
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • B. F. George
Date:
  • c 1860s
Description:
Harriett Noyes age 50-70. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Ribbons worn at back of head. Full skirt with belt at waist. Buttons down center of bodice, lace collar and small black bow at neck. Trim runs down length of sleeve and around cufs. Seated in chair with arm on covered table. Marked on back, “B.F. George, Photographist, 140 Court Street Boston.
11910Hat
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • ca. 1860
Hat
Item:
  • 11910   
Object ID:
  • 997-23-512
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
Date:
  • ca. 1860
Description:
Ladies red and white hat. Lined with paper. Donor info - worn by members of the Eaton Clark family before the Civil War.
12437Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • American Bible Society
  • 1861
Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments
Item:
  • 12437   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.035
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bibles
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1861
Description:
Inscribed in the front: "Tyler Richardson, March 11, 1862. Remember now thy creator on the days of they youth."
1004James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
Item:
  • 1004   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Places, Camp
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1862-08-10
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
1001James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-01-09
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
Item:
  • 1001   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-01-09
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan
1002James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-07-25
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
Item:
  • 1002   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-07-25
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1003James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-10-11
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
Item:
  • 1003   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-10-11
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1005James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
Item:
  • 1005   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-09-27
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
9173Laura or Sue Cushman
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • Unknown
  • c 1860s
Laura or Sue Cushman
Item:
  • 9173   
Object ID:
  • 997-109-271
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • Unknown
Date:
  • c 1860s
Description:
Marked Sue Cushman written on front, Laura Cushman written on reverse.Woman age 18-30 standing, hand on pedestal in photographer’s studio. Wearing full dress with hope skirt. Dark fabric with full sleeves. Black decorative trim runing down each side of skirt fron and joining row of points along hem. Trim also on cuff and upper arm. White collar and black bow at neck. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Wearing small hat or ribbon on back of head. [show more]
19483Letter from ACS to His Wife
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Mount Desert High School
  • Sept 29, 1864
Letter from ACS to His Wife
Item:
  • 19483   
Object ID:
  • 016.002.59
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert High School
Collection:
  • Laura Cross Collection
Date:
  • Sept 29, 1864
Description:
Two page computer typed copy of a letter written by ACS to his wife dated September 29, 1864. He writes to his wife to let her know he is well and of the battles fought near by. He also pledges to send her more money after he has a chance to buy some replacement clothes. Talks of Captain H.H. Savage who thinks they maybe related. Hopes his wife is well and sends his love.
12552Letter from William Richardson to B.H. Higgins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1864 (?)
Letter from William Richardson to B.H. Higgins
Item:
  • 12552   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.07.08
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Collection:
  • Higgins Papers
Date:
  • 1864 (?)
Description:
Mr. Richardson writes that he would like to have hardwood boards and specifies the sizes "to work around the top of boats" and on "skiff bottoms." Exact year of letter hard to read, but the letter was written from the Cranberry Isles. Letter measures 5" X 8".
16633Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Mayo, Wilson M
  • 8/4/1865
Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
Item:
  • 16633   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.161.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Mayo, Wilson M
Collection:
  • Mayo Genealogy
Date:
  • 8/4/1865
Description:
Photocopy and transcription of letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer attempting to locate his brother, Isaac Mayo, during Civil War.
12102Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
  • Thomas, S. J.
  • 1864
Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
Item:
  • 12102   
Object ID:
  • 008.006.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
Creator:
  • Thomas, S. J.
Collection:
  • S. J. Thomas
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
Eden, 12th Feb. '64 Dear Sir, As you are one of the Democratic Town Committee and as the time for our March meeting is approaching, I will suggest that we have a Caucus here for consultation, the last Saturday of the month 27th at such hour as you think best- If Saturday should be too stormy then on the Tuesday following- Perhaps it may be best to pass the word ? ? ? to get a good attendence without notifying publicly- Please let me know your mind the matter and soon as you can. Truely Yours, S. J. Thomas *Town meetings took place in March) [show more]
4518Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 12/27/1862
Letter to Mary Newman, 1862 from MJ ? Bickford
Item:
  • 4518   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.14
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 12/27/1862
Description:
Letter to Mary Newman 1862 from daughter MJ ? Bickford of Winter Harborr Is this the same name as what appeared to be E.J. Newman? Second page I shall be spard to take care of my baby and then that I shall be spard ? to meet my , my little Mary in Heaven."
3909List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls...
  • Document, List, Roster
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1869
List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls...
Item:
  • 3909   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.153.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List, Roster
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Date:
  • 1869
Description:
Civil War soldiers. Photocopied list; difficult to read.
3908List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865
  • Document, Government, Census Record
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1865
List of Persons living in Town of Mt. Desert, 1865
Item:
  • 3908   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.153.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Census Record
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Photocopy, pages cut apart, hard to read. Shows ages, occupations.
3942List of Scholars, Mt. Desert, April 1st, 1862
  • Document, List
  • Other, Schools
  • 1862
List of Scholars, Mt. Desert, April 1st, 1862
Item:
  • 3942   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.017
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List
Subject:
  • Other, Schools
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Note, "Oak Hill", District 2
12107Locke & Hurd invoice for bushels of beans and flax seed
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • 1866
Locke & Hurd invoice for bushels of beans and flax seed
Item:
  • 12107   
Object ID:
  • 008.013.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
Collection:
  • Locke & Hurd
Date:
  • 1866
Description:
Locke & Hurd, Produce commission merchants, No. 188 Blackstone Street, Boston C. Bartlett. (March 17, 1866) Invoice for bushels of beans and flax seed.
13758Masons Certificate
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • 1868
Masons Certificate
Item:
  • 13758   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.042.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
Date:
  • 1868
Description:
Certificate of membership in Masons for Emmons Pray; signed by Eben Higgins, Lyman Somes, O. Allen.
11569McNally's System of Geography
  • Publication, Book
  • McNally
  • 1866
McNally's System of Geography
Item:
  • 11569   
Object ID:
  • 020.22.03
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • McNally
Collection:
  • Library
Date:
  • 1866
Description:
McNally, McNally's System of Geography. (New York: A.S. Barnes, 1866).
12697Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • American Tract Society
  • 1863.
Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor
Item:
  • 12697   
Object ID:
  • 996-107-10
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Tract Society
Date:
  • 1863.
Description:
Handwritten opposite title page: "Found in old Lewis Somes house." Bookplate of Sabbath School Library, First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, N.J. inside front cover.
12661Mitchell's New General Atlas
  • Publication, Book
  • 1867
Mitchell's New General Atlas
Item:
  • 12661   
Object ID:
  • 015.024.001
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Date:
  • 1867
Description:
"Containing maps of the various countries of the world, plans of cities, etc. Forty-eight quarto maps. Valuable statistical tables, including population figures, posts offices in the U.S.
16984Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • march 19, 1863
Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
Item:
  • 16984   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.011
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • march 19, 1863
Description:
This is a personal note that reads, "Sir, If you will come over next Monday in the afternoon, we will do that business. If you cannot come, please let me know when you can come. Yours, E. M. Hamor"
3089Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1863
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3089   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-8-2363
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1863 tied together with string, no cover , begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
3096Old Farmer’s Almanac
  • Publication, Almanac
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • 1868
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Item:
  • 3096   
Object ID:
  • 002-69-11-2366
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Almanac
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Collection:
  • Farmer's Almanac
Date:
  • 1868
Description:
Old Farmer’s Almanac 1868 tied together with string, no cover , begins on page 1 with illustration Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08