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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
1006Road Map, Mount Desert Island, Maine Mount Desert Island Road and Path Map, 1930
  • Map
  • Places, Carriage Road
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • Bates, Waldron
  • Jaques, Herbert
    Munroe, William H.
  • Rand, Edward L.
  • Walker Lithograph & Publishing Co.
  • 1930
Description:
Road map of Mount Desert Island, ME showing the motor roads, Rockefeller carriage roads, and trails on the island. Elevation lines are also included. 1 : 40,000
1007Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge & Thuya GardenAsticou Terraces Pictorial Map, 1973
  • Map
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Places, Garden
  • Recreation
  • Phillips, Augustus D.
  • Augustus Phillips and Son
  • 1973
Description:
Thuya Lodge was constructed from 1912-1916 by Boston architect Joseph H. Curtis. The Asticou Terraces were designed by Curtis as a series of paths and shelters from Peabody Drive up to the Lodge. The Garden was constructed and designed in 1956-1961 by Charles K. Savage, trustee of the property upon Curtis' death. Curtis was a summer resident of Northeast Harbor, ME and chose to give Asticou Terraces, Thuya Lodge, and Thuya Garden to the public. A memorial to Curtis is now found on the grounds. Pictorial map of the Asticou Terraces and the Thuya Lodge and Garden showing the grounds as well as the placement and type of trees. Buildings and animals are also drawn on the map. People Mentioned: Joseph H. Curtis, Paul G. Favour Jr. 1 in. = 20 ft. [show more]
1008Sanders and Scott Properties and EnvironsSanders and Scott Properties and Environs Property Map, July 20, 1938
  • Map
  • Other, Maritime
  • Places, Island
  • Places, Sound
  • Lawson, R. F.
  • 1938-07-20
Description:
Map and six numbered photographs of Sanders and Scott properties and environs around the top of Somes Sound, ME. 1 : 5,000
1009Mount Desert and Adjacent Islands embracing the Towns of Eden, Mount Desert, Tremont and Cranberry Isles, Hancock County, Maine Mount Desert Island and Adjacent Islands Geographical Map, 1887
  • Map
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • Colby, George N.
  • Foster, F. D.
  • 1887
Description:
Geographical map showing the locations of towns, landmarks, and geographical features of Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Isles, ME. Lists of the heights of mountains peaks and the summer levels of lakes and ponds are also included. 1 in. = 1 mile
1010Plan of Ledgelawn Cemetery, Bar Harbor Maine Ledgelawn Cemetery Property Map, October 1903
  • Map
  • Places, Cemetery
  • Curtis, Joseph H.
  • 1903-10
Description:
Map showing the locations and numbers of burial plots in the Ledgelawn Cemetery in Bar Harbor, ME.
1011Indian Encampment at Bar Harbor Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Vessels, Boat, Canoe
  • Kilburn, B. W.
Description:
Indian encampment at Bar Harbor, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1012Balance Rock Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Shore
  • Bradley, B.
Description:
A large rock balances against another on the shore in Bar Harbor, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Balance Rock". Black and white
1013Seal Cove Scenery Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Kilburn, B. W.
Description:
Land-and-seascape near Seal Cove on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1014John and John A. Somes Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • Jay, B. F.
Description:
John and John A. Somes pose outside a house. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. People Depicted: John Somes, John A. Somes Black and white
1015Sea Wall on Otter Creek Road Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Shore
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • Allen
Description:
Aerial view of the sea wall on Otter Creek Road on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "Sea wall on Otter Creek Road/ Mt. Desert" in black pen and "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1016Bar Harbor from Across the Water Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Camp
  • Places, Town
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Bradley, B.
Description:
View of Bar Harbor, ME, from Bar Island. Tents of the indian camp are visible at the right, where the sand bar appears at low tide. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Bar Harbor." Black and white
1017Canoes and Yachts at Bar Harbor Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Maritime
  • Places, Shore
  • Vessels, Boat, Canoe
  • Vessels, Pleasure Craft, Yacht
  • Kilburn, B. W.
Description:
Canoes on the shore and yachts in the water at Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1018Somes Sound from Island House Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Kilburn, B. W.
Description:
View of Somes Sound from the Island House in Southwest Harbor, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1019Rustic Arbor Over Duck Brook Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • Bradley, B.
Description:
A rustic arbor sits over Duck Brook. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Rustic Arbor Duck Brook." Black and white
1020Somes Sound from Dog Mountain Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Maritime
  • Places, Sound
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
  • Allen
Description:
View of Somes Sound from Dog Mountain on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Somes Sound [illegible]/ Mt. Desert, Me." Black and white
1021Otter Creek Head Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Allen
Description:
Head of Otter Creek on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Head of Otter Creek/ Mt. Desert, Me." Black and white
1022Train on the Green Mountain Railway Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Mountain
  • Transportation, Railroad
Description:
Passengers travel up Cadillac Mountain the Green Mountain cog railway. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1023Green Mountain Railway Tracks Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Mountain
  • Transportation, Railroad
Description:
View looking down the tracks of the Green Mountain Railway on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1024Green Mountain Railway Tracks and Station Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Mountain
  • Transportation, Railroad
Description:
View looking down the tracks of the Green Mountain Railway, toward the station on Mount Desert Island, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
1025Mount Desert House Stereograph
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • People
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Inn
  • Transportation, Carriage
  • Allen
Description:
Tourists and a horse and buggy on the grounds of the Mount Desert House in Somesville, ME. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen and "Mt. Desert House/ Somesville" in black pen. Black and white

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