Memories of Mt. Desert Island by residents

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Memories of Mt. Desert Island by residents

Somesville family reminiscences, singing school, debating clubs, Sunday School, candle-making, tanning mill, entertainment, ice-houses, moving picture theatre;
Biography of Thaddeus S. Somes;
Dr Grindle's recollections re organization of Somesville Congregational Church; will of George A. Somes giving $1,000.00 to Church (Mary B. Somes Fund);
"Cling Clang" by Chief Stanwood;
Interview with Emilie Clarissa Somes (1918);
Bartlett's Sail Loft in Southwest Harbor for dancing (c. 1850);
Otmar Franz Karban (b. 1909) and Echo Vista, his home & restaurant;
Transcript of interview with Tryphena Smith and others (n.d.); also transcript of interview about the 1947 fire.