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1527The Formation of the Union
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, United States
  • D.C. : National Museum Archives
  • 1970.
The Formation of the Union
Item:
  • 1527   
Object ID:
  • 996-210-21
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, United States
Publisher:
  • D.C. : National Museum Archives
Date:
  • 1970.
1533The Household Physician
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Family
  • Other, History
  • Other, Medicine
  • Warren, Ira, M.D.
  • Bradley
  • 1862.
The Household Physician
Item:
  • 1533   
Object ID:
  • 996-82-82
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Family
  • Other, History
  • Other, Medicine
Creator:
  • Warren, Ira, M.D.
Publisher:
  • Bradley
Date:
  • 1862.
Description:
Although a very early and interesting book, the condition is so poor that it should be considered for de-accession. Collections Committee on January 2016, considered de-accession, however, voted to keep due to age and belonging to Mrs. Wiggins There is a card inside with Mrs. ?? Wiggin Mt. Desert Maine written on it.
1563The Illustrated History of Methodism in Great Britain and America.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Religion
  • Daniels, W. H.
  • Phillips and Hunt
  • 1879.
The Illustrated History of Methodism in Great Britain and America.
Item:
  • 1563   
Object ID:
  • 996-83-83
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Religion
Creator:
  • Daniels, W. H.
Publisher:
  • Phillips and Hunt
Date:
  • 1879.
Description:
Illustrated with over 250 engravings, maps and charts. Stated in front: "Presented to Mount Desert Island Museum by Mrs. Abbie Thomas Richardson."
2501Historical notes on Richardson Family on Mount Deset Island
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
Historical notes on Richardson Family on Mount Deset Island
Item:
  • 2501   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.8.14
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
Collection:
  • Richardson Genealogy
Description:
Typed scraps of notes regarding the Richardson Family settling on Mount Desert Island.
2543Founding of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Note
  • Other, Founding
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Founding of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Item:
  • 2543   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.021.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Note
Subject:
  • Other, Founding
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Five handwritten pages describing the founding, incorporation, early members and officers and early meetings of the MDI Historical Society. The Society was founded in 1931. The Society was founded for the purpose of maintaining a museum in the village of Somesville to educate, inform and benefit the public. Annual meeting activity from 1931-1935 is summarized.
2560Record of early families on Mount Desert Island
  • Document, List
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Hamor, E M
Record of early families on Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 2560   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.8.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Hamor, E M
Collection:
  • Richardson Genealogy
Description:
Handwritten documents detailing the Somes, Wasgatt and Richardson families who were early settlers on Mount Desert Island.
2809Bartlett's Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bartlett's Island
  • Other, History
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 7/28/1966
Bartlett's Island
Item:
  • 2809   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1030
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Bartlett's Island
  • Other, History
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 7/28/1966
Description:
One page article discussing history and culture of Bartlett's Island. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.035.3
2812"Automobile War" on MDI was Long and Spirited
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 1/5/1978
"Automobile War" on MDI was Long and Spirited
Item:
  • 2812   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1029.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1/5/1978
Description:
Two copies of a one page article, illustrated with photographs, describing disputes and court cases in the early 20th century regarding use of automobiles on Mt. Desert Island. One copy of the article has been annotated in pencil. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.3
2813MDI's Auto War: Summer vs. Permanent Residents, 1900-1915
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Diana Abrell writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 9/6/1984
MDI's Auto War: Summer vs. Permanent Residents, 1900-1915
Item:
  • 2813   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.034.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • Diana Abrell writing for Bar Harbor Times
Date:
  • 9/6/1984
Description:
Article beginning on p.17 and continued on p.32 describing the disputes on Mt. Desert Island in the early 20th century regarding the use of automobiles on the Island. Addended to the article is a poem, reprinted from Bar Harbor Life, August 23, 1913, entitled "Automobiles, The Mount Desert Town Meeting. Only initials "H.W.S." [Herbert Weir Smyth] identify the author of the poem.
2814Great Automobile War: Part II
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 6/20/1968
Great Automobile War: Part II
Item:
  • 2814   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1028
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 6/20/1968
Description:
One page article describing the early 20th century disputes on Mt. Desert Island regarding the use of automobiles on Island roads. Part I of article is missing. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.1
3057The Richardson Family
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
The Richardson Family
Item:
  • 3057   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.8.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • Richardson Genealogy
Description:
3 copies of history and genealogy of Irish immigrants to America, Stephen Richardson and wife Jane Montgomery. Includes genealogical chart.
3587List of Officers of MDI Historical Society
  • Document, List, Roster
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
List of Officers of MDI Historical Society
Item:
  • 3587   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.021.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List, Roster
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Two double-sided handwritten sheets listing officers of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society from 1931 to 1979. Lists of latter years are incomplete.
3588History of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, List
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
History of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Item:
  • 3588   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.021.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Handwritten pages (2) and handwritten or typewritten fragments (3) containing information related to the history of the founding of the MDI Historical Society. The purpose of the Society is described here.
3771History and Genealogy of the Richardson Family of Mount Desert
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
History and Genealogy of the Richardson Family of Mount Desert
Item:
  • 3771   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.8.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • Richardson Genealogy
Description:
Handwritten pages detailing the history and genealogy of Stephen Richardson, who emigrated from Ireland to Massachusetts. Stephen's sons were early settlers on Mount Desert Island. Includes Richardson family genealogical table.
4188The Fire of 1947: A Panel Discussion and Audience Talk, Sponsored by the MDI Historical Society, June 24, 2007, Somesville Fire House
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Other, History
  • 2007
The Fire of 1947: A Panel Discussion and Audience Talk, Sponsored by the MDI Historical Society, June 24, 2007, Somesville Fire House
Item:
  • 4188   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.001.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Other, History
Collection:
  • Audio Visual History Collection
Date:
  • 2007
Description:
Audio recording of The Fire of 1947: A Panel Discussion and Audience Talk, Sponsored by the MDI Historical Society, June 24, 2007, Somesville Fire House
4425Notes on History of Somesville, Maine
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Historic buildings
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Notes on History of Somesville, Maine
Item:
  • 4425   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.019.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, Historic buildings
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Description:
Four pages of handwritten notes on the history of Somesville, ME, drawn from the book, "The Living Past" authored by Virginia Somes Sanderson.
4437History of Somesville, Betwixt the Hills
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Walking tour
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1994
History of Somesville, Betwixt the Hills
Item:
  • 4437   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.019.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, History
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Walking tour
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Date:
  • 1994
Description:
14 page photocopy of History of Somesville, including scripts for costumed guides, for use in a walking tour of Somesville.
11457A Narrative of the Captivity, Suffering,and Removes of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Colonies
  • Other, History
  • Other, y
  • Rowlandson, Mary
  • S. Hall
  • Hall, 1794.
A Narrative of the Captivity, Suffering,and Removes of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson.
Item:
  • 11457   
Object ID:
  • 996-112-11a
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Colonies
  • Other, History
  • Other, y
Creator:
  • Rowlandson, Mary
Publisher:
  • S. Hall
Collection:
  • Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
Date:
  • Hall, 1794.
Description:
Story of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, taken prisoner by the Indians.
120371931 E. S. Dana speech on Seal Harbor history to Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Organizations
  • Other, Civic leaders
  • Other, Historic parks
  • Other, Historic sites
  • Other, History
  • Other, Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society
  • Other, Speechwriting
  • Other, Villages
  • 1931
1931 E. S. Dana speech on Seal Harbor history to Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society
Item:
  • 12037   
Object ID:
  • 003.17.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Civic leaders
  • Other, Historic parks
  • Other, Historic sites
  • Other, History
  • Other, Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society
  • Other, Speechwriting
  • Other, Villages
Collection:
  • Seal Harbor History
Date:
  • 1931
Description:
Envelope addressed to Mrs. A.C. Brown of Cleveland, Ohio, and an enclosed typewritten copy of a speech (6 pages) by E.S. Dana which was delivered at a meeting of the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society in 1931. Discusses the early history of the village and includes references to John Clement (first settler of the village in 1809), Charles Clement, Edward Dunham, George Stebbins, George Cooksey, Mr. Dane, Mr. Griswold, Glencove Hotel, John Rockefeller, Professor Rowland, Seaside Casino, Presidents Eliot and Gilman. Describes the development plans of and subsequent breakdown of George Cooksey; the efforts of George Stebbins to carry out Cooksey's plans. paths and roads of Seal Harbor, Jordan Pond House and Thomas MacIntire. [show more]
12427The History of England from the Accession of James I to the Elevation of the House of Hanover Vol I-III.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, England
  • Other, History
  • MaCauley, Catherine
  • 1768.
The History of England from the Accession of James I to the Elevation of the House of Hanover Vol I-III.
Item:
  • 12427   
Object ID:
  • 996-66-66
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, England
  • Other, History
Creator:
  • MaCauley, Catherine
Date:
  • 1768.
Description:
First page says, "Loaned by JA Somes" Title page stamped, "JOHN PIPON'S"
12575The Story of Bar Harbor: an Informal History Recording One Hundred and Fifty Years In the Life of a Community
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, History
  • Hale, Richard Walden Jr.
  • Ives Washburn Inc.
  • 1949
The Story of Bar Harbor: an Informal History Recording One Hundred and Fifty Years In the Life of a Community
Item:
  • 12575   
Object ID:
  • 002-47.31
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, History
Creator:
  • Hale, Richard Walden Jr.
Publisher:
  • Ives Washburn Inc.
Date:
  • 1949
Description:
History of Bar Harbor from approximately 1800-1950 According to the introduction, this book was written to "find out what had made it [Bar Harbor] what it was". The book was written at the time of the Bar Harbor fire and covers early explorers and claimants, settlers, town of Eden, artists, cottagers, summer colony, and more.
12579A History of Little Cranberry Island, Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, History
  • Other, Islesford
  • Dwelley, Hugh L.
  • Islandport Press
  • 2000
A History of Little Cranberry Island, Maine
Item:
  • 12579   
Object ID:
  • 001-1-312
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Other, History
  • Other, Islesford
Creator:
  • Dwelley, Hugh L.
Publisher:
  • Islandport Press
Date:
  • 2000
Description:
The author grew up on Little Cranberry (Islesford). Chapter titles include Pioneer Settler Families (Stanwoods, Stanleys, Gilleys, Bunkers, Spurlings, Hadlocks), Farming and Fishing, Arts and Entertainment, Summer Colony, Winter Living, Great War, World War II, as well as sections on schools, roads, churches, and more.
12582The History of the State of Maine from its first discovery, A. D. 1602 to The Separation, A. D. 1820, Inclusive. Vol. II
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Maine
  • Williamson, William D.
  • Cumberland Press. Original by Glazier
  • 1832
The History of the State of Maine from its first discovery, A. D. 1602 to The Separation, A. D. 1820, Inclusive. Vol. II
Item:
  • 12582   
Object ID:
  • 000-3-273
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Maine
Creator:
  • Williamson, William D.
Publisher:
  • Cumberland Press. Original by Glazier
Date:
  • 1832
Description:
Facsimile edition; only vol. II is in the collection. The contents are listed chronologically in the Contents section of the front.
12585Maine Beautiful
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Maine
  • Nutting, Wallace
  • Bonanza Books
  • 1924
Maine Beautiful
Item:
  • 12585   
Object ID:
  • 000-16-286
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Maine
Creator:
  • Nutting, Wallace
Publisher:
  • Bonanza Books
Date:
  • 1924
Description:
Author explains that in this volume the text/history is secondary to the pictures, except in the case of the "quaint architecture".
12586Mount Desert: A History
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Street, George E.
  • Houghton, Mifflin and Company
  • 1905
Mount Desert: A History
Item:
  • 12586   
Object ID:
  • 996-115-12
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert
Creator:
  • Street, George E.
Publisher:
  • Houghton, Mifflin and Company
Date:
  • 1905