Description: Letter and attached explanation from Samuel Elliot Morison to Mrs. Marjorie Hayward regarding the question as to whether Jame Montgomery had the title of Lady.
Description: Two double sided typewritten sheets containing carbon copies of letters to bidding contractors on new museum building for MDI Historical Society. Letters inform contractors that a contractor had been chosen.
Description: Letter from Nelson F. Goodwin to Robert Heffner May 3, 1994 about the Somesville bridge construction. The letter also includes a copy of the plans for the footbridge.
Description: Letter from MDI Historical Society secretary, Winfield Sprague, to Helen Fernald notifying her of her appointment as a charter member of the Society.
Description: Letter from the MDI Historical Society secretary, Winfield Sprague, to Ada Leland, notifying her of her appointment as a charter member of the Society.
Description: Letter from Society secretary, Winfield Sprague, notifying Thalia Nutting of appointment as a charter member of the MDI HIstorical Society.
Description: Letter from MDI Historical Society secretary, Chadbourne Gilpatric, to Virginia Somes Sanderson, notifying her of her election as Honorary Director of the Society.
Description: Reply from Nancy Long of the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art to Anne Mazlich concerning the Louis Tiffany painting "My Family in Somesville." See 023.FIC.43
Description: Eight-page, hand-written letter and poems from C.E. Oak (?) to Mrs. Somes. Letter was among objects that had been given to the Somesville Union Church.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Description: Undated note from postmaster, Millbridge, Maine, to Mr. Fernald indicating that a Mr. Cole came and paid the note and that there was no expense for registering the letter.
Description: Ralph E. Pumphrey writes regarding a letter LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas sent to the Council of Social Agencies. Pumphrey believes Spiker ignored the established legal channels in appealing her case by distributing a public statement. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Harold B. Tharp, Mrs. Boyd I. Miller, Carl R. Dortch, Mrs. Marvin E. Curle, Sidney Cahn, Michael F. McCaffrey, Philip Adler Jr., Lionel F. Artis, Murray A. Auerbach, Irene C. Boughton, Volney M. Brown, Agnes Connor, Mrs. Frank H. Fairchild, Russell W. Galloway, Mrs. John K. Goodwin, Henry M. Graham, Mrs. Walter S. Greenough, Mary Houk, Robert E. Jewett, Gerald F. Kempf, Bertha Leming, Mrs. Montgomery S. Lewis, Mrs. Colby E. Moody, Mrs. John M. Moore, Joseph E. Palmer, Edwin G. Plum, James Shaw, Thomas M. Tobin [show more]
Description: Raymond writes to his mother from Camp De Souge, Bordeaux, Fr. Raymond starts by talking about how it is expected that they will leave camp in February. Next, he writes about how his regiment
Description: 1 typed page Letter to Charles Eliot asking if the author will ever be able to see the Champlain Society mateials. Also talks about an upcoming event with Archibald Cox.
Description: Letter written March 28, 1897 by A.J. Robinson to Raymond P. Somes (1893-1983) expressing hope that Raymond is being good and that he'll grow up to be a nice boy and remember his grandfather by this letter.
Description: Roosevelt asks about conditions in Rev. Perry's community and expresses concern about the new Social Security Legislation "just enacted" and about administering the Works Program. Perry was the minister of the SWH Congregational Church from 1930-1938.
Description: Letter from Dana Rowe to MDI Historical Museum requesting information to clarify Mayo genealogy. Reference to Joseph and Ruth Mayo of Eastham, MA, and Mount Desert. Original and 1 copy.