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11361Letter to M.L. Allen from E.J. Morrison, M.D
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • ND
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from E.J. Morrison, M.D. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, Old accession **0439
11356Letter to M.L. Allen from A.W. Page, of Bucksport
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • 4/28/?
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from A.W. Page, of Bucksport. April 28, no year. In reference to Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Mr. Page claims not to be in politics. Previously archived as object Id 011.FIC.41.1, Old accession **0445
11351Letter to M.L. Allen from P.W. Richardson, of McKinley, April 24, 1907
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Politicians
  • Other, Politics
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from P.W. Richardson, of McKinley, April 24, 1907. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0452
11343Letter to M.L. Allen from Wm. Geo. Sargent, of Castine. March 24, 1908
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from Wm. Geo. Sargent, of Castine. March 24, 1908. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0460
11336Letter to M.L. Allen from B.T. Sowd, of Ellsworth
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • ND
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from B.T. Sowd, of Ellsworth. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0468
11332Letter to M.L. Allen from O.W. Tapley, of Ellsworth
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Politics
  • ND
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from O.W. Tapley, of Ellsworth. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0472
11396Letter to M.L. Allen from M. Franklin, dealer in dry goods and carpets,1907
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from M. Franklin, dealer in dry goods and carpets. April 12, 1907. In reference his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old Accession #**0403
9309Letter from Chas. F. Paine of Bar Harbor to M.L. Allen. April 19, 1907.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Politics
Description:
Letter from Chas. F. Paine of Bar Harbor to M.L. Allen. April 19, 1907. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0984
19171Letter to M.L. Allen from Frank W. Lunt
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • ND
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from Frank W. Lunt. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0440
12370Mt. Desert Bridge Correspondence
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Description:
Proxies for 1900 annual meeting: appointment of K.K. Thompson by A.P. Niswell; Henrietta T. Nickles; J.E. Thompson; Edward Lurvey; D.S. Foster; A.S. Scott; Sarah F. Thompson; Virginia C. Thompson. Letter to Mr. Somes, President of Board of Directors of the Mount Desert Bridge Corp. from E.M. Hamor re record-keeping. Telegram to Mr. John W. Somes from Benjamin Plummer of Main Belting Co. of Philadelphia re sending check. Letter from Whitcomb, Hayes and Co. of Ellsworth accompanying check for damages to bridge by Tug "Little Round Top" Letter from Whitcomb, Hayes and Co. of Ellsworth to John W. Somes regarding descrepancy in amount of check for bridge damage. Letter from Reuben of Trenton to Mr. Somes re shingles and [bord] purchased. Financial statement for Mount Desert Bridge Co. On reverse a list of Board Members: John W. Somes, President; E. M. Hamor, Treasurer; Mrs. A.C. Thompson, Treasurer; C.A. Thompson, agent; T.S. Somes, Mount Desert; John J. Somes, Mt. Desert; E.M. Hamor, West Eden; John L. Thompson, Providence, R.I., Mrs. A.C. Thompson, Trenton. Letter from John A. Peters, lawyer of Ellsworth, to John W. Somes regarding a claim by H.L. Baker of Boston for injury to a yacht on July 19, 1909 having been informed by Mr. Deasy of possible suit. Letter from H.L. Baker to Deasy and Lynam of Bar Harbor re circumstances leading to claim for damages to his boat. Letter from Deasy and Lynam of Bar Harbor to John A. Peters re claim of damage to boat of H.L. Baker. Includes note to Deasy and Lynam from H.L. Baker asking for settlement; notes that case was thrown out of court. Letter from John A. Peters to John W. Somes re H.L. Baker's claim of damage to his boat. Envelope addressed to John W. Somes from C.A. Thompson which contans bill for lumber. Notice to the proprietors of the Mount Desert Bridge Corp. of the annual meeting on second Mon. of July by John J. Somes. Letter from F.S. Thompson, President and Manager of Beaver Belting Co. of Chicago to John W. Somes requesting transfer of stock to D. Shephard Thompson in accordance of the will of Josephine Thompson. Balance of letter is friendly remembrance of friends and Mt. Desert childhood. Appointment of J.A. Somes as proxy by Blanche Somes Colwell, and by J.S. Heath. Notice of 1914 annual meeting by Abraham J. Somes, clerk of Boston. Letter to Paul D. Sargeant, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission, Augusta, Maine, from Chas. L. Shand of Bar Harbor expressing concern about poor condition of bridge at Mt. Desert Narrows and urging actions to replace. Letter to C.H. Gilman from Mt. Desert Bridge Engineer regarding enclosed sketch of lighting for drawbridge. Copy. Letter to L.B. Googins from Mt. Desert Bridge Engineer regarding materials for bridge and using stone from old bridge. Copy. Letter to Attorney Carl H. Gilman from R.D. Ewell of Marine Manufacturing and Supply Co., New Brunswick, NJ, re prices on lamps for steel swing drawbridge. Letter to Carl H. Gilman from Winthrop Slade, general superintendent of the Boston Bridge Works, re installation of Mt. Desert Narrows Bridge. Letter to State Hwy. Commission from Melville Allen, chairman, office of County Commissioners, Hancock Co., requesting information regarding progress on the Mt. Desert Narrows Bridge. Letter to Chas. L. Shand, Chariman, Trustees Mount Desert Districk from Chief Engineer re matters of the bridge which are in hands of attorney general. Letter to/from A.C.T. to Mr. Somes re amount and option to Mr. D.S. Foster. Letter to L.B. Jones, bridge engineer, from Carl H. Gilman, inspector of State Highway Commission re wires crossing bridge. Letter to L.B. Jones, bridge engineer, from Carl H. Gilman, inspector of State highway commission staging progress on material for earth core approaches. Mrs. Annie E. Thompson, owner of the property north of the bridge, agreed to sell fill material. Letter to C.N. Thompson of Cyr Brothers Co. from the bridge inspector re rental property of Annie E. Thompson to the north of the Mt. Desert Bridge. Also discusses hay harvesting rights. [show more]
16631Letters to Jean Mayo-Lakatos
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Van Maanen, RCJ
Description:
Letter from Leiden, Holland, archives regarding genealogy of Rev. John Mayo
16428Letter regarding Harriet Seavey Somes and her Letter regarding Family of Harriet Seavey Somes
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Anne Griswold Tyng
Description:
Handwritten letter from Anne Griswold Tyng to Anne ? regarding Somes genealogy, particularly the family of Harriet Seavey Somes.
16420Letter Regarding History of Center and Other Mount Desert Island Villages
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Lyda Noyes
Description:
Two page letter describes Noyes' memories from her youth in Center (section of Tremont) on Mount Desert Island. Noyes mentions marriage of Isaiah Ober to Mary Somes, daughter of Lewis Somes. Several landmarks in Center are mentioned.
16400Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Food
  • Other, Health
  • Other, Weapons
  • DeLorraine Higgins
Description:
Letter from DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, Benjamin Higgins. This Civil War soldier discusses the poor conditions under which the soldiers are living, the combat and weapons.
3872Correspondence on Eviction and Trespass of William Gilley on Baker's Island
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Evictions
  • Other, Trespass
Description:
Letter by W.B. Franklin Dec 10, 1853, 2 p Letter, W.B. Franklin , Oct 8, 1855, 2 p. law suit dropped against Elisha Gilsey [sic] and Joseph Gilsey [sic] Gilley Memo Trespasses, etc by E.S.G (no name) , Dec 12, 1891, 2p Letter by C.S. Hamlin, Nov 5 1896, re title of the lighthouse for eviction Letter by Issac Dyer, US Attorney to Attorney General, explanation of ownership of Baker's Island, building of schoolhouse, Mar 11, 1898, 3 p. Letter by John Griggs, Atty Gen, Mar 18, 1898, 3 p. Referring to letter from Justice Dept on Nov 5, 1898 Letter by Grimsby McHarg, Acting Sec Dept of Commerce and Labor indicating satisfaction that boat landing is used in common by the public and the government, May 6, 1909 Reproduced from National Archives [show more]
14765Letter from Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums to MDI Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Marius Peladeau
Description:
Letter from Peladeau representing the Maine League of Historical Societies and Museums to Mrs. Alexander of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society commending the Society on the quality of its newsletter.
9371Correspondence between Cameron and Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Publishers
Description:
Letters Dec 19, 1956, Jan 10, 1957, and Jan 23, 1957 between Cameron and Spiker regarding the Elijah manuscript. She is writing about a real person Elijah Lovejoy, Presbyterian minister in Alton Illinois , killed by a proslavery mob, but fictionalizing it. Spiker is sending the manuscript to Jack Cameron. Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.11, **1299
9361Letters regarding article on Patuxent
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Conservation of natural resources
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, magazine article
Description:
Frontiers will publish her article on Patuxent providing Spiker with $35. Request pictures for the articles. Unscanned letter, July 16, 1959. on pictures that might be useful for the article from AL. Nelson Acting Director of Patuxent Previously archived as object Ids 012.FIC.023.20, **1313
9360Letters from readers praising articles
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Beech Hill
  • Other, Seal Cove
Description:
Letters from readers of Bar Harbor Times praising her articles, Ruth S Masterman (2p) scanned, 2 letters from Bertha M. Blanchard, 1 4 pages, other 3 pages. All hand written. Letter from Blanchard discusses Beech Hill cemetery. She believes there is a cemetery with Carters in it on Beech Hill. Homes of Mrs. Virginia Richardson, Miss Williams. Related to John Gilley, Grandmother Mason Another Mrs. Blanchard spent honeymoon at Atherton Place. Has an aunt who married Delonius Atherton; Letter from Fank O Alley (handwritten) asking how spots got their names Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.21, **1305, **1308, **1312 [show more]
9356request assistance publishing
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Family trees
  • Other, Publishers
Description:
Mildred Masterman is requesting LaRue Spiker's assistance in getting a book published, the Power of Mountains. Spiker indicates she'd be happy to read but the Bar Harbor Times doesn't publish excerpts of books (not scanned). Masterman tells Lurvey history Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.042.01
9349Selling pics
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Downeast Animal Welfare, Inc
Description:
Correspondence with AP regarding selling pictures of five generations of Somes and one of Miss Washburn working on the Friendship sloop. One letter Spiker is asking for payment she has not yet recieved. Two pages are halfsheets. Reverse side of letter to AP requesting payment for the negatives. Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.08, **1332, **1334
9338Letter of Support for Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Letter to the Editor
  • nd
Description:
In response to a letter to the Editor criticizing spiker Ruby Cameron writes to support her. The letter to the Editor she is responding to is called Threat and Promise. Cameron was a nurse to well to do people Previoulsy archived as 012.FIC.042.19, **1355
1481Christmas card, note from Grace Frick
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Christmas cards
  • Other, Play
  • Other, Poem
  • nd
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Grace discusses Copenhagen . Sends a picture frame and an accompanying poem that she liked by John Marston from What you will. Begins "I was a scholar.." Previously Archived as 012.FIC.042.20, **1354
9337Letter to Joe Lyford from LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Writing
  • nd
Description:
Explains reasons for resignation. Wants to write a novel, stay here. Looking for grants to support her writing. She's done the research on Elijah Lovejoy. Paper wanted to focus mostly on Bar Harbor and not the island. Perhaps wants to start and island weekly. Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.21, **1356
4568Valentine Day cards
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card, Holiday Card
  • Other, Valentines
Description:
Heart shaped Valentine card with three bluebirds painted on it and a small, red, heart-shaped sticker with cupid on it. On the back, written in cursive, is, “From Charles, to Irene”.