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| 3902 | Village Improvement Society, Somesville |
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Description: Letters from students and teachers thanking for money for film; from Mr. Manter of the Somesville and Mount Desert Larger Parish for money to buy record player, fromo Ezra and Myra Richardson for $100.00 check, from Pilgrim Fellowship for repair and tuning of piano at firehouse, dance records, and a blackboard | |||
| 4008 | state highway commission |
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| 17364 | Spiker, LaRue |
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Description: Second page of Letter (unknown addressee) from LaRue Spiker. In reference to Guardians of the Gods, a non-fiction work which LaRue Spiker is considering writing. | |||
| 16969 | Personal correspondence of Somesville residents |
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Description: -Letters re death of John Higgins, son of Elliot Higgins, killed in NYC by runaway horses (1844); -"old-timers" in Somesville (1940); -from Daniel Somes to unknown woman, perhaps his later wife (1827); -Wm. Hamor to Mr. Somes re disapproval of dancing school (184?) & another re deaths of Lot and Paul Somes from scarlet fever (1853?); -from Susan Trask to "child" re death of "litell Harry [?], 1842; -from Andrew J. Frisbee, adopted son of Abraham Somes, re death of first wife(1851?), and to Mr. Somes re death of Billy (1852); -from Hattie Somes to Grandpa (1877); -from Mr. Heath to Rev. George E. Street (1903); -from Harriet Somes to Aunt Mary re baby sister Blanche (18?9); -from Dell to Hattie (1921) and to Harriet (1928); -to Harriet from Harry S. re selling privilege on land (1944); about Ed, brought home from Boston, by Florence Gray (1959); -from Jacob Somes to brother re legislative session concering railroad (1842). [show more] | ||||
| 16617 | Overseers of the Poor |
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Description: Letters (1864, 1865) from John Somes and John Noyes to overseers of the poor in Palmyra, Georgetown, Harrington, requesting that these towns take their "paupers" back and defray the costs which "have already arisen." Letter to T.S. Somes re ceremony that may have been invalid, noting that he can "make Robinson take care of her if he is responsible." Request to Mr. Hamor for bread from Jacob Lunt Letter (1868) from Parker Bridge of Swans Island concerning a boy living with him whom he can no longer care for and whose mother he has written to come and get him. Includes records of bonds and accounts. [show more] | |||
| 12653 | Note re payment for registered letter |
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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. | |||
| 12370 | Mt. Desert Bridge Correspondence |
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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] | |||
| 11733 | Mount Desert Development Corporation |
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Description: Business correspondence to and from Sheldon Goldthwait of the Bar Harbor Banking and Trust Company with various correspondents related to the Mount Desert Development Corporation, 1954-1963. Documents include December 1962 Park Service rejection of a potential ski resort in Acadia Park due to poor economic prospects, impacts on the park, and a lack of snow. | ||||
| 3901 | Mallory to VIS letter re playground boundary |
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Description: Grading of schoolhouse playground extended into Mallory property. | ||
| 2925 | Letters to Northeast Harbor Golf Club Subscribers |
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Description: March 3, 1999 Letter- Informing members of the outcome and history of the litigation between the club and former president Nancy Harris. May 1, 2002 Letter- Reminding member of golf club rules concerning the pace of play, Other notes on what they plan to do to limit congestion on the course during busy times. January 20, 2004 Letter- informing members on construction improvements and the information on the capital campaign. (2 copies one letter missing page 2) January 15, 2005 Letter- Noting the amount of money raised by the club for the Water Company Land Project administered by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Outcome of the visit from the Greens Section of the USGA, reminder to send in dues. April 11, 2005 Letter- Reminder that dues are due by April 20th and membership form February 2007 Letter- Reminder that memberships are due, Report about the new Greens Cpmmittee, Drainage improvements to course holes, purchase of right of way along abutting properties, notice from NEH Golf Club Membership Committee on Junior Subscribers. February 5, 2008 Letter- Completion of course drainage improvements, Board of Directors converting from a Taxable C Corporation to a not-for -profit, Membership Corporation, notes on Clubhouse staff, request for donations. February 3, 2009 Letter- Suspention of projects slated for 2009, structure of play reducing congestion, request that membership dues be sent in soon. February 2010 Letter- Improvement projects for 2010, mention of returning staff, 2010 Guest policy, list of comments heard about the club/course, list of projects undertaken by Grounds Crew in the off season. [show more] | ||||
| 9361 | Letters regarding article on Patuxent |
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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 | |||
| 3557 | Letters From Members to NEHGC, Folder #2 |
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Description: 1. Letter from Joseph G. Fogg to Nancy Harris with enclosed donation, December 4th, 1987. 2. Letter from William R. Wister, Jr. to the Northeast Harbor Golf Club with encolsed donation, December 21st, 1988. | ||||
| 13492 | Letters between James M. Parker and sister, Letitia Parker |
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Description: Letters and correspondence between James M. Parker and his sister, Letitia A. Parker, between 1861 and 1864. There are a total of 18 letters plus one (1) letter in shorthand. Additional items include two (2) tintype photos and one (1) printed advertisement for metallic collars. A copy of a photo of James Parker from Photo Box #30 is also in the archival box, along with a typewritten transcript of the original letters. | ||||
| 11326 | Letter to Virginia Chadbourne Gilpatric from Winfield A. Sprague, 1979 |
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Description: Letter to Virginia Chadbourne Gilpatric from Winfield A. Sprague Secretary of MDI Historical Society. December 10, 1979. In reference to appointment honorary membership status in recognition of her work for the Society. | |||
| 12103 | Letter to Mrs. Somes |
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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. | ||
| 11343 | Letter to M.L. Allen from Wm. Geo. Sargent, of Castine. March 24, 1908 |
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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 | |||
| 11351 | Letter to M.L. Allen from P.W. Richardson, of McKinley, April 24, 1907 |
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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 | |||
| 11332 | Letter to M.L. Allen from O.W. Tapley, of Ellsworth |
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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 | ||
| 11396 | Letter to M.L. Allen from M. Franklin, dealer in dry goods and carpets,1907 |
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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 | |||
| 19171 | Letter to M.L. Allen from Frank W. Lunt |
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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 | ||
| 11361 | Letter to M.L. Allen from E.J. Morrison, M.D |
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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 | ||
| 11336 | Letter to M.L. Allen from B.T. Sowd, of Ellsworth |
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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 | ||
| 11356 | Letter to M.L. Allen from A.W. Page, of Bucksport |
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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 | ||
| 11382 | Letter to M.L. Allen from A. Hill of West Gouldsboro. April 25, 1907. |
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Description: Letter to M.L. Allen from A. Hill of West Gouldsboro. April 25, 1907. In reference to his support Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. old accession **0417 | |||
| 9337 | Letter to Joe Lyford from LaRue Spiker |
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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 |
