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13942Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Marine Animals
  • Agassiz, Elizabeth and Alexander
  • Houghton Mifflin
  • 1865
Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates
Item:
  • 13942   
Object ID:
  • 002.60
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Marine Animals
Creator:
  • Agassiz, Elizabeth and Alexander
Publisher:
  • Houghton Mifflin
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Description of Radiates, the Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay, Book marked as belonging to the library of the Harbor Cottages. Inscription on front inside page : Purchased from the proceeds of a concert given by Mr. Hamilton J. Orr of Philadelphia and Mrs. Chas. W. Eliot, July 26, 1890."
9168Harriett Noyes
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • B. F. George
  • c 1860s
Harriett Noyes
Item:
  • 9168   
Object ID:
  • 997-115-277
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • B. F. George
Date:
  • c 1860s
Description:
Harriett Noyes age 50-70. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Ribbons worn at back of head. Full skirt with belt at waist. Buttons down center of bodice, lace collar and small black bow at neck. Trim runs down length of sleeve and around cufs. Seated in chair with arm on covered table. Marked on back, “B.F. George, Photographist, 140 Court Street Boston.
9050Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Book
  • B.F. de Costa
  • 1868
Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert
Item:
  • 9050   
Object ID:
  • 021.02.01
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • B.F. de Costa
Collection:
  • Cowles
Date:
  • 1868
Description:
Copy of Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert by B.F. de Costa. Text of island history to 1868.
12753Bradbury’s Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Religion
  • Bradbury, William B.
  • Henry Young and Company
  • 1867
Bradbury’s Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School
Item:
  • 12753   
Object ID:
  • 996-26-26
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Religion
Creator:
  • Bradbury, William B.
Publisher:
  • Henry Young and Company
Date:
  • 1867
Description:
"A New and Extensive Collection of Music and Hymns. Prepared Expressly for Sabbath Schools, Etc." Inscribed inside front cover: Geo A Somes, C A P somes, 1871. Includes title and first line index.
16404Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Delorraine Higgins
  • 1862
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16404   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Delorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Letter from DeLorraine Higgins from Newport News, VA, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter refers to other local men who were serving in the Civil War. He also refers to the ship, Alabama, being in Frenchmans Bay.
16402Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
  • DeLorraine Higgins
  • 1863
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16402   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
Creator:
  • DeLorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Letter from DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. This letter, written from Baton Rouge, LA, discussed health issues and new marching orders.
16403Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
  • DeLorraine Higgins
  • 1863
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16403   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Other, Health
Creator:
  • DeLorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Letter from DeLorraine Higgins, Civil War soldier, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins, describes weather, his illness and the status of other local soldiers.
16405Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Civil wars
  • DeLorraine Higgins
  • 1862
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16405   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.5
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • DeLorraine Higgins
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Letter written by DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter written from Baton Rouge, LA, refers to picket duty and food rations.
13816Colton and Fitch's Introductory School Geography
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Geography
  • Fitch, George W.
  • Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co.
  • 1866
Colton and Fitch's Introductory School Geography
Item:
  • 13816   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.059
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Geography
Creator:
  • Fitch, George W.
Publisher:
  • Ivison, Phinney, Blakeman & Co.
Date:
  • 1866
Description:
Contains definitions, sections on races and occupations, North America, British Provinces, northern states, southern states, West Indies,Territories, South America, Africa, Asia, Oceanica, Western Europe. Inscribed in front: Charles E Somes, Nov. 14th 1867; other doodles and drawings; married Minnie A (?) Grindle, both of Mt Desert Maine..."both pretty good looking chaps" Name Hamor written on pages in back; also Dellmy. Smith, Dency (?) somes. On exhibit in Somesville, summer 2012. [show more]
14741Treatise on Milch [sic] Cows
  • Publication, Book
  • Guenon, M Francis
  • 1862
Treatise on Milch [sic] Cows
Item:
  • 14741   
Object ID:
  • 008.021.004
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • Guenon, M Francis
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
...whereby the quality and quanity of milk which any cow will give may be accurately determined by observing natural marks or external indications alone; the length of time she will continue to milk, etc. Translated by N. P. Trist With introductory remarks and observations on the cow and the dairy. by John S. Skinner Cover missing.
3502Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Service Record
  • Other, Military officers
  • Illinois State Militia
  • 8/13/1861
Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant
Item:
  • 3502   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1602.c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Service Record
Subject:
  • Other, Military officers
Creator:
  • Illinois State Militia
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 8/13/1861
Description:
One page formal certificate announcing the appointment of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant of the Sixteenth Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. Sample was maternal grandfather of LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.4
9167Chauncy Noyes?
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • John A. Heard
  • c 1860s
Chauncy Noyes?
Item:
  • 9167   
Object ID:
  • 997-116-278
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • John A. Heard
Date:
  • c 1860s
Description:
Chauncy Noyes [leland boy]. Also 3 cent George Washington stamp on back. Unclear if photo was mailed to Chauncy Noyes or if he is subject of photo. Also marked, “John A. Heard 10 Tremont Row Boston. Man dressed in uniform. Balding with long sideburns. Seated with arm on table, curtain to left.
16401Civil War Letter
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Assistance
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Joseph Currier
  • 1863
Civil War Letter
Item:
  • 16401   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.70.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Assistance
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Joseph Currier
Collection:
  • Higgins Genealogy
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
This letter from Joseph Currier, written from Fort Alexander, MD, to a Mr. Higgins is asking for state aid for his impoverished family in Maine. Currier mention that the soldiers have not been paid in six months.
3519Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson
  • Document, Resolution
  • Other, Death
  • Mason, William T
  • 1/3/1862
Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson
Item:
  • 3519   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.8.13
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Resolution
Subject:
  • Other, Death
Creator:
  • Mason, William T
Collection:
  • Richardson Genealogy
Date:
  • 1/3/1862
Description:
Resolution submitted by the Tremont Lodge F.A. Masons for publication regarding the death of Capt. Nathaniel G. Richardson. Consists of three handwritten scraps of paper.
16633Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Mayo, Wilson M
  • 8/4/1865
Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
Item:
  • 16633   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.161.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Mayo, Wilson M
Collection:
  • Mayo Genealogy
Date:
  • 8/4/1865
Description:
Photocopy and transcription of letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer attempting to locate his brother, Isaac Mayo, during Civil War.
11569McNally's System of Geography
  • Publication, Book
  • McNally
  • 1866
McNally's System of Geography
Item:
  • 11569   
Object ID:
  • 020.22.03
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • McNally
Collection:
  • Library
Date:
  • 1866
Description:
McNally, McNally's System of Geography. (New York: A.S. Barnes, 1866).
3733Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864
  • Object, Data Processing, Digital Videodisc
  • National Archives
  • 1860 ca
Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864
Item:
  • 3733   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.36B.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Data Processing, Digital Videodisc
Creator:
  • National Archives
Date:
  • 1860 ca
Description:
A DVD containing records of the military service of John Gilley from 1860-1864. Copies of the original records from the US National Archives. This set of records were obtained during the research conducted by Tim Garrity, 2005. See media tab for a .pdf file that includes all records of Gilley. The DVD includes three files of scans unrelated to Gilley. The DVD file that corresponds to the records herein is named "timgarrity.pdf"
3732Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death
  • Object, Data Processing, Digital Videodisc
  • National Archives
  • 1864 ca
Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death
Item:
  • 3732   
Object ID:
  • 013.FIC.36B.20
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Data Processing, Digital Videodisc
Creator:
  • National Archives
Date:
  • 1864 ca
Description:
A DVD that contains records of John Gilley, related to a widow's pension and death, and documents related to his widow, Lorinda Gilley. Files copied from original records in the National Archives. This set of records were obtained during the research conducted by Tim Garrity, 2005. See media tab for a .pdf file that includes all records of Gilley.
13631Auto-Biography of Lemuel Norton: Including an account of his early life...
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Baptist churches
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Printers
  • Other, Religion
  • Other, Seal Cove
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Norton, Lemuel
  • Advertiser Steam Job Printing Office
  • 1861
Auto-Biography of Lemuel Norton: Including an account of his early life...
Item:
  • 13631   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.147
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Baptist churches
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Printers
  • Other, Religion
  • Other, Seal Cove
  • Other, Shipwrecks
Creator:
  • Norton, Lemuel
Publisher:
  • Advertiser Steam Job Printing Office
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • 1861
Description:
An account of his early life--two years in a printing office--eleven years at sea, in which he was twice shipwrecked, and experienced several narrow escapes from death. Also his Christian experience and labors in the Gospel ministry. Page 137 begins his account of time on Mt. Desert. Published in Portland [Maine] by advertising steam job printing office, Horace C. Little, printer.
13850The Public Life of John Brown; with an auto-biography of his childhood and youth.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Brown, John
  • Other, History
  • Redpath, James
  • Thayer and Eldridge
  • 1860.
The Public Life of John Brown; with an auto-biography of his childhood and youth.
Item:
  • 13850   
Object ID:
  • 996-157-15
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Brown, John
  • Other, History
Creator:
  • Redpath, James
Publisher:
  • Thayer and Eldridge
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • 1860.
9199Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • State of Illinois
  • 8/22/1864
Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen
Item:
  • 9199   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1605.a-h
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
Creator:
  • State of Illinois
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 8/22/1864
Description:
Deed transferring a lot in the town of Bushness, Illinois. Letter to LaRue with photos (xerox copies) of family members asking if she could identify any of them. There are also some family geneology notes. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.67.13
12102Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
  • Thomas, S. J.
  • 1864
Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
Item:
  • 12102   
Object ID:
  • 008.006.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
Creator:
  • Thomas, S. J.
Collection:
  • S. J. Thomas
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
Eden, 12th Feb. '64 Dear Sir, As you are one of the Democratic Town Committee and as the time for our March meeting is approaching, I will suggest that we have a Caucus here for consultation, the last Saturday of the month 27th at such hour as you think best- If Saturday should be too stormy then on the Tuesday following- Perhaps it may be best to pass the word ? ? ? to get a good attendence without notifying publicly- Please let me know your mind the matter and soon as you can. Truely Yours, S. J. Thomas *Town meetings took place in March) [show more]
9173Laura or Sue Cushman
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • Unknown
  • c 1860s
Laura or Sue Cushman
Item:
  • 9173   
Object ID:
  • 997-109-271
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • Unknown
Date:
  • c 1860s
Description:
Marked Sue Cushman written on front, Laura Cushman written on reverse.Woman age 18-30 standing, hand on pedestal in photographer’s studio. Wearing full dress with hope skirt. Dark fabric with full sleeves. Black decorative trim runing down each side of skirt fron and joining row of points along hem. Trim also on cuff and upper arm. White collar and black bow at neck. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Wearing small hat or ribbon on back of head. [show more]
5091Adaline Clark
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1860-1868
Adaline Clark
Item:
  • 5091   
Object ID:
  • 001.59.63
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Unknown
Collection:
  • Fernald Photo Collection
Date:
  • 1860-1868
Description:
portrait of woman in long dark, full skirt (possibly hoopskirt) with edging at trim and dark cape-type top. Dark hair pulled back into snood. Holding onto back of wooden chair with right hand. Inscription on back reads “Adaline Clark.”
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.