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8978Bubbles Pond with horse and carriages
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bubbles
  • Other, Carriages & coaches
  • Other, Lakes & ponds
  • Unknown
  • c. 1890
Description:
Framed photo of Bubbles Pond, c. 1890. Carriage and horses with 2 or 3 passengers. Electric wires and poles visible. Margaret Spear (donor) had added note: "W. J. Walton, v. 92
9196John Dwight & Co. baking soda advertising card,1894
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, Farms
  • 1894
Description:
1.5” x 2.75” picture of two Durham cows. The back explains that a complete set of the pictures can be obtained by sending in three labels from one pound packages of “John Dwight & Co.” baking soda. There is also a description of Durham cows. It is marked, “Hugh School 1894” in pencil. Prviously archived as 016.FIC.001.3.b, Accession # **1536
4323Hoyt’s German Cologne Ladies Calendar
  • Document, Calendar
  • Other, Advertising
  • 1890
Description:
“Ladies Perfumed Calendar 1890, Compliments of E.W. Hoyt & Co., Proprietors of Hoyt’s German Cologne and Rubifoam, Lowell, Mass.” is printed on one side with a picture of flowers and floating calendar pages. On the back is an advertisement for “Hoyt’s German Cologne” and “Rubifoam” for the teeth, “For Sale by Fernald Bros., Mt. Desert Maine.” Previously archived as object id 016.FIC.001.16.f
4322Hoyt’s German Cologne Ladies Calendar
  • Document, Calendar
  • Other, Advertising
  • 1891
Description:
Advertising card with a picture of a little girl on it - “Perfumed With Hoyt’s German Cologne, The Most Fragrant and Lasting of All Perfumes. Use Rubifoam for the Teeth. Deliciously Flavored.” On the back are small calendar pages for 1891 and a paragraph about the cologne and Rubifoam, “For sale by A.I. Holmes, S.W. Harbor, Maine”. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.16.d
4321Hoyt’s German Cologne Ladies Calendar
  • Document, Calendar
  • Other, Advertising
  • 1891
Description:
Advertising card with a picture of a little girl on it - “Perfumed With Hoyt’s German Cologne, The Most Fragrant and Lasting of All Perfumes. Use Rubifoam for the Teeth. Deliciously Flavored.” On the back are small calendar pages for 1891 and a paragraph about the cologne and Rubifoam, “For sale by Fernald Bros., Mt. Desert, Me.” Previoulsy archived as 016.FIC.001.16.a
11354Letter to M.L. Allen from C.E. Parker, of Bucksport. April 20, 1897
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • 4/20/1897
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from C.E. Parker, of Bucksport. April 20, 1897. In reference to Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Parker is not ready to pledge support. Previously archived as object id 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0448
11368Letter to M.L. Allen from F.P. Musiet, of Blue Hill. November 4, 1897
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • 11/4/1897
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from F.P. Musiet, of Blue Hill. November 4, 1897. In reference to his support for Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Previously archived as 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0432
14448Men's/Women's Lockers, Elevation of Check Room, Kebo Valley Club, Comm No. 140, Sheet No. 7
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Locker rooms
  • Other, Sports & recreation facilities
  • Savage, Fred L.
  • September 6, 1899
Description:
Men's/Women's Lockers, Elevation of Check Room, Kebo Valley Club, Comm No. 140, Sheet No. 7
14449East, West, South, North Elevations,Kebo Valley Club, Comm No. 140, Sheet No. 2
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Elevations
  • Savage, Fred L.
  • August 29, 1899
Description:
East, West, South, North Elevations/Kebo Valley Club, Comm No. 140, Sheet No. 2
17447Times Past
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Organizations
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Clubs
  • 6/14/1899
Description:
Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times, . Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 6/10/1999. Detailed description of the history and geography of Kebo Golf Club.
14032Stuart's Atlas of the State of Maine <*Company> <*Address1> <*Address2> <*City>, <*State> <*Zip> Dear : Stuart's Atlas of the State of Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Atlas
  • Other, Counties
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, History
  • Other, Maine
  • Other, Resorts
  • Other, Stats
  • J.H. Stuart & Co.
  • 1892-3
Description:
Including statistics and descriptions of its history, educational system, geology, rail roads, natural resources, summer resorts and manufacturing interests, compile and drawn from official plans and actual surveys.
14736A Virginia Cousin & Bar Harbor Tales
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Harrison, Mrs. Burton
  • Lamson Wolffe and Co.
  • 1895
12584John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
Description:
Originally published in the Century Magazine; the author knew John Gilley well and appreciated his hard work clearing fields, building dwellings, fished, raised a family, etc. He was a "hard-working, stout hearted man".
12874John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
Description:
Originally an article in the Century Magazine, published 50 years prior. this work tells the story of John Gilley, who " by hard toil cleared fields, built dwellings, fished on forgotten waters, reared families and...managed schools and churches and administered self-governing communities." Gilley was born on Cranberry Island and lived most of his life on Baker's Island.
17152John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mt. Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
Description:
Biography of John Gilley
17012Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - notice of dividend
  • Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement
  • Other, Bridges
  • 1/11/1895
Description:
Printed statement with envelope of semi-annual dividend by K.K. Thompson, Treasurer.
17634Higgins, Eben to Somes, John W.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • 7/14/1897
Description:
Letter to John W. Somes from Eben L. Higgins regarding minutes of the Bridge meeting 7/13/1896.
8989Mount Desert Tavern
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Unknown
  • c 1870 - 1890
Description:
Historic Mount Desert Tavern, also know as, the Mount Desert House. Tall sign post on front lawn. Mount Desert House sign partially cut out of picture. Lattice work fence leads to front door. Shutters on front windows shut. Two men standing near front door. Two men in front of lattice work. Several men and boys stand around large wagon with horse. Shadow visible in foreground. Negative for 97-342-507.
7391Street Scene Somesville
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1891
Description:
Three similar white buildings in row. Small Selectmen’s Building close by. First Higgins store, middle house now gone. Picture shows Chas. Bordeau and Party, boarders at the Central House. People on steps. Mr. Harison, C.J. Hall, A.J. Whiting, J.J. Somes, R.G. Salisbury. First building has covered porch with people standing on steps. Second building no porch, third building similar porch. Open carriage drawn by two horses. Telephone poles and wires visible. 4 copies, a-d [show more]
7392Street Scene Somesville
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1891
Description:
Three similar white buildings in row. Small Selectmen’s Building close by. First Higgins store, middle house now gone. Picture shows Chas. Bordeau and Party, boarders at the Central House. People on steps. Mr. Harison, C.J. Hall, A.J. Whiting, J.J. Somes, R.G. Salisbury. First building has covered porch with people standing on steps. Second building no porch, third building similar porch. Open carriage drawn by two horses. Telephone poles and wires visible. 4 copies, a-d [show more]
7393Street Scene in Somesville
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1891
Description:
Three similar white buildings in row. Small Selectmen’s Building close by. First Higgins store, middle house now gone. Picture shows Chas. Bordeau and Party, boarders at the Central House. People on steps. Mr. Harison, C.J. Hall, A.J. Whiting, J.J. Somes, R.G. Salisbury. First building has covered porch with people standing on steps. Second building no porch, third building similar porch. Open carriage drawn by two horses. Telephone poles and wires visible. 4 copies, a-d [show more]
12347Mount Desert House
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • unknown
  • 1890c.
Description:
Mount Desert house taken from across road. Two black horses with carriage in front of house, one man seated in carriage. Crowd of people out front. Woman and man in doorway, woman and two children standing on steps, three men standing and one seated. Large flagpole to left with “Mt. Desert House, 1888” sign on it. Picket fence running along right side of lawn. Most shutters are open, except for two windows in middle nearest chimney. This print has been attributed to W.H. Ballard, but the photo is probably too early for Ballard to have taken it. Also known as Mount Desert Tavern. [show more]
14583Somes House Inn
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • Places, Landscape
  • 1894
Description:
Somes House Inn, Somesville. Road in foreground. Trees line drive to cottage. Two connected three-story white clapboard buildings. On left - wrap around porch with lattice work and steps going down the left side. Two dormers and one chimney. On right - Porch on front with lattice work. Two chimneys. Horse and buggy in front of steps. Person on porch. Marked 1894 on back. Duplicate: 997-311-476, Photo Album #1, p.9
5486Somes House Inn, c. 1895
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • Places, Landscape
  • Unknown
  • 1895
Description:
Somes House Inn, Somesville. Trees line drive to cottage. View of Inn from Main street Somesville. End of Inn visible, side of covered porch and latticework. Somes House Sign above first floor windows. Board sidewalk in foreground. Somes Cove in background. To the right, A.J. Whiting’s Store, later Port-In-A-Storm bookstore, then Frenchman's Bay Gallery. Schooner at the wharf. Marked 1895 on back. This photo is also a slide that was used in the Somesville Bicentenial and can be found on Row 2 Unit 2 Shelf 4 Slide Box 1. [show more]
9054Houses on Main Street Somesville
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Buildings
  • Places, Landscape
  • Unknown
  • c 1890s
Description:
Houses on Main street Somesville. Somes Cove in foreground. Marked, “Somes Cove, Mt. Desert” in lower right corner. House on left is historic Lewis Somes house. See same photo. on p. 8, Album #1 (997-306-471)