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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
12082History of Someville Museum by Marie Bordeaux Allen -1958
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Woman's Club
  • Allen, Marie Bordeaux
  • 1958
Description:
Composition on Someville Museum by Marie Bordeaux Allen -1958 Mentions many names in relationship to the museum. States at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. John Allen Somes on June 19th, 1929, the Woman's Club decided to sponsor the Mount Desert Historical Society and find a location for the museum. Decided to invite other Woman's Clubs. Mr John A. Somes offered a building holding the colllection, the former Selectmen's office Discussion of Dr. Kittredge practice. His saddle bags and his English Bullseye watch, and a drawing of Sarah Kittredge were in the museum Titled "What Interests Me Most and Why". Envelpe from Allan to Mrs. Marjory Hayward [show more]
9005My Class 1952-1953
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Alston Studios
  • 1952-1953
Description:
Small album containing portraits of 5th grade students. Cover marked, “ A Teacher’s Memories, My Class in 1952-1953. In lower right hand corner, Alston Studios logo. First page, eight portraits. Written on top, “Teacher Ruby Higgins, Grades 5+6, Somesville School. Page two, eight portraits. Back page, three portraits. None identified. (3 Photographs)
7154Construction of the largest dragger by tonnage series
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1952
Description:
This fourth in the building series is a view of the inside construction. Significant progress has been made in this photo from the third in the series. Temporary braces are holding the framing in place.
7155Construction of the largest dragger by tonnage series
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1952
Description:
This is the third in the series depicting the construction of the largest dragger by tonnage. It looks like it's the shaping of the keel and there are four curved pieces of wood in place, the frames.
7156Construction of "largest dragger by tonnage"
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1953
Description:
This photo is one of a series depicting the steps of constructing the largest dragger by tonnage. In this picture, there is a crane to the left and the bow of the "Silas McLoon" on the right. Ralph Stanley said the Silas McLoon was a wet well lobster smack. Her hold was full of holes so they kept the lobsters in water. Silas was bought by Beal and Bunker in the 1950's. They plugged up all the holes and used her to carry hake which they bought at Cranberry Island and took the hake to Vinalhaven to the canning factory. Buster Rice of Cranberry Island was Captain at that time. This was about 1953. [show more]
8413Portrait of women
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Portrait paintings
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of four color negatives of paintings, two each of same woman. Subjects unknown. Artist signed painting as Marie Lou------
8424Robert Morse model bird: Road Runner
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Models
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1956
Description:
Color negative of carved bird model of a road runner. Carved by Roberrt Morse
8425Robert Morse model bird: Great Horned Owl
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Models
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1956
Description:
Color negative of carved bird model of a great horned owl. Carved by Roberrt Morse
8426Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8427Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8428Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8429Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8430Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8431Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8432Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8433Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8434Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8435Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8436Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8437Negative of Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat and two signed petitions
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Margaret Chase Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
8448Robert Morse model bird: Snowy Owl
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Models
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1956
Description:
Color negative of carved bird model of a snowy owl. Carved by Roberrt Morse
8489Portrait of women
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Portrait paintings
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of four color negatives of paintings, two each of same woman. Subjects unknown. Artist signed painting as Marie Lou------
8490Robert Morse model bird: Blue Heron
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Models
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1956
Description:
Color negative of carved bird model of a blue heron. Carved by Roberrt Morse
8497Letter to Sen. Smith re mail boat; signed petition
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Frenchboro
  • Other, Long Island
  • Other, Swans Island
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1951
Description:
One of a set of 13 Photo. negatives of (a)letter to Sen. Smith requesting change of mail delivery to Swan's and Long Islands from Stonington boat to "Sea Wind" out of McKinley [Bass Harbor] . Letter is accompanied by two petitions, one each from the citizens of Swan's Island and Frenchboro. The photos inclue signature pages of the petitions that accompanied the letter. Full text of the letter is included on the Notes field in this record. Negative of letter is 008.073.20-12 Good source of names of residents living on Swan's and Frenchboro in 1951. [show more]
13206Launching of the "Venturer" at Henry R. Hinckley & Co.
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Ballard, W.H.
  • 1956
Description:
This is an 8 by 10 inch photograph of the "Venturer" being launched at H. R. Hinckley & Co. on May 14, 1956. This is similar to photos of the Venturer in the Paul Stubing collection of Ballard photos.