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1520Mayhew's Practical Book-Keeping
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Book keeping
  • Other, Somesville High School
  • Mayhew, Ira
  • Nichols and Hall
  • 1874
Description:
School book marked "Ernest R. Kittredge, Somesville High School, September 10, 1874.
1563The Illustrated History of Methodism in Great Britain and America.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Methodist churches
  • Other, Religion
  • Daniels, W. H.
  • Phillips and Hunt
  • 1879.
Description:
Illustrated with over 250 engravings, maps and charts. Stated in front: "Presented to Mount Desert Island Museum by Mrs. Abbie Thomas Richardson."
12600ComprehensiveSpelling-Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Spelling
  • Buckwalter, Geoffrey
  • Porter & Coates
  • 1879
Description:
Inscribed in front: Miss Marie A. Somes, Mount Desert, Maine. Jan. 14, 1896
12626New Normal Second Reader
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Other, Textbook
  • Raub, Albert N.
  • Porter & Coates
  • 1878
Description:
Textbook including composition and phonic lessons.
12698The Guiding Hand: or, Authentic Records of Providential Direction.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • Hastings, H.C.
  • Scriptural Tract Repository
  • 1871.
Description:
Handwritten in front pages: "Presented to Charles E. Somes by R.L. Grindle, As a prize for Declamation during tern just closed. Somesville Mar 2nd 1872."
16658 Lossing's Primary History of the United States for Schools and Families
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, United States
  • Lossing, Benson J.
  • Sheldon and Company
  • 1874.
Description:
School Book illustrated with numerous engravings. (no local relevance found)
12442El Nuevo Testamento de Nuestro Senor Y Salvador Jesu Cristo
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religious books
  • Sociedad Americana de la Biblio
  • 1874
Description:
Associated with Capt. Rumill. Spanish language New Testament.
13851The New Normal Primary Arithmetic
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Book
  • Other, Elementary school teaching
  • Other, Mathematics
  • Brooks, Edward
  • Sower, Potts & Co.
  • 1878
12628The Franklin Third Reader
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Reading
  • Other, school book
  • Hillard, G.S. and L.J. Campbell
  • Tainton Bros & Merrill and Co.
  • 1873.
Description:
for the use of public and private schools with an Inrtoductory Treatise on elocution by prof. Mark Bailey no local relevance except possibly the Ada Gray signature in front
12630The Franklin Second Reader
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Hillard G.S. and L.J. Campbell
  • Taintor Brothers & Co.
  • 1873
Description:
Intended to follow the Primer or First Reader in the Franklin series; Contains a variety of subjects of interest to "young scholars" and to influence morality and "kindly affections" including the "good treatment of domestic animals." Also includes questions to test comprehension. Inscribed "Harry Ernest Bordeaux."
12622The Franklin Fifth Reader...
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Hillard, G.S.
  • Taintor Brothers, Merrill & Co.
  • 1871
Description:
...for the use of public and private schools. Pencil writing and calculations on end papers. Stamped Ada R. Gray inside front and Geog Freeman in back
16966McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Book
  • Other, Literature, grammar, speech
  • Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co
  • 1879
Description:
McGuffey's Fifth Eclectic Reader (revised edition), 1879. Published by Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co, Cincinnati and New York. Donated to Sawtelle Collection, transferred to MDI Historical Society. Originally owned by a family in North Canton, Ohio.
13887The Home of Washington:
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Presidents
  • Other, United States
  • Lossing, Benson J.
  • Virtue and Yorston
  • 1871.
Description:
History and description of Mount Vernon. Inventory Julia A. Lord Mt. Desert, Maine written on 2nd page
14616First lines of English Grammar.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Grammar
  • Brown, Goold
  • William Wood and Co.
  • 1871.
Description:
Orthography, Etymology, Syntax, Prosody copy 2
3946Petition to bring water to Bar Harbor
  • Document, Request, Petition
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Water
  • 1875
Description:
Handwritten petition (original and one copy) signed by Fountain Rodick, Charles Higgins, Samuel Higgins (?), T.G. (?) Roberts; says they will pay expense incurred in making survey of route, take stock in a company to be formed to bring water into the village of Bar Harbor.
4023Sale of land by Leonice H. Somes to Amos Hooper
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Deed
  • Other, Land transfer
  • 1876
Description:
Land in Mt. Desert and Brooklin. Husband of Leonice Somes "gives up his right of dower." Signed by E.M. Hamor, Justice of the Peace.
2628Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 1875
Description:
Advertisement for Masonic Dance and Supper at Whiting’s Hall, Mt. Desert. Floor Managers: James W. Kingsly, L.H. Somes, M.T. Richardson, T.S. Somes, E.C. Parker, William Fennelly. Committee on Arrangements: A.J. Whiting. January 29, 1875.
3316Marriage Certificate
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • 1875c.
Description:
Framed marriage certificate. Mr. George H. Gilley of Tremont State of Maine and Leona A. Buckminster of Deer Isle. Witnesses E.R. Houston of Deer Isle and A.B. Buckminster. Rev. H. Houston. Feb 6, 1875. Gold insert in frame. Dark finish.
9164Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Buildings
  • Places, Landscape
  • Unknown
  • 1875 c.
Description:
A view of the Village of Somesville including Somes Cove, Somesville Lumber Mill, Somesville Union Meeting House, A.J. Whiting Store, and Mount Desert House taken from The Somes House. Small B&W print.
9180Ida Downing
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • Unknown
  • c 1870s
Description:
Ida Downing, marked Aunt Ida. Married Carolus Downing Dec. 15, 1875. Born Oct 19, 1851. Woman age 20s. Wears hair parted in middle and pulled to back of head. Paper worn over left eye and on jawbone. Head turned to the right. High white collar with dark dress of stripe or plaid. Shoulders only visible. Tiny portrait on paper. Paper has been folded - has waxy surface.
9299Peterson’s Magazine August 1876
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Crafts
  • Other, Periodicals
  • 1876
Description:
Peterson’s Magazine August 1876. Danish Braid Work.
7399Main Street, Somesville, 1870.
  • Image, Photograph, Negative
  • Nature, Animals, Horses
  • Other, Buildings
  • 1870 c.
Description:
Caption in The Living Past page 122; "Somesville's main road in 1870, looking north towards Ellsworth. Mount Desert House on left; A.J. Whiting store on right (note balcony and porch); corner of blacksmith shop on right. Telegraph wires were in use in 1870." Horse drawn vehicles on rutted dirt road. Negative.
7418Somes Cove and Lumber Mill from Somes House Cottage
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Buildings
  • Places, Landscape
  • 1875c.
Description:
View of Village of Somesville including Somes Cove, Somesville Lumber Mill, Somesville Union Meeting House, A.J. Whiting store, and Mount Desert House, taken from the Somes House.
1772Satchel
  • Object, Carrying Bag, Satchel
  • 1870
Description:
Pig hide, worn at edges. Three large stains on bottom (ink or water). Four metal nobs on bottom of bag. Handle worn - leather sewn over cord which is wrapped with stiff paper. Handle attaches to metal ‘D’ rings and then to metal plate on top of bag. Spring latch with metal ring to pull bag open. Metal edge attached to leather at opening. Two catches close over metal binding. Inside lining torn in several places. One pocket inside. Satchel owned by Mr. Henry Clark owner of Clark and Parker General Store at present site of Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. [show more]
1815Picture Frame
  • Object, Furnishings, Frame, Picture Frame
  • 1875c
Description:
Side of frame resemble logs with leaves in each corner. Frame nailed together. Gilt edge. Glass in frame. Wood backing. The original nails hold wood in place. Picture hanger made of red cord. Cord tied in loop at top, very worn at loop. Photo # 997-933-1103 removed from frame.