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| 13631 | Auto-Biography of Lemuel Norton: Including an account of his early life... |
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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. |
| 1539 | The Holy Bible. |
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Description: "Containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Printed in front: "Fannie Pray".Written opposite title page: "Della Pray". | |
| 1540 | The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ |
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Description: "Translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Inscribed in front: "Charles E. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Jan. 7, 1873." Poem written in back. Included inside the Bible are two small sheets with handwritten biblical quotes as well as a hank of hair tied up with string or embroidery floss. | |
| 12437 | Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments |
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Description: Inscribed in the front: "Tyler Richardson, March 11, 1862. Remember now thy creator on the days of they youth." | |
| 12772 | Olive's World |
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Description: Fictional story for Sunday School use. Inscribed "No. 92, Sound Sabbath School." | ||
| 12776 | A Little Leaven in a Little Lump |
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Description: Fictional stories for Sunday School. Inscribed "No. 37, Sound Sabbath School." | ||
| 12697 | Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor |
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Description: Handwritten opposite title page: "Found in old Lewis Somes house." Bookplate of Sabbath School Library, First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, N.J. inside front cover. | |
| 1533 | The Household Physician |
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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. |
| 12681 | Rose in the Desert |
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Description: Six religious stories. Pasted inside front cover: Regulations of Sound Public Library, Mount Desert Island, Maine. | ||
| 12753 | Bradbury’s Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School |
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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. |
| 13942 | Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates |
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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." |
| 13816 | Colton and Fitch's Introductory School Geography |
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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] |
| 12640 | The Book of Common Prayer |
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Description: "And Administration fo the Sacraments; and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America . . ." Inscribed by Adelma Joy, 1960. | |
| 13850 | The Public Life of John Brown; with an auto-biography of his childhood and youth. |
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| 17500 | The Holy Bible. |
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| 4021 | Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes |
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Description: Sale of 1/8th share of schooner Romp to Sallie S. Somes from Joshua S. Moore. The schooner Romp was built in Tremont in 1852. | ||
| 4027 | Aid for dependents of those who served in military |
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Description: Payment from Treasurer of State of Maine for "aid in support of the wife, or dependent mother, father or sister, or minor children..." of soldiers sailors or marines engaged in military service "during the present rebellion." Names of service-persons, dependents and their ages, amount paid listed. Signed by Treasurer of Mount Desert (name of J.S. Somes added). | ||
| 9050 | Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert |
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Description: Copy of Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert by B.F. de Costa. Text of island history to 1868. | ||
| 9167 | Chauncy Noyes? |
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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. | |
| 9168 | Harriett Noyes |
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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. | |
| 9173 | Laura or Sue Cushman |
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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] | |
| 12661 | Mitchell's New General Atlas |
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Description: "Containing maps of the various countries of the world, plans of cities, etc. Forty-eight quarto maps. Valuable statistical tables, including population figures, posts offices in the U.S. | |||
| 13460 | Sword |
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Description: Sword in scabbard. Handle wrapped in snake skin. Brass hardware. Two rings on scabbard for belt. Lender info - parade sword of Benjamin Thomas Atherton first Maine Heavy Artillery Company C - Civil War. | |||
| 16984 | Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins |
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Description: This is a personal note that reads, "Sir, If you will come over next Monday in the afternoon, we will do that business. If you cannot come, please let me know when you can come. Yours, E. M. Hamor" | |||
| 17461 | Teaching Contract |
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Description: Copy of contract hiring Lyman Smith to teach for 2 and a half months in district 4. Pay was $30 a month |
