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3839Deed from Daniel Somes to the Parkers
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • 01/31/1882
Deed from Daniel Somes to the Parkers
Item:
  • 3839   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.13.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
Date:
  • 01/31/1882
Description:
1 p.
2823The Sea Serpent, His Visit to Southwest Harbor
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Legends
  • Other, Sea monsters
  • Mount Desert Herald
  • 10/25/1883
The Sea Serpent, His Visit to Southwest Harbor
Item:
  • 2823   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.022.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Legends
  • Other, Sea monsters
Creator:
  • Mount Desert Herald
Date:
  • 10/25/1883
Description:
Article describes legend of a sea serpent purportedly seen in waters of Mt. Desert Island near Southwest Harbor, in the 19th century.
14055Lucie Somes Scrapbook
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 11/1/1881
Lucie Somes Scrapbook
Item:
  • 14055   
Object ID:
  • 002-36-1-2406
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
Subject:
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 11/1/1881
Description:
1881 bound book with illustrated embossed cover of cat with parrot and decoration. INcludes newsclippings of local interest, poetry and obituaries from early Somesville and Mount Desert Residents: Somes, Pineo, Parker, Whiting etc.
13965Map of Mount Desert Island copyright 1887
  • Map
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Maps
  • 1/1/1887
Map of Mount Desert Island copyright 1887
Item:
  • 13965   
Object ID:
  • 002.48.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Maps
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1/1/1887
Description:
Sepia copy/print of a large map marked "Map of Mount Desert Island. Sorrento. Portions of Lamoine, Hancock, Frenchmans Bay and Adjacent Islands. Maine." Compiled and Drawn from Official Plans and actual Surveys. Published by Colby & Stuart. Copyright 1887. Size: 30.5 x 40.5 inches.
8634Wedding announcement for Mary Francis Cushman and John Andrew Peters, Jr.
  • Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement
  • Other, Celebrations
  • Other, Wedding
  • 11/20/1889
Wedding announcement for Mary Francis Cushman and John Andrew Peters, Jr.
Item:
  • 8634   
Object ID:
  • 1999.1634
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Announcement, Wedding Announcement
Subject:
  • Other, Celebrations
  • Other, Wedding
Collection:
  • Mary Frances Cushman and John Andrew Peters, Jr.
Date:
  • 11/20/1889
Description:
Wedding announcement. “Mr. & Mrs. Albert W. Cushman announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Frances and Mr. John Andrew Peters, Jr.” November 20, 1889. Ellsworth, Maine. Previously archived as 016.FIC.001.37.F
5504Quarry Letter from A. A. Murphy of Sound Me to A. H. Ash of Bar Harbor regarding the sale of a quarry, 1889
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, History - Hall Quarry
  • Other, History - Sound
  • 11/29/1889
Quarry Letter from A. A. Murphy of Sound Me to A. H. Ash of Bar Harbor regarding the sale of a quarry, 1889
Item:
  • 5504   
Object ID:
  • 001-130-2123
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, History - Hall Quarry
  • Other, History - Sound
Date:
  • 11/29/1889
Description:
1889 letter from A. A. Murphy of Sound Me to A. H. Ash of Bar Harbor regarding the sale of a quarry . Hand written Envelope includes two 1 cent stamps and is stamped by both Sound and Bar Harbor post offices
2903Death Notice of Daniel Somes
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
  • Other, Obituary
  • Copied from Mount Desert Herald
  • 1/18/1885
Death Notice of Daniel Somes
Item:
  • 2903   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.29.42
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
Subject:
  • Other, Obituary
Creator:
  • Copied from Mount Desert Herald
Collection:
  • Somes Genealogy
Date:
  • 1/18/1885
Description:
Death notice of Daniel Somes, 1803-1882, copied from the Mount Desert Herald of January 18, 1883. Includes biographical information on Somes.
12051Mt Desert Dramatic Company, Nick of the Woods Advertising, 1880
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Other, Advertisements
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • Other, Mt Desert Dramatic Company
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 1/27/1880
Mt Desert Dramatic Company, Nick of the Woods Advertising, 1880
Item:
  • 12051   
Object ID:
  • 001-143-2182
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Other, Advertisements
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • Other, Mt Desert Dramatic Company
  • People
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
Collection:
  • Mt. Desert Dramatic Company
Date:
  • 1/27/1880
Description:
Theatre Poster from The Mt. Desert Dramatic Company, Long newsprint taking place at Whiting's Hall Addmission 25 cents
11406Young girl standing with her hand on post
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Ambrotype
  • Other, Portrait
  • 1851-c1880s
Young girl standing with her hand on post
Item:
  • 11406   
Object ID:
  • 997-592-762
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Ambrotype
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Date:
  • 1851-c1880s
Description:
Girl age 3-5 standing with left hand on post. Wears short hair combled back. Dark jacket with no buttons, velvet trim on cuffs and edge. White blouse with simple collar laying flat on jacket. Knee length skirt with velvet trim on hem. White stockings and black slippers. Cheeks colored by photographer.
3624Calendar
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad
  • Other, Advertisements
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, Calendars
  • 1880
Calendar
Item:
  • 3624   
Object ID:
  • 996-216-432
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad
Subject:
  • Other, Advertisements
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, Calendars
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Perpetual calendar printed on newspaper - month is permanent while days of the week scroll over top of month. In frame under glass. Business advertising (AC Fernald Undertaker and Embalmer, FA Noyes Hair Cutting & Shaving, Wells & Mayo Dry & Pickled Fish, Graves Brothers Contractors, GW Jordan Sail Boats to Let, AI Holmes General Provisions, SC Stanley Fish Dealer, TW Jackson Fresh & Salt Meats, GW Lawrie Boot & Shoe Repairer, James J. Lawton Canned Goods, Belfast Printing Smith's Inhaler, ER Kittredge Milk and Cream, PW Richardson Groceries, and more) from Manset, Somesville and Southwest Harbor. Framed; titled " Business Firms of Southwest Harbor, Manset, Somesville etc. Maine.". [show more]
9049Picturesque Maine
  • Publication, Book
  • M.F. Sweetser
  • 1880
Picturesque Maine
Item:
  • 9049   
Object ID:
  • 021.02.02
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • M.F. Sweetser
Collection:
  • Cowles
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Copy of M.F. Sweetser's Picturesque Maine, 1880. Primarily text detailing the major cities and natural features of Maine.
7235Champlain Society Camp Pemetic 1880
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
  • 1880
Champlain Society Camp Pemetic 1880
Item:
  • 7235   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.14
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Tents on field on Somes Sound with mountain in background. This photo is dated 1880. However, 005.17.13, which appears to be identical, is marked as being 1881. This photo is similar also to 005.17.11 and 005.17.12.
7239Visitors at Camp Pemetic on Somes Sound 1880
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
  • 1880
Visitors at Camp Pemetic on Somes Sound 1880
Item:
  • 7239   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.9
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Champlain Society Visitors at Camp Pemetic on Somes Sound 1880. Comment on back: "S.A.E. must have held the camera for he is not in the group and the usual photographer (Slade) is." Men and women seated on or around split rail fence with trees and pond in background. Photo similar to 005.17.7 but not identical. It is probably the same as 005.17.8.
7240Visitors at Champlain Society Camp 1880
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • 1880
Visitors at Champlain Society Camp 1880
Item:
  • 7240   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.8
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Visitors at Camp Pemetic on Somes Sound 1880. Men and women seated on or around split rail fence with trees and pond in background. Photo similar to 005.17.7 but not identical.
7241Visitors at Camp Pemetic on Somes Sound 1880
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
  • 1880
Visitors at Camp Pemetic on Somes Sound 1880
Item:
  • 7241   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.7
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Visitors at Camp Pemetic on Somes Sound 1880. Men and women seated on or around split rail fence with trees and pond in background. Handwritten identification of Townsend and Wakefield in pencil on mat. Photo similar to 005.17.8 but not identical.
7242Champlain Society 1880
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • 1880
Champlain Society 1880
Item:
  • 7242   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.6
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Champlain Society 1880. Seven men standing, two seated on split rail fence with trees and pond behind Man at far left holds oar; two men hold rifles; one a fishing rod. Man at far right wears overalls, holds jug. Pictured are Orrin Donnell, C. Eliot, DeWindt, S.A. Eliot, Wm. Davis, Rand, Wm. Bryant, Townsend and Wakefield. Same photo as 005.17.5.
7243Champlain Society Group at Camp Pemetic 1880
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
  • 1880
Champlain Society Group at Camp Pemetic 1880
Item:
  • 7243   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.5
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Camp Pemetic
  • Other, Champlain Society
  • Recreation
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Champlain Society Group at Camp Pemetic in 1880. Pictured are Orrin Donnell, C. Eliot, DeWindt, S. A. Eliot, W. M. Davis, Rand and Wm. Bryant, Steward. Seated below are Townsend, Wakefield. Seven men standing, two seated on split rail fence with trees and pond behind. Man at far left holds oar; two men hold rifles; one a fishing rod. Man at far right wears overalls, holds jug. Same photo as 005.17.6.
1555Good as Gold: A New Collection of Sunday School Songs
  • Object, Hymnal
  • Lowry, Rev. Robert and W. Howard Doane
  • Biglow & Main
  • 1880
Good as Gold: A New Collection of Sunday School Songs
Item:
  • 1555   
Object ID:
  • 015.035.05
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Object, Hymnal
Creator:
  • Lowry, Rev. Robert and W. Howard Doane
Publisher:
  • Biglow & Main
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
188 hymns Inscribed Emma A. Whitmore by Henry C. Pray and the Echo Music Co., Lafayette, Indiana
5601Eastern Yacht Club Pier, Bar Harbor, ME
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • 1880
Eastern Yacht Club Pier, Bar Harbor, ME
Item:
  • 5601   
Object ID:
  • 012-68-167
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Color postcard of Eastern Yacht Club Pier. Bar Harbor ME. The back of the postcard is marked: Presented by W.H. Ballard, Southwest Harbor. July 1958. Two-decker pier. About 1880.
12908A Practical English Grammar...
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Grammar
  • Raub, Albert N.
  • Porter and Coates
  • 1880.
A Practical English Grammar...
Item:
  • 12908   
Object ID:
  • 996-147-14
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Grammar
Creator:
  • Raub, Albert N.
Publisher:
  • Porter and Coates
Date:
  • 1880.
Description:
Grammar rules with exercises. written on back page: We went down by about half past three, there was a gray headed man with him. I did not know who it was untill he spoke. I was out side of the road picking flowers, as I did not have anything else to do. I got all ready to go to S. School. Why didn't you go. Because is would not change my dress again. Mother said it was going to rain and I could not ware (sic) my gray dress.
14614Kerl’s Language Lessons
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Grammar
  • Perkins, S.M. editor
  • Ivison
  • 1880
Kerl’s Language Lessons
Item:
  • 14614   
Object ID:
  • 001-159.2
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Grammar
Creator:
  • Perkins, S.M. editor
Publisher:
  • Ivison
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Elementary text-book
42821880 Photo Album
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
  • 1880
1880 Photo Album
Item:
  • 4282   
Object ID:
  • 009.016.1
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Photograph Album
Collection:
  • Jean and Robert Fernald
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
5x6 leather photo album containing sixteen unidentified portraits. Condition of album cover, poor. Some pages at end of photo album are empty. Some photos in album are tintypes, others are studio portraits on paper. Inscription on frontispiece is Dec. 25, 1880. Photos in the album have been left in the pages as found in the collection. Each page has been scanned and given a separate object ID #
11715Champlain Society | Report of the Ichthyological. | Department. | 1880.
  • Document, Log
  • Rand, Edward L.
  • 1880
Champlain Society | Report of the Ichthyological. | Department. | 1880.
Item:
  • 11715   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.33
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Log
Creator:
  • Rand, Edward L.
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Title page: Champlain Society | 1880. | Report of the Ichthyological Department. | Cambridge | 1880. 17 hand numbered pages
11726Champlain Club Camp and Yacht "Sunshine" Logs 1880
  • Document, Log
  • 1880
Champlain Club Camp and Yacht "Sunshine" Logs 1880
Item:
  • 11726   
Object ID:
  • 005.17.22
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Log
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
Cambridge Wednesday March. 31. 1880. This evening the gentlemen named below met at 34 Grays and had a talk about the camping expedition which has been proposed by Charles Eliot. The party is to have the use of Mr. C. W. Eliot's yacht and camping outfit, and the plan is that each member of the party shall do some work in some branch of natural history or science. Charles Eliot has invited 12 person to be members of the club, and 7 of these were present this evening, as follows. [show more]
13602National Archives Reproductions
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 1880
National Archives Reproductions
Item:
  • 13602   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.145
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Collection:
  • Audio Visual History Collection
Date:
  • 1880
Description:
A CD disc that contains four photographs from the National Archives of Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse and shoreline, Swans Island, Maine. This CD was purchased by John Bryan, author, and donated to MDIHS along with an article about the lighthouse written for Chebacco, Vol VIII, 2006-2007. Images are not owned by MDIHS. But, images from the National Archives may be used if provenance noted. These images are in tif format and high resolution, suitable for reproduction. [show more]