Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of nine shells arranged in the sun on the sand. Three larger shells near to bottom of photo. Paper attatched to back, “ Each species of snail produces a shell distinctive in size shape color, and texture; but the basic method of manufacturing the shell is similar in all species. Common names for species vary. Most people recognize the big shell at the top as a Tulip Shell. Second row from the top, left to right; Old Maid’s Curl, Cone, Chestnut Turban, and Left-Handed Whelk; small one in center is a Dislocated Auger; bottom row, left to right: Lace Murex, Shark’s Eye, and Paper Fig. [show more]
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of two fish in center of photo. The one on the left is much larger than the one on the right. They are being held up by two human hands. Thumb nail showing at bottom of photo. Paper on back of photo, “ A parr is a young salmon just two stages away from hatching. They are marked by vertical bars and must develop into smolts (upper fish) before they are capable of migrating to the sea, where they will spend two or three years developing into adult fish.” [show more]
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of a male deer in a field, in the center, facing to the right of the photo. Back is highlighted, and he is standing in a field of short grass with darker trees on edge.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of the side view of male deer with white spots on side. Horns with highlighted fuzz around edges. Deers nose is facing to the left of the photo. Bushes with a lot of light on them in background.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white closeup photograph of Luna Moth in center of frame. Moth is holding on to evergreen needles. Rain drops on moths wings and on tip of tail. Black background. Light on moth. Moths antenae are pointing toward top of photo.
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.
Description: Lumber Mill in Somesville. Sepia-toned photograph mounted on cardboard. Wrtten on back, "left to right: R. Davis, J.A. Somes, J.W.Somes, _____, Geo. Benson, B. Mitchell (last one, Hulls Cove; the remainder Somesville)." Also written, "July 4, 1932". Two corners broken off; slight tear in bottom of print itself. Processed lumber in various piles around milll. Nine men pose for camera. Three horses and three wagons stand in front of lumber; buildings on Main Street, Somesville, in background. [show more]
Description: Advertisement reads, “Slaughter Sale of Bankrupt Stock! of the Standard Granite Co. at -- Stock Consisting of Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Tinware. and . General Merchandise. Good Prints 3 c per yard. 10c Ginghams 5c per yard. Boots and Shoes at about half price Men’s Rubber Boots $2.25. A lot of show cases,Scales, Paper Holders, and Store Furnishings will be sold at bargain prices. Don’t miss this opportunity to buy goods at low prices. For furthur information apply to Fernald & Somes, Mount Desert, Maine. Sherman, Printer, Bar Harbor.” Marked 1901 at top. [show more]
Description: Man, two women and girl in canoe paddling on the Mill Pond, American flag on bow. Another canoe in middle ground containing three women, a girl and boy. Crowd gathered on lawn of Somesville Library. Tents pitched on lawn in front of building. Somes House Inn visible on the right. Blacksmith’s shop and Fernald's Store (formerly A.J. Whiting store), 1112 Main St, Port-in-a-Storm bookstore, later Gallery at Somes Sound in 2015 on the left. Tall deciduous tree hanging over bank on the left. Names on back: Charlotte W????, Eleanor Fernald, Cora Parker, Mr. Abbott [show more]
Description: Louine Lunt Peck (then Conner) in uniform aboard Army Hospital Ship during World War II. Lt. Peck served as an Army nurse during the War. She is painting. Another woman stands in background.
Description: Entrance of Bar Harbor Post Office. Unknown man wearing short sleeve plaid shirt and khaki pants. Unknown woman running down steps in front of him. She wears “flip-flops”, cut off jeans and white t-shirt.
Description: Richard Butler, lighthouse keeper awaits the night - Bass Harbor Light, Maine. Fresnel lens to left. Butler to left wearing tailored work shirt and cap. Looking out over Bass Harbor. Gift of George Daniell Marked on Back of photo: "Lighthouse keeper awaits the Night-Bass Harbor Light, Maine."
Description: Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse as seen from the water. There are two unknown indivduals sitting on the boat with the lighthouse and ocean in the background.
Description: Punt on floats. Fishing boats tied to floats some on moorings. Seal of Seal Harbor in center. Negative in possession of donor. Ballard # 2-359
Description: Bluenose Ferry passing in back of Bar Island on its way to ferry terminal. Photo taken from beach in Bar Harbor. Gift of George Daniell Written on the back of photo: "Bluenose coming into Bar Harbor."
Description: Northeast Harbor A-Class boats in West Cove Boat Yard, Sorrento. #6 Ariel and #15 Whistler . Both built in 1912 by Lawley of Neponset, Boston. The A class raced at Northeast Harbor for over 50 years. About 50 boats were built in all. At least three remain inlocal waters on the island. A-boats were designed by Edwin A. Boardman of Boston. Gift of Sturgis Haskins, 1996.