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9598Shells on the Sand
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, shells
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
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]
9599Young Salmon
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, fish
  • Unknown
  • 1960 c.
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]
9600Male Deer
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, deer
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • c. 1960s1960 c.
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.
9601Male Deer with Spots
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, deer
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • c. 1960s 1960 c.
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.
9602Luna Moth
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature
  • Other, moths
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
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.
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.
12122Lumber Mill, Somesville, 1932
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, 4th of July
  • Other, Lumber Mill
  • Other, Somesville
  • 1932
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]
12348Sale, Standard Granite Co., Advertisement
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Advertisement
  • 1901c.
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]
6247Doorway to the building
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Roll Film Negative
  • Other, Architecture
  • LaRue Spiker
Description:
Doorway to the building in # 998-862-2067
12256Mill Pond, Canoes, Library: Somesville
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, community
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]
9036Louine Lunt Peck aboard Army Hospital Ship
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Army Nurse Corps
  • Unknown
  • c 1941-46
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.
9048National Trust for Historic Preservation bus tour
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Other, Automobiles
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1993
Description:
Fall 1993. People seated on bus from National Trust for Historic Preservation bus tour.
9051National Trust for Histric Preservation bus tour
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Other, Automobiles
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1993
Description:
Fall 1993. People standing outside bus from National Trust for Historic Preservation bus tour.
10198Baker's Island Lighthouse
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Baker's Island
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • LaRue Spiker
Description:
Bakers Island Lighthouse.
10344Baker's Island Light House by LaRue Spiker
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Bakers Island Light House
  • LaRue Spiker
Description:
Baker’s Island light house. Bricks in lighthouse prominently shown
10869Bar Harbor Post Office
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Bar Harbor Post Office
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1970s
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.
10345Bass Harbor Light House by LaRue Spiker
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Bass Harbor Head Light
  • Other, Bass Harbor Light House
  • LaRue Spiker
Description:
Bass Harbor Light House on heavy stock paper, not on photo paper
13093Richard Butler
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Bass Harbor Head Light
  • Daniell, George
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."
10196Bass Harbor Lighthouse
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Bass Harbor Light House
  • LaRue Spiker
Description:
Bass Harbor Lighthouse as seen from a distance to the right of the lighthouse. Just the light tower is seen above the rocks.
10197Bass Harbor Lighthouse
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Bass Harbor Light House
  • LaRue Spiker
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.
13559Foggy Day from Beal’s Wharf
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Beal's Wharf
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1943
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
10826Wendell Gilley
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Bird carving
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1980s
Description:
Wendell Gilley working in his Southwest Harbor studio.
13551Bluenose Ferry
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Bluenose Ferry
  • Daniell, George
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."
9090West Cove Boat Yard, Sorrento
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Other, Boats
  • Unknown
  • 1996
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.
9109Bass Harbor to Bernard from McKinley
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Boats
  • Other, Buildings
  • Unknown
  • 1903
Description:
Looking across Bass Harbor to Bernard from McKinley. Several boats in the harbor, mostly fishing vessels. Sea gulls in foreground.