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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
12143Somesville Church
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Somesville Union Meeting House
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
An 8x10 black and white photograph of the Somesville Church (built in 1852 per "Living Past" page 280), now (2015) known as the Somesville Union Meeting House. Marked in the lower left corner "Somesville Church 76". This does not relate to the date of the church but rather is a photographer's numbering system. In the picture the lower window shutters are open and the upper shutters are closed. A telephone pole is visible in front of the church. [show more]
12433New Mt. Desert Bridge
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
Description:
Mt. Desert Island Bridge. Narrow bridge with wood side rails. Small pier extends off left side of bridge. Two metal towers at either end of bridge. In foreground, white two and one half story house with white clapboard siding and black trim and covered front porch. Another house behind it. Both sit to right of bridge. Small shack or shed to left. Other buildings across bridge in distance. Marked on bottom “New Mt. Desert Bridge 1A.”
18621Life on Tinker Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Tavern
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
  • Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill
  • 8/5/1982
Description:
From the Ellsworth American August 5, 1982. This is an excerpt from the book Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast: Penobscot and blue Hill Bays. Talks about the earliest name of the island, who John Robinson was, other people who claimed the island. geneology of the Tinkers, commercial activity on Tinker Island.
2867Somesville Summer Party, 1855
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Tavern
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
  • Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill
  • nd
Description:
Somesville Summer Party in 1855 based upon Charles Tracey's diary, a New York Lawyer. Invited town's people to a party. Frederick Church and family's arrival Somes Cove mackerel fishing picture, Pond's End Restaurant discussion and picture, picture of the Kate L. Pray schooner, Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.1
18620Mount Desert Island History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Tavern
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Kate L. Pray Schooner
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
  • Structures, Factory, Textile Mill, Woolen Mill
  • 8/5/1982
Description:
Article on three pieces of paper about Mount Desert Island History; Native American History, small outer islands, Sutton's Island, Joseph Moore, Joseph Lancaster, Isaac Richardson, William and Joseph Moore, John Gilley
2878Beech Hill Church
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Norwood's Cove
  • Other, Wheelwright
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
  • nd
Description:
Church was Methodist Episcopal. Also housed Baptist services. Mentions old road names, Coal Kiln Road, Old Beech Hill Rd. Battle of Norwood Cove mention Bit of history about Isaac Herrick as a Wheelwright Previously archived as 011.FIC.66.2
18631Five articles about the Mount Desert Historical Society building a new museum.
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Sewing Circle
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • August 1980 & 1985
Description:
Five articles glued to a piece of white paper. One side Society Delays Action on Museum from the Bangor Daily News August 15, 1980 about the vote to defer action on building a new museum building pending more information. Second article on the same side Historical Society Still Undecided as to Type of Building to Erect from the Ellsworth American August 21, 1980. Other side Editorial from the Bar Harbor Times August 21, 1980 about the need for a new museum. Bangor Daily 8/6/1985 Notice about the upcoming annual meeting of the Mount Desert Historical Society. Bar Harbor Times, August 21, 1980 Historical Society Urges Building Decision Soon about the need for a new museum building. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.3 [show more]
18632Mount Desert Historical Society Hold Successful Strawberry Festival
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Sewing Circle
  • Structures, Civic, Library
  • 7/22/1976
Description:
Article about the Mount Desert Island Society Strawberry Festival. From the Bar Harbor Times July 22, 1976. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.3
2885Museum at Somesville is Credit to Enterprise of Women's Club
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bells
  • Other, Museums
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
  • 1937
Description:
Articles on museum in Somesville -sewing circle helped create (2 copies one mouned on card board.) These articles are from the Lewston Journal Illustrated Magazine. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.1
2883Painting Contractor Donates Services to Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Board (of a nonprofit)
  • Other, Mount Desert Historical Society
  • Other, Sewing Circle
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Description:
Three articles (painting contractor 2 copies) related to the building of a storage or a museum. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.3
18634Masonic Lodge and traveling in the winter on Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bells
  • Other, Museums
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
Atricle about the Masonic Lodge in 1860s. Article contains notes from Captain Pray about traveling over the ice to get from one location to the other
18633Somesville Library Association Fair Proves Very Successful
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bells
  • Other, Museums
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
Article about the Someville Library fair happenings; flea market, weather, food for sale, exhibits. Previously archived as 011.FIC.57.2
18636Somesville Library Has an Intersting History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bells
  • Other, Museums
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
  • 04/14/1966
Description:
Atricle by Dr. Hans Meier about the Someville library; when it is open, how the books are selected, how the library is funded,
18635"----I can't Be There Poem
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bells
  • Other, Museums
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
Poem written by Azerlea Somes Pray Barton about not being able to attend the Somesville Bi-Centennial.
12769Building of Arts, Bar Harbor
  • Document, Program
  • Object, Art
  • Other, Building of Arts
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 1938
Description:
Program The second Subscription Series Summer of 1938 of the Building of Arts, Bar Harbor ME. Includes advertising from a variey of establishments on the island. Has announcement of a black man (African American), a singer and musician
12770Program for the Sunbonnet Girl
  • Document, Program
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Schools
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 1935
Description:
Program for the Sunbonnet Girl An Operetta in two Acts presented by the Bar Harbor High School The Casino Tuesday Evening, December 17,1935
16699National Park Sea Kyak Tours.
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Tourism
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
Description:
National Park Sea Kayak Tours, Sea Kayaking the Coast of Acadia, since 1993, includes color photographs and advertising for kyak trips (note this is a private company, not park operated)
270316,000 Acres Around Great Tunk Lake are Purchased...
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Conservation
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 5/9/1927
Description:
...By 21 Capitalists As Exclusive Fish and Game Reserve Portland Press Herald news article describing new club in Maine near Bar Harbor where land will be developed by “a group of capitalists as a private playground where they may camp, fish and hunt to their heart’s content undistrubed by civilization.” Includes Map
1502Heart from Wizard of OZ
  • Object, Prop, Theatrical Prop
  • Other, History - Seal Harbor
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 8/23/1963
Description:
Paper Heart for the tin woodsman from the Wizard of Oz production performed in Seal Harbor in 1963 red paper on cardboard with gold tie string
3133Souvenir of Mount Desert
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Tourism
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 6/7/2001
Description:
Small booklet with glossy plate prints from buildings and sights of Mount Desert Island. c.1893 red cover.
2416Souvenir of Mount Desert
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Tourism
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
Description:
Small booklet with glossy plate prints from buildings and sights of Mount Desert Island. c.1893 green cover Souvenir of Mount Desert
1503Playbill from Wizard of OZ
  • Document, Program
  • Other, History - Seal Harbor
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • 8/23/1963
Description:
Reproduction of the Playbill from the Wizard of Oz production performed in Seal Harbor in 1963
4424First Church of Mount Desert Church Records 1792-1867
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Baptisms
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
Mount Desert Church Records, Vol. 73 of ? Source N.E. Genealogical Society, Boston. Short history of church from its founding on Oct 17, 1792. List founders, those later admitted and deaths. Record of baptisms. At end list members of those connected to the Congregational Church in Temont, Mt. Desert, and Eden in 1857,
12081Woman’s Literary Club
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Description:
Woman’s Literary Club program for 1951-1952. Mt. Desert, Maine. Picture of the Somesville library on the cover. “Marjory Hayward” written on the inside cover. Previously archived as object id 016.FIC.001.40.c
17431Woman’s Literary Club
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Structures, Civic, Library
Description:
Woman’s Literary Club program for 1927-1928. Mt. Desert, Maine. Written on the cover in pen is, “J.S. Fernald”. Previously Archived as 016.FIC.001.40.a