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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
9071Main Street Somesville
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • Structures, Transportation, Bridge
  • Unknown
  • 1995
Description:
April 1995. Main Street Somesville. Street side end of new arched footbridge in place over stream. Mount Desert Island Historical Society Historic Selectmen’s Building Museum.
7401Hall Quarry, Granite Quarry
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Buildings
  • Structures, Quarry
Description:
Hall Quarry, quarry in winter. Looking across Somes Sound. Pieces of granite scattered about. Rail for tram covered with snow runs through center of photo. Various buildings in the middle ground. Derricks in the foreground.
9140W.H.S. Group of high school students
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Morrell
Description:
Group of high school students on steps of brick school. Predominately female students, group of men to the right. Marked, W.H.S. in lower righthand corner, also marked Mr. Palmer Principal. Morrell Photo Hallowell, Me.
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.”
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
12841Kovel’s Dictionary of Marks: Pottery & Porcelain 1650 - 1850
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Antiques
  • Structures, Factory, Pottery
  • Kovel, Ralph & Terry
  • Crown Publishers
  • 1995
Description:
An identification guide to American, English, and European porcelain arranged by factory marks according to their shapes, e.g., letters or words or by shapes such as animals, circles, etc.
12843Bulfinch Anatomy of Antique China & Silver
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Antiques
  • Other, Silverware
  • Structures, Factory, Pottery
  • Forrest, Tim
  • Little Brown & Co.
  • 1998
Description:
An introduction to "the silver and ceramic tablewares that have been used at the western dining table since the 16th century and to show the features that help identify their style, date, manufacturer, and country of origin."
4448Marian Lawrence Peabody diary
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Other, Casinos
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Eastern Yacht Club
  • Other, Pot and Kettle Club
  • Other, Republicans
  • Other, Social aspects
  • Other, Tennis
  • Other, swimming pool dance
  • Structures, Civic, Society
  • 1904
Description:
Marian Lawrence Peabody diary, Aug 22 1904 , p. 149 to Sep 23, 1904 p. 170 She missed going to a meeting with Booker Washington, p. 157 Tennis at the Pinchots court, p. 159 Went to the Unitarian church and Sam Eliot preached Went to the Democratic Rally with the Morris' and Pinchot. "Pinchot is a fierce Republican..."
4452Marian Lawrence Peabody Diary, May 30 to Aug 16, 1901
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Kebo
  • Structures, Civic, Society
  • 1901
Description:
Marian Lawrence Peabody Diary May 30 to Aug 16, 1901 in Boston., Took the train to BH , July 2 According to Mass Historical Society which has a collection of papers, (1875-1974) she was the daughter of Bishop William Lawrence (1850-1941) and Julia Cunningham Lawrence (1853-1927). Known to her family as "Maisie," Spent summer with her family in Nahant, MA and Bar Harbor ME
2608Ten Days on a Maine Rock, an Adventure
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Education
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • 7/2/1981
Description:
Report by Kathy Newitt on a ten day stay on Mt. Desert Rock with Allied Whale, organization based at College of the Atlantic.
2612Lighthouses Guide Sailors Around Mount Desert Isalnd
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • 8/12/1983
Description:
Bar Harbor Times. A detailed history of the lighthouses around Mt. Desert. Also a short history of William Gilley, keeper of Baker Light.
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.
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