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13850The Public Life of John Brown; with an auto-biography of his childhood and youth.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Brown, John
  • Other, History
  • Redpath, James
  • Thayer and Eldridge
  • 1860.
The Public Life of John Brown; with an auto-biography of his childhood and youth.
Item:
  • 13850   
Object ID:
  • 996-157-15
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Brown, John
  • Other, History
Creator:
  • Redpath, James
Publisher:
  • Thayer and Eldridge
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • 1860.
9199Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • State of Illinois
  • 8/22/1864
Warranty Deed from Thomas Wells to William Holchousen
Item:
  • 9199   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1605.a-h
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
Creator:
  • State of Illinois
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 8/22/1864
Description:
Deed transferring a lot in the town of Bushness, Illinois. Letter to LaRue with photos (xerox copies) of family members asking if she could identify any of them. There are also some family geneology notes. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.67.13
12102Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
  • Thomas, S. J.
  • 1864
Letter regarding upcoming Eden town meeting and caucus of Democratic Town Committee
Item:
  • 12102   
Object ID:
  • 008.006.001
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Democrats
  • Other, Town meetings
Creator:
  • Thomas, S. J.
Collection:
  • S. J. Thomas
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
Eden, 12th Feb. '64 Dear Sir, As you are one of the Democratic Town Committee and as the time for our March meeting is approaching, I will suggest that we have a Caucus here for consultation, the last Saturday of the month 27th at such hour as you think best- If Saturday should be too stormy then on the Tuesday following- Perhaps it may be best to pass the word ? ? ? to get a good attendence without notifying publicly- Please let me know your mind the matter and soon as you can. Truely Yours, S. J. Thomas *Town meetings took place in March) [show more]
9173Laura or Sue Cushman
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • Unknown
  • c 1860s
Laura or Sue Cushman
Item:
  • 9173   
Object ID:
  • 997-109-271
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • Unknown
Date:
  • c 1860s
Description:
Marked Sue Cushman written on front, Laura Cushman written on reverse.Woman age 18-30 standing, hand on pedestal in photographer’s studio. Wearing full dress with hope skirt. Dark fabric with full sleeves. Black decorative trim runing down each side of skirt fron and joining row of points along hem. Trim also on cuff and upper arm. White collar and black bow at neck. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Wearing small hat or ribbon on back of head. [show more]
5091Adaline Clark
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Unknown
  • 1860-1868
Adaline Clark
Item:
  • 5091   
Object ID:
  • 001.59.63
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Unknown
Collection:
  • Fernald Photo Collection
Date:
  • 1860-1868
Description:
portrait of woman in long dark, full skirt (possibly hoopskirt) with edging at trim and dark cape-type top. Dark hair pulled back into snood. Holding onto back of wooden chair with right hand. Inscription on back reads “Adaline Clark.”
1533The Household Physician
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Family
  • Other, History
  • Other, Medicine
  • Warren, Ira, M.D.
  • Bradley
  • 1862.
The Household Physician
Item:
  • 1533   
Object ID:
  • 996-82-82
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Family
  • Other, History
  • Other, Medicine
Creator:
  • Warren, Ira, M.D.
Publisher:
  • Bradley
Date:
  • 1862.
Description:
Although a very early and interesting book, the condition is so poor that it should be considered for de-accession. Collections Committee on January 2016, considered de-accession, however, voted to keep due to age and belonging to Mrs. Wiggins There is a card inside with Mrs. ?? Wiggin Mt. Desert Maine written on it.
4021Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Schooners
  • 1861
Sale of vessel "Romp" of Tremont by Joshua S. Moore to Sallie Somes
Item:
  • 4021   
Object ID:
  • 001.162.9
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
Date:
  • 1861
Description:
Sale of 1/8th share of schooner Romp to Sallie S. Somes from Joshua S. Moore. The schooner Romp was built in Tremont in 1852.
4027Aid for dependents of those who served in military
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1863
Aid for dependents of those who served in military
Item:
  • 4027   
Object ID:
  • 001.162.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Date:
  • 1863
Description:
Payment from Treasurer of State of Maine for "aid in support of the wife, or dependent mother, father or sister, or minor children..." of soldiers sailors or marines engaged in military service "during the present rebellion." Names of service-persons, dependents and their ages, amount paid listed. Signed by Treasurer of Mount Desert (name of J.S. Somes added).
1539The Holy Bible.
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1868.
The Holy Bible.
Item:
  • 1539   
Object ID:
  • 996-77-77
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1868.
Description:
"Containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues; and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Printed in front: "Fannie Pray".Written opposite title page: "Della Pray".
1540The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1860.
The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Item:
  • 1540   
Object ID:
  • 996-132-13
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1860.
Description:
"Translated out of the original Greek: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Inscribed in front: "Charles E. Somes, Mt. Desert, Maine, Jan. 7, 1873." Poem written in back. Included inside the Bible are two small sheets with handwritten biblical quotes as well as a hank of hair tied up with string or embroidery floss.
12437Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • American Bible Society
  • 1861
Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments
Item:
  • 12437   
Object ID:
  • 015.FIC.035
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bibles
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1861
Description:
Inscribed in the front: "Tyler Richardson, March 11, 1862. Remember now thy creator on the days of they youth."
12640The Book of Common Prayer
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Prayer
  • Other, Religion
  • T. Nelson and Sons
  • 1864
The Book of Common Prayer
Item:
  • 12640   
Object ID:
  • 996-23-23
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Prayer
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • T. Nelson and Sons
Date:
  • 1864
Description:
"And Administration fo the Sacraments; and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America . . ." Inscribed by Adelma Joy, 1960.
12661Mitchell's New General Atlas
  • Publication, Book
  • 1867
Mitchell's New General Atlas
Item:
  • 12661   
Object ID:
  • 015.024.001
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Date:
  • 1867
Description:
"Containing maps of the various countries of the world, plans of cities, etc. Forty-eight quarto maps. Valuable statistical tables, including population figures, posts offices in the U.S.
12681Rose in the Desert
  • Publication, Book
  • Carlton & Porer
  • 1862
Rose in the Desert
Item:
  • 12681   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.04
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Publisher:
  • Carlton & Porer
Date:
  • 1862
Description:
Six religious stories. Pasted inside front cover: Regulations of Sound Public Library, Mount Desert Island, Maine.
12697Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • American Tract Society
  • 1863.
Memories of Lottie, by a Pastor
Item:
  • 12697   
Object ID:
  • 996-107-10
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Tract Society
Date:
  • 1863.
Description:
Handwritten opposite title page: "Found in old Lewis Somes house." Bookplate of Sabbath School Library, First Presbyterian Church, Paterson, N.J. inside front cover.
12772Olive's World
  • Publication, Book
  • American Sunday School Union
  • 1868
Olive's World
Item:
  • 12772   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.19
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Publisher:
  • American Sunday School Union
Date:
  • 1868
Description:
Fictional story for Sunday School use. Inscribed "No. 92, Sound Sabbath School."
12776A Little Leaven in a Little Lump
  • Publication, Book
  • American Sunday School Union
  • 1865
A Little Leaven in a Little Lump
Item:
  • 12776   
Object ID:
  • 015.003.15
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Publisher:
  • American Sunday School Union
Date:
  • 1865
Description:
Fictional stories for Sunday School. Inscribed "No. 37, Sound Sabbath School."
13460Sword
  • Object, Armaments, Sword
  • 1860c.
Sword
Item:
  • 13460   
Object ID:
  • 996-162-378
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Sword
Date:
  • 1860c.
Description:
Sword in scabbard. Handle wrapped in snake skin. Brass hardware. Two rings on scabbard for belt. Lender info - parade sword of Benjamin Thomas Atherton first Maine Heavy Artillery Company C - Civil War.
16984Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • march 19, 1863
Note from E. M. Hamor to B. H. Higgins
Item:
  • 16984   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.011
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • march 19, 1863
Description:
This is a personal note that reads, "Sir, If you will come over next Monday in the afternoon, we will do that business. If you cannot come, please let me know when you can come. Yours, E. M. Hamor"
17461Teaching Contract
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Other, Education
  • 2/20/1869
Teaching Contract
Item:
  • 17461   
Object ID:
  • **2079
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
Subject:
  • Other, Education
Date:
  • 2/20/1869
Description:
Copy of contract hiring Lyman Smith to teach for 2 and a half months in district 4. Pay was $30 a month
17500The Holy Bible.
  • Publication, Book
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
  • The American Bible Society
  • 1863.
The Holy Bible.
Item:
  • 17500   
Object ID:
  • 996-78-78
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Object, Religious Text, Bible
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • The American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1863.
14670Thaddeus Shepley Somes, tintype
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • Other, Portrait
  • 1868
Thaddeus Shepley Somes, tintype
Item:
  • 14670   
Object ID:
  • 996-144-144
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Date:
  • 1868
Description:
Thaddeus Shepley Somes age 40-50. Hairline receding, hair brushed back. Neatly trimmed beard and mustache. Wears heavy dark coat unbuttoned with dark vest underneath buttoned to top and white collar. One hand on knee the other on table. Color added to cheeks. Emulsion pealing from edges.
14676Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, 1867
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • Other, Portrait
  • 1867
Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, 1867
Item:
  • 14676   
Object ID:
  • 996-142-142
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Date:
  • 1867
Description:
Emilie Clarissa Meynell Somes, wife of Thaddeus Shepley Somes. Seated turned to left. Dark hair pulled back into large bun at back of head. Wears band in hair and long beaded earrings. Black fitted dress with simple white collar. Holds book, perhaps photo album.
14044Post Route Map of Maine, 1869
  • Map
  • 1869
Post Route Map of Maine, 1869
Item:
  • 14044   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.042
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map
Collection:
  • Map Collection
Date:
  • 1869
Description:
Post Route Map of Maine, 1869. Show adjacent U.S. states and Canadian provinces. This map is used for classes in Sound School House. *
11405Unknown Woman
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • Other, Portrait
  • 1860's
Unknown Woman
Item:
  • 11405   
Object ID:
  • 997-910-1080
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Date:
  • 1860's
Description:
Unknown woman with hair parted in middle and pulled back. Wears dark shawl or cape and white blouse. Marked on frame: "Potter’s Patent March 7, 1865."