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| 13942 | Seaside Studies in Natural History: Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay: Radiates |
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Description: Description of Radiates, the Marine animals of Massachusetts Bay, Book marked as belonging to the library of the Harbor Cottages. Inscription on front inside page : Purchased from the proceeds of a concert given by Mr. Hamilton J. Orr of Philadelphia and Mrs. Chas. W. Eliot, July 26, 1890." |
| 1028 | Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph |
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Description: Freeman House with a buggy in the driveway, in Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1860s. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white | |
| 9168 | Harriett Noyes |
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Description: Harriett Noyes age 50-70. Hair parted in middle and pulled back. Ribbons worn at back of head. Full skirt with belt at waist. Buttons down center of bodice, lace collar and small black bow at neck. Trim runs down length of sleeve and around cufs. Seated in chair with arm on covered table. Marked on back, “B.F. George, Photographist, 140 Court Street Boston. | |
| 9050 | Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert |
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Description: Copy of Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert by B.F. de Costa. Text of island history to 1868. | ||
| 12753 | Bradbury’s Fresh Laurels for the Sabbath School |
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Description: "A New and Extensive Collection of Music and Hymns. Prepared Expressly for Sabbath Schools, Etc." Inscribed inside front cover: Geo A Somes, C A P somes, 1871. Includes title and first line index. |
| 16404 | Civil War Letter |
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Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins from Newport News, VA, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter refers to other local men who were serving in the Civil War. He also refers to the ship, Alabama, being in Frenchmans Bay. | |
| 16402 | Civil War Letter |
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Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. This letter, written from Baton Rouge, LA, discussed health issues and new marching orders. | |
| 16403 | Civil War Letter |
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Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins, Civil War soldier, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins, describes weather, his illness and the status of other local soldiers. | |
| 16405 | Civil War Letter |
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Description: Letter written by DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter written from Baton Rouge, LA, refers to picket duty and food rations. | |
| 13816 | Colton and Fitch's Introductory School Geography |
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Description: Contains definitions, sections on races and occupations, North America, British Provinces, northern states, southern states, West Indies,Territories, South America, Africa, Asia, Oceanica, Western Europe. Inscribed in front: Charles E Somes, Nov. 14th 1867; other doodles and drawings; married Minnie A (?) Grindle, both of Mt Desert Maine..."both pretty good looking chaps" Name Hamor written on pages in back; also Dellmy. Smith, Dency (?) somes. On exhibit in Somesville, summer 2012. [show more] |
| 14741 | Treatise on Milch [sic] Cows |
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Description: ...whereby the quality and quanity of milk which any cow will give may be accurately determined by observing natural marks or external indications alone; the length of time she will continue to milk, etc. Translated by N. P. Trist With introductory remarks and observations on the cow and the dairy. by John S. Skinner Cover missing. | ||
| 3502 | Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant |
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Description: One page formal certificate announcing the appointment of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant of the Sixteenth Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. Sample was maternal grandfather of LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.067.4 | |
| 9167 | Chauncy Noyes? |
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Description: Chauncy Noyes [leland boy]. Also 3 cent George Washington stamp on back. Unclear if photo was mailed to Chauncy Noyes or if he is subject of photo. Also marked, “John A. Heard 10 Tremont Row Boston. Man dressed in uniform. Balding with long sideburns. Seated with arm on table, curtain to left. | |
| 16401 | Civil War Letter |
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Description: This letter from Joseph Currier, written from Fort Alexander, MD, to a Mr. Higgins is asking for state aid for his impoverished family in Maine. Currier mention that the soldiers have not been paid in six months. | |
| 3519 | Resolution regarding Capt. Nathaniel G Richardson |
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Description: Resolution submitted by the Tremont Lodge F.A. Masons for publication regarding the death of Capt. Nathaniel G. Richardson. Consists of three handwritten scraps of paper. | |
| 16633 | Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription |
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Description: Photocopy and transcription of letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer attempting to locate his brother, Isaac Mayo, during Civil War. | |
| 11569 | McNally's System of Geography |
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Description: McNally, McNally's System of Geography. (New York: A.S. Barnes, 1866). | ||
| 3733 | Records of John Gilley, Civil War , 1860-1864 |
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Description: A DVD containing records of the military service of John Gilley from 1860-1864. Copies of the original records from the US National Archives. This set of records were obtained during the research conducted by Tim Garrity, 2005. See media tab for a .pdf file that includes all records of Gilley. The DVD includes three files of scans unrelated to Gilley. The DVD file that corresponds to the records herein is named "timgarrity.pdf" | ||
| 3732 | Records of John Gilley, Widows Pension, Death |
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Description: A DVD that contains records of John Gilley, related to a widow's pension and death, and documents related to his widow, Lorinda Gilley. Files copied from original records in the National Archives. This set of records were obtained during the research conducted by Tim Garrity, 2005. See media tab for a .pdf file that includes all records of Gilley. | ||
| 13631 | Auto-Biography of Lemuel Norton: Including an account of his early life... |
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Description: An account of his early life--two years in a printing office--eleven years at sea, in which he was twice shipwrecked, and experienced several narrow escapes from death. Also his Christian experience and labors in the Gospel ministry. Page 137 begins his account of time on Mt. Desert. Published in Portland [Maine] by advertising steam job printing office, Horace C. Little, printer. |
| 1002 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 |
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Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. | |
| 1003 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 |
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Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. | |
| 1004 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 |
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Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young | |
| 1005 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 |
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Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. | |
| 1001 | James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 |
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Description: James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan |
