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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
7094Willis Humphries Ballard
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Robert Michael, Jr.
  • September 1855
Willis Humphries Ballard
Item:
  • 7094   
Object ID:
  • 997-658-828
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Robert Michael, Jr.
Date:
  • September 1855
Place:
  • Popham Beach, Maine
Description:
Willis Humphries Ballard at Popham Beach.
16986Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins
  • Document, Permission, License, Occupational License
  • october 29, 1850
Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins
Item:
  • 16986   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.010
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License, Occupational License
Date:
  • october 29, 1850
Description:
Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins, signed by Ezra B. French, Secretary of State.
3528Court document of debt of deceased John Somes
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • Other, Estates
  • Oct 27, 1852
Court document of debt of deceased John Somes
Item:
  • 3528   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Probate
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • Oct 27, 1852
Description:
Jacob Somes the administrator of the deceased's estate, John Somes, received court approval to sell real estate of John Somes to pay debts of $1107.66 through an advertised sale
3798Deed to Jacob Somes
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Other, Deed
  • Oct 24, 1854
Deed to Jacob Somes
Item:
  • 3798   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.30.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Other, Deed
Date:
  • Oct 24, 1854
Description:
Deed John Somes to Jacob Somes for land in Mt Desert Abraham Somes lot
16740Copy of the sketch showing division of the Reuben, Jr. and Daniel Freeman house in Pretty Marsh
  • Map, Land Survey
  • March 8, 1853
Copy of the sketch showing division of the Reuben, Jr. and Daniel Freeman house in Pretty Marsh
Item:
  • 16740   
Object ID:
  • 006.57.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Map, Land Survey
Collection:
  • Pretty Marsh
Date:
  • March 8, 1853
Description:
Copy of the sketch showing division of the Reuben, Jr. and Daniel Freeman house in Pretty Marsh. In 1808, settlers Reuben and George Freeman together purchased 200 acres in Pretty Marsh for $145. When George died, the property became Reuben's. Reuben in turn left it to his two sons, Reuben, Jr. and Daniel. However, there were bad feelings between Reuben, Jr. and Daniel, and they "agreed to settle" the property, dividing everything -- the house, the barns, pasturage and farm implements -- into two parts. Each family lived in a half of the house, and the kitchen was shared between the two families. [show more]
2326Bill of Services for the town of Eden from Selectman Benjamin Higgins
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
  • March 5, 1850
Bill of Services for the town of Eden from Selectman Benjamin Higgins
Item:
  • 2326   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.009
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Bill
Date:
  • March 5, 1850
Description:
This is an itemized bill from Benjamin H. Higgins to the town of Eden for his services as Selectman. Some of the charges are for transportation, distributing bills and attending meetings in Ellsworth.
11931A reciept of salary paid for B. H. Higgins from the U. S. Light-house Establishment
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • December 31, 1858
A reciept of salary paid for B. H. Higgins from the U. S. Light-house Establishment
Item:
  • 11931   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.012
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Date:
  • December 31, 1858
Description:
This appears to be a receipt showing that B. H. Higgins was paid the amount of $137.50, a quarterly salary, for the his services as the keeper of the Saddleback Ledge Lighthouse. The dates paid through are from Sept 1st, 1858 to December 31st, 1858.
14097Abraham Somes III
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • c 1850s
Abraham Somes III
Item:
  • 14097   
Object ID:
  • 997-536-703
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Date:
  • c 1850s
Description:
Copy of tintype of ambro type of Abraham Somes III. Dark hair parted on one side and brushed down. Beard from ears below chin, not on chin (plain folks style). Heavy black coat over double breasted vest, white shirt with black silk tie. Image appears to be scratched at bottom.
3400Church Pew Subscription
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • c 1850
Church Pew Subscription
Item:
  • 3400   
Object ID:
  • 997-38-527
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
Date:
  • c 1850
Description:
Contract between pew subscribers and the Somesville Union Church to build a meeting house. Paper backed. Black frame .5” wide. Paper mounted on fabric. Two sheets of paper glued together. Typed transcript of document in object file.
3219Rocking Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Rocking Chair
  • c 1850
Rocking Chair
Item:
  • 3219   
Object ID:
  • 996-163-379
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Rocking Chair
Date:
  • c 1850
Description:
Child sized rocking chair. Natural finish with red trim. Donor info - belonged to his grandmother, Maria Merritt Beckworth, who is pictured in the chair in MDIHS photo # 996-39-39.
8905Maria Merritt Beckwith, Age 6
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
  • Other, Portrait
  • c 1850
Maria Merritt Beckwith, Age 6
Item:
  • 8905   
Object ID:
  • 996-39-39a
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Direct Positive, Tintype
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Date:
  • c 1850
Description:
Maria Merritt Beckwith Age 6 in 1850. Seated in Rocking Chair. Grandmother of donor, Robert Harris of Oak Hill Road, Mt. Desert. Hair parted in middle, pulled back behind ears. Wearing necklaces and possibly pocket watch around neck. Plaid dress with flounces in skirt. Narrow white lace collar.
3252Powder Flask
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
  • c 1850
Powder Flask
Item:
  • 3252   
Object ID:
  • 996.212.428
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Armaments, Powder Flask
Subject:
  • Other, Bullets
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • c 1850
Description:
Narrow neck. Design on side - two pistols crossed, stars, eagle carrying spears and shield, two flags, 16 stars, cannon balls and anchor. Similar to those made by the American Flask and Cap Co. during the 1850s.
16759Isaac Somes' ledger of items purchased in Boston
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Begins in 1850
Isaac Somes' ledger of items purchased in Boston
Item:
  • 16759   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.109
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • 1857.
Date:
  • Begins in 1850
Description:
Isaac Somes' ledger of items he bought in Boston and probably brought back to sell on Mount Desert Island. Reference on back pages to Somes' leasing of woolen mill to Richard Nanson (?) in 1879 -1883. Nanson was to agree to prohibit smoking on premises. May be a draft of a leasing agreement between Somes and Nanson (?) for operation of the woolen mill. Ledger begins in 1850 and continues to 1857. The draft fo the agreement with Nanson was written in 1878. [show more]
16988Personal Corrispondence Aug 9th, 1855
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Aug 9th, 1855
Personal Corrispondence Aug 9th, 1855
Item:
  • 16988   
Object ID:
  • 009.003.002
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • Aug 9th, 1855
Description:
Letter between brother and sister, Beatrice (?) and A. M. Capen (?). This letter is from A. Capen to his sister, informing her on his recent relocation to Mount Desert Island. He speaks of swimming in the ocean and how pleasent the air is.
17015Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • Other, Bridges
  • 8/1/1850
Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
Item:
  • 17015   
Object ID:
  • **1107
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 8/1/1850
Description:
Bill for repairs from William Thompson to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
16968Black, John to Thompson, William
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • Other, Bridges
  • 7/6/1850
Black, John to Thompson, William
Item:
  • 16968   
Object ID:
  • **1105
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 7/6/1850
Description:
Bill for repairs from William Thompson to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
16972Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • Other, Bridges
  • 7/6/1850
Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
Item:
  • 16972   
Object ID:
  • **1106
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 7/6/1850
Description:
Bill for repairs from William Thompson to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
17014Thompson, William to Black, John
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • Other, Bridges
  • 6/15/1850
Thompson, William to Black, John
Item:
  • 17014   
Object ID:
  • **1108
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 6/15/1850
Description:
Statement of tolls and expenses to Col. John Black from William Thompson.
3584Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Minutes
  • Document, Minutes
  • Other, Bridges
  • 4/21/1851
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Minutes
Item:
  • 3584   
Object ID:
  • **1110
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Minutes
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 4/21/1851
Description:
Minutes of meeting of Directors of the Mount Desert Bridge Corporation ordering repairs to be done by William Thompson due to damage by wind and sea in storm.
4026License, Coasting Trade, One Year
  • Document, Permission, License, Occupational License
  • Other, Schooners
  • 1859
License, Coasting Trade, One Year
Item:
  • 4026   
Object ID:
  • 001.162.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License, Occupational License
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
Date:
  • 1859
Description:
License issued to Amos (?) Cooper and George B. Somes of Mt. Desert to operate Schooner Richmond.
1542Book of Psalms
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
  • American Bible Society
  • 1859
Book of Psalms
Item:
  • 1542   
Object ID:
  • 015.045
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
Publisher:
  • American Bible Society
Date:
  • 1859
Description:
"Translated out of The Original Hebrew: and with the former translations diligently compared and revised." Written in the front: "Myra Lurvey, Bar Harbor Me. Tel. 288-3613"
13826The Life and Times of Aaron Burr.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Burr, Aaron
  • Parton, J.
  • Mason Brothers
  • 1859.
The Life and Times of Aaron Burr.
Item:
  • 13826   
Object ID:
  • 996-93-93
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Burr, Aaron
Creator:
  • Parton, J.
Publisher:
  • Mason Brothers
Collection:
  • Books in Archival Storage
Date:
  • 1859.
13879True Stories from Modern History.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • C.S. Francis and Co.
  • 1859.
True Stories from Modern History.
Item:
  • 13879   
Object ID:
  • 996-190-19
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, History
Publisher:
  • C.S. Francis and Co.
Date:
  • 1859.
Description:
Short historical stories. gift of Abbie Thomas Richardson
14622Progressive Parsing Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Grammar
  • Weld, Allen H.
  • Bailey and Noyes.
  • 1859
Progressive Parsing Book
Item:
  • 14622   
Object ID:
  • 996-154-15
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Grammar
Creator:
  • Weld, Allen H.
Publisher:
  • Bailey and Noyes.
Date:
  • 1859
Description:
Parsing and Syntax Prose and Poetry
4506To Mary Newman from Aramenta March, Oct 1859
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1859
To Mary Newman from Aramenta March, Oct 1859
Item:
  • 4506   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.26
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Collection:
  • Mary Newman
Date:
  • 1859
Description:
To Mary Newman from Aramenta March, Oct 1859 Discusses m? is not well. Charlotte is unkind for not seeing her.Also wants Mary to come visit