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19483Letter from ACS to His Wife
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Mount Desert High School
  • Sept 29, 1864
Letter from ACS to His Wife
Item:
  • 19483   
Object ID:
  • 016.002.59
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert High School
Collection:
  • Laura Cross Collection
Date:
  • Sept 29, 1864
Description:
Two page computer typed copy of a letter written by ACS to his wife dated September 29, 1864. He writes to his wife to let her know he is well and of the battles fought near by. He also pledges to send her more money after he has a chance to buy some replacement clothes. Talks of Captain H.H. Savage who thinks they maybe related. Hopes his wife is well and sends his love.
18374Sale of estate for benefit of Nancy J. Gott, minor child
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
  • Other, Estates
  • Sep 1869
Sale of estate for benefit of Nancy J. Gott, minor child
Item:
  • 18374   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Bill of Sale
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • Sep 1869
Description:
Sale to Edward P. Somes for $55. real estate of Ezra D. Gott for Nancy J. Gott, minor, for whom John W. Somes was guardian
1592Quilt Square
  • Object, Quilt Block
  • October 1, 1862
Quilt Square
Item:
  • 1592   
Object ID:
  • 995-15-15
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Quilt Block
Date:
  • October 1, 1862
Description:
Red and white cotton basket pattern square from “Friendship Quilt”. Made by May E. Read for a bride’s quilt. Inscription reads, “Please accept my best wishes for your future happiness.” In wooden frame under glass. Donor info - It was the custom at that time to present a bride with a “Friendship Quilt” made up of squares designed and made by friends. Then quilting parties were held and the quilt put together. Repaired and washed by Mrs. Barry Smith. May Read was from Swans Island. [show more]
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"
11910Hat
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • ca. 1860
Hat
Item:
  • 11910   
Object ID:
  • 997-23-512
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
Date:
  • ca. 1860
Description:
Ladies red and white hat. Lined with paper. Donor info - worn by members of the Eaton Clark family before the Civil War.
1589Child's bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury
  • Object, Clothing, Hat, Bonnet
  • c. 1869
Child's bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury
Item:
  • 1589   
Object ID:
  • 010.014.002
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat, Bonnet
Date:
  • c. 1869
Description:
First bonnet worn by Edith Etta Salisbury, who was born May 10, 1869. She was the grandmother of Gail Reiber, and Edith's mother was Henrietta Somes. Cream cloth with net crown, decorated with cream ribbon, cloth flowers and bricabrac and tiny beading around the brim. Silk (?) ties. Brim and crown have been stiffened.
9167Chauncy Noyes?
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • John A. Heard
  • c 1860s
Chauncy Noyes?
Item:
  • 9167   
Object ID:
  • 997-116-278
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • John A. Heard
Date:
  • c 1860s
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.
9168Harriett Noyes
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • B. F. George
  • c 1860s
Harriett Noyes
Item:
  • 9168   
Object ID:
  • 997-115-277
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Other, Portrait
Creator:
  • B. F. George
Date:
  • c 1860s
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.
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]
3527Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 2, 1865
Administration of Estate of Joshua Moore
Item:
  • 3527   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.8
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Probate
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • Aug 2, 1865
Description:
3 documents appointment Caroline F. Moore as administrator of Joshua S. Moore's estate, payments of the estate
3836Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
  • Other, Estates
  • Aug 1866
Court Record of sale of estate of Joshua F. Moore
Item:
  • 3836   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.14.10
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Agreement
Subject:
  • Other, Estates
Date:
  • Aug 1866
Description:
Agreement for Caroline Moore to hold sale of Joshua S. Moore's estate to pay debts of $500
16633Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Civil wars
  • Mayo, Wilson M
  • 8/4/1865
Letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer, photocopy and transcription
Item:
  • 16633   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.161.19
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Creator:
  • Mayo, Wilson M
Collection:
  • Mayo Genealogy
Date:
  • 8/4/1865
Description:
Photocopy and transcription of letter from Wilson Mayo to 1st Artillery Commanding Officer attempting to locate his brother, Isaac Mayo, during Civil War.
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
3502Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Service Record
  • Other, Military officers
  • Illinois State Militia
  • 8/13/1861
Certificate of Commissioning of Francis Sample as First Lieutenant
Item:
  • 3502   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1602.c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Service Record
Subject:
  • Other, Military officers
Creator:
  • Illinois State Militia
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 8/13/1861
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
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
2345Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869
  • Object, Maintenance, Clothes Wringer
  • 1869c.
Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869
Item:
  • 2345   
Object ID:
  • 995-126-126
Catalog:
  • Objects
Type:
  • Object, Maintenance, Clothes Wringer
Date:
  • 1869c.
Description:
Handle turns grooved wringer. Flat rollers feed fabric through. Springs keep roller tight. Marked, “Manufactured Makfield, Casco, ME. Hall’s Little Washer, Sept. 7, 1869”. .
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. *
3909List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls...
  • Document, List, Roster
  • Other, Civil wars
  • 1869
List of men furnished by the Town of Mt. Desert under the several calls...
Item:
  • 3909   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.153.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, List, Roster
Subject:
  • Other, Civil wars
Date:
  • 1869
Description:
Civil War soldiers. Photocopied list; difficult to read.
4510George W Newmen appears to owe money
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Debt
  • 1869
George W Newmen appears to owe money
Item:
  • 4510   
Object ID:
  • 008.075.22
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Debt
Collection:
  • George (Newmen) Newman
Date:
  • 1869
Description:
Feb 1869 Dear Mr Newmen from George W. Newmen Spelled Newmen rather than Newman I have not dun so well. I expect to and am very sorry I have had some disipointmen on the money but shall do the best i can for you. Appears to owe money
12109Somes Woolen Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
  • 1869
Somes Woolen Mill Records
Item:
  • 12109   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.002.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Somes Woolen Mill
Collection:
  • Somes Woolen Mill
Date:
  • 1869
Description:
1869 Record of Measurement and Cost of Cloth.
16767Somes Carding Mill Records
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1869
Somes Carding Mill Records
Item:
  • 16767   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.001.7
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Collection:
  • Somes Carding Mill
Date:
  • 1869
Description:
1869 Record of Weight and Cost of Carded Wool
9050Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Book
  • B.F. de Costa
  • 1868
Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert
Item:
  • 9050   
Object ID:
  • 021.02.01
Catalog:
  • Library
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Creator:
  • B.F. de Costa
Collection:
  • Cowles
Date:
  • 1868
Description:
Copy of Scenes in the Isle of Mount Desert by B.F. de Costa. Text of island history to 1868.
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".
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."
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.