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5811Steamboat Wharf at Clark's Point, SW Harbor, Maine
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1891
Description:
The Charles Butt Ballard Negative Collection. Black and white photo. From Henry Rand's 1891 Album. Pemetic Hotel on hill. Southwest Harbor, Maine This negative was created by Ballard from a photo album of Henry Rand. Photo was 5 x 7. Notes say "from Str. Mount Desert". It has been noted that the Southwest Harbor Public Library may have exclusive rights to this photo. Until this is resolved, this image is restricted.
14445Stairs: Plan and Section, Kebo Valley Club, Comm No. 140, Sheet No. 4
  • Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Other, Architectural elements
  • Other, Stairways
  • Savage, Fred L.
  • September 5, 1899
Description:
Stairs: Plan and Section, Kebo Valley Club, Comm No. 140, Sheet No. 4
12439Epworth Songs:
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Berry, Joseph F. & Gabriel, Chas. H. editors
  • Hunt and Eaton
  • 1893.
17288Trifet’s Monthly Galaxy of Music
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Crosby
  • F. Trifet, Sept. 1890.
17293Sartario Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Pianos
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Cologne
  • 1899
12613Wrecked on the Bermudas: the thrilling adventures of three boys. A true story of the present age.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Meyer, Captain W. E.
  • 1892
Description:
Appears to be nonfiction. Illustrated. Inscription reads: Miss Meyer's sends her compliments to Mrs. Rumill and wishes her a Merrry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Decb. 15th. 94 Reid Street Bermuda
16415First English Settlements
  • Publication, Periodical, Magazine
  • Other, Settlers
  • 1893
Description:
Maine Historical Magazine article on settlers of Eastern Maine. Includes Trenton. Original and Photocopy
3931Schooner Harry A. Berwind Baptized
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Schooners
  • 1895
Description:
Copy of handwritten account of launching of schooner, "Harry A. Berwind," at Millbridge christened by a Miss Sawyer with sea water, not champagne. Built by Sawyer Bros. yard.
13744Artistic Furniture and Architectural Interiors, Decorations, etc. During the Last Two and a Half Centuries By the Most Eminent Artists of that Period
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architecture
  • Other, Interior Design
  • Other, Savage, Fred L.
  • George H. Polley and Co.
  • 1892
14192"Republican Rally!" poster
  • Document, Advertising, Poster, Political Poster
  • Other, Political campaigns
  • Other, Political parades & rallies
  • Other, Political posters
  • Other, Politics & government
  • Other, Republicans
  • 1880s-1890s
Description:
Ephemera: Framed poster inviting the citizens of Mount Desert to a Republican Rally in Otter Creek on Sept. 2nd. Speakers at the rally were T.R. Simonton, Esq. and A.P. Wiswell, Esq. Probably dates to the 1880s-1890s. Every line of type is different. Fine example of a typesetter's skill. A gift to the Historical Society in honor of Louisa Kennedy. Poster dimensions: approximately 13 1/4" wide by 20" in height.
12693A Study of the Life of Jesus the Christ in Fifty-Two Lessons
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • Hazard, M.C.and John Luther Kilbon
  • Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
  • 1892.
Description:
"Three Grades for Sunday-Schools, Bible cclasses, Normal Classes, Sunday-School Assemblies, and Institutions of Learning Where the Bible is Taught". Textbook, includes Bible Dictionary and historical map of Palestine. Marked on front pages: "Mary B. Somes, Jan., 1897".
2625Times Past. Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times. Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 8/26/1999
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, Real Estate
  • 8/23/1899
Description:
Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times. Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 8/26/1999. Annual meeting of the Kebo Valley Club. Plans made to build a new golf club. Fred Savage will design it. Article discussing the need for more building sites for summer residences. Community assured that the area is suitable for summer attraction. Review of the Butler’s Ball
5505Times Past. Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times. Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 5/20/1999
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Other, Real Estate
  • 5/24/1899
Description:
Republication of Bar Harbor Record news items in Bar Harbor Times. Compiled by Deborah Dyer of the Bar Harbor Historical Society, 5/20/1999. Detailed description of Allie Stafford’s livery and announcment that he and his brother have dissolved their partnership and George is building a livery on Cottage Street.
12612The New Brunswick Readers: Second Primer
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Educational Book Co. Limited
  • 1899c.
Description:
Booklet size reader, printed in Canada. Written on cover: Meredith Bordeaux
17652United States Post Office Certificate of Postmaster for Richmond Smith of Pretty Marsh 1893
  • Document, Permission, License, Registration
  • Other, Postal service employees
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • 1893
Description:
Certificate, Postmaster General of the United States, appointing Richmond Smith of Pretty Marsh postmaster, 1893.
8670Victor H. Stoddard
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Preble and Jordan
  • 1891
Description:
Cabinet card of Victor H. Stoddard, a young man with short hair combed straight up in the front. He wears a dark jacket and vest which have braided trim, a white shirt and plaid necktie. Card is marked: Preble and Jordan, 66 Main St., Waterville, Me. Reverse of the card has sample works of Preble and Jordan. Handwritten at top and side of the back of the card: "Victor H. Stoddard, Milo, 91, 20 years."
8675R. E. Leavitt
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Preble and Jordan
  • 1891
Description:
Cabinet card of teen boy with hair parted and combed to side. He wears a dark jacket and vest, both with braid trim, with a white shirt and striped necktie. Card is marked: Preble and Jordan, 66 Main St., Waterville, Me. Reverse of card shows sample images of Preble and Jordan work. Handwritten at top and sides of back of card: "R. E. Leavitt, Norridgewock, Me. 91, 17 yrs."
8676A. S. Denison
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Preble and Jordan
  • 1891
Description:
Cabinet card of young man with short hair parted on one side. He wears a dark jacket with braid trim on the label, a white shirt and dark striped necktie. Card is marked: Preble and Jordan, 66 Main St., Waterville, Me. Reverse of the card shows images of works by Preble and Jordan. Handwritten at top and side of the card: "A. S. Denison, Wilton, Me., 23 yrs., 1891."
8681Unknown Child
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Merrill
  • 1891
Description:
Cabinet card of unknown child [2-3 years] and unknown gender. Child has straight bangs and short curled hair at the sides. Child is wearing a long white dress with wide lace collar and lace at hem. Child is wearing high button boots and is photographed on a simulated rock against a woodland backdrop. Card is marked: Merrill. On the back is a decorative logo for Merril Art Photography, Waterville, Me. Handwritten in pencil on the back is "Compliments of your little friend, Otto C. Kuauff [sp ?], July '91." [show more]
8797Isiah Ober
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • H. Pepper
  • 1850 - c 1890s
Description:
Cabinet card of Isiah Ober [age 20-30], hair parted in middle and brushed to sides. Wears heavy dark coat unbuttoned with vest buttoned to top, dark striped tie with small tie tack in knot and round white collar. Photo on decorative paper. Photo over white paper with curled ends. Marked on back H. Pepper Photographer.
8804Will Kittredge
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • Elmer Chickering
  • 1890s
Description:
Will Kittredge, son of Elizabeth Kittredge [age 20-30]. Short dark hair parted on side and brushed back, well trimmed mustache. Wears uniform with double breasted jacket and epaulettes. Belt at waist and decorative tassels over chest. Marked on front Elmer Chickering 21 West St. Boston. Marked on back Will Kittredge. The Royal Studio. Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association Awarded at the Seventeenth exhibition 1890. Elmer Chickering Proprietor 21 West St. Boston. Duplicated can be had at any time. [show more]
13507Unknown Man
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait photographs
  • 1850 - c 1890s
Description:
Black and white photograph of an unknown man age 60-70 wearing cap with short brim. Short gray hair. Wears cardigan sweater with collar folding down on chest. Dark wrinkled shirt underneath.
8820Unknown man, military uniform
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait
  • J.E. Purdy
  • c1890s
Description:
Man age 40s. Receding hairline, mustache. Wears military uniform with ME insignia. Dark jacket with two stripes down middle. Unadorned epaulets.. Marked J.E. Purdy and Co. Boston.
8829Mark Whiting Somes
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait
  • H.L. Bradley
  • c 1890s
Description:
Mark Whiting Somes age 4 months. Baby in wicker chair on sheep skin. Wearing diaper and chain around neck. Marked Cottage Street Bar Harbor Me. On back in pen Mark Whiting Somes age 4 mo. 23 1/2 lbs. H.L. Bradley was the son of photographer Bryant Bradley.
8830Mark Whiting Somes
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Cabinet Photograph
  • Other, Portrait
  • H.L. Bradley
  • c 1890s
Description:
Mark Whiting Somes age 19 months. Standing on wicker chair. Short light colored hair. Dark dress with wide collar. Collar split in middle has three small white buttons on each edge. Three small white buttons on sleeve cuff. Wears black stockings and black high buttoned shoes. Marked Cottage Street Bar Harbor, ME. Marked in pencil on back, “son of Allie Somes.” H.L. Bradley was the son of photographer Bryant Bradley.