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Richard Allen Troop Order
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • United States Army
  • 1919
Richard Allen Troop Order
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter dated 6 April 1919 recognising Sergeant Richard Allen's service in the American Expeditionary Force. Form letter. Form letter from Headquarters, American Expeditionary Force thanking soldiers for their service. Copied signature by General John J. Pershing, general officer commanding the AEF.
Map of Automobile Routes in the State of Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Map
  • 1917
Map of Automobile Routes in the State of Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Map of all of the automobile roads in the State of Maine back in 1917. The map was created by Maine Automobile Association, Portland, Maine.
Memoir of Sara Tamblyn's 1917 summer in Seal Harbor, Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • 1917
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Telling of painter Sara Tamblyn's 1917 summer in Seal Harbor, Maine. Some of those mentioned in her memior Leopold Stokowski, Olga Samaroff, Walter Damrosch, Clara and Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Carlos Salzedo, William Yarrow (husband). 39 typed pages bound in a plastic report cover. This was donated by Marvin Heit. [show more]
Sieur de Monts National Monument Dedication
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program
  • August 22, 1916
Sieur de Monts National Monument Dedication
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet with copies of the speeches given at the opening of Sieur de Monts National Mounment on August 22, 1916. Addresses by Charles W. Eliot, Hon. John E. Bunker, Hon. L.B. Deasy, Right Rev. William Lawrence, D.D., George B. Door, Dr. Alfred G. Mayer. These speeches were delivered at a meeting held at the Building of the Arts, Bar Harbor, Maine. 22 pages with a faded green cover with black printing. [show more]
Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • 8/10/1914
Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet showing the Paths and Trails of Northeast Harbor and Vicinity printed by the Northeast Harbor Village Improvement Society. Eight pages in length with no maps. Gives written directions on how to access the trails. Trails mentioned: School House Ledge, Hadlock Pond, Upper Hadlock Pond, Brown Mountain, Asticou Hill, Jordan's Pond, Sargent Mountain, Chasm Trail to Giant's Slide, Cadillac Cliff, Western Mountain [show more]
Paths Guide of Mount Desert Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Guidebook
  • 1915
Paths Guide of Mount Desert Maine
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Small half page booklet showing the Paths and Trails of Mount Desert Island created by the Village Improvement Societies of Bar Harbor, Seal Harbor, Northeast Harbor, and Southwest Harbor. Fourtysix pages in length with no maps. Gives written directions on how to access the trails. Also includes heights of mountains, information about boat tours, and mushrooms. [show more]
Mount Desert Bars the Auto
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1913
Mount Desert Bars the Auto
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Article from the MP Evening Post 1913 about the decision to not allow automobiles on Mount Desert Island. Gives a bunch of reason to stick with horses and wagons/carriages.
Automobiles The Mount Desert Town Meeting.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • 8/23/1913
Automobiles The Mount Desert Town Meeting.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of the reprint from the Bar Harbor Life, August 23, 1913. It is a lenghty poem on the debate and those who spoke at the meeting about the automobile.
An Appeal for the Protectionof the Town of Mount Desert Against Automobiles
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • 1915
Description:
Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of an appeal to those in favor of keeping automobiles off the roads to send money to help offset the costs of those committie members traveling to Augusta to argue against automobiles infront of the State Legislature ahead of the vote. [show more]
Letter to Mrs. L.E. Holmes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • NEH Golf Club
  • 5/12/1918
Letter to Mrs. L.E. Holmes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter written to L.E. Holmes from Laurie Holmes. Laurie writting to his mother on American YMCA paper. Letter inclues an insert titled Mother's Day 1918 with poems and remberences created by the American YMCA.
Letter to M.L. Allen from Clarence E. Madden, of Bar Harbor. April 24, 1907.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Allen, M.L.
  • 4/24/1917
Description:
Letter to M.L. Allen from Clarence E. Madden, of Bar Harbor. April 24, 1907. In reference to Allen’s Republican Party nomination for County Commissioner. Madden is not ready to support Peviously archived as 011.FIC.41.1, old accession **0429
Death Notice of Lewis Somes Jr
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
  • Other, Obituary
  • 5/28/1913
Death Notice of Lewis Somes Jr
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Death notice, typewritten, of Lewis Somes Jr (1832-1913). See bio material under people
Genealogy of the Pomeroys of Maine and New Brunswick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Mina E. Pomeroy
  • 1914
Genealogy of the Pomeroys of Maine and New Brunswick
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Small 4 1/2" X 6" clothbound book containing Pomeroy family history and genealogy.
Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Act
  • Other, Legislation
  • Other, Toll bridges
  • 03/29/1917
Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Maine Legislative Act to Establish Mt Desert Bridge District regarding the toll bridge becoming a free bridge. Appears to be original with seal Previously archived as 011.FIC.9.2
Hadlock Family of Little Cranberry Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Codfish
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Little Cranberry Island
  • Other, Norwood's Cove
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, War of 1812
  • 3/31/1917
Hadlock Family of Little Cranberry Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
BH Times typed copy of article on Hadlock Family and sailing vessels, list of schooners owned by Hadlocks. Norwood's cove battle during War of 1812, Excerpts of log of Sam Hadlock, Tampico, Mexico in 1849 recorded by W.O. Sawtelle Not clear whether all these items were in the BH Times, 8 pp.
Certificate of Honorable Discharge of Arthur Ailworth from the United States Army
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
  • Other, Military discharges
  • United States Army
  • 1/2/1919
Description:
Official copy of discharge papers for Arthur F. Ailworth. Ailworth was probably a maternal uncle of LaRue Spiker. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.067.3
Military Hop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Ticket, Admission Ticket
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Community Events
  • 4/30/1915
Military Hop
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
“Military Hop, Friday Evening, April 30th, 1915” card to present at the door. Held at Alumni Hall. Probably Alumni Hall is at the University of Maine
Poem by Hollis M. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • 1912
Poem by Hollis M. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Poem composed by Hollis M. Smith 1912. Poem is about a horse.
Marriage Certificate for Fred P. Smith and Adeline B. McFarland
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record, Marriage Certificate
  • July 3, 1911
Description:
Marriage certificate of Fred P. Smith and Adeline B. McFarland.
YMCA sponsored postcard written by Raymond Somes to Arthur Somes.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • July 1918
Description:
A YMCA sponsored troop issued postcard from early on in Raymond's time overseas. "Dear Father- Everything O.K. Had a fine trip and am enjoying seeing the world. Raymond"
Postcard from H.L. Tibbets to Arthur Somes. (With envelope)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 11/7/1918
Description:
"Dear friend Arthur, Just a line from France wishing you the best of health, as I am myself enjoying. I would like to be driving around teh old island to-day if the weather is as good as here, but will not be long before we get back now I think" Written By Private H.L. Tibbets to Raymond Somes's father Arthur.
YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • 04/26/1919
YMCA postcard written by Raymond P. Somes to Arthur Somes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
A YMCA troop postcard written by Raymond to his father on what appears to be the day he arrived back in the United States: "Arrived to-day O.K. good trip. Expect to be home soon- Love Raymond"
American History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Book
  • David Saville Muzzy
  • 1912
American History
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1 copy David Saville Muzzy textbook American History. Names of H.S. Craig and Robert K. Bolick written on inside front cover.
Secretary's Book, GAR
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • 1916c.
Secretary's Book, GAR
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
7" x 8" booklet that includes oath for becoming member; list of charter members; and scanty minutes of meetings. Most of the pages are blank.
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • 1910
President Taft and John E. Bunker in Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Negative of photo showing President Taft and party on pier in Bar Harbor, with sailboat and Bar Island in distance. Written on the back of the photograph from which this negative was likely made was: "John E. Bunker and President Taft." (Note on sleeve of negative.)