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Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Date	Place	Rights
Sidewheel Steamer Rockland Southwest Harbor Public Library	Image, Photograph	Vessels, Steamboat		1856		No Copyright - United States	Sidewheel Steamer Rockland Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-10194 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Vessels, Steamboat Date: 1856
Hannah H. Heath Obituary Tremont Historical Society	Document, Announcement, Obituary	Other, Maine - Migration Other, Revolutionary War, Personal Narratives		1854			Hannah H. Heath Obituary Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-2459 Type: Document, Announcement, Obituary Subject: Other, Maine - Migration Other, Revolutionary War, Personal Narratives Date: 1854 Description: Obituary for Hannah H. Heath, wife of William Heath. Four pages. Penciled handwritten copy. Last page includes their children, who they married and where they lived. Contains historical narrative describing the times that determined her move from Beverly, MA to Sedgewick, Maine. Has references to the Revolutionary War and George Washington. Hannah was an ancestor of Paul R. Hinton.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Almanac	Other, Agriculture Other, History - Bar Harbor		1852			Old Farmer’s Almanac Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-19168 Type: Publication, Almanac Subject: Other, Agriculture Other, History - Bar Harbor Date: 1852 Description: Old Farmer’s Almanac 1865 tied together with string, yellow cover Previously archived as object id 013.FIC.31.08
Letter to President Franklin Pierce Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence	Other, Correspondence Other, Customs	Daniel Somes	1853			Letter to President Franklin Pierce Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12973 Type: Document, Correspondence Subject: Other, Correspondence Other, Customs Creator: Daniel Somes Date: 1853 Description: Duplicate record of 002-16-20-2410. Letter from Daniel Somes Jr. (1803-1883) to President Franklin Pierce recommending Thomas Jones for office of Collector of the Customs for the District of Frenchman Bay.
Laws for the suppression of Drinking Houses and Tippling Shops Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Booklet	Other	State of Maine	1855			Laws for the suppression of Drinking Houses and Tippling Shops Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7077 Type: Publication, Booklet Subject: Other Creator: State of Maine Publisher: Stevens & Blaine, printers to the State, Augusta Date: 1855 Description: Published by order of the Legislature.
The Indian of New England Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Booklet	Other People	Nicola Tenesles	1851	New England		The Indian of New England Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7083 Type: Publication, Booklet Subject: Other People Creator: Nicola Tenesles Publisher: Charles H. Pelton Date: 1851 Place: New England Description: The Indian of New England and the North-Eastern Provinces. A sketch of the life of an Indian hunter, ancient traditions relating to the Etchemin Tribe, their modes of life, fishing, hunting etc.
Bill of Services for the town of Eden from Selectman Benjamin Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Armaments, Bill			March 5, 1850			Bill of Services for the town of Eden from Selectman Benjamin Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-2326 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.
A reciept of salary paid for B. H. Higgins from the U. S. Light-house Establishment Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Receipt			December 31, 1858			A reciept of salary paid for B. H. Higgins from the U. S. Light-house Establishment Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-11931 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.
Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Permission, License, Occupational License			october 29, 1850			Justice of the Peace Licence for Benjamin Higgins Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16986 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.
Personal Corrispondence Aug 9th, 1855 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter			Aug 9th, 1855			Personal Corrispondence Aug 9th, 1855 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16988 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.
Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Minutes Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Minutes	Other, Bridges		4/21/1851			Mount Desert Bridge Corporation - Minutes Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-3584 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.
Children's Chair Bar Harbor Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair	none		1850 c	Bar Harbor	Copyright Undetermined	Children's Chair Bar Harbor Historical Society Identifier: bhhs-35 Type: Object, Furnishings, Chair, Child's Chair Subject: none Date: 1850 c Place: Bar Harbor Description: Bent wood arms, back and legs. Cane seat. Light colored. Used by George B Dorr as a child.
Genealogical Record of Henry Leland and his descendants Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Chart, Family Tree	People	Sherman Leland	1850			Genealogical Record of Henry Leland and his descendants Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-6187 Type: Document, Chart, Family Tree Subject: People Creator: Sherman Leland Date: 1850 Description: Pages 154 through 169 photocopied from an 1855 book. Genealogical record of Leland family.
Main Street, Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other, Building Places, Landscape		1855c.	Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine		Main Street, Somesville Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14561 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Other, Building Places, Landscape Date: 1855c. Place: Somesville, Mt. Desert, Maine Description: Main Street Somesville. Trees line street. Board sidewalk visible on right near picket fenced yards. Fernald’s Store (later Port-in-a-Storm bookstore) hidden by trees. Historic Lewis Somes House on right hidden by trees. Telephone poles line street. Man stands on grass near road in distance. Marked on back, “W.H. Ballard Collection Southwest Harbor, Maine. From a B. Bradley Stereo circa 1855." 8x10
Abraham Somes III Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other, Portrait		c 1850s			Abraham Somes III Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-14097 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.
Willis Humphries Ballard Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	People	Robert Michael, Jr.	September 1855	Popham Beach, Maine		Willis Humphries Ballard Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-7094 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.
The Holy Bible Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Book	Other, Bibles		1857			The Holy Bible Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17073 Type: Publication, Book Subject: Other, Bibles Publisher: American Bible Society Date: 1857 Description: 1857 Holy Bible with a sticker inside cover which reads" Issued by the Maryland State Bible Society from their depository.....". Faded writing on inside cover: 'Lettie A. Smith, Pretty Marsh, Maine"
Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice	Other, Bridges		8/1/1850			Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17015 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
Thompson, William to Black, John Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice	Other, Bridges		6/15/1850			Thompson, William to Black, John Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17014 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.
Black, John to Thompson, William Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement	Other, Bridges		1/3/1851			Black, John to Thompson, William Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-17013 Type: Document, Financial, Financial Statement, Bank Statement Subject: Other, Bridges Date: 1/3/1851 Description: Statement and order of dividends tp William Thompson.
Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice	Other, Bridges		7/6/1850			Thompson, William to Mount Desert Bridge Corporation Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16972 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
Black, John to Thompson, William Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice	Other, Bridges		7/6/1850			Black, John to Thompson, William Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16968 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
From David Bartlett Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Sailing ships		1850			From David Bartlett Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16805 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Sailing ships Date: 1850 Description: Re Brig. Emma Frances loaded with long lumber bound from Calais for New Haven
From David Bartlett Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Sailing ships		1850			From David Bartlett Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16804 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Sailing ships Date: 1850 Description: Re arrival in Mayaguez; laying by; crew sick.
From David Bartlett (copy) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other, Sailing ships		1850			From David Bartlett (copy) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-16803 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other, Sailing ships Date: 1850 Description: Re at anchor in Mayaguez; to sail to Philadelphia; has sensitive plant seeds for Somes' daughters.

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