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Mount Desert Island Northeast Harbor Library	Publication, Guidebook	Places, Island Places, Landscape Structures, Commercial, Lodging			Mount Desert Island		Mount Desert Island Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-7234 Type: Publication, Guidebook Subject: Places, Island Places, Landscape Structures, Commercial, Lodging Date: Place: Mount Desert Island Description: Photocopy of a guidebook to Mount Desert Island containing a few historical notes and images of landscapes and buildings.
Transcription of Eleanor Mayo's Interview with Lillian Rich Reed (1889-1973) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Literary, Reminiscence	Other, Children Other, Churches Other, Domestic life Other, Motion picture theaters Structures, Civic, Entertainment	Eleanor Mayo	01/16/1967			Transcription of Eleanor Mayo's Interview with Lillian Rich Reed (1889-1973) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-4249 Type: Publication, Literary, Reminiscence Subject: Other, Children Other, Churches Other, Domestic life Other, Motion picture theaters Structures, Civic, Entertainment Creator: Eleanor Mayo Date: 01/16/1967 Description: Transcription of Eleanor Mayo's Interview with Lillian Rich Reed (1889-1973). The interview took place on January 16, 1967. Lillian Rich Reed was the daughter of John M. and Charlotte Kelley Rich, the sister of Emily Rich Trask, and the mother of Emma Reed Richards.
Somesville Library Has an Intersting History Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping	Other, Bells Other, Museums Structures, Ceremonial, Church		04/14/1966			Somesville Library Has an Intersting History Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-18636 Type: Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping Subject: Other, Bells Other, Museums Structures, Ceremonial, Church Date: 04/14/1966 Description: Atricle by Dr. Hans Meier about the Someville library; when it is open, how the books are selected, how the library is funded,
Bar Harbor High School, Fred Savage Kraft and Blueprints Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage		07/24/2010			Bar Harbor High School, Fred Savage Kraft and Blueprints Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1677 Type: Document, Projection, Architectural Drawing Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage Date: 07/24/2010 Description: There are two folders labeled "Bar Harbor High School, Fred Savage". The first folder is marked as containing blueprints. The second folder, which has the date 1907 on it, is marked as containing kraft. 2012 exhibit text: Bar Harbor High School Bar Harbor, ME, 1907 Ink on linen The Gerrish Collection, MDI Historical Society Savage's exacting sketch elevations are interesting. His early studies flirt with a rather more flamboyant expression, but he finally gravitates to the more traditional composition This classical design for the town's High School is very similar to the design of many local schools throughout the nation in the early 20th century. The health and educational reform principles of adequate light and ventilation are clearly incorporated with ample windows in each room. The elements of design are typical for this type of Colonial revival composition. A rusticated base is topped with a solid and strong masonry brick Facade. It is further punctuated with groupings of large windows all painted a light color. This composition is capped with a strong projecting cornice. The brick details and limestone accents are nicely balanced [show more]
Robert Pyle Northeast Harbor Library	Image, Photograph	People Structures, Civic, Library		10/26/2011			Robert Pyle Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-5575 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: People Structures, Civic, Library Date: 10/26/2011 Description: Copy of a Facebook message to Bob Pyle with a photograph of him at an Open House at the Library honoring his 40+ years of service to the library and community. Connie Madeira is on lower right.
Book 230, Treasury Depart. regarding Life Saving Service Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Other Documents	Organizations, Civic Structures, Other Structures Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse	Hugh S. Thompson	11-24-1888	United States		Book 230, Treasury Depart. regarding Life Saving Service Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-2237 Type: Document, Other Documents Subject: Organizations, Civic Structures, Other Structures Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse Creator: Hugh S. Thompson Date: 11-24-1888 Place: United States Description: A photocopy of authorization from Sect. of Treasury to acquire or purchase for the United States land to use for Life-Saving Stations, Houses of Refuge & Beacons.
Union Church Property Deed Northeast Harbor Library	Document, Legal, Deed	Organizations, Religious Structures, Ceremonial, Church	Samuel Gilpatrick	12-17-1887	Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor		Union Church Property Deed Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-6880 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Subject: Organizations, Religious Structures, Ceremonial, Church Creator: Samuel Gilpatrick Date: 12-17-1887 Place: Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor Description: A copy of the deed signing over property to be used for erection and maintenance of a church to be called "The Union Church of Northeast Harbor".
Sierra Club Oil Slide Show Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Color Photograph	Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse	Fortney, N.	12/1969			Sierra Club Oil Slide Show Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1725 Type: Image, Photograph, Color Photograph Subject: Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse Creator: Fortney, N. Date: 12/1969 Description: Notation on slide reads: Offshore oil Platforms taken from Mainland in December 1969 From folder: Sierra Club Oil Show, Do not separate.
Sierra Club Oil Slide Show Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Color Photograph	Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse	Fortney, N.	12-27-70			Sierra Club Oil Slide Show Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1727 Type: Image, Photograph, Color Photograph Subject: Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse Creator: Fortney, N. Date: 12-27-70 Description: Color slide of a nautical chart of Los Angeles Bay. Notation on slide reads: Map-Santa Barbara Channel, Channel Island and Mainland Coast. From folder: Sierra Club Oil Show, Do not separate.
Mt Desert Dramatic Company, Nick of the Woods Advertising, 1880 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Advertising, Poster	Other, Advertisements Other, History - Mount Desert Other, Mt Desert Dramatic Company People Structures, Civic, Entertainment		1/27/1880			Mt Desert Dramatic Company, Nick of the Woods Advertising, 1880 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-12051 Type: Document, Advertising, Poster Subject: Other, Advertisements Other, History - Mount Desert Other, Mt Desert Dramatic Company People Structures, Civic, Entertainment Date: 1/27/1880 Description: Theatre Poster from The Mt. Desert Dramatic Company, Long newsprint taking place at Whiting's Hall Addmission 25 cents
Sierra Club Oil Slide Show Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Color Photograph	Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse	Fortney, N.	1/29/69	Stanta Barbara, CA		Sierra Club Oil Slide Show Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1723 Type: Image, Photograph, Color Photograph Subject: Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse Creator: Fortney, N. Date: 1/29/69 Place: Stanta Barbara, CA Description: Notation on slide reads: Union Oil Platform A. blowout, 1-29-69 Aerial View from 1000 Feet. From folder: Sierra Club Oil Show, Do not separate.
Seal Cove School Meeting Minutes, March 12, 1832 Tremont Historical Society	Document, Minutes	Organizations, School Institution People Structures, Institutional, School		1832-03-12	Tremont, Seal Cove	Copyright Not Evaluated	Seal Cove School Meeting Minutes, March 12, 1832 Tremont Historical Society Identifier: ths-1055 Type: Document, Minutes Subject: Organizations, School Institution People Structures, Institutional, School Date: 1832-03-12 Place: Tremont, Seal Cove Description: Notes from a Seal Cove school district meeting at the residence of Captain William Heath. People Mentioned: Benjamin Atherton, George Butler Jr., George Butler, Jacob Butler, William Butler, Ezra Dodge Jr., John S. Dodge, R. F. Dodge, R. F. Dodge, Nathaniel Gott, O. Haley, William Heath Jr., Hosea Heath, Thomas Heath, William Heath, Samuel Hennison, George Murphy Jr., George Murphy, Israel Murphy, Lemuel Norton, James Reed Jr., Ezra D. Reed, James Reed, Benjamin Robins, Jonathan Robins, Joshua Sawyer, Samuel Sawyer [show more]
Insurance policies for schooners and home Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Certificate	People Structures, Dwellings, House Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner		1850		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Insurance policies for schooners and home Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-2018.416.2779 Type: Document, Certificate Subject: People Structures, Dwellings, House Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner Date: 1850 Description: Four insurance policies 1850-1860s.[See web link below for info on Schooners mentioned in policies.] Policy 1 = 1850 Lexington Fire, Life and Marine Insurance for William P. Preble $1500 on Schooner Zulma for six months from October 26, 1850 at noon, vessel valued at $3,000. [Zulma was the name of one of Preble's adopted daughters.] Policy 2 = 1854 Hancock Mutual Insurance Company William P. Preble $400 on Schooner Sea Flower and $700 on outfits for a fishing voyage from Tremont to the Magdalen Islands [Quebec] and back to port of discharge commencing the week May 2, 1854. Policy 3 = 1864 Penobscot Mutual Fire Insurance Company Joseph Bunker dwelling house for $250. Policy 4 = 1867 Ocean Insurance Company Perley S. Russell $1200 on charter of Schooner Transfer at and from Boston to one or more ports in the Bahama Isles and from thence to Port of discharge in the United States. [show more]
The Island House Sign Southwest Harbor Public Library	Object, Sign	Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel		1850	Southwest Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	The Island House Sign Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-10167 Type: Object, Sign Subject: Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Date: 1850 Place: Southwest Harbor Description: The sign, reproduced here from photograph fragments, was found in the basement of one of the houses on the original site.
School Master's Desk Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Object, Furnishings, Desk, Standing Desk	Organizations, School Institution Structures, Institutional, School		1850 c.	Mount Desert, Pretty Marsh	No Known Copyright	School Master's Desk Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1686 Type: Object, Furnishings, Desk, Standing Desk Subject: Organizations, School Institution Structures, Institutional, School Date: 1850 c. Place: Mount Desert, Pretty Marsh Description: School master's desk. Top lifts to reveal space for books and pencils. One drawer at top with white knob. Two doors with shelves behind. One drawer at bottom missing pull. Decorative cut base. Lender info - used by Lynam Smith during the 1850s when he was the teacher in the first school in Pretty Marsh, called "The Little Red Schoolhouse." Lyman Smith also taught in other area schools. Donor is a descendant of Smith.
Grave of Brother Du Thet & Ruins of St. Savior's Northeast Harbor Library	Image, Photograph	Structures, Ceremonial, Gravehouse	T. W. Strong	1857	Mount Desert Island		Grave of Brother Du Thet & Ruins of St. Savior's Northeast Harbor Library Identifier: nehl-4888 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Ceremonial, Gravehouse Creator: T. W. Strong Date: 1857 Place: Mount Desert Island Description: Lithograph of grave on the southeast side of MDI, site of a mission founded A.D. 1613 by Father Biard destroyed by Argall of Virginia.
Bill of sale Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Government, Government Records	Structures, Dwellings, House		1859		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Bill of sale Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.7.136 Type: Document, Government, Government Records Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Date: 1859 Description: Bill of sale, handwritten, for land, from Joseph S. Spurling to Asa Stanley, 11 Jan 1859
The Lyceum Building, Cambridge Southwest Harbor Public Library	Image, Photograph	Structures, Other Structures		1860 c.	New England	No Copyright - United States	The Lyceum Building, Cambridge Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-8214 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Other Structures Date: 1860 c. Place: New England
The Hadlock Family at the Epps L. Hadlock House Southwest Harbor Public Library	Image, Photograph	People Structures, Dwellings, House		1864 c.	Southwest Harbor, Seawall	No Copyright - United States	The Hadlock Family at the Epps L. Hadlock House Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-12273 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: People Structures, Dwellings, House Date: 1864 c. Place: Southwest Harbor, Seawall
Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Recreation Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel	Allen	1865 c.	Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	Freeman House with Buggy Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1028 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Recreation Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Creator: Allen Date: 1865 c. Place: Mount Desert Island Description: Freeman House with a buggy in the driveway, in Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1860s. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
The Mill Race at Schooner Head Waterfall at Schooner Head Southwest Harbor Public Library	Image, Photograph	Structures, Other Structures	Allen - Edward Lowe Allen (c. 1830-1914)	1865 c.	Bar Harbor, Eden	No Copyright - United States	The Mill Race at Schooner Head Waterfall at Schooner Head Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-12311 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Other Structures Creator: Allen - Edward Lowe Allen (c. 1830-1914) Date: 1865 c. Place: Bar Harbor, Eden Description: Stereograph sometimes listed as "Waterfall at Schooner Head" and other times as "Mill Race at Schooner Head", Probably at the William Lynam Homestead, Eden, Maine.
The Freeman House with Buggy Southwest Harbor Public Library	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Stereograph	Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel	Allen - Edward Lowe Allen (c. 1830-1914)	1865 c.	Southwest Harbor	No Copyright - United States	The Freeman House with Buggy Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-5581 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print, Stereograph Subject: Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel Creator: Allen - Edward Lowe Allen (c. 1830-1914) Date: 1865 c. Place: Southwest Harbor
J.T.R. Freeman's House and Post Office Southwest Harbor Public Library	Image, Art, Painting	Structures, Dwellings, House		1865 c.	Southwest Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	J.T.R. Freeman's House and Post Office Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-10751 Type: Image, Art, Painting Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Date: 1865 c. Place: Southwest Harbor Description: The white building with the staircase at the left of the watercolor is the building where John Richardson conducted his tailoring business with the Customs House on the second floor. The building in the center of the painting is part of the discarded South Norwood Cove school, presumably now J.T.R. Freeman's home. (It should be noted that what is now the village of Southwest Harbor used to be called South Norwood's Cove.) The little white building to the right would be the post office, probably with people playing croquet in front of it. [show more]
Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society	Document, Legal, Deed	Structures, Dwellings, House		1866		No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only	Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Identifier: gcihs-1000.7.134 Type: Document, Legal, Deed Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Date: 1866 Description: Deed, Joseph S. Spurling to Asa D. Stanley, 20 Mar 1866, with stamps (probably the land on which A.D. Stanley built his house, currently occupied by Omer & Annette Mountain)
William H. Benson House - Dr. Elias Craig Neal House Southwest Harbor Public Library	Image, Photograph	Structures, Dwellings, House	Neal - George Arthur Neal (1872-1939)	1867 c.	Tremont, Bernard	No Copyright - United States	William H. Benson House - Dr. Elias Craig Neal House Southwest Harbor Public Library Identifier: swhpl-5880 Type: Image, Photograph Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House Creator: Neal - George Arthur Neal (1872-1939) Date: 1867 c. Place: Tremont, Bernard

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