Description: Arthur L. Somes grandfather, Raymond Somes,father Barbara Somes (born 1 Mar 25), about 6 months and Emma Somes (about 84) Great grandmother Another name on the back, the person who took the picture perhaps Jeff S Ry?
Description: Barbara Irene Somes (b. 1 Mar 1925 Southwest Harbor; d 22 Oct. 2010) Married name Ball with her Great Grandmother Emma Somes (King Newman (b. 23 Dec 1839 Tremont; d 14 Feb 1892, Somesville) Picture probably taken at 379 Main Street where Barbara lived
Description: Looking from 383 Main Street to the harbor in Southwest Harbor Garden at 383 Main St. in foreground Additional information on the back identifying location added by Carolyn Ball
Description: Black and white photograph of a path in the Wild Gardens of Acadia. Notation on back reads: Quiet and Shady_____ (WGA) Postit note reads: Paper on back- Islander, Wild Gardens 90% From Nature collection folder
Description: National Parks Service superintendent B.L. Hadley writes in regard to the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association's offer of Sheep Porcupine Island to become a part of Acadia National Park. Mr. Hadley tells Mr. Foley that the government needs an assessed valuation of the island, a statement from the town of Gouldsboro, and a warranty deed and abstract of title for the island. People Mentioned: Edwin Smith
Description: A letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to the Department of the Interior. The letter addresses two roads he is proposing to build that include portions that pass through Lafayette National Park property to the north and south of Bubble Pond.
Description: A letter from Harold Peabody stating his feelings that George Dorr and Stephen Mather are obstructions to constructive communication with the Secretary of the Interior. Peabody continues, stating that the authorities operate "through a series of lies and politics backed up by John D. Rockefeller's money." People Mentioned: Stephen T. Mather, George B. Dorr, Mary Frances Parkman
Description: White sugar bowl which fades to green around top edge. Has two handles on sides and a small lid. The illustration on front depicts rocky cliffs with the caption "The Ovens Mt. Desert ME." On bottom of sugar bowl reads: "BFHS China for L.E. Roberts"
Description: Small white souvenir creamer with gilded lines and an illustration of a carriage road with the caption: "Mountain Road, Bar Harbor, Maine."
Description: White creamer with green bands on top and bottom with gilded details and an illustration of stone steps with the caption: "Stone Steps on Emery Path Bar Harbor, Me."
Description: White creamer with green around the top and bottom with an illustration of Mount Desert Nursery with the caption: "Mt. Desert Nursery, Bar Harbor, Me." Made for the Little Store in Bar Harbor.
Description: Small white souvenir creamer with gilded rim and an illustration of the Summit Road with the caption: "The Summit Circle, Summit Road, Bar Harbor, ME."
Description: Black and white photo of a set of granite stairs and a granite wall Notation on back reads: Granite Stairs, Editor's notes read II 100% Pg 12
Description: Topographical map of the Deer Isle Quadrangle in Hancock County, ME produced by the United States Department of the Interior Geological Survey. Depicts the elevations of Deer Isle, Isle au Haut, and other smaller islands. 1:62500
Description: Black and white photograph of the view from Great Brook Trail. An evergreen tree can be seen growing out of the rocks at an angle with another evergreeen behind it. Large jagged rocks are tumbled along the shore line. Ripples on the water and a mountain on the other side of the water. Notation on back reads: Great Brook Trail
Description: Black and white photograph of a steep rocky cliff with trees on top. This photograph is taken from the water and the edge of a boat can be seen at the bottom of the frame. Boat spray can be seen off the edge of the boat.
Description: Black and white photograph of a steep rocky cliff with trees on top. This photograph is taken from the water and the edge of a boat can be seen at the bottom of the frame. Seaweed is exposed on the rock below the high tide mark. The tide is not fully out.