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| 7531 | Invoices, receipts, correspondence from Joseph H. Curtis, 1906-1817 |
| A set of 17 invoices, business cards, correspondence, and other personal paper records found at Thuya Lodge and used in an exhibit of the Thuya Lodge Centennial, 2016. Includes records from purveyors in Boston and Northeast Harbor. Some purveyors incuded: L.Elrie Holmes, Shepherd Company, V. Leverone Co., McEachern & Stanley,Thomas J. Grey Company , B.F. Macy, Bieringer Bros. Company, Sam'l Q. Cochran & Co., C.H. Frazier, R.F. Lurvey, O.M. Ober, Merritt T. Ober, |
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Description: A set of 17 invoices, business cards, correspondence, and other personal paper records found at Thuya Lodge and used in an exhibit of the Thuya Lodge Centennial, 2016. Includes records from purveyors in Boston and Northeast Harbor. Some purveyors incuded: L.Elrie Holmes, Shepherd Company, V. Leverone Co., McEachern & Stanley,Thomas J. Grey Company , B.F. Macy, Bieringer Bros. Company, Sam'l Q. Cochran & Co., C.H. Frazier, R.F. Lurvey, O.M. Ober, Merritt T. Ober, [show more] | ||||||
| 7496 | Ledger of the Construction of Thuya Lodge |
| Records of the materials and costs for the construction of theThuya Lodge, 1916 thought to be recorded by Joseph Henry Curtis This record is for a three ring binder that has the pages of the ledger, as recorded by Michael Saunders. |
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Description: Records of the materials and costs for the construction of theThuya Lodge, 1916 thought to be recorded by Joseph Henry Curtis This record is for a three ring binder that has the pages of the ledger, as recorded by Michael Saunders. | |||||
| 7844 | No Autos of Motors ... |
| A printed black on white canvas notice that was probably posted on a tree at the lase of the road to Thuya Lodge at the intersection of Route 3. "No Autos or Motors allowed on this road except those of visitors to Asticou Lodge and the Harte Cottage." Joseph H. Curtis |
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Description: A printed black on white canvas notice that was probably posted on a tree at the lase of the road to Thuya Lodge at the intersection of Route 3. "No Autos or Motors allowed on this road except those of visitors to Asticou Lodge and the Harte Cottage." Joseph H. Curtis | ||||||
| 7843 | Notice! |
| A printed black on white heavy weight scard stock paper poster probably posted at the base of the road to Thuya Lodge and the intersection of Route 3. "Notice! No automobiles allowed on this road except Visitors to Asticou Lodge and the Harte Cottage.." Joseph H. Curtis |
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Description: A printed black on white heavy weight scard stock paper poster probably posted at the base of the road to Thuya Lodge and the intersection of Route 3. "Notice! No automobiles allowed on this road except Visitors to Asticou Lodge and the Harte Cottage.." Joseph H. Curtis | ||||||
| 7885 | Plan of Forest Hill Cemetery at Northeast Harbor |
| A plan of cemetery landscape and plots for the Forest Hill Cemetery in Northeast Harbor. Created by Jospeh Henry Curtis. Not an original. |
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Description: A plan of cemetery landscape and plots for the Forest Hill Cemetery in Northeast Harbor. Created by Jospeh Henry Curtis. Not an original. | ||||||
| 7856 | Plan of Land at North East Harbor, Maine belonging to Joseph H. Curtis |
| A plan for a subdivision of 11 lots on the land owned by Joseph H. Curtis. This plan was probably drawn and developed by Curtis himself although that has not been verified. Later plans include a different lay out for the sub-division. Lots of land sold to Harte are noted on this plan. The original Asticou Lodge with both buildings, connected by a covered ramp, is shown. The "curtis cottage" and annex at the shore, between the properties of Peabody and Wheelwright are shown. 2 copies of the map are included in this record. |
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Description: A plan for a subdivision of 11 lots on the land owned by Joseph H. Curtis. This plan was probably drawn and developed by Curtis himself although that has not been verified. Later plans include a different lay out for the sub-division. Lots of land sold to Harte are noted on this plan. The original Asticou Lodge with both buildings, connected by a covered ramp, is shown. The "curtis cottage" and annex at the shore, between the properties of Peabody and Wheelwright are shown. 2 copies of the map are included in this record. [show more] | |||||
| 7460 | Plan of Land at Northeast Harbor, Maine belonging to Joseph H. Curtis |
| A traced copy of a 1906 map of a proposed subdivision of the Curtis land into 23 parcels. Notation on the copy: "Copied from a plan in the possession of the Knowles Company, February 24, 1936, Charles K. Savage." Copy is on tracing paper. Original plan was probably drawn by Joseph H. Curtis although it is not labelled as such. |
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Description: A traced copy of a 1906 map of a proposed subdivision of the Curtis land into 23 parcels. Notation on the copy: "Copied from a plan in the possession of the Knowles Company, February 24, 1936, Charles K. Savage." Copy is on tracing paper. Original plan was probably drawn by Joseph H. Curtis although it is not labelled as such. | |||||
| 7431 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. Label of the end of the box "Valuable Bills." This drawer contain papers related to several different transactions apparently in Boston and not related to properties in Northeast Harbor. It also includes correspondence from Curtis to Mr. Wheelwright, dated July 14, 1902, related to the cost and properties of an acre of land along the east shore of Northeast Harbor. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. Label of the end of the box "Valuable Bills." This drawer contain papers related to several different transactions apparently in Boston and not related to properties in Northeast Harbor. It also includes correspondence from Curtis to Mr. Wheelwright, dated July 14, 1902, related to the cost and properties of an acre of land along the east shore of Northeast Harbor. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7432 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. Label of the end of the bos "Asticou Sidewalk". This drawer contained papers related to the funding and construction of a sidewalk that went from the Asticou Inn to the home of President Eliot, across the street from the entrance to Asticou Terraces. Papers contained in this box have been removed and accessioned under a separate number. See relations tab. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. Label of the end of the bos "Asticou Sidewalk". This drawer contained papers related to the funding and construction of a sidewalk that went from the Asticou Inn to the home of President Eliot, across the street from the entrance to Asticou Terraces. Papers contained in this box have been removed and accessioned under a separate number. See relations tab. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7433 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| A small brown box with metal edges and a brass pull. Label on front of the box "Campestris Ulm." Pressed board with brass handles. This box contained a set of papers related to the book that Curtis wrote, "Campestris Ulm." Papers were removed from the box and accessioned under a separate ID number in the Archives catalog (See relations tab.) Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: A small brown box with metal edges and a brass pull. Label on front of the box "Campestris Ulm." Pressed board with brass handles. This box contained a set of papers related to the book that Curtis wrote, "Campestris Ulm." Papers were removed from the box and accessioned under a separate ID number in the Archives catalog (See relations tab.) Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7434 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| Two of a set of ten small drawers. No labels on front of drawers. These two drawers are 1" and smaller than the rest of the drawers in the set. Pressed board with brass handles. Both contain a selection of receipts from 1919. Many of the receipts are from H.T. Whitman who appeared to be collecting payments from a variety of individuals and then forwarding the payments, less a commission, on to Curtis. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: Two of a set of ten small drawers. No labels on front of drawers. These two drawers are 1" and smaller than the rest of the drawers in the set. Pressed board with brass handles. Both contain a selection of receipts from 1919. Many of the receipts are from H.T. Whitman who appeared to be collecting payments from a variety of individuals and then forwarding the payments, less a commission, on to Curtis. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7435 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "Shop Main St." Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains a selection ofcorrespondence, invoices, and estimates to erect a building on a lot owned by Curtis on Main Street, Northeast Harbor. The contents are an exchange between Curtis and E.A. Hodgdon, Builder, mostly from 1919. A floor plan, penciled on drafting paper, is included. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "Shop Main St." Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains a selection ofcorrespondence, invoices, and estimates to erect a building on a lot owned by Curtis on Main Street, Northeast Harbor. The contents are an exchange between Curtis and E.A. Hodgdon, Builder, mostly from 1919. A floor plan, penciled on drafting paper, is included. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | ||||
| 7436 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "auto fight" Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains a selection of correspondence and many handwritten pencil notes by Curtis. It also includes a printed circular that was funded by a committee oppose to automobiles in the Town of Mount Desert. Most of the contents of this box were created in 1913. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "auto fight" Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains a selection of correspondence and many handwritten pencil notes by Curtis. It also includes a printed circular that was funded by a committee oppose to automobiles in the Town of Mount Desert. Most of the contents of this box were created in 1913. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7437 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "Lewando" Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains records, correspondence, mortgage deed, and notes related to Charles Lewando, Cambridge, MA. Much of the records are 1870-1877. It appears from these records that Curtis was the executor of the estate of Lewando who died in 1877. It is thought that perhaps Lewando is related to the future wife of Curtis, Amelie Lewandoska. This needs to be researched and verified. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "Lewando" Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains records, correspondence, mortgage deed, and notes related to Charles Lewando, Cambridge, MA. Much of the records are 1870-1877. It appears from these records that Curtis was the executor of the estate of Lewando who died in 1877. It is thought that perhaps Lewando is related to the future wife of Curtis, Amelie Lewandoska. This needs to be researched and verified. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7438 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| One of a set of ten small drawers. No label on this box. Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains many papers, typed and handwritten, all of which appear to have been collected in 1897 by Joseph Curtis. Some correspondence related to tracing the Curtis family genealogy is included. This box contains a typewritten genealogy of the Curtis family. Oriiginally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: One of a set of ten small drawers. No label on this box. Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains many papers, typed and handwritten, all of which appear to have been collected in 1897 by Joseph Curtis. Some correspondence related to tracing the Curtis family genealogy is included. This box contains a typewritten genealogy of the Curtis family. Oriiginally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7439 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. This drawer contained papers related to the funding and construction of a sidewalk that went from the Asticou Inn to the home of President Eliot, across the street from the entrance to Asticou Terraces. This box also contains records that indicate there was further work done to extend this sidewalk to lands owned by Wheelwright and Tunis. See relations tab for other records related to this topic. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. This drawer contained papers related to the funding and construction of a sidewalk that went from the Asticou Inn to the home of President Eliot, across the street from the entrance to Asticou Terraces. This box also contains records that indicate there was further work done to extend this sidewalk to lands owned by Wheelwright and Tunis. See relations tab for other records related to this topic. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7440 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. No label on this drawer. Drawer contains a set of invoices related to various activities of Curtis, most of which occured in Northeast Harbor. One invoice is for a piano rental for the season which probably relates to the piano used by Henry Curtis, son of Joseph. One invoice, dated September 1917, is for "professional services, nursing, and room and board for Henry from August 21 to September 4. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. No label on this drawer. Drawer contains a set of invoices related to various activities of Curtis, most of which occured in Northeast Harbor. One invoice is for a piano rental for the season which probably relates to the piano used by Henry Curtis, son of Joseph. One invoice, dated September 1917, is for "professional services, nursing, and room and board for Henry from August 21 to September 4. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7441 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. Label of the end of the box "Asticou + C.W. Barnes" This drawer contained papers related to a variety of activities of Curtis. Wheelwright letter included. Tax abatement, correspondence between Eliot and Curtis related to the use of the name "Asticou", and other papers. Champlaign Society naming referenced by Eliot. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: A drawer with metal edges and a brass pull. Label of the end of the box "Asticou + C.W. Barnes" This drawer contained papers related to a variety of activities of Curtis. Wheelwright letter included. Tax abatement, correspondence between Eliot and Curtis related to the use of the name "Asticou", and other papers. Champlaign Society naming referenced by Eliot. Pressed board with brass handles. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7442 | Storage Drawers, Thuya Lodge, Study |
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| One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "Proabition". Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains a selection of newspaper articles from 1919. Most of the articles relate to the topic of prohibition of either alcohol or tobacco. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. |
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Description: One of a set of ten small drawers. Label on front of box "Proabition". Pressed board with brass handles. Box contains a selection of newspaper articles from 1919. Most of the articles relate to the topic of prohibition of either alcohol or tobacco. Originally found stacked on shelf next to bookcase in study at Thuya Lodge. Removed from the Lodge and taken to the Preserve offices for storing. Probably used to store various papers and records by Joseph Curtis. [show more] | |||||
| 7524 | Will of Joseph Henry Curtis |
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| A copy of the will of Joseph Henry Curtis with an original Probate Court seal, dated August 7, 1929. The will was dated March 10, 1928 and includes a codicial that was added at that time. Will was probably drafted by an attorney, probably Harry Marshall, as listed in the witnesses of the will. This will was probably originally drafted in 1927 and is a registered certified copy used to settle the estate at the time of death. |
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Description: A copy of the will of Joseph Henry Curtis with an original Probate Court seal, dated August 7, 1929. The will was dated March 10, 1928 and includes a codicial that was added at that time. Will was probably drafted by an attorney, probably Harry Marshall, as listed in the witnesses of the will. This will was probably originally drafted in 1927 and is a registered certified copy used to settle the estate at the time of death. |
