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Item Title Type Subject Description Creator Date Property Name Street Pages Medium Condition
1894Letter from Adney Boothby in the battlefield
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
  • Adney Boothby
  • 1863
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Civil War letter of Adney Boothby to his folks at home. Written on July 4, 1863.
1952Stephen Smallidge Letter (kindness of Lucy H. Smith)
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Stephen Smallidge (May 30 1842-December 20 1908) of Northeast Harbor enlisted on March 11 1864 in the Maine Volunteer Regiment. This was during the Civil War. He later was resident of Northeast Harbor.
  • 1864
  • 6
  • photocopy
Description:
Stephen Smallidge (May 30 1842-December 20 1908) of Northeast Harbor enlisted on March 11 1864 in the Maine Volunteer Regiment. This was during the Civil War. He later was resident of Northeast Harbor.
1923Civil War Military, School and Schooner Statistics
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Lists of MDI Civil War enlistment, school enrollments with names and ages of & ages of students in District 7 (Sandy Point; Northeast Harbor) and District 8 (Long Pond) and list of vessels owned in Mount Desert in 1868.
  • Robert Lindsay Smallidge
  • 1864-1872
  • 7
  • photocopy
Description:
Lists of MDI Civil War enlistment, school enrollments with names and ages of & ages of students in District 7 (Sandy Point; Northeast Harbor) and District 8 (Long Pond) and list of vessels owned in Mount Desert in 1868.
1530A Maine Cruise - diary
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • People
Pages from the diary of a Falmouth girl, Annie MacDonald Calef.
  • Annie Macdonald Calef
  • 1871
  • 5
  • paper
Description:
Pages from the diary of a Falmouth girl, Annie MacDonald Calef.
1880Gilpatrick family tree, deed, probate records
  • Document, Genealogy Records
  • Other, History
  • People
  • James R. Gilpatrick
  • 1874
  • 7
  • photocopy
1969The Latest about the Accident at Northeast Harbor
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events
  • People
  • Places, Town
Account of the buckboard accident in Northeast Harbor which claimed the life of Mabel Case, daughter of J. B. Case of Boston.
  • 1883
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Account of the buckboard accident in Northeast Harbor which claimed the life of Mabel Case, daughter of J. B. Case of Boston.
1985Mount Desert List of Students and road workers
  • Document, Other Documents
  • People
  • Places, Town
Names of students at Sandy Point (later Northeast Harbor) in March, 1871 and a list of names of road workers and hours worked.
  • Mount Desert
  • 1884
  • 1
  • typescript
Description:
Names of students at Sandy Point (later Northeast Harbor) in March, 1871 and a list of names of road workers and hours worked.
2094Clippings
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Civic
  • People
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
  • 1884
  • 2
  • photocopy
Description:
Edgar L. Roberts C. J Hall Memorial Day
2093Autograph Albums
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Autographs and poems of friends of Cora L. Gilpatrick.
  • 1886
  • 2 books
Description:
Autographs and poems of friends of Cora L. Gilpatrick.
7390Mount Desert Memories - Chronicles of the Mount Desert Party
  • Publication, Book, Journal, Diary
  • People
  • Places, Island
  • Transportation, Carriage
In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton.
  • 1888
  • 60
  • 1 book with 36 photographs
  • very fragile
Description:
In July 1888, a group of young people from Philadelphia set off for a holiday in Maine, destination Mount Desert Island. This privately published travel journal recounts with humor their adventures during those days of fun and discovery. This volume belongs to Sarah Carter and contains 36 sepia photographs. The entire journal (cover image) as well as the individual photographs have been scanned. From the Preface: "As the summer of 1888 drew near, some young friends put their heads together to arrange a pleasant trip, and realizing that it is not good for man (and consequently woman) to be alone, they decided to take pity on a few of the sons of Adam, of George Fox persuasion, inviting them to join in an excursion to Mt. Desert; for which said sons of Adam desire to express their true and lasting gratitude." From the estate of John Welsh Drayton and Cynthia Whitney Drayton. Donated to the Library by Mr. Whitney Drayton. [show more]
2034Correspondence between Cora and Fred Savage
  • Document, Correspondence
  • People
Copies of letters from Fred Savage to his sister Cora Justine Savage Phillips in Northeast Harbor. From originals of Laura Cross.
  • 1888
  • photocopy
Description:
Copies of letters from Fred Savage to his sister Cora Justine Savage Phillips in Northeast Harbor. From originals of Laura Cross.
7127Genealogy of the Gamble Family
  • Document, Genealogy Records
  • Other, History
  • People
Two publications regarding the genealogy of the Gamble Family: 1. Knox County Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, December 1895. 2. Excerpt of "The Mount Desert Widow - Genealogy of the Gamble Family", by Greenleaf and Jonathan P. Cilley
  • 1895
  • 2 clippings
  • fair
Description:
Two publications regarding the genealogy of the Gamble Family: 1. Knox County Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, December 1895. 2. Excerpt of "The Mount Desert Widow - Genealogy of the Gamble Family", by Greenleaf and Jonathan P. Cilley
2075Letter from Theodore Roosevelt about Guy Scull
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • People
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt commending Guy Scull for his service with the Rough Riders and being a gentleman.
  • 1899
  • 1
  • photocopy
Description:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt commending Guy Scull for his service with the Rough Riders and being a gentleman.
2038Correspondence to Emily Manchester Savage
  • Document, Correspondence
  • People
Copy of letter from S. Manchester of Lake Benton, MI to his cousin Emily Manchester Savage with brief record of his father's family. This may be S. Manchester born Jan. 1801, left Mt. Desert in 1837. Original of Laura Cross.
  • 1902
  • 4
  • photocopy
Description:
Copy of letter from S. Manchester of Lake Benton, MI to his cousin Emily Manchester Savage with brief record of his father's family. This may be S. Manchester born Jan. 1801, left Mt. Desert in 1837. Original of Laura Cross.
2071B. W. Candage & Son
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Building Business
  • People
Handwritten report listing residences & buildings attributed to B. W. Candage & Sons, contractor/builders/masons beginning 1881. Samuel & Arthur became partners as carpenters/masons in 1890.
  • 1902
  • 2 pages (2 copies)
  • photocopy
Description:
Handwritten report listing residences & buildings attributed to B. W. Candage & Sons, contractor/builders/masons beginning 1881. Samuel & Arthur became partners as carpenters/masons in 1890.
1979Leverett Bradley
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Events, Memorial Service
  • People
Memorial Address on the life of Leverett Bradley delivered before the Gardiner (ME) Library Association.
  • Henry Richards
  • 1903
  • 28
  • 1 book
Description:
Memorial Address on the life of Leverett Bradley delivered before the Gardiner (ME) Library Association.
1955Estate Richard P. Heckscher
  • Document, Correspondence
  • People
A collection of notes and letters to the Knowles Co., in Northeast Harbor, Maine regarding Estate Richard P. Heckscher.
  • 1904-1907
  • 32
  • typescript, manuscript
Description:
A collection of notes and letters to the Knowles Co., in Northeast Harbor, Maine regarding Estate Richard P. Heckscher.
1499The Cooksey Realty Company
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
  • People
  • Places, Road
  • Places, Shore
Legal document regarding the creation of a rough foot-path in Seal Harbor.
  • 1912
  • 6
  • typescript
Description:
Legal document regarding the creation of a rough foot-path in Seal Harbor.
1815Birth Certificate of Colin McKenzie
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
Copy of the birth certificate of Colin Robert McKenzie (MacKenzie?), born in Mt. Desert on March 29, 1914, son of William McKenzie and Jennie Martin McKenzie.
  • 1914
Description:
Copy of the birth certificate of Colin Robert McKenzie (MacKenzie?), born in Mt. Desert on March 29, 1914, son of William McKenzie and Jennie Martin McKenzie.
1818Augustus Phillips application to U.S. Army Signal Corps
  • Document, Government, Military Record
  • Other, Military, World War I
  • People
Application to U.S. Army Signal Corps signed by Augustus Phillips of Northeast Harbor in 1917 along with three letters of recommendation by Dr. Grindle, Rev. Lee, and Harry Tipton and a Photograph of A. Phillips.
  • 1917
Description:
Application to U.S. Army Signal Corps signed by Augustus Phillips of Northeast Harbor in 1917 along with three letters of recommendation by Dr. Grindle, Rev. Lee, and Harry Tipton and a Photograph of A. Phillips.
7312Stetson Grammar School Diploma, Alva Lloyd Reed Jr.
  • Document, Certificate
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Alva Lloyd Reed Jr.'s diploma from the Stetson Grammar School, Mount Desert. June 6, 1918.
  • 1918
  • 1
  • paper
  • fair
Description:
Alva Lloyd Reed Jr.'s diploma from the Stetson Grammar School, Mount Desert. June 6, 1918.
1908Souvenirs from Three Island Painters
  • Publication, Other Publication
  • People
  • Places, Island
Scanned photographs, prints and letters of booklet presented to William Otis Sawtelle from H. Warren, C. Kincaid, and S. White, aka Three Island Painters (TIPS) who had a gallery in "Blue Duck", now the Islesford Historical Museum.
  • 1919
  • 31
  • photocopy
Description:
Scanned photographs, prints and letters of booklet presented to William Otis Sawtelle from H. Warren, C. Kincaid, and S. White, aka Three Island Painters (TIPS) who had a gallery in "Blue Duck", now the Islesford Historical Museum.
1832James Otis Kaler
  • Document, Genealogy Records
  • People
Copy of brief genealogy of James Otis Kaler published by the Genealogical Dept. of the Boston Transcript, April 26, 1922. Appears under #9499. L. Oakman, C.G.H.H. Photographs of young J.O.K. and one middle-age gentleman, ID unsure.
  • 1922
  • 5
  • photocopy
Description:
Copy of brief genealogy of James Otis Kaler published by the Genealogical Dept. of the Boston Transcript, April 26, 1922. Appears under #9499. L. Oakman, C.G.H.H. Photographs of young J.O.K. and one middle-age gentleman, ID unsure.
1988Correspondence about George E. Street's 1905 book Mount Desert, a history
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, History
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Copies of correspondence about the editing and reissuing of George Street's 1905 book "Mount Desert a History" by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot in 1926. Contents include letters of Helen Ranney, George H. Street, and William Sawtelle.
  • Samuel Eliot Morison
  • 1924-1926
  • 21
  • photocopy
Description:
Copies of correspondence about the editing and reissuing of George Street's 1905 book "Mount Desert a History" by Rev. Samuel A. Eliot in 1926. Contents include letters of Helen Ranney, George H. Street, and William Sawtelle.
1755Memories of a Happy Life
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • People
Autobiography of Rev. William Lawrence, Bishop of MA., with a chapter entitled "Fifty-five years of Mount Desert" his summer home.
  • William Lawrence, D.D., LL. D.
  • 1926
  • 50
  • photocopy
Description:
Autobiography of Rev. William Lawrence, Bishop of MA., with a chapter entitled "Fifty-five years of Mount Desert" his summer home.