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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.