9 unidentified portraits found in the Northeast Harbor Library basement: Cover. Unidentified young child. Large gilded frame, very ornate (12x14) 1. Unidentified young woman with elegant vest and necklace. Simple wooden black frame (8x10) 2. Unidentified older woman with fur collar coat and hat. Simple wooden black frame (5.5x7.5) 3. Unidentified young woman in long elegant dress standing by high-backed chair. Wooden brown frame (7x11) 4. Unidentified young woman in wedding dress with veil holding white lilies. Carved wooden frame (9x12) 5. Unidentified middle aged woman, sitting in elegant white dress. Portrait from photograph. Damaged frame and glass (13x11.5) 6/7. Unidentified young woman posing in elegant light dress, standing by a pedestal. Photograph is a bit faded. Carved brown wooden frame, lightly gilded (9.5x15) 8. Unidentified older man with mustache, in suit jacket and tie. Simple black wooden frame, damaged (8x10) 9. Unidentified older man in outdoor setting, hat in hand. Light wooden frame, partly gilded (5x7) Any information on any of these portraits is welcome.
Description: 9 unidentified portraits found in the Northeast Harbor Library basement: Cover. Unidentified young child. Large gilded frame, very ornate (12x14) 1. Unidentified young woman with elegant vest and necklace. Simple wooden black frame (8x10) 2. Unidentified older woman with fur collar coat and hat. Simple wooden black frame (5.5x7.5) 3. Unidentified young woman in long elegant dress standing by high-backed chair. Wooden brown frame (7x11) 4. Unidentified young woman in wedding dress with veil holding white lilies. Carved wooden frame (9x12) 5. Unidentified middle aged woman, sitting in elegant white dress. Portrait from photograph. Damaged frame and glass (13x11.5) 6/7. Unidentified young woman posing in elegant light dress, standing by a pedestal. Photograph is a bit faded. Carved brown wooden frame, lightly gilded (9.5x15) 8. Unidentified older man with mustache, in suit jacket and tie. Simple black wooden frame, damaged (8x10) 9. Unidentified older man in outdoor setting, hat in hand. Light wooden frame, partly gilded (5x7) Any information on any of these portraits is welcome. [show more]
Sepia photograph of Reginald Chauncey Robbins. Reginald C. Robbins was an author, botanist and songwriter born in Boston and educated at Harvard. As a summer resident, he was greatly involved with the Northeast Harbor Yacht Club. He authored a number of volumes of poetry, including "Earlier Poems" and "Love Poems" (in our collection). Included is a small biography of Reginald C. Robbins as a racing sailor, written by Michael Crofoot.
Description: Sepia photograph of Reginald Chauncey Robbins. Reginald C. Robbins was an author, botanist and songwriter born in Boston and educated at Harvard. As a summer resident, he was greatly involved with the Northeast Harbor Yacht Club. He authored a number of volumes of poetry, including "Earlier Poems" and "Love Poems" (in our collection). Included is a small biography of Reginald C. Robbins as a racing sailor, written by Michael Crofoot. [show more]
View of a room with a tiled fireplace and decorated mantel. Glass plate negative was found in the home of the Olson family on Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor (previously owned by Branscom, then Butler). Fireplace does not appear to be the one in their house.
Description: View of a room with a tiled fireplace and decorated mantel. Glass plate negative was found in the home of the Olson family on Summit Rd, Northeast Harbor (previously owned by Branscom, then Butler). Fireplace does not appear to be the one in their house.
The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 2: 46 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6970 (album no. 1)
Description: The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 2: 46 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6970 (album no. 1) [show more]
The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 1: 61 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6971 (album no. 2)
Description: The photographs are of the Gymkhana, which was an event held on August 31, 1904 to benefit the Northeast Harbor Library. The albums were assembled by Katharine Lowell Roosevelt and later Mrs. J. Stanley Reeve (Katharine Roosevelt Reeve). Gymkhana is an equestrian event involving timed games and speed races. These items were passed down from Katharine Lowell Roosevelt to her daughter, Katharine Roosevelt Reeve (mother) to Katharine Reeve Draper Schutt (daughter, donor). Album no. 1: 61 photographs See also items 5693 (brochure), 6971 (album no. 2) [show more]
Description: Seven men on board the wheelwright yacht "HESPER" in the summer of 1913. Sitting on far left is the father of Bettie Lou Manchester at age 18.
Written on the back of the photo: Front (left to right): 1. Dorothy Read 2. Charlotte Wilbur 3. Ada Peckham 4. Gertrude Gilley Rear (left to right): 1. Old Man Kelly 2. 3. Maude Elliott 4. Lucy Butler 5. Leila Smallidge 6. Mona Gordon 7. Thelma Branscom
Description: Written on the back of the photo: Front (left to right): 1. Dorothy Read 2. Charlotte Wilbur 3. Ada Peckham 4. Gertrude Gilley Rear (left to right): 1. Old Man Kelly 2. 3. Maude Elliott 4. Lucy Butler 5. Leila Smallidge 6. Mona Gordon 7. Thelma Branscom
Envelope 1: series of negatives # 0464 (also marked 76433) Envelope 2: series of negatives # 1306, 1307, 1308 Envelope 3: series of negatives # 2332, 2333 Envelope 4: series of negatives # 5308, 5309, 5310 Envelope 5: series of negatives # 6395, 6396
Description: Envelope 1: series of negatives # 0464 (also marked 76433) Envelope 2: series of negatives # 1306, 1307, 1308 Envelope 3: series of negatives # 2332, 2333 Envelope 4: series of negatives # 5308, 5309, 5310 Envelope 5: series of negatives # 6395, 6396
After worshipping together on the deck of "HMS Prince of Wales", the late president (F. D. Roosevelt) - prayer book on his lap - and the Prime Minister (W. Churchill) chatter freely. This may have been a discussion of the Four Freedoms, perhaps Freedom of Religion.
Description: After worshipping together on the deck of "HMS Prince of Wales", the late president (F. D. Roosevelt) - prayer book on his lap - and the Prime Minister (W. Churchill) chatter freely. This may have been a discussion of the Four Freedoms, perhaps Freedom of Religion.