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You searched for: Collection: is exactly 'L&GP Joseph H. Curtis Collection'✖
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| 8210 | A play written by Mathilde Lewandowski, 1880's |
| A box containing the handwritten manuscript for a play by Mathilde Lewandowski, 1880's. This manuscript was found among the papers of Joseph Curtis when he bequested his property to the Town of Mount Desert. Mathilde is the sister of Amelia Lewandowski Curtis, wife of Joseph Curtis and mother of the Curtis child. She wrote in French and probably was born in France and immigrated with her sister in the early 1880's to Cambridge, Massachusetts were she lived while these writings were crea |
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Description: A box containing the handwritten manuscript for a play by Mathilde Lewandowski, 1880's. This manuscript was found among the papers of Joseph Curtis when he bequested his property to the Town of Mount Desert. Mathilde is the sister of Amelia Lewandowski Curtis, wife of Joseph Curtis and mother of the Curtis child. She wrote in French and probably was born in France and immigrated with her sister in the early 1880's to Cambridge, Massachusetts were she lived while these writings were crea [show more] | |||||
| 7875 | A set of records related to the building of a sidewalk in Asticou |
| A set of papers related to the funding campaign, construction, and completion of a sidewalk built in 1918 from the Asticou Inn to the entrance to "President Eliot's house." Includes: invoices from E.A. Hodgdon, minutes of a meeting of the Asticou Sidewalk Committee of the Village Improvement Society, a checkbook for the committee, and cancelled checks related to the work that was completed on the sidewalk construction.These papers were removed from a drawer/box kept in the Study, Thuya Lodge and accessioned under this Object ID number. See relations tab. Curtis was the Treasurer of the committee. | 
Description: A set of papers related to the funding campaign, construction, and completion of a sidewalk built in 1918 from the Asticou Inn to the entrance to "President Eliot's house." Includes: invoices from E.A. Hodgdon, minutes of a meeting of the Asticou Sidewalk Committee of the Village Improvement Society, a checkbook for the committee, and cancelled checks related to the work that was completed on the sidewalk construction.These papers were removed from a drawer/box kept in the Study, Thuya Lodge and accessioned under this Object ID number. See relations tab. Curtis was the Treasurer of the committee. [show more] | ||||||||
| 7876 | A Set of Writings and Photos related to Life of Campestris Ulm |
| A set of papers found in a storage drawer of the Study, Thuya Lodge, in 2006. These papers are all related to the book published by Curtis in 1911, "Life of Campestris Ulm: The Oldest Inhabitant of Boston Common". Papers include: 7 photographs of scenes on the Boston Common, two copies of an ad for the book (published by W.B Carke Company, Boston), a letter from the Superintendent of the Public Grounds Dept/Boston (1905), and two copies of a book review, published February 4, 1911, Boston Transcript. |
Description: A set of papers found in a storage drawer of the Study, Thuya Lodge, in 2006. These papers are all related to the book published by Curtis in 1911, "Life of Campestris Ulm: The Oldest Inhabitant of Boston Common". Papers include: 7 photographs of scenes on the Boston Common, two copies of an ad for the book (published by W.B Carke Company, Boston), a letter from the Superintendent of the Public Grounds Dept/Boston (1905), and two copies of a book review, published February 4, 1911, Boston Transcript. [show more] | ||||||||
| 7854 | Appraisal of Personal Property Belonging to Joseph H. Curtis at NE Harbor Maine |
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| List of items in the Lodge at the time of death, 1928, of Joseph Curtis. All of the items have an appraised value in the inventory. All of these items were with the property when it was conveyed to the Town of Mount Desert. |
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Description: List of items in the Lodge at the time of death, 1928, of Joseph Curtis. All of the items have an appraised value in the inventory. All of these items were with the property when it was conveyed to the Town of Mount Desert. | ||||
| 7461 | Buena Vista |
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| Original print of map of division of land for Buena Vista, Hancock, Maine Created by Joseph Henry Curtis. Heliotype Print Co., Boston, 12/1888 2'5" W x 1'7" H This plan is a copy of the previous object, 2003.002.439. A copy of this plan is framed and displayed at Thuya Lodge. |
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Description: Original print of map of division of land for Buena Vista, Hancock, Maine Created by Joseph Henry Curtis. Heliotype Print Co., Boston, 12/1888 2'5" W x 1'7" H This plan is a copy of the previous object, 2003.002.439. A copy of this plan is framed and displayed at Thuya Lodge. | |||||
| 7799 | Catalog of Mount Desert Nurseries |
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| The Northeast Harbor branch of the Mount Desert Nurseries was established in 1898. It was first managed by George Miller, brother of William Miller who managed the Bar Harbor business. It was then managed for several years by Richard Rothe prior to 1910 and then was taken over by Philip McLean. Summit Road. Rothe was a specialist on rock gardening and the photographer who took the picture of Mr. Curtis in front of the granite outcropping that is exhibited in the Lodge. Curtis often used the plants and services of Mount Desert Nurseries in his landscape engineering and garden developing work for clients on the island. It has been established that he used their laborers and plant material for the Bowen estate, Baymeath (Hulls Cove). This records also includes the postmarked envelope that the catalog was mailed to Joseph Curtis in Northeast Harbor. |
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Description: The Northeast Harbor branch of the Mount Desert Nurseries was established in 1898. It was first managed by George Miller, brother of William Miller who managed the Bar Harbor business. It was then managed for several years by Richard Rothe prior to 1910 and then was taken over by Philip McLean. Summit Road. Rothe was a specialist on rock gardening and the photographer who took the picture of Mr. Curtis in front of the granite outcropping that is exhibited in the Lodge. Curtis often used the plants and services of Mount Desert Nurseries in his landscape engineering and garden developing work for clients on the island. It has been established that he used their laborers and plant material for the Bowen estate, Baymeath (Hulls Cove). This records also includes the postmarked envelope that the catalog was mailed to Joseph Curtis in Northeast Harbor. [show more] | ||||||
| 7804 | Correspondence of Francis L. Lee related to plant orders and roses |
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| A nursery order and two lists of flowers and plants created by Francis L. Lee, the Civil War commander of Joseph Curtis and one who was interested in gardens and flowers. Not know how or why Curtis had these in his possession. Found in a drawer of the chest in the Living Room. Curtis wrote of Lee and his great admiration for him in another manuscript. |
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Description: A nursery order and two lists of flowers and plants created by Francis L. Lee, the Civil War commander of Joseph Curtis and one who was interested in gardens and flowers. Not know how or why Curtis had these in his possession. Found in a drawer of the chest in the Living Room. Curtis wrote of Lee and his great admiration for him in another manuscript. | ||||
| 7811 | Deed from Curtis to Knowles, path on Asticou Hill |
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| A typewritten copy of a deed executed in 1912 to place the path on Asticou HIll in trust for the use of residents of the Town of Mount Desert Deed probably re-typed by Alfred Mullikin in 1930's review of titles to land for the Trustee |
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Description: A typewritten copy of a deed executed in 1912 to place the path on Asticou HIll in trust for the use of residents of the Town of Mount Desert Deed probably re-typed by Alfred Mullikin in 1930's review of titles to land for the Trustee | |||
| 7810 | Deed from Curtis to Knowles, shore privileges in trust, Asticou Landing |
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| A typewritten copy of a deed executed in 1909 to place shoreland and landing at the base of Asticou Hill into trust for use of residents of Mount Desert Deed probably re-typed by Alfred Mullikin in 1930's review of titles to land for the Trustee |
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Description: A typewritten copy of a deed executed in 1909 to place shoreland and landing at the base of Asticou Hill into trust for use of residents of Mount Desert Deed probably re-typed by Alfred Mullikin in 1930's review of titles to land for the Trustee | |||
| 7812 | Deed of land, Curtis to Knowles |
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| A typewritten copy of a deed of land to Joseph Curtis, in trust, of one lot on Asticou Hill |
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Description: A typewritten copy of a deed of land to Joseph Curtis, in trust, of one lot on Asticou Hill | |||
| 7813 | Deed of land, Curtis to Knowles in Trust |
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| A typewritten copy of a deed executed in 1922 to place 2 lots of land on Asticou HIll in trust Deed probably re-typed by Alfred Mullikin in 1930's review of titles to land for the Trustee |
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Description: A typewritten copy of a deed executed in 1922 to place 2 lots of land on Asticou HIll in trust Deed probably re-typed by Alfred Mullikin in 1930's review of titles to land for the Trustee | |||
| 7816 | Drawing of a cottage for Jos. H. Curtis, Esq. |
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| A xerox copy of a page from American Architect and Building News, February 26, 1881. The page is a copy of a drawing of the house that was later built for Curtis on the road approaching Thuya Lodge. The house is now (2006) called Random Ridge and is owned by the Crofoot family. This is the first house built by Curtis. It was later added to with a second house further up the hill and connected with a passageway. Architect is George Moffette. Copy appears to have been donated by David Crofoot from inscription on the back. |
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Description: A xerox copy of a page from American Architect and Building News, February 26, 1881. The page is a copy of a drawing of the house that was later built for Curtis on the road approaching Thuya Lodge. The house is now (2006) called Random Ridge and is owned by the Crofoot family. This is the first house built by Curtis. It was later added to with a second house further up the hill and connected with a passageway. Architect is George Moffette. Copy appears to have been donated by David Crofoot from inscription on the back. [show more] | ||||
| 7817 | Drawing of a cottage for Jos. H. Curtis, Esq. |
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| A page from American Architect and Building News, February 26, 1881. The page is a drawing of the house that was later or then built for Curtis on the road approaching the current Thuya Lodge. The house is now called Random Ridge and is owned by the Crofoot family. This is the first house built by Curtis. It was later added to with a second house further up the hill and connected with a passageway. Architect is George Moffette. Curtis sold this house and property to the Robbins family. Then, the Robbins family sold the property to the current (09-09-2019) owners, the Crofoot family. |
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Description: A page from American Architect and Building News, February 26, 1881. The page is a drawing of the house that was later or then built for Curtis on the road approaching the current Thuya Lodge. The house is now called Random Ridge and is owned by the Crofoot family. This is the first house built by Curtis. It was later added to with a second house further up the hill and connected with a passageway. Architect is George Moffette. Curtis sold this house and property to the Robbins family. Then, the Robbins family sold the property to the current (09-09-2019) owners, the Crofoot family. [show more] | ||||
| 7806 | Envelopes engraved with Joseph H. Curtis, Landscape Gardener |
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| Three monarch size envelopes engraved for personal stationery for Joseph H. Curtis, Landscape Gardener, 220 Devonshire Street, Boston Found in a drawer in the study, Thuya Lodge |
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Description: Three monarch size envelopes engraved for personal stationery for Joseph H. Curtis, Landscape Gardener, 220 Devonshire Street, Boston Found in a drawer in the study, Thuya Lodge | |||||
| 8054 | Flowers on a Table, Asticou Lodge, ca. 1910 |
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| A sepia tone photograph of a bouquet of flowers on a table on the porch of a cottage. Probably taken during the period when Mr. and Mrs. Curtis lived at the Asticou Lodge (now the Crofoot Residence). Print appears to have been colored in with pencil. |
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Description: A sepia tone photograph of a bouquet of flowers on a table on the porch of a cottage. Probably taken during the period when Mr. and Mrs. Curtis lived at the Asticou Lodge (now the Crofoot Residence). Print appears to have been colored in with pencil. | ||||
| 7815 | French Banker Here to Look Things Over |
| A copy of a newspaper article from the New York Times, March 2, 1912 regarding a visit to the states from France of the father-in-law of Joseph H. Curtis, Maurice Lewandowski. |
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Description: A copy of a newspaper article from the New York Times, March 2, 1912 regarding a visit to the states from France of the father-in-law of Joseph H. Curtis, Maurice Lewandowski. | |||||
| 7503 | Grandma Upham |
| Grandma Upham, December 25, 1895 at 89 years 6 months old. Eliza Dix Upham Curtis Upham |
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Description: Grandma Upham, December 25, 1895 at 89 years 6 months old. Eliza Dix Upham Curtis Upham | |||||
| 7809 | Historical Address delivered before the Citizens of Waltham, July 4, 1876 |
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| A small pamphlet that includes the text of the speech delivered by Josiah Rutter during celebration of the founding of America, on July 4, 1876. Found in a drawer of the chest at Thuya Lodge |
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Description: A small pamphlet that includes the text of the speech delivered by Josiah Rutter during celebration of the founding of America, on July 4, 1876. Found in a drawer of the chest at Thuya Lodge | ||||
| 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] | ||||||
| 8209 | Journals & other personal writings of Mathilde Lewandowski, 1880's |
| A storage box that contains personal writings, journals, theatre presentations such as a play, and other ephemra from Mathilde Lewandowski. All writings are in French. Mathilde is the sister of Amelia Lewandowski Curtis, wife of Joseph Curtis and mother of the Curtis child. She wrote in French and probably was born in France and immigrated with her sister in the early 1880's to Cambridge, Massachusetts were she lived while these writings were created. The journals and papers are in poor condition with mildew spots and other imperfections of age and poor storage conditions. A French teacher reviewed these materials in 2009 and made notes with an overview of many of the materials. These notes are included within the box, affixed to each writing she reviewed. |
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Description: A storage box that contains personal writings, journals, theatre presentations such as a play, and other ephemra from Mathilde Lewandowski. All writings are in French. Mathilde is the sister of Amelia Lewandowski Curtis, wife of Joseph Curtis and mother of the Curtis child. She wrote in French and probably was born in France and immigrated with her sister in the early 1880's to Cambridge, Massachusetts were she lived while these writings were created. The journals and papers are in poor condition with mildew spots and other imperfections of age and poor storage conditions. A French teacher reviewed these materials in 2009 and made notes with an overview of many of the materials. These notes are included within the box, affixed to each writing she reviewed. [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. | |||||
| 7818 | Letter from John R. Rand to Mrs. Peggy Simpson |
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| A letter from John R. Rand to Mrs. Peggy Simpson, dated July 5, 1993, re the origin of the soapstone in the sink in Thuya Lodge. |
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Description: A letter from John R. Rand to Mrs. Peggy Simpson, dated July 5, 1993, re the origin of the soapstone in the sink in Thuya Lodge. | |||
| 8055 | Ma Chambre, Asticou Lodge, ca. 1890-1912 |
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| A sepia tone photograph mounted on a matte board of the bedroom of Mrs. Amelie Lewandoska Curtis, wife of Joseph Henry Curtis. The bedroom is probably in Asticou Lodge, now the Crofoot Home or Random Ridge, on Thuya Drive. |
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Description: A sepia tone photograph mounted on a matte board of the bedroom of Mrs. Amelie Lewandoska Curtis, wife of Joseph Henry Curtis. The bedroom is probably in Asticou Lodge, now the Crofoot Home or Random Ridge, on Thuya Drive. | ||||
| 7844 | No Autos or Motors sign |
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| A printed black on white canvas notice that was probably posted on a tree at the base 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 base 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 |
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