"The catch. probably tuna (called horse mackerel locally), has arrived at the packing house, having been dressed on board vessel. Now it is up to this hardy packing crew to wash these monstrous fish before packing them for shipment to Boston. Except for Asian markets, which existed mostly in large cities, there were few buyers for this product. At other times this packing house was filled with the more predominant fish of the day: hake, cod, haddock, and mackerel. Crews would wash the fish, lather them with salt, and pack them in ice in the tall barrels shown at rear for shipment to Gloucester or Boston. Only a few dealers in Manset, such as the Parkers, specialized in halibut, as it had to be shipped fresh on ice. Mackerel was the only product that had to be inspected once it arrived in Gloucester. As this list suggests, local fisheries processed a variety of fish. The local fishermen would head out, from spring through fall, following the schools, returning with whatever the sea would offer, and putting extra change in their pockets." – Text accompanying this photograph in “Mount Desert Island - Somesville, Southwest Harbor, and Northeast Harbor” by Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. and Lydia B. Vandenbergh - Images of America Series, 2001. p. 43.
Description: "The catch. probably tuna (called horse mackerel locally), has arrived at the packing house, having been dressed on board vessel. Now it is up to this hardy packing crew to wash these monstrous fish before packing them for shipment to Boston. Except for Asian markets, which existed mostly in large cities, there were few buyers for this product. At other times this packing house was filled with the more predominant fish of the day: hake, cod, haddock, and mackerel. Crews would wash the fish, lather them with salt, and pack them in ice in the tall barrels shown at rear for shipment to Gloucester or Boston. Only a few dealers in Manset, such as the Parkers, specialized in halibut, as it had to be shipped fresh on ice. Mackerel was the only product that had to be inspected once it arrived in Gloucester. As this list suggests, local fisheries processed a variety of fish. The local fishermen would head out, from spring through fall, following the schools, returning with whatever the sea would offer, and putting extra change in their pockets." – Text accompanying this photograph in “Mount Desert Island - Somesville, Southwest Harbor, and Northeast Harbor” by Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. and Lydia B. Vandenbergh - Images of America Series, 2001. p. 43. [show more]
Back Row - Left to Right: Sara Herrick (1941-) Not Visible - girl? Sandra Murphy (1939-) - Later Mrs. Julian Y. Harper Jr. and Mrs. David C. Black Robert C. McKee (1940-1975) Theolyn Mitchell (1940-) - Later Mrs. Clayton E. Gilley George Sawyer (1942-2010) Ralph M. Tate (1940-1993) Shirley J. Galley (1940-) - Later Mrs. Clyde H. Harper Unknown boy Eva Jean Higgins (1941-1999) - Later Mrs. Allen W. Murphy Middle Row - Left to Right: Leila Parker Robert S. Milne, Jr. (1941-) Muriel Trask (1941-) - Later Mrs. Farrell Davisson and Mrs. Charles Francis Fahey Richard Charles Everbeck (1942-1997) George Robert Trask (1944-) aka Bud Pauline E. Albee (1940-1984) - Later Mrs. Merle H. Gray Avis Reed (1940-) - Later Mrs. Manuel Silva in front of Avis - Winifred J. Everbeck (1943-) - Later Mrs. Alan C. Howie James B. Sawyer (1943-) Shirley Norwood Richard Graves Robert "Chummy" Colson Rich (1940-) Front Row - Left to Right: (kneeling except as noted) Stephen Higgins standing - Judith Lawson Rich (1943-) - Later Mrs. William deBray standing - Faith E. Mallinson - Later Mrs. Shepard E. Page and Mrs. Anderson Walter Cecil Rich (1943-) Richard M. McKee (1941-) Norman Albee (1942-2010) Leslie B. Thurston (1942-) Robert E. Thurston (1942-) Additions and corrections welcome.
Description: Back Row - Left to Right: Sara Herrick (1941-) Not Visible - girl? Sandra Murphy (1939-) - Later Mrs. Julian Y. Harper Jr. and Mrs. David C. Black Robert C. McKee (1940-1975) Theolyn Mitchell (1940-) - Later Mrs. Clayton E. Gilley George Sawyer (1942-2010) Ralph M. Tate (1940-1993) Shirley J. Galley (1940-) - Later Mrs. Clyde H. Harper Unknown boy Eva Jean Higgins (1941-1999) - Later Mrs. Allen W. Murphy Middle Row - Left to Right: Leila Parker Robert S. Milne, Jr. (1941-) Muriel Trask (1941-) - Later Mrs. Farrell Davisson and Mrs. Charles Francis Fahey Richard Charles Everbeck (1942-1997) George Robert Trask (1944-) aka Bud Pauline E. Albee (1940-1984) - Later Mrs. Merle H. Gray Avis Reed (1940-) - Later Mrs. Manuel Silva in front of Avis - Winifred J. Everbeck (1943-) - Later Mrs. Alan C. Howie James B. Sawyer (1943-) Shirley Norwood Richard Graves Robert "Chummy" Colson Rich (1940-) Front Row - Left to Right: (kneeling except as noted) Stephen Higgins standing - Judith Lawson Rich (1943-) - Later Mrs. William deBray standing - Faith E. Mallinson - Later Mrs. Shepard E. Page and Mrs. Anderson Walter Cecil Rich (1943-) Richard M. McKee (1941-) Norman Albee (1942-2010) Leslie B. Thurston (1942-) Robert E. Thurston (1942-) Additions and corrections welcome. [show more]
Robert Lindsay Smallidge, Sr's 1921 Harley-Davidson JDS Sidecar Model was identified by fender and sidecard shapes using pictures and description from “The Encyclopedia of the Harley-Davidson” by Peter Henshaw & Ian Kerr, p. 18, 21, 30, 135 - 2006. Corroborating identification was made using several web sites. Judging from photographs of previous Harley-Davidson models we assume that Robert bought the cycle new in anticipation of his honeymoon. Robert and Nathalie's honeymoon was spent exploring northern Maine on Robert's motorcycle and it seems probable that this photograph was taken on that trip. Their son, Robert Lindsay Smallidge Jr. remembered their telling their children that Robert was passing a car while driving the cycle and Nathalie, in the sidecar, collided with the other vehicle. This photograph was probably taken by Helen Nathalie (Turner) Smallidge.
Description: Robert Lindsay Smallidge, Sr's 1921 Harley-Davidson JDS Sidecar Model was identified by fender and sidecard shapes using pictures and description from “The Encyclopedia of the Harley-Davidson” by Peter Henshaw & Ian Kerr, p. 18, 21, 30, 135 - 2006. Corroborating identification was made using several web sites. Judging from photographs of previous Harley-Davidson models we assume that Robert bought the cycle new in anticipation of his honeymoon. Robert and Nathalie's honeymoon was spent exploring northern Maine on Robert's motorcycle and it seems probable that this photograph was taken on that trip. Their son, Robert Lindsay Smallidge Jr. remembered their telling their children that Robert was passing a car while driving the cycle and Nathalie, in the sidecar, collided with the other vehicle. This photograph was probably taken by Helen Nathalie (Turner) Smallidge. [show more]
"Helen Frances Wooster (1906-1985) was the great granddaughter of John Thurston (1800-1865). Helen Frances Wooster was born on April 15, 1906 to Joseph E. Wooster and Myra Jane (Thurston) Wooster in West Tremont, Maine. Joseph E. Wooster was, at various times, a teacher, the Master of a small steamer, carrying freight and a house carpenter. Helen married Marlin Vance McLaughlin (1903-1990), son of James Edward MacLaughlin and Abbie Blin (Skofield) MacLaughlin on August 22, 1927 in Maine. Marlin was a teacher and became a school principal in Connecticut. Helen Frances Wooster died on April 23, 1985 in Montgomery, Alabama."
Description: "Helen Frances Wooster (1906-1985) was the great granddaughter of John Thurston (1800-1865). Helen Frances Wooster was born on April 15, 1906 to Joseph E. Wooster and Myra Jane (Thurston) Wooster in West Tremont, Maine. Joseph E. Wooster was, at various times, a teacher, the Master of a small steamer, carrying freight and a house carpenter. Helen married Marlin Vance McLaughlin (1903-1990), son of James Edward MacLaughlin and Abbie Blin (Skofield) MacLaughlin on August 22, 1927 in Maine. Marlin was a teacher and became a school principal in Connecticut. Helen Frances Wooster died on April 23, 1985 in Montgomery, Alabama." [show more]
Smallidge - Sarah Louise (Lawler) Smallidge or Helen Nathalie (Turner) Smallidge
1930 c.
Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
Robert Sr., known in the family as "Lindsay," was a craftsman. The vessel in the center, on the back step, was a model of the "Falucca," a lateen rigged pirate ship. "All Lindsay’s models were made from scratch, frequently from plans he had found in periodicals, or purchased from a supply house. Sometimes when he didn’t have plans, but was asked to make a model by the owner of a sailboat, he took photos and measurements of the boat in the water and drew his own plans. Lindsay made many things including: sleds, hunting knives, hatchets, crooked knives, canes, chests, weather vanes, half model sailboats, full model sail boats, water line models, dioramas etc.
Smallidge - Sarah Louise (Lawler) Smallidge or Helen Nathalie (Turner) Smallidge
Date:
1930 c.
Place:
Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
State:
ME
Source:
Collection of the Smallidge Family
Description: Robert Sr., known in the family as "Lindsay," was a craftsman. The vessel in the center, on the back step, was a model of the "Falucca," a lateen rigged pirate ship. "All Lindsay’s models were made from scratch, frequently from plans he had found in periodicals, or purchased from a supply house. Sometimes when he didn’t have plans, but was asked to make a model by the owner of a sailboat, he took photos and measurements of the boat in the water and drew his own plans. Lindsay made many things including: sleds, hunting knives, hatchets, crooked knives, canes, chests, weather vanes, half model sailboats, full model sail boats, water line models, dioramas etc. [show more]
From Left to Right: Samuel Atkins Eliot II (1862-1950) - Meteorologist & "Hunter" - 17 years old in 1880. Samuel was the brother of Charles Eliot George Bradford Dunbar (1860-1929) - "Hunter" - 20 years old in 1880 - holding saw and hatchet. George was brother to William Dunbar. John Lathrop Wakefield (1859-1949) - Botanist - 20 years old in 1880. John was brother to Frank Mortimer Wakefield and a first cousin of Edward and Henry Rand. Charles Eliot (1859-1897) - Director - 20 years old in 1880 - with sunglasses. William Harrison Dunbar (1862-?) - "Hunter"- 17 years old in 1880. William and George Dunbar were brothers. William is carrying a vasculum for collecting botanical specimens. Orrin A. Donnell (1859-1942) - Seaman - 21 years old in 1880 - standing with oar. Ernest Lovering (1859-1932) - "Hunter"- 20 years old in 1880. vas·cu·lum n. (pl. -la ) Bot. a collecting box for plants, typically in the form of a flattened cylindrical metal case with a lengthwise opening, carried by a shoulder strap. - "vasculum." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (March 16, 2010). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-vasculum.html. To see what a vasculum looks like see Item 5316.
Description: From Left to Right: Samuel Atkins Eliot II (1862-1950) - Meteorologist & "Hunter" - 17 years old in 1880. Samuel was the brother of Charles Eliot George Bradford Dunbar (1860-1929) - "Hunter" - 20 years old in 1880 - holding saw and hatchet. George was brother to William Dunbar. John Lathrop Wakefield (1859-1949) - Botanist - 20 years old in 1880. John was brother to Frank Mortimer Wakefield and a first cousin of Edward and Henry Rand. Charles Eliot (1859-1897) - Director - 20 years old in 1880 - with sunglasses. William Harrison Dunbar (1862-?) - "Hunter"- 17 years old in 1880. William and George Dunbar were brothers. William is carrying a vasculum for collecting botanical specimens. Orrin A. Donnell (1859-1942) - Seaman - 21 years old in 1880 - standing with oar. Ernest Lovering (1859-1932) - "Hunter"- 20 years old in 1880. vas·cu·lum n. (pl. -la ) Bot. a collecting box for plants, typically in the form of a flattened cylindrical metal case with a lengthwise opening, carried by a shoulder strap. - "vasculum." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (March 16, 2010). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-vasculum.html. To see what a vasculum looks like see Item 5316. [show more]
Edward Lothrop Rand (1859-1924) - Botanist - 20 years old in 1880 - holding ferns Edward was the older brother to photographer Henry Lathrop Rand Henry Mascarene Hubbard (1860-1917) - 21 years old in 1881 - holding rock hammer Frank Mortimer Wakefield (1862-1932) - 18 years old in 1881 John was brother to John Wakefield and a first cousin of Edward and Henry Rand Charles Eliot (1859-1897) - Director - 20 years old in 1880 Ernest Lovering (1859-1932) - "Hunter"- 20 years old in 1880 William Harrison Dunbar (1862-?) - "Hunter"- 17 years old in 1880 Henry Munson Spelman (1861-1946) - 19 years old in 1881 Samuel Atkins Eliot II (1862-1950) - Meteorologist & "Hunter" - 17 years old in 1880 - holding telescope Samuel was the brother of Charles Eliot
Description: Edward Lothrop Rand (1859-1924) - Botanist - 20 years old in 1880 - holding ferns Edward was the older brother to photographer Henry Lathrop Rand Henry Mascarene Hubbard (1860-1917) - 21 years old in 1881 - holding rock hammer Frank Mortimer Wakefield (1862-1932) - 18 years old in 1881 John was brother to John Wakefield and a first cousin of Edward and Henry Rand Charles Eliot (1859-1897) - Director - 20 years old in 1880 Ernest Lovering (1859-1932) - "Hunter"- 20 years old in 1880 William Harrison Dunbar (1862-?) - "Hunter"- 17 years old in 1880 Henry Munson Spelman (1861-1946) - 19 years old in 1881 Samuel Atkins Eliot II (1862-1950) - Meteorologist & "Hunter" - 17 years old in 1880 - holding telescope Samuel was the brother of Charles Eliot [show more]
This photograph is often misidentified as having been taken at Mount Desert Island. Archivists at the Southwest Harbor Public Library have researched the origin of the sitting and hope other copies will be correctly identified.
Description: This photograph is often misidentified as having been taken at Mount Desert Island. Archivists at the Southwest Harbor Public Library have researched the origin of the sitting and hope other copies will be correctly identified.
Left to Right: John Lathrop Wakefield (1859-1949) - Botanist - 21 years old in 1881 John was brother to Frank Mortimer Wakefield and a first cousin of Edward and Henry Rand Henry Munson Spelman (1861-1946) - 19 years old in 1881 Samuel Atkins Eliot II (1862-1950) - Meteorologist & "Hunter" - 17 years old in 1880 Samuel was the brother of Charles Eliot Edward Lathrop Rand (1859-1924) - Botanist - 21 years old in 1881 - holding a fern or leaf to a page for study Edward was the older brother to photographer Henry Lathrop Rand Charles Eliot (1859-1897) - Director - 21 years old in 1881 Ernest Lovering (1859-1932) - "Hunter"- 21 years old in 1881 Note the ornate wood stove at the left front of the photograph with wood stacked beside it for cold mornings.
Description: Left to Right: John Lathrop Wakefield (1859-1949) - Botanist - 21 years old in 1881 John was brother to Frank Mortimer Wakefield and a first cousin of Edward and Henry Rand Henry Munson Spelman (1861-1946) - 19 years old in 1881 Samuel Atkins Eliot II (1862-1950) - Meteorologist & "Hunter" - 17 years old in 1880 Samuel was the brother of Charles Eliot Edward Lathrop Rand (1859-1924) - Botanist - 21 years old in 1881 - holding a fern or leaf to a page for study Edward was the older brother to photographer Henry Lathrop Rand Charles Eliot (1859-1897) - Director - 21 years old in 1881 Ernest Lovering (1859-1932) - "Hunter"- 21 years old in 1881 Note the ornate wood stove at the left front of the photograph with wood stacked beside it for cold mornings. [show more]