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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date Place Address Description
6433Letter from Jacob William Carroll to Mr. Clark
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Carroll - Jacob William Carroll (1830-1899)
  • 1865-12-23
  • Philadelphia PA
This letter was written to Mr. Clark in 1865, while Jacob was at sea, five years before his marriage. The letter says: Philadelphia, Dec 23/65 Mr. Clark Sir What money you have for me from the Schr [Schooner?] please pay it over toward my Taxes. I am loading general cargo for Savannah. I got a fair Freight, but business is very dull & I shall be a long time loading. Coal to Boston is $3.00 & very scarce. There is a great deal of ice in the river. I am afraid it will close before I get out. Res. yours J.W. Carroll
Description:
This letter was written to Mr. Clark in 1865, while Jacob was at sea, five years before his marriage. The letter says: Philadelphia, Dec 23/65 Mr. Clark Sir What money you have for me from the Schr [Schooner?] please pay it over toward my Taxes. I am loading general cargo for Savannah. I got a fair Freight, but business is very dull & I shall be a long time loading. Coal to Boston is $3.00 & very scarce. There is a great deal of ice in the river. I am afraid it will close before I get out. Res. yours J.W. Carroll [show more]
12813An Act to Incorporate the West Tremont Brick Company
  • Document, Government, Act
  • Businesses, Building Business
  • 1874-02-06
16591Geo. A. Lurvey, Justice of the Peace, Southwest Harbor Records and Index
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • People
  • 1878 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
This index was kept by Geo. A. Lurvey, Justice of the Peace. Included are records of marriages, weddings, and other town records from Southwest Harbor, Maine from approximately 1878 to 1907.
Description:
This index was kept by Geo. A. Lurvey, Justice of the Peace. Included are records of marriages, weddings, and other town records from Southwest Harbor, Maine from approximately 1878 to 1907.
16250William H. Ward Sr. Approval for Wharf Extension by the Selectmen of Tremont
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf
  • The Selectmen of Tremont
  • 1884-09-29
"The Selectmen of the Town of Tremont, upon the application of William H. Ward of said Tremont for license to extend his wharf into the tide-waters of S.W. Harbor, within his limit of said Town, having given lawful notices of their meeting to examine the premises and give a hearing to all parties interested therein, and having met at this time and place appointed and for the purposes named in said notice, and having decided that the extension asked for would not be an obstruction to navigation nor an injury to the rights of others, in accordance with the Statutes of this State, do hereby issue this license unto the said William H. Ward authorizing him to extend his wharf into the tide-waters of said SouthWest Harbor; said extension not to exceed one hundred feet in width and three hundred feet in length, in a northeasterly direction from the pier now standing on said Ward's Shore, on the southwesterly side of said S.W. Harbor. Given under our hands at said Tremont this 29th of Sept. A. D. 1884" Signed: William Heath Perry W. Richardson Caleb H. Sawyer Selectmen of Tremont
Description:
"The Selectmen of the Town of Tremont, upon the application of William H. Ward of said Tremont for license to extend his wharf into the tide-waters of S.W. Harbor, within his limit of said Town, having given lawful notices of their meeting to examine the premises and give a hearing to all parties interested therein, and having met at this time and place appointed and for the purposes named in said notice, and having decided that the extension asked for would not be an obstruction to navigation nor an injury to the rights of others, in accordance with the Statutes of this State, do hereby issue this license unto the said William H. Ward authorizing him to extend his wharf into the tide-waters of said SouthWest Harbor; said extension not to exceed one hundred feet in width and three hundred feet in length, in a northeasterly direction from the pier now standing on said Ward's Shore, on the southwesterly side of said S.W. Harbor. Given under our hands at said Tremont this 29th of Sept. A. D. 1884" Signed: William Heath Perry W. Richardson Caleb H. Sawyer Selectmen of Tremont [show more]
12659Ernest E. Emery's Photography Studio Logo - Reverse of a Cabinet Card
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • Emery - Ernest E. Emery (1849-1933)
  • 1889
12669Logo of B.F.Joy's Photographic Art Studio on the reserve of a cabinet photo
  • Document, Advertising, Advertising Card
  • Businesses, Photography Business
  • Joy - Benjamin Franklin Joy (1848-1912)
  • 1889 c.
  • Ellsworth ME
Logo on reverse of a cabinet photo of an unknown man.
Description:
Logo on reverse of a cabinet photo of an unknown man.
5861Advertisement for Jordan Pond House
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • 1910 c.
  • Acadia National Park
  • Jordan Pond
3043L and G Stanley Directory and Handbook
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Service Business
  • 1912
16388Howe D. Higgins' Report of Mounted Inspector to Collector of Customs
  • Document, Report
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • People
  • Higgins - Howe Dwain Higgins (1894-1974)
  • 1921 c.
This collection of documents contains Howe Dwain Higgins’ collection of work logs spanning from November 14, 1921 through July 7, 1922. The index includes the documents’ file number, dates, and people or vessels of interest mentioned in the documents.
Description:
This collection of documents contains Howe Dwain Higgins’ collection of work logs spanning from November 14, 1921 through July 7, 1922. The index includes the documents’ file number, dates, and people or vessels of interest mentioned in the documents.
14547Advertisement for the Clifton Melbourne Rich Boat Shop
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
  • 1923
The advertisement appeared on page 54 of the 1923 Southwest Harbor Cottage Directory.
Description:
The advertisement appeared on page 54 of the 1923 Southwest Harbor Cottage Directory.
16389Howe D. Higgins' Work Logs as Customs Officer
  • Document, Report
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • People
  • Higgins - Howe Dwain Higgins (1894-1974)
  • 1928 c.
This collection of documents contains Howe Dwain Higgins’ collection of work logs spanning from October 1, 1928 through June 30, 1930. This covers nearly the last two years of his employment as a customs officer. The documents include more detailed information on Howe’s daily movements on the back sides of the documents. The index includes the documents’ file number, dates, and people or vessels of interest mentioned in the documents.
Description:
This collection of documents contains Howe Dwain Higgins’ collection of work logs spanning from October 1, 1928 through June 30, 1930. This covers nearly the last two years of his employment as a customs officer. The documents include more detailed information on Howe’s daily movements on the back sides of the documents. The index includes the documents’ file number, dates, and people or vessels of interest mentioned in the documents.
5722The Claremont Hotel - Advertisement
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • 1931
  • Southwest Harbor
5724Advertisement from the Directory and Hand Book - 1931 - Southwest Harbor, Manset and Tremont
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • Businesses, Theater Business
  • Organizations, Civic, Public Library
  • 1931
  • Southwest Harbor
The page shows advertisements for: The Southwest Harbor Public Library Park Theater, Southwest Harbor R. L. Hodgkins Electrical Shop Mrs. B. C. Worcester Flowers
Description:
The page shows advertisements for: The Southwest Harbor Public Library Park Theater, Southwest Harbor R. L. Hodgkins Electrical Shop Mrs. B. C. Worcester Flowers
5725Advertisements from the Directory and Hand Book - 1931 - Southwest Harbor, Manset and Tremont
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Automotive Repair Business
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • 1931
  • Southwest Harbor
The page shows advertisements for: The Gordon and White Garage Somes House
Description:
The page shows advertisements for: The Gordon and White Garage Somes House
5727The Stanley Fish Corporation Advertisement
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • 1931
  • Southwest Harbor, Manset
5721The Ashmont Hotel - Advertisement
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • 1931
  • Southwest Harbor
From an Advertisement in the Directory and Hand Book - 1931 - Southwest Harbor, Manset and Tremont.
Description:
From an Advertisement in the Directory and Hand Book - 1931 - Southwest Harbor, Manset and Tremont.
5728Carroll Drug Store Advertisement
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • 1931
  • Southwest Harbor
Also shows the poem, "The Summer Call to Maine" by A.L.T. Cummings
Description:
Also shows the poem, "The Summer Call to Maine" by A.L.T. Cummings
5726Advertising from the "Directory and Hand Book - 1931 - Southwest Harbor, Manset and Tremont"
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Building Business
  • Businesses, Medical Business
  • Neal - George Arthur Neal (1872-1939)
  • 1931
  • Southwest Harbor
Advertising from the "Directory and Hand Book - 1931 - Southwest Harbor, Manset and Tremont" The top ad reads: “F. S. MAYO - Carpenter and Builder - Fine Furniture Repairing - Woodworker and Cabinet Maker - We take the Machine to the Job. - Electric Floor Finishing. Tel. 9 - Wesley Ave. Southwest Harbor. The bottom ad reads: "Office hours by Appointment - Telephone 28. Dr. G. A. Neal - Special Attention Given to Children - Main Road Southwest Harbor"
Description:
Advertising from the "Directory and Hand Book - 1931 - Southwest Harbor, Manset and Tremont" The top ad reads: “F. S. MAYO - Carpenter and Builder - Fine Furniture Repairing - Woodworker and Cabinet Maker - We take the Machine to the Job. - Electric Floor Finishing. Tel. 9 - Wesley Ave. Southwest Harbor. The bottom ad reads: "Office hours by Appointment - Telephone 28. Dr. G. A. Neal - Special Attention Given to Children - Main Road Southwest Harbor" [show more]
7210C.W. Lawler Ice Advertisement
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • 1937
  • Southwest Harbor
  • 17 Chris' Lane
7209W.H. Ballard Anchor Light Studio - Advertisement
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Photography Business
  • 1937
  • Southwest Harbor
7211Arthur L. Somes - Advertisement
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • 1938
  • Southwest Harbor
10764Neptune Theater at H.G. Reed's Store, McKinley, Maine - Advertisement 1938
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Theater Business
  • 1938
  • Tremont, Bass Harbor, McKinley
7212Elmwood Cafe
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • 1938
6799W.H. Ballard Anchor Light Studio Logo from Postcard - Designed by May Salsbury
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Photography Business
  • Salsbury - May Salsbury
  • 1961 c.
  • Southwest Harbor
16159Jordan Pond House meal receipt
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • 1977
  • Mount Desert, Seal Harbor
This was the meal receipt used at the Jordan Pond House in 1979, At that time, there were separate hours for lunch, tea, and dinner - the restaurant was closed between services. Your waiter or waitress (then referred to by the staff as waitra) would come to your table with their hands behinds their back and commit your order to memory. They only used this receipt for the bill you received after your meal. This receipt came from George Soules who worked at the "Pond House" in 1977 and 1978, the last two years before it burned in 1979. That was the end of an era never to be experienced again.
Description:
This was the meal receipt used at the Jordan Pond House in 1979, At that time, there were separate hours for lunch, tea, and dinner - the restaurant was closed between services. Your waiter or waitress (then referred to by the staff as waitra) would come to your table with their hands behinds their back and commit your order to memory. They only used this receipt for the bill you received after your meal. This receipt came from George Soules who worked at the "Pond House" in 1977 and 1978, the last two years before it burned in 1979. That was the end of an era never to be experienced again. [show more]