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1573Glass Plate Negative Set Mount Desert Rock
  • Set
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Test Subject Entry Site Term
1497David Strout
  • Reference
  • People
1514Mrs. George G. McMurtry (McMurtry - Mabel C. (Post) McMurtry
  • Reference
  • People
  • Test Subject Entry Site Term
Description:
Wife of George Gibson McMurtry, which see. Married 1906-1933.
1515Louise Hunt McMurtry
  • Reference
  • People
  • Test Subject Entry Site Term
Description:
Married George Gibson McMurtry October 25, 1933. They had a daughter. They drew up separation papers on May 21, 1942.
1576Luere Babson Deasy
  • Reference
  • People
Description:
Luere B. Deasy was born on February 8, 1859 in Gouldsboro to Daniel and Emma L. (Moore) Deasy. He was educated at the State Normal School in Castine. He did not attend college, but received a law degree from Boston University Law School. Deasy was admitted to the Bar in 1884. Prior to sitting on the Court, Deasy practiced in Bar Harbor. Deasy served as President of both the Hancock County Bar Association and the Maine State Bar Association. He was elected to the Maine State Senate and served as its President. Deasy was appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court by Governor Milliken on September 25, 1918. On October 1, 1929, he was appointed Chief Justice by Governor Gardiner. He served as Chief until his retirement on February 7, 1930, when he returned to private practice in Bar Harbor. Deasy died on March 13, 1940, in Portland, at the age of 81. Sources: In Memoriam, Luere B. Deasy, 138 ME 371; James H. Mundy, Presidents of the Maine State Senate from 1820, Secretary of the Senate of Maine, 1979. See also article about Deasy at: http://mdihistory.org/wp-content/uploads/Horner.pdf [show more]
1147Photo-Essay of Last (1942) Voyage of Coal Schooner "Rebecca R. Douglas"
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Businesses, Coal and Oil Business
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • Chanler - Bronson W.
Description:
Photo-Essay by Bronson W. Chanler detailing a trip aboard the coal schooner "Rebecca R. Douglas" between Northeast Harbor and New York City. Note: As originally displayed in the museum, copies of the photographs taken by Chanler were mounted alongside excerpts and quotes. Around 2015 the photographs were removed from the 1984 posters so they could be scanned and better protected. They are uploaded here, as is the complete text by Bronson W. Chanler. [show more]
1157Children's Book "Little Folks Bible Gallery" by Jenny B. Merrill
  • Publication, Book, Childrens Book
  • Religion
1129Postcard of Bear Island Light
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
1130Postcard of Bear Island Light
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
1131Postcard from Bear Island Light
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
1132Postcard of Northeast Harbor with Yachts
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
1133Postcard of Northeast Harbor with Yachts
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
1252Postcard Asticou Stepping Stones
  • Object, Writing, Postcard
1059C.E. Marcyes & Co. Envelope
  • Object, Writing, Envelope
  • Businesses, Insurance Business
  • Businesses, Real Estate Business
Description:
Envelope with the return address for C.E. Marcyes & Co. with a note regarding Mr. Jerome Goodwin and Bernard Cough, c. 1930s. People Mentioned: Jerome Goodwin, Bernard Cough, C. E. Marcyes
1125Broad ax
  • Object, Woodworking, Ax, Broadax
  • Businesses, Lumber Business
1153Wheel, Wooden Bicycle
  • Object, Vehicle Component, Vehicle Wheel, Bicycle Wheel
  • Transportation, Cycle, Bicycle
1142Device, Mechanical
  • Object, Unclassifiable, Mechanical
  • Object, Unclassifiable
Description:
A mechanical device of some sort but at the time of cataloging we cannot find anyone who knows that it might be used for.
1049George C. Marshall Postage Stamp
  • Object, Stamp, Postage Stamp
Description:
Postage stamp for 20 cents featuring George C. Marshall. The stamp has been postmarked. People Mentioned: George C. Marshall
1108School Bell
  • Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell, School Bell
  • Organizations, School Institution
1707Hand painted sign, "LOBSTERS LIVE OR BOILED"
  • Object, Sign, Informational Sign
  • Businesses, Fishing Business, Lobstering Business
Description:
Hand painted sign reading "LOBSTERS LIVE OR BOILED" Sign was used in the window of Stanley's Fish Market, Main Street, Northeast Harbor, operated by David L. Stanley. The sign consists of painted wood, with black letters on a white background. It is heavily abraded but still legible. There are visible screw holes on the front, with two vertical braces on the back. To see a photograph of this sign in the fish market go to: https://nehl.digitalarchive.us/items/show/6266 [show more]
1266Sign. Fire Alarm Call Zones
  • Object, Sign, Informational Sign
  • Object, Fire Protection Device
1267Sign. Fire Alarm Call Zones
  • Object, Sign, Informational Sign
  • Object, Fire Protection Device
1128Northeast Harbor Grain Store
  • Object, Sign, Identification Sign, Signboard
  • Businesses, Other Business
1705Hand painted SEA FOOD sign
  • Object, Sign, Identification Sign, Signboard
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Description:
Hand painted sign reading SEA FOOD. Sign is painted on Masonite (or a similar product) and has a white background and black letters. The front of the sign is scratched and shows signs of age. The sign came from Stanley's Fish Market, Northeast Harbor, operated by David L. Stanley. To see a photograph showing this sign or one like it, go to https://nehl.digitalarchive.us/items/show/5993
1711Sign for Wikhegan Old Books
  • Object, Sign, Identification Sign, Signboard
  • Businesses, Other Business
Description:
Wooden sign for Wikhegan Old Books, a rare book shop operated by Rick and JoAnne Fuerst from 1976-2018. The store was located at 117 Main Street, Northeast Harbor. This sign was removed from the building before the business closed, when books were sold from Pine Bough Antiques The sign is two sided and appears to have had a brown frame, which no longer survives. Brown paint appears beneath where the frame would have been.