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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
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]
1008Summit of Green Mountain Poster, c. 1880s
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Places, Path
  • Recreation
  • Tourism
  • Transportation
Description:
Poster addressed to the "Mount Desert tourist," advertising the summit of Green Mountain, 1525 feet above sea level, which can be reached by an easy drive via the Green Mountain Carriage Toll Road.
1010The Clark Coal Company Invoice, May 31, 1937
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
  • The Clark Coal Company
Description:
Invoice from The Clark Coal Company for one ton of stove coal ordered by The Sunset Hotel in Bar Harbor, ME. A stamp on the invoice indicates that the bill was paid on June 8, 1937. People Mentioned: A. B. Leland, H. D. Rodick, Angela C. Kaufman
1011A.G. Jewett Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning Invoice, May 1, 1937
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
  • A.G. Jewett Automatic Heating-Air Conditioning
Description:
Invoice from A.G. Jewett Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning for labor and materials used at The Sunset Hotel and Restaurant. A handwritten note on the invoice indicates that the bill was paid on May 6, 1937. People Mentioned: A. G. Jewett
1012A.B. & J.R. Hodgkins Contractors and Builders Invoice, May 1, 1937
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record, Invoice
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
  • A.B. & J.R. Hodgkins Contractors and Builders
Description:
Invoice from A.B. & J.R. Hodgkins Contractors and Builders for labor and materials used at The Sunset Hotel. A stamp on the invoice indicates that the bill was paid on May 5, 1937. People Mentioned: A. B. Hodgkins, J. R. Hodgkins
1021Sunset Hotel and Restaurant Location Change Legal Notice, September 9, 1935
  • Document, Announcement, Legal Notice
  • Legal Process
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
  • Robie, Frederick
  • Rodick, David O.
Description:
Legal notice of a location change for The Sunset Hotel and Restaurant Corporation from Bangor to Bar Harbor, ME. Notice is also made of Asimina Mourkas resigning as clerk of the corporation and the election of David O. Rodick in her stead. A note attached to the document and signed by the Deputy Secretary of State on May 29, 1936 certifies that the document is a true copy of a record from the Maine Department of State. People Mentioned: Asimina Mourkas, Lewis O. Barrows, David O. Rodick [show more]
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
1051Kaufman, Perlinsky, and Mourkas Agreement, July 26, 1935
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Legal Process
  • Kaufman, Angela C.
  • Mourkas, Thomas
  • Perlinsky, Mark
  • Pilot, Michael
  • Sleeper, Ruth L.
Description:
Statement in which Angela C. Kaufman and Thomas Mourkas agree to dissolve the lease of the Perlinsky Block in Bar Harbor, ME to Mark Perlinsky. People Mentioned: George Hadlock
1052Angela C. Kaufman and Ivan E. Cedar Productions Contract, July 6, 1936
  • Document, Legal, Agreement, Contract
  • Concept, Arts and Culture
  • Cedar, Ivan E.
  • Kaufman, Angela C.
Description:
Contract in which Angela C. Kaufman agrees to play for Ivan E. Cedar Productions at the Bijou Theatre in Bangor, ME on every Monday and Tuesday for seven weeks beginning July 13, 1936. An addendum dated July 21, 1936 cancels the contract.
1055Sunset Hotel and Restaurant Surety Bond Application Form, May 31, 1938
  • Document, Form, Application, License Application
  • Legal Process
  • Structures, Commercial, Lodging, Hotel
  • Structures, Commercial, Restaurant
  • Sunset Hotel and Restaurant, Inc.
Description:
Application to the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York for a surety bond for the Sunset Hotel and Restaurant in Bar Harbor, ME. A financial statement from the Sunset Hotel and Restaurant from December 31, 1937 is included with their application. People Mentioned: Mark Perlinsky, Angela C. Kaufman, Peter Manty, R. C. Masterman, Wyman P. Wadleigh, Charles Chapman, Harold Carter
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
1101Light Bulb
  • Object, Furnishings, Light Bulb
Description:
Electric Tantalum Lamp
1106Birch bench with green cushion
  • Object, Furnishings, Bench, Garden Bench
  • Object, Furnishings, Bench
Description:
One of five wooden benches with cushions
1108School Bell
  • Object, Sound Signaling Device, Bell, School Bell
  • Organizations, School Institution
1109Invalid Chair
  • Object, Furnishings, Chair, Invalid Chair
  • Health and Medicine
Description:
Wooden chair with leather strapping and long carrying handles
1110SPCA solicitation pail with stand and sign
  • Object, Merchandising, Money Container, Money Box, Donation Box
  • Object, Maintenance, Pail
Description:
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals solicitation pail and stand. Stand has SPCA sign attached.
1112Schooner Frank Brainerd
  • Image, Photograph
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
Description:
Framed picture of the Frank Brainerd with a deck load lumber. Sticker on the back of the frame reads: Frank A. Bigelow, Inc. 11 Bromfield St., Boston, Mass.
1116Island Steamboat Company, Steamer "Golden Rod" timetable
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Businesses, Transportation Business
  • Island Steamboat Company
Description:
Framed poster with timetable for the steamer "Golden Rod" traveling between Southwest Harbor, Somesville, Northeast Harbor, and Seal Harbor. Captain William M. Crosby. Also mentions Somes House, George A. Somes, proprietor
1118Rope Ladder
  • Object, Fire Protection Device, Fire Ladder
  • Object, Fire Protection Device
1119Firefighter's Hat. NYFD
  • Object, Clothing, Helmet, Firefighter's Helmet
  • Organizations, Fire Protection
Description:
Firefighter's hat from New York Fire Department. # 216
1120Fire Chief's Hat
  • Object, Clothing, Uniform, Fire Uniform
  • Concept, Fire Prevention
1122Quarry Bit
  • Object, Masonry & Stoneworking, Masonry Bit
  • Businesses, Quarry Operation Business