Harvard

Harvard College

This oil painting of Harvard is one of four Fisher painted while still at Harvard, and which he brought to Blue Hill with him. Apparently he sold the others, while this one descended in his family and originally hung in this room.

Poem

A long poem handwritten in ink by "Benjamin Whitwel, student at Harvard College, 1789." (Contemporary with Jonathan Fisher.) No direct relevance.

Copies of letters from Joseph Avery, younger brother of Katherine Avery

Copies of seven letters which were themselves copied by Joseph Avery into his book of letters. Handwritten in pencil. "Joseph Avery was a younger brother of Katharine (Avery ) Fisher. He kept a book of copies of letters which he received a…

Orange and the Black (Princeton)

South View of the Several Halls of Harvard College

Document, Print from book of buildings at Harvard College Taken from the balcony of the President's house in 1823

Essay: <strong>The Gilley Family of Mt. Desert</strong>, by William Otis Sawtell { Undated } 

This is an essay by William Otis Sawtell covering the Gilley Family of Mt. Desert. It contains excerpts and details about each of the family members.

Letter

Photocopies - letter to Mr. E. Pearson (prof. of languages at Harvard College) From Jonathan Fisher Discusses "college lot" in Bluehill 2 pages (13 x 16 1/2 inches., folded)

Harvard College

V iew originally painted by Jonathan Fisher -- Hollis Hall at Harvard. Engraved copper mounted on wooden block. Approximately 6 inches x 8 1/2 inches.