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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 1000.0.1027 | The Bunkers of Cranberry Isles - newspaper articles |
| Newspaper. Laminated display of the newspaper article "The Bunkers of Cranberry Isles" photos of Raymond, Tud, and Wilfred Bunker included. | 
Description: Newspaper. Laminated display of the newspaper article "The Bunkers of Cranberry Isles" photos of Raymond, Tud, and Wilfred Bunker included. | |
| 1000.0.1049 | Collection of Hamor family information |
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| Collection, Hamor info 1049a-b. (a) Newspaper clipping from November 1971 Maine Life Newspaper article titled "The 'Hamor House' on Cranberry Island" written by Ethel Galbraith article mentions Sadie Hamor, John Hamor, and their sons Hillard and Shirley Hamor. (b) Envelope and stationary from the "Hamor House" with Sadie Hamor's name position and the address of the "Hamor House" printed on both. | 
Description: Collection, Hamor info 1049a-b. (a) Newspaper clipping from November 1971 Maine Life Newspaper article titled "The 'Hamor House' on Cranberry Island" written by Ethel Galbraith article mentions Sadie Hamor, John Hamor, and their sons Hillard and Shirley Hamor. (b) Envelope and stationary from the "Hamor House" with Sadie Hamor's name position and the address of the "Hamor House" printed on both. |
| 1000.0.1621 | "New Museum gets 100k in grants" article about GCIHS 2007 |
| Newspaper, The Bar Harbor Times dated 3/15/2007. One of the articles in this particular newspaper is "New Museum gets 100k in grants". "The Great Cranberry Island Historical Society received two significant grants this year for the restoration of Cranberry House-the future home of the Historical Museum, Multimedia Center and a new Cultural Center. (note: item #1621a is the 2nd part of newspaper article) | 
Description: Newspaper, The Bar Harbor Times dated 3/15/2007. One of the articles in this particular newspaper is "New Museum gets 100k in grants". "The Great Cranberry Island Historical Society received two significant grants this year for the restoration of Cranberry House-the future home of the Historical Museum, Multimedia Center and a new Cultural Center. (note: item #1621a is the 2nd part of newspaper article) | |
| 1000.0.569 | "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker 1971 |
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| Newspaper complete page, Ellsworth American 1 Jul 1971, "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker. About the Hadlock family, Capt. Sam Hadlock, Jr., with photos of Arthur Spurling, the old Ben Spurling house, Islesford Museum, Old Wm. Preble House, Church. | 
Description: Newspaper complete page, Ellsworth American 1 Jul 1971, "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker. About the Hadlock family, Capt. Sam Hadlock, Jr., with photos of Arthur Spurling, the old Ben Spurling house, Islesford Museum, Old Wm. Preble House, Church. |
| 1000.0.586 | "God's Tugboat - Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" 1949 |
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| Newspaper page with article "God's Tugboat - News for the Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" by Edith Drury, about activities of the Seacoast Mission, with photo of Capt. Bert Stanley. From Maine Coast Fisherman, Oct 1949. | 
Description: Newspaper page with article "God's Tugboat - News for the Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" by Edith Drury, about activities of the Seacoast Mission, with photo of Capt. Bert Stanley. From Maine Coast Fisherman, Oct 1949. |
| 1000.0.783 | The Fire of '47; Remembering - 40 Years Later |
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| Newspaper supplement to the Bar Harbor Times, 1987, "The Fire of '47; Remembering - 40 Years Later." With photos and remembrances. | 
Description: Newspaper supplement to the Bar Harbor Times, 1987, "The Fire of '47; Remembering - 40 Years Later." With photos and remembrances. |
| 1000.117.899 | Newspapers, ca. 1905 from the walls of Blue Buckets home |
| Newspapers, ca. 1905, stained and in poor condition, with a note "Historical Society - Old newspapers from the walls of the Blue Buckets home! - Janice" Blue Buckets being Janice's house at the end of Dog Point Road, previously occupied by Al and Bobbie Gray. | 
Description: Newspapers, ca. 1905, stained and in poor condition, with a note "Historical Society - Old newspapers from the walls of the Blue Buckets home! - Janice" Blue Buckets being Janice's house at the end of Dog Point Road, previously occupied by Al and Bobbie Gray. | |
| 1000.18.296 | Maine Coast Fisherman, Feb 1956 |
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| Newspaper sheet, Maine Coast Fisherman, Feb 1956, with interesting stories (lobster 8 cents each, etc.) | 
Description: Newspaper sheet, Maine Coast Fisherman, Feb 1956, with interesting stories (lobster 8 cents each, etc.) |
| 2014.473.2962 | Spurling- Andrew B. Spurling. |
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| Newspaper Articles on Andrew B. Spurling. The first article is entitled "Reminder of a Gallant Soldier." This article is about A.B Spurling being a gallant soldier during the civil war, and him getting a portrait featured in the State House. This article also mentions Samuel Spurling, and tells a story of A.B's upbringing. The second article is about the same portrait mentioned in the first article. This article is about how the portrait of A.B Spurling being in an appropriate place for the portrait to remain. The last article is entitled "Brought in Three Live Johnnies." This article is about A.B Spurling receiving a metal of honor for gallantry during the Civil War. This article tells a story of how A.B was captured by three rebel soldier and he singlehandedly fought them and brought them back to union territory. | 
Description: Newspaper Articles on Andrew B. Spurling. The first article is entitled "Reminder of a Gallant Soldier." This article is about A.B Spurling being a gallant soldier during the civil war, and him getting a portrait featured in the State House. This article also mentions Samuel Spurling, and tells a story of A.B's upbringing. The second article is about the same portrait mentioned in the first article. This article is about how the portrait of A.B Spurling being in an appropriate place for the portrait to remain. The last article is entitled "Brought in Three Live Johnnies." This article is about A.B Spurling receiving a metal of honor for gallantry during the Civil War. This article tells a story of how A.B was captured by three rebel soldier and he singlehandedly fought them and brought them back to union territory. [show more] |
| 2014.503.2994 | "Defeats Champion By The Aid Of A Heating Pad" |
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| A newspaper article entitled "Defeats a Champion By the Aid Of A Heating Pad." This article is about W.H Marr defeating Stuart F. Walker in a golf competition. The full article says "W.H. Marry, prominent local druggist, by the aid of a torridaire heating pad in his pocket to keep his hands warm, played golf Tuesday afternoon at the Wilson Lake Country club and succeeded in defeating Stuart F. Walker, the club champion, who was handicapped because of being unable to share Mr. Marr's heating pad for the same purpose. Marr was five strokes on Walker at the competition of the nine holes. | 
Description: A newspaper article entitled "Defeats a Champion By the Aid Of A Heating Pad." This article is about W.H Marr defeating Stuart F. Walker in a golf competition. The full article says "W.H. Marry, prominent local druggist, by the aid of a torridaire heating pad in his pocket to keep his hands warm, played golf Tuesday afternoon at the Wilson Lake Country club and succeeded in defeating Stuart F. Walker, the club champion, who was handicapped because of being unable to share Mr. Marr's heating pad for the same purpose. Marr was five strokes on Walker at the competition of the nine holes. [show more] |
| 2014.505.2996 | " 'Old Ironsides' faces new battle." |
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| A newspaper article talking about the historic boat the 'Old Ironsides.' The article says Forer commanders worry about historic ship's seaworthiness, want her tested in harbor." It also says "The former commanders argue that to see whether the ship is ready to sail in the open sea it needs to be tested in a protected harbor." | 
Description: A newspaper article talking about the historic boat the 'Old Ironsides.' The article says Forer commanders worry about historic ship's seaworthiness, want her tested in harbor." It also says "The former commanders argue that to see whether the ship is ready to sail in the open sea it needs to be tested in a protected harbor." |
| 2014.506.2997 | "Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold" |
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| "Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron." | 
Description: "Preble Launches Attack On Pirate Stronghold." Part 197 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This part tells the story of Lieutenant Stephen Decatur and Commodore Preble destroying the captured frigate "Philadelphia." The men succeeded in their goal to destroy the Philadelphia. The article says "The Frigate's destruction took a great load off Commodore Preble's mind, for properly commissioned in pirates hand, she might have wrecked havoc in the American squadron." [show more] |
| 2014.507.2998 | "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." |
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| "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Part 187 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story tells of a Edward Preble being sent to prison where he contracted typhus and was dying until he was saved a family friend. The story goes on to tell about how Preble saved prisoners off of a British War Ship | 
Description: "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Part 187 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story tells of a Edward Preble being sent to prison where he contracted typhus and was dying until he was saved a family friend. The story goes on to tell about how Preble saved prisoners off of a British War Ship |
| 2014.508.2999 | "Warship heads to the open sea" |
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| A newspaper article about Old Ironsides, a navy warship from theh late 1700's. This ship used to sit as a museum piece but after a 3.5 year restoration the ship is put back to sail the seas. The article ends by saying "Its no longer a museum piece... she's actually a living ship." | 
Description: A newspaper article about Old Ironsides, a navy warship from theh late 1700's. This ship used to sit as a museum piece but after a 3.5 year restoration the ship is put back to sail the seas. The article ends by saying "Its no longer a museum piece... she's actually a living ship." |
| 2014.509.3000 | "American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." |
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| "American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire." | 
Description: "American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire." [show more] |
| 2014.510.3001 | "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" |
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| "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. | 
Description: "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. [show more] |
| 2014.511.3002 | "Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble In Navy." |
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| "Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble in the Navy." Part 191 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This article tells the story about Lieutenant Edward Preble getting promoted to a captain. After his promotion Preble was commanded to take a ship to the east indies, and then return with other sailors. It says that the ship hit some troubles with the sails, but since Preble was a better sailor he was able to handle the trouble. The article ends with telling the readers about how Preble and eight other sailors got sick on the ride home, but Preble was not able to fully recover from it. | 
Description: "Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble in the Navy." Part 191 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This article tells the story about Lieutenant Edward Preble getting promoted to a captain. After his promotion Preble was commanded to take a ship to the east indies, and then return with other sailors. It says that the ship hit some troubles with the sails, but since Preble was a better sailor he was able to handle the trouble. The article ends with telling the readers about how Preble and eight other sailors got sick on the ride home, but Preble was not able to fully recover from it. [show more] |
| 2014.512.3003 | "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." |
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| "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." | 
Description: "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." [show more] |
| 2014.512.3004 | "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." |
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| "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships. | 
Description: "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships. |
| 2014.513.3005 | "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." |
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| "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them." | 
Description: "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them." |
| 2014.515.3007 | "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." |
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| "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. | 
Description: "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. [show more] |
| 2014.516.3008 | Livermore Falls - Special Despatch to Sunday Telegram. |
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| This article features a brief marriage announcement of Mary Marr and Edward Saxby. This also features mentions names like Louise Marr and Andrew McSorely, who were both islanders on Great Cranberry. | 
Description: This article features a brief marriage announcement of Mary Marr and Edward Saxby. This also features mentions names like Louise Marr and Andrew McSorely, who were both islanders on Great Cranberry. |
| 2014.517.3009 | Schooner Bessie M. Dugan |
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| Three newspaper articles about the schooner Bessie M Dugan. All three of the articles mention the schooner landing in the harbor and the amount of mackerel it is bringing in. | 
Description: Three newspaper articles about the schooner Bessie M Dugan. All three of the articles mention the schooner landing in the harbor and the amount of mackerel it is bringing in. |
| 2014.551.3043 | Marr - Louise Marr Newspaper Clipping |
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| "Washburn Chapter, O.E.S, has Attractive Installation Ceremonies." This article is about the Order of the Eastern Star installing new officers. Louise Marr was one of this new installments to the Order. It says she was installed as a "sentinel, Ozro Roys." | 
Description: "Washburn Chapter, O.E.S, has Attractive Installation Ceremonies." This article is about the Order of the Eastern Star installing new officers. Louise Marr was one of this new installments to the Order. It says she was installed as a "sentinel, Ozro Roys." |
| 2014.553.3045 | "Centenarian Helps 'Kid Sister Celebrate On 88th Birthday." |
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| A newspaper article honoring Lilla Marr's 88th birthday which she celebrated with her older sister Julia Chadbourne who was days away from her 100th birthday. The article proceeds to mention that Marr was on of seven children, but only her and her sister where the ones left. It also mentions how she married George Marr, ran a business with him and also studied public reading in her younger years. The photo that goes along with the article is captioned "Sister Julia is rather an expert judge on birthday cakes, having had 100 herself." | 
Description: A newspaper article honoring Lilla Marr's 88th birthday which she celebrated with her older sister Julia Chadbourne who was days away from her 100th birthday. The article proceeds to mention that Marr was on of seven children, but only her and her sister where the ones left. It also mentions how she married George Marr, ran a business with him and also studied public reading in her younger years. The photo that goes along with the article is captioned "Sister Julia is rather an expert judge on birthday cakes, having had 100 herself." [show more] |
