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1000.0.1097Posters for GCIHS 2010 events
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Posters, 1097a-s. Posters of events held at Cranberry House Summer of 2010. [See 2014.274.2011; events posters combined with those of other years.]
Posters for GCIHS 2010 events
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1097   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Date:
  • 2010
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Posters, 1097a-s. Posters of events held at Cranberry House Summer of 2010. [See 2014.274.2011; events posters combined with those of other years.]
1000.27.797Historical Museum brochure
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Brochures (3 copies): "Historical Museum" about the museum when it was located in the Longfellow School, 2000-2007. This was the standard hand-out during that time.
Historical Museum brochure
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.797   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Date:
  • 2000
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Brochures (3 copies): "Historical Museum" about the museum when it was located in the Longfellow School, 2000-2007. This was the standard hand-out during that time.
2003.66.511Acadia NPS, Sawtelle Collection Finding Aids
  • Document, List, Inventory
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Documents. Two booklets and one CD. Booklet 1: Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection, 1596-1982, mostly 1800s, (2003-2006); with letter explaining same. Collection housed at Acadia National Park Headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME, in the William Sawtelle collection. Booklet 2: Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection, U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection (2003-2008); artifacts housed at Acadia Nationa Park Headquarters as above. CD contains digital versions of the fining aids. (See copy of CD and Cranberry Isles Finding Aid in admin file cabinet.)
Acadia NPS, Sawtelle Collection Finding Aids
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.66.511   
Type:
  • Document, List, Inventory
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Creator:
  • Acadia National Park Service
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Two booklets and one CD. Booklet 1: Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection, 1596-1982, mostly 1800s, (2003-2006); with letter explaining same. Collection housed at Acadia National Park Headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME, in the William Sawtelle collection. Booklet 2: Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection, U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection (2003-2008); artifacts housed at Acadia Nationa Park Headquarters as above. CD contains digital versions of the fining aids. (See copy of CD and Cranberry Isles Finding Aid in admin file cabinet.) [show more]
1000.0.959Notes from first meeting of GCIHS
  • Document, Minutes
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Notes from the first Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Meeting. List of attendees, ideas, and the role the Historical Society could play within the community are included.
Notes from first meeting of GCIHS
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.959   
Type:
  • Document, Minutes
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Notes from the first Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Meeting. List of attendees, ideas, and the role the Historical Society could play within the community are included.
1000.0.927Museum visitors and donations
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Notes taken by Charlene Allen in 2003 counting visitors and donations to the Museum while it was still located in the Longfellow school.
Museum visitors and donations
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.927   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Date:
  • 2003
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Notes taken by Charlene Allen in 2003 counting visitors and donations to the Museum while it was still located in the Longfellow school.
1000.0.949Minutes of GCIHS first meeting
  • Document, Minutes
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
The first minutes of the first meeting of the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society held on 7/28/93
Minutes of GCIHS first meeting
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.949   
Type:
  • Document, Minutes
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Date:
  • 1993
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
The first minutes of the first meeting of the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society held on 7/28/93
2011.198.1573Identification of pictures for Items 1562-1572.
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Document, Sheet of paper identifying pictures written by Annie Alley at time of donation Items 1562-1572.
Identification of pictures for Items 1562-1572.
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.198.1573   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, Sheet of paper identifying pictures written by Annie Alley at time of donation Items 1562-1572.
2001.39.183Telegram, blank, for use in the 1870s
  • Document, Correspondence, Telegram
  • Businesses, Service Business
Telegram, blank, for use in the 1870s, dated 187_ (found in Bob LaHotan's barn when he cleaned it 2001)
Telegram, blank, for use in the 1870s
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.39.183   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Telegram
Subject:
  • Businesses, Service Business
Date:
  • 1870
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Telegram, blank, for use in the 1870s, dated 187_ (found in Bob LaHotan's barn when he cleaned it 2001)
2003.87.625Deer Hunting License for Mary Alice White
  • Document, Permission, License
  • People
  • Recreation, Hunting
State of Maine deer hunting license for Mary Alice White 1954
Deer Hunting License for Mary Alice White
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.625   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • People
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • 1954
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
State of Maine deer hunting license for Mary Alice White 1954
2003.87.626Hunting license for Mary Alice White
  • Document, Permission, License
  • People
  • Recreation, Hunting
Document, State of Maine Hunting License, 1955, for Mary Alice White, for deer
Hunting license for Mary Alice White
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.626   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • People
  • Recreation, Hunting
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, State of Maine Hunting License, 1955, for Mary Alice White, for deer
1000.7.135Hunting license for Addie Duren
  • Document, Permission, License
  • Recreation, Hunting
License, State of Maine Hunting License, for Addie Duren, 25 cents, 1919
Hunting license for Addie Duren
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.135   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • Recreation, Hunting
Date:
  • 1919
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
License, State of Maine Hunting License, for Addie Duren, 25 cents, 1919
2002.44.201Tidal Press book offerings (Charles Wadsworth's publisher)
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Service Business
Brochure, 1988, advertising The Tidal Press book offerings (Charles Wadsworth's publishing business)
Tidal Press book offerings (Charles Wadsworth's publisher)
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.44.201   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
Subject:
  • Businesses, Service Business
Date:
  • 1988
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Brochure, 1988, advertising The Tidal Press book offerings (Charles Wadsworth's publishing business)
2003.71.608Sale of real estate to John E. Bunker 1874
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record
  • Businesses, Service Business
Document, 1 sheet, legal contract dated 27 Mar 1874, by Joseph Perley and John Russell, partners in "Perley & Russell", to sell "certain real estate" on Cranberry Island to John E. Bunker for $525, payable in two notes of $262.50 each, at 7.5% interest, one payable in 1 year, the other in 2 years. The land was previously sold to Perley & Russell by Bunker himself. Transcribed.
Sale of real estate to John E. Bunker 1874
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.71.608   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Sales Record
Subject:
  • Businesses, Service Business
Date:
  • 1874
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 sheet, legal contract dated 27 Mar 1874, by Joseph Perley and John Russell, partners in "Perley & Russell", to sell "certain real estate" on Cranberry Island to John E. Bunker for $525, payable in two notes of $262.50 each, at 7.5% interest, one payable in 1 year, the other in 2 years. The land was previously sold to Perley & Russell by Bunker himself. Transcribed.
1000.3.32Hopsital Bill 1953
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Medical Business
  • People
Hospital bill, 2 Jul 1953, Mt. Desert Island Hospital to Perley D. Stanley, 7 days, $71.95
Hopsital Bill 1953
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.32   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Businesses, Medical Business
  • People
Date:
  • 1953
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Hospital bill, 2 Jul 1953, Mt. Desert Island Hospital to Perley D. Stanley, 7 days, $71.95
2016.381.2144Letters re: Sanford v. Preble lawsuit
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Letters. Collection. Folder of 13 letters relating to Samuel Sanford v. William Preble lawsuit, with mention of a claim by Fernald [and possibly Spurling] 1900-1904. These materials indicate Preble was in so much debt he could have lost his entire property. (See other materials related to suit at end of this description.) 1. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr., Counselor at Law (Offices at Ellsworth and Bar Harbor), from Ellsworth, Me. Feb 2, 1900 to Capt. B. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 2 ½ typewritten pages marked "Dictated" at the top, with handwritten corrections within. Two suits now pending by [Samuel] Sanford against Mr. Preble [William P. Preble], the second suit causing more delay. Lawyer has taken testimonies and wants to take more testimony; auditor can't make his report until completed. Doubts if there will be a trial in April. Things are complicated by W. H. Preble's death [W.P's son] who knew the details of the case. Lawyer says Sanford did furnish a lot of supplies and labor, even if a bit exaggerated, and thinks there will be a balance due Sanford, even with Preble's charges for Sanford's board and his bill to Sanford (which Peters thinks is over-charged). Suggests stave off both suits until October term and make a decent settlement. "Of course we are for the defendant and the longer we put them off, the more we tire them out, and the better prospect we have of getting a favorable settlement." (This letter was scanned 12/21/16.) [Note: The envelope clipped to this letter is addressed to Mrs. B.H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor dated June 1901] 2. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr., Counselor at Law from Ellsworth, Me, April 3rd, 1900 to Capt. Benj. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. 3 ½ typewritten pages marked "Dictated" at the top. Responding to Spurling's letters of Feb. 25 and March 30th. Sanford suits will be delayed until October. "The old gentleman cannot be disturbed as long as we hold off Sanford, and prevent his getting any judgment…" Preble's place is "attached for large sums of money." Spurling and William P. Preble, Jr. [Preble's son] will assist with Preble's matters. Peters talks about Spurling's mention of papers that Mr. Preble gave to William H. Preble, but knows nothing of them. "His property will have to go first for the payment of his debts, and I do not imagine that there will be anything left after the payment of the debts." Mentions Mrs. Fernald's claim on page 3; she stands to get the same percentage as the others. Wonders how long Spurling will be away on his fishing business and if he knows of a good trade in a sloop boat, "a good large boat of the knockabaout style." [Envelope clipped to this letter is addressed to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles Maine and postmarked June 1901] 3. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr. Counselor at Law from Ellsworth, Me, April 25, 1900, to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles, Me, Two typewritten half-pages, bluish ink, marked "dictated" at the top. Peters writes of his correspondence with Capt. Spurling who is evidently your good friend. They did not have a chance to get down to see Preble before Spurling left for Bristol. He hopes Preble will not "borrow any trouble about the matter" (worry), and Peters is sorry to hear of the "recent grief that has befallen your son's family." With envelope postmarked April 25, 1900. 4. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr. Counselor at Law etc from Ellsworth, Me, Sept. 20th, 1900, to William P. Preble, Esq., Cranberry Isles, Maine, Two typewritten half-pages, marked "dictated" at the top. This letter is blurred purplish ink. Peters responds to Preble's "favor" of Sept. 18th and explains he hasn't seen him because he didn't want to disturb him with matters of the case. Auditor is still taking testimony - took the deposition of William P. Richardson last week at Bar Harbor. Richardson's testimony somewhat damaging to Preble. Preble seems to have charged Richardson a lot less than Sanford for shore privileges in connection with the outer weir. Peters has asked Capt. Spurling to come up to Ellsworth and go over the testimony. 5. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr. Counselor at Law etc from Ellsworth, Me, Jan. 24th, 1901, to Capt. B.H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Two typewritten pages, marked "Dictated" at the top. This letter is purplish ink. Peters responds to Spurling's Jan 7th letter. He says he got the case continued to April with considerable difficulty. The report of the auditor was filed "and I send you copies of his report in each case" (note: copies are not with this letter 12/12/16 they may be with previous catalogue entries), and he asks that Spurling return them to him. Still hoping to procure further delay. Peters says "If the old gentleman holds on until March it would be my idea to have you go to Cranberry Isle and meet Sanford and Mr. Preble, and see if you could not arrange a settlement by setting off to Sanford some land, which he should take title to by deed, to take effect ater mr. Preble's death, that is reserving a life interest to Mr. Preble." "I presume the principal thing now is to make it comfortable and easy for Mr. Preble as long as he lives, and also to save something for your sister who has served so faithfully." 6. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, April 15th, 1901, to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles, Maine. One handwritten page, both sides, marked "Dictated" at the top. Peters responds to Preble's "favor" of the 13th and regrets very much Preble did not follow his instruction to rest easy. He will send copies of the "deeds we passed with Sanford" after they are recorded. Thinks they made a favorable deal with Sanford, the suits are out of court and no litigation pending. Seems Preble may have been confused about some of the details including a shore access right of way. To have contested the report could have entailed considerable expense; Peters speaks of other options they could have taken that wouldn't have been so favorable, reminds him that he'd desired Peters to make the best settlement he could. He'll send details and figures in his next letter. 7. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, April 22nd, 1901, to Mrs Benj. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. One and a half typewritten pages, purple ink, marked "Dictated" at the top. Peters responds to Mrs. Spurling's letter of the 18th, saying "Your father was likely to lose the whole of his property, but I effected a settlement, so that he saves a large portion of it." Says he tried to telephone your town (Boothbay) to get her husband to go to the Island but he was away to sea. Mrs. Richardson was not called to testify because "your late bother and your father did not think it wise at the time." He would have been glad to have her testimony. She's "a woman of a very sharp tongue" and "so I rather though at the time that they hardly dared to call her." [Note: Is this Carrie M. Richardson they speak of here?] 8. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, June 8, 1901, to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles, Maine. One typewritten page purple ink, marked "Dictated" at the top. Enclosing the statement in full and detail of settlement with Mr. Sanford, the value placed upon each lot, and a copy of your deed to Sanford and the original [and a copy] of Sanford's deed to you. [Nothing with this letter 12/12/16.] States Preble will be "undisputed n your premises, and free of litigation in your old age." He also states the matter of why Mrs. Richardson was not called as a witness is mentioned in the statement. 9. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, June 8, 1901, to Mrs. B. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. One typewritten page marked "Dictated" at the top. Peters sends her the statement of the recent transactions in the suits between your father and Mr. Sanford with a summary of the settlement and other details relating to the closing up of the suits." 10. Letter from Wm. P. Preble (by C.M.R) [Carrie M. Richardson] Cranberry Isles, Nov. 15, 1901, to Hon. J. A. Peters, Jr., Ellsworth, Maine. Two handwritten pages, two-sided. Preble is telling Peters about his affairs. On the 29 [next letters illeg], and the day after he found himself locked out from his own buildings when he went to the shore. Preble is very upset: "Must I submit to this, and is there no redress?" Preble also writes that Wm. P. Richardson has purchased of S.C. Sandford [sic] a piece of woodland run off by G. R. Fuller (sp?), on the [southern or northern] part of my home lot which now remains to be proven." Please let him know what to do. He mentions Capt. B.H. Spurling but unclear what he means. 11. Letter from Egenia Brumell(sp?) of 304 Harrison St., Syracuse, NY, to her brother Benjamin Spurling of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, dated Feb. 4th, 1903; three, two-sided, handwritten pages. Explains she's been unable to get the facts of the case[Sanford v. Preble presumably]. She wrote to his wife, Fannie. Fannie thought she was crazy. Author says she has endured insults the last time she visited the homestead. How gladly Matilda closed the door on her and father would not say goodbye. Says her dear stepfather who she always loved has since send his blessing and goodbye. Says Preble took Samuel Sanford and the family too much in his confidence. She prayed the Matilda and Dora[?] should die and Sam be deprived of all he thinks will be his. Implores brother to take her advice immediately. Explains the homestead lot belongs to the heirs of Samuel Spurling (now deceased). What father bought since belongs to his children alone. Gives advice and begs her brother to get father to sign to this effect, that undo influence was used and father didn't know what he was doing. He's injuring his children. Undo the wrong. "Sam [Sanford] has no right to it." Do it now [Preble is old and ailing]. Spurling heirs are entitled to that place, so many acres, land, house etc. God is on her side. She is willing to sell to her brother and take out mortgage from him to hold her claim in the property and secure herself. Wants to visit the island next summer. Mentions Frank is in Trinidad and heading north, "Oh that my sons were safe on shore." Carrie [Richardson?] is interested in missionary work at home and is president and treasurer of the "Society." They had a blizzard yesterday. Author will be 68 on 20th June and is still in good physical shape. She has hired a room from a very accommodating man and wife but is tired of the city. Talks about current difficult issues in the world, her predictions for future, and how she works for every penny. Mentions that her brother's eldest daughter is taking medicine for asthma. "I have known poverty and am disgusted with it, particularly when I would like to play lady bountiful." 12. Letter from Thulma(?) M. Harding of Lamoine [ME] to her brother Captain B. H. Spurling of Boothbay Harbor, Me, dated Mar. 29th, 1903. Responds to her brother's letter, saying she's of the same mind as before. She can't see why she's called to help take cre of "Esq." [is this Preble?], and she 'does not know of the many benefits I have received from him." Surely my father left property enough to take care of his children. "I know I worked hard enough taking care of The Esq.'s children to pay for all I ever received." She doesn't feel the debt of gratitude. She has never received anything from her father. "Has not the Esq had the benefit of everything my father owned all his life?" Mentions Joseph (her husband?) got a bill for $100 for her wedding clothing. She agrees with her brother that he [Preble] has been wronged by those he chose in place of his own children. She almost lost her island home so she could go live in peace. She's glad Sarah can give up her part so willingly. When he is really ready to buy, she will name her price. She sends her love to Fanny and the family. 13. Letter from T. E. Welles, Mayor, City of Pensacola, Fla, to Captain B. H. Spurling of Boothbay Harbor, Me, dated June 13th, 1904. One typewritten page, purple ink. Replies to the Captain's 'favor of the 8th' wondering at his silence. Sorry to hear he had lost two large schools of fish but glad he had a good trip after all. He had two letters from Sam Josephs who never writes much about his stock. He doesn't write unless he has a good trip of fish. Welles says we had just launched another new vessel, The Frances H., named for the wife of Mr. W. G. Robins, Treasurer of A Booth & Co., Chicago. Discusses other boat transactions. Said the vessels had stayed in for the primary election last Tuesday. He only has one more year as Mayor and may be able to get East after that. Closes with: Your friend. [Seems to be unrelated to the Preble lawsuit.] See also other catalogued items relating to these letters: Item Nos. 811-829, 832, depositions, court documents, family correspondence were gifts from a different donor. Item Nos. 1209-1214 are correspondence and documents re: suit, gift of this donor.
Letters re: Sanford v. Preble lawsuit
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.381.2144   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letters. Collection. Folder of 13 letters relating to Samuel Sanford v. William Preble lawsuit, with mention of a claim by Fernald [and possibly Spurling] 1900-1904. These materials indicate Preble was in so much debt he could have lost his entire property. (See other materials related to suit at end of this description.) 1. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr., Counselor at Law (Offices at Ellsworth and Bar Harbor), from Ellsworth, Me. Feb 2, 1900 to Capt. B. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 2 ½ typewritten pages marked "Dictated" at the top, with handwritten corrections within. Two suits now pending by [Samuel] Sanford against Mr. Preble [William P. Preble], the second suit causing more delay. Lawyer has taken testimonies and wants to take more testimony; auditor can't make his report until completed. Doubts if there will be a trial in April. Things are complicated by W. H. Preble's death [W.P's son] who knew the details of the case. Lawyer says Sanford did furnish a lot of supplies and labor, even if a bit exaggerated, and thinks there will be a balance due Sanford, even with Preble's charges for Sanford's board and his bill to Sanford (which Peters thinks is over-charged). Suggests stave off both suits until October term and make a decent settlement. "Of course we are for the defendant and the longer we put them off, the more we tire them out, and the better prospect we have of getting a favorable settlement." (This letter was scanned 12/21/16.) [Note: The envelope clipped to this letter is addressed to Mrs. B.H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor dated June 1901] 2. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr., Counselor at Law from Ellsworth, Me, April 3rd, 1900 to Capt. Benj. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. 3 ½ typewritten pages marked "Dictated" at the top. Responding to Spurling's letters of Feb. 25 and March 30th. Sanford suits will be delayed until October. "The old gentleman cannot be disturbed as long as we hold off Sanford, and prevent his getting any judgment…" Preble's place is "attached for large sums of money." Spurling and William P. Preble, Jr. [Preble's son] will assist with Preble's matters. Peters talks about Spurling's mention of papers that Mr. Preble gave to William H. Preble, but knows nothing of them. "His property will have to go first for the payment of his debts, and I do not imagine that there will be anything left after the payment of the debts." Mentions Mrs. Fernald's claim on page 3; she stands to get the same percentage as the others. Wonders how long Spurling will be away on his fishing business and if he knows of a good trade in a sloop boat, "a good large boat of the knockabaout style." [Envelope clipped to this letter is addressed to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles Maine and postmarked June 1901] 3. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr. Counselor at Law from Ellsworth, Me, April 25, 1900, to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles, Me, Two typewritten half-pages, bluish ink, marked "dictated" at the top. Peters writes of his correspondence with Capt. Spurling who is evidently your good friend. They did not have a chance to get down to see Preble before Spurling left for Bristol. He hopes Preble will not "borrow any trouble about the matter" (worry), and Peters is sorry to hear of the "recent grief that has befallen your son's family." With envelope postmarked April 25, 1900. 4. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr. Counselor at Law etc from Ellsworth, Me, Sept. 20th, 1900, to William P. Preble, Esq., Cranberry Isles, Maine, Two typewritten half-pages, marked "dictated" at the top. This letter is blurred purplish ink. Peters responds to Preble's "favor" of Sept. 18th and explains he hasn't seen him because he didn't want to disturb him with matters of the case. Auditor is still taking testimony - took the deposition of William P. Richardson last week at Bar Harbor. Richardson's testimony somewhat damaging to Preble. Preble seems to have charged Richardson a lot less than Sanford for shore privileges in connection with the outer weir. Peters has asked Capt. Spurling to come up to Ellsworth and go over the testimony. 5. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr. Counselor at Law etc from Ellsworth, Me, Jan. 24th, 1901, to Capt. B.H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Two typewritten pages, marked "Dictated" at the top. This letter is purplish ink. Peters responds to Spurling's Jan 7th letter. He says he got the case continued to April with considerable difficulty. The report of the auditor was filed "and I send you copies of his report in each case" (note: copies are not with this letter 12/12/16 they may be with previous catalogue entries), and he asks that Spurling return them to him. Still hoping to procure further delay. Peters says "If the old gentleman holds on until March it would be my idea to have you go to Cranberry Isle and meet Sanford and Mr. Preble, and see if you could not arrange a settlement by setting off to Sanford some land, which he should take title to by deed, to take effect ater mr. Preble's death, that is reserving a life interest to Mr. Preble." "I presume the principal thing now is to make it comfortable and easy for Mr. Preble as long as he lives, and also to save something for your sister who has served so faithfully." 6. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, April 15th, 1901, to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles, Maine. One handwritten page, both sides, marked "Dictated" at the top. Peters responds to Preble's "favor" of the 13th and regrets very much Preble did not follow his instruction to rest easy. He will send copies of the "deeds we passed with Sanford" after they are recorded. Thinks they made a favorable deal with Sanford, the suits are out of court and no litigation pending. Seems Preble may have been confused about some of the details including a shore access right of way. To have contested the report could have entailed considerable expense; Peters speaks of other options they could have taken that wouldn't have been so favorable, reminds him that he'd desired Peters to make the best settlement he could. He'll send details and figures in his next letter. 7. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, April 22nd, 1901, to Mrs Benj. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. One and a half typewritten pages, purple ink, marked "Dictated" at the top. Peters responds to Mrs. Spurling's letter of the 18th, saying "Your father was likely to lose the whole of his property, but I effected a settlement, so that he saves a large portion of it." Says he tried to telephone your town (Boothbay) to get her husband to go to the Island but he was away to sea. Mrs. Richardson was not called to testify because "your late bother and your father did not think it wise at the time." He would have been glad to have her testimony. She's "a woman of a very sharp tongue" and "so I rather though at the time that they hardly dared to call her." [Note: Is this Carrie M. Richardson they speak of here?] 8. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, June 8, 1901, to William P. Preble Esq, Cranberry Isles, Maine. One typewritten page purple ink, marked "Dictated" at the top. Enclosing the statement in full and detail of settlement with Mr. Sanford, the value placed upon each lot, and a copy of your deed to Sanford and the original [and a copy] of Sanford's deed to you. [Nothing with this letter 12/12/16.] States Preble will be "undisputed n your premises, and free of litigation in your old age." He also states the matter of why Mrs. Richardson was not called as a witness is mentioned in the statement. 9. Letter from John A. Peters, Jr, Counsellor at Law etc from Ellsowrth, Me, June 8, 1901, to Mrs. B. H. Spurling, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. One typewritten page marked "Dictated" at the top. Peters sends her the statement of the recent transactions in the suits between your father and Mr. Sanford with a summary of the settlement and other details relating to the closing up of the suits." 10. Letter from Wm. P. Preble (by C.M.R) [Carrie M. Richardson] Cranberry Isles, Nov. 15, 1901, to Hon. J. A. Peters, Jr., Ellsworth, Maine. Two handwritten pages, two-sided. Preble is telling Peters about his affairs. On the 29 [next letters illeg], and the day after he found himself locked out from his own buildings when he went to the shore. Preble is very upset: "Must I submit to this, and is there no redress?" Preble also writes that Wm. P. Richardson has purchased of S.C. Sandford [sic] a piece of woodland run off by G. R. Fuller (sp?), on the [southern or northern] part of my home lot which now remains to be proven." Please let him know what to do. He mentions Capt. B.H. Spurling but unclear what he means. 11. Letter from Egenia Brumell(sp?) of 304 Harrison St., Syracuse, NY, to her brother Benjamin Spurling of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, dated Feb. 4th, 1903; three, two-sided, handwritten pages. Explains she's been unable to get the facts of the case[Sanford v. Preble presumably]. She wrote to his wife, Fannie. Fannie thought she was crazy. Author says she has endured insults the last time she visited the homestead. How gladly Matilda closed the door on her and father would not say goodbye. Says her dear stepfather who she always loved has since send his blessing and goodbye. Says Preble took Samuel Sanford and the family too much in his confidence. She prayed the Matilda and Dora[?] should die and Sam be deprived of all he thinks will be his. Implores brother to take her advice immediately. Explains the homestead lot belongs to the heirs of Samuel Spurling (now deceased). What father bought since belongs to his children alone. Gives advice and begs her brother to get father to sign to this effect, that undo influence was used and father didn't know what he was doing. He's injuring his children. Undo the wrong. "Sam [Sanford] has no right to it." Do it now [Preble is old and ailing]. Spurling heirs are entitled to that place, so many acres, land, house etc. God is on her side. She is willing to sell to her brother and take out mortgage from him to hold her claim in the property and secure herself. Wants to visit the island next summer. Mentions Frank is in Trinidad and heading north, "Oh that my sons were safe on shore." Carrie [Richardson?] is interested in missionary work at home and is president and treasurer of the "Society." They had a blizzard yesterday. Author will be 68 on 20th June and is still in good physical shape. She has hired a room from a very accommodating man and wife but is tired of the city. Talks about current difficult issues in the world, her predictions for future, and how she works for every penny. Mentions that her brother's eldest daughter is taking medicine for asthma. "I have known poverty and am disgusted with it, particularly when I would like to play lady bountiful." 12. Letter from Thulma(?) M. Harding of Lamoine [ME] to her brother Captain B. H. Spurling of Boothbay Harbor, Me, dated Mar. 29th, 1903. Responds to her brother's letter, saying she's of the same mind as before. She can't see why she's called to help take cre of "Esq." [is this Preble?], and she 'does not know of the many benefits I have received from him." Surely my father left property enough to take care of his children. "I know I worked hard enough taking care of The Esq.'s children to pay for all I ever received." She doesn't feel the debt of gratitude. She has never received anything from her father. "Has not the Esq had the benefit of everything my father owned all his life?" Mentions Joseph (her husband?) got a bill for $100 for her wedding clothing. She agrees with her brother that he [Preble] has been wronged by those he chose in place of his own children. She almost lost her island home so she could go live in peace. She's glad Sarah can give up her part so willingly. When he is really ready to buy, she will name her price. She sends her love to Fanny and the family. 13. Letter from T. E. Welles, Mayor, City of Pensacola, Fla, to Captain B. H. Spurling of Boothbay Harbor, Me, dated June 13th, 1904. One typewritten page, purple ink. Replies to the Captain's 'favor of the 8th' wondering at his silence. Sorry to hear he had lost two large schools of fish but glad he had a good trip after all. He had two letters from Sam Josephs who never writes much about his stock. He doesn't write unless he has a good trip of fish. Welles says we had just launched another new vessel, The Frances H., named for the wife of Mr. W. G. Robins, Treasurer of A Booth & Co., Chicago. Discusses other boat transactions. Said the vessels had stayed in for the primary election last Tuesday. He only has one more year as Mayor and may be able to get East after that. Closes with: Your friend. [Seems to be unrelated to the Preble lawsuit.] See also other catalogued items relating to these letters: Item Nos. 811-829, 832, depositions, court documents, family correspondence were gifts from a different donor. Item Nos. 1209-1214 are correspondence and documents re: suit, gift of this donor. [show more]
2000.132.10Minutes for the Ladies Aid 1942-1948
  • Document, Minutes
  • Organizations, Civic
Collection, minutes, documents on history of Ladies Aid (all modern photocopies or wordprocessed reprints). (Documents are from the Ladies aid 2000.)
Minutes for the Ladies Aid 1942-1948
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.132.10   
Type:
  • Document, Minutes
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection, minutes, documents on history of Ladies Aid (all modern photocopies or wordprocessed reprints). (Documents are from the Ladies aid 2000.)
1000.0.914Art exhibit and Silent Auction materials
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
  • Events
A collection of items donated and bought from the 1995 Art exhibit and Silent Auction.
Art exhibit and Silent Auction materials
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.914   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
Subject:
  • Events
Date:
  • 1995
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A collection of items donated and bought from the 1995 Art exhibit and Silent Auction.
1000.0.907GCIHS Exhibit and Silent Auction
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
  • Events
Collection of materials pertaining to the July 28, 2005 GCIHS Exhibit and Silent Auction fundraiser.
GCIHS Exhibit and Silent Auction
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.907   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, GCIHS Collection Records
Subject:
  • Events
Date:
  • 2005
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection of materials pertaining to the July 28, 2005 GCIHS Exhibit and Silent Auction fundraiser.
1000.0.928Islanders' recipes
  • Document, Instructional, Recipe, Cookbook
  • Other, Culinary
Collection of islanders' recipes with color photos
Islanders' recipes
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.928   
Type:
  • Document, Instructional, Recipe, Cookbook
Subject:
  • Other, Culinary
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection of islanders' recipes with color photos
2016.381.2151Genealogy. Marr, Preble, and Spurling families
  • Document, Other Documents, Genealogy Records
  • People
Documents. Genealogy. Marr, Preble, and Spurling families. 1. Original. Family Register (color print) of William Pitt Preble's siblings and his parents Esaias and Mary A. Preble. 2. Family Register – color faded- William P. Preble and Abigail C. Preble and the children they had together. 3. Article. Ellsworth American 1987 – Double B mail boat and Ferry, "It Carries About Everything that will Fit" with photos of Captain John Gannon and passengers. 4. Envelopes. Two addressed to Miss Fannie A. Preble no contents. One from Wells Fargo and Co, the other from Cold Hill. 5. Photo. Small, black and white, C.S. Spurling Hebron Academy, Sept. 15, 1902, Class of 1902. 6. Documents. Genealogy of William Pitt Preble family and a copy of same. Handwritten. 7. Documents. Genealogy of children of Whillimenia and Fleurase(?) Bunker and a copy of same. Handwritten. 8. Document. Copy. School Agent's Census Return, 1888, District 3, Town of CI 9. Article. Wade H. Marr “East End Locals” 1914. 10. Article. Copy about artist Carl Nelson – The Great Sage of Cranberry Island, ca. mid-1980s. 11. Document. Members of Second Maine Cavalry and Friends of General Andrew B. Spurling - announcing a 90 page book to be sold for benefit of General Spurling. Cost $1.00, postage 4 cents, Address: C.C. Roberts, 879 Millard Avenue, Chicago, Ill. (Civil War Medal of Honor recipient born and raised on GCI.) 12. Photograph. Oval, black and white of young Wade Marr, Father of Louise Marr (donor). 13. Photograph, magazine: an example of a corduroy road like that built on GCI for I-95. 14. Copy of a newspaper article "Our Workers", a portion of an article by Charles Harwood about raising funds for the church, and contains information about the Wheelwright family. No date 15. Print of the Coat of Arms for the Marr family.
Genealogy. Marr, Preble, and Spurling families
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.381.2151   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Genealogy Records
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Genealogy. Marr, Preble, and Spurling families. 1. Original. Family Register (color print) of William Pitt Preble's siblings and his parents Esaias and Mary A. Preble. 2. Family Register – color faded- William P. Preble and Abigail C. Preble and the children they had together. 3. Article. Ellsworth American 1987 – Double B mail boat and Ferry, "It Carries About Everything that will Fit" with photos of Captain John Gannon and passengers. 4. Envelopes. Two addressed to Miss Fannie A. Preble no contents. One from Wells Fargo and Co, the other from Cold Hill. 5. Photo. Small, black and white, C.S. Spurling Hebron Academy, Sept. 15, 1902, Class of 1902. 6. Documents. Genealogy of William Pitt Preble family and a copy of same. Handwritten. 7. Documents. Genealogy of children of Whillimenia and Fleurase(?) Bunker and a copy of same. Handwritten. 8. Document. Copy. School Agent's Census Return, 1888, District 3, Town of CI 9. Article. Wade H. Marr “East End Locals” 1914. 10. Article. Copy about artist Carl Nelson – The Great Sage of Cranberry Island, ca. mid-1980s. 11. Document. Members of Second Maine Cavalry and Friends of General Andrew B. Spurling - announcing a 90 page book to be sold for benefit of General Spurling. Cost $1.00, postage 4 cents, Address: C.C. Roberts, 879 Millard Avenue, Chicago, Ill. (Civil War Medal of Honor recipient born and raised on GCI.) 12. Photograph. Oval, black and white of young Wade Marr, Father of Louise Marr (donor). 13. Photograph, magazine: an example of a corduroy road like that built on GCI for I-95. 14. Copy of a newspaper article "Our Workers", a portion of an article by Charles Harwood about raising funds for the church, and contains information about the Wheelwright family. No date 15. Print of the Coat of Arms for the Marr family. [show more]
2015.328.2090Event and movie posters for GCIHS 2015
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
Event and movie posters for GCIHS 2015, including posters for Heliker-LaHotan events held at GCIHS.
Event and movie posters for GCIHS 2015
Catalogue #:
  • 2015.328.2090   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Events
Date:
  • 2015
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • L x W x H
Description:
Event and movie posters for GCIHS 2015, including posters for Heliker-LaHotan events held at GCIHS.
2017.402.2178GCIHS event and movie posters for 2016
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
Event and movie posters for GCIHS 2016, including posters for Heliker-LaHotan events held at GCIHS.
GCIHS event and movie posters for 2016
Catalogue #:
  • 2017.402.2178   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Events
Date:
  • 2016
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Event and movie posters for GCIHS 2016, including posters for Heliker-LaHotan events held at GCIHS.
2015.325.2087Genealogical information for Edith Drury
  • Document, Other Documents, Genealogy Records
  • People
Genealogy. Edith Drury background information, probably for the 2013 GCIHS "Three Heroines" publication, from Dr. Georgiana Rodiger. Edith Drury b. 1916, daughter of Dr. Samuel Drury, head of St. Paul's School in Concord, NH. Attended Radcliffe College, worked with Maine Seacoast Mission and the Sunbeam for 20 years, lived in Bar Harbor and then on GCI in an 1840s Cape house on Cranberry Road. There is also information on Georgie Rodiger's family included in this packet of information. Copies of various articles.
Genealogical information for Edith Drury
Catalogue #:
  • 2015.325.2087   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Genealogy Records
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Genealogy. Edith Drury background information, probably for the 2013 GCIHS "Three Heroines" publication, from Dr. Georgiana Rodiger. Edith Drury b. 1916, daughter of Dr. Samuel Drury, head of St. Paul's School in Concord, NH. Attended Radcliffe College, worked with Maine Seacoast Mission and the Sunbeam for 20 years, lived in Bar Harbor and then on GCI in an 1840s Cape house on Cranberry Road. There is also information on Georgie Rodiger's family included in this packet of information. Copies of various articles. [show more]
1000.2.78Report Card for Arthur Bunker
  • Document, Student Record
  • Organizations, School Institution
School Report Card, Public Schools Union 98, GCI School, Town of Cranberry Isles, Arthur H. Bunker, grade 6
Report Card for Arthur Bunker
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.2.78   
Type:
  • Document, Student Record
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
School Report Card, Public Schools Union 98, GCI School, Town of Cranberry Isles, Arthur H. Bunker, grade 6
2010.152.1200Qualification for Doris McSorley to teach
  • Document, Permission, License
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Statement of Qualification for Mrs. Doris McSorley, to teach English and History in grades 1-6 in the state of Connecticut. Dated May 24th 1937.
Qualification for Doris McSorley to teach
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1200   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1937
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Statement of Qualification for Mrs. Doris McSorley, to teach English and History in grades 1-6 in the state of Connecticut. Dated May 24th 1937.