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| 2016.368.2131 | Remnants of 1886 newspaper discovered in parsonage house floor boards |
| Newspaper article, 1886 Boston Globe. "February 8, 2006, These remnants of the Boston Globe newspaper of 1886 were found sandwiched between floor boards in the kitchen, confirmng that the kitchen had been an addition to the Great Cranberry Island Parish House (aka Parsonage) approximately 122 years ago." Two tattered articles: "The City's Chief Ruler" and "To Reduce the Fare" were mounted and framed in 2006. (See also Parsonage House shoes research and Cape houses research GCIHS 2015.304.2062.) | 
Description: Newspaper article, 1886 Boston Globe. "February 8, 2006, These remnants of the Boston Globe newspaper of 1886 were found sandwiched between floor boards in the kitchen, confirmng that the kitchen had been an addition to the Great Cranberry Island Parish House (aka Parsonage) approximately 122 years ago." Two tattered articles: "The City's Chief Ruler" and "To Reduce the Fare" were mounted and framed in 2006. (See also Parsonage House shoes research and Cape houses research GCIHS 2015.304.2062.) [show more] | |
| 2013.254.1982 | Book and photo album from Annie Alley's house |
| Book and photo album. (A) Home Folks - A Geography for Beginners by J. Russell Smith, John C. Winston Company, 1927. This book is designed for teachers to present beginners "a new way to begin the study of geography" not as political divisions but instead "it tells how some boys and girls live in the country and then how some boys and girls live in the city." One color plate, several black and white illustrations; 252 pages with index; (Size: 10" x 7.25" x .75"). (B) Photograph album: green with gold script "PHOTOGRAPHS" on cover; 19 small, faded, black and white photographs on black construction paper pages. Unidentified children - perhaps Annie Alley (donor) family members; (Size: 5.75" x 4.75" x .75") | 
Description: Book and photo album. (A) Home Folks - A Geography for Beginners by J. Russell Smith, John C. Winston Company, 1927. This book is designed for teachers to present beginners "a new way to begin the study of geography" not as political divisions but instead "it tells how some boys and girls live in the country and then how some boys and girls live in the city." One color plate, several black and white illustrations; 252 pages with index; (Size: 10" x 7.25" x .75"). (B) Photograph album: green with gold script "PHOTOGRAPHS" on cover; 19 small, faded, black and white photographs on black construction paper pages. Unidentified children - perhaps Annie Alley (donor) family members; (Size: 5.75" x 4.75" x .75") [show more] | |
| 2009.130.1039 | The Progressive Practical Arithmetic 1871 |
| Book, "The Progressive Practical Arithmetic" Robinson's Mathematical Series, copyright 1871 | 
Description: Book, "The Progressive Practical Arithmetic" Robinson's Mathematical Series, copyright 1871 | |
| 2009.130.1043 | Outlines and Experiments in Botany - book 1892 |
| Book, "Outlines and Experiments in Botany" by J.M. Callahan, copyright 1892. | 
Description: Book, "Outlines and Experiments in Botany" by J.M. Callahan, copyright 1892. | |
| 2009.130.1040 | The Red Sox, The Bean and the Cod - book 1947 |
| Book, "The Red Sox, The Bean and the Cod" by Al Hirshberg. Copyright 1947 | 
Description: Book, "The Red Sox, The Bean and the Cod" by Al Hirshberg. Copyright 1947 | |
| 1000.1.510 | G.F. Handel Aria from the Watermusic Suite, 1998 |
| Booklet, "G.F. Handel Aria from the Watermusic Suite, 1998" from The Robert Bloom Collection, Solo Works and Chamber Music for Oboe | 
Description: Booklet, "G.F. Handel Aria from the Watermusic Suite, 1998" from The Robert Bloom Collection, Solo Works and Chamber Music for Oboe | |
| 1000.1.423 | Catalog for Robert Bloom Collection of CDs of his music |
| Catalog and order form for Robert Bloom Collection of CDs of his music (a set of which has been donated to the GCI Library) |
Description: Catalog and order form for Robert Bloom Collection of CDs of his music (a set of which has been donated to the GCI Library) | |
| 1000.1.509 | The Collected Preface, from The Robert Bloom Collection |
| Booklet, "The Collected Preface" from The Robert Bloom Collection, Solo Works and Chamber Music for Oboe |
Description: Booklet, "The Collected Preface" from The Robert Bloom Collection, Solo Works and Chamber Music for Oboe | |
| 2003.62.484 | "The Original Webster's Unabridged Dictionary" 1847 |
| Book, hardcover, "The Original Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, The Dickerman Reprint - An American Dictionary of the English Language" by Noah Webster, published by H.A. Dickerman & Son, Boston, ca. 1847. "August 1847" handwritten on inside cover. | 
Description: Book, hardcover, "The Original Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, The Dickerman Reprint - An American Dictionary of the English Language" by Noah Webster, published by H.A. Dickerman & Son, Boston, ca. 1847. "August 1847" handwritten on inside cover. | |
| 2003.70.535 | "Hymns for the Living Age" 1923 |
| Book, hardcover, "Hymns for the Living Age" presented by the Sunshine Sisters to the Cranberry Isles Church Sept 1927, published by The Century Company, New York, 1923, initials "E.R.B." on the front cover. | 
Description: Book, hardcover, "Hymns for the Living Age" presented by the Sunshine Sisters to the Cranberry Isles Church Sept 1927, published by The Century Company, New York, 1923, initials "E.R.B." on the front cover. | |
| 2003.71.537 | "Maine Townsman, or Laws for Regulations of Towns" 1872 |
| Book, hardcover, "Maine Townsman, or Laws for the Regulations of Towns" published by Bailey & Noyes, Portland, 1872. | 
Description: Book, hardcover, "Maine Townsman, or Laws for the Regulations of Towns" published by Bailey & Noyes, Portland, 1872. | |
| 2003.70.548 | Novel (1851) belonging to Carrie Richardson 1901 |
| Book, hardcover, "The Cherry Stones" a novel partly from the manuscripts of the Rev. William Adams, published by the General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, 1851. Belonged to Carrie M. Richardson, handwritten inside: "25 Sep 1901, number 16" | 
Description: Book, hardcover, "The Cherry Stones" a novel partly from the manuscripts of the Rev. William Adams, published by the General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union, New York, 1851. Belonged to Carrie M. Richardson, handwritten inside: "25 Sep 1901, number 16" | |
| 2003.70.549 | Children's book belonging to Carrie M. Richardson 1901 |
| Book, hardcover, "Arbell - A Tale for Young People" by Jane Winnard Hooper, with 4 illustrations, published by C.S. Francis & Co., New York. Belonged to Carrie M. Richardson, handwritten inside: "25 Sep 1901, number 10" Back of book includes ads for other books by same publisher, with 6 sample engravings. | 
Description: Book, hardcover, "Arbell - A Tale for Young People" by Jane Winnard Hooper, with 4 illustrations, published by C.S. Francis & Co., New York. Belonged to Carrie M. Richardson, handwritten inside: "25 Sep 1901, number 10" Back of book includes ads for other books by same publisher, with 6 sample engravings. | |
| 2003.87.650 | "Livestock in the East" by Philip R. Park 1924 |
| Book, paperback, "Livestock in the East" by Philip R. Park, published by the Park and Pollard Co., Buffalo NY, 1924. With photos of cows and bulls. | 
Description: Book, paperback, "Livestock in the East" by Philip R. Park, published by the Park and Pollard Co., Buffalo NY, 1924. With photos of cows and bulls. | |
| 2003.64.494 | "The Book of Common Prayer" 1868 |
| Book, miniature, "The Book of Common Prayer" published by the Protestant Episcopal Church, London, England, 1868 | 
Description: Book, miniature, "The Book of Common Prayer" published by the Protestant Episcopal Church, London, England, 1868 | |
| 2003.64.545 | "The Silent Comforter - Companion for the Sick Room" 1848 |
| Book, miniature, "The Silent Comforter - Companion for the Sick Room" by Louisa Payson Hopkins, published by Gould Kendall and Lincoln, Boston, 1848. | 
Description: Book, miniature, "The Silent Comforter - Companion for the Sick Room" by Louisa Payson Hopkins, published by Gould Kendall and Lincoln, Boston, 1848. | |
| 2008.9.776 | The Bunker Banner," 1995-2013 |
| Newsletters: "The Bunker Banner," 1995-2013, published each Feb, May, Aug, and Nov by the Bunker Family Association of America. Collection includes all of 1995 through 2013 EXCEPT 1995 (Feb & May), 1999 (Aug & Nov), 2005 (Nov). See item 784 for earlier issues. See Box 36 for Feb 2009-2015 issues. | 
Description: Newsletters: "The Bunker Banner," 1995-2013, published each Feb, May, Aug, and Nov by the Bunker Family Association of America. Collection includes all of 1995 through 2013 EXCEPT 1995 (Feb & May), 1999 (Aug & Nov), 2005 (Nov). See item 784 for earlier issues. See Box 36 for Feb 2009-2015 issues. | |
| 2008.9.784 | Bunker Banner, The First Twenty Five Years, 1971-1995 |
| Book, hardbound, "Bunker Banner, The First Twenty Five Years, 1971-1995" by Ruth Bunker Christiansen, Edward F. Cooper, Gil Bunker, and Carole R. Bunker; published by The Bunker Family Association of America. See item 776 for newer issues. | 
Description: Book, hardbound, "Bunker Banner, The First Twenty Five Years, 1971-1995" by Ruth Bunker Christiansen, Edward F. Cooper, Gil Bunker, and Carole R. Bunker; published by The Bunker Family Association of America. See item 776 for newer issues. | |
| 2011.145.1102 | Books from the Longfellow School |
| Books, 5, found in the Longfellow School House. A - "The Children's Primer" copyright 1891. B - "Eclectic Readings Child Literature" Inscription on inside page "Property of Cranberry Isles No. 4" signed out to "Madeline Bracy Spring 1913, Edith Bracy, Eleanor Bracy, Jean R. Stanley" C - "Champion Spelling Book Part Two by Warren E. Hicks. D - "Rose Leaves" inscription on front cover "To Madeline from Grandma Blake" E - "Primary Arithmetic by Milne" | 
Description: Books, 5, found in the Longfellow School House. A - "The Children's Primer" copyright 1891. B - "Eclectic Readings Child Literature" Inscription on inside page "Property of Cranberry Isles No. 4" signed out to "Madeline Bracy Spring 1913, Edith Bracy, Eleanor Bracy, Jean R. Stanley" C - "Champion Spelling Book Part Two by Warren E. Hicks. D - "Rose Leaves" inscription on front cover "To Madeline from Grandma Blake" E - "Primary Arithmetic by Milne" [show more] | |
| 2004.101.748 | Island of Mount Desert Register with Cranberry Isles 1909-10 |
| Book, hardbound, "The Island of Mount Desert Register with The Cranberry Isles 1909-10" compiled by Lawton, Jordon, & Maddox, 1910, 334 pages. Includes advertising in first segment, church and island history, and 1909 Census of Eden, Mt. Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Cranberry Isles, with people and their occupations. | 
Description: Book, hardbound, "The Island of Mount Desert Register with The Cranberry Isles 1909-10" compiled by Lawton, Jordon, & Maddox, 1910, 334 pages. Includes advertising in first segment, church and island history, and 1909 Census of Eden, Mt. Desert, Southwest Harbor, Tremont, Cranberry Isles, with people and their occupations. | |
| 2007.139.1082 | MT Desert in 1873 - Book |
| Book, "MT Desert in 1873" Published by J.R. Osgood & Co, Portrayed in Crayon and Quill. Inscriptions on first pages read "Mrs .... H. Howard with the compliments of Mr. Lawerence Sprague 1874" second inscription reads "Given Sept. 1950 by John K Howard Mrs Howard's youngest son to his daughter Jean Gaston Howard Wadsworth." | 
Description: Book, "MT Desert in 1873" Published by J.R. Osgood & Co, Portrayed in Crayon and Quill. Inscriptions on first pages read "Mrs .... H. Howard with the compliments of Mr. Lawerence Sprague 1874" second inscription reads "Given Sept. 1950 by John K Howard Mrs Howard's youngest son to his daughter Jean Gaston Howard Wadsworth." | |
| 2013.214.1923 | Guest book from Hamor Tea House 1945 |
| Book, Guests book inscribed inside front cover "Alice / from / Sadie & John / Oct. 25 / [19]39", given presumably by John & Sadie Hamor, owners of the Hamor Tea House, to "Alice"; guest entries seem to all be written in the same hand - probably Alice's; entries begin 1 June [19]45 with Seth Rice, and end 18 Oct [19]45 with Louise Spurling; most entries are local island folks; most days have only 1 to 3 entries - this seems quite a low number for a restaurant to stay in business; this could be a guest book for Alice's private home | 
Description: Book, Guests book inscribed inside front cover "Alice / from / Sadie & John / Oct. 25 / [19]39", given presumably by John & Sadie Hamor, owners of the Hamor Tea House, to "Alice"; guest entries seem to all be written in the same hand - probably Alice's; entries begin 1 June [19]45 with Seth Rice, and end 18 Oct [19]45 with Louise Spurling; most entries are local island folks; most days have only 1 to 3 entries - this seems quite a low number for a restaurant to stay in business; this could be a guest book for Alice's private home [show more] | |
| 2010.135.1058 | German pocket dictionary from 1823 |
| Book, German pocket dictionary from 1823. Inscribed on first page "Mrs. Caroline Hadlock her book" According to the deed of gift this dictionary originally belonged to "The Prussian Lady", wife of Samuel Hadlock Jr. The book was given by Sammy Sanford to Barbara Shaw Weickent (sp?) (W.K. Shaw, Jr.'s daughter) and Gordon H. Shaw. The book was purchased along with the land and Sammy Sanford's cabin by Walter and Mary Shaw, grandparents of Gordon Shaw. See entry 357 for further letters between Sammy Sanford and Walter K. Shaw |
Description: Book, German pocket dictionary from 1823. Inscribed on first page "Mrs. Caroline Hadlock her book" According to the deed of gift this dictionary originally belonged to "The Prussian Lady", wife of Samuel Hadlock Jr. The book was given by Sammy Sanford to Barbara Shaw Weickent (sp?) (W.K. Shaw, Jr.'s daughter) and Gordon H. Shaw. The book was purchased along with the land and Sammy Sanford's cabin by Walter and Mary Shaw, grandparents of Gordon Shaw. See entry 357 for further letters between Sammy Sanford and Walter K. Shaw [show more] | |
| 1000.0.1059 | Guest book from the GCIHS museum 2000-2005 |
| Book, Guest book from the GCIHS museum from 9/26/2000-8/9/2005 |
Description: Book, Guest book from the GCIHS museum from 9/26/2000-8/9/2005 | |
| 2003.70.534 | "The Wonderful Works of Jesus" 1870 |
| Book, hardcover, miniature, "The Wonderful Works of Jesus - A Question-Book for the Young" by Mary Latham Clark, published by D. Lothrop & Co., Boston, 1870. "S.S. Union Library, Cranberry Isle No. 3" handwritten on inside front cover. | 
Description: Book, hardcover, miniature, "The Wonderful Works of Jesus - A Question-Book for the Young" by Mary Latham Clark, published by D. Lothrop & Co., Boston, 1870. "S.S. Union Library, Cranberry Isle No. 3" handwritten on inside front cover. |
