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You searched for: Date: 1930s✖Type: Document✖
Catalogue # Title Type Subject Description
1000.29.360Valuation book 1938
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Ledger, Tax records, "Valuation book for the year 1938, Town of Cranberry Isles"
Valuation book 1938
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.29.360   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1938
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ledger, Tax records, "Valuation book for the year 1938, Town of Cranberry Isles"
1000.29.361Valuation book 1939
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Ledger, Tax records, Town of Cranberry Isles
Valuation book 1939
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.29.361   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ledger, Tax records, Town of Cranberry Isles
2010.152.1198Doris Preble Marr Bachelor's degree
  • Document, Student Record
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Bachelor of Science degree for Doris Preble Marr, from the State Teachers College. Awarded for having completed a four year course in "High School Teaching and Administration". Dated June 11th, 1934
Doris Preble Marr Bachelor's degree
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1198   
Type:
  • Document, Student Record
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1934
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bachelor of Science degree for Doris Preble Marr, from the State Teachers College. Awarded for having completed a four year course in "High School Teaching and Administration". Dated June 11th, 1934
1000.0.1029Poem Recital Recording of Rachel Field
  • Document, Recording, Audio Recording
  • Other, Poetry
Recording. CD version of the radio show "Rise and Recite" March 29, 1939 featuring Rachel Field reciting the poem "Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod". (Note: see also 2016.340.2106 An audio cassette tape of Rachel Field radio show #27045, "Rise and Recite, March 29, 1939, Mutual net. Grown men & women recite poems. Author Rachel Field recites." Letter with cassette was mailed to Bruce Komusin from J. David Goldin of Newtown, CT 2/10/2005.)
Poem Recital Recording of Rachel Field
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1029   
Type:
  • Document, Recording, Audio Recording
Subject:
  • Other, Poetry
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Recording. CD version of the radio show "Rise and Recite" March 29, 1939 featuring Rachel Field reciting the poem "Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod". (Note: see also 2016.340.2106 An audio cassette tape of Rachel Field radio show #27045, "Rise and Recite, March 29, 1939, Mutual net. Grown men & women recite poems. Author Rachel Field recites." Letter with cassette was mailed to Bruce Komusin from J. David Goldin of Newtown, CT 2/10/2005.) [show more]
1000.0.1070School Accounts Town of Cranberry Isles 1937-1938
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations, School Institution
Ledger of School Accounts for the Town of Cranberry Isles from 1937-1938
School Accounts Town of Cranberry Isles 1937-1938
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1070   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Date:
  • 1937
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ledger of School Accounts for the Town of Cranberry Isles from 1937-1938
2014.532.3024Spurling - Benjamin H. Spurling Bill of sale for a Boat.
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Boat
A bill of sale for a boat to Benjamin Spurling. The boat was sold to Spurling by a woman named Dora Boyd, who was in charge of Frank I. Reed's Estate. Frank Reed previously owned the boat, and lived in Boothbay Harbor.
Spurling - Benjamin H. Spurling Bill of sale for a Boat.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.532.3024   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Boat
Creator:
  • James Perkins
Date:
  • 1931-07-29
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A bill of sale for a boat to Benjamin Spurling. The boat was sold to Spurling by a woman named Dora Boyd, who was in charge of Frank I. Reed's Estate. Frank Reed previously owned the boat, and lived in Boothbay Harbor.
2014.525.3017Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application.
  • Document, Other Documents
  • People
A placement committee application for Doris Marr. This application is asking questions about training records, extra-curricular activities, and college achievements. The application had to be written in the candidates handwriting.
Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.525.3017   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • State Teachers College
Date:
  • 1931-03-26
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A placement committee application for Doris Marr. This application is asking questions about training records, extra-curricular activities, and college achievements. The application had to be written in the candidates handwriting.
2014.502.2993McSorely - Andrew A. McSorely, Marr- Doris P. Marr. Record of Marriage
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
  • People
A record of marriage for Andrew McSorely and Doris Marr. This record has details such as age, occupation, birthplace, and also number of divorces. For this specific record Andrew was 24 and Doris was 23. They were both white. Andrew was an instructor of the Manual Arts and Doris was a teacher. Neither of them had been previously married or divorce. The date of the marriage was June 6th, 1936.
McSorely - Andrew A. McSorely, Marr- Doris P. Marr. Record of Marriage
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.502.2993   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • State Of Maine
Date:
  • 1936-06-26
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A record of marriage for Andrew McSorely and Doris Marr. This record has details such as age, occupation, birthplace, and also number of divorces. For this specific record Andrew was 24 and Doris was 23. They were both white. Andrew was an instructor of the Manual Arts and Doris was a teacher. Neither of them had been previously married or divorce. The date of the marriage was June 6th, 1936.
2021.456.2917Annual report for the town of Cranberry Isles, ME.
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
An annual report for the town for Cranberry Isles, ME. This report includes a list of taxpayers, the amount of money going to wharfs, and also snow labor costs.
Annual report for the town of Cranberry Isles, ME.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2917   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1931
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
An annual report for the town for Cranberry Isles, ME. This report includes a list of taxpayers, the amount of money going to wharfs, and also snow labor costs.
2016.381.2145Letters from B. H. and W. A. Spurling
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Correspondence. From Louise Marr collection. Two letters: (A) Letter from B. H. Spurling, Promise Land, Long Island, NY, Aug. 17th/24 (1924?) to his granddaughter Dorsy (attached envelope reads: Miss Doris P. Marr, Spring Street, Livermore Falls, Maine, Aug [illeg] [?]24., five handwritten pages. He describes his fishing expedition and hopes she's doing well with her music. (B) Letter from W. A. Spurling, Islesford, Feb. 11, 1936, to Capt. B. H. Spurling, 1 handwritten page. "Dear Capt Ben" he thanks him for the check and hopes he'll come visit.
Letters from B. H. and W. A. Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.381.2145   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1936
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Correspondence. From Louise Marr collection. Two letters: (A) Letter from B. H. Spurling, Promise Land, Long Island, NY, Aug. 17th/24 (1924?) to his granddaughter Dorsy (attached envelope reads: Miss Doris P. Marr, Spring Street, Livermore Falls, Maine, Aug [illeg] [?]24., five handwritten pages. He describes his fishing expedition and hopes she's doing well with her music. (B) Letter from W. A. Spurling, Islesford, Feb. 11, 1936, to Capt. B. H. Spurling, 1 handwritten page. "Dear Capt Ben" he thanks him for the check and hopes he'll come visit. [show more]
2003.87.638Thank you letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter, 1 sheet and envelope, from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at The Eyrie, Seal Harbor, ME, to Captain Bracy, 15 Sep 1939, "Thank you for letting me look at the book entitled 'The Making of a Messiah' which the author Mr. William W. Harvey gave you. I have been interested in glancing at this book and am returning it to you herewith. Very Sincerely,"
Thank you letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.638   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, 1 sheet and envelope, from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at The Eyrie, Seal Harbor, ME, to Captain Bracy, 15 Sep 1939, "Thank you for letting me look at the book entitled 'The Making of a Messiah' which the author Mr. William W. Harvey gave you. I have been interested in glancing at this book and am returning it to you herewith. Very Sincerely,"
2011.155.988Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh 1938
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh, dated 30 Nov 1938, from Hollywood, CA, thanking her for copies of "All This and Heaven Too" and mentioning Mrs. Eversman and Tony McCormick.
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh 1938
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.155.988   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1938
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh, dated 30 Nov 1938, from Hollywood, CA, thanking her for copies of "All This and Heaven Too" and mentioning Mrs. Eversman and Tony McCormick.
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.
1000.7.113Disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Cemetery
Letter, 22 Sep 1931, from Frank Bartlett, Town Clerk, to Mrs. Duren, notifying that permit for disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley has been sent to Charles Stanley. (See GCIHS.org for Spurling Cemetery #2 note that Arthur P. Stanley was buried in the 2nd Spurling cemetery but then his stone and remains were transferred to the 3rd Spurling cemetery.)
Disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.113   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Places, Cemetery
Date:
  • 1931
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, 22 Sep 1931, from Frank Bartlett, Town Clerk, to Mrs. Duren, notifying that permit for disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley has been sent to Charles Stanley. (See GCIHS.org for Spurling Cemetery #2 note that Arthur P. Stanley was buried in the 2nd Spurling cemetery but then his stone and remains were transferred to the 3rd Spurling cemetery.)
1000.7.48Property deed Frank Stanley to Addie Duren
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Places, Address
Deed, From Frank Stanley to Addie Duren, 14 Sept 1930, property (known as the Mountain house 2016)
Property deed Frank Stanley to Addie Duren
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.48   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Places, Address
Date:
  • 1930
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Deed, From Frank Stanley to Addie Duren, 14 Sept 1930, property (known as the Mountain house 2016)
2010.152.1175Andrew A. McSorley degree
  • Document, Student Record
  • People
Bachelor of Education degree for Andrew A. McSorley, from The Teachers College of Connecticut, June 15th, 1939
Andrew A. McSorley degree
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1175   
Type:
  • Document, Student Record
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bachelor of Education degree for Andrew A. McSorley, from The Teachers College of Connecticut, June 15th, 1939
2010.152.1199Teachers Certificate for Dorothy Preble Marr
  • Document, Permission, License
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
State Teachers Certificate for Miss Dorothy Preble Marr, for studies completed at Harrisonburg State Teachers College in Virginia. Certificate authorizes the teaching of high school English, Geography, History, Social Science, and all elementary school subjects, for a period of 10 years. Dated July 1st 1934. B - Record of training for Doris P. Marr at Harrisonburg State Teachers College. Breakdown of credit hours by subject.
Teachers Certificate for Dorothy Preble Marr
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1199   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1934
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
State Teachers Certificate for Miss Dorothy Preble Marr, for studies completed at Harrisonburg State Teachers College in Virginia. Certificate authorizes the teaching of high school English, Geography, History, Social Science, and all elementary school subjects, for a period of 10 years. Dated July 1st 1934. B - Record of training for Doris P. Marr at Harrisonburg State Teachers College. Breakdown of credit hours by subject.
1000.18.326Pastor Daniel Fox testimonial
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations, Religious
Church program of testimonial meeting in honor of Mr. Daniel H.E. Fox, 12 Aug 1935, retiring as pastor of GCI after serving 1933-1935, with photo of Mr. Fox
Pastor Daniel Fox testimonial
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.18.326   
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1935
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Church program of testimonial meeting in honor of Mr. Daniel H.E. Fox, 12 Aug 1935, retiring as pastor of GCI after serving 1933-1935, with photo of Mr. Fox
1000.18.327Meeting of Mt. Desert Island Federation of Women's Clubs
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations, Civic
Program of Annual Meeting of the Mt. Desert Island Federation of Women's Clubs, 25 May 1935, apparently held at "Mother's Club" of GCI, with song "Pines of Maine" by Elizabeth Powers Merrill
Meeting of Mt. Desert Island Federation of Women's Clubs
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.18.327   
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1935
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Program of Annual Meeting of the Mt. Desert Island Federation of Women's Clubs, 25 May 1935, apparently held at "Mother's Club" of GCI, with song "Pines of Maine" by Elizabeth Powers Merrill
1000.18.328Maine Summer Visitor's Day program
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations, Civic
Program of Maine Summer Visitor's Day, hosted by the Abbe Museum at its location at Sieur de Monts Spring in Bar Harbor, 16 Aug 1935, listing acts in an historical pageant performed during the height of the Great Depression to promote Maine tourism. (Both sides of program scanned.)
Maine Summer Visitor's Day program
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.18.328   
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1935
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Program of Maine Summer Visitor's Day, hosted by the Abbe Museum at its location at Sieur de Monts Spring in Bar Harbor, 16 Aug 1935, listing acts in an historical pageant performed during the height of the Great Depression to promote Maine tourism. (Both sides of program scanned.)
2000.132.89Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936
  • Document, Minutes
  • Organizations, Civic
Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936, taken by Rose Wedge. (From Ladies Aid 2000)
Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.132.89   
Type:
  • Document, Minutes
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1931
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936, taken by Rose Wedge. (From Ladies Aid 2000)
1000.45.205Report card for Steve Spurling
  • Document, Student Record
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Promotion card of Steve Spurling, promoted out of third grade into fourth, 5 June 1931
Report card for Steve Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.45.205   
Type:
  • Document, Student Record
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1931
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Promotion card of Steve Spurling, promoted out of third grade into fourth, 5 June 1931
2015.314.2075Rachel Field reciting lullaby
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
  • Other, Literature
Video. DVD of Rachel Field's 1939 recitation of A Dutch Lullaby by Eugene Field (a.k.a. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod). Made into a video fantasy in 2006 by Daniel Maslan, age 13, grandson of Jeanne Cumming. 10 minutes long, color, with images and videos superimposed with book pages and illustrations. Audio is from Mutual Network's "Rise and Recite" program March 29, 1939.
Rachel Field reciting lullaby
Catalogue #:
  • 2015.314.2075   
Type:
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Video. DVD of Rachel Field's 1939 recitation of A Dutch Lullaby by Eugene Field (a.k.a. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod). Made into a video fantasy in 2006 by Daniel Maslan, age 13, grandson of Jeanne Cumming. 10 minutes long, color, with images and videos superimposed with book pages and illustrations. Audio is from Mutual Network's "Rise and Recite" program March 29, 1939.
1000.3.236Receipt for half interest in Stanley dock
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Other Business
Business receipt, from Lewis Stanley, Islesford, 8 Sep 1936, to Walter Stanley Estate, for 1/2 interest at dock, $800
Receipt for half interest in Stanley dock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.3.236   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Date:
  • 1936
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Business receipt, from Lewis Stanley, Islesford, 8 Sep 1936, to Walter Stanley Estate, for 1/2 interest at dock, $800
1000.28.146Letter from Franklin Roosevelt to Lloyd B. Hayes
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Island
Letter, typed, from Franklin Roosevelt to Lloyd B. Hayes, 26 Jul 1933, about FDR's passing by Great Cranberry Island in his boat
Letter from Franklin Roosevelt to Lloyd B. Hayes
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.28.146   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1933
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, typed, from Franklin Roosevelt to Lloyd B. Hayes, 26 Jul 1933, about FDR's passing by Great Cranberry Island in his boat