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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 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. |
| 1000.18.296 | 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.) |
| 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. |
| 1000.0.783 | 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. |
| 2014.582.3075 | "The Lithgow and Preble Families." |
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| This newspaper clipping goes through the genealogy of the Lithgow and the Preble family. | 
Description: This newspaper clipping goes through the genealogy of the Lithgow and the Preble family. |
| 2014.580.3073 | "Commodore Preble." |
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| "A significant article by Colonel Bigelow in last Sunday's Telegram retold the story of Maine's famous Commodore Preble whom we have too slightly honored. No more distinguished name than his graces our history, for it was he who father the United States Navy and set those high standards of discipline and gallantry for which it is and has been famous. When one hears of "fighting spirit", one associates the phrase with the old Commodore who was a blazing figure in the earlier days of our national existence. Col. Bigelow finds that this fighting spirit was the keynote of the Preble character and that it was of inestimable importance in the war of 1812 when the Navy alone preserved the independence of the feeble Nation. | 
Description: "A significant article by Colonel Bigelow in last Sunday's Telegram retold the story of Maine's famous Commodore Preble whom we have too slightly honored. No more distinguished name than his graces our history, for it was he who father the United States Navy and set those high standards of discipline and gallantry for which it is and has been famous. When one hears of "fighting spirit", one associates the phrase with the old Commodore who was a blazing figure in the earlier days of our national existence. Col. Bigelow finds that this fighting spirit was the keynote of the Preble character and that it was of inestimable importance in the war of 1812 when the Navy alone preserved the independence of the feeble Nation. [show more] |
| 2014.572.3064 | "Junior Prom Queen At Teachers College." |
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| A newspaper article that mentions Mary Marr. This article is mostly about a woman named Miss Marit Gjarpen. This article says that Mary Marr was the runner up for the junior prom at the teachers college. | 
Description: A newspaper article that mentions Mary Marr. This article is mostly about a woman named Miss Marit Gjarpen. This article says that Mary Marr was the runner up for the junior prom at the teachers college. |
| 2014.558.3049 | "Livermore Falls Graduation Speakers." |
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| A newspaper article about the graduating pupils of Livermore falls high school. One of those students being Islander Louise Marr. The article says this about her, " Louise Hampton Marr who will give a reading from Holman Day is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Marr. She was born at Westbrook and attended the Warren school and Forest street grammar school there. Her high school course has been at the local high school As a freshman she was class treasurer, as a sophomore, was a member of the gym class, as a junior was school treasurer, a member of the Banner board, and president of the Outing club. As senior she is editor-in-chief of the banner, treasurer of the Outing club, manager of the class basketball team and took part in the Outing club play. During all four years she has been a member of the Athletic Association and of the orchestra, in which she plays a violin and for the last three years has been a member of the Glee club. She attends the Methodist church and is a member of the Rainbow class. She plans to attend Farmington State Normal School. | 
Description: A newspaper article about the graduating pupils of Livermore falls high school. One of those students being Islander Louise Marr. The article says this about her, " Louise Hampton Marr who will give a reading from Holman Day is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Marr. She was born at Westbrook and attended the Warren school and Forest street grammar school there. Her high school course has been at the local high school As a freshman she was class treasurer, as a sophomore, was a member of the gym class, as a junior was school treasurer, a member of the Banner board, and president of the Outing club. As senior she is editor-in-chief of the banner, treasurer of the Outing club, manager of the class basketball team and took part in the Outing club play. During all four years she has been a member of the Athletic Association and of the orchestra, in which she plays a violin and for the last three years has been a member of the Glee club. She attends the Methodist church and is a member of the Rainbow class. She plans to attend Farmington State Normal School. [show more] |
| 2014.556.3048 | "Couple to end 63 years teaching here - Retiring in June." |
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| A clipping of a newspaper article about Mrs. and Mr. Andrew McSorley. The article gives the teaching backgrounds of both people and gave an official retirement date. | 
Description: A clipping of a newspaper article about Mrs. and Mr. Andrew McSorley. The article gives the teaching backgrounds of both people and gave an official retirement date. |
| 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." |
| 2014.517.3009 | 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. |
| 2014.516.3008 | 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. |
| 2014.503.2994 | "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] |
| 2014.473.2962 | 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] |
| 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) | |
| 1000.0.1049 | 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. |
| 1000.0.1027 | 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. | |
| 1000.117.899 | 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. |
