Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2014.503.2994	"Defeats Champion By The Aid Of A Heating Pad"	Publication, Newspaper	People	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.	"Defeats Champion By The Aid Of A Heating Pad" Catalogue #: 2014.503.2994    Type: Publication, Newspaper Subject: People Materials: Paper 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.	Publication, Newspaper	People	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.	Spurling- Andrew B. Spurling. Catalogue #: 2014.473.2962    Type: Publication, Newspaper Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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]
2001.39.143	Poem copied by Carrie Richardson	Publication, Literary, Poem	Other, Poetry	Poem, handwritten, "The old-fashioned bible", (probably written by Carrie Richardson) (found in Bob LaHotan's barn when he cleaned it 2001) (See scan in 2000>photos>Hazel Brooke Peterson. Transcribed.)	Poem copied by Carrie Richardson Catalogue #: 2001.39.143    Type: Publication, Literary, Poem Subject: Other, Poetry Description: Poem, handwritten, "The old-fashioned bible", (probably written by Carrie Richardson) (found in Bob LaHotan's barn when he cleaned it 2001) (See scan in 2000>photos>Hazel Brooke Peterson. Transcribed.)
1000.46.267	Poem (possibly by Carrie Richardson) "A House of Glass Shall Come to Pass" ca. 1891	Publication, Literary, Poem	Other, Poetry	Poem, handwritten, (possibly by Carrie Richardson), "A House of Glass Shall Come to Pass", with lines like "In 1891, the world unto an end shall come"	Poem (possibly by Carrie Richardson) "A House of Glass Shall Come to Pass" ca. 1891 Catalogue #: 1000.46.267    Type: Publication, Literary, Poem Subject: Other, Poetry Description: Poem, handwritten, (possibly by Carrie Richardson), "A House of Glass Shall Come to Pass", with lines like "In 1891, the world unto an end shall come"
1000.0.172	Appreciation of Carl Nelson from Boston Globe	Publication, Clipping	People	Newspaper clipping, Appreciation of Carl Nelson, from Boston Globe	Appreciation of Carl Nelson from Boston Globe Catalogue #: 1000.0.172    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: People Materials: Paper Description: Newspaper clipping, Appreciation of Carl Nelson, from Boston Globe
1000.7.211	Poetry booklet	Publication, Booklet	Other, Poetry	Booklet, "The Most Wonderful Collection of Famous Recitations Ever Written", with humorous poems	Poetry booklet Catalogue #: 1000.7.211    Type: Publication, Booklet Subject: Other, Poetry Materials: Paper Description: Booklet, "The Most Wonderful Collection of Famous Recitations Ever Written", with humorous poems
1000.0.159	Pilot Rules for inland waters, Atlantic and Pacific coast, Gulf of Mexico 1910	Publication, Booklet	Places	Booklet, "Pilot Rules for certain inland waters of the Atlantic and Pacific coast and of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico", about ship navigating, dated 1910	Pilot Rules for inland waters, Atlantic and Pacific coast, Gulf of Mexico 1910 Catalogue #: 1000.0.159    Type: Publication, Booklet Subject: Places Description: Booklet, "Pilot Rules for certain inland waters of the Atlantic and Pacific coast and of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico", about ship navigating, dated 1910
1000.0.160	Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters 1906	Publication, Booklet	Places	Booklet, "Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters", about ship navigating, dated 1906	Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters 1906 Catalogue #: 1000.0.160    Type: Publication, Booklet Subject: Places Description: Booklet, "Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters", about ship navigating, dated 1906
1000.0.963	Vessel "Hurricane" aground on Great Cranberry Island	Publication, Clipping	Events	Newspaper articles. Article 963 A "Maine's Misty Kingdoms" NY Times August 26, 1984; Article 963 B about the boat "Hurricane" aground on GCI (no date).	Vessel "Hurricane" aground on Great Cranberry Island Catalogue #: 1000.0.963    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Events Description: Newspaper articles. Article 963 A "Maine's Misty Kingdoms" NY Times August 26, 1984; Article 963 B about the boat "Hurricane" aground on GCI (no date).
1000.0.1622	"Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article 2008	Publication, Clipping	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business	Newspaper clipping, "Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article in the Mount Desert Islander, dated Monday, December 25th, 2008 located on page 6, section 2. "Cranberry Isles: "The current economic downturn is on the radar of many boatbuilders in Maine. On the island of Great Cranberry, venerable boatbuilders, Newman and Gray, however, have yet to see the effects of the falling tide, due to a consistent current of customer service work. (note: item # 1622a & #1622b are the bottom portions of the newspaper page)	"Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article 2008 Catalogue #: 1000.0.1622    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Description: Newspaper clipping, "Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article in the Mount Desert Islander, dated Monday, December 25th, 2008 located on page 6, section 2. "Cranberry Isles: "The current economic downturn is on the radar of many boatbuilders in Maine. On the island of Great Cranberry, venerable boatbuilders, Newman and Gray, however, have yet to see the effects of the falling tide, due to a consistent current of customer service work. (note: item # 1622a & #1622b are the bottom portions of the newspaper page) [show more]
2010.152.1159	Mackerel in Maine Waters - article 1909	Publication, Clipping	Businesses, Fishery Business Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel	Newspaper article, probably September 1909. Title: "Mackerel in Maine Waters". Article reports that 20 barrels of mackerel were caught by Eben T. Lewis, Benjamin A. Spurling, and John S. Seavey, near Monhegan. Article lists other ships and captains active in the Monhegan area due to reports of large schools of mackerel.	Mackerel in Maine Waters - article 1909 Catalogue #: 2010.152.1159    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel Description: Newspaper article, probably September 1909. Title: "Mackerel in Maine Waters". Article reports that 20 barrels of mackerel were caught by Eben T. Lewis, Benjamin A. Spurling, and John S. Seavey, near Monhegan. Article lists other ships and captains active in the Monhegan area due to reports of large schools of mackerel.
2010.152.1166	Article: Benjamin Spurling commissioning the Annie Q. Spurling	Publication, Clipping	Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel	Newspaper article (photocopy), undated. Title " 'Georgie' was Leading Vessel into New York". Author listed as Fred Humston. Article on right column mentions Benjamin Spurling commissioning the building of the 'Fannie Q. Spurling', a mackeral fishing boat.	Article: Benjamin Spurling commissioning the Annie Q. Spurling Catalogue #: 2010.152.1166    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel Description: Newspaper article (photocopy), undated. Title " 'Georgie' was Leading Vessel into New York". Author listed as Fred Humston. Article on right column mentions Benjamin Spurling commissioning the building of the 'Fannie Q. Spurling', a mackeral fishing boat.
2001.111.958	Uncle Edgar's Lobster Boat" By Deig Marie	Publication, Book	Vessels, Boat, Lobster Boat	Copy of "Uncle Edgar's Lobster Boat" By Deig Marie. Presented to the Islesford Library in the Summer of 2001	Uncle Edgar's Lobster Boat" By Deig Marie Catalogue #: 2001.111.958    Type: Publication, Book Subject: Vessels, Boat, Lobster Boat Description: Copy of "Uncle Edgar's Lobster Boat" By Deig Marie. Presented to the Islesford Library in the Summer of 2001
1000.0.850	"Island writer reels in the lore of fishing" by Carl Little 1926	Publication, Clipping	People	Newspaper clipping, "Island writer reels in the lore of fishing" by Carl Little, Bar Harbor Times, 21 Nov 1996: about John McDonald of NYC, who summered on GCI in the small white house opposite the Preble house. He wrote several important books about angling, as well as "My Years With General Motors by Alfred Sloan." (Scanned, clear copy also made.)	"Island writer reels in the lore of fishing" by Carl Little 1926 Catalogue #: 1000.0.850    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: People Description: Newspaper clipping, "Island writer reels in the lore of fishing" by Carl Little, Bar Harbor Times, 21 Nov 1996: about John McDonald of NYC, who summered on GCI in the small white house opposite the Preble house. He wrote several important books about angling, as well as "My Years With General Motors by Alfred Sloan." (Scanned, clear copy also made.)
2011.158.1389	Heck of a Halibut, article 2004; Bracy's 200-pound halibut	Publication, Clipping	Nature, Animals, Fish People	Newspaper clipping, Mount Desert Islander, 17 Jun 2004, "Heck of a Halibut... Cranberry Isles fisherman Junior Bracy caught this nearly 200-pound halibut while out fishing off Duck Island on June 7. It dressed out at 154 pounds. Mr. Bracy and his sternman, son Scott, are third and fourth generation fishermen from Cranberry Island."	Heck of a Halibut, article 2004; Bracy's 200-pound halibut Catalogue #: 2011.158.1389    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Nature, Animals, Fish People Description: Newspaper clipping, Mount Desert Islander, 17 Jun 2004, "Heck of a Halibut... Cranberry Isles fisherman Junior Bracy caught this nearly 200-pound halibut while out fishing off Duck Island on June 7. It dressed out at 154 pounds. Mr. Bracy and his sternman, son Scott, are third and fourth generation fishermen from Cranberry Island."
1000.5.74	Herman Savage carves boats for many mantles 1980	Publication, Clipping	People	Newspaper clipping, "Cranberry Island model maker carves boats for many mantles", Bar Harbor Times, 17 Jul 1980, about Herman Savage	Herman Savage carves boats for many mantles 1980 Catalogue #: 1000.5.74    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: People Description: Newspaper clipping, "Cranberry Island model maker carves boats for many mantles", Bar Harbor Times, 17 Jul 1980, about Herman Savage
1000.28.401	"Shark bites boat" 1955	Publication, Clipping	Events	Newspaper clipping, 5 Aug 1955, "Shark bites boat" (see items 400-406)	"Shark bites boat" 1955 Catalogue #: 1000.28.401    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Events Description: Newspaper clipping, 5 Aug 1955, "Shark bites boat" (see items 400-406)
1000.0.22	Newspaper clippings about island life	Publication, Clipping	People	Newspaper clippings about island life	Newspaper clippings about island life Catalogue #: 1000.0.22    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: People Materials: Paper Description: Newspaper clippings about island life
1000.0.607	"Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944	Publication, Booklet	Organizations, Civic	Booklet, "Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944, about the founding of the Cranberry Club, with membership list. Appears to be reprint of 1926 edition, item 14, but with memberhip list updated to 1944, and with date of membership included.	"Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944 Catalogue #: 1000.0.607    Type: Publication, Booklet Subject: Organizations, Civic Description: Booklet, "Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944, about the founding of the Cranberry Club, with membership list. Appears to be reprint of 1926 edition, item 14, but with memberhip list updated to 1944, and with date of membership included.
2015.311.2071	Down East magazine articles about GCI 2014 and 2015	Publication, Periodical, Magazine	Places, Island	Magazine articles. Two articles from Down East Magazine. (1): Down East, December 2014, "Alone Together" p. 73-79, 118-130, by Virginia Wright, photos by Douglas Merriam. Magazine, tear sheets, and scanned copies; digitally as pdf. (see also: http://www.downeast.com/alone-togethe). Storyline - Islesford and Great Cranberry facing the future side by side, with photos and statements by Blair Colby, Tiffany Tate, Beverly Sanborn, Eileen Richards, Phil and Karin Whitney, Tom and Becca Powell, and a cameo photo of Anne Grulich walking in front of the church. (2): Down East, April 2015, "The Secret Lives of Houses" storyline - clues to your old home's age and the people who lived there p. 59, 68, and 70, by Virginia Wright with photos by Brian Vanden Brink. PDF copy and print out. Tells the story of the GCI parsonage house 2014 renovation and how the four concealed shoes in the fireplace wall lead Anne Grulich to research into the house's history, connected it with 7 other cape houses built about the same time, information from other houses, and how to research old houses in general. (There are some mistakes: Bulger didn't live in the Parsonage House. She may have the wrong Enoch Spurling as "ship captain" and owner.) See also www.downeast.com/the-secret-lives-of-houses.	Down East magazine articles about GCI 2014 and 2015 Catalogue #: 2015.311.2071    Type: Publication, Periodical, Magazine Subject: Places, Island Description: Magazine articles. Two articles from Down East Magazine. (1): Down East, December 2014, "Alone Together" p. 73-79, 118-130, by Virginia Wright, photos by Douglas Merriam. Magazine, tear sheets, and scanned copies; digitally as pdf. (see also: http://www.downeast.com/alone-togethe). Storyline - Islesford and Great Cranberry facing the future side by side, with photos and statements by Blair Colby, Tiffany Tate, Beverly Sanborn, Eileen Richards, Phil and Karin Whitney, Tom and Becca Powell, and a cameo photo of Anne Grulich walking in front of the church. (2): Down East, April 2015, "The Secret Lives of Houses" storyline - clues to your old home's age and the people who lived there p. 59, 68, and 70, by Virginia Wright with photos by Brian Vanden Brink. PDF copy and print out. Tells the story of the GCI parsonage house 2014 renovation and how the four concealed shoes in the fireplace wall lead Anne Grulich to research into the house's history, connected it with 7 other cape houses built about the same time, information from other houses, and how to research old houses in general. (There are some mistakes: Bulger didn't live in the Parsonage House. She may have the wrong Enoch Spurling as "ship captain" and owner.) See also www.downeast.com/the-secret-lives-of-houses. [show more]
2000.233.75	Essay on Sammy Sanford's Cabin	Publication, Literary, Reminiscence	Structures, Dwellings, House, Cabin	Essay, "Cabin in the woods" by Wini Smart, July 2000, about Sammy Sanford's house	Essay on Sammy Sanford's Cabin Catalogue #: 2000.233.75    Type: Publication, Literary, Reminiscence Subject: Structures, Dwellings, House, Cabin Materials: Paper Description: Essay, "Cabin in the woods" by Wini Smart, July 2000, about Sammy Sanford's house
2004.105.764	John McDonald tribute	Publication, Clipping	People	Appreciation of John McDonald by James M. Storey, biographical, probably published in alumni magazine	John McDonald tribute Catalogue #: 2004.105.764    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: People Materials: Paper Description: Appreciation of John McDonald by James M. Storey, biographical, probably published in alumni magazine
1000.0.566	Poem: I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea"	Publication, Literary, Poem	Places, Island	Document, 1 handwritten sheet, poem "I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea"	Poem: I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea" Catalogue #: 1000.0.566    Type: Publication, Literary, Poem Subject: Places, Island Materials: Paper Description: Document, 1 handwritten sheet, poem "I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea"
1000.0.946	Sammy Sanford and Peter Richardson article	Publication, Literary, Article	People	Sammy Sanford and Peter Richardson from the Grotonian Articles	Sammy Sanford and Peter Richardson article Catalogue #: 1000.0.946    Type: Publication, Literary, Article Subject: People Materials: Paper Description: Sammy Sanford and Peter Richardson from the Grotonian Articles
2012.201.1595	"Art Show, sale to aid island museum, cultural center" article about GCIHS 2005	Publication, Clipping	Other, Textiles	Newspaper clipping. From the Bangor Daily News dated Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Regional B5. Article is titled "Art Show, sale to aid island museum, cultural center" A portion of the text in the article reads " Organizers have high hopes for Thursday's one-day art exhibit and silent auction at the Neighborhook House in Northeast Harbor, which will feature artworks inspired by the island's rock-bound beauty." "I think it's going to be a real fun time for everyone," Wini Smart, artist and president of the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society, said last week.The article goes on to say, "some of the better-known expressionist artists whose work will be displayed include C. Scott White, William Kienbusch, Carl Nelson and Dorothy Eisner." "Two of Nelson's oil paintings will be auctioned off alongside works by present- day island artists Ashley Bryan, Smart, Gail Cleveland, Sue Hand and David Little, among others. Jewelry by island artists Lisa Hall and Sam Shaw will go on the block, too, and will be joined by handmade quilts, crafts and a plethora of gift certificates. If the fundraising for the $375,000 refurbishment of the historical society's Cranberry House is successful, the island will be even more lively. Plans are under way to turn the old wooden structure into a combination museum and a place for small theater, muscial events, art workshops and a cafe'. Last year, $139,000 was raised for the project. Smart said she hopes that the coming art auction will provide an additional $50,000." See picture of item #1595 for complete article.	"Art Show, sale to aid island museum, cultural center" article about GCIHS 2005 Catalogue #: 2012.201.1595    Type: Publication, Clipping Subject: Other, Textiles Materials: Paper Description: Newspaper clipping. From the Bangor Daily News dated Wednesday, July 27, 2005 Regional B5. Article is titled "Art Show, sale to aid island museum, cultural center" A portion of the text in the article reads " Organizers have high hopes for Thursday's one-day art exhibit and silent auction at the Neighborhook House in Northeast Harbor, which will feature artworks inspired by the island's rock-bound beauty." "I think it's going to be a real fun time for everyone," Wini Smart, artist and president of the Great Cranberry Island Historical Society, said last week.The article goes on to say, "some of the better-known expressionist artists whose work will be displayed include C. Scott White, William Kienbusch, Carl Nelson and Dorothy Eisner." "Two of Nelson's oil paintings will be auctioned off alongside works by present- day island artists Ashley Bryan, Smart, Gail Cleveland, Sue Hand and David Little, among others. Jewelry by island artists Lisa Hall and Sam Shaw will go on the block, too, and will be joined by handmade quilts, crafts and a plethora of gift certificates. If the fundraising for the $375,000 refurbishment of the historical society's Cranberry House is successful, the island will be even more lively. Plans are under way to turn the old wooden structure into a combination museum and a place for small theater, muscial events, art workshops and a cafe'. Last year, $139,000 was raised for the project. Smart said she hopes that the coming art auction will provide an additional $50,000." See picture of item #1595 for complete article. [show more]

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