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Catalogue # Title Type Subject Description
2000.65.508Addie Duren's Ration Book
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Card & Envelope, Card lists Addie Duren's Identification Number for Ration Book use, postmarked 4 Oct 1943
Addie Duren's Ration Book
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.65.508   
Type:
  • Object, Coupon, Ration Coupon, Ration Book
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Card & Envelope, Card lists Addie Duren's Identification Number for Ration Book use, postmarked 4 Oct 1943
1000.7.164Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
Certificate, Sugar purchase certificate, authorizing Addie Ethel Duren family to accept delivery of 25 pounds of sugar, dated 13 Aug 1942
Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.164   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Certificate, Sugar purchase certificate, authorizing Addie Ethel Duren family to accept delivery of 25 pounds of sugar, dated 13 Aug 1942
1000.0.1485Hazel Stanley Petersen in uniform
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Hazel Peterson (middle) 1941
Hazel Stanley Petersen in uniform
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1485   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Hazel Peterson (middle) 1941
2016.334.2190Town of Cranberry Isles records - Fish weir or trap licenses (1944-1951).
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Organizations, Civic
Folder of fish weir or trap licenses or applications during the period 1944 - 1951 for: Francis G. Fernald George R. Hadlock Joseph E. Spurling Ann Frothingham Guild Theodore J. Spurling (Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles, part of 2016.334.2100)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - Fish weir or trap licenses (1944-1951).
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2190   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Folder of fish weir or trap licenses or applications during the period 1944 - 1951 for: Francis G. Fernald George R. Hadlock Joseph E. Spurling Ann Frothingham Guild Theodore J. Spurling (Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles, part of 2016.334.2100)
2015.303.2059Ted Madara Family 1940 Home movies
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
  • People
  • Recreation
Video recording, DVD copied and returned to donor. No sound. Ted Madara's Family 1940, transferred from 16 mm, 6/2008, Northeast Historic Film. Home movies of family members and friends sailing, fishing,scenes of gulls feeding on a school of fish, seals cavorting, and family rowing, all in and around Northeast and Southwest Harbor and the Cranberry Isles. Includes sailboat headed towards Mount Desert Rock, sailboat race in Southwest Harbor area, picnic on Baker Island. People and items in film include: Florence Hessenbruch, IOD boats in Northeast Harbor, Hermann Hessenbruch, Mount Desert Rock, Frank Faulkingham (Keeper from 1935-1941 on Baker Island), seals, Anna Hessenbruch Madara, Markle Hessenbruch, Edward S. Madara, Ida Hessenbruch, Fir-Lee House (built 1908-1910), Black Island picnic, Polly Hessenbruch. Complete IDs of scenes minute by minute compiled by Ted Madara 2015 in folder. Film may also include a very rare appearance of Mickey Macfarlan's old boat ( in foreground at 16:00). The Hessenbruchs owned the Sutton Island cottage presently (2014) owned by Hartley Rogers ("Fir Lee"). Hessenbruch died 1962, cottage went to Princeton, then Tom __, then Hartley Rogers.
Ted Madara Family 1940 Home movies
Catalogue #:
  • 2015.303.2059   
Type:
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
Subject:
  • People
  • Recreation
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Video recording, DVD copied and returned to donor. No sound. Ted Madara's Family 1940, transferred from 16 mm, 6/2008, Northeast Historic Film. Home movies of family members and friends sailing, fishing,scenes of gulls feeding on a school of fish, seals cavorting, and family rowing, all in and around Northeast and Southwest Harbor and the Cranberry Isles. Includes sailboat headed towards Mount Desert Rock, sailboat race in Southwest Harbor area, picnic on Baker Island. People and items in film include: Florence Hessenbruch, IOD boats in Northeast Harbor, Hermann Hessenbruch, Mount Desert Rock, Frank Faulkingham (Keeper from 1935-1941 on Baker Island), seals, Anna Hessenbruch Madara, Markle Hessenbruch, Edward S. Madara, Ida Hessenbruch, Fir-Lee House (built 1908-1910), Black Island picnic, Polly Hessenbruch. Complete IDs of scenes minute by minute compiled by Ted Madara 2015 in folder. Film may also include a very rare appearance of Mickey Macfarlan's old boat ( in foreground at 16:00). The Hessenbruchs owned the Sutton Island cottage presently (2014) owned by Hartley Rogers ("Fir Lee"). Hessenbruch died 1962, cottage went to Princeton, then Tom __, then Hartley Rogers. [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.)
2001.111.810Marr property assessment
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Places, Address
Assessor's Report, October 2, 1946: Francis Marr's 4 lots of land and 1 house assessed at a total of $1250 by Leslie M Rice, Chairman of Assessors. Transcribed.
Marr property assessment
Catalogue #:
  • 2001.111.810   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
Subject:
  • Places, Address
Date:
  • 1946
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Assessor's Report, October 2, 1946: Francis Marr's 4 lots of land and 1 house assessed at a total of $1250 by Leslie M Rice, Chairman of Assessors. Transcribed.
2012.200.1581Children discover body of sailor 1944
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
  • People
Document, from John and Becky Burnham to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 10/05/2011. Subject: "Young girls who found dead Navy man". About 2 young girls, Patsy Smallwood and Mary McAvoy found the body of a sailor dressed in blue on 7/24/1944. Louise "Twinkie" Smith also mentioned in document.
Children discover body of sailor 1944
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.200.1581   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, from John and Becky Burnham to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 10/05/2011. Subject: "Young girls who found dead Navy man". About 2 young girls, Patsy Smallwood and Mary McAvoy found the body of a sailor dressed in blue on 7/24/1944. Louise "Twinkie" Smith also mentioned in document.
2010.152.1176Andrew McSorley teaching certificate
  • Document, Permission, License
  • People
Document (double sided, A and B). A - Teachers 'Limited Special Certificate' for Andrew A. McSorley in any public school system in Connecticut. Dated February 1st, 1941, Harford CT. B - Reverse side of same document, teaching certificate for Andrew A. McSorley. Address listed as 'Lewis High School, Southington CT'. Subject listed is 'General Shop'
Andrew McSorley teaching certificate
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1176   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document (double sided, A and B). A - Teachers 'Limited Special Certificate' for Andrew A. McSorley in any public school system in Connecticut. Dated February 1st, 1941, Harford CT. B - Reverse side of same document, teaching certificate for Andrew A. McSorley. Address listed as 'Lewis High School, Southington CT'. Subject listed is 'General Shop'
2010.152.1201Teaching certificate for Doris P. McSorley
  • Document, Permission, License
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Teachers Certificate, Permanent for Doris P. McSorley, granting permanent license to teach in 'Junior High School' in any public 'School System' in the state of Connecticut. Dated July 1st, 1945. B - Includes McSorley's address as 41 Oak Street, Southington, CT. Lists certificate subjects as "Grades VII and VIII", and "Endorsed for Elementary Grades I - VIII"
Teaching certificate for Doris P. McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1201   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Teachers Certificate, Permanent for Doris P. McSorley, granting permanent license to teach in 'Junior High School' in any public 'School System' in the state of Connecticut. Dated July 1st, 1945. B - Includes McSorley's address as 41 Oak Street, Southington, CT. Lists certificate subjects as "Grades VII and VIII", and "Endorsed for Elementary Grades I - VIII"
2003.77.559Commencement program
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations, School Institution
Document, 1 sheet, Longfellow School Commencement Program, held at the Cranberry Isles church, 1 Jun 1944. Graduates are: Charlene Louise Bunker, Sheila Louise Spurling, Ethel Nancy Spurling, Allison Sylvester Bunker.
Commencement program
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.77.559   
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 sheet, Longfellow School Commencement Program, held at the Cranberry Isles church, 1 Jun 1944. Graduates are: Charlene Louise Bunker, Sheila Louise Spurling, Ethel Nancy Spurling, Allison Sylvester Bunker.
2003.87.628Firemen's Ball tickets 1947
  • Object, Ticket
  • Organizations, Civic
Ticket, for the seventh annual Firemen's Ball, Cranberry Isles, 5 Aug 1947
Firemen's Ball tickets 1947
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.628   
Type:
  • Object, Ticket
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ticket, for the seventh annual Firemen's Ball, Cranberry Isles, 5 Aug 1947
2014.282.2024Map of Cranberry Isles hand-drawn 1947
  • Map
  • Places
Map. Color print on wood of hand-drawn, 1947 annotated map of Cranberry Isles and surrounding MDI by Douglas Macfarlan (donor's father). Includes annotations and drawings of the early history of the area. Mounted on board. Legend acknowledges L.S. Phillips (perhaps Lawrence Sims, hotelier), Joseph P. Sims (architect), and W.O. Sawtelle (local historian). Donor has other unmounted paper prints of this map which have not faded or yellowed like this one. Donor recalled coming to GCI from Philadelphia as a child with his father in their old Ford when it took three days.
Map of Cranberry Isles hand-drawn 1947
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.282.2024   
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Places
Creator:
  • Douglas Macfarlan
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 20" W x 17" L x .25" W
Description:
Map. Color print on wood of hand-drawn, 1947 annotated map of Cranberry Isles and surrounding MDI by Douglas Macfarlan (donor's father). Includes annotations and drawings of the early history of the area. Mounted on board. Legend acknowledges L.S. Phillips (perhaps Lawrence Sims, hotelier), Joseph P. Sims (architect), and W.O. Sawtelle (local historian). Donor has other unmounted paper prints of this map which have not faded or yellowed like this one. Donor recalled coming to GCI from Philadelphia as a child with his father in their old Ford when it took three days. [show more]
1000.51.411Program for service of commemoration at Ladies Aid
  • Document, Program
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic
Program for service of commemoration, 27 Oct 1940 at the Ladies Aid building, including song, with words by Mrs. E.T. Preble, written for dedication of Ladies Aid house in 1908, sung to "America"
Program for service of commemoration at Ladies Aid
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.51.411   
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Program for service of commemoration, 27 Oct 1940 at the Ladies Aid building, including song, with words by Mrs. E.T. Preble, written for dedication of Ladies Aid house in 1908, sung to "America"
1000.24.56Remembrances of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Places, Town
Document, "Remembrances of Mount Desert", by Mrs. Charles Hamlin, 1943, Bruce Komusin's transcription of original (item 151)
Remembrances of Mount Desert
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.24.56   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, "Remembrances of Mount Desert", by Mrs. Charles Hamlin, 1943, Bruce Komusin's transcription of original (item 151)
1000.24.151Remembrances of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Places
Document, "Remembrances of Mount Desert", by Mrs. Charles Hamlin, 1943 (original)
Remembrances of Mount Desert
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.24.151   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, "Remembrances of Mount Desert", by Mrs. Charles Hamlin, 1943 (original)
1000.0.1482Paul Peterson
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Paul Peterson in the snow 1943
Paul Peterson
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1482   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Paul Peterson in the snow 1943
1000.0.1473Hazel Stanley Peterson in uniform
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Hazel Peterson-1941
Hazel Stanley Peterson in uniform
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1473   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Hazel Peterson-1941
1000.0.1465Hazel Stanley Peterson
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-January 24, 1945
Hazel Stanley Peterson
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1465   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-January 24, 1945
2011.198.1572Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
 Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy (late 1940s)
Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.198.1572   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy (late 1940s)
1000.0.1471Carl Hardy, Sr.
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Carl Hardy, Sr. - 1940
Carl Hardy, Sr.
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1471   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Carl Hardy, Sr. - 1940
1000.0.1455Chet and Marion's dog, Bambi
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
This is a picture of Bambi, Chet and Marion's dog January 1943
Chet and Marion's dog, Bambi
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1455   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
This is a picture of Bambi, Chet and Marion's dog January 1943
2010.152.1204Mrs. A. McSorley acting principal at Plantsville School
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Letter addressed to 'Plantsville School Teachers', reporting 'Mrs. A. McSorley' as the acting principal at Plantsville School for the remainder of 1944. Letter is dated January 13, 1944.
Mrs. A. McSorley acting principal at Plantsville School
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1204   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter addressed to 'Plantsville School Teachers', reporting 'Mrs. A. McSorley' as the acting principal at Plantsville School for the remainder of 1944. Letter is dated January 13, 1944.
2010.152.1203Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley with the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Rate listed is $1250 per year. Dated October 26th, 1942.
Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1203   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley with the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Rate listed is $1250 per year. Dated October 26th, 1942.
2010.152.1202Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1202   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942