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You searched for: Date: 1940s✖Subject: People✖Type: Document✖
Catalogue # Title Type Subject Description
2019.441.2547Memorial booklet for John Henry Hamor 1947
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Funeral home memorial booklet "Leaves of Gold" for John Henry Hamor - Born March 3, 1866 and laid to rest October 23, 1947 at 81 years old in Sharon Memorial Cemetery in Charlotte, NC. Lists of folks who attended, telegrammed or sent flowars. Note says Sadie Hamor born March 2, 1876 and deceased June 12, 1943.
Memorial booklet for John Henry Hamor 1947
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.441.2547   
Type:
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Funeral home memorial booklet "Leaves of Gold" for John Henry Hamor - Born March 3, 1866 and laid to rest October 23, 1947 at 81 years old in Sharon Memorial Cemetery in Charlotte, NC. Lists of folks who attended, telegrammed or sent flowars. Note says Sadie Hamor born March 2, 1876 and deceased June 12, 1943.
2019.427.2811Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • People
  • Places
Brown notebook “Cranberry Isles Scrapbook” kept by Douglas Macfarlan 1949-1960s. A= Complete multi-page list of contents handwritten by Douglas Macfarlan (only page 1 scanned) includes histories, images, research correspondence, several letters of correspondence between Douglas Macfarlan and Mrs. Wade Marr from whom the Macfarlans bought the house in 1946; Maine maps, photos, abstracts from books; histories of Hadlocks, Fort Castine, St. Sauveur Mission and other local historical spots.etc. Also B, C, D, & I = small delightful pen and ink sketches probably by Douglas Macfarlan. E, F, G, H = Photographs of Baker Island lighthouse 1949.
Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.427.2811   
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
Subject:
  • People
  • Places
Date:
  • 1949
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Brown notebook “Cranberry Isles Scrapbook” kept by Douglas Macfarlan 1949-1960s. A= Complete multi-page list of contents handwritten by Douglas Macfarlan (only page 1 scanned) includes histories, images, research correspondence, several letters of correspondence between Douglas Macfarlan and Mrs. Wade Marr from whom the Macfarlans bought the house in 1946; Maine maps, photos, abstracts from books; histories of Hadlocks, Fort Castine, St. Sauveur Mission and other local historical spots.etc. Also B, C, D, & I = small delightful pen and ink sketches probably by Douglas Macfarlan. E, F, G, H = Photographs of Baker Island lighthouse 1949. [show more]
2013.246.2760Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2760   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
2021.456.2919A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2919   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.
2014.526.3018McSorley - Doris Preble McSorley
  • Document, Other Documents
  • People
Doris McSorley's teaching records from the 40's.
McSorley - Doris Preble McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.526.3018   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1948-05-13
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Doris McSorley's teaching records from the 40's.
2021.456.2942A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2942   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.
2021.456.2933A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2933   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1948
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
2021.456.2934Post Card to Lew Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A postcard for Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of the U.S Naval War College in Newport, RI. On the back of the card there is a note that says " Hello Uncle Lew, Hope this finds everything good with you. We have had a swell trip as far and also very interesting. Wished you were with us. See you later." the Card is signed Phil.
Post Card to Lew Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2934   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A postcard for Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of the U.S Naval War College in Newport, RI. On the back of the card there is a note that says " Hello Uncle Lew, Hope this finds everything good with you. We have had a swell trip as far and also very interesting. Wished you were with us. See you later." the Card is signed Phil.
2021.456.2935Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2935   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
2021.456.2941Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of a snowing day and a house. On the inside of the it says " Friendly greetings for the holidays" the card is signed Benjie Neilson.
Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2941   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of a snowing day and a house. On the inside of the it says " Friendly greetings for the holidays" the card is signed Benjie Neilson.
2021.456.2943A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.
A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2943   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.
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
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]
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"
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
2010.152.1177Andrew A. McSorley, Principal of Plantsville School
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
Andrew A. McSorley, Principal of Plantsville School
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1177   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
2011.155.987Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman (Betty Hartley's mother), dated 26 Aug 1940, apparently from Hollywood, CA, in which Rachel mentions that Mrs. Eversman visited Rachel's mother on Sutton Island and found her well, which Rachel was worried about; also Rachel mentions putting the Sutton cottage on the market.
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.155.987   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman (Betty Hartley's mother), dated 26 Aug 1940, apparently from Hollywood, CA, in which Rachel mentions that Mrs. Eversman visited Rachel's mother on Sutton Island and found her well, which Rachel was worried about; also Rachel mentions putting the Sutton cottage on the market.
1000.18.324Frank Nelson Memorial Service
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Church Bulletin, with memorial service for Frank H. Nelson, minister, Easter, 6 Apr 1947
Frank Nelson Memorial Service
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.18.324   
Type:
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Church Bulletin, with memorial service for Frank H. Nelson, minister, Easter, 6 Apr 1947