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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000.0.907 | GCIHS Exhibit and Silent Auction |
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| Collection of materials pertaining to the July 28, 2005 GCIHS Exhibit and Silent Auction fundraiser. | 
Description: Collection of materials pertaining to the July 28, 2005 GCIHS Exhibit and Silent Auction fundraiser. |
| 2016.381.2151 | Genealogy. Marr, Preble, and Spurling families |
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| Documents. Genealogy. Marr, Preble, and Spurling families. 1. Original. Family Register (color print) of William Pitt Preble's siblings and his parents Esaias and Mary A. Preble. 2. Family Register – color faded- William P. Preble and Abigail C. Preble and the children they had together. 3. Article. Ellsworth American 1987 – Double B mail boat and Ferry, "It Carries About Everything that will Fit" with photos of Captain John Gannon and passengers. 4. Envelopes. Two addressed to Miss Fannie A. Preble no contents. One from Wells Fargo and Co, the other from Cold Hill. 5. Photo. Small, black and white, C.S. Spurling Hebron Academy, Sept. 15, 1902, Class of 1902. 6. Documents. Genealogy of William Pitt Preble family and a copy of same. Handwritten. 7. Documents. Genealogy of children of Whillimenia and Fleurase(?) Bunker and a copy of same. Handwritten. 8. Document. Copy. School Agent's Census Return, 1888, District 3, Town of CI 9. Article. Wade H. Marr “East End Locals” 1914. 10. Article. Copy about artist Carl Nelson – The Great Sage of Cranberry Island, ca. mid-1980s. 11. Document. Members of Second Maine Cavalry and Friends of General Andrew B. Spurling - announcing a 90 page book to be sold for benefit of General Spurling. Cost $1.00, postage 4 cents, Address: C.C. Roberts, 879 Millard Avenue, Chicago, Ill. (Civil War Medal of Honor recipient born and raised on GCI.) 12. Photograph. Oval, black and white of young Wade Marr, Father of Louise Marr (donor). 13. Photograph, magazine: an example of a corduroy road like that built on GCI for I-95. 14. Copy of a newspaper article "Our Workers", a portion of an article by Charles Harwood about raising funds for the church, and contains information about the Wheelwright family. No date 15. Print of the Coat of Arms for the Marr family. | 
Description: Documents. Genealogy. Marr, Preble, and Spurling families. 1. Original. Family Register (color print) of William Pitt Preble's siblings and his parents Esaias and Mary A. Preble. 2. Family Register – color faded- William P. Preble and Abigail C. Preble and the children they had together. 3. Article. Ellsworth American 1987 – Double B mail boat and Ferry, "It Carries About Everything that will Fit" with photos of Captain John Gannon and passengers. 4. Envelopes. Two addressed to Miss Fannie A. Preble no contents. One from Wells Fargo and Co, the other from Cold Hill. 5. Photo. Small, black and white, C.S. Spurling Hebron Academy, Sept. 15, 1902, Class of 1902. 6. Documents. Genealogy of William Pitt Preble family and a copy of same. Handwritten. 7. Documents. Genealogy of children of Whillimenia and Fleurase(?) Bunker and a copy of same. Handwritten. 8. Document. Copy. School Agent's Census Return, 1888, District 3, Town of CI 9. Article. Wade H. Marr “East End Locals” 1914. 10. Article. Copy about artist Carl Nelson – The Great Sage of Cranberry Island, ca. mid-1980s. 11. Document. Members of Second Maine Cavalry and Friends of General Andrew B. Spurling - announcing a 90 page book to be sold for benefit of General Spurling. Cost $1.00, postage 4 cents, Address: C.C. Roberts, 879 Millard Avenue, Chicago, Ill. (Civil War Medal of Honor recipient born and raised on GCI.) 12. Photograph. Oval, black and white of young Wade Marr, Father of Louise Marr (donor). 13. Photograph, magazine: an example of a corduroy road like that built on GCI for I-95. 14. Copy of a newspaper article "Our Workers", a portion of an article by Charles Harwood about raising funds for the church, and contains information about the Wheelwright family. No date 15. Print of the Coat of Arms for the Marr family. [show more] |
| 2015.325.2087 | Genealogical information for Edith Drury |
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| Genealogy. Edith Drury background information, probably for the 2013 GCIHS "Three Heroines" publication, from Dr. Georgiana Rodiger. Edith Drury b. 1916, daughter of Dr. Samuel Drury, head of St. Paul's School in Concord, NH. Attended Radcliffe College, worked with Maine Seacoast Mission and the Sunbeam for 20 years, lived in Bar Harbor and then on GCI in an 1840s Cape house on Cranberry Road. There is also information on Georgie Rodiger's family included in this packet of information. Copies of various articles. |
Description: Genealogy. Edith Drury background information, probably for the 2013 GCIHS "Three Heroines" publication, from Dr. Georgiana Rodiger. Edith Drury b. 1916, daughter of Dr. Samuel Drury, head of St. Paul's School in Concord, NH. Attended Radcliffe College, worked with Maine Seacoast Mission and the Sunbeam for 20 years, lived in Bar Harbor and then on GCI in an 1840s Cape house on Cranberry Road. There is also information on Georgie Rodiger's family included in this packet of information. Copies of various articles. [show more] |
| 1000.0.1619 | Description of photos for Items 1599-1618 |
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| Document, List of description of photos for Items 1599-1618 (note: Item 1619a is the 2nd page of list of picture descriptions. Also, the 1st seven pictures were missing at the time that the pictures were placed in the database. | 
Description: Document, List of description of photos for Items 1599-1618 (note: Item 1619a is the 2nd page of list of picture descriptions. Also, the 1st seven pictures were missing at the time that the pictures were placed in the database. |
| 1000.0.1705 | Photo descriptions for Items 1692-1704) |
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| Document, Copy of photo descriptions (Item #1692-1704) -unknown donor given to Great Cranberry Island Historical Society 3/20/2012 | 
Description: Document, Copy of photo descriptions (Item #1692-1704) -unknown donor given to Great Cranberry Island Historical Society 3/20/2012 |
| 1000.27.702 | Benedition by Arthur Forrester |
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| Document, original of "A Cranberry Isles Benediction" by Arthur Forrester, along with short note from Art to Bruce Komusin on how he wanted it printed, and also a proof of Komusin's design. It was distributed on GCI in late July 1995, on the occasion of Arthur Forrester's retirement as summer guest minister of the Congregational Church | 
Description: Document, original of "A Cranberry Isles Benediction" by Arthur Forrester, along with short note from Art to Bruce Komusin on how he wanted it printed, and also a proof of Komusin's design. It was distributed on GCI in late July 1995, on the occasion of Arthur Forrester's retirement as summer guest minister of the Congregational Church |
| 1000.27.150 | Immersion suit donning instructions |
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| Instruction sheet, immersion suit donning, found 25 Aug 2002 on shore near, and presumed to be from, the wreck of the Donbhe, which occurred 5 Mar 2002 |
Description: Instruction sheet, immersion suit donning, found 25 Aug 2002 on shore near, and presumed to be from, the wreck of the Donbhe, which occurred 5 Mar 2002 |
| 2000.233.72 | How to make a quilt |
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| Directions, how to make a quilt | |
| 1000.7.108 | Birth info W.E. Duren |
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| Note, stating W.E. Duren born in Bangor, 28 Dec 1881 | |
| 2012.204.1691 | Copy of photo descriptions (Items # 1676-1690) |
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| Document, Copy of photo descriptions (Items # 1676-1690) submitted by Annie Alley on 3/20/2012-pictures are on loan to Great Cranberry Isle Historical Society | 
Description: Document, Copy of photo descriptions (Items # 1676-1690) submitted by Annie Alley on 3/20/2012-pictures are on loan to Great Cranberry Isle Historical Society |
| 1000.27.710 | Cranberry Clam Diggers Cabaret |
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| Draft for the Cranberry Clam Diggers' Cabaret, draft copy of sing-along words for specially-written song Cranberry to be sung to the tune of Swanee | 
Description: Draft for the Cranberry Clam Diggers' Cabaret, draft copy of sing-along words for specially-written song Cranberry to be sung to the tune of Swanee |
| 2012.206.1724 | Photo descriptions for Items 1706-1723 |
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| Photo descriptions submitted by Louise Millar (donor #41) and Mickey Macfarlan (donor # 11) for Items # 1706-1723 on 3/12/2012 | 
Description: Photo descriptions submitted by Louise Millar (donor #41) and Mickey Macfarlan (donor # 11) for Items # 1706-1723 on 3/12/2012 |
| 1000.0.1387 | Native American exhibit poster |
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| Poster made by Wini Smart for the museum: Native Americans | 
Description: Poster made by Wini Smart for the museum: Native Americans |
| 1000.114.843 | Susan Michalski resume |
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| Artist's Resume , Artist's Statement, and "Ancestors" an explanation of her collage; Susan (Donald) Michalski is the sister of Malcolm Donald and Peter Donald | 
Description: Artist's Resume , Artist's Statement, and "Ancestors" an explanation of her collage; Susan (Donald) Michalski is the sister of Malcolm Donald and Peter Donald |
| 1000.0.953 | Baker Island lighthouse information |
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| Memorandum of the June 23, 2009 meeting at Acadia National Park Headquarters in order to decline the offer of purchasing the lighthouse located on Baker's Island. |
Description: Memorandum of the June 23, 2009 meeting at Acadia National Park Headquarters in order to decline the offer of purchasing the lighthouse located on Baker's Island. |
| 1000.1.415 | Rehearsal notes for concert |
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| Notes, typed, 3 pages, from John McDonald, 1 Sep 1987, to Sara Lambert "Sally" Bloom, about their joint rehersal, and with personal observations |
Description: Notes, typed, 3 pages, from John McDonald, 1 Sep 1987, to Sara Lambert "Sally" Bloom, about their joint rehersal, and with personal observations |
| 1000.30.448 | Research for the play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" |
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| Notes of the historical facts used when writing the play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446) |
Description: Notes of the historical facts used when writing the play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446) |
| 1000.53.450 | Research for play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" |
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| Document, 2 pages, description of Carrie Richardson's special dishes, used as background info for writing play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446) |
Description: Document, 2 pages, description of Carrie Richardson's special dishes, used as background info for writing play "Carrie Richardson of Big Cranberry" (see item 446) |
| 2014.287.2040 | Certificate |
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| Certificate. United States of America honors the memory of Hazel E. Peterson.... signed by George Bush, President of the United States. (Not dated) Address on reverse is "Mrs. Louise Millar in memory of Hazel E. Peterson, PO Box 106, Cranberry Isle, ME 04625" | 
Description: Certificate. United States of America honors the memory of Hazel E. Peterson.... signed by George Bush, President of the United States. (Not dated) Address on reverse is "Mrs. Louise Millar in memory of Hazel E. Peterson, PO Box 106, Cranberry Isle, ME 04625" |
| 2018.425.2573 | Notes about GCIHS audio tapes by Bruce Komusin |
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| Bruce Komusin's handwritten notes about various GCIHS audio taped interviews: Ruth Stanley's tape has info about all houses on island. Hilda Spurling tape has history of her house, rebels on the island; 462 tape conversation with Hilda Spurling Oct. 8, 1984 will be 82 year Nov. 19, 1984, gold color MD; Blue MD - Cox Victrola Records. Archive with corresponding tapes. Gift of Bruce Komusin |
Description: Bruce Komusin's handwritten notes about various GCIHS audio taped interviews: Ruth Stanley's tape has info about all houses on island. Hilda Spurling tape has history of her house, rebels on the island; 462 tape conversation with Hilda Spurling Oct. 8, 1984 will be 82 year Nov. 19, 1984, gold color MD; Blue MD - Cox Victrola Records. Archive with corresponding tapes. Gift of Bruce Komusin |
| 2014.291.2046 | Eight boxes of research papers from Ralph Stanley |
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| Documents. (Preliminary catalogue entry). Seven boxes of research papers now housed in 8 archival boxes and folders. Box 1: Papers from Mrs. Libby, Bob Pyle's mother, to Ralph Stanley, ca. 1970 which used to be stored in her safe but were given to Ralph for safe keeping: geneaology (could be in Sawtelle's handwriting; Ralph has typewritten copies in his possession). File folder 1 holds items from the top of Ralph's original box- File folder 6 would have been from the bottom of his box. Loose papers and some bound together. Box 2: Leslie Victor Stanley's papers (LVS) ("Uncle Les") = genealogy and other documents, perhaps pertaining to LVS book on houses of GCI. Box 3: Gold binder marked "census". Box 4A= Binder labeled "Cranberry Isles Maine, births and deaths 1763-1890 Archives Augusta, ME." Box 4B= Black binder containing newspaper articles, unknown letter, genealogy and other papers. Second binder labeled "Mass Vital Statistics - Stanley." Box 5= 3 binders: Mass. Stanley genealogy; A-Z Families genealogical info; notebook on genealogy. Box 6= two binders: The first five children of William and Hannah Gilley, Jr.(Hannah, William 3rd, Elisha, Eunice, and Francis). Second binder: genealogy, articles, etc. on Gilleys: Joseph, Matilda, Samuel, Lucinda, John, Mary, and Almira. Box 7= Three file folders with genealogical materials removed from colorful cardboard folders: obituaries, notes, two original receipts; Cemeteries of Southwest Harbor and Manset, ME; Benjamin Spurling, Sr. His Wife and 11 children and 55 grandchildren; Stanleys of Swans Island, ME; Stanleys in Massachusetts; Three Bunker Families on GCI - genealogy. (Note: This accession of 8 boxes presently catalogued under this number may eventually be combined with a second accession of Ralph Stanley papers 2014.296.2049 as topics and materials from donor may be related or duplicated.) |
Description: Documents. (Preliminary catalogue entry). Seven boxes of research papers now housed in 8 archival boxes and folders. Box 1: Papers from Mrs. Libby, Bob Pyle's mother, to Ralph Stanley, ca. 1970 which used to be stored in her safe but were given to Ralph for safe keeping: geneaology (could be in Sawtelle's handwriting; Ralph has typewritten copies in his possession). File folder 1 holds items from the top of Ralph's original box- File folder 6 would have been from the bottom of his box. Loose papers and some bound together. Box 2: Leslie Victor Stanley's papers (LVS) ("Uncle Les") = genealogy and other documents, perhaps pertaining to LVS book on houses of GCI. Box 3: Gold binder marked "census". Box 4A= Binder labeled "Cranberry Isles Maine, births and deaths 1763-1890 Archives Augusta, ME." Box 4B= Black binder containing newspaper articles, unknown letter, genealogy and other papers. Second binder labeled "Mass Vital Statistics - Stanley." Box 5= 3 binders: Mass. Stanley genealogy; A-Z Families genealogical info; notebook on genealogy. Box 6= two binders: The first five children of William and Hannah Gilley, Jr.(Hannah, William 3rd, Elisha, Eunice, and Francis). Second binder: genealogy, articles, etc. on Gilleys: Joseph, Matilda, Samuel, Lucinda, John, Mary, and Almira. Box 7= Three file folders with genealogical materials removed from colorful cardboard folders: obituaries, notes, two original receipts; Cemeteries of Southwest Harbor and Manset, ME; Benjamin Spurling, Sr. His Wife and 11 children and 55 grandchildren; Stanleys of Swans Island, ME; Stanleys in Massachusetts; Three Bunker Families on GCI - genealogy. (Note: This accession of 8 boxes presently catalogued under this number may eventually be combined with a second accession of Ralph Stanley papers 2014.296.2049 as topics and materials from donor may be related or duplicated.) [show more] |
| 2012.208.1758 | Photo identifications from Louise Millar |
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| Document, Copy of photo descriptions submitted by Louise Millar in 1/2012. (item #1758a is the 2nd page) -all the pictures are from the Hazel Stanley Collection | 
Description: Document, Copy of photo descriptions submitted by Louise Millar in 1/2012. (item #1758a is the 2nd page) -all the pictures are from the Hazel Stanley Collection |
| 2012.200.1590 | Notes by Phil Whitney |
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| Document, written by Phil Whitney. At bottom of paper, "Gaile's (Colby) mother was Ida Tollman and related to Rachel Field." | 
Description: Document, written by Phil Whitney. At bottom of paper, "Gaile's (Colby) mother was Ida Tollman and related to Rachel Field." |
| 1000.0.1104 | Collection of materials from Louise Marr |
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| Collection of Louise Marr related items and donations, and the Preble House, 1104a-d. (a) Photo of Louise Marr. (b) Inventory of items donated by Louise Marr February 2006. (c) Transcription of William Preble's income. (d) Write up used for the Preble display in museum |
Description: Collection of Louise Marr related items and donations, and the Preble House, 1104a-d. (a) Photo of Louise Marr. (b) Inventory of items donated by Louise Marr February 2006. (c) Transcription of William Preble's income. (d) Write up used for the Preble display in museum |
| 2016.381.2147 | Property information for Marr Family (Preble House and I-95 properties) |
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| Property information re: real-Estate for Marr Family (the old Preble house and I-95 property 1970s) (A) White envelope labeled: Cranberry Island, Insurance Policy (1976), Expense Summary (DPM), Deposit Sips, Cranberry Acct (LHM) and pencil note: Probably from Louise Marr 3/24/14 archives meeting) Materials are 1969-1970s. (B) Correspondence about changes to the property and improvements 1970s, with maps etc. |
Description: Property information re: real-Estate for Marr Family (the old Preble house and I-95 property 1970s) (A) White envelope labeled: Cranberry Island, Insurance Policy (1976), Expense Summary (DPM), Deposit Sips, Cranberry Acct (LHM) and pencil note: Probably from Louise Marr 3/24/14 archives meeting) Materials are 1969-1970s. (B) Correspondence about changes to the property and improvements 1970s, with maps etc. |
