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2021.456.2939A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of this card is a drawing of two people on a horse drawn carriage ride. On the inside of the card is a note that says "With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The card also has a hand written note that says "Heartiest Greetings to Captain 'Lew'" and the card is signed Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2939   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of this card is a drawing of two people on a horse drawn carriage ride. On the inside of the card is a note that says "With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The card also has a hand written note that says "Heartiest Greetings to Captain 'Lew'" and the card is signed Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins.
2021.456.2924Letter to Captain Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
A letter to Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald. This letter basically says that Barbara is going to Europe for the summer and won't be going to Cranberry. She also mentions some oars, and owing Lew money.
Letter to Captain Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2924   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A letter to Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald. This letter basically says that Barbara is going to Europe for the summer and won't be going to Cranberry. She also mentions some oars, and owing Lew money.
2014.484.2971Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Women's Winter Work Project Quilts
  • Document, Questionnaire
  • Other, Textiles
Questionnaires to gather information about quilts made by GCI women including members of the Ladies Aid Society. The intent was to photograph the quilts to create a photographic record of Cranberry Island's women's winter work. Includes forms from 20 quilters.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Women's Winter Work Project Quilts
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.484.2971   
Type:
  • Document, Questionnaire
Subject:
  • Other, Textiles
Creator:
  • Ladies Aid
Date:
  • 2002-06
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Questionnaires to gather information about quilts made by GCI women including members of the Ladies Aid Society. The intent was to photograph the quilts to create a photographic record of Cranberry Island's women's winter work. Includes forms from 20 quilters.
2013.489.2976Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings"
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
 A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address.
Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings"
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.489.2976   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Carl Nelson
Date:
  • 1969-12
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. [show more]
2013.490.2977Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing.
Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha.
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.490.2977   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Carl Nelson
Date:
  • 1966
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. [show more]
2023.636.3126Artists of the Cranberry Isles
  • Document, Manuscript
  • People
GCIHS Publication, created by Wini Smart initially to accompany the exhibit: Art of the Cranberry Isles, Past and Present. Compiles a list of and short biography of all the painters who made an 'impact here on our island and on the world'. With accompanying painter portraits and art.
Artists of the Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.636.3126   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Wini Smart
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
GCIHS Publication, created by Wini Smart initially to accompany the exhibit: Art of the Cranberry Isles, Past and Present. Compiles a list of and short biography of all the painters who made an 'impact here on our island and on the world'. With accompanying painter portraits and art.
2014.561.3052Land Agreement between Wilfred Bunker, Frances Marr, Louise Marr, Mary Chamberlin, Doris McSorley , and Wilson Chamberlin,
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
  • Places, Island
A land agreement where Wilfred Bunker sells his land to Louise and Frances Marr, as wells as Mary Chamberlin, Wilson Chamberlin, and Doric McSorley. This piece of land was owned by Wilfred Bunker, and is located near the Heath, and the Marr family was wanting to develop on this land, but needed the permission of Wilfred Bunker.
Land Agreement between Wilfred Bunker, Frances Marr, Louise Marr, Mary Chamberlin, Doris McSorley , and Wilson Chamberlin,
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.561.3052   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Legal Documents
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1970-05-29
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A land agreement where Wilfred Bunker sells his land to Louise and Frances Marr, as wells as Mary Chamberlin, Wilson Chamberlin, and Doric McSorley. This piece of land was owned by Wilfred Bunker, and is located near the Heath, and the Marr family was wanting to develop on this land, but needed the permission of Wilfred Bunker.
2021.464.2950Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing.
Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.464.2950   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing. [show more]
2021.456.2949Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines."
Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2949   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines."
2021.456.2947A unsigned Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.
A unsigned Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2947   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.
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.
2021.456.2926Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2926   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
2021.456.2932Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2932   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
2021.456.2946An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie.
An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2946   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie. [show more]
2016.356.2953A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.356.2953   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley. [show more]
2021.456.2918A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2918   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.
2021.464.2952Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of this card show a picture of a busy town with people playing and working in the snow. The inside of the card says " A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year." The card is signed "With best wishes from Barbara Donald."
Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.464.2952   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of this card show a picture of a busy town with people playing and working in the snow. The inside of the card says " A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year." The card is signed "With best wishes from Barbara Donald."
2021.456.2929A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2929   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.
2021.456.2921A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"
A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2921   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"
2021.456.2920A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The card says "To Uncle Lew" and it is signed by Jennie and Gertrude.
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2920   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The card says "To Uncle Lew" and it is signed by Jennie and Gertrude.
2021.456.2948A Fireplace Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of this card shows a fireplace and a Christmas tree with presents underneath it. Above the fireplace there it says "Christmas is here again." The Inside of the card shows the same fireplace and some presents, the writing in the card says "There is no way of saying the old wish more warmly than just- Merry Christmas to You!" The card is signed Bob+ Family.
A Fireplace Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2948   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of this card shows a fireplace and a Christmas tree with presents underneath it. Above the fireplace there it says "Christmas is here again." The Inside of the card shows the same fireplace and some presents, the writing in the card says "There is no way of saying the old wish more warmly than just- Merry Christmas to You!" The card is signed Bob+ Family.
2014.523.3015Farley Funeral Home Receipt for Louise Marr.
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • People
A receipt for Louise Marr from the Farley Funeral Home. This receipt is from Clarence Wilson Chamberlin's funeral services.
Farley Funeral Home Receipt for Louise Marr.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.523.3015   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Farley Funeral Home
Date:
  • 1979-03-12
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A receipt for Louise Marr from the Farley Funeral Home. This receipt is from Clarence Wilson Chamberlin's funeral services.
2021.588.3081Annual Report 1985
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
Town report for Cranberry Isles. This town report was mailed to Louise Marr who was a long time resident of Cranberry Island. Town reports were typically used to inform residents about maintenance and the things being done on their island.
Annual Report 1985
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.588.3081   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1985
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Town report for Cranberry Isles. This town report was mailed to Louise Marr who was a long time resident of Cranberry Island. Town reports were typically used to inform residents about maintenance and the things being done on their island.
2021.587.3080Annual Report 1972
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
 The Annual report for Cranberry Isles for the year 1972. This booklet has writing on the front of it.
Annual Report 1972
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.587.3080   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1972
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
The Annual report for Cranberry Isles for the year 1972. This booklet has writing on the front of it.
2021.586.3079Annual Report 1975.
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
The Annual report of Cranberry Island in 1975. These reports typically mentions town funds, road maintenance, and many other things to do with the town.
Annual Report 1975.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.586.3079   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1975
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
The Annual report of Cranberry Island in 1975. These reports typically mentions town funds, road maintenance, and many other things to do with the town.