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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 1000.0.948 | Articles describing the 1916 Firebug |
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| Two copies of articles describing the 1916 Firebug on the Cranberry Isles with a summary provided by Bruce Komusin | 
Description: Two copies of articles describing the 1916 Firebug on the Cranberry Isles with a summary provided by Bruce Komusin |
| 1000.0.951 | Stanley's horses |
| Newspaper article. Anecdotal article called "Horse Ate at Table with Family" describing the Stanley's horse's mannerisms and fondness for hot biscuits. | 
Description: Newspaper article. Anecdotal article called "Horse Ate at Table with Family" describing the Stanley's horse's mannerisms and fondness for hot biscuits. | |
| 1000.0.962 | Great Cranbery Island Historical Society |
| 962 A-E, Newspaper articles pertaining to GCIHS |
Description: 962 A-E, Newspaper articles pertaining to GCIHS | |
| 1000.0.964 | Longfellow school and Post Office |
| 964 A-C Newspaper articles. Article 964 A concerning the closing of Longfellow School in 2000 highlighting Deborah Wedge, Keith Wedge, and Heath Wedge (June 12, 2000). Article 964 B closing the GCI Post Office, article highlights Joy and Jasmine Samuel (Islesford residents) and Leigh Liebow (September 12,1985). Article 964C: the building of the Longfellow School playground, pictures of Mike Westphal, Ada Rice, and Jennifer Westphal (September 5, 1985). |
Description: 964 A-C Newspaper articles. Article 964 A concerning the closing of Longfellow School in 2000 highlighting Deborah Wedge, Keith Wedge, and Heath Wedge (June 12, 2000). Article 964 B closing the GCI Post Office, article highlights Joy and Jasmine Samuel (Islesford residents) and Leigh Liebow (September 12,1985). Article 964C: the building of the Longfellow School playground, pictures of Mike Westphal, Ada Rice, and Jennifer Westphal (September 5, 1985). [show more] | |
| 1000.0.965 | Arts and trades on Great Cranberry |
| Newspaper articles. 965 A-D Newspaper articles articles pertaining to arts and trades found on Great Cranberry, articles highlight Mike Westphal and Janet Roberts as table makers and table top artists (965-A) September 1, 1994. Wini Smart as an artist (965-B) August 3, 2000; Smart and daughter Gail Cleveland (965-C) July 13, 2000; Polly Storey as a seed collector (965-D) (October year unknown). (Note: Storey's collection of seeds still to be catalogued.) |
Description: Newspaper articles. 965 A-D Newspaper articles articles pertaining to arts and trades found on Great Cranberry, articles highlight Mike Westphal and Janet Roberts as table makers and table top artists (965-A) September 1, 1994. Wini Smart as an artist (965-B) August 3, 2000; Smart and daughter Gail Cleveland (965-C) July 13, 2000; Polly Storey as a seed collector (965-D) (October year unknown). (Note: Storey's collection of seeds still to be catalogued.) [show more] | |
| 1000.0.906 | Collection of Rachel Field Hitty Preble materials |
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| Collection of 3 misc. articles pertaining to Rachel Field and Hitty Preble. 2 copies of an article copied from Down East Maine Magazine detailing Rachel Field's life and her connection to Cranberry Isles. 1 copy of "The Friends of Hitty" Newsletter edited by Virginia Hyardal containing a compilation of Rachel Field's works. 1 News release from the Cranberry House detailing plans to create and continue a Rachel Field and Hitty exhibit within the museum. | 
Description: Collection of 3 misc. articles pertaining to Rachel Field and Hitty Preble. 2 copies of an article copied from Down East Maine Magazine detailing Rachel Field's life and her connection to Cranberry Isles. 1 copy of "The Friends of Hitty" Newsletter edited by Virginia Hyardal containing a compilation of Rachel Field's works. 1 News release from the Cranberry House detailing plans to create and continue a Rachel Field and Hitty exhibit within the museum. [show more] |
| 1000.0.896 | Longfellow School hangs by a thread 1997-1998 |
| Newspaper article, "Longfellow School hangs by a thread", mentioning only two pupils projected for the school year 1997-1998. Transcribed. | 
Description: Newspaper article, "Longfellow School hangs by a thread", mentioning only two pupils projected for the school year 1997-1998. Transcribed. | |
| 1000.53.839 | New Cranberry 30 features old-time styling 1994 article |
| Newspaper article: "New Cranberry 30 features old-time styling"; Bar Harbor Times, 1 Sep 1994; 2 photos: The Cranberry 30, and Newman and Gray's new facilities on Cranberry Island | 
Description: Newspaper article: "New Cranberry 30 features old-time styling"; Bar Harbor Times, 1 Sep 1994; 2 photos: The Cranberry 30, and Newman and Gray's new facilities on Cranberry Island | |
| 1000.53.840 | The Master Plan, Acadia National Park 1983 |
| Newspaper article and Letter: "The Master Plan, Acadia National Park"; 8-page supplement to Bar Harbor Times, 28 Apr 1983; on a proposed Federal law to set a fixed boundary (and thus limits) to Acadia National Park, which so far had grown haphazardly as random pieces of land were acquired. The letter, sent by the Town of Cranberry Isles Selectmen 27 May 1983, apparently accompanied the newspaper article, which the Selectmen thought important enough to send to all residents and taxpayers. | 
Description: Newspaper article and Letter: "The Master Plan, Acadia National Park"; 8-page supplement to Bar Harbor Times, 28 Apr 1983; on a proposed Federal law to set a fixed boundary (and thus limits) to Acadia National Park, which so far had grown haphazardly as random pieces of land were acquired. The letter, sent by the Town of Cranberry Isles Selectmen 27 May 1983, apparently accompanied the newspaper article, which the Selectmen thought important enough to send to all residents and taxpayers. [show more] | |
| 1000.27.787 | Article: 2007 auctions to benefit GCIHS |
| Newspaper page, MDIslander, 19 July 2007, with article "Auction set to help historical society" about GCIHS "Painted Pieces" art auction to be held 22 July. |
Description: Newspaper page, MDIslander, 19 July 2007, with article "Auction set to help historical society" about GCIHS "Painted Pieces" art auction to be held 22 July. | |
| 1000.27.789 | Article: 2002, The great Cranberry cat caper |
| Newspaper clipping, MDIslander, 19 Sept 2002, "The great Cranberry cat caper", about Sally McShea losing Noah, the cat of Bob LaHotan (died 30 Aug 2002), while bringing it to NYC, then Jennifer Cook and Ginger Cook later driving to NH and finding it. Transcribed. | 
Description: Newspaper clipping, MDIslander, 19 Sept 2002, "The great Cranberry cat caper", about Sally McShea losing Noah, the cat of Bob LaHotan (died 30 Aug 2002), while bringing it to NYC, then Jennifer Cook and Ginger Cook later driving to NH and finding it. Transcribed. | |
| 1000.27.791 | Articles: 2006 jewelery Barbara Fernald; and Horvath house for sale |
| Newspaper clipping, MDIslander, 25 May 2006, "Finding the silver lining", about jewelery making of Barbara Fernald of Little Cranberry Island; also "Islander House of the Week", about Ed & Lesley Horvath house on GCI for sale. |
Description: Newspaper clipping, MDIslander, 25 May 2006, "Finding the silver lining", about jewelery making of Barbara Fernald of Little Cranberry Island; also "Islander House of the Week", about Ed & Lesley Horvath house on GCI for sale. | |
| 1000.27.713 | Article: Miss Mary A. Carroll's school in district No. 1 |
| Newspaper clipping, very delicate, mentions: Miss Mary A. Carroll's school in district No. 1 closed June 23; scholars Elwood J. Spurling, Percy E. Bunker, Frank Wedge, Oscar Wedge, Ernest W. Spurling, Willie F. Spurling; Rev. B.F. Stinson used to preach at Cranberry Island until he died 19 Nov 1887; Rev. Charles Whittier trying to restart preaching there. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed. | 
Description: Newspaper clipping, very delicate, mentions: Miss Mary A. Carroll's school in district No. 1 closed June 23; scholars Elwood J. Spurling, Percy E. Bunker, Frank Wedge, Oscar Wedge, Ernest W. Spurling, Willie F. Spurling; Rev. B.F. Stinson used to preach at Cranberry Island until he died 19 Nov 1887; Rev. Charles Whittier trying to restart preaching there. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed. [show more] | |
| 1000.27.714 | Newspaper article re: General Andrew Spurling |
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| Document, photocopy of two items: 1) newspaper clipping about General Andrew B. Spurling, Civil War Medal of Honor, 2) business receipt, William P. Preble pays $1 on 7 Sep 1899 for 12 months subscription to "Bangor Weekly Commercial". Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. | 
Description: Document, photocopy of two items: 1) newspaper clipping about General Andrew B. Spurling, Civil War Medal of Honor, 2) business receipt, William P. Preble pays $1 on 7 Sep 1899 for 12 months subscription to "Bangor Weekly Commercial". Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. |
| 2003.87.647 | Bangor Seminary Baccalaureate with photo of Dr. Charles G. Cumming 1958 |
| Newspaper clipping, "Bangor Seminary Baccalaureate to be held at chapel Sunday", with photo of Dr. Charles G. Cumming, Bangor Daily News, 27 May 1958 |
Description: Newspaper clipping, "Bangor Seminary Baccalaureate to be held at chapel Sunday", with photo of Dr. Charles G. Cumming, Bangor Daily News, 27 May 1958 | |
| 2003.87.620 | "Bar Harbor residents fleeing famed resort town" Fire 1947 |
| Newspaper clipping, "Bar Harbor residents fleeing famed resort town feared doomed by forest fire", with picture of different fire, from West Palm Beach, FL newspaper, 24 October 1947 |
Description: Newspaper clipping, "Bar Harbor residents fleeing famed resort town feared doomed by forest fire", with picture of different fire, from West Palm Beach, FL newspaper, 24 October 1947 | |
| 2003.87.621 | "Hot, boiled, or newburgh?" 32-pound lobster 1952 |
| Newspaper clipping, in two pieces, "Hot, boiled, or newburgh?", with photo of 32-pound lobster caught by Linwood Wedge, Southwest Harbor, ME, Bangor Daily News, 12-13 July 1952 |
Description: Newspaper clipping, in two pieces, "Hot, boiled, or newburgh?", with photo of 32-pound lobster caught by Linwood Wedge, Southwest Harbor, ME, Bangor Daily News, 12-13 July 1952 | |
| 2003.87.640 | "Cranberry Isles" by Gerry Noether, 1975 |
| Newspaper clipping, "Cranberry Isles" by Gerry Noether, from Bar Harbor Times, 11 Dec 1975, about the history of the church, and also local gossip |
Description: Newspaper clipping, "Cranberry Isles" by Gerry Noether, from Bar Harbor Times, 11 Dec 1975, about the history of the church, and also local gossip | |
| 1000.0.585 | Capt. Eber Spurling and his wheelbarrow, mail 1925-1937 |
| Newspaper clipping with photo of Capt. Eber Spurling and his wheelbarrow, when he delivered mail 1925-1937. Also picture of Sutton Island, where he used to stop. |
Description: Newspaper clipping with photo of Capt. Eber Spurling and his wheelbarrow, when he delivered mail 1925-1937. Also picture of Sutton Island, where he used to stop. | |
| 2002.86.593 | Memorial tribute to Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood 1897 |
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| Newpaper clipping, Memorial tribute to Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood by Rev. Joseph R. Norwood, St. Mary's by-the-sea, 19 Apr 1897 |
Description: Newpaper clipping, Memorial tribute to Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood by Rev. Joseph R. Norwood, St. Mary's by-the-sea, 19 Apr 1897 |
| 2003.70.526 | "27 Men Sworn Into Army Here" 1950 |
| Newpaper clipping, "27 Men Sworn Into Army Here", with story and photo of Edgar Bunker being sworn into Army, Bangor Daily News Monday 18 Sep 1950. (Edgar is in middle of front row, wearing dark jacket, with his left hand in his pocket.) | 
Description: Newpaper clipping, "27 Men Sworn Into Army Here", with story and photo of Edgar Bunker being sworn into Army, Bangor Daily News Monday 18 Sep 1950. (Edgar is in middle of front row, wearing dark jacket, with his left hand in his pocket.) | |
| 1000.1.413 | Islesford column by Irene Bartlett, 1991 |
| Newspaper clipping, Bar Harbor Times, 15 Aug 1991, "Islesford" column by Irene Bartlett, mentioning concert on Great Cranberry Island the previous Thurday evening |
Description: Newspaper clipping, Bar Harbor Times, 15 Aug 1991, "Islesford" column by Irene Bartlett, mentioning concert on Great Cranberry Island the previous Thurday evening | |
| 1000.1.414 | Library Benefit Schedule 1987 |
| Newspaper clipping, Bar Harbor Times, 16 Jul 1987, "Library Benefit Schedule" about Sara Lambert Bloom, William Goldberg, and Susan Storey Frank concert on 22 Jul 1987 |
Description: Newspaper clipping, Bar Harbor Times, 16 Jul 1987, "Library Benefit Schedule" about Sara Lambert Bloom, William Goldberg, and Susan Storey Frank concert on 22 Jul 1987 | |
| 1000.7.431 | Sam Chapman |
| Newspaper clippings about Sam Chapman | ||
| 1000.7.433 | Fire in Sherman residence (Ward house) two died 1963 |
| Newspaper clipping, 14 Jun 1963, about fire in Sherman residence (currently the Ward residence) William E. Sherman and daughter H. Elizabeth Sherman both died | 
Description: Newspaper clipping, 14 Jun 1963, about fire in Sherman residence (currently the Ward residence) William E. Sherman and daughter H. Elizabeth Sherman both died |
