Note, birth and death dates of Stanley kin: William D. b. 27 Oct 1855, Ada C. b. 18 Apr 1857 d. 18 May 1857, Charles H. b. 13 Nov 1859 d. 3 Aug 1871, Albion M. b. 2 Jun 1862, Arno P. b. 8 Aug 1865, Lewis G. b. 16 May 1869
Description: Note, birth and death dates of Stanley kin: William D. b. 27 Oct 1855, Ada C. b. 18 Apr 1857 d. 18 May 1857, Charles H. b. 13 Nov 1859 d. 3 Aug 1871, Albion M. b. 2 Jun 1862, Arno P. b. 8 Aug 1865, Lewis G. b. 16 May 1869
Geneaology from James Buncker [Bunker] beginning in 1576 and ending in 1824. Included are photos of John Franklin Hodgkins and Luhama S. Bunker Hodgkins as well as their obituaries.
Description: Geneaology from James Buncker [Bunker] beginning in 1576 and ending in 1824. Included are photos of John Franklin Hodgkins and Luhama S. Bunker Hodgkins as well as their obituaries.
Collection of Rice family photos and notes, A= Note from Beth describing her relation to the island as well as those pictured in the photos. B= Poem titled "The Death of Herbert Rice" taken from Minstelsy of Maine. The remaining items are photos: (c) Gilbert Rice taken in 1899. (d) George Rice. (e) Maud (Rice) Stanley before she was married. (f) Eva Leona Mayo Graduation from Boston Conservatory of Maine. (g) Earnest Young, cousin of the Rice Family. (h) Chester Rice, youngest brother drowned in March 1908. (i) Most likely Warren Gilbert Rice
Description: Collection of Rice family photos and notes, A= Note from Beth describing her relation to the island as well as those pictured in the photos. B= Poem titled "The Death of Herbert Rice" taken from Minstelsy of Maine. The remaining items are photos: (c) Gilbert Rice taken in 1899. (d) George Rice. (e) Maud (Rice) Stanley before she was married. (f) Eva Leona Mayo Graduation from Boston Conservatory of Maine. (g) Earnest Young, cousin of the Rice Family. (h) Chester Rice, youngest brother drowned in March 1908. (i) Most likely Warren Gilbert Rice [show more]
Description: Memo, mother's funeral expenses, totaling $247.50. "Mother" could be Mrs. Ellen Maria Stanley, died 1929, Addie Duren's mother. (See also 1000.7.110)
Letters and deed. Collection of documents relating to inheritance of Enoch Spurling property. (A) one original letter from C.M. Richardson 12 Mar 1906, to Moorfield Storey, Boston, describing circumstances surrounding her father, Enoch Spurling's, death, his estate, and the Stanley graveyard (a.k.a. Stanley cemetery), and asking for his legal help, for free. (See transcription 100.46.259.txt.). (B) Scanned print of letter from Carrie Richardson to Moorfield Storey April 2, 1906. (C) Scanned print of a handwritten statement by Carrie M. Richardson about the will of her father and inheritance of nine house lots. (D) Scanned print of a handwritten note appointing Lewis Stanley to act for them until March 3rd 1906, continuing his duties as administrator of the will which expired March 3, 1905. (E) Scanned print of a handwritten Warranty Deed given by John Stanley 2nd and Lucinda G. Stanley to Leonard Holmes March 5th 1866 referring to the Stanley burial ground January 19, 1870, Vol. 135/Page 504. (F) Deed Book 0135 Page 505 Stanley to Holmes 1870 which refers to the "family's burying ground" (i.e. the Stanley cemetery).
Description: Letters and deed. Collection of documents relating to inheritance of Enoch Spurling property. (A) one original letter from C.M. Richardson 12 Mar 1906, to Moorfield Storey, Boston, describing circumstances surrounding her father, Enoch Spurling's, death, his estate, and the Stanley graveyard (a.k.a. Stanley cemetery), and asking for his legal help, for free. (See transcription 100.46.259.txt.). (B) Scanned print of letter from Carrie Richardson to Moorfield Storey April 2, 1906. (C) Scanned print of a handwritten statement by Carrie M. Richardson about the will of her father and inheritance of nine house lots. (D) Scanned print of a handwritten note appointing Lewis Stanley to act for them until March 3rd 1906, continuing his duties as administrator of the will which expired March 3, 1905. (E) Scanned print of a handwritten Warranty Deed given by John Stanley 2nd and Lucinda G. Stanley to Leonard Holmes March 5th 1866 referring to the Stanley burial ground January 19, 1870, Vol. 135/Page 504. (F) Deed Book 0135 Page 505 Stanley to Holmes 1870 which refers to the "family's burying ground" (i.e. the Stanley cemetery). [show more]
Description: Letter, from Almena Baker to unknown person, apparently comforting them after death in the family (first page(s) seem to be missing). Transcribed.
Report cards, school, six of Hillard Hamor and George Hamor's report cards ranging from 1908-1910. A couple of them are signed by John Hamor as a parent's signature
Description: Report cards, school, six of Hillard Hamor and George Hamor's report cards ranging from 1908-1910. A couple of them are signed by John Hamor as a parent's signature
Some of Emily Roberts' favorite quotes, sent to Rob Benson (island minister of the Maine Seacoast Mission), which he read at Emily's memorial service, and later emailed to Ruth Westphal (Cranberry Librarian) (see item 845)
Description: Some of Emily Roberts' favorite quotes, sent to Rob Benson (island minister of the Maine Seacoast Mission), which he read at Emily's memorial service, and later emailed to Ruth Westphal (Cranberry Librarian) (see item 845)
Documents. Collection about Charlene Bunker Allen's death, 1100a-d. (a) Obituary and announcement of the death of Charlene Bunker Allen. (b) Charlene Allen Memorial Service Announcement. (c) Charlene Allen Memorial Celebration Announcement. (d) Order of Service Pamphlet
Description: Documents. Collection about Charlene Bunker Allen's death, 1100a-d. (a) Obituary and announcement of the death of Charlene Bunker Allen. (b) Charlene Allen Memorial Service Announcement. (c) Charlene Allen Memorial Celebration Announcement. (d) Order of Service Pamphlet
Eulogy, Remembering Emily Roberts written and read by Cyrus Moulton (Island Institute Fellow 2005-2007) at Emily's memorial service (see item 845). Transcribed.
Description: Eulogy, Remembering Emily Roberts written and read by Cyrus Moulton (Island Institute Fellow 2005-2007) at Emily's memorial service (see item 845). Transcribed.
Genealogy. Collection of materials pertaining to Louise Marr family.1. Guest book listing names and hometowns of visitors for unknown location, no dates except towards the end 1979, 1982, 19842. Certified Abstract of a Record of Marriage (Maine) for Andrew A. McSorley, Guilford, ME, and Doris P. Marr, Livermore Falls, Maine. His occupation: Instructor Manual Arts; Hers: Teacher. Date of Marriage June 6, 1936 in Livermore Falls, ME. 3. "Our Wedding Souvenir" - booklet, with list of guests on last page including B. H. Spurling and Mrs. Mabel Spurling among many others. Booklet pages are separate from the white binder; white binder contains newspaper clippings (see next entry). 4. A dozen or so newspaper clippings with photos about Andrew McSorley, John McSorley, Doris Marr with information about their activities. Only one article dated: 1930. 5. Scrapbook "Wedding Memories" contains (1) a Western Union telegram "Wedding Greeting" from Kathryn and Phil, June 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McSorley, Care of Mr. Marr. "Heartiest congratulations we hope you will always be as happy as you are today stop mothers advice is the best it is easy enough to get married it is sticking to your guns afterwards that counts stop pack your trailer full and come out and see us love Kathryn and Phil 729A June 6"(2) Wedding invitation(3) Newspaper articles(4) Telegram from Aunt Effie apologizing that they can't come.(5) List of guests and gifts6. Genealogy, handwritten of "Mother's side" Frances Marion Spurling/Wade Hampton Marr. And "Dad's Side" Mary Louise Douglas[?] and Father: George Sanborn Marr. Some interesting miscellaneous notes on last pages. Author says, "..Sammy, claiming wages for caring for her [his mother Matilda Sanford] and Preble, who had a stroke, got Great Head, Little Head etc. for his services."
Description: Genealogy. Collection of materials pertaining to Louise Marr family.1. Guest book listing names and hometowns of visitors for unknown location, no dates except towards the end 1979, 1982, 19842. Certified Abstract of a Record of Marriage (Maine) for Andrew A. McSorley, Guilford, ME, and Doris P. Marr, Livermore Falls, Maine. His occupation: Instructor Manual Arts; Hers: Teacher. Date of Marriage June 6, 1936 in Livermore Falls, ME. 3. "Our Wedding Souvenir" - booklet, with list of guests on last page including B. H. Spurling and Mrs. Mabel Spurling among many others. Booklet pages are separate from the white binder; white binder contains newspaper clippings (see next entry). 4. A dozen or so newspaper clippings with photos about Andrew McSorley, John McSorley, Doris Marr with information about their activities. Only one article dated: 1930. 5. Scrapbook "Wedding Memories" contains (1) a Western Union telegram "Wedding Greeting" from Kathryn and Phil, June 6, to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McSorley, Care of Mr. Marr. "Heartiest congratulations we hope you will always be as happy as you are today stop mothers advice is the best it is easy enough to get married it is sticking to your guns afterwards that counts stop pack your trailer full and come out and see us love Kathryn and Phil 729A June 6"(2) Wedding invitation(3) Newspaper articles(4) Telegram from Aunt Effie apologizing that they can't come.(5) List of guests and gifts6. Genealogy, handwritten of "Mother's side" Frances Marion Spurling/Wade Hampton Marr. And "Dad's Side" Mary Louise Douglas[?] and Father: George Sanborn Marr. Some interesting miscellaneous notes on last pages. Author says, "..Sammy, claiming wages for caring for her [his mother Matilda Sanford] and Preble, who had a stroke, got Great Head, Little Head etc. for his services." [show more]
Background information of Arno Preston Stanley with information and documents supplied by Phil and Karin Whitney and Ralph Stanley. Contains a restored version and a copy of the original marriage proposal letter of Arno Preston Stanley and the acceptance of Maybelle Stanley in the form of the same letter.
Description: Background information of Arno Preston Stanley with information and documents supplied by Phil and Karin Whitney and Ralph Stanley. Contains a restored version and a copy of the original marriage proposal letter of Arno Preston Stanley and the acceptance of Maybelle Stanley in the form of the same letter.
Book, blue cloth-bound album in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark, prolific blogger on the HittyGirls and HittyForEveryone Yahoo groups; the first half of the album records many of Diane's Hittys, and where they were sent after her passing; the second half records items donated to GCIHS, including Hitty Cranberry and Hitty Diane, and their all their accessories donated in Diane's memory to the museum (see item 1340 and 1928).
Description: Book, blue cloth-bound album in memory of Diane Barrow-Clark, prolific blogger on the HittyGirls and HittyForEveryone Yahoo groups; the first half of the album records many of Diane's Hittys, and where they were sent after her passing; the second half records items donated to GCIHS, including Hitty Cranberry and Hitty Diane, and their all their accessories donated in Diane's memory to the museum (see item 1340 and 1928).