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2001.111.828Letter re: property in Sanford v. Preble case
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. P. Preble (Grandson), 21 Sep 1900; suggesting that some lots the senior Preble had previously deeded to Wm. H. Preble, his now dead son, be sold by the grandson, his father's Illinois estate administrator, to effectively prevent trespassing by Sam Sanford and A.B. Birlem. Transcribed.
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Letter: William P. Preble to Wm. P. Preble (Grandson), 21 Sep 1900; suggesting that some lots the senior Preble had previously deeded to Wm. H. Preble, his now dead son, be sold by the grandson, his father's Illinois estate administrator, to effectively prevent trespassing by Sam Sanford and A.B. Birlem. Transcribed.
2001.111.829Letter re: Harding property schoolhouse lot
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
  • Places
Zulma [Lulina/Lucinda?] M. Harding to Mrs. Richardson, 30 Oct 1904, confirming Harding's ownership of the schoolhouse lot (one of the two in use before the current school was built in 1904 - most likely the lot now owned by Malcolm Donald across from Cranberry House.) Transcribed.
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Zulma [Lulina/Lucinda?] M. Harding to Mrs. Richardson, 30 Oct 1904, confirming Harding's ownership of the schoolhouse lot (one of the two in use before the current school was built in 1904 - most likely the lot now owned by Malcolm Donald across from Cranberry House.) Transcribed.
2004.104.763John McDonald memorial service
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Memorial of John McDonald, Delivered 22 August 1999 at his memorial service, Great Cranberry Island
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Memorial of John McDonald, Delivered 22 August 1999 at his memorial service, Great Cranberry Island
2004.106.765Museum Grand Opening poster
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
Laminated poster (2 copies) for Historical Museum Grand Opening, August 6, 2000
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Laminated poster (2 copies) for Historical Museum Grand Opening, August 6, 2000
1000.27.794Once Upon an Island fundraising event
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
  • People
Collection about "Once Upon an Island" fundraising event for Cranberry House, 14 July 2004, starring David Jackson (singer) and Kristen Blodgette (piano.) Collection includes handwritten letter from Larry Allen, with bios and 8"x10" glossy publicity photos of the stars; also includes several copies of the program handed out at the event.
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Collection about "Once Upon an Island" fundraising event for Cranberry House, 14 July 2004, starring David Jackson (singer) and Kristen Blodgette (piano.) Collection includes handwritten letter from Larry Allen, with bios and 8"x10" glossy publicity photos of the stars; also includes several copies of the program handed out at the event.
1000.27.795Cranberry Island Rugs
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Textiles
  • People
Letter (copy) sent by Hugh L. Dwelley to Mildred Cole Peledeau in 2004, about Cranberry Island Rugs. Hugh's letter includes several patterns for rugs: "Jefferson's Fancy", "Dimond Diaper", "Rose of Sharon", and some unlabeled. The patterns are also labeled "Mrs. Eliza Murray", "1840", and "1844". A photo of some samples made form the patterns in 1999.
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Letter (copy) sent by Hugh L. Dwelley to Mildred Cole Peledeau in 2004, about Cranberry Island Rugs. Hugh's letter includes several patterns for rugs: "Jefferson's Fancy", "Dimond Diaper", "Rose of Sharon", and some unlabeled. The patterns are also labeled "Mrs. Eliza Murray", "1840", and "1844". A photo of some samples made form the patterns in 1999.
1000.27.796Creative Works of the Cranberry Isles art exhibit
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
Brochures (6 copies): "Arts - Creative Works of the Cranberry Isles" art exhibit, silent auction, and fashion show fundraiser for Cranberry House, 20 July 2006. Lists sponsors, people who loaned artworks for exhibit, fashion show models, musicians, donors of items for sale, workers who helped, and on the back, a blurb and artist's conception of Cranberry House, and the officers and directors of GCI Historical Society.
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Brochures (6 copies): "Arts - Creative Works of the Cranberry Isles" art exhibit, silent auction, and fashion show fundraiser for Cranberry House, 20 July 2006. Lists sponsors, people who loaned artworks for exhibit, fashion show models, musicians, donors of items for sale, workers who helped, and on the back, a blurb and artist's conception of Cranberry House, and the officers and directors of GCI Historical Society.
1000.27.729Memorial Service for Robert McShea
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Program, Memorial Service for Robert McShea (1917 - 1997), 7 Aug 1998
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Program, Memorial Service for Robert McShea (1917 - 1997), 7 Aug 1998
1000.27.732Horvath wedding reception
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
  • People
Wedding reception invitation, Horvath wedding, 14 Aug 1998
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Wedding reception invitation, Horvath wedding, 14 Aug 1998
2004.98.753Poster for Once Upon an Island
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events, Gala
, a benefit for GCIHS featuring David Jackson and Kristen Blodgette, held 14 July 2004
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, a benefit for GCIHS featuring David Jackson and Kristen Blodgette, held 14 July 2004
2004.98.754Christmas in July poster
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
Poster (3 copies) for "Christmas in July", a GCIHS event 21 July 2004. Flyer reads "Free - for the kids - Story Time, Fun, Gifts, Activities, Treats"
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Poster (3 copies) for "Christmas in July", a GCIHS event 21 July 2004. Flyer reads "Free - for the kids - Story Time, Fun, Gifts, Activities, Treats"
2004.98.756Home Sweet Home: 1900-1940 exhibit poster
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
Poster (2 copies) "Home Sweet Home: 1900-1940" representing the historical museum exhibit theme for 2003
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Poster (2 copies) "Home Sweet Home: 1900-1940" representing the historical museum exhibit theme for 2003
2004.99.758Poem - And the Place Thereof
  • Document, Oral History
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cabin
Document (2 copies) Rachel Field's poem "And the Place Thereof..." which refers to Sammy Sanford's cabin
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Document (2 copies) Rachel Field's poem "And the Place Thereof..." which refers to Sammy Sanford's cabin
2004.99.759Letter to Gordon Shaw about Sanford Cabin
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cabin
Two Documents: Wini Smart letter to Gordon Shaw, owner of Sammy Sanford's cabin and the surrounding land, 29 July 1999, thanking him for a tour of the cabin. Also, his e-mail reply, 13 Aug 1999.
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Two Documents: Wini Smart letter to Gordon Shaw, owner of Sammy Sanford's cabin and the surrounding land, 29 July 1999, thanking him for a tour of the cabin. Also, his e-mail reply, 13 Aug 1999.
1000.27.709Cranberry Clam Diggers Cabaret
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Events
Cranberry Clam Diggers Cabaret with sing-along words for Getting to Know You, Bye-Bye Blackbird, Tomorrow, Swanee, and As Time Goes By. Also see item 708 and 710
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Cranberry Clam Diggers Cabaret with sing-along words for Getting to Know You, Bye-Bye Blackbird, Tomorrow, Swanee, and As Time Goes By. Also see item 708 and 710
1000.27.712Musical Mixtures gala
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Organizations, Religious
Musical Mixtures A gala program of chanties, folk songs, Broadway and operatic highlights, instrumentalists galore! to benefit the Library, 22 Jul 1998
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Musical Mixtures A gala program of chanties, folk songs, Broadway and operatic highlights, instrumentalists galore! to benefit the Library, 22 Jul 1998
1000.27.715School Agent's Census Return 1888
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Document, 1 sheet, 2 sides, School Agent's Census Return, 1888 for Cranberry Isles District 3, filled out by George H. Fernald, witnessed by George J. Joy, 35 students' names and ages listed, youngest Abie Stanley, 5, oldest Hallie M. Gilley, Fannie M. Stanley, and John D. Phippen, all 20. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
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Document, 1 sheet, 2 sides, School Agent's Census Return, 1888 for Cranberry Isles District 3, filled out by George H. Fernald, witnessed by George J. Joy, 35 students' names and ages listed, youngest Abie Stanley, 5, oldest Hallie M. Gilley, Fannie M. Stanley, and John D. Phippen, all 20. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
1000.27.716State of Maine Examination Questions for teachers
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, School Institution
State of Maine Examination Questions. Winter term 1887-8 for teachers, with 10 questions in each of the subjects: arithmetic, geography, grammar, history, physiology, book keeping, spelling, and theory and practice" Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
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State of Maine Examination Questions. Winter term 1887-8 for teachers, with 10 questions in each of the subjects: arithmetic, geography, grammar, history, physiology, book keeping, spelling, and theory and practice" Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
1000.27.718Sources of income for William P. Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, apparently by William P. Preble 1898 or after, listing sources of income: $200 to administer Thomas Stanley estate, $440 from Post Office for years 1893-1897, $500 from sale of Union Meeting House in 1896, $50 for sale of land to William P. Richardson. Also lists all his farming & animal husbandry activities. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed.
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Document, 1 handwritten sheet, apparently by William P. Preble 1898 or after, listing sources of income: $200 to administer Thomas Stanley estate, $440 from Post Office for years 1893-1897, $500 from sale of Union Meeting House in 1896, $50 for sale of land to William P. Richardson. Also lists all his farming & animal husbandry activities. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them. Transcribed.
1000.27.721Red House Bed & Breakfast brochure
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
  • People
Brochure for The Red House Bed & Breakfast, Great Cranberry Island, Maine run by Dot & John Towns until 2001 and then the Towns family
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Brochure for The Red House Bed & Breakfast, Great Cranberry Island, Maine run by Dot & John Towns until 2001 and then the Towns family
1000.27.722Brochure for The Red House Bed & Breakfast
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Businesses, Lodging Business
Brochure for The Red House Bed & Breakfast, Great Cranberry Island, Maine with prices, run by Dot & John Towns until around 2001
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Brochure for The Red House Bed & Breakfast, Great Cranberry Island, Maine with prices, run by Dot & John Towns until around 2001
1000.27.726Memorial Service for Harry Ashley Alley
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Program, Memorial Service for Harry Ashley Alley (b 1 Jul 1921, d 10 Sep 2000), 15 Sep 2000
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Program, Memorial Service for Harry Ashley Alley (b 1 Jul 1921, d 10 Sep 2000), 15 Sep 2000
1000.27.727Memorial Service for John McDonald
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Program, Memorial Service for John McDonald (b 5 Dec 1906, d 23 Dec 1998), 22 Aug 1999
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Program, Memorial Service for John McDonald (b 5 Dec 1906, d 23 Dec 1998), 22 Aug 1999
1000.27.728A Tribute to the life of Hal Harker Newell
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Brochure, 1 sheet, 2 sides, A Tribute to the life of Hal Harker Newell b 3 Nov 1917, d 1 Jun 1998
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Brochure, 1 sheet, 2 sides, A Tribute to the life of Hal Harker Newell b 3 Nov 1917, d 1 Jun 1998
1000.27.704Fireman's Potluck Supper poster
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Organizations, Civic
Poster, laminated, designed by Bruce Komusin announcing Fireman's Potluck Supper, 21 Aug 1998
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Poster, laminated, designed by Bruce Komusin announcing Fireman's Potluck Supper, 21 Aug 1998