Photographs, postcards, and letters from Hazel Stanley Peterson memorabilia

2014.276.2015

Photographs, postcards, and letters from Hazel Stanley Peterson memorabilia

Collection of Hazel Stanley Peterson memorabilia of postcards, photographs, and correspondence. Postcards: Cranberry Islands, Mount Desert Island, Ellsworth, Acadia National Park. One antique photo postcard with one cent postage of what is believed to be the "red house" which Florence and Herbert Towns bought it 1938. It was Bayview Farm. Florence Town's note to her sister Hazel reads: Nina (Hazel's sister) and I delivered my message which you sent. We are having wonderful weather here and a glorious vacation. This is our home. How many times have you been here to visit?” Herbert Towns was a photographer and probably took this photograph; postmarked Cranberry Island July 16 1940. Other antique postcards: the Elmer Spurling wharf on Islesford before it became the Islesford Dock Restaurant; and a view of Bear Island (three copies). Two antique postcards (views of Manset and Southwest Harbor (A) and (B) were scanned and originals given to SW Harbor Historical Society). The six photos include: Mabel Stanley (see also 1000.0.1698 photograph of Mabel taken same day, same location); Neil Petersen on the boat Niliraga; and several unknowns. Report card for Hazel Stanley signed by Beatrice B. and Enoch A. Stanley, and teacher Velma Teel for GCI Grammar School Cranberry Isles, undated. Correspondence includes Christmas cards, Certificate of Work for Malcolm Stanley 1930 after completion of eighth grade. Letter to Hazel from E.G.M. (undated);handwritten poem entitled October Days, Cranberry Isles, October 12, 1948. Invitation to Cranberry Club 75th anniversary July 13 (no year). Letter to "Snooks" from Frances and family with envelope postmarked Oct 21, 1981, return address Mrs. Donald Wellman; letter to "Snooks" from Helena B, undated, with envelope postmarked 4 oct 1971 with return address Helna L. Bianco.

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