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.
Description: 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.
GCIHS Cranberry House fund raiser, July 22, 2007: 1) list of live auction items, who bid highest, and the bid, 2) list of silent auction items with donor and value, 3) all silent auction bid sheets, 4) page of questions and problems.
Description: GCIHS Cranberry House fund raiser, July 22, 2007: 1) list of live auction items, who bid highest, and the bid, 2) list of silent auction items with donor and value, 3) all silent auction bid sheets, 4) page of questions and problems.
A death announcement for Doris Marr McSorley to be printed in the newspaper. This death announcement is very common for a obituary and it talks about her marriage, education, and about the people she is survived by.
Description: A death announcement for Doris Marr McSorley to be printed in the newspaper. This death announcement is very common for a obituary and it talks about her marriage, education, and about the people she is survived by.
Document, from Ruth (perhaps Westphal) to Wini Smart dated 3/6/2002. Subject: "Hist. info" I called Eva and she said the people who ran the boarding house were Annie and Millard Spurling. Carl Brooks says he does not know the exact relationship of Millard and his grandfather Charles but probably cousins. Carl Brooks says all Spurlings on these islands and the mainland-even down by Corea, Maine are decendents of Benjamin Spurling who came over from England in about 1760 with two brothers. One ended up in the Ozarks and two came to Maine via Vermont or New Hampshire probably in the late 1700's. Eber is more distantly related to Charles than Millard. Phil Whitney says his grandmother, Ella Bates Spurling came to the island as the first teacher in the Longfellow School in 1900 and had Phil's mother, Dorothy Spurling Whitney, in 1911. Velma Teel Taught her until 1967. Her daughter, Mary Teel Pratt, became a secretary and lives near Augusta. Ethel Wedge, Karl's mother, ran the U.S. Post Office out of a room off the front porch. Before that Madeline Bracy Worester, later Ford, ran the U.S. Post Office and a library in a building where Debbie Wedges' house is. No one I spoke with could tell me about a Post Office at Moss, the boatyard near Ginna's (Jimmy Stanley's I believe). Carl Brooks is concerned about public rights for Carl's painting and he says he thinks John Lorence who lives near Wiscasset is in charge of this. I will talk to Polly and let you know what she remembers. Love, Ruth. (note: there are some handwritten notes on the bottom and reverse side of paper written by Bruce Kosmusin) Item 1585a is the back of the document showing Bruce's handwritten notes.
Description: Document, from Ruth (perhaps Westphal) to Wini Smart dated 3/6/2002. Subject: "Hist. info" I called Eva and she said the people who ran the boarding house were Annie and Millard Spurling. Carl Brooks says he does not know the exact relationship of Millard and his grandfather Charles but probably cousins. Carl Brooks says all Spurlings on these islands and the mainland-even down by Corea, Maine are decendents of Benjamin Spurling who came over from England in about 1760 with two brothers. One ended up in the Ozarks and two came to Maine via Vermont or New Hampshire probably in the late 1700's. Eber is more distantly related to Charles than Millard. Phil Whitney says his grandmother, Ella Bates Spurling came to the island as the first teacher in the Longfellow School in 1900 and had Phil's mother, Dorothy Spurling Whitney, in 1911. Velma Teel Taught her until 1967. Her daughter, Mary Teel Pratt, became a secretary and lives near Augusta. Ethel Wedge, Karl's mother, ran the U.S. Post Office out of a room off the front porch. Before that Madeline Bracy Worester, later Ford, ran the U.S. Post Office and a library in a building where Debbie Wedges' house is. No one I spoke with could tell me about a Post Office at Moss, the boatyard near Ginna's (Jimmy Stanley's I believe). Carl Brooks is concerned about public rights for Carl's painting and he says he thinks John Lorence who lives near Wiscasset is in charge of this. I will talk to Polly and let you know what she remembers. Love, Ruth. (note: there are some handwritten notes on the bottom and reverse side of paper written by Bruce Kosmusin) Item 1585a is the back of the document showing Bruce's handwritten notes. [show more]
Document, transcript of taped interview of Ted Spurling Sr. by Jane Moran Porter, 17 Nov 2001, 16 loose sheets, some with handwritten corrections. Envelope & short note from Hugh Dwelley also included.
Description: Document, transcript of taped interview of Ted Spurling Sr. by Jane Moran Porter, 17 Nov 2001, 16 loose sheets, some with handwritten corrections. Envelope & short note from Hugh Dwelley also included.
Memorandum of the June 23, 2009 meeting at Acadia National Park Headquarters in order to decline the offer of purchasing the lighthouse located on Baker's Island.
Description: Memorandum of the June 23, 2009 meeting at Acadia National Park Headquarters in order to decline the offer of purchasing the lighthouse located on Baker's Island.
Instruction sheet, immersion suit donning, found 25 Aug 2002 on shore near, and presumed to be from, the wreck of the Donbhe, which occurred 5 Mar 2002
Description: Instruction sheet, immersion suit donning, found 25 Aug 2002 on shore near, and presumed to be from, the wreck of the Donbhe, which occurred 5 Mar 2002
Document, program list of creative works by Gretchen Westphal, and a short biography "What I Did With My Lawn Mowing Money", for her exhibit at the GCI Library, 5 July 2009
Description: Document, program list of creative works by Gretchen Westphal, and a short biography "What I Did With My Lawn Mowing Money", for her exhibit at the GCI Library, 5 July 2009
Playbill and ticket for "The Sabbatus Extinction" as produced by the Red Hand Collective in 2005. Matt Nelson, grandson of Hazel Peterson and "Snooks" Philman Peterson performed as Gunther Sabbatus in the show
Description: Playbill and ticket for "The Sabbatus Extinction" as produced by the Red Hand Collective in 2005. Matt Nelson, grandson of Hazel Peterson and "Snooks" Philman Peterson performed as Gunther Sabbatus in the show
Emily B. Newell & Robert A. Howell, Jr. (wedding brochure) dated September 13, 2008 on Great Cranberry Island. Music played by Sally Bloom, Greeting by Minister Rob Benson, Scripture Readings by Jennifer S. Moser and Edward J. McNeenney. Brother and Best Man was John W. Robertson-Howell and Maid of Honor was Hattie Beth O'Neill. (Item #1596a is the other side of the item #1596)
Description: Emily B. Newell & Robert A. Howell, Jr. (wedding brochure) dated September 13, 2008 on Great Cranberry Island. Music played by Sally Bloom, Greeting by Minister Rob Benson, Scripture Readings by Jennifer S. Moser and Edward J. McNeenney. Brother and Best Man was John W. Robertson-Howell and Maid of Honor was Hattie Beth O'Neill. (Item #1596a is the other side of the item #1596)
Memorial service program for Elizabeth Hartley (b 27 Nov 1914, d 30 Mar 2009), held at the Great Cranberry Congregational Church, 12 Aug 2009. Transcribed.
Description: Memorial service program for Elizabeth Hartley (b 27 Nov 1914, d 30 Mar 2009), held at the Great Cranberry Congregational Church, 12 Aug 2009. Transcribed.