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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 1000.0.1601 | Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967) |
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| Post card, The Manset Waterfront is a busy Yachting Center, Across the harbor is the Waterfront of Southwest Harbor, Maine. Western Mountain and Beach Mountain are beyond Southwest Harbor. Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967) Item # 1601a is the other side of this post card. | 
Description: Post card, The Manset Waterfront is a busy Yachting Center, Across the harbor is the Waterfront of Southwest Harbor, Maine. Western Mountain and Beach Mountain are beyond Southwest Harbor. Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967) Item # 1601a is the other side of this post card. |
| 2014.509.3000 | "American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." |
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| "American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire." | 
Description: "American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire." [show more] |
| 2011.197.1569 | Beal and Bunker Dock with restaurant |
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| Photo, Beal and Bunker Dock with Restaurant 1960s | 
Description: Photo, Beal and Bunker Dock with Restaurant 1960s |
| 2014.521.3013 | Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Birth. |
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| Birth Certificate for Clarence Chamberlin. Born on August 31, 1903 to Charles and Maude Chamberlin. The certificate was issued 64 years after the birth of Clarence's birth. | 
Description: Birth Certificate for Clarence Chamberlin. Born on August 31, 1903 to Charles and Maude Chamberlin. The certificate was issued 64 years after the birth of Clarence's birth. |
| 1000.0.1021 | Charles Rice rowing |
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| Image, printed for exhibit. Charles Rice rowing up to the town dock sometime in the 1960s | 
Description: Image, printed for exhibit. Charles Rice rowing up to the town dock sometime in the 1960s |
| 1000.2.2 | Cranberry Club Invitation |
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| Invitation, Cranberry Club 75th. Anniversary (1969) | |
| 1000.0.970 | Cranberry Cove restaurant view |
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| Photo taken from the porch of the Cranberry Cove Restaurant showing a planter tub in the front. First boat on the left is the Island Queen, the Island Queen was run 1963-1973 as the year round mail boat. This photo was taken during that time frame. | 
Description: Photo taken from the porch of the Cranberry Cove Restaurant showing a planter tub in the front. First boat on the left is the Island Queen, the Island Queen was run 1963-1973 as the year round mail boat. This photo was taken during that time frame. |
| 2019.427.2771 | Douglas and Donald Macfarlan doctors |
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| Douglas and Donald Macfarlan, cover page from Philadelphia Medicine, A Century of Service, Volume 57, No. 22, June 2, 1961. Caption: "The red brick building at 1805 Chestnut Street has been a doctor’s office for ninety-one years. Malcom Macfarlan (1841-1921), a young Scottish immigrant, graduate of Yale and regimental medical officer with the 6th Maine Cavalry in the Alabama campaign (Civil War), came to Philadelphia with his bride, set up his office on Chestnut Street and proceeded to raise a family. Malcom’s two braw bairns, Donald, now 76, and Douglas, now 74, are shown on our cover this week examining the certificate of appreciation given each of them on May 10, 1961 by admiring fellow-practioners. They, with thirty-five other kindred spirits (see page 675), were honored for having practiced medicine in Philadelphia for fifty long years." (Douglas Macfarlan was Michael J. Macfarlan's father shown with his brother Donald. The Macfarlans purchased the historic Preble house on GCI from Louise Marr.) | 
Description: Douglas and Donald Macfarlan, cover page from Philadelphia Medicine, A Century of Service, Volume 57, No. 22, June 2, 1961. Caption: "The red brick building at 1805 Chestnut Street has been a doctor’s office for ninety-one years. Malcom Macfarlan (1841-1921), a young Scottish immigrant, graduate of Yale and regimental medical officer with the 6th Maine Cavalry in the Alabama campaign (Civil War), came to Philadelphia with his bride, set up his office on Chestnut Street and proceeded to raise a family. Malcom’s two braw bairns, Donald, now 76, and Douglas, now 74, are shown on our cover this week examining the certificate of appreciation given each of them on May 10, 1961 by admiring fellow-practioners. They, with thirty-five other kindred spirits (see page 675), were honored for having practiced medicine in Philadelphia for fifty long years." (Douglas Macfarlan was Michael J. Macfarlan's father shown with his brother Donald. The Macfarlans purchased the historic Preble house on GCI from Louise Marr.) [show more] |
| 2019.427.2808 | Douglas Macfarlan Research and manuscript |
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| Green notebook of Douglas Macfarlan (Michael J. "Mickey" Macfarlan's’ father) research labelled "William Bingham’s Maine Lands with biographical notes on Bingham, John Black, Col. Cobb, Baring Bros., Ashburton, Genl James Swagt [sp?]. Notebook also contains A= typewritten copy of Downeast Magazine 1966 Bingham Estate. B=Three seemingly unrelated newspaper clippings. C= An envelope with documents “The Engagement between the “Constitution” and the “Guerriere” Aug 19, 1812 (six pages) with transcription and a copy of "general orders (four pages) with note "turn this envelope up and over to get the ins. copy.” And D = A title page and lengthy manuscript: “Voyages of Discovery of the North Atlantic Coast by Douglas Macfarlan” with red Viking ship picture. | 
Description: Green notebook of Douglas Macfarlan (Michael J. "Mickey" Macfarlan's’ father) research labelled "William Bingham’s Maine Lands with biographical notes on Bingham, John Black, Col. Cobb, Baring Bros., Ashburton, Genl James Swagt [sp?]. Notebook also contains A= typewritten copy of Downeast Magazine 1966 Bingham Estate. B=Three seemingly unrelated newspaper clippings. C= An envelope with documents “The Engagement between the “Constitution” and the “Guerriere” Aug 19, 1812 (six pages) with transcription and a copy of "general orders (four pages) with note "turn this envelope up and over to get the ins. copy.” And D = A title page and lengthy manuscript: “Voyages of Discovery of the North Atlantic Coast by Douglas Macfarlan” with red Viking ship picture. [show more] |
| 2014.510.3001 | "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" |
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| "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. | 
Description: "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. [show more] |
| 2010.152.1205 | Envelope to Mrs. Doris P. McSorley |
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| Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT. | 
Description: Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT. |
| 2011.148.1107 | Gaile Colby with family and friends |
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| Photo of Gaile Colby ca. with family and friends c. 1969: l-r are Gaile, Lauren Gray (friend of family), Royal (Tinker) Colby, and in front l-r are Rhonda and Blair Colby. | 
Description: Photo of Gaile Colby ca. with family and friends c. 1969: l-r are Gaile, Lauren Gray (friend of family), Royal (Tinker) Colby, and in front l-r are Rhonda and Blair Colby. |
| 2013.246.2759 | Letter from Horace Bunker to Frances [Spurling?] |
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| Letter from Horace Edgar Bunker (age 94) to his cousin Frances (Spurling?) written in 1960, transcribed; their grandmother was Abigail Cobb Hadlock Preble. He relates Spurling/Bunker/Preble family genealogy | 
Description: Letter from Horace Edgar Bunker (age 94) to his cousin Frances (Spurling?) written in 1960, transcribed; their grandmother was Abigail Cobb Hadlock Preble. He relates Spurling/Bunker/Preble family genealogy |
| 2019.435.2438 | Lindon "Tud" Bunker and Michael J. (Mickey) Macfarlan |
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| Lindon Bunker (with unusual cigarette) and Michael J. (Mickey) Macfarlan (with pipe) in suits. Mid-late 1960s. | 
Description: Lindon Bunker (with unusual cigarette) and Michael J. (Mickey) Macfarlan (with pipe) in suits. Mid-late 1960s. |
| 2013.246.2352 | Loading the mail boat ferry |
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| Wilfred Bunker (about age 43) receives cargo on stern of the Island Queen. "Mail Route - Men at Southwest Harbor load mail for delivery at Cranberry Island and Islesford." Photo shows the mail boat at the Lower Town Dock in Southwest Harbor. Photo for newspaper by L. Spiker. The Island Queen was built in 1963. Beal & Bunker moved operations to Northeast Harbor in 1972. | 
Description: Wilfred Bunker (about age 43) receives cargo on stern of the Island Queen. "Mail Route - Men at Southwest Harbor load mail for delivery at Cranberry Island and Islesford." Photo shows the mail boat at the Lower Town Dock in Southwest Harbor. Photo for newspaper by L. Spiker. The Island Queen was built in 1963. Beal & Bunker moved operations to Northeast Harbor in 1972. |
| 2014.512.3003 | "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." |
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| "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." | 
Description: "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." [show more] |
| 2014.515.3007 | "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." |
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| "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. | 
Description: "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. [show more] |
| 2013.490.2977 | Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha. |
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| Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. | 
Description: Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. [show more] |
| 2013.489.2976 | Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings" |
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| A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. | 
Description: A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. [show more] |
| 1000.0.1486 | Paul Peterson and Hazel (Stanley) Peterson |
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| Photo, Paul Peterson and Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-1965. Beal and Bunker Speedboat "Rogue" | 
Description: Photo, Paul Peterson and Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-1965. Beal and Bunker Speedboat "Rogue" |
| 2011.151.1148 | Photo Lindon H. 'Tud' Bunker on Matinicus |
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| Photo, Lindon H. 'Tud' Bunker on Matinicus, holding 'Broadway and 42nd Street' intersection sign. Dated 1967. | 
Description: Photo, Lindon H. 'Tud' Bunker on Matinicus, holding 'Broadway and 42nd Street' intersection sign. Dated 1967. |
| 2019.427.2820 | Photos of GCI people and places |
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| Collection of photos from Mickey Macfarlan. A= an 8'x10' b&w print of John McDonald dancing with unk woman by Freeman cottage barn. McDonald summered for many years in what is now Robin Freeman's cottage across from the Preble/Macfarlan house. B= 8"x10" color print of Western Way bell buoy on cloudy day with mountains in background. C= Snapshot photos of Mickey Macfarlan clearing trees on his property perhaps 1963. D= Snapshot photos of Macfarlan house exterior perhaps 1963. E= several snapshot photos: Tud Bunker, Mickey Macfarlan with shotgun and one other person Feb 1969. Murch house in the snow 1986. GCI Town Dock in winter with mountains. Unk dock (perhaps Frenchboro) in summer. | 
Description: Collection of photos from Mickey Macfarlan. A= an 8'x10' b&w print of John McDonald dancing with unk woman by Freeman cottage barn. McDonald summered for many years in what is now Robin Freeman's cottage across from the Preble/Macfarlan house. B= 8"x10" color print of Western Way bell buoy on cloudy day with mountains in background. C= Snapshot photos of Mickey Macfarlan clearing trees on his property perhaps 1963. D= Snapshot photos of Macfarlan house exterior perhaps 1963. E= several snapshot photos: Tud Bunker, Mickey Macfarlan with shotgun and one other person Feb 1969. Murch house in the snow 1986. GCI Town Dock in winter with mountains. Unk dock (perhaps Frenchboro) in summer. [show more] |
| 2011.151.1150 | Photos of Keith Wedge, Sr. asleep under Macfarlan's woodstove |
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| Photos. Collection, two photos of Keith Wedge, Sr. asleep under Michael D. 'Mickey' Macfarlan's woodstove, named "Dudley". Dated March 1964. A-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair fully visible in background; B-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair partially visible in background. | 
Description: Photos. Collection, two photos of Keith Wedge, Sr. asleep under Michael D. 'Mickey' Macfarlan's woodstove, named "Dudley". Dated March 1964. A-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair fully visible in background; B-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair partially visible in background. |
| 2011.151.1145 | Photos of winter of 1965 |
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| Photos. Collection of four photos from winter of 1965, showing snow on the main road: A-woman pulling child on sleigh away from camera (toward town dock), and in background, man plowing snow toward camera with small green bulldozer; B-same scene but camera is closer to womand and child, and plower is also closer; C-man with bulldozer goes off to the side (quite close to the camera) to let a dark Buick pass; D-the house of Elton "Buster" and Doris Rice, porch covered in snow, with a two-story water tower next to it. | 
Description: Photos. Collection of four photos from winter of 1965, showing snow on the main road: A-woman pulling child on sleigh away from camera (toward town dock), and in background, man plowing snow toward camera with small green bulldozer; B-same scene but camera is closer to womand and child, and plower is also closer; C-man with bulldozer goes off to the side (quite close to the camera) to let a dark Buick pass; D-the house of Elton "Buster" and Doris Rice, porch covered in snow, with a two-story water tower next to it. [show more] |
| 2012.204.1687 | Port Hole Restaurant 1960 |
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| Photo, Port Hole Restaurant, Beal & Bunker Dock, June 1960- Leona McAllister | 
Description: Photo, Port Hole Restaurant, Beal & Bunker Dock, June 1960- Leona McAllister |
