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1000.0.1037Bible (1873) belonging to Carrie Richardson with genealogy.
  • Publication, Book
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Book, The Holy Bible from 1873 in poor condition. Belonged to Carrie Richardson. The GCIHS wrote and directed a play about Carrie Richardson which can be found on DVD in the museum. Carrie Richardson was able to navigate a boat by celestial navigation, she lived down in what is now the Heliker LaHotan foundation. Her husband Meltiah Richardson committed suicide, he tied cod weights around himself and jumped off the dock. Geneaological records that seem to have little relevance can be found tucked into the Bible.
Bible (1873) belonging to Carrie Richardson with genealogy.
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1037   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Date:
  • 1873
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Book, The Holy Bible from 1873 in poor condition. Belonged to Carrie Richardson. The GCIHS wrote and directed a play about Carrie Richardson which can be found on DVD in the museum. Carrie Richardson was able to navigate a boat by celestial navigation, she lived down in what is now the Heliker LaHotan foundation. Her husband Meltiah Richardson committed suicide, he tied cod weights around himself and jumped off the dock. Geneaological records that seem to have little relevance can be found tucked into the Bible. [show more]
1000.0.1049Collection of Hamor family information
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
Collection, Hamor info 1049a-b. (a) Newspaper clipping from November 1971 Maine Life Newspaper article titled "The 'Hamor House' on Cranberry Island" written by Ethel Galbraith article mentions Sadie Hamor, John Hamor, and their sons Hillard and Shirley Hamor. (b) Envelope and stationary from the "Hamor House" with Sadie Hamor's name position and the address of the "Hamor House" printed on both.
Collection of Hamor family information
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1049   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection, Hamor info 1049a-b. (a) Newspaper clipping from November 1971 Maine Life Newspaper article titled "The 'Hamor House' on Cranberry Island" written by Ethel Galbraith article mentions Sadie Hamor, John Hamor, and their sons Hillard and Shirley Hamor. (b) Envelope and stationary from the "Hamor House" with Sadie Hamor's name position and the address of the "Hamor House" printed on both.
1000.0.1098Collection of Rachel Field's Hitty Preble materials
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Collection of Rachel Field/Hitty items, 1098a-g. (a) News article "Hitty Comes Home" Bar Harbor Times May 27, 2004. (b) News article "Children's books Include Rachel Field favorite" Mount Desert Islander May 18, 2006. Apparently, "Grace for an Island Meal" was her favorite. (c) 3 different printed copies of "Big Hitty" postcards. (d) Two-page genealogy "The Field Family of Stockbridge in the 1800s" covering 1781-1942, and ending with the death of Rachel Field. (e) Two writings by Rachel Field. "A Valentine for Old Dolls" and "Acceptance Paper", which she read after winning the Newbery Medal for "Hitty" in 1030. (f) Article by the Macmillan Company "Dorothy P. Lathrop" illustrator of Rachel Field's works. (g) Article from COMPASS, Aug 31, 2006, "Do You Know Who Hitty Is? If So, We've Got a Weekend for You", with announcement of "All this and Hitty too: a doll, a book, a seminar" held in Stockbridge, MA September 15-17, 2006. Also one-page "Looking Back at Hitty's Second Hundred Years" a talk by Margaret Chang, Delivered at the "all this and Hitty Too" Seminar of the Stockbridge Library Assocition, September 16, 2006. Actually, items d-g probably were all distributed at this seminar
Collection of Rachel Field's Hitty Preble materials
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1098   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection of Rachel Field/Hitty items, 1098a-g. (a) News article "Hitty Comes Home" Bar Harbor Times May 27, 2004. (b) News article "Children's books Include Rachel Field favorite" Mount Desert Islander May 18, 2006. Apparently, "Grace for an Island Meal" was her favorite. (c) 3 different printed copies of "Big Hitty" postcards. (d) Two-page genealogy "The Field Family of Stockbridge in the 1800s" covering 1781-1942, and ending with the death of Rachel Field. (e) Two writings by Rachel Field. "A Valentine for Old Dolls" and "Acceptance Paper", which she read after winning the Newbery Medal for "Hitty" in 1030. (f) Article by the Macmillan Company "Dorothy P. Lathrop" illustrator of Rachel Field's works. (g) Article from COMPASS, Aug 31, 2006, "Do You Know Who Hitty Is? If So, We've Got a Weekend for You", with announcement of "All this and Hitty too: a doll, a book, a seminar" held in Stockbridge, MA September 15-17, 2006. Also one-page "Looking Back at Hitty's Second Hundred Years" a talk by Margaret Chang, Delivered at the "all this and Hitty Too" Seminar of the Stockbridge Library Assocition, September 16, 2006. Actually, items d-g probably were all distributed at this seminar [show more]
1000.0.1189Hymnal
  • Publication, Book
  • Organizations, Religious
Book, Hymnal
Hymnal
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1189   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Book, Hymnal
1000.0.128"The Gilley Family of Mount Desert"
  • Publication, Booklet
  • People
Document, "The Gilley Family of Mount Desert", by William Otis Sawtelle
"The Gilley Family of Mount Desert"
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.128   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • William Otis Sawtelle
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, "The Gilley Family of Mount Desert", by William Otis Sawtelle
1000.0.14Cranberryana booklet by Mary Frances Parkman, 1926
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Organizations, Civic
Booklet, "Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1926, about the founding of the Cranberry Club, with membership list.
Cranberryana booklet by Mary Frances Parkman, 1926
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.14   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1926
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Booklet, "Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1926, about the founding of the Cranberry Club, with membership list.
1000.0.15Memories of the Cranberry Club 1985
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Organizations, Civic
Document, 2 typewritten pages, "Some Memories of the Cranberry Club", by Elinor M. Parker, Sep 1985
Memories of the Cranberry Club 1985
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.15   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 2 typewritten pages, "Some Memories of the Cranberry Club", by Elinor M. Parker, Sep 1985
1000.0.154Ladies Benevolent Society speech
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Organizations, Civic
Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society by A.C. Preble, President, 1863 (revised version)
Ladies Benevolent Society speech
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.154   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1863
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society by A.C. Preble, President, 1863 (revised version)
1000.0.159Pilot Rules for inland waters, Atlantic and Pacific coast, Gulf of Mexico 1910
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Places
Booklet, "Pilot Rules for certain inland waters of the Atlantic and Pacific coast and of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico", about ship navigating, dated 1910
Pilot Rules for inland waters, Atlantic and Pacific coast, Gulf of Mexico 1910
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.159   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Places
Description:
Booklet, "Pilot Rules for certain inland waters of the Atlantic and Pacific coast and of the coast of the Gulf of Mexico", about ship navigating, dated 1910
1000.0.16Cranberry Club 50th Anniversary
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic
Document, photocopy, 2 typewritten pages, "The Cranberry Club 50th. Anniversary", by Mary Huntington Thompson
Cranberry Club 50th Anniversary
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.16   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, photocopy, 2 typewritten pages, "The Cranberry Club 50th. Anniversary", by Mary Huntington Thompson
1000.0.160Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters 1906
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Places
Booklet, "Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters", about ship navigating, dated 1906
Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters 1906
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.160   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Places
Description:
Booklet, "Pilot Rules for Atlantic and Pacific coast inland waters", about ship navigating, dated 1906
1000.0.1622"Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article 2008
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Newspaper clipping, "Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article in the Mount Desert Islander, dated Monday, December 25th, 2008 located on page 6, section 2. "Cranberry Isles: "The current economic downturn is on the radar of many boatbuilders in Maine. On the island of Great Cranberry, venerable boatbuilders, Newman and Gray, however, have yet to see the effects of the falling tide, due to a consistent current of customer service work. (note: item # 1622a & #1622b are the bottom portions of the newspaper page)
"Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article 2008
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1622   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Description:
Newspaper clipping, "Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article in the Mount Desert Islander, dated Monday, December 25th, 2008 located on page 6, section 2. "Cranberry Isles: "The current economic downturn is on the radar of many boatbuilders in Maine. On the island of Great Cranberry, venerable boatbuilders, Newman and Gray, however, have yet to see the effects of the falling tide, due to a consistent current of customer service work. (note: item # 1622a & #1622b are the bottom portions of the newspaper page) [show more]
1000.0.172Appreciation of Carl Nelson from Boston Globe
  • Publication, Clipping
  • People
Newspaper clipping, Appreciation of Carl Nelson, from Boston Globe
Appreciation of Carl Nelson from Boston Globe
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.172   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Newspaper clipping, Appreciation of Carl Nelson, from Boston Globe
1000.0.22Newspaper clippings about island life
  • Publication, Clipping
  • People
Newspaper clippings about island life
Newspaper clippings about island life
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.22   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Newspaper clippings about island life
1000.0.24Cranberry Club memories
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Events
  • Places, Club
Document, photocopy, 7 sheets, "50th. Anniversary of the Cranberry Club", by Eufrasia A.W. Tucker
Cranberry Club memories
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.24   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Events
  • Places, Club
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, photocopy, 7 sheets, "50th. Anniversary of the Cranberry Club", by Eufrasia A.W. Tucker
1000.0.251"The Subway Sailors Who Saved New York", 1944
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Vessels, Naval Vessel
Newspaper clipping, "The Subway Sailors Who Saved New York", Saturday Evening Post 13 May 1944, about John Stanley being decorated for bravery aboard blazing ammunition ship. (3 pages)
"The Subway Sailors Who Saved New York", 1944
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.251   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Vessels, Naval Vessel
Description:
Newspaper clipping, "The Subway Sailors Who Saved New York", Saturday Evening Post 13 May 1944, about John Stanley being decorated for bravery aboard blazing ammunition ship. (3 pages)
1000.0.50Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Organizations, Civic
Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1863 (first draft)
Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.50   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1863
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1863 (first draft)
1000.0.51Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Organizations, Civic
Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1864
Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.51   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1864
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1864
1000.0.52Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
  • Organizations, Civic
Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1865
Speech to Ladies Benevolent Society
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.52   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Speech
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1865
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Speech, to Ladies Benevolent Society, by A.C. Preble, President, 1865
1000.0.564Poem about Grandfather Preble's house (or is this the old Spurling house?)
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Document, both sides of 1 typewritten sheet, poem "Grandfather's House" (inscribed to Uncle Enoch) by E.T. Preble, Chicago, 1 Jan 1900.
Poem about Grandfather Preble's house (or is this the old Spurling house?)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.564   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
Subject:
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Date:
  • 1900
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, both sides of 1 typewritten sheet, poem "Grandfather's House" (inscribed to Uncle Enoch) by E.T. Preble, Chicago, 1 Jan 1900.
1000.0.565Poem: Beautiful Isle by the old open sea
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Places, Island
Document, both sides of 1 typewritten sheet, poem composed by ELP for Mrs. CMR (Carrie M. Richardson?) to recite at a concert Oct 1895 in the old Union Meeting House. First line: "Beautiful Isle by the old open sea"
Poem: Beautiful Isle by the old open sea
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.565   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1895
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, both sides of 1 typewritten sheet, poem composed by ELP for Mrs. CMR (Carrie M. Richardson?) to recite at a concert Oct 1895 in the old Union Meeting House. First line: "Beautiful Isle by the old open sea"
1000.0.566Poem: I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea"
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
  • Places, Island
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, poem "I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea"
Poem: I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea"
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.566   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Poem
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, poem "I Like a Window Looking Out Upon the Sea"
1000.0.569"Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker 1971
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Businesses, Other Business
Newspaper complete page, Ellsworth American 1 Jul 1971, "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker. About the Hadlock family, Capt. Sam Hadlock, Jr., with photos of Arthur Spurling, the old Ben Spurling house, Islesford Museum, Old Wm. Preble House, Church.
"Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker 1971
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.569   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Description:
Newspaper complete page, Ellsworth American 1 Jul 1971, "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker. About the Hadlock family, Capt. Sam Hadlock, Jr., with photos of Arthur Spurling, the old Ben Spurling house, Islesford Museum, Old Wm. Preble House, Church.
1000.0.586"God's Tugboat - Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" 1949
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Vessels, Service Vessel
Newspaper page with article "God's Tugboat - News for the Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" by Edith Drury, about activities of the Seacoast Mission, with photo of Capt. Bert Stanley. From Maine Coast Fisherman, Oct 1949.
"God's Tugboat - Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" 1949
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.586   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Vessels, Service Vessel
Description:
Newspaper page with article "God's Tugboat - News for the Seacoast Mission boat Sunbeam" by Edith Drury, about activities of the Seacoast Mission, with photo of Capt. Bert Stanley. From Maine Coast Fisherman, Oct 1949.
1000.0.607"Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Organizations, Civic
Booklet, "Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944, about the founding of the Cranberry Club, with membership list. Appears to be reprint of 1926 edition, item 14, but with memberhip list updated to 1944, and with date of membership included.
"Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.607   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Description:
Booklet, "Cranberryana" by Mary Frances Parkman, 1944, about the founding of the Cranberry Club, with membership list. Appears to be reprint of 1926 edition, item 14, but with memberhip list updated to 1944, and with date of membership included.