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2022.600.3093"A Capsule History of Mt. Desert Island."
  • Document, Oral History
  • Places, Island
A written down history of Mt. Desert and all of the surrounding harbors. This history mentions the Native Americans who used to travel out to the islands in the summer. IT also mentions Jackson lab and Acadia National Park.
"A Capsule History of Mt. Desert Island."
Catalogue #:
  • 2022.600.3093   
Type:
  • Document, Oral History
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A written down history of Mt. Desert and all of the surrounding harbors. This history mentions the Native Americans who used to travel out to the islands in the summer. IT also mentions Jackson lab and Acadia National Park.
1000.7.11A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer
  • Publication, Book
  • Places, Town
Booklet, "A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island" published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer, Bar Harbor, ca. 1903-1905, with 66 b&w photos, and several ads
A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.11   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1903
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Booklet, "A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island" published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer, Bar Harbor, ca. 1903-1905, with 66 b&w photos, and several ads
1000.0.1601Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967)
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places, Harbor
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.
Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1601   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Places, Harbor
Date:
  • 1962
Materials:
  • Paper
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.
2016.349.2114American Coast Pilot book 1854 purchased by Meltiah Richardson 1866
  • Publication, Book
  • Places
Book. The American Coast Pilot containing directions for the Principal Harbors, Capes and Headlands on the Coasts of North and South America, etc. by Edmund M. Blunt, Seventeenth Edition by E. & G. W. Blunt, New York, May 1854. 678 pages including fold-out charts. Size: 6" x 9.75" x 3.5". Book is covered with loose tan canvas cloth hand stitched to keep it on the front and back covers. Inside the front cover, under the cloth cover flap is written: "Capt Nathan King 1854 bought book of East Trenton Maine." With several other pencil notations on first four pages. First one states: "Purchased this book from the Lewis Stanley Estate (Less White S. West Harbor) and paid $1.00 for same - Mrs. Mary Alice White, Cranberry Isles, ME June 18th, 1957." Second states: "Purchased of Capt. Nathan King Dec 20th 1866, M. J. Richardson." Third states: "This book belonged to Carrie (Stanley) Richardson daughter of Enoch B. Stanley and her son was Charles (Peter) Richardson Cranberry Isles, Maine." (This third note seems to be in the same handwriting as the first note by Mary Alice White.) There are several other notations, calculations, and also newspaper clippings pertaining to new lighthouses on the first several pages and the last two pages. Other notations:" Feb 23 1867 6 days out from NY bound for [Goanives?] St. Demingo Latt 27.45." "26th Jan 1867, 4 days out from Boston made Bermuda." "Wreck bears from Light Boat on [Cifs?] Rip WNW dist 3 or 4 miles." "May 5th 1872: Passed Hole in the Wall Fourteen days out from Portland. Made Moro Light Havana Sixteen days out from Portland." "Jan 25th [18]77, five days out from NY Latt 31:20 71:47 bound to [Havana?] made [Abeo?] light [five?] days out from NY." One newspaper clipping with header "Exports" includes mention of the schooner C. F. Young -449 box shooks. (GCIHS has a receipt for Meltiah carrying sugar aboard the Young.) Scans of notations made.
American Coast Pilot book 1854 purchased by Meltiah Richardson 1866
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.349.2114   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1854
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 6" x 9.75" x 3.5"
Description:
Book. The American Coast Pilot containing directions for the Principal Harbors, Capes and Headlands on the Coasts of North and South America, etc. by Edmund M. Blunt, Seventeenth Edition by E. & G. W. Blunt, New York, May 1854. 678 pages including fold-out charts. Size: 6" x 9.75" x 3.5". Book is covered with loose tan canvas cloth hand stitched to keep it on the front and back covers. Inside the front cover, under the cloth cover flap is written: "Capt Nathan King 1854 bought book of East Trenton Maine." With several other pencil notations on first four pages. First one states: "Purchased this book from the Lewis Stanley Estate (Less White S. West Harbor) and paid $1.00 for same - Mrs. Mary Alice White, Cranberry Isles, ME June 18th, 1957." Second states: "Purchased of Capt. Nathan King Dec 20th 1866, M. J. Richardson." Third states: "This book belonged to Carrie (Stanley) Richardson daughter of Enoch B. Stanley and her son was Charles (Peter) Richardson Cranberry Isles, Maine." (This third note seems to be in the same handwriting as the first note by Mary Alice White.) There are several other notations, calculations, and also newspaper clippings pertaining to new lighthouses on the first several pages and the last two pages. Other notations:" Feb 23 1867 6 days out from NY bound for [Goanives?] St. Demingo Latt 27.45." "26th Jan 1867, 4 days out from Boston made Bermuda." "Wreck bears from Light Boat on [Cifs?] Rip WNW dist 3 or 4 miles." "May 5th 1872: Passed Hole in the Wall Fourteen days out from Portland. Made Moro Light Havana Sixteen days out from Portland." "Jan 25th [18]77, five days out from NY Latt 31:20 71:47 bound to [Havana?] made [Abeo?] light [five?] days out from NY." One newspaper clipping with header "Exports" includes mention of the schooner C. F. Young -449 box shooks. (GCIHS has a receipt for Meltiah carrying sugar aboard the Young.) Scans of notations made. [show more]
2021.587.3080Annual Report 1972
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
 The Annual report for Cranberry Isles for the year 1972. This booklet has writing on the front of it.
Annual Report 1972
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.587.3080   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1972
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
The Annual report for Cranberry Isles for the year 1972. This booklet has writing on the front of it.
2021.586.3079Annual Report 1975.
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
The Annual report of Cranberry Island in 1975. These reports typically mentions town funds, road maintenance, and many other things to do with the town.
Annual Report 1975.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.586.3079   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1975
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
The Annual report of Cranberry Island in 1975. These reports typically mentions town funds, road maintenance, and many other things to do with the town.
2021.588.3081Annual Report 1985
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
Town report for Cranberry Isles. This town report was mailed to Louise Marr who was a long time resident of Cranberry Island. Town reports were typically used to inform residents about maintenance and the things being done on their island.
Annual Report 1985
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.588.3081   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1985
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Town report for Cranberry Isles. This town report was mailed to Louise Marr who was a long time resident of Cranberry Island. Town reports were typically used to inform residents about maintenance and the things being done on their island.
2021.456.2917Annual report for the town of Cranberry Isles, ME.
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
An annual report for the town for Cranberry Isles, ME. This report includes a list of taxpayers, the amount of money going to wharfs, and also snow labor costs.
Annual report for the town of Cranberry Isles, ME.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2917   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1931
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
An annual report for the town for Cranberry Isles, ME. This report includes a list of taxpayers, the amount of money going to wharfs, and also snow labor costs.
2022.592.3085Barb Fernald on the Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Places, Town
A newspaper clipping of Barb Fernalds segment called "Cranberry Isles." This segment was used as an update about what was happening on the Cranberry Isles for that week. This segment talks about boat wreck removal, track races in Bar Harbor, and many other things pertaining to Cranberry Isles.
Barb Fernald on the Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 2022.592.3085   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Creator:
  • Barb Fernald
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A newspaper clipping of Barb Fernalds segment called "Cranberry Isles." This segment was used as an update about what was happening on the Cranberry Isles for that week. This segment talks about boat wreck removal, track races in Bar Harbor, and many other things pertaining to Cranberry Isles.
1000.27.922Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Places
Carter's Real Estate listing from 2005 detailing Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.922   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
Subject:
  • Places
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Carter's Real Estate listing from 2005 detailing Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
2002.20.40Bear Island becomes part of Town of Cranberry Isles
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Places, Town
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, copy of Maine State Bill Proposal, Bear Island to be annexed to Cranberry Isles, 14 June 1849. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed: State of Maine/In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. An Act to set off Bear Island in the town of Mt Desert and annex the same to Cranberry Isles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, as follows: From and after the passage of this act, "Bear Island," in the town of Mount Desert is hereby set off from that town and annexed to the town of Cranberry Isles. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1849. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Samuel Belcher, Speaker. In Senate, June 12, 1849. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. William Tripp, President. June 13, 1849. Approved. John W. Dana
Bear Island becomes part of Town of Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.20.40   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1849
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, copy of Maine State Bill Proposal, Bear Island to be annexed to Cranberry Isles, 14 June 1849. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed: State of Maine/In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. An Act to set off Bear Island in the town of Mt Desert and annex the same to Cranberry Isles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, as follows: From and after the passage of this act, "Bear Island," in the town of Mount Desert is hereby set off from that town and annexed to the town of Cranberry Isles. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1849. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Samuel Belcher, Speaker. In Senate, June 12, 1849. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. William Tripp, President. June 13, 1849. Approved. John W. Dana [show more]
1000.0.1599Bear Island postcard
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places
Post card, Bear Island Light (date unknown), southeast of the entrance to Northeast Harbor, Maine, was established in 1839 and rebuilt in 1889. The Flashing White Light is 100 feet above water. The entrance to Seal Harbor is at the extreme right. Aerial photo by A.D. Phillips. Note: Item #1599a is the other side of post card.
Bear Island postcard
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1599   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Places
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Post card, Bear Island Light (date unknown), southeast of the entrance to Northeast Harbor, Maine, was established in 1839 and rebuilt in 1889. The Flashing White Light is 100 feet above water. The entrance to Seal Harbor is at the extreme right. Aerial photo by A.D. Phillips. Note: Item #1599a is the other side of post card.
1000.0.1484Boats at the ready in Northeast Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places
 Rock End Dock in Northeast Harbor (a.k.a. today as "the Fleet")
Boats at the ready in Northeast Harbor
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1484   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Rock End Dock in Northeast Harbor (a.k.a. today as "the Fleet")
1000.27.662Ceremonial Ribbon
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Events
  • Places, Harbor
Artifact, ribbon from ribbon cutting ceremony 15 May 2003 at Manset.
Ceremonial Ribbon
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.662   
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
Subject:
  • Events
  • Places, Harbor
Date:
  • 2003
Materials:
  • Fabric
Description:
Artifact, ribbon from ribbon cutting ceremony 15 May 2003 at Manset.
1000.137.1073Coastal View from Murch house
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Shore
Photo, framed, picture taken from the Murch's looking toward Northeast Harbor. Fish Point on the right.
Coastal View from Murch house
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.137.1073   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Shore
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, framed, picture taken from the Murch's looking toward Northeast Harbor. Fish Point on the right.
2016.333.2098Colby Atlas of Hancock County Maine 1881
  • Map
  • Places
Book. Colby Atlas of Hancock County Maine 1881. Donor inherited it from his Great Grandfather, Calvin Whitney, with various inscriptions on front and rear pages with dates 1882, 1884, and 1889 with Calvin Whitney's town indicated variously as Jonesboro and Jonesborough in Washington County, ME. Full title: Atlas of Hancock County Maine, Compiled and Published under the direction of Geo. N. Colby, by S. F. Colby & Co., Drawn from Official Plans, U. S. Cost Survey Charts, and Actual Surveys by H. E. Halfpenny & J. H. Stuart, Ellsworth, ME 1881. Engraved by Wm Bracher 27 So. 6th St. Phila, Printed by F. Bourquin 31 So. 6th St. Phila. Assistants: C. E. Williams, B. T. Sowle, Atty at Law. Capt. N. H. Higgins & L. B. Wyman, C. E. All 96 pages of book are present, all color map plates are in tact. Pages 52 & 53 are [intentionally] blank, but it appears some printed material may once have between those pages as both pages have brown staining across them. Some stains and foxing throughout, binding worn, covers stained and frayed.
Colby Atlas of Hancock County Maine 1881
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.333.2098   
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Places
Creator:
  • H. E. Halfpenny & J. H. Stuart
Date:
  • 1881
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 14.5" W x 17.5 L x 3/4" H
Description:
Book. Colby Atlas of Hancock County Maine 1881. Donor inherited it from his Great Grandfather, Calvin Whitney, with various inscriptions on front and rear pages with dates 1882, 1884, and 1889 with Calvin Whitney's town indicated variously as Jonesboro and Jonesborough in Washington County, ME. Full title: Atlas of Hancock County Maine, Compiled and Published under the direction of Geo. N. Colby, by S. F. Colby & Co., Drawn from Official Plans, U. S. Cost Survey Charts, and Actual Surveys by H. E. Halfpenny & J. H. Stuart, Ellsworth, ME 1881. Engraved by Wm Bracher 27 So. 6th St. Phila, Printed by F. Bourquin 31 So. 6th St. Phila. Assistants: C. E. Williams, B. T. Sowle, Atty at Law. Capt. N. H. Higgins & L. B. Wyman, C. E. All 96 pages of book are present, all color map plates are in tact. Pages 52 & 53 are [intentionally] blank, but it appears some printed material may once have between those pages as both pages have brown staining across them. Some stains and foxing throughout, binding worn, covers stained and frayed. [show more]
2000.132.1051Collection of photos of Cranberry Isles scenes and people
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Places, Shore
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
Photos, 1051a-u. (a) 3 photos of the town dock from different perspectives. (b) 5 photos of Lee Klausky and Lovie Klausky. (c) Preble Beach. (d) Spurling Point. (e) Hamor Beach, now the Oppenheimer's. (f) Ida Higgins. (g) Ida Higgins. (h) Three people walking towards Lew Stanley's (Now Heliker LaHotan) to go clamming in The Pool. (i) "Hauling Boats" in front of what is now Wini Smart's house. (j) From Cranberry Island looking to Seal Harbor. (k) Jennie Antonson sitting on the front of what is now Gaile Colby's home. (l) Sherwin and Lucille Stanley as young children. (m) Three people going on a picnic from left to right: unknown, Ida Higgins, Dorothy Higgins. (n) Inscribed "Captain George Lagoutt (sp?) and friend" no one at archive meeting knew either or their relationship to the island. (o) The old Ladies Aid Barn (Now Janice Murch's chicken coop) at fair time in August. (p) Unknown woman. (q) Unknown woman. (r) Mary Stanley, wife of Gilman Stanley, and daughter of Mr & Mrs Asa Stanley. (s) May Stanley. (t) Sherwin Stanley (sp?). (u) Preble Beach.
Collection of photos of Cranberry Isles scenes and people
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.132.1051   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Shore
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photos, 1051a-u. (a) 3 photos of the town dock from different perspectives. (b) 5 photos of Lee Klausky and Lovie Klausky. (c) Preble Beach. (d) Spurling Point. (e) Hamor Beach, now the Oppenheimer's. (f) Ida Higgins. (g) Ida Higgins. (h) Three people walking towards Lew Stanley's (Now Heliker LaHotan) to go clamming in The Pool. (i) "Hauling Boats" in front of what is now Wini Smart's house. (j) From Cranberry Island looking to Seal Harbor. (k) Jennie Antonson sitting on the front of what is now Gaile Colby's home. (l) Sherwin and Lucille Stanley as young children. (m) Three people going on a picnic from left to right: unknown, Ida Higgins, Dorothy Higgins. (n) Inscribed "Captain George Lagoutt (sp?) and friend" no one at archive meeting knew either or their relationship to the island. (o) The old Ladies Aid Barn (Now Janice Murch's chicken coop) at fair time in August. (p) Unknown woman. (q) Unknown woman. (r) Mary Stanley, wife of Gilman Stanley, and daughter of Mr & Mrs Asa Stanley. (s) May Stanley. (t) Sherwin Stanley (sp?). (u) Preble Beach. [show more]
1000.7.53Collection of Postcards
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places
Collection of Postcards
Collection of Postcards
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.53   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection of Postcards
1000.23.55Copies of Map of Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Book
  • Places
Map, (3 copies), Cranberry Isles, Colby's Atlas, 1881
Copies of Map of Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.23.55   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1881
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Map, (3 copies), Cranberry Isles, Colby's Atlas, 1881
1000.0.1488Cranberry Club House circa 1910
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Places, Club
Photo, Cranberry Club House circa 1910 -man in the middle of photo with cap on is Elwood Spurling, one of the ladies is Mrs. Caroline Stanley (her name is on back of actual photograph) and the rest of people are not identified. See 2011.145.1101(O) photo for ids.
Cranberry Club House circa 1910
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1488   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Club
Date:
  • 1910
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Cranberry Club House circa 1910 -man in the middle of photo with cap on is Elwood Spurling, one of the ladies is Mrs. Caroline Stanley (her name is on back of actual photograph) and the rest of people are not identified. See 2011.145.1101(O) photo for ids.
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
2003.87.645Cranberry Club Rooster Division
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Places, Club
Poster, "Cranberry Club Rooster Division", the Rooster Club (local spoof of Cranberry Club), hand-colored
Cranberry Club Rooster Division
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.645   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Places, Club
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Poster, "Cranberry Club Rooster Division", the Rooster Club (local spoof of Cranberry Club), hand-colored
1000.0.970Cranberry Cove restaurant view
  • Image, Photograph
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Places, Shore
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.
Cranberry Cove restaurant view
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.970   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Places, Shore
Date:
  • 1965
Materials:
  • Paper
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.
2011.198.1571Cranberry Island Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places
Cranberry Island Harbor
Cranberry Island Harbor
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.198.1571   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Cranberry Island Harbor
2002.85.600Cranberry Island Tennis Club documents
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
  • Places, Club
Documents relating to Cranberry Island Tennis Club 1982-1990: bylaws of 1983, list of members, rules of the court, activities, minutes of meetings, etc.
Cranberry Island Tennis Club documents
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.85.600   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
Subject:
  • Places, Club
Date:
  • 1982
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents relating to Cranberry Island Tennis Club 1982-1990: bylaws of 1983, list of members, rules of the court, activities, minutes of meetings, etc.