Five folders of Rachel Field research, primarily from the late Phoebe White Wentworth of Southwest Harbor who gave it to Carl Little years ago while he was working on the foreword to a new 1999 edition of Field's "God’s Pocket" published by the Northeast Harbor Library . These research materials relate to a 1985 exhibit and quilt raffle held at the Southwest Harbor Public Library.
Description: Five folders of Rachel Field research, primarily from the late Phoebe White Wentworth of Southwest Harbor who gave it to Carl Little years ago while he was working on the foreword to a new 1999 edition of Field's "God’s Pocket" published by the Northeast Harbor Library . These research materials relate to a 1985 exhibit and quilt raffle held at the Southwest Harbor Public Library.
Album of 57 color snapshots of school students and projects, ca. 1988. Some names mentioned: Patrick Allen, Amy Russell, Martha Gray, Mandy Bracy, etc.
Description: Album of 57 color snapshots of school students and projects, ca. 1988. Some names mentioned: Patrick Allen, Amy Russell, Martha Gray, Mandy Bracy, etc.
Photos of Carl Nelson Day held in August of 1985. Carl was in his 90s when these pictures were taken and moved off island shortly after Carl Nelson Day. Package includes notes from Jan and names of people in photos by Ruth Westphal. Scanned photos available.
Description: Photos of Carl Nelson Day held in August of 1985. Carl was in his 90s when these pictures were taken and moved off island shortly after Carl Nelson Day. Package includes notes from Jan and names of people in photos by Ruth Westphal. Scanned photos available.
Photo, Outdoor concert on Cranberry Island, by Ed Elvidge, at Moss house 1987, 1988 calendar (Eugenia Zukerman, flute; Sara Lambert Bloom, oboe; performing Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with Robert J. Lutsema (WGBH) narrating c. 1987.
Description: Photo, Outdoor concert on Cranberry Island, by Ed Elvidge, at Moss house 1987, 1988 calendar (Eugenia Zukerman, flute; Sara Lambert Bloom, oboe; performing Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with Robert J. Lutsema (WGBH) narrating c. 1987.
Document, 2 pages, photocopy of newspaper article "Au Revoir, not goodbye" by Gordon Emerson, written around March 1980, about retirement of Robert Bloom. Annotated with note by Sara Lambert "Sally" Bloom saying the job of assembling and publishing Bob Bloom's music, mentioned in the article, took longer than expected.
Description: Document, 2 pages, photocopy of newspaper article "Au Revoir, not goodbye" by Gordon Emerson, written around March 1980, about retirement of Robert Bloom. Annotated with note by Sara Lambert "Sally" Bloom saying the job of assembling and publishing Bob Bloom's music, mentioned in the article, took longer than expected.
Flash cards, school, hand-drawn by Gillian Lobkowicz for her students circa 1988; they show each letter of the alphabet with a humorous illustration and phonetic saying
Description: Flash cards, school, hand-drawn by Gillian Lobkowicz for her students circa 1988; they show each letter of the alphabet with a humorous illustration and phonetic saying
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.
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.
A letter from J.E Welles to Captain Ben Spurling. In this letter he writes about the effect that the "war" is having on the fishing industry. This war being the Spanish American war. He seems to have a pretty negative outlook on the war, and believes it will have plenty of negative consequences. Lastly, he catches Ben up on his children, and about his future travels to Athens were his garden there is doing well.
Description: A letter from J.E Welles to Captain Ben Spurling. In this letter he writes about the effect that the "war" is having on the fishing industry. This war being the Spanish American war. He seems to have a pretty negative outlook on the war, and believes it will have plenty of negative consequences. Lastly, he catches Ben up on his children, and about his future travels to Athens were his garden there is doing well.
Two Order of the Easter Star invitations for Louise Marr. The first One dates back to 1985 and was held in Washburn ME. The second one is from 2005 and is being held in Pinecone. These invitations are notifying Louise of a new member being added to the Order of the Eastern Star, which is a masonic group.
Description: Two Order of the Easter Star invitations for Louise Marr. The first One dates back to 1985 and was held in Washburn ME. The second one is from 2005 and is being held in Pinecone. These invitations are notifying Louise of a new member being added to the Order of the Eastern Star, which is a masonic group.
A receipt from John A. Finn & Co. for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorials. The work that was done was cutting an inscription in the cemetery and a duplicate marker set .
Description: A receipt from John A. Finn & Co. for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorials. The work that was done was cutting an inscription in the cemetery and a duplicate marker set .
Document, 1657a-b. (a) 1985 Beal & Bunker Mail Boat and Ferry Service Schedule. Northeast Harbor-Cranberry Isles-Islesford-Suttons Abroad the SEA QUEEN. (b) back side of same. There are 3 copies of this schedule.
Description: Document, 1657a-b. (a) 1985 Beal & Bunker Mail Boat and Ferry Service Schedule. Northeast Harbor-Cranberry Isles-Islesford-Suttons Abroad the SEA QUEEN. (b) back side of same. There are 3 copies of this schedule.
Certificate of Death Abstract for Frances Marr, from town of Livermore Falls, ME. Date of issue listed as May 6th, 1983. Date of death listed as March 17, 1983. Cause of death listed as Acute Pulmonary Oedema and ASHD. Document (2 copies).
Description: Certificate of Death Abstract for Frances Marr, from town of Livermore Falls, ME. Date of issue listed as May 6th, 1983. Date of death listed as March 17, 1983. Cause of death listed as Acute Pulmonary Oedema and ASHD. Document (2 copies).
Notebooks. Minutes of the Ladies Aid of Cranberry Isles 1970-1980. Three spiral binders of handwritten minutes. Notebook A: "Ladies Aid Secretary Reports": 1970-1973 notes by Hilda Spurling and Mary Anne Bunker. Notebook B: Ladies Aid Society Secretary Reports - notes by Sonja Colby 1973-1978. Notebook C: Ladies Aid Secretary Report - notes by Sonja Colby 1978-1979.
Description: Notebooks. Minutes of the Ladies Aid of Cranberry Isles 1970-1980. Three spiral binders of handwritten minutes. Notebook A: "Ladies Aid Secretary Reports": 1970-1973 notes by Hilda Spurling and Mary Anne Bunker. Notebook B: Ladies Aid Society Secretary Reports - notes by Sonja Colby 1973-1978. Notebook C: Ladies Aid Secretary Report - notes by Sonja Colby 1978-1979.
Envelope from Ambassador & Mrs. Owen W. Roberts to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mc Sorley, postmarked Cranberry Isles, ME Sep 16 AM 1985 04625. Item # 1593a is the letter associated with envelope Item # 1593. Letter is dated September 16, 1985. Dear Dot and Andy: "We arrived yesterday. Weather is beautiful. Great to be at rest after week of travel and rush. Found your letter and sent off the final payment ($3,465) to your sister, Louise Marr. Nice to hear that you have sold the final peices of property and can rest a bit now. We'll be glad to see the new neighbor. Road (McSorley Road; i.e., I-95) seems fine. Can always use a few more loads (rocks?) Much evidence of yours. Best Wishes till next summer." Signed Owen and Janet Roberts.
Description: Envelope from Ambassador & Mrs. Owen W. Roberts to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Mc Sorley, postmarked Cranberry Isles, ME Sep 16 AM 1985 04625. Item # 1593a is the letter associated with envelope Item # 1593. Letter is dated September 16, 1985. Dear Dot and Andy: "We arrived yesterday. Weather is beautiful. Great to be at rest after week of travel and rush. Found your letter and sent off the final payment ($3,465) to your sister, Louise Marr. Nice to hear that you have sold the final peices of property and can rest a bit now. We'll be glad to see the new neighbor. Road (McSorley Road; i.e., I-95) seems fine. Can always use a few more loads (rocks?) Much evidence of yours. Best Wishes till next summer." Signed Owen and Janet Roberts. [show more]