Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2014.505.2996	" 'Old Ironsides' faces new battle."	Publication, Newspaper	Vessels, Ship	A newspaper article talking about the historic boat the 'Old Ironsides.' The article says Forer commanders worry about historic ship's seaworthiness, want her tested in harbor." It also says "The former commanders argue that to see whether the ship is ready to sail in the open sea it needs to be tested in a protected harbor."	" 'Old Ironsides' faces new battle." Catalogue #: 2014.505.2996    Type: Publication, Newspaper Subject: Vessels, Ship Creator: The Associated Press Date: 1998-04-15 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A newspaper article talking about the historic boat the 'Old Ironsides.' The article says Forer commanders worry about historic ship's seaworthiness, want her tested in harbor." It also says "The former commanders argue that to see whether the ship is ready to sail in the open sea it needs to be tested in a protected harbor."
1000.18.332	100th Anniversary Fair	Document, Sticker, Bumper Sticker	Events Organizations, Civic	Bumper sticker, "Great Cranberry Island, 100th Anniversary Fair, August 9 2000" with town logo on left	100th Anniversary Fair Catalogue #: 1000.18.332    Type: Document, Sticker, Bumper Sticker Subject: Events Organizations, Civic Date: 2000 Materials: Paper Description: Bumper sticker, "Great Cranberry Island, 100th Anniversary Fair, August 9 2000" with town logo on left
1000.30.606	100th annual Ladies Aid Fair 2000	Document, Advertising, Poster	Organizations, Civic	Poster, laminated, designed by Bruce Komusin announcing 100th annual Ladies Aid Fair, 9 Aug 2000 and 1999	100th annual Ladies Aid Fair 2000 Catalogue #: 1000.30.606    Type: Document, Advertising, Poster Subject: Organizations, Civic Date: 2000 Materials: Paper Description: Poster, laminated, designed by Bruce Komusin announcing 100th annual Ladies Aid Fair, 9 Aug 2000 and 1999
2003.87.642	1906 Calendar page	Document, Advertising, Advertisement	Object, Other Object	Calendar page, Sep and Oct 1906, with design of young woman with hat	1906 Calendar page Catalogue #: 2003.87.642    Type: Document, Advertising, Advertisement Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 1906 Materials: Paper Description: Calendar page, Sep and Oct 1906, with design of young woman with hat
1000.18.521	1906 school souvenir	Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir	Organizations, School Institution	School Souvenir, in black wooden frame, fall term 1906, Teacher Eunice Coggins, Superintendant Frank B. Stanley, 18 students	1906 school souvenir Catalogue #: 1000.18.521    Type: Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir Subject: Organizations, School Institution Date: 1906 Materials: Wood Description: School Souvenir, in black wooden frame, fall term 1906, Teacher Eunice Coggins, Superintendant Frank B. Stanley, 18 students
2016.358.2123	1920s shotgun	Object, Armaments, Shotgun	Object, Other Object	Shotgun. 1925-1928, .410 gauge shotgun judging by trigger. Barrel is not twisted (that started in 1950s). Trademark STEVENS Reg. U.S. Pat Off & FGN. J Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Chicopee Falls MASS USA . Wood stock.	1920s shotgun Catalogue #: 2016.358.2123    Type: Object, Armaments, Shotgun Subject: Object, Other Object Date: 1925 Materials: Metal Description: Shotgun. 1925-1928, .410 gauge shotgun judging by trigger. Barrel is not twisted (that started in 1950s). Trademark STEVENS Reg. U.S. Pat Off & FGN. J Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Chicopee Falls MASS USA . Wood stock.
2003.70.526	"27 Men Sworn Into Army Here" 1950	Publication, Clipping		Newpaper clipping, "27 Men Sworn Into Army Here", with story and photo of Edgar Bunker being sworn into Army, Bangor Daily News Monday 18 Sep 1950. (Edgar is in middle of front row, wearing dark jacket, with his left hand in his pocket.)	"27 Men Sworn Into Army Here" 1950 Catalogue #: 2003.70.526    Type: Publication, Clipping Description: Newpaper clipping, "27 Men Sworn Into Army Here", with story and photo of Edgar Bunker being sworn into Army, Bangor Daily News Monday 18 Sep 1950. (Edgar is in middle of front row, wearing dark jacket, with his left hand in his pocket.)
2016.334.2100	501 scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records (1831-1955)	Reference	Organizations, Civic, Municipal	Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1831-1950s now stored in five archival boxes. From July of 2015 through December 2015 scans of two boxes of Town of Cranberry Isles files that were once stored in the attic of the Longfellow School on GCI were scanned at GCIHS. (The Town offices were once housed at the Longfellow School.) Scanned records include: An 1831 liquor license; School expenses; Overseers of the poor documents; Town meeting warrants; Voting lists; Appointments to town offices; Payments for services; Militia Records; Certificates of marriage; Lists of persons residing in town including birth dates and occupations; Requests for permits for fishing weirs A total of 501 scans were made of documents from 41 Town of CI folders on a flatbed, legal-size scanner at 300 dpi. The digital scans are available on DVD along with a printed copy of thumbnail images and a report explaining the scanning project. Researchers should also note that these Town documents were analyzed and highlighted in Charles McLane’s Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast - pages 58-74, 1989 edition. Box 1: Project binder with report, thumbnails printed out, DVD with scans. Folders with originals of scanned documents 1831-1855. Box 2: Folders with originals of scanned documents 1856-1955. Box 3: Folders with original documents, not scanned, many subjects and years including weirs 1939. Box 4: Folders with original documents, not scanned, mostly 1950s, many topics including schools. Box 5: Original documents, not scanned, mostly 1930s-1950s, many topics including dog licenses and receipt books. Copies provided to the Town of CI and the Maine State Library.	501 scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records (1831-1955) Catalogue #: 2016.334.2100    Type: Reference Subject: Organizations, Civic, Municipal Materials: Paper Description: Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1831-1950s now stored in five archival boxes. From July of 2015 through December 2015 scans of two boxes of Town of Cranberry Isles files that were once stored in the attic of the Longfellow School on GCI were scanned at GCIHS. (The Town offices were once housed at the Longfellow School.) Scanned records include: An 1831 liquor license; School expenses; Overseers of the poor documents; Town meeting warrants; Voting lists; Appointments to town offices; Payments for services; Militia Records; Certificates of marriage; Lists of persons residing in town including birth dates and occupations; Requests for permits for fishing weirs A total of 501 scans were made of documents from 41 Town of CI folders on a flatbed, legal-size scanner at 300 dpi. The digital scans are available on DVD along with a printed copy of thumbnail images and a report explaining the scanning project. Researchers should also note that these Town documents were analyzed and highlighted in Charles McLane’s Islands of the Mid-Maine Coast - pages 58-74, 1989 edition. Box 1: Project binder with report, thumbnails printed out, DVD with scans. Folders with originals of scanned documents 1831-1855. Box 2: Folders with originals of scanned documents 1856-1955. Box 3: Folders with original documents, not scanned, many subjects and years including weirs 1939. Box 4: Folders with original documents, not scanned, mostly 1950s, many topics including schools. Box 5: Original documents, not scanned, mostly 1930s-1950s, many topics including dog licenses and receipt books. Copies provided to the Town of CI and the Maine State Library. [show more]
2021.456.2943	A birthday card for Uncle Lou.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.	A birthday card for Uncle Lou. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2943    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.
2023.644.3134	A Cabin in the Woods - Wini Smart	Document, Manuscript	People	A booklet written by Wini Smart about Sammy Sanford and Rachel Field's friendship through the years, which led to her writing the acclaimed God's Pocket. Published in 2011.	A Cabin in the Woods - Wini Smart Catalogue #: 2023.644.3134    Type: Document, Manuscript Subject: People Creator: Wini Smart Place: Cranberry Isles Materials: Paper Description: A booklet written by Wini Smart about Sammy Sanford and Rachel Field's friendship through the years, which led to her writing the acclaimed God's Pocket. Published in 2011.
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.
2021.456.2918	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2918    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.
2021.456.2921	A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious	a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"	A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49 Catalogue #: 2021.456.2921    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"
2021.456.2938	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of bells hanging from a tree and on the top says "Greetings." The inside of the card says "A Merry Christmas day and a New Year filled with all the things that make you happiest!" And it is signed "With love 'Bea'"	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2938    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of bells hanging from a tree and on the top says "Greetings." The inside of the card says "A Merry Christmas day and a New Year filled with all the things that make you happiest!" And it is signed "With love 'Bea'"
2021.456.2942	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2942    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.
2021.456.2944	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card it says "at Christmas" and shows a picture of people walking into a church on a snowy day. On the inside of the cad it says "Happy with all that your heart holds most dear, may you have a glad day and a wonderful year!" The card is signed Chester + Family.	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2944    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card it says "at Christmas" and shows a picture of people walking into a church on a snowy day. On the inside of the cad it says "Happy with all that your heart holds most dear, may you have a glad day and a wonderful year!" The card is signed Chester + Family.
2021.456.2919	A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious People	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.	A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2919    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.
2021.456.2937	A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a picture of a snowy road. The inside of the card says "greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year." Hand written on the card is a note that says "Dear Lew, We were terribly sorry not to get up to see you last summer, but are still hoping we will be able to swing it next year. We have a new baby boy now, and we are settled back in Philadelphia, which is unfortunately further than ever from Maine, but we'll escape somehow. Hope you have a comfortable winter." The card is signed Sue and Tommy.	A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2937    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a picture of a snowy road. The inside of the card says "greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year." Hand written on the card is a note that says "Dear Lew, We were terribly sorry not to get up to see you last summer, but are still hoping we will be able to swing it next year. We have a new baby boy now, and we are settled back in Philadelphia, which is unfortunately further than ever from Maine, but we'll escape somehow. Hope you have a comfortable winter." The card is signed Sue and Tommy. [show more]
2021.456.2929	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2929    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.
2016.356.2953	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2016.356.2953    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley. [show more]
2021.456.2939	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of this card is a drawing of two people on a horse drawn carriage ride. On the inside of the card is a note that says "With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The card also has a hand written note that says "Heartiest Greetings to Captain 'Lew'" and the card is signed Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins Catalogue #: 2021.456.2939    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of this card is a drawing of two people on a horse drawn carriage ride. On the inside of the card is a note that says "With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The card also has a hand written note that says "Heartiest Greetings to Captain 'Lew'" and the card is signed Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins.
2021.456.2940	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card there is a picture of four men playing instruments and singing, Also on the front it says "God rest ye merry gentlemen." On the inside of the card it says "Kind remembrances and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year." The card is signed Roger and Nita Milliker.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2940    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card there is a picture of four men playing instruments and singing, Also on the front it says "God rest ye merry gentlemen." On the inside of the card it says "Kind remembrances and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year." The card is signed Roger and Nita Milliker.
2021.456.2936	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Jean Stanley Stark and her family. On the front of the card is a photo of people singing around a Christmas tree. The inside of the card says "every good wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year" and it is signed Jean Stanley Stark + family.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2936    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Jean Stanley Stark and her family. On the front of the card is a photo of people singing around a Christmas tree. The inside of the card says "every good wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year" and it is signed Jean Stanley Stark + family.
2021.456.2920	A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The card says "To Uncle Lew" and it is signed by Jennie and Gertrude.	A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2920    Type: Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card Subject: Organizations, Religious Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The card says "To Uncle Lew" and it is signed by Jennie and Gertrude.
2021.456.2948	A Fireplace Christmas card.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of this card shows a fireplace and a Christmas tree with presents underneath it. Above the fireplace there it says "Christmas is here again." The Inside of the card shows the same fireplace and some presents, the writing in the card says "There is no way of saying the old wish more warmly than just- Merry Christmas to You!" The card is signed Bob+ Family.	A Fireplace Christmas card. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2948    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of this card shows a fireplace and a Christmas tree with presents underneath it. Above the fireplace there it says "Christmas is here again." The Inside of the card shows the same fireplace and some presents, the writing in the card says "There is no way of saying the old wish more warmly than just- Merry Christmas to You!" The card is signed Bob+ Family.

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