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2023.654.3144Art Show Quilt 2021
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
This quilt was made by Beverly Sanborn for the Cranberry Island Art Show for Great Cranberry Historical Society in 2021. Karin Whitney donated it to the Museum.
Art Show Quilt 2021
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.654.3144   
Type:
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Decoration
Creator:
  • Beverly Sanborn
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Fabric
Description:
This quilt was made by Beverly Sanborn for the Cranberry Island Art Show for Great Cranberry Historical Society in 2021. Karin Whitney donated it to the Museum.
2023.653.3143Carrie Richardson Folding Bed
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Folding Bed
  • Object, Furnishings, Sleeping & Reclining Furniture
This bed was a feature of the schooner ‘Carrie M. Richardson’ and was used by the ship's namesake, celestial navigator and later owner Carrie Stanley Richardson. Island legend has it that Carrie didn’t like to sleep in the bunks as the rest of the sailors did and so when the schooner was stopped at a dock, she went hunting and found this unusual folding bed. After she passed away, it was left in the boathouse at the Lew Stanley boatyard. Bob LaHotan-who co owned the boatyard with John Heliker-would sleep in the very same bed!
Carrie Richardson Folding Bed
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.653.3143   
Type:
  • Object, Furnishings, Bed, Folding Bed
Subject:
  • Object, Furnishings, Sleeping & Reclining Furniture
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
This bed was a feature of the schooner ‘Carrie M. Richardson’ and was used by the ship's namesake, celestial navigator and later owner Carrie Stanley Richardson. Island legend has it that Carrie didn’t like to sleep in the bunks as the rest of the sailors did and so when the schooner was stopped at a dock, she went hunting and found this unusual folding bed. After she passed away, it was left in the boathouse at the Lew Stanley boatyard. Bob LaHotan-who co owned the boatyard with John Heliker-would sleep in the very same bed! [show more]
2023.652.3142Cranberry Rooster Division Sign
  • Document, Declaration
  • Events
The Cranberry Club Rooster Division was a local spoof men's club to mirror the elite women’s Cranberry Club. The club house was behind Doc Haydock’s house and also included Arvard Savage, Charlie Rice, and Victor White. They would put on performances of music and ‘interpretive island dances’.
Cranberry Rooster Division Sign
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.652.3142   
Type:
  • Document, Declaration
Subject:
  • Events
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Fabric
Description:
The Cranberry Club Rooster Division was a local spoof men's club to mirror the elite women’s Cranberry Club. The club house was behind Doc Haydock’s house and also included Arvard Savage, Charlie Rice, and Victor White. They would put on performances of music and ‘interpretive island dances’.
2023.651.3141Lifeboat Rations
  • Object, Containers
  • Other, Culinary
Rations would have been stored in the lifeboat’s emergency kit. This one contains 8oz of dried biscuits. If a boat sunk in the middle of the Atlantic it could be many days before any lifeboats were found, so access to some food could be vital for survival.
Lifeboat Rations
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.651.3141   
Type:
  • Object, Containers
Subject:
  • Other, Culinary
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Rations would have been stored in the lifeboat’s emergency kit. This one contains 8oz of dried biscuits. If a boat sunk in the middle of the Atlantic it could be many days before any lifeboats were found, so access to some food could be vital for survival.
2023.650.3140Fire Extinguisher
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
  • Events, Fire
Fire extinguisher for a boat. Likely from early 1900s. On the cylinder it says; "throw contents with force into the base of the flame".
Fire Extinguisher
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.650.3140   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
Subject:
  • Events, Fire
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Metal
Description:
Fire extinguisher for a boat. Likely from early 1900s. On the cylinder it says; "throw contents with force into the base of the flame".
2023.649.3139WWII Era Life Jacket
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
Weighing about 5 pounds, this jacket is likely made of Kapok fibre from the Ceiba pentandra tree; which is lighter in weight than the original cork life jackets and much more comfortable and pliable. Unlikely to still float. Donor unknown, likely used in the early 1900s.
WWII Era Life Jacket
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.649.3139   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
Materials:
  • Fabric
Size:
  • Would fit an adult male.
Description:
Weighing about 5 pounds, this jacket is likely made of Kapok fibre from the Ceiba pentandra tree; which is lighter in weight than the original cork life jackets and much more comfortable and pliable. Unlikely to still float. Donor unknown, likely used in the early 1900s.
2023.648.3138Hawksbill Sea Turtle - Eretmochelys imbricata
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
  • Nature, Animals
On loan from Phil Whitney. This turtle shell, according to Whitney family legend, is suspected to be from an 1825 whaling expedition to the South Pacific. It was kept in the family home until 1928, when the Spurling house burned down, and was rescued from the flames by islanders trying to salvage their possessions. The shell is that of a Hawksbill sea turtle, larger than most found today, and you may notice an indentation on the left side. Turtles are adept at recovering from injuries but they can’t grow back bone, so this is likely an injury sustained from when this turtle was far smaller.
Hawksbill Sea Turtle - Eretmochelys imbricata
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.648.3138   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Animal
Description:
On loan from Phil Whitney. This turtle shell, according to Whitney family legend, is suspected to be from an 1825 whaling expedition to the South Pacific. It was kept in the family home until 1928, when the Spurling house burned down, and was rescued from the flames by islanders trying to salvage their possessions. The shell is that of a Hawksbill sea turtle, larger than most found today, and you may notice an indentation on the left side. Turtles are adept at recovering from injuries but they can’t grow back bone, so this is likely an injury sustained from when this turtle was far smaller. [show more]
2023.647.3137Model Warship - Built by Arvard Savage
  • Object, Model
  • Vessels, Boat
Model warship built by Arvard Savage. Donated by Karin Whitney.
Model Warship - Built by Arvard Savage
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.647.3137   
Type:
  • Object, Model
Subject:
  • Vessels, Boat
Creator:
  • Gaile Colby
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Wood
Description:
Model warship built by Arvard Savage. Donated by Karin Whitney.
2023.646.3136Cranberry Wall of Fame - Hannah Gower-Fox, 2023
  • Document, Manuscript
  • People
A booklet detailing each of the individual photographs of people on the 'Cranberry Wall of Fame' in the Museum. Contains information regarding the names; occupations; significant life partners; family members; and houses on the island. Produced using Tax records, Historical maps, google maps, and Phil Whitney's extensive knowledge of islanders personal histories. To be used in conjunction with the photographs on the wall in the museum.
Cranberry Wall of Fame - Hannah Gower-Fox, 2023
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.646.3136   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Hannah Gower-Fox
Date:
  • 2023-08-14
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • A4 document
Description:
A booklet detailing each of the individual photographs of people on the 'Cranberry Wall of Fame' in the Museum. Contains information regarding the names; occupations; significant life partners; family members; and houses on the island. Produced using Tax records, Historical maps, google maps, and Phil Whitney's extensive knowledge of islanders personal histories. To be used in conjunction with the photographs on the wall in the museum. [show more]
2023.645.3135Cranberry Club Chamber Set
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
  • Object, Other Object
Cranberry Club Chamber Set
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.645.3135   
Type:
  • Object, Other Object, Collection
Subject:
  • Object, Other Object
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Ceramic
2023.644.3134A 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.
2023.643.3133Cranberry Road: GCI 1919-1950 - Wini Smart
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Places
A brief history of Great Cranberry between 1919 and 1950. Covering the businesses and activities of islanders. Including many of Betty Hartleys recollections.
Cranberry Road: GCI 1919-1950 - Wini Smart
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.643.3133   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Places
Creator:
  • Wini Smart
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A brief history of Great Cranberry between 1919 and 1950. Covering the businesses and activities of islanders. Including many of Betty Hartleys recollections.
2023.642.3132Richard 'Chuddy' Alley Interview Transcript
  • Document, Oral History
  • Businesses, Farming
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Interview Transcript from an interview with Richard 'Chuddy' Alley. The interview was recorded in the 2000's (exact year unknown) by Jessi Duma and Jenny Matthews, who both lived on the island for a number of years. Chuddy came to GCI as a young boy, and recounts many memories of Great Cranberry in the early to mid 20th century. He talks about agriculture and fishing extensively with Jessi. He moved over to Islesford and his son Ricky Alley speaks about fishing with a fish trap, and Pursing. Jessi was a Cranberry Island Fellow and became the general manager for GCIHS for a few years. Interview with transcribed by Hannah Gower-Fox. She was the Archivist and Museum Curator for GCIHS in 2023.
Richard 'Chuddy' Alley Interview Transcript
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.642.3132   
Type:
  • Document, Oral History
Subject:
  • Businesses, Farming
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Interview Transcript from an interview with Richard 'Chuddy' Alley. The interview was recorded in the 2000's (exact year unknown) by Jessi Duma and Jenny Matthews, who both lived on the island for a number of years. Chuddy came to GCI as a young boy, and recounts many memories of Great Cranberry in the early to mid 20th century. He talks about agriculture and fishing extensively with Jessi. He moved over to Islesford and his son Ricky Alley speaks about fishing with a fish trap, and Pursing. Jessi was a Cranberry Island Fellow and became the general manager for GCIHS for a few years. Interview with transcribed by Hannah Gower-Fox. She was the Archivist and Museum Curator for GCIHS in 2023. [show more]
2023.641.3131The Construction of Road I-95 - Doris 'Dot' McSorley
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Events
A description of the process around building the road I-95, written by Dot McSorley.
The Construction of Road I-95 - Doris 'Dot' McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.641.3131   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Events
Creator:
  • Doris 'Dot' McSorley
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A description of the process around building the road I-95, written by Dot McSorley.
2023.640.3130Salvaging Cargo from the Wreck of Emily F. Northam
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Vessels, Merchant Vessel
The Emily F. Northam was a three masted cargo schooner that was grounded off of the Baker Island reef, the crew and cargo were rescued but the Northam never left the Cranberry Isles. In 1974 the Downeast Magazine published a piece written about the event by Farnham W. Smith, and the Historical Society acquired its use for the island's history. Introduction by Bruce Komusin.
Salvaging Cargo from the Wreck of Emily F. Northam
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.640.3130   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Vessels, Merchant Vessel
Creator:
  • Farnham W. Smith
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
The Emily F. Northam was a three masted cargo schooner that was grounded off of the Baker Island reef, the crew and cargo were rescued but the Northam never left the Cranberry Isles. In 1974 the Downeast Magazine published a piece written about the event by Farnham W. Smith, and the Historical Society acquired its use for the island's history. Introduction by Bruce Komusin.
2023.639.3129Preserving our Past to Steer our Future
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
A booklet made in the early years of GCIHS explaining the need for a permanent home for the Historical Society: Cranberry House.
Preserving our Past to Steer our Future
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.639.3129   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A booklet made in the early years of GCIHS explaining the need for a permanent home for the Historical Society: Cranberry House.
2023.638.3128Enterprising Islanders Great Cranberry - Wini Smart
  • Document, Manuscript
  • People
A descriptive booklet describing a number of enterprises local islanders began and maintained between 1760 and 2008. Fishing, Ship Building, Boat Yards, Newman and Gray Boatyard, the mailboat, Stores, Restaurants and Boarding Establishments, Farms, Hooked Rugs, Antique Autos, Art.
Enterprising Islanders Great Cranberry - Wini Smart
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.638.3128   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Wini Smart
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A descriptive booklet describing a number of enterprises local islanders began and maintained between 1760 and 2008. Fishing, Ship Building, Boat Yards, Newman and Gray Boatyard, the mailboat, Stores, Restaurants and Boarding Establishments, Farms, Hooked Rugs, Antique Autos, Art.
2023.637.3127Hitty Preble of the Cranberry Isles: A Travelling Adventure Doll
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Object, Doll
A booklet written by Wini Smart and Bruce Komusin, regarding background information on Hitty Preble, a doll written about by the acclaimed Rachel Field.
Hitty Preble of the Cranberry Isles: A Travelling Adventure Doll
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.637.3127   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Object, Doll
Creator:
  • Bruce Komusin
  • Wini Smart,
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A booklet written by Wini Smart and Bruce Komusin, regarding background information on Hitty Preble, a doll written about by the acclaimed Rachel Field.
2023.636.3126Artists of the Cranberry Isles
  • Document, Manuscript
  • People
GCIHS Publication, created by Wini Smart initially to accompany the exhibit: Art of the Cranberry Isles, Past and Present. Compiles a list of and short biography of all the painters who made an 'impact here on our island and on the world'. With accompanying painter portraits and art.
Artists of the Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.636.3126   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Wini Smart
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
GCIHS Publication, created by Wini Smart initially to accompany the exhibit: Art of the Cranberry Isles, Past and Present. Compiles a list of and short biography of all the painters who made an 'impact here on our island and on the world'. With accompanying painter portraits and art.
2023.635.3125A Taste of Cranberry - Susan Donald Michalski
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Poetry
A collection of poetry and wood cuts by Susan Donald Michalski from 2002.
A Taste of Cranberry - Susan Donald Michalski
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.635.3125   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Poetry
Creator:
  • Susan Donald Michalski
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A collection of poetry and wood cuts by Susan Donald Michalski from 2002.
2023.634.3124Wilfred Bunker Interview Transcript 5th Dec, 2011
  • Document, Oral History
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
This is a transcript of an interview Phil Whitney and Bruce Komusin conducted with Wilfred Bunker, the cofounder of Beal and Bunker, on the 5th December, 2011.
Wilfred Bunker Interview Transcript 5th Dec, 2011
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.634.3124   
Type:
  • Document, Oral History
Subject:
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
Creator:
  • Wilfred Bunker
Date:
  • 2023-07-20
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
This is a transcript of an interview Phil Whitney and Bruce Komusin conducted with Wilfred Bunker, the cofounder of Beal and Bunker, on the 5th December, 2011.
2023.633.3123Points East: Narratives of New England - Rachel Field
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Book written by local author Rachel Field. Signed by the author.
Points East: Narratives of New England - Rachel Field
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.633.3123   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
Creator:
  • Rachel Field
Date:
  • 2023-07-11
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Book written by local author Rachel Field. Signed by the author.
2023.632.3122The Pointed People
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Book written by local author Rachel Field. Signed by author.
The Pointed People
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.632.3122   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
Creator:
  • Rachel Field
Date:
  • 2023-07-11
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Book written by local author Rachel Field. Signed by author.
2023.631.3121Branches Green - Rachel Field
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Book written by local author Rachel Field.
Branches Green - Rachel Field
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.631.3121   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
Creator:
  • Rachel Field
Date:
  • 2023-07-11
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Book written by local author Rachel Field.
2023.630.3120All This and Heaven Too - Rachel Field
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Literature
Book written by Rachel Field. One copy signed by author 1938. One copy with Ex Libris stamp belonging to Helen R. Corkum.
All This and Heaven Too - Rachel Field
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.630.3120   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
Creator:
  • Rachel Field
Date:
  • 2023-07-11
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Description:
Book written by Rachel Field. One copy signed by author 1938. One copy with Ex Libris stamp belonging to Helen R. Corkum.