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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 1000.1.2958 | Cards to Lew Stanley |
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| All types of cards that were sent to Lew Stanley in the 1940's. | 
Description: All types of cards that were sent to Lew Stanley in the 1940's. |
| 2002.279.2021 | Scan of Volunteer Fire Department members ca. 1951 -1953 |
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| Photograph. Digital scan of the Fire Club (Cranberry Isles Volunteer Fire Department) members ca. 1951 -1953, with items B and C: two overlays identifying individuals in the picture. Firefighters. | 
Description: Photograph. Digital scan of the Fire Club (Cranberry Isles Volunteer Fire Department) members ca. 1951 -1953, with items B and C: two overlays identifying individuals in the picture. Firefighters. |
| 2010.129.1036 | Henry and Alta Bunker photos |
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| Photos, 1036a-d. (a) Henry Bunker, father of Raymond bunker. He died on December 9, 1941 two days after Pearl Harbor. He lived in what is now Louise Stranberg's house on Cranberry Rd. (b) Alta Spurling Bunker, Henry Bunker's wife and Tud and Raymond Bunker's mother. This is Gaile Colby's grandmother. (c) Alta Bunker, this one is in a leather protective folder. Picture features Alta sitting in the yard of what is now Nancy Wood's house with the old cow pasture behind her. (d) large ornate framed photo inscribed on back "Raymond Bunker's great grandfather Joseph Wilbur Spurling from Cranberry". Donor is Raymond Bunker's daughter. | 
Description: Photos, 1036a-d. (a) Henry Bunker, father of Raymond bunker. He died on December 9, 1941 two days after Pearl Harbor. He lived in what is now Louise Stranberg's house on Cranberry Rd. (b) Alta Spurling Bunker, Henry Bunker's wife and Tud and Raymond Bunker's mother. This is Gaile Colby's grandmother. (c) Alta Bunker, this one is in a leather protective folder. Picture features Alta sitting in the yard of what is now Nancy Wood's house with the old cow pasture behind her. (d) large ornate framed photo inscribed on back "Raymond Bunker's great grandfather Joseph Wilbur Spurling from Cranberry". Donor is Raymond Bunker's daughter. [show more] |
| 2013.489.2976 | Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings" |
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| A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. | 
Description: A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. [show more] |
| 2013.490.2977 | Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha. |
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| Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. | 
Description: Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. [show more] |
| 2013.491.2982 | Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields. |
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| A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Cynthia Jabar. Hugh starts the letter by thanking Cynthia for a copy of her book. He goes on to say "We Cranberry Islanders are very pleases at the popularity that Rachel Field's work among our islands still enjoys." He continues by talking about other books that have been written by islanders throughout the years and how these authors have been inspired by Rachel Fields' work. He then goes on to talk about Hitty and the work that is being done around her. He finishes the letter with another thank you to Cynthia, and signs off. | 
Description: A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Cynthia Jabar. Hugh starts the letter by thanking Cynthia for a copy of her book. He goes on to say "We Cranberry Islanders are very pleases at the popularity that Rachel Field's work among our islands still enjoys." He continues by talking about other books that have been written by islanders throughout the years and how these authors have been inspired by Rachel Fields' work. He then goes on to talk about Hitty and the work that is being done around her. He finishes the letter with another thank you to Cynthia, and signs off. [show more] |
| 2013.493.2984 | Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow. |
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| Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years. | 
Description: Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years. [show more] |
| 2013.495.2986 | Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat |
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| Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998. | 
Description: Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998. |
| 2013.496.2987 | Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house. |
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| Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood. | 
Description: Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood. [show more] |
| 2014.473.2962 | Spurling- Andrew B. Spurling. |
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| Newspaper Articles on Andrew B. Spurling. The first article is entitled "Reminder of a Gallant Soldier." This article is about A.B Spurling being a gallant soldier during the civil war, and him getting a portrait featured in the State House. This article also mentions Samuel Spurling, and tells a story of A.B's upbringing. The second article is about the same portrait mentioned in the first article. This article is about how the portrait of A.B Spurling being in an appropriate place for the portrait to remain. The last article is entitled "Brought in Three Live Johnnies." This article is about A.B Spurling receiving a metal of honor for gallantry during the Civil War. This article tells a story of how A.B was captured by three rebel soldier and he singlehandedly fought them and brought them back to union territory. | 
Description: Newspaper Articles on Andrew B. Spurling. The first article is entitled "Reminder of a Gallant Soldier." This article is about A.B Spurling being a gallant soldier during the civil war, and him getting a portrait featured in the State House. This article also mentions Samuel Spurling, and tells a story of A.B's upbringing. The second article is about the same portrait mentioned in the first article. This article is about how the portrait of A.B Spurling being in an appropriate place for the portrait to remain. The last article is entitled "Brought in Three Live Johnnies." This article is about A.B Spurling receiving a metal of honor for gallantry during the Civil War. This article tells a story of how A.B was captured by three rebel soldier and he singlehandedly fought them and brought them back to union territory. [show more] |
| 2014.488.2975 | Sarah Bunker Autograph Book |
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| An autograph book owned by Sarah Bunker. This book has autographs and notes from Sarah's friends. Most of the book is signed by people living in places like Bangor, Ellsworth and Bangor. Sixty-two double sided sheets. All pages autographed except two at front of book. | 
Description: An autograph book owned by Sarah Bunker. This book has autographs and notes from Sarah's friends. Most of the book is signed by people living in places like Bangor, Ellsworth and Bangor. Sixty-two double sided sheets. All pages autographed except two at front of book. |
| 2014.507.2998 | "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." |
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| "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Part 187 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story tells of a Edward Preble being sent to prison where he contracted typhus and was dying until he was saved a family friend. The story goes on to tell about how Preble saved prisoners off of a British War Ship | 
Description: "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Part 187 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story tells of a Edward Preble being sent to prison where he contracted typhus and was dying until he was saved a family friend. The story goes on to tell about how Preble saved prisoners off of a British War Ship |
| 2014.510.3001 | "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" |
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| "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. | 
Description: "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. [show more] |
| 2014.511.3002 | "Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble In Navy." |
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| "Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble in the Navy." Part 191 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This article tells the story about Lieutenant Edward Preble getting promoted to a captain. After his promotion Preble was commanded to take a ship to the east indies, and then return with other sailors. It says that the ship hit some troubles with the sails, but since Preble was a better sailor he was able to handle the trouble. The article ends with telling the readers about how Preble and eight other sailors got sick on the ride home, but Preble was not able to fully recover from it. | 
Description: "Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble in the Navy." Part 191 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This article tells the story about Lieutenant Edward Preble getting promoted to a captain. After his promotion Preble was commanded to take a ship to the east indies, and then return with other sailors. It says that the ship hit some troubles with the sails, but since Preble was a better sailor he was able to handle the trouble. The article ends with telling the readers about how Preble and eight other sailors got sick on the ride home, but Preble was not able to fully recover from it. [show more] |
| 2014.512.3003 | "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." |
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| "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." | 
Description: "Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." [show more] |
| 2014.512.3004 | "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." |
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| "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships. | 
Description: "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships. |
| 2014.513.3005 | "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." |
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| "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them." | 
Description: "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them." |
| 2014.514.3006 | Dyke - Hamlin L. Dyke. Marr - Wade H. Marr Warranty Deed for the Pleasant View Cemetery. |
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| A warranty deed between Hamlin Dyke and Wade Marr for a parcel of land in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls, Maine. | 
Description: A warranty deed between Hamlin Dyke and Wade Marr for a parcel of land in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls, Maine. |
| 2014.515.3007 | "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." |
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| "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. | 
Description: "Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. [show more] |
| 2014.516.3008 | Livermore Falls - Special Despatch to Sunday Telegram. |
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| This article features a brief marriage announcement of Mary Marr and Edward Saxby. This also features mentions names like Louise Marr and Andrew McSorely, who were both islanders on Great Cranberry. | 
Description: This article features a brief marriage announcement of Mary Marr and Edward Saxby. This also features mentions names like Louise Marr and Andrew McSorely, who were both islanders on Great Cranberry. |
| 2014.518.3010 | Marr - Louise Marr. Name Badge For A Young Louise Marr. |
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| A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number. | 
Description: A name badge for a young Louise Marr. Although there is no first name on the badge, the photo on the front confirms that it is Louise. The front of the badge has Raytheon MFG Co. and a photo of Louise, and the back has a name, clock no, and dept. number. |
| 2014.521.3013 | Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Birth. |
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| Birth Certificate for Clarence Chamberlin. Born on August 31, 1903 to Charles and Maude Chamberlin. The certificate was issued 64 years after the birth of Clarence's birth. | 
Description: Birth Certificate for Clarence Chamberlin. Born on August 31, 1903 to Charles and Maude Chamberlin. The certificate was issued 64 years after the birth of Clarence's birth. |
| 2014.522.3014 | Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Death. |
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| The death certificate for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. It says that cranberry islander Louise Marr was the informant of the death. Chamberlin was 75 years old when he died of heart disease. | 
Description: The death certificate for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. It says that cranberry islander Louise Marr was the informant of the death. Chamberlin was 75 years old when he died of heart disease. |
| 2014.523.3015 | Farley Funeral Home Receipt for Louise Marr. |
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| A receipt for Louise Marr from the Farley Funeral Home. This receipt is from Clarence Wilson Chamberlin's funeral services. | 
Description: A receipt for Louise Marr from the Farley Funeral Home. This receipt is from Clarence Wilson Chamberlin's funeral services. |
| 2014.525.3017 | Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application. |
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| A placement committee application for Doris Marr. This application is asking questions about training records, extra-curricular activities, and college achievements. The application had to be written in the candidates handwriting. | 
Description: A placement committee application for Doris Marr. This application is asking questions about training records, extra-curricular activities, and college achievements. The application had to be written in the candidates handwriting. |
