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Catalogue # Title Type Subject Description
1000.7.164Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
Certificate, Sugar purchase certificate, authorizing Addie Ethel Duren family to accept delivery of 25 pounds of sugar, dated 13 Aug 1942
Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.164   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Certificate, Sugar purchase certificate, authorizing Addie Ethel Duren family to accept delivery of 25 pounds of sugar, dated 13 Aug 1942
1000.0.1455Chet and Marion's dog, Bambi
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
This is a picture of Bambi, Chet and Marion's dog January 1943
Chet and Marion's dog, Bambi
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1455   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
This is a picture of Bambi, Chet and Marion's dog January 1943
2012.200.1581Children discover body of sailor 1944
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
  • People
Document, from John and Becky Burnham to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 10/05/2011. Subject: "Young girls who found dead Navy man". About 2 young girls, Patsy Smallwood and Mary McAvoy found the body of a sailor dressed in blue on 7/24/1944. Louise "Twinkie" Smith also mentioned in document.
Children discover body of sailor 1944
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.200.1581   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, from John and Becky Burnham to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 10/05/2011. Subject: "Young girls who found dead Navy man". About 2 young girls, Patsy Smallwood and Mary McAvoy found the body of a sailor dressed in blue on 7/24/1944. Louise "Twinkie" Smith also mentioned in document.
2021.456.2926Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2926   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
2021.456.2932Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2932   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
2021.464.2952Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of this card show a picture of a busy town with people playing and working in the snow. The inside of the card says " A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year." The card is signed "With best wishes from Barbara Donald."
Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.464.2952   
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 this card show a picture of a busy town with people playing and working in the snow. The inside of the card says " A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year." The card is signed "With best wishes from Barbara Donald."
2021.456.2935Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2935   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
2003.77.559Commencement program
  • Document, Program
  • Organizations, School Institution
Document, 1 sheet, Longfellow School Commencement Program, held at the Cranberry Isles church, 1 Jun 1944. Graduates are: Charlene Louise Bunker, Sheila Louise Spurling, Ethel Nancy Spurling, Allison Sylvester Bunker.
Commencement program
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.77.559   
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 sheet, Longfellow School Commencement Program, held at the Cranberry Isles church, 1 Jun 1944. Graduates are: Charlene Louise Bunker, Sheila Louise Spurling, Ethel Nancy Spurling, Allison Sylvester Bunker.
2018.415.2274Correspondence about purchase of Church Estey organ 1941 - Letter 21
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
Letter 21 - Aug 20, 1941-Sep 23, 1941. This set of letters was found among the 1897 correspondence re: Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood who was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897. However, this is much later material pertaining to Church matters. Letters and a brochure between Howard Bacon and Estey Organ Corporation 1941, with notation "organ received Oct 2, 1941." Howard N. Bacon was a generous summer resident who arranged for the purchase of the church organ. Contributions made by Alice Stanley and Janine(?) Stanley.
Correspondence about purchase of Church Estey organ 1941 - Letter 21
Catalogue #:
  • 2018.415.2274   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter 21 - Aug 20, 1941-Sep 23, 1941. This set of letters was found among the 1897 correspondence re: Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood who was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897. However, this is much later material pertaining to Church matters. Letters and a brochure between Howard Bacon and Estey Organ Corporation 1941, with notation "organ received Oct 2, 1941." Howard N. Bacon was a generous summer resident who arranged for the purchase of the church organ. Contributions made by Alice Stanley and Janine(?) Stanley. [show more]
2019.441.2545Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Places
Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942. It mentions the Hamor Tea House and the Teel House and insect pests (Hamor house out of existence 1942). Mosquitoe project was 1928. Bus service connected to train "Bar Harbor Express."
Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.441.2545   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942. It mentions the Hamor Tea House and the Teel House and insect pests (Hamor house out of existence 1942). Mosquitoe project was 1928. Bus service connected to train "Bar Harbor Express."
2019.427.2811Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • People
  • Places
Brown notebook “Cranberry Isles Scrapbook” kept by Douglas Macfarlan 1949-1960s. A= Complete multi-page list of contents handwritten by Douglas Macfarlan (only page 1 scanned) includes histories, images, research correspondence, several letters of correspondence between Douglas Macfarlan and Mrs. Wade Marr from whom the Macfarlans bought the house in 1946; Maine maps, photos, abstracts from books; histories of Hadlocks, Fort Castine, St. Sauveur Mission and other local historical spots.etc. Also B, C, D, & I = small delightful pen and ink sketches probably by Douglas Macfarlan. E, F, G, H = Photographs of Baker Island lighthouse 1949.
Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.427.2811   
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
Subject:
  • People
  • Places
Date:
  • 1949
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Brown notebook “Cranberry Isles Scrapbook” kept by Douglas Macfarlan 1949-1960s. A= Complete multi-page list of contents handwritten by Douglas Macfarlan (only page 1 scanned) includes histories, images, research correspondence, several letters of correspondence between Douglas Macfarlan and Mrs. Wade Marr from whom the Macfarlans bought the house in 1946; Maine maps, photos, abstracts from books; histories of Hadlocks, Fort Castine, St. Sauveur Mission and other local historical spots.etc. Also B, C, D, & I = small delightful pen and ink sketches probably by Douglas Macfarlan. E, F, G, H = Photographs of Baker Island lighthouse 1949. [show more]
2003.87.654Edgar White accounts ledger
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Ledger, Edgar White accounts of bait, gas and oil, boat expenses, gear for fishing, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1946-1947
Edgar White accounts ledger
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.654   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Date:
  • 1946
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ledger, Edgar White accounts of bait, gas and oil, boat expenses, gear for fishing, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1946-1947
2014.552.3044"Edward Preble, Hero"
  • Publication, Booklet
  • People
A publication of "Edward Preble, Hero." An address by Colonel Robert R. McCormick. This booklet tells a story about Edward Preble in the Naval war of 1812.
"Edward Preble, Hero"
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.552.3044   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Colonel Robert R. McCormick
Date:
  • 1947-09-27
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A publication of "Edward Preble, Hero." An address by Colonel Robert R. McCormick. This booklet tells a story about Edward Preble in the Naval war of 1812.
2011.198.1572Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
 Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy (late 1940s)
Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.198.1572   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Elisha Bunker, Hillard Hardy and Lucille Hardy (late 1940s)
2010.152.1202Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1202   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
2003.87.628Firemen's Ball tickets 1947
  • Object, Ticket
  • Organizations, Civic
Ticket, for the seventh annual Firemen's Ball, Cranberry Isles, 5 Aug 1947
Firemen's Ball tickets 1947
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.628   
Type:
  • Object, Ticket
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ticket, for the seventh annual Firemen's Ball, Cranberry Isles, 5 Aug 1947
2003.87.653Fish Market receipts
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Ledger, appears to be accounts from Edgar White and Victor White's fish market, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1947-1948
Fish Market receipts
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.653   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ledger, appears to be accounts from Edgar White and Victor White's fish market, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1947-1948
1000.18.324Frank Nelson Memorial Service
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
  • People
Church Bulletin, with memorial service for Frank H. Nelson, minister, Easter, 6 Apr 1947
Frank Nelson Memorial Service
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.18.324   
Type:
  • Document, Program, Memorial Service Program
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Church Bulletin, with memorial service for Frank H. Nelson, minister, Easter, 6 Apr 1947
2021.464.2950Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing.
Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.464.2950   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing. [show more]
1000.131.1048George and Arvard Savage with horse and boats
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
Photo, George Savage standing in front of the Helen Parker House (on Cranberry Rd. across from Bruce Komusin's) with his horse Star Summer 1945. 1048B George in back of the Parker house with his horse Star. 1048C photo taken from The Pool. 1048D George Savage's boat. 1048 E Arvard Savage and others with Hillard Hardy's boat. Photo featured on Fall 2010 Cranberry Chronicle.
George and Arvard Savage with horse and boats
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.131.1048   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, George Savage standing in front of the Helen Parker House (on Cranberry Rd. across from Bruce Komusin's) with his horse Star Summer 1945. 1048B George in back of the Parker house with his horse Star. 1048C photo taken from The Pool. 1048D George Savage's boat. 1048 E Arvard Savage and others with Hillard Hardy's boat. Photo featured on Fall 2010 Cranberry Chronicle.
1000.0.918Great Cranberry Island children
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
A Labeled photograph of the children of Great Cranberry Island from 1944
Great Cranberry Island children
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.918   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Labeled photograph of the children of Great Cranberry Island from 1944
1000.0.1485Hazel Stanley Petersen in uniform
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Hazel Peterson (middle) 1941
Hazel Stanley Petersen in uniform
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1485   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Hazel Peterson (middle) 1941
1000.0.1465Hazel Stanley Peterson
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-January 24, 1945
Hazel Stanley Peterson
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1465   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-January 24, 1945
1000.0.1473Hazel Stanley Peterson in uniform
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Hazel Peterson-1941
Hazel Stanley Peterson in uniform
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1473   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Hazel Peterson-1941
2002.83.588Ladies Aid Fair, Receipts 1940-1965
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations, Civic
Composition book, Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair Receipts from Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair, summary of receipts 1941-1942, then itemized receipts 1943-1965
Ladies Aid Fair, Receipts 1940-1965
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.83.588   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Composition book, Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair Receipts from Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair, summary of receipts 1941-1942, then itemized receipts 1943-1965