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."
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.
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.
2014.562.3053	A letter to Capt. Spurling	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Businesses, Fishery Business	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.	A letter to Capt. Spurling Catalogue #: 2014.562.3053    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Creator: J.E Welles Date: 1989-04-28 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2947	A unsigned Christmas card.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.	A unsigned Christmas card. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2947    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.
2021.456.2933	A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.	A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2933    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1948 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
2014.543.3035	Allen - Lincoln Allen account on the schooner Lizzie Maud	Document, Financial, Receipt	Vessels, Boat	Lincoln Allen's account on the schooner Lizzie Maud. This slip shows a payment for insurance, cash paid by check, and other boat related payments. The Lizzie Maud was a schooner that travelled around the Cranberry Isles, the Lizzie Maud wrecked in 1904 and the shipwreck is frequently visited.	Allen - Lincoln Allen account on the schooner Lizzie Maud Catalogue #: 2014.543.3035    Type: Document, Financial, Receipt Subject: Vessels, Boat Date: 1898 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: Lincoln Allen's account on the schooner Lizzie Maud. This slip shows a payment for insurance, cash paid by check, and other boat related payments. The Lizzie Maud was a schooner that travelled around the Cranberry Isles, the Lizzie Maud wrecked in 1904 and the shipwreck is frequently visited.
2014.509.3000	"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel."	Publication, Newspaper	Vessels, Boat	"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire."	"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." Catalogue #: 2014.509.3000    Type: Publication, Newspaper Subject: Vessels, Boat Creator: Fred Humiston Date: 1965-01-01 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: "American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire." [show more]
2014.519.3011	An "E" Pin.	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories	A sterling Silver Pin with an E on it. On the inside of the Pin it says Army Navy Production Award. The pin has an "E" on the front and has a red, white, and blue flag behind it. This pin could have possible belonged to Edward Preble, the Preble family married into the Marr family, which could be the connection.	An "E" Pin. Catalogue #: 2014.519.3011    Type: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Subject: Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Metal Description: A sterling Silver Pin with an E on it. On the inside of the Pin it says Army Navy Production Award. The pin has an "E" on the front and has a red, white, and blue flag behind it. This pin could have possible belonged to Edward Preble, the Preble family married into the Marr family, which could be the connection.
2021.456.2946	An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie.	An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2946    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie. [show more]
2021.587.3080	Annual Report 1972	Document, Report	Places, Town	The Annual report for Cranberry Isles for the year 1972. This booklet has writing on the front of it.	Annual Report 1972 Catalogue #: 2021.587.3080    Type: Document, Report Subject: Places, Town Date: 1972 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: The Annual report for Cranberry Isles for the year 1972. This booklet has writing on the front of it.
2021.586.3079	Annual Report 1975.	Document, Report	Places, Town	The Annual report of Cranberry Island in 1975. These reports typically mentions town funds, road maintenance, and many other things to do with the town.	Annual Report 1975. Catalogue #: 2021.586.3079    Type: Document, Report Subject: Places, Town Date: 1975 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: The Annual report of Cranberry Island in 1975. These reports typically mentions town funds, road maintenance, and many other things to do with the town.

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