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2016.334.2100501 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]
2021.456.2920A 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.
2003.66.511Acadia NPS, Sawtelle Collection Finding Aids
  • Document, List, Inventory
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Documents. Two booklets and one CD. Booklet 1: Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection, 1596-1982, mostly 1800s, (2003-2006); with letter explaining same. Collection housed at Acadia National Park Headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME, in the William Sawtelle collection. Booklet 2: Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection, U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection (2003-2008); artifacts housed at Acadia Nationa Park Headquarters as above. CD contains digital versions of the fining aids. (See copy of CD and Cranberry Isles Finding Aid in admin file cabinet.)
Acadia NPS, Sawtelle Collection Finding Aids
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.66.511   
Type:
  • Document, List, Inventory
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Historical Society
Creator:
  • Acadia National Park Service
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Two booklets and one CD. Booklet 1: Finding Aid for Cranberry Isles Collection, 1596-1982, mostly 1800s, (2003-2006); with letter explaining same. Collection housed at Acadia National Park Headquarters in Bar Harbor, ME, in the William Sawtelle collection. Booklet 2: Finding Aid for Islesford Wharf Collection, Islesford Collection Inc. Collection, U.S. Lifesaving Station Collection (2003-2008); artifacts housed at Acadia Nationa Park Headquarters as above. CD contains digital versions of the fining aids. (See copy of CD and Cranberry Isles Finding Aid in admin file cabinet.) [show more]
2019.434.2444Addie Ethel Duren WWII ID card
  • Object, Identification Card
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Addie Ethel Duren WWII ID card issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Islanders were required to carry ID cards during WW II when transiting from islands to MDI, to prove they weren't spies.
Addie Ethel Duren WWII ID card
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.434.2444   
Type:
  • Object, Identification Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Addie Ethel Duren WWII ID card issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Islanders were required to carry ID cards during WW II when transiting from islands to MDI, to prove they weren't spies.
2013.227.1920Alphabet flash cards
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card
  • Organizations, School Institution
Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards in a box labeled "MANUSCRIPT CAPITALS / BEADED Tactile-Kinesthetic learning aids"; they show each letter of the alphabet printed with beaded white paint on a black background; there are 26 such cards, plus one card with the punctuation marks !?
Alphabet flash cards
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.227.1920   
Type:
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Card, Flash Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • L x W x H
Description:
Flash cards, commercially-made alphabet flash cards in a box labeled "MANUSCRIPT CAPITALS / BEADED Tactile-Kinesthetic learning aids"; they show each letter of the alphabet printed with beaded white paint on a black background; there are 26 such cards, plus one card with the punctuation marks !?
2009.130.1045Annual Report (1913) Superintendent of Schools
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Booklet, "Annual Report (1913) Superintendent of Schools"
Annual Report (1913) Superintendent of Schools
Catalogue #:
  • 2009.130.1045   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Description:
Booklet, "Annual Report (1913) Superintendent of Schools"
2009.130.1044Annual Report (1936-1937) Town of Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Booklet, "Annual Report (1936-1937) Town of Cranberry Isles, ME (See also collection of Town Reports in 2015.336.2102.) We have record of this report already kept in Box 61a, with all other annual reports.
Annual Report (1936-1937) Town of Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 2009.130.1044   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Description:
Booklet, "Annual Report (1936-1937) Town of Cranberry Isles, ME (See also collection of Town Reports in 2015.336.2102.) We have record of this report already kept in Box 61a, with all other annual reports.
2003.69.571Arthur Bunker Air Force photo
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Photo, 8x10 b&w, Air force crew holding sign "U-TAPAO'S 50,000th B-52 Sortie". Arthur Bunker is second from right.
Arthur Bunker Air Force photo
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.69.571   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, 8x10 b&w, Air force crew holding sign "U-TAPAO'S 50,000th B-52 Sortie". Arthur Bunker is second from right.
2013.241.2032Beano game cage with balls
  • Object, Toy
  • Organizations, Civic
Game. Metal “Beano” cage. Round wire-mesh ball containing many lightweight wooden balls (.5" diam) each stamped with a letter (B,I,N,G,O) and a number (from 1 to at least 70), on a wire stand with wire crank that spins the balls, a latch for an opening where balls can be taken in and out, and a little metal cup stamped "LOWE" where a single ball would tumble into. This game was played at the firehouse 1950s and beyond.
Beano game cage with balls
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.2032   
Type:
  • Object, Toy
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Materials:
  • Metal
Size:
  • 4.5" diam x 6" H
Description:
Game. Metal “Beano” cage. Round wire-mesh ball containing many lightweight wooden balls (.5" diam) each stamped with a letter (B,I,N,G,O) and a number (from 1 to at least 70), on a wire stand with wire crank that spins the balls, a latch for an opening where balls can be taken in and out, and a little metal cup stamped "LOWE" where a single ball would tumble into. This game was played at the firehouse 1950s and beyond.
1000.29.378Benefit for Cranberry Isles Volunteer Fire Department
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Organizations, Civic
Poster, on cardboard, "Concert benefit Cranberry Isles Volunteer Fire Department, Monday, August 13th 4:30 p.m. fire house, Robert Bloom, oboe; Charles Bruck, conductor; Sara Lambert "Sally" Bloom, oboe; Susan Freed, violin, with members of Pierre Monteaux Festival Orchestra" with abstract painting of rocks
Benefit for Cranberry Isles Volunteer Fire Department
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.29.378   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Poster, on cardboard, "Concert benefit Cranberry Isles Volunteer Fire Department, Monday, August 13th 4:30 p.m. fire house, Robert Bloom, oboe; Charles Bruck, conductor; Sara Lambert "Sally" Bloom, oboe; Susan Freed, violin, with members of Pierre Monteaux Festival Orchestra" with abstract painting of rocks
1000.0.272Bill for green paint for schoolhouse
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Organizations, School Institution
Bill of paint for schoolhouse, 2 pounds of green, 50 pounds of lead (probably white), umber & red lead, oil & boiled oil, total $9.06
Bill for green paint for schoolhouse
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.272   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bill of paint for schoolhouse, 2 pounds of green, 50 pounds of lead (probably white), umber & red lead, oil & boiled oil, total $9.06
2000.132.37Book of Remembrance, history of church and ladies aid
  • Publication, Book
  • Organizations, Religious
Book, "Book of Remembrance", by Velma Teel, history of the church and ladies aid. Also included, 3.5" floppy diskette perhaps by Sarah Newell, with, presumably, transcriptions of some parts. (From Ladies Aid 2000). A description of the early history of the Cranberry Isles and the Ladies Aid Founding history.
Book of Remembrance, history of church and ladies aid
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.132.37   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Description:
Book, "Book of Remembrance", by Velma Teel, history of the church and ladies aid. Also included, 3.5" floppy diskette perhaps by Sarah Newell, with, presumably, transcriptions of some parts. (From Ladies Aid 2000). A description of the early history of the Cranberry Isles and the Ladies Aid Founding history.
1000.5.152Bumper sticker for The Rooster Club band
  • Document, Sticker, Bumper Sticker
  • Organizations, Civic
Bumper sticker, Rooster Club band
Bumper sticker for The Rooster Club band
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.5.152   
Type:
  • Document, Sticker, Bumper Sticker
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bumper sticker, Rooster Club band
2016.353.2118Cap and tee shirt, Rooster Club
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Clothing. Blue and gold Rooster Club ball cap and green Rooster Club tee shirt. The Rooster Club was the men's answer to the elite women's Cranberry Club. Members included Arvard Savage, Doc Haydock, Charlie Rice, and Victor [White]?. Club house was behind Haydock's house.
Cap and tee shirt, Rooster Club
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.353.2118   
Type:
  • Object, Clothing, Hat
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
Description:
Clothing. Blue and gold Rooster Club ball cap and green Rooster Club tee shirt. The Rooster Club was the men's answer to the elite women's Cranberry Club. Members included Arvard Savage, Doc Haydock, Charlie Rice, and Victor [White]?. Club house was behind Haydock's house.
2012.193.1433Children at church
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Photo, Scott Bracy, Christina Bracy, Chris Sporacio, Hannah Gray, Candy Wedge
Children at church
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.193.1433   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Scott Bracy, Christina Bracy, Chris Sporacio, Hannah Gray, Candy Wedge
2012.193.1413Children at school
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Candy Wedge, Becky Sanborn, Corey Alley, Katrina Pickering
Children at school
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.193.1413   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Candy Wedge, Becky Sanborn, Corey Alley, Katrina Pickering
2012.193.1439Children at school
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Photo, Carolyn Liebow, Megan Liebow, Mandy Bracy, Audra Wellman, Ada Rice, Molly Gray
Children at school
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.193.1439   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Carolyn Liebow, Megan Liebow, Mandy Bracy, Audra Wellman, Ada Rice, Molly Gray
2012.193.1442Children at school
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Photo, Martha Gray, Hannah Gray, Alicia Sporacio, Megan Liebow, Audra Wellman, Teacher Shannon Shannon, Mandy Bracy, Chris Sporacio, Molly Gray, Scott Bracy
Children at school
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.193.1442   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Martha Gray, Hannah Gray, Alicia Sporacio, Megan Liebow, Audra Wellman, Teacher Shannon Shannon, Mandy Bracy, Chris Sporacio, Molly Gray, Scott Bracy
2012.193.1443Children at school
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, School Institution
Photo, Matha Gray, Hannah Gray, Alicia Sporacio, Megan Liebow, Audra Wellman, Teacher Shannon Shannon, Mandy Bracy, Chris Sporacio, Molly Gray, Scott Bracy
Children at school
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.193.1443   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Matha Gray, Hannah Gray, Alicia Sporacio, Megan Liebow, Audra Wellman, Teacher Shannon Shannon, Mandy Bracy, Chris Sporacio, Molly Gray, Scott Bracy
2012.193.1440Children singing
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Photo, Chris Sporacio, Candy Wedge, Christina Bracy, Alicia Sporacio, Unknown, Scott Bracy, Molly Gray
Children singing
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.193.1440   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Chris Sporacio, Candy Wedge, Christina Bracy, Alicia Sporacio, Unknown, Scott Bracy, Molly Gray
1000.0.944Church deed 1897
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
Letter from Hugh Dwelley to Susan White explaining the enclosed copy of the Great Cranberry Island's church deed from 1897, Includes a copy of the original church deed.
Church deed 1897
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.944   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Hugh Dwelley to Susan White explaining the enclosed copy of the Great Cranberry Island's church deed from 1897, Includes a copy of the original church deed.
1000.0.737Church history 1860s and 1890
  • Document, Administrative Records
  • Organizations, Religious
Document, 2 handwritten sheets, an early church history, mentioning the Benevolent Sewing Circle (1860-1866), the secession of members, selling of pews Aug 1866 and dedication of Union Meeting House 11 Sep 1866, revival and sale to Rev. Harwood 1896, and then raising subtle legal questions. Perhaps written by Abigail Preble?
Church history 1860s and 1890
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.737   
Type:
  • Document, Administrative Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Description:
Document, 2 handwritten sheets, an early church history, mentioning the Benevolent Sewing Circle (1860-1866), the secession of members, selling of pews Aug 1866 and dedication of Union Meeting House 11 Sep 1866, revival and sale to Rev. Harwood 1896, and then raising subtle legal questions. Perhaps written by Abigail Preble?
2012.193.1423Classroom photo
  • Image, Photograph
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Scott Bracy, Cary Samuel, Teacher Julie Veilleux (?), Hannah Gray, Christina Bracy, Jeremy Alley- Islesford School
Classroom photo
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.193.1423   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Scott Bracy, Cary Samuel, Teacher Julie Veilleux (?), Hannah Gray, Christina Bracy, Jeremy Alley- Islesford School
1000.0.16Cranberry Club 50th Anniversary
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic
Document, photocopy, 2 typewritten pages, "The Cranberry Club 50th. Anniversary", by Mary Huntington Thompson
Cranberry Club 50th Anniversary
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.16   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Events
  • Organizations, Civic
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, photocopy, 2 typewritten pages, "The Cranberry Club 50th. Anniversary", by Mary Huntington Thompson
2012.196.1560Cranberry House poster
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Organizations, Civic
Poster, Cranberry House- Historical Museum, Shore Trail & Gardens. Cafe'
Cranberry House poster
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.196.1560   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Poster, Cranberry House- Historical Museum, Shore Trail & Gardens. Cafe'