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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 2002.44.202 | Advertisement for Carl G. Nelson and Christopher Fry books |
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| Brochure, 1979, advertising "The Prince of Peace" by Carl G. Nelson, and "Death is a Kind of Love" by Chrisopher Fry, both publications of The Tidal Press | 
Description: Brochure, 1979, advertising "The Prince of Peace" by Carl G. Nelson, and "Death is a Kind of Love" by Chrisopher Fry, both publications of The Tidal Press |
| 2014.568.3059 | "Bangor Weekly Commercial" |
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| A receipt for the Bangor Weekly Commercial. It is a 12 month subscription or $1 a year, and is for William Preble. | 
Description: A receipt for the Bangor Weekly Commercial. It is a 12 month subscription or $1 a year, and is for William Preble. |
| 2014.473.2964 | Bangor Weekly Commercial, Receipt. |
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| A receipt for the Bangor Weekly Commercial. This receipt was for $1.00 , and 12 months worth of papers. | 
Description: A receipt for the Bangor Weekly Commercial. This receipt was for $1.00 , and 12 months worth of papers. |
| 1000.46.274 | Bangor Weekly subscription receipt |
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| Business receipt, Caroline Stanley 7 Sep 1899, $1 for the Bangor Weekly Commercial for 1 year |
Description: Business receipt, Caroline Stanley 7 Sep 1899, $1 for the Bangor Weekly Commercial for 1 year |
| 2018.416.2788 | Blank form for ship's protest |
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| Blank form: Public Instrument of Protest (Benjamin Benson Notary for Town of Tremont) wherein shipwreck/damaged cargo would described. | 
Description: Blank form: Public Instrument of Protest (Benjamin Benson Notary for Town of Tremont) wherein shipwreck/damaged cargo would described. |
| 2000.233.198 | Brochure re: Smart Studio |
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| Brochure, advertising the Smart Studio in Northeast Harbor. Wini Smart was GCIHS founding member and local artist. |
Description: Brochure, advertising the Smart Studio in Northeast Harbor. Wini Smart was GCIHS founding member and local artist. |
| 1000.7.110 | Burial expenses for Ellen Maria Stanley |
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| Bill, to Addie Duren, $107.50 for casket, plate, and funeral for Ellen Maria Stanley (Addie's mother), 14 Nov 1929. (See also 1000.7.111, likely for Ellen Maria Stanley burial, too). Per GCIHS.org, Ellen Maria Stanley is buried in Spurling Cemetery #3, 1929. | 
Description: Bill, to Addie Duren, $107.50 for casket, plate, and funeral for Ellen Maria Stanley (Addie's mother), 14 Nov 1929. (See also 1000.7.111, likely for Ellen Maria Stanley burial, too). Per GCIHS.org, Ellen Maria Stanley is buried in Spurling Cemetery #3, 1929. |
| 2022.601.3094 | Comprehensive Plan Update for Cranberry Isles |
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| A letter sent to the people of Cranberry Isles informing them of what happens to their trash, and encouraging the townspeople to cut down on trash. | 
Description: A letter sent to the people of Cranberry Isles informing them of what happens to their trash, and encouraging the townspeople to cut down on trash. |
| 1000.0.569 | "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker 1971 |
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| Newspaper complete page, Ellsworth American 1 Jul 1971, "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker. About the Hadlock family, Capt. Sam Hadlock, Jr., with photos of Arthur Spurling, the old Ben Spurling house, Islesford Museum, Old Wm. Preble House, Church. | 
Description: Newspaper complete page, Ellsworth American 1 Jul 1971, "Cranberry Tales" by LaRue Spiker. About the Hadlock family, Capt. Sam Hadlock, Jr., with photos of Arthur Spurling, the old Ben Spurling house, Islesford Museum, Old Wm. Preble House, Church. |
| 2014.575.3067 | Fiftieth Anniversary of the Livermore Falls Trust Company booklet with a letter hidden inside. |
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| Fiftieth Anniversary of the Livermore Fall Trust Company. This booklet has a hidden letter inside of it for a man names Clayton. This letter may have been written by Louis McSorley. This letter is basically catching Clayton on the life of the author who wrote the letter. It doesn't seem as though the letter was ever sent, or even finished. | 
Description: Fiftieth Anniversary of the Livermore Fall Trust Company. This booklet has a hidden letter inside of it for a man names Clayton. This letter may have been written by Louis McSorley. This letter is basically catching Clayton on the life of the author who wrote the letter. It doesn't seem as though the letter was ever sent, or even finished. |
| 2003.81.578 | French fashion poster |
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| Print, French fashions, dog with woman wearing bustle and fancy hat, hand-colored blue and gold in spots |
Description: Print, French fashions, dog with woman wearing bustle and fancy hat, hand-colored blue and gold in spots |
| 2003.81.581 | French fashion poster |
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| Print, Franch fashions, "Godey's Americanized Paris Fashions" 1 Oct 1849, two girls and two boys wearing coats, playing Blind Man's Buff, hand-colored gold in spots |
Description: Print, Franch fashions, "Godey's Americanized Paris Fashions" 1 Oct 1849, two girls and two boys wearing coats, playing Blind Man's Buff, hand-colored gold in spots |
| 1000.0.1025 | Ice Harvesting on Cranberry Island |
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| Exhibit. Previously used museum display about Ice Harvesting on Cranberry Island. Included in the publication "A Day on an Ice-Field" by Alvaro Adsitt. | 
Description: Exhibit. Previously used museum display about Ice Harvesting on Cranberry Island. Included in the publication "A Day on an Ice-Field" by Alvaro Adsitt. |
| 1000.7.214 | Knotting booklet |
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| Booklet, "Minerva Style Book" 1934, with styles for knotting (knitting?), and photos of models wearing the finished pieces | 
Description: Booklet, "Minerva Style Book" 1934, with styles for knotting (knitting?), and photos of models wearing the finished pieces |
| 2001.39.309 | Letter from Hamor to Stanley re: bill settlement |
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| Letter from J.R. Hamor, CI, 1 Nov 1876, to Capt. Stanley, asking Capt. to pay and settle bills and fetch items |
Description: Letter from J.R. Hamor, CI, 1 Nov 1876, to Capt. Stanley, asking Capt. to pay and settle bills and fetch items |
| 2018.416.2769 | Letter from William H. Preble to William P. Preble |
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| Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed. | 
Description: Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed. |
| 2003.71.618 | Letter re: business venture |
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| Document, handwritten letter, 1 sheet, 2 sides, letter from Charles D. McDonald, Custom House, Ellsworth, to William P Preble, sending Preble item 617 (a copy of the rejection of his application) and explaining what it means and how to get around the rejection. Items 617 & 618 are a pair. Transcribed. | 
Description: Document, handwritten letter, 1 sheet, 2 sides, letter from Charles D. McDonald, Custom House, Ellsworth, to William P Preble, sending Preble item 617 (a copy of the rejection of his application) and explaining what it means and how to get around the rejection. Items 617 & 618 are a pair. Transcribed. |
| 2001.39.319 | Letter re: receipt of book |
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| Letter and envelope from Treasury Dept, Port of Ellsworth ME, 12 Jan 1905, to Enoch B. Stanley, asking for acknowledgement of receipt of book "Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1904" |
Description: Letter and envelope from Treasury Dept, Port of Ellsworth ME, 12 Jan 1905, to Enoch B. Stanley, asking for acknowledgement of receipt of book "Merchant Vessels of the United States, 1904" |
| 2014.547.3040 | Livermore Falls Trust & Banking Co. Notebook. |
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| A notebook dating back to 1929. This notebook could have belonged to Doris Marr. This notebook has all types of notes it, from college expenses to orders made in June. There was also newspaper clippings and announcements placed inside the notebook | 
Description: A notebook dating back to 1929. This notebook could have belonged to Doris Marr. This notebook has all types of notes it, from college expenses to orders made in June. There was also newspaper clippings and announcements placed inside the notebook |
| 2014.539.3031 | Marr - Louise H. Marr - Order of the Eastern Star Greeting. |
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| Two Order of the Easter Star invitations for Louise Marr. The first One dates back to 1985 and was held in Washburn ME. The second one is from 2005 and is being held in Pinecone. These invitations are notifying Louise of a new member being added to the Order of the Eastern Star, which is a masonic group. | 
Description: Two Order of the Easter Star invitations for Louise Marr. The first One dates back to 1985 and was held in Washburn ME. The second one is from 2005 and is being held in Pinecone. These invitations are notifying Louise of a new member being added to the Order of the Eastern Star, which is a masonic group. |
| 1000.3.248 | Note from Enoch Stanley re: selling oil |
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| Note, from Enoch Stanley to Garent, asking to sell 5 barrels of oil and keep the account of the barrels separate, 5 Sep 1855 |
Description: Note, from Enoch Stanley to Garent, asking to sell 5 barrels of oil and keep the account of the barrels separate, 5 Sep 1855 |
| 1000.116.1123 | Part of a balance weighing scale |
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| Scale, the arms part of a balance weighing scale. Item was dug up close to Mickey Macfarlan's shed (the old Post Office in Preble's time) ca. 1970 | 
Description: Scale, the arms part of a balance weighing scale. Item was dug up close to Mickey Macfarlan's shed (the old Post Office in Preble's time) ca. 1970 |
| 1000.3.247 | Promisory note to Alfred Gilley |
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| Document, promisary note with stamps, William P. Preble, William H. Preble, Charles Guptill, and Enoch B. Stanley promise to pay Alfred H. Gilley $150 on 1 Jan 1870, signed 1869 |
Description: Document, promisary note with stamps, William P. Preble, William H. Preble, Charles Guptill, and Enoch B. Stanley promise to pay Alfred H. Gilley $150 on 1 Jan 1870, signed 1869 |
| 1000.3.241 | Receipt for $60 from Enoch Stanley |
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| Business receipt, Perley Russell & Co., 18 Jul 1870, received $60.00 from Enoch Stanley |
Description: Business receipt, Perley Russell & Co., 18 Jul 1870, received $60.00 from Enoch Stanley |
| 1000.3.236 | Receipt for half interest in Stanley dock |
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| Business receipt, from Lewis Stanley, Islesford, 8 Sep 1936, to Walter Stanley Estate, for 1/2 interest at dock, $800 |
Description: Business receipt, from Lewis Stanley, Islesford, 8 Sep 1936, to Walter Stanley Estate, for 1/2 interest at dock, $800 |
