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2022.600.3093"A Capsule History of Mt. Desert Island."
  • Document, Oral History
  • Places, Island
A written down history of Mt. Desert and all of the surrounding harbors. This history mentions the Native Americans who used to travel out to the islands in the summer. IT also mentions Jackson lab and Acadia National Park.
"A Capsule History of Mt. Desert Island."
Catalogue #:
  • 2022.600.3093   
Type:
  • Document, Oral History
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A written down history of Mt. Desert and all of the surrounding harbors. This history mentions the Native Americans who used to travel out to the islands in the summer. IT also mentions Jackson lab and Acadia National Park.
2021.587.3080Annual 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.
2021.586.3079Annual 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.
2021.588.3081Annual Report 1985
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
Town report for Cranberry Isles. This town report was mailed to Louise Marr who was a long time resident of Cranberry Island. Town reports were typically used to inform residents about maintenance and the things being done on their island.
Annual Report 1985
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.588.3081   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1985
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Town report for Cranberry Isles. This town report was mailed to Louise Marr who was a long time resident of Cranberry Island. Town reports were typically used to inform residents about maintenance and the things being done on their island.
2021.456.2917Annual report for the town of Cranberry Isles, ME.
  • Document, Report
  • Places, Town
An annual report for the town for Cranberry Isles, ME. This report includes a list of taxpayers, the amount of money going to wharfs, and also snow labor costs.
Annual report for the town of Cranberry Isles, ME.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2917   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1931
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
An annual report for the town for Cranberry Isles, ME. This report includes a list of taxpayers, the amount of money going to wharfs, and also snow labor costs.
1000.27.922Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Places
Carter's Real Estate listing from 2005 detailing Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.922   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
Subject:
  • Places
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Carter's Real Estate listing from 2005 detailing Bear Dog Boat Yard and house
2002.20.40Bear Island becomes part of Town of Cranberry Isles
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Places, Town
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, copy of Maine State Bill Proposal, Bear Island to be annexed to Cranberry Isles, 14 June 1849. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed: State of Maine/In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. An Act to set off Bear Island in the town of Mt Desert and annex the same to Cranberry Isles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, as follows: From and after the passage of this act, "Bear Island," in the town of Mount Desert is hereby set off from that town and annexed to the town of Cranberry Isles. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1849. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Samuel Belcher, Speaker. In Senate, June 12, 1849. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. William Tripp, President. June 13, 1849. Approved. John W. Dana
Bear Island becomes part of Town of Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.20.40   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1849
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, 1 handwritten sheet, copy of Maine State Bill Proposal, Bear Island to be annexed to Cranberry Isles, 14 June 1849. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed: State of Maine/In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine. An Act to set off Bear Island in the town of Mt Desert and annex the same to Cranberry Isles. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Legislature assembled, as follows: From and after the passage of this act, "Bear Island," in the town of Mount Desert is hereby set off from that town and annexed to the town of Cranberry Isles. In the House of Representatives, June 11, 1849. This bill having had three several readings, passed to be enacted. Samuel Belcher, Speaker. In Senate, June 12, 1849. This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted. William Tripp, President. June 13, 1849. Approved. John W. Dana [show more]
1000.27.662Ceremonial Ribbon
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
  • Events
  • Places, Harbor
Artifact, ribbon from ribbon cutting ceremony 15 May 2003 at Manset.
Ceremonial Ribbon
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.662   
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Souvenir
Subject:
  • Events
  • Places, Harbor
Date:
  • 2003
Materials:
  • Fabric
Description:
Artifact, ribbon from ribbon cutting ceremony 15 May 2003 at Manset.
2022.602.2721Copies two of 1787 Gregoire to W. Margaret Standley deeds
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Places, Island
Xerox copies of two of 1787 Gregoire to W. Margaret Standley (GCI). From Elizabeth Selim. Very hard to read, but it goes over the who owns what land on Great Cranberry Island.
Copies two of 1787 Gregoire to W. Margaret Standley deeds
Catalogue #:
  • 2022.602.2721   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • Bartholomew De Gregoire
Date:
  • 1787
Description:
Xerox copies of two of 1787 Gregoire to W. Margaret Standley (GCI). From Elizabeth Selim. Very hard to read, but it goes over the who owns what land on Great Cranberry Island.
2003.87.645Cranberry Club Rooster Division
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Places, Club
Poster, "Cranberry Club Rooster Division", the Rooster Club (local spoof of Cranberry Club), hand-colored
Cranberry Club Rooster Division
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.645   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
Subject:
  • Places, Club
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Poster, "Cranberry Club Rooster Division", the Rooster Club (local spoof of Cranberry Club), hand-colored
2002.85.600Cranberry Island Tennis Club documents
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
  • Places, Club
Documents relating to Cranberry Island Tennis Club 1982-1990: bylaws of 1983, list of members, rules of the court, activities, minutes of meetings, etc.
Cranberry Island Tennis Club documents
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.85.600   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
Subject:
  • Places, Club
Date:
  • 1982
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents relating to Cranberry Island Tennis Club 1982-1990: bylaws of 1983, list of members, rules of the court, activities, minutes of meetings, etc.
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."
2004.96.897Cranberry Isles Maine; The Town of Five Islands
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Places
Cranberry Isles Maine; The Town of Five Islands, a 1-page fold-out tourist brochure created by the town, with photos of both Cranberry and Islesford attractions, and the poem "Cranbery Isles" by James Belcher Ford (who was a minister on GCI.)
Cranberry Isles Maine; The Town of Five Islands
Catalogue #:
  • 2004.96.897   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
Subject:
  • Places
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Cranberry Isles Maine; The Town of Five Islands, a 1-page fold-out tourist brochure created by the town, with photos of both Cranberry and Islesford attractions, and the poem "Cranbery Isles" by James Belcher Ford (who was a minister on GCI.)
2023.643.3133Cranberry Road: GCI 1919-1950 - Wini Smart
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Places
A brief history of Great Cranberry between 1919 and 1950. Covering the businesses and activities of islanders. Including many of Betty Hartleys recollections.
Cranberry Road: GCI 1919-1950 - Wini Smart
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.643.3133   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Places
Creator:
  • Wini Smart
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A brief history of Great Cranberry between 1919 and 1950. Covering the businesses and activities of islanders. Including many of Betty Hartleys recollections.
1000.4.7Deed: Fernald to Dunbar 1884
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Places, Island
Bear Island Deed,.5 Nov 1884 (modern photocopy)
Deed: Fernald to Dunbar 1884
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.4.7   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1884
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bear Island Deed,.5 Nov 1884 (modern photocopy)
1000.7.49Deed Rosebrook to Spurling
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Places, Address
Deed, From Eben C. Rosebrook to Joseph S. Spurling, 16 Apr 1866: land
Deed Rosebrook to Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.49   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Places, Address
Date:
  • 1866
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Deed, From Eben C. Rosebrook to Joseph S. Spurling, 16 Apr 1866: land
1000.7.113Disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Cemetery
Letter, 22 Sep 1931, from Frank Bartlett, Town Clerk, to Mrs. Duren, notifying that permit for disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley has been sent to Charles Stanley. (See GCIHS.org for Spurling Cemetery #2 note that Arthur P. Stanley was buried in the 2nd Spurling cemetery but then his stone and remains were transferred to the 3rd Spurling cemetery.)
Disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.113   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Places, Cemetery
Date:
  • 1931
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, 22 Sep 1931, from Frank Bartlett, Town Clerk, to Mrs. Duren, notifying that permit for disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley has been sent to Charles Stanley. (See GCIHS.org for Spurling Cemetery #2 note that Arthur P. Stanley was buried in the 2nd Spurling cemetery but then his stone and remains were transferred to the 3rd Spurling cemetery.)
1000.46.257Document re: estate of Enoch B. Stanley
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Places, Address
Document, by Mary C. Richardson 21 Mar 1905, witnessed by 7 people, promising to sign quitclaim deed for no more than 0.5 acre of land, to be used as house lot, to any & all heirs of Enoch B. Stanley. Transcribed.
Document re: estate of Enoch B. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.46.257   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Places, Address
Date:
  • 1905
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, by Mary C. Richardson 21 Mar 1905, witnessed by 7 people, promising to sign quitclaim deed for no more than 0.5 acre of land, to be used as house lot, to any & all heirs of Enoch B. Stanley. Transcribed.
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]
2019.427.2808Douglas Macfarlan Research and manuscript
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
  • People
  • Places
Green notebook of Douglas Macfarlan (Michael J. "Mickey" Macfarlan's’ father) research labelled "William Bingham’s Maine Lands with biographical notes on Bingham, John Black, Col. Cobb, Baring Bros., Ashburton, Genl James Swagt [sp?]. Notebook also contains A= typewritten copy of Downeast Magazine 1966 Bingham Estate. B=Three seemingly unrelated newspaper clippings. C= An envelope with documents “The Engagement between the “Constitution” and the “Guerriere” Aug 19, 1812 (six pages) with transcription and a copy of "general orders (four pages) with note "turn this envelope up and over to get the ins. copy.” And D = A title page and lengthy manuscript: “Voyages of Discovery of the North Atlantic Coast by Douglas Macfarlan” with red Viking ship picture.
Douglas Macfarlan Research and manuscript
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.427.2808   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
Subject:
  • People
  • Places
Date:
  • 1961
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Green notebook of Douglas Macfarlan (Michael J. "Mickey" Macfarlan's’ father) research labelled "William Bingham’s Maine Lands with biographical notes on Bingham, John Black, Col. Cobb, Baring Bros., Ashburton, Genl James Swagt [sp?]. Notebook also contains A= typewritten copy of Downeast Magazine 1966 Bingham Estate. B=Three seemingly unrelated newspaper clippings. C= An envelope with documents “The Engagement between the “Constitution” and the “Guerriere” Aug 19, 1812 (six pages) with transcription and a copy of "general orders (four pages) with note "turn this envelope up and over to get the ins. copy.” And D = A title page and lengthy manuscript: “Voyages of Discovery of the North Atlantic Coast by Douglas Macfarlan” with red Viking ship picture. [show more]
2014.514.3006Dyke - Hamlin L. Dyke. Marr - Wade H. Marr Warranty Deed for the Pleasant View Cemetery.
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
A warranty deed between Hamlin Dyke and Wade Marr for a parcel of land in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls, Maine.
Dyke - Hamlin L. Dyke. Marr - Wade H. Marr Warranty Deed for the Pleasant View Cemetery.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.514.3006   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Landscape
Date:
  • 1923-12-11
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A warranty deed between Hamlin Dyke and Wade Marr for a parcel of land in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls, Maine.
1000.28.145Film by David Westphal - aka Lloyd Hayes-Bob Browning Home movies
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
  • Places, Island
Video. Two DVDs made by Northeast Historic Films in Bucksport, ME, of a 16MM film and three documents. A letter from David Wesphal, Acadia Film/Video, GCI, ME, 17Feb1989 to Robertina (Bobby) Gray, Cranberry Island Library President; and a newspaper clipping dated Feb. 16, 1989 (newspaper unidentified) discussing the Northeast Historic Film archive in Blue Hill; and a film log for each of the seven reels. Westphal's letter speaks about the sugar tin can that Gray brought to him containing seven 400-ft reels of film which Wesphal titled Sugar 1, 2, 3 etc. Westphal suggests the film go to the Blue Hill Film depository for long term storage. He says the whole film runs about 1 and a half hours, was shot at slow speed (silent speed). Reel 1: Lobster-Herring (some on CI). Reel 2: Duck Island, A Few Yachts, Robinson Mtn. Reel 3: Bob in Punt, Al and Rene, Yojo, Bathing Group, Lorae, Isl and Pine Isl, Bob in Lorae. Reel 4: Morse, Panorama, Reception, Picnic Bakers, Anna Arm. Reel 5: Valley Cove, Teacup Inn, Mt Road, Jordan Pond, Grand Pre, Lena at Bakers. Reel 6: Bemesa and Yacht Races. Reel 7: Bathing, Sammy Sanford, Natives on Wharf, Eber at P.O., Enoch, Capt Rice, Kelly and Boy Radts. The leader on the digital copy of the film reads: The David Westphal Collection, Acc 0702, Browning Home movies, transferred from 16mm master by Northeast Historic Film 12 June 1996. At GCIHS this film is called the Lloyd Hayes-Bob Browning video and is believed to have been taken ca. 1929-1931; www.gcihs.org/1/photos/lloyd_hayes.html: Bob Browning donated home movies made by Lloyd Benjamin Hayes (1880-1943), and that Lloyd and Rachel Hayes bought and refurbished the old Spurling home, ran a boarding house 1934-1937, and made these home movies.
Film by David Westphal - aka Lloyd Hayes-Bob Browning Home movies
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.28.145   
Type:
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1929
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Video. Two DVDs made by Northeast Historic Films in Bucksport, ME, of a 16MM film and three documents. A letter from David Wesphal, Acadia Film/Video, GCI, ME, 17Feb1989 to Robertina (Bobby) Gray, Cranberry Island Library President; and a newspaper clipping dated Feb. 16, 1989 (newspaper unidentified) discussing the Northeast Historic Film archive in Blue Hill; and a film log for each of the seven reels. Westphal's letter speaks about the sugar tin can that Gray brought to him containing seven 400-ft reels of film which Wesphal titled Sugar 1, 2, 3 etc. Westphal suggests the film go to the Blue Hill Film depository for long term storage. He says the whole film runs about 1 and a half hours, was shot at slow speed (silent speed). Reel 1: Lobster-Herring (some on CI). Reel 2: Duck Island, A Few Yachts, Robinson Mtn. Reel 3: Bob in Punt, Al and Rene, Yojo, Bathing Group, Lorae, Isl and Pine Isl, Bob in Lorae. Reel 4: Morse, Panorama, Reception, Picnic Bakers, Anna Arm. Reel 5: Valley Cove, Teacup Inn, Mt Road, Jordan Pond, Grand Pre, Lena at Bakers. Reel 6: Bemesa and Yacht Races. Reel 7: Bathing, Sammy Sanford, Natives on Wharf, Eber at P.O., Enoch, Capt Rice, Kelly and Boy Radts. The leader on the digital copy of the film reads: The David Westphal Collection, Acc 0702, Browning Home movies, transferred from 16mm master by Northeast Historic Film 12 June 1996. At GCIHS this film is called the Lloyd Hayes-Bob Browning video and is believed to have been taken ca. 1929-1931; www.gcihs.org/1/photos/lloyd_hayes.html: Bob Browning donated home movies made by Lloyd Benjamin Hayes (1880-1943), and that Lloyd and Rachel Hayes bought and refurbished the old Spurling home, ran a boarding house 1934-1937, and made these home movies. [show more]
1000.0.1099GCIHS's Home and Garden Tour miscellanea
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
  • Places, Island
Collection of GCIHS's Home and Garden Tour, 1099a-f. (a) Brochure handed out to Home, Art, and Garden Tour visitors. (b) Photo of Ticket selling station set up in Southwest Harbor. (c) Newspress release announcing the HAGT. (d) Thank you note posted by Phil Whitney after the event. (e) Laminated Poster of HAGT. (f) Save the date.
GCIHS's Home and Garden Tour miscellanea
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1099   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Description:
Collection of GCIHS's Home and Garden Tour, 1099a-f. (a) Brochure handed out to Home, Art, and Garden Tour visitors. (b) Photo of Ticket selling station set up in Southwest Harbor. (c) Newspress release announcing the HAGT. (d) Thank you note posted by Phil Whitney after the event. (e) Laminated Poster of HAGT. (f) Save the date.
2014.583.3076"Great Cranberry Island (Marr Property.)"
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Places, Island
A map of the Marr Property on Great Cranberry Island. This shows Cranberry Cove, Spruce Haven, Rockledge, Pebble Cove, Western Way, Roberts/Long Point. This also shows Seal Harbor, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Manset, Seawall, and Bass Harbor. Lastly, there is a drawing of GCI and LCI, marking the Marr Property on GCI.
"Great Cranberry Island (Marr Property.)"
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.583.3076   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A map of the Marr Property on Great Cranberry Island. This shows Cranberry Cove, Spruce Haven, Rockledge, Pebble Cove, Western Way, Roberts/Long Point. This also shows Seal Harbor, Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, Manset, Seawall, and Bass Harbor. Lastly, there is a drawing of GCI and LCI, marking the Marr Property on GCI.
2003.60.479History of Cranberry Isles before 1900
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Places, Town
Document, handwritten, "History of Cranberry Isles before 1900", unsigned, 6 loose lined sheets, (text similar to that in book "1906 MDI Census").
History of Cranberry Isles before 1900
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.60.479   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, handwritten, "History of Cranberry Isles before 1900", unsigned, 6 loose lined sheets, (text similar to that in book "1906 MDI Census").