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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 2013.489.2976 | Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings" |
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| A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. | 
Description: A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. [show more] |
| 2013.490.2977 | Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha. |
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| Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. | 
Description: Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. [show more] |
| 2013.491.2982 | Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields. |
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| A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Cynthia Jabar. Hugh starts the letter by thanking Cynthia for a copy of her book. He goes on to say "We Cranberry Islanders are very pleases at the popularity that Rachel Field's work among our islands still enjoys." He continues by talking about other books that have been written by islanders throughout the years and how these authors have been inspired by Rachel Fields' work. He then goes on to talk about Hitty and the work that is being done around her. He finishes the letter with another thank you to Cynthia, and signs off. | 
Description: A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Cynthia Jabar. Hugh starts the letter by thanking Cynthia for a copy of her book. He goes on to say "We Cranberry Islanders are very pleases at the popularity that Rachel Field's work among our islands still enjoys." He continues by talking about other books that have been written by islanders throughout the years and how these authors have been inspired by Rachel Fields' work. He then goes on to talk about Hitty and the work that is being done around her. He finishes the letter with another thank you to Cynthia, and signs off. [show more] |
| 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. |
| 2014.484.2971 | Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Women's Winter Work Project Quilts |
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| Questionnaires to gather information about quilts made by GCI women including members of the Ladies Aid Society. The intent was to photograph the quilts to create a photographic record of Cranberry Island's women's winter work. Includes forms from 20 quilters. | 
Description: Questionnaires to gather information about quilts made by GCI women including members of the Ladies Aid Society. The intent was to photograph the quilts to create a photographic record of Cranberry Island's women's winter work. Includes forms from 20 quilters. |
| 2014.488.2975 | Sarah Bunker Autograph Book |
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| An autograph book owned by Sarah Bunker. This book has autographs and notes from Sarah's friends. Most of the book is signed by people living in places like Bangor, Ellsworth and Bangor. Sixty-two double sided sheets. All pages autographed except two at front of book. | 
Description: An autograph book owned by Sarah Bunker. This book has autographs and notes from Sarah's friends. Most of the book is signed by people living in places like Bangor, Ellsworth and Bangor. Sixty-two double sided sheets. All pages autographed except two at front of book. |
| 2014.514.3006 | Dyke - Hamlin L. Dyke. Marr - Wade H. Marr Warranty Deed for the Pleasant View Cemetery. |
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| A warranty deed between Hamlin Dyke and Wade Marr for a parcel of land in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls, Maine. | 
Description: A warranty deed between Hamlin Dyke and Wade Marr for a parcel of land in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls, Maine. |
| 2014.521.3013 | Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Birth. |
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| Birth Certificate for Clarence Chamberlin. Born on August 31, 1903 to Charles and Maude Chamberlin. The certificate was issued 64 years after the birth of Clarence's birth. | 
Description: Birth Certificate for Clarence Chamberlin. Born on August 31, 1903 to Charles and Maude Chamberlin. The certificate was issued 64 years after the birth of Clarence's birth. |
| 2014.522.3014 | Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Death. |
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| The death certificate for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. It says that cranberry islander Louise Marr was the informant of the death. Chamberlin was 75 years old when he died of heart disease. | 
Description: The death certificate for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. It says that cranberry islander Louise Marr was the informant of the death. Chamberlin was 75 years old when he died of heart disease. |
| 2014.523.3015 | Farley Funeral Home Receipt for Louise Marr. |
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| A receipt for Louise Marr from the Farley Funeral Home. This receipt is from Clarence Wilson Chamberlin's funeral services. | 
Description: A receipt for Louise Marr from the Farley Funeral Home. This receipt is from Clarence Wilson Chamberlin's funeral services. |
| 2014.525.3017 | Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application. |
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| A placement committee application for Doris Marr. This application is asking questions about training records, extra-curricular activities, and college achievements. The application had to be written in the candidates handwriting. | 
Description: A placement committee application for Doris Marr. This application is asking questions about training records, extra-curricular activities, and college achievements. The application had to be written in the candidates handwriting. |
| 2014.526.3018 | McSorley - Doris Preble McSorley |
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| Doris McSorley's teaching records from the 40's. | 
Description: Doris McSorley's teaching records from the 40's. |
| 2014.527.3019 | Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Covenant for Perpetual Interment |
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| Covenant for Perpetual Interment for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. This is a document from the State of Florida as a receipt for a grave plot on the Gulf Pines Memorial Park. | 
Description: Covenant for Perpetual Interment for Clarence Wilson Chamberlin. This is a document from the State of Florida as a receipt for a grave plot on the Gulf Pines Memorial Park. |
| 2014.528.3020 | Marr - Louise Marr Receipt for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorial. |
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| A receipt from John A. Finn & Co. for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorials. The work that was done was cutting an inscription in the cemetery and a duplicate marker set . | 
Description: A receipt from John A. Finn & Co. for a Distinctive Cemetery Memorials. The work that was done was cutting an inscription in the cemetery and a duplicate marker set . |
| 2014.529.3021 | Funliner Trips- Maine State Ferry Service |
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| A Map of the outer islands, including Great Cranberry, Mt. Desert, Deer Island and North Haven Island. On the other side there is a diagram that explains what the lights and buoys mean. | 
Description: A Map of the outer islands, including Great Cranberry, Mt. Desert, Deer Island and North Haven Island. On the other side there is a diagram that explains what the lights and buoys mean. |
| 2014.532.3024 | Spurling - Benjamin H. Spurling Bill of sale for a Boat. |
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| A bill of sale for a boat to Benjamin Spurling. The boat was sold to Spurling by a woman named Dora Boyd, who was in charge of Frank I. Reed's Estate. Frank Reed previously owned the boat, and lived in Boothbay Harbor. | 
Description: A bill of sale for a boat to Benjamin Spurling. The boat was sold to Spurling by a woman named Dora Boyd, who was in charge of Frank I. Reed's Estate. Frank Reed previously owned the boat, and lived in Boothbay Harbor. |
| 2014.533.3025 | Grocery Receipt from 1879. |
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| A grocery receipt from A.C Roger's and company. This receipt has goods like sugar, ham , cabbage, and even raisins. The total for the whole 18 items of ended up being $17. This $17 would be just over $400 now. On the back of the receipt there is an add for the grocery store. | 
Description: A grocery receipt from A.C Roger's and company. This receipt has goods like sugar, ham , cabbage, and even raisins. The total for the whole 18 items of ended up being $17. This $17 would be just over $400 now. On the back of the receipt there is an add for the grocery store. |
| 2014.534.3026 | McSorley - Andrew Albert McSorley Birth certificate. |
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| Andrew McSorley's Birth Certificate. Andrew was born on March 9th, 1912 to John and Estella McSorley. He was born in Isleford Maine to Dr. Marsh. | 
Description: Andrew McSorley's Birth Certificate. Andrew was born on March 9th, 1912 to John and Estella McSorley. He was born in Isleford Maine to Dr. Marsh. |
| 2014.535.3027 | Spurling - Benjamin Spurling receipt for Building Materials. |
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| A receipt for a 1 ton stove coal on august 10, and two other orders of the same thing on November 1. Spurlin spent a total of $48, | 
Description: A receipt for a 1 ton stove coal on august 10, and two other orders of the same thing on November 1. Spurlin spent a total of $48, |
| 2014.536.3028 | Marr - Louise H. Marr Personal Identification Card. |
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| A personal identification card for Louise H. Marr's trip to South America. This identification record has her finger prints from both hands and her signature. This record was administered through the Boston Police Dept. | 
Description: A personal identification card for Louise H. Marr's trip to South America. This identification record has her finger prints from both hands and her signature. This record was administered through the Boston Police Dept. |
| 2014.537.3029 | Marr - Louise H. Marr Vaccination Certificate. |
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| A smallpox vaccination record for Louise Marr. She got vaccinated for small pox because she was traveling to South America. Marr got her vaccine in 1950, but there is stamps on the certificate from 1952. | 
Description: A smallpox vaccination record for Louise Marr. She got vaccinated for small pox because she was traveling to South America. Marr got her vaccine in 1950, but there is stamps on the certificate from 1952. |
| 2014.538.3030 | The Board of Pharmacy of the State of New Jersey Certificate |
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| A certificate from the board of Pharmacy notifying the recipient of a satisfactory examination score. This was likely sent to Wade Marr, who got his Pharmacy degree, and made a living as a druggist. | 
Description: A certificate from the board of Pharmacy notifying the recipient of a satisfactory examination score. This was likely sent to Wade Marr, who got his Pharmacy degree, and made a living as a druggist. |
| 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. |
| 2014.540.3032 | Receipt For Rent Money. |
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| A receipt for received rent money from Ben Spurling. This note says " Rec'd from B.H Spurling fifty dollars for rent of house in full to May 1st, 1886." The name of the person who signed the paper cannot be read. | 
Description: A receipt for received rent money from Ben Spurling. This note says " Rec'd from B.H Spurling fifty dollars for rent of house in full to May 1st, 1886." The name of the person who signed the paper cannot be read. |
| 2014.541.3033 | Letter to a friend. |
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| A letter to Fannie Spurling from her friend named Addie . This letter is mostly just Addie catching Fannie up on the latest news. Addie tells Fannie about about weddings, her mother, and also asks about Fannies summer. She signs it "Love to all, Addie" | 
Description: A letter to Fannie Spurling from her friend named Addie . This letter is mostly just Addie catching Fannie up on the latest news. Addie tells Fannie about about weddings, her mother, and also asks about Fannies summer. She signs it "Love to all, Addie" |
