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2018.416.2800William P. Preble ledgers (1873-1890s)
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
Two ledgers (A-B) 1873-1890s of a collection of 18 small, 19th-century ledgers or account journals belonging to William P. Preble; very difficult to decipher, many entries not in chronological order, often several years of entries not made in sequential order. (Only exterior and one page of each ledger scanned. ) A= 1873-1893 long narrow store ledger with a general mish-mash of stuff…some in chronological order some not. 1873 list of cash and credit, purchases, school items. 1872 herring shipped, 1890, 1893. Small folded note inserted in middle of this ledger signed by William P. Preble, dated Jan 23rd 1891 that “parties having friends buried in the Burying Yard [cemetery] that they are requested to contribute towards the bill for labor and materials for fencing and painting the same”. Charges for services to the Town of CI [no year]. 1876 Town of CI charges, 1877 Charges for handling the estate of G. H. Gilley, 1878 and 1880 Meeting House expenses [church?], various 1881 records, 1881-1886 various entries. B= Small tan notebook “Pierce’s memorandum and Account Book designed for Farmers, Mechanics and all people”. 1893 January expenses for various jobs including “hauling weir stuff”. List of payments to S.C. Sanford (“Sammy” Samuel Sanford, Preble’s step son), and others.
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Two ledgers (A-B) 1873-1890s of a collection of 18 small, 19th-century ledgers or account journals belonging to William P. Preble; very difficult to decipher, many entries not in chronological order, often several years of entries not made in sequential order. (Only exterior and one page of each ledger scanned. ) A= 1873-1893 long narrow store ledger with a general mish-mash of stuff…some in chronological order some not. 1873 list of cash and credit, purchases, school items. 1872 herring shipped, 1890, 1893. Small folded note inserted in middle of this ledger signed by William P. Preble, dated Jan 23rd 1891 that “parties having friends buried in the Burying Yard [cemetery] that they are requested to contribute towards the bill for labor and materials for fencing and painting the same”. Charges for services to the Town of CI [no year]. 1876 Town of CI charges, 1877 Charges for handling the estate of G. H. Gilley, 1878 and 1880 Meeting House expenses [church?], various 1881 records, 1881-1886 various entries. B= Small tan notebook “Pierce’s memorandum and Account Book designed for Farmers, Mechanics and all people”. 1893 January expenses for various jobs including “hauling weir stuff”. List of payments to S.C. Sanford (“Sammy” Samuel Sanford, Preble’s step son), and others. [show more]
1000.4.7Deed: Fernald to Dunbar 1884
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Places, Island
Bear Island Deed,.5 Nov 1884 (modern photocopy)
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Bear Island Deed,.5 Nov 1884 (modern photocopy)
2003.71.610Indentures of Smith E. Spurling 1884
  • Document, Legal, Indenture
  • People
Document, 1 sheet, unsigned draft, "Indentures of Smith E. Spurling by Overseers of the Poor of Cranberry Isles". 1885. Transcribed.
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Document, 1 sheet, unsigned draft, "Indentures of Smith E. Spurling by Overseers of the Poor of Cranberry Isles". 1885. Transcribed.
1000.0.58Intention of Marriage, Gillman Stanley & MayStanley
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
  • People
Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Gillman J. Stanley & May Florence Stanley, both of Cranberry Isles, 7 Nov 1885, Charles E. Spurling, Town Clerk. On back, "Married by me 17 Nov 1885" William P. Preble
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Certificate, Intention of Marriage, Gillman J. Stanley & May Florence Stanley, both of Cranberry Isles, 7 Nov 1885, Charles E. Spurling, Town Clerk. On back, "Married by me 17 Nov 1885" William P. Preble
2003.62.483Wedding Certificate George W. Douglass to Lucy R. Spurling
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
  • People
Wedding Certificate, with engraved wedding scene and 2 cutouts for photos but no photos, George W. Douglass (Eden, Maine) to Lucy R. Spurling (Eden, Maine) 15 Dec 1882, married by J.H. Mooers, witness E.C. Mooers
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Wedding Certificate, with engraved wedding scene and 2 cutouts for photos but no photos, George W. Douglass (Eden, Maine) to Lucy R. Spurling (Eden, Maine) 15 Dec 1882, married by J.H. Mooers, witness E.C. Mooers
2018.417.2280Base and spinning wheel head for a 'walking' or 'great' spinning wheel
  • Object, Spinning Wheel
  • Other, Textiles
Three-legged base for a 'walking' or 'great' spinning wheel. Base was originally from the attic of the Scudder house on the north shore of Islesford. Head is termed a 'minor' head made of wood and iron; it came from the donor's wheel in Sullivan, Maine. Donor is a spinner and weaver, and lectures about heritage textiles. She noticed GCIHS had a wheel with no base in collection (GCIHS 2015.312.2072). The two parts married up perfectly. Wheel dates to ca. 1880s; Shakers made this type of great wheel.
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Three-legged base for a 'walking' or 'great' spinning wheel. Base was originally from the attic of the Scudder house on the north shore of Islesford. Head is termed a 'minor' head made of wood and iron; it came from the donor's wheel in Sullivan, Maine. Donor is a spinner and weaver, and lectures about heritage textiles. She noticed GCIHS had a wheel with no base in collection (GCIHS 2015.312.2072). The two parts married up perfectly. Wheel dates to ca. 1880s; Shakers made this type of great wheel. [show more]
2018.416.2768Letter from P. S. Moore to Mr. Preble
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from P.S. Moore to "Friend Preble" from Seawall, Sept 28. 1889, sending statement of Preble's account and thanking him for his recent sympathy. Wool, herring, salt 1876-1889, principal $257.80, balance due $167.9, with blue envelope addressed to William P. Preble postmarked at Seawall, Sept 30, [1889]
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Letter from P.S. Moore to "Friend Preble" from Seawall, Sept 28. 1889, sending statement of Preble's account and thanking him for his recent sympathy. Wool, herring, salt 1876-1889, principal $257.80, balance due $167.9, with blue envelope addressed to William P. Preble postmarked at Seawall, Sept 30, [1889]
1000.27.715School Agent's Census Return 1888
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Document, 1 sheet, 2 sides, School Agent's Census Return, 1888 for Cranberry Isles District 3, filled out by George H. Fernald, witnessed by George J. Joy, 35 students' names and ages listed, youngest Abie Stanley, 5, oldest Hallie M. Gilley, Fannie M. Stanley, and John D. Phippen, all 20. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
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Document, 1 sheet, 2 sides, School Agent's Census Return, 1888 for Cranberry Isles District 3, filled out by George H. Fernald, witnessed by George J. Joy, 35 students' names and ages listed, youngest Abie Stanley, 5, oldest Hallie M. Gilley, Fannie M. Stanley, and John D. Phippen, all 20. Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
1000.27.716State of Maine Examination Questions for teachers
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, School Institution
State of Maine Examination Questions. Winter term 1887-8 for teachers, with 10 questions in each of the subjects: arithmetic, geography, grammar, history, physiology, book keeping, spelling, and theory and practice" Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
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State of Maine Examination Questions. Winter term 1887-8 for teachers, with 10 questions in each of the subjects: arithmetic, geography, grammar, history, physiology, book keeping, spelling, and theory and practice" Item given to Komusin by Dot & Andy McSorley, when he bought his land from them.
2003.71.611Letter from Small to Preble re: weir
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Document, 2 sheets, 4 sides, handwritten letter from E.E. Small, fish dealer, to William B. Preble, 9 Feb 1882, about not going into partnership with Preble but instead taking on by himself the plan to build a weir and fish business in the Cranberry Isles. Transcribed.
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Document, 2 sheets, 4 sides, handwritten letter from E.E. Small, fish dealer, to William B. Preble, 9 Feb 1882, about not going into partnership with Preble but instead taking on by himself the plan to build a weir and fish business in the Cranberry Isles. Transcribed.
1000.3.395Receipt for Schooner S.L. Foster repairs
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Bill, handwritten, from Richard J. Pike, 30 Mar 1889, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for labor cleaning vessel 20 cents per hour, $16.45
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Bill, handwritten, from Richard J. Pike, 30 Mar 1889, to Schooner S.L. Foster, for labor cleaning vessel 20 cents per hour, $16.45
1000.3.231Receipt for a ton of coal
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Store Business
Business receipt, on Gilbert Graves paper, from Henry Clark, 10 Dec 1887, to Asa D. Stanley, for a ton of coal, $5.50
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Business receipt, on Gilbert Graves paper, from Henry Clark, 10 Dec 1887, to Asa D. Stanley, for a ton of coal, $5.50
1000.3.234Letter to Enoch Stanley re: fish sales
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Letter from Potter and Wrightington, Boston, to Enoch Stanley, 2 Aug 1881, complaining that Enoch sent fish to them without notice and thus they had to sell at poor market.
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Letter from Potter and Wrightington, Boston, to Enoch Stanley, 2 Aug 1881, complaining that Enoch sent fish to them without notice and thus they had to sell at poor market.
1000.3.240Telegram to Enoch Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Telegram
  • Businesses, Other Business
Telegram from Potter and Wrightington, Boston, 20 Jan 1880, to Capt. Enoch Stanley, care of Perley Russell & Co., Portland, advising of sale at 40 cents per hundred count
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Telegram from Potter and Wrightington, Boston, 20 Jan 1880, to Capt. Enoch Stanley, care of Perley Russell & Co., Portland, advising of sale at 40 cents per hundred count
1000.0.167Photos, autographs, and sentiments 1885-1887
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Album, collection of autographs and sentiments written by various people, with dates 1885-1887
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Album, collection of autographs and sentiments written by various people, with dates 1885-1887
1000.23.55Copies of Map of Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Book
  • Places
Map, (3 copies), Cranberry Isles, Colby's Atlas, 1881
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Map, (3 copies), Cranberry Isles, Colby's Atlas, 1881
1000.0.60Opinion on A.C. Fernald at CI Town meetings
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Places, Town
Document, "Opinion", by H.D. Hadlock, on whether A.C. Fernald, elected Town of CI selectman March 1879, but moved to Town of MDI June 1879, should still be allowed to preside over and vote at CI Town meetings, 23 Feb 1880. Ambiguous answer.
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Document, "Opinion", by H.D. Hadlock, on whether A.C. Fernald, elected Town of CI selectman March 1879, but moved to Town of MDI June 1879, should still be allowed to preside over and vote at CI Town meetings, 23 Feb 1880. Ambiguous answer.