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2014.509.3000"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel."
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Vessels, Boat
"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire."
"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.509.3000   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • Vessels, Boat
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire." [show more]
2011.197.1569Beal and Bunker Dock with restaurant
  • Image, Photograph
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
Photo, Beal and Bunker Dock with Restaurant 1960s
Beal and Bunker Dock with restaurant
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.197.1569   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
Date:
  • 1960
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 1.5" x 1.5"
Description:
Photo, Beal and Bunker Dock with Restaurant 1960s
1000.29.86Sutton Island houses information
  • Document, Report
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Document, Sutton Island Houses, by George L. Paine & Hoyt Hottel, 1963. (See also item #834)
Sutton Island houses information
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.29.86   
Type:
  • Document, Report
Subject:
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Creator:
  • George L. Paine & Hoyt Hottel
Date:
  • 1963
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, Sutton Island Houses, by George L. Paine & Hoyt Hottel, 1963. (See also item #834)
1000.0.970Cranberry Cove restaurant view
  • Image, Photograph
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Places, Shore
Photo taken from the porch of the Cranberry Cove Restaurant showing a planter tub in the front. First boat on the left is the Island Queen, the Island Queen was run 1963-1973 as the year round mail boat. This photo was taken during that time frame.
Cranberry Cove restaurant view
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.970   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Places, Shore
Date:
  • 1965
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo taken from the porch of the Cranberry Cove Restaurant showing a planter tub in the front. First boat on the left is the Island Queen, the Island Queen was run 1963-1973 as the year round mail boat. This photo was taken during that time frame.
2011.151.1145Photos of winter of 1965
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Island
Photos. Collection of four photos from winter of 1965, showing snow on the main road: A-woman pulling child on sleigh away from camera (toward town dock), and in background, man plowing snow toward camera with small green bulldozer; B-same scene but camera is closer to womand and child, and plower is also closer; C-man with bulldozer goes off to the side (quite close to the camera) to let a dark Buick pass; D-the house of Elton "Buster" and Doris Rice, porch covered in snow, with a two-story water tower next to it.
Photos of winter of 1965
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.151.1145   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Island
Date:
  • 1965
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photos. Collection of four photos from winter of 1965, showing snow on the main road: A-woman pulling child on sleigh away from camera (toward town dock), and in background, man plowing snow toward camera with small green bulldozer; B-same scene but camera is closer to womand and child, and plower is also closer; C-man with bulldozer goes off to the side (quite close to the camera) to let a dark Buick pass; D-the house of Elton "Buster" and Doris Rice, porch covered in snow, with a two-story water tower next to it. [show more]
1000.0.1601Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967)
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places, Harbor
Post card, The Manset Waterfront is a busy Yachting Center, Across the harbor is the Waterfront of Southwest Harbor, Maine. Western Mountain and Beach Mountain are beyond Southwest Harbor. Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967) Item # 1601a is the other side of this post card.
Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967)
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1601   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Places, Harbor
Date:
  • 1962
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Post card, The Manset Waterfront is a busy Yachting Center, Across the harbor is the Waterfront of Southwest Harbor, Maine. Western Mountain and Beach Mountain are beyond Southwest Harbor. Aerial photo by A. D. Phillips. (Circa 1962-1967) Item # 1601a is the other side of this post card.
2011.148.1107Gaile Colby with family and friends
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo of Gaile Colby ca. with family and friends c. 1969: l-r are Gaile, Lauren Gray (friend of family), Royal (Tinker) Colby, and in front l-r are Rhonda and Blair Colby.
Gaile Colby with family and friends
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.148.1107   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1969
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo of Gaile Colby ca. with family and friends c. 1969: l-r are Gaile, Lauren Gray (friend of family), Royal (Tinker) Colby, and in front l-r are Rhonda and Blair Colby.
2011.151.1148Photo Lindon H. 'Tud' Bunker on Matinicus
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Lindon H. 'Tud' Bunker on Matinicus, holding 'Broadway and 42nd Street' intersection sign. Dated 1967.
Photo Lindon H. 'Tud' Bunker on Matinicus
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.151.1148   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1967
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Photo, Lindon H. 'Tud' Bunker on Matinicus, holding 'Broadway and 42nd Street' intersection sign. Dated 1967.
2011.151.1150Photos of Keith Wedge, Sr. asleep under Macfarlan's woodstove
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photos. Collection, two photos of Keith Wedge, Sr. asleep under Michael D. 'Mickey' Macfarlan's woodstove, named "Dudley". Dated March 1964. A-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair fully visible in background; B-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair partially visible in background.
Photos of Keith Wedge, Sr. asleep under Macfarlan's woodstove
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.151.1150   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1964
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Photos. Collection, two photos of Keith Wedge, Sr. asleep under Michael D. 'Mickey' Macfarlan's woodstove, named "Dudley". Dated March 1964. A-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair fully visible in background; B-Keith Wedge, Sr. under "Dudley", with chair partially visible in background.
2010.152.1205Envelope to Mrs. Doris P. McSorley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT.
Envelope to Mrs. Doris P. McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1205   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1960
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT.
1000.0.1486Paul Peterson and Hazel (Stanley) Peterson
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
Photo, Paul Peterson and Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-1965. Beal and Bunker Speedboat "Rogue"
Paul Peterson and Hazel (Stanley) Peterson
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1486   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
Date:
  • 1965
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Paul Peterson and Hazel "Brooke" "Snooks" (Stanley) Peterson-1965. Beal and Bunker Speedboat "Rogue"
1000.0.1491Saddie Anna Harding
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo and Birth Registration Card- State of Maine- (the registration card was inside of the photo jacket). Saddie Anna Harding, born October 17, 1879, birthplace Cranberry Isles, Maine-registration card is dated December 12, 1963
Saddie Anna Harding
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1491   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1963
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo and Birth Registration Card- State of Maine- (the registration card was inside of the photo jacket). Saddie Anna Harding, born October 17, 1879, birthplace Cranberry Isles, Maine-registration card is dated December 12, 1963
2019.427.2820Photos of GCI people and places
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Places
Collection of photos from Mickey Macfarlan. A= an 8'x10' b&w print of John McDonald dancing with unk woman by Freeman cottage barn. McDonald summered for many years in what is now Robin Freeman's cottage across from the Preble/Macfarlan house. B= 8"x10" color print of Western Way bell buoy on cloudy day with mountains in background. C= Snapshot photos of Mickey Macfarlan clearing trees on his property perhaps 1963. D= Snapshot photos of Macfarlan house exterior perhaps 1963. E= several snapshot photos: Tud Bunker, Mickey Macfarlan with shotgun and one other person Feb 1969. Murch house in the snow 1986. GCI Town Dock in winter with mountains. Unk dock (perhaps Frenchboro) in summer.
Photos of GCI people and places
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.427.2820   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • People
  • Places
Date:
  • 1963
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection of photos from Mickey Macfarlan. A= an 8'x10' b&w print of John McDonald dancing with unk woman by Freeman cottage barn. McDonald summered for many years in what is now Robin Freeman's cottage across from the Preble/Macfarlan house. B= 8"x10" color print of Western Way bell buoy on cloudy day with mountains in background. C= Snapshot photos of Mickey Macfarlan clearing trees on his property perhaps 1963. D= Snapshot photos of Macfarlan house exterior perhaps 1963. E= several snapshot photos: Tud Bunker, Mickey Macfarlan with shotgun and one other person Feb 1969. Murch house in the snow 1986. GCI Town Dock in winter with mountains. Unk dock (perhaps Frenchboro) in summer. [show more]
2019.427.2821Photos (color slides) of winter on GCI, hunting, field burning, ice fishing 1960s
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • People
  • Places
Collection of slides from Mickey Macfarlan. Box A= Winter 1965, Ice fishing with Wilfred at Molassas Pond in Eastbrook Maine. Box B= 1966 snow scenes, Philmore Petersen and Red boat building, Keith Wedge shoveling, Russell Wedge, Preble House in snow. Box C= 1967 Red blueberry plants, winter ice in cove, field burning, Bob LaHotan, deer hunting, and Preble house 1965. (These may have been scanned previously; check NAS.)
Photos (color slides) of winter on GCI, hunting, field burning, ice fishing 1960s
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.427.2821   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • People
  • Places
Date:
  • 1963
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Collection of slides from Mickey Macfarlan. Box A= Winter 1965, Ice fishing with Wilfred at Molassas Pond in Eastbrook Maine. Box B= 1966 snow scenes, Philmore Petersen and Red boat building, Keith Wedge shoveling, Russell Wedge, Preble House in snow. Box C= 1967 Red blueberry plants, winter ice in cove, field burning, Bob LaHotan, deer hunting, and Preble house 1965. (These may have been scanned previously; check NAS.)
2014.507.2998"Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful."
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
"Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Part 187 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story tells of a Edward Preble being sent to prison where he contracted typhus and was dying until he was saved a family friend. The story goes on to tell about how Preble saved prisoners off of a British War Ship
"Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.507.2998   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Part 187 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story tells of a Edward Preble being sent to prison where he contracted typhus and was dying until he was saved a family friend. The story goes on to tell about how Preble saved prisoners off of a British War Ship
2014.510.3001"Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!"
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
"Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk.
"Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!"
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.510.3001   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. [show more]
2014.511.3002"Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble In Navy."
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
"Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble in the Navy." Part 191 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This article tells the story about Lieutenant Edward Preble getting promoted to a captain. After his promotion Preble was commanded to take a ship to the east indies, and then return with other sailors. It says that the ship hit some troubles with the sails, but since Preble was a better sailor he was able to handle the trouble. The article ends with telling the readers about how Preble and eight other sailors got sick on the ride home, but Preble was not able to fully recover from it.
"Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble In Navy."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.511.3002   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble in the Navy." Part 191 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This article tells the story about Lieutenant Edward Preble getting promoted to a captain. After his promotion Preble was commanded to take a ship to the east indies, and then return with other sailors. It says that the ship hit some troubles with the sails, but since Preble was a better sailor he was able to handle the trouble. The article ends with telling the readers about how Preble and eight other sailors got sick on the ride home, but Preble was not able to fully recover from it. [show more]
2014.512.3003"Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble."
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
"Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong."
"Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.512.3003   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." [show more]
2014.512.3004"Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose."
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
"Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships.
"Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.512.3004   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships.
2014.513.3005"Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates."
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
"Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them."
"Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.513.3005   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them."
2014.515.3007"Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area."
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
"Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy.
"Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.515.3007   
Type:
  • Publication, Newspaper
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Fred Humiston
Date:
  • 1965-01-01
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
"Mainer Gets Command In Mediterranean Area." Part 192 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like other stories in this series this one follows the journey of Edward Preble through the Navy. This article talks about a sick Preble following out his orders despite his illness. Preble ended up being too sick by the mission arrived and he was asked to relieved, he ended up being granted leave and bought a house. This article ends by saying "Few in power, from Jefferson on down, realized that the stern Portlander would be the Father of our modern navy. [show more]
2014.521.3013Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Birth.
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
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.
Chamberlin - Clarence Wilson Chamberlin Certificate of Birth.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.521.3013   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Date:
  • 1967-11-30
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
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.
1000.7.120Letter asking about the heirs of Beniah Bunker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter, 20 Nov 1967, from Law Office of Fenton, Griffin, and Chapman, asking Addie about the heirs of Benaiah Benjamin Bunker
Letter asking about the heirs of Beniah Bunker
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.120   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1967
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, 20 Nov 1967, from Law Office of Fenton, Griffin, and Chapman, asking Addie about the heirs of Benaiah Benjamin Bunker
2005.52.430Photo of Sam Chapman
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Sam Chapman, 3 Jul 1961
Photo of Sam Chapman
Catalogue #:
  • 2005.52.430   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1961
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Sam Chapman, 3 Jul 1961
2013.246.2352Loading the mail boat ferry
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • People
  • Vessels, Merchant Vessel, Ferry
Wilfred Bunker (about age 43) receives cargo on stern of the Island Queen. "Mail Route - Men at Southwest Harbor load mail for delivery at Cranberry Island and Islesford." Photo shows the mail boat at the Lower Town Dock in Southwest Harbor. Photo for newspaper by L. Spiker. The Island Queen was built in 1963. Beal & Bunker moved operations to Northeast Harbor in 1972.
Loading the mail boat ferry
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2352   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
  • Organizations, Civic, Post Office
  • People
  • Vessels, Merchant Vessel, Ferry
Date:
  • 1963
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Wilfred Bunker (about age 43) receives cargo on stern of the Island Queen. "Mail Route - Men at Southwest Harbor load mail for delivery at Cranberry Island and Islesford." Photo shows the mail boat at the Lower Town Dock in Southwest Harbor. Photo for newspaper by L. Spiker. The Island Queen was built in 1963. Beal & Bunker moved operations to Northeast Harbor in 1972.