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2012.210.1764Sailboats in Western Way 1982
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Shore
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
Photo, "Sailboats in Western Way seen from outside the Brooks house, Cranberry Isles, Maine visit-August 28, 1982
Sailboats in Western Way 1982
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.210.1764   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Shore
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat
Description:
Photo, "Sailboats in Western Way seen from outside the Brooks house, Cranberry Isles, Maine visit-August 28, 1982
2013.246.2359Cranberry Isles Map and Cottage Directory 1958 (annotated)
  • Map
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
1958 Cranberry Isles Map and Cottage Directory by L.S. Robinson Real Estate, with annotations by Louise Marr or Doris McSorley.
Cranberry Isles Map and Cottage Directory 1958 (annotated)
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2359   
Type:
  • Map
Subject:
  • Places, Island
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
Creator:
  • L. S. Robinson Co.
Date:
  • 1958
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
1958 Cranberry Isles Map and Cottage Directory by L.S. Robinson Real Estate, with annotations by Louise Marr or Doris McSorley.
1000.0.1009Journal of the board of selectmen 1935-1970
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Places, Town
Journal of the board of selectmen for the town of Cranberry Isles from 1935-1970, Mickey was a selectman in the 1960's he said that he was appointed as the sealer of weights and measures, he was supposed to make sure that cords of wood were the correct size and that the scales at stores were correct. However he was never called upon to perform this duty.
Journal of the board of selectmen 1935-1970
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.1009   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Description:
Journal of the board of selectmen for the town of Cranberry Isles from 1935-1970, Mickey was a selectman in the 1960's he said that he was appointed as the sealer of weights and measures, he was supposed to make sure that cords of wood were the correct size and that the scales at stores were correct. However he was never called upon to perform this duty.
1000.27.1076Postcards 3 different views Great Cranberry Island black & white Congregational Church, mountain view, town dock
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places, Town
Postcards, collection of three black and white photo postcards. 1076A: "Congregational Church, Cranberry Isles, Me. 13119 Mrs. E.A. Stanley, Publisher" shows the Great Cranberry Congregational Church with original steeple and parsonage house with its additional wing visible to right. Photograph taken between 1898 when bell was installed and 1922 when original steeple was replaced. Nothing written on postcard except small "PBN" on lower right. 1076B: "Mountain View from Cranberry Isles, ME. 23", 1 cent stamp, postmarked Cranberry Isles Maine, July 3, 1915. Addressed to Miss Maria H. Newman, Salem, New Jersey. Sender unknown. Difficult to read message as postcard had been pasted onto thicker paper at some point in its history, perhaps an album or scrapbook. Image is silvering and fading. 1076C: "Spurling's Cove, Cranberry Island, ME. 135." View of what may have been the first town dock with horse and load waiting patiently. One cent stamp, postmarked from Cranberry Isles, Maine, probably August 24, 1915, addressed to Mrs. J. E. Upham, 137 Central St., XXX, Mass, dated August 22. "Dear Nettie: I never saw time pass so fast. We are having a great old time and the weather has been pleasant every day so far - quite warm today. Wish you could see the surf on the rocks. Had some lovely trips in motor boat. Bar Harbor one day. Mabel".
Postcards 3 different views Great Cranberry Island black & white Congregational Church, mountain view, town dock
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.27.1076   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Postcards, collection of three black and white photo postcards. 1076A: "Congregational Church, Cranberry Isles, Me. 13119 Mrs. E.A. Stanley, Publisher" shows the Great Cranberry Congregational Church with original steeple and parsonage house with its additional wing visible to right. Photograph taken between 1898 when bell was installed and 1922 when original steeple was replaced. Nothing written on postcard except small "PBN" on lower right. 1076B: "Mountain View from Cranberry Isles, ME. 23", 1 cent stamp, postmarked Cranberry Isles Maine, July 3, 1915. Addressed to Miss Maria H. Newman, Salem, New Jersey. Sender unknown. Difficult to read message as postcard had been pasted onto thicker paper at some point in its history, perhaps an album or scrapbook. Image is silvering and fading. 1076C: "Spurling's Cove, Cranberry Island, ME. 135." View of what may have been the first town dock with horse and load waiting patiently. One cent stamp, postmarked from Cranberry Isles, Maine, probably August 24, 1915, addressed to Mrs. J. E. Upham, 137 Central St., XXX, Mass, dated August 22. "Dear Nettie: I never saw time pass so fast. We are having a great old time and the weather has been pleasant every day so far - quite warm today. Wish you could see the surf on the rocks. Had some lovely trips in motor boat. Bar Harbor one day. Mabel". [show more]
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.
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.
2021.587.3080Annual 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.
2021.588.3081Annual 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.
2022.592.3085Barb Fernald on the Cranberry Isles
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Places, Town
A newspaper clipping of Barb Fernalds segment called "Cranberry Isles." This segment was used as an update about what was happening on the Cranberry Isles for that week. This segment talks about boat wreck removal, track races in Bar Harbor, and many other things pertaining to Cranberry Isles.
Barb Fernald on the Cranberry Isles
Catalogue #:
  • 2022.592.3085   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Creator:
  • Barb Fernald
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A newspaper clipping of Barb Fernalds segment called "Cranberry Isles." This segment was used as an update about what was happening on the Cranberry Isles for that week. This segment talks about boat wreck removal, track races in Bar Harbor, and many other things pertaining to Cranberry Isles.
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").
1000.7.11A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer
  • Publication, Book
  • Places, Town
Booklet, "A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island" published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer, Bar Harbor, ca. 1903-1905, with 66 b&w photos, and several ads
A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.11   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1903
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Booklet, "A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island" published by W.H. Sherman, Printer and Stationer, Bar Harbor, ca. 1903-1905, with 66 b&w photos, and several ads
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]
1000.24.56Remembrances of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Places, Town
Document, "Remembrances of Mount Desert", by Mrs. Charles Hamlin, 1943, Bruce Komusin's transcription of original (item 151)
Remembrances of Mount Desert
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.24.56   
Type:
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, "Remembrances of Mount Desert", by Mrs. Charles Hamlin, 1943, Bruce Komusin's transcription of original (item 151)
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.
Opinion on A.C. Fernald at CI Town meetings
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.0.60   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Places, Town
Date:
  • 1880
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
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.
2017.382.2153Phone listings, cottage map, and miscellaneous
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
  • People
  • Places, Town
Documents. (A) Map 1958 map and cottage directory of Cranberry Isles by L. S. Robinson. (Display in Museum reception.) (B) 1987 GCI phone list with artistic yellow cover designed and published by Longfellow School 1987; (C) 1995-1996 GCI phone list; (D) Ladies Aid Fair laminated announcement for Aug 9, 2000 - it's 100th Annual fair. (E) Newspaper publication of poem: “’Twas a Mite Before Midnite – An Ode to Great Cranberry Isle - with apologies to "Twas the Night Before Christmas" - 1982; frame removed. (F) newspaper clippings and obituaries that were stored behind the poem in the frame.
Phone listings, cottage map, and miscellaneous
Catalogue #:
  • 2017.382.2153   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents, Multi-Part Documents
Subject:
  • People
  • Places, Town
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. (A) Map 1958 map and cottage directory of Cranberry Isles by L. S. Robinson. (Display in Museum reception.) (B) 1987 GCI phone list with artistic yellow cover designed and published by Longfellow School 1987; (C) 1995-1996 GCI phone list; (D) Ladies Aid Fair laminated announcement for Aug 9, 2000 - it's 100th Annual fair. (E) Newspaper publication of poem: “’Twas a Mite Before Midnite – An Ode to Great Cranberry Isle - with apologies to "Twas the Night Before Christmas" - 1982; frame removed. (F) newspaper clippings and obituaries that were stored behind the poem in the frame. [show more]
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.
2011.149.1112Preble Cove at sunset
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Shore
Photo. Slide looking across Preble Cove at sunset. Taken in 1971 or 1972
Preble Cove at sunset
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.149.1112   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Shore
Date:
  • 1971
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Photo. Slide looking across Preble Cove at sunset. Taken in 1971 or 1972
2011.198.1570Dock in winter
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Shore
Dock at Cranberry Island (winter scene with ice)
Dock in winter
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.198.1570   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Shore
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Dock at Cranberry Island (winter scene with ice)
2016.364.2127Title unknown
  • Image, Art, Painting
  • Places, Shore
Painting, large, colorful, shoreline scene with island flora and fauna,Title? , acrylic (or oil?) on wood by Wini Smart, 2000. Mounted on wooden frame. 8 ft H x 4 ft H. Painting is intended as a museum display to help children identify all the animals and sea life found on GCI. Early on, the GCIHS museum had a section for children. See also (B): white binder with laminated pages, "Can You Find These Animals?" identifying animals seen in the painting and on GCI.
Title unknown
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.364.2127   
Type:
  • Image, Art, Painting
Subject:
  • Places, Shore
Size:
  • 8' H x 4' W x 1"
Description:
Painting, large, colorful, shoreline scene with island flora and fauna,Title? , acrylic (or oil?) on wood by Wini Smart, 2000. Mounted on wooden frame. 8 ft H x 4 ft H. Painting is intended as a museum display to help children identify all the animals and sea life found on GCI. Early on, the GCIHS museum had a section for children. See also (B): white binder with laminated pages, "Can You Find These Animals?" identifying animals seen in the painting and on GCI. [show more]
2013.246.2364Preble cove and surf photographs
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Places, Shore
(A) Preble Cove photograph, date unknown. Shows cabin, two small boats in water, and some activity near the building. (B) View of Surf at Cranberry by Lizzie
Preble cove and surf photographs
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2364   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
Subject:
  • Places, Shore
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
(A) Preble Cove photograph, date unknown. Shows cabin, two small boats in water, and some activity near the building. (B) View of Surf at Cranberry by Lizzie
1000.137.1073Coastal View from Murch house
  • Image, Photograph
  • Places, Shore
Photo, framed, picture taken from the Murch's looking toward Northeast Harbor. Fish Point on the right.
Coastal View from Murch house
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.137.1073   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Places, Shore
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, framed, picture taken from the Murch's looking toward Northeast Harbor. Fish Point on the right.
2014.574.3066"School House Lot."
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
  • Places, Landscape
This is a handwritten list of land sold on the island. There is multiple sections of this labeled. The first being "Land for big house sold to Samuel Spurling." 2nd being "Boiling Spring + Dolly Newman field to William Preble." The list continues like this to make sense of how this land was divided to make a lot for the school.
"School House Lot."
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.574.3066   
Type:
  • Object, Writing, Notebook
Subject:
  • Places, Landscape
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
This is a handwritten list of land sold on the island. There is multiple sections of this labeled. The first being "Land for big house sold to Samuel Spurling." 2nd being "Boiling Spring + Dolly Newman field to William Preble." The list continues like this to make sense of how this land was divided to make a lot for the school.
2013.241.2014Postcard view of Stanley dock
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Places, Landscape
Postcard. View of Stanley dock from the land. “Stanley Dock, Cranberry Island, ME 142” in white letters across front of card. No postmark. “Aug 19, 1912. Dear Elsie - I will fix your dress but would like to see it on you before I finish it. You can send it over by Arthur and I will [take this].” Addressed to Miss Elsie Stanley, Isleford, Maine. No postmark or postage stamp.
Postcard view of Stanley dock
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.241.2014   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Places, Landscape
Date:
  • 1912
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • L x W x H
Description:
Postcard. View of Stanley dock from the land. “Stanley Dock, Cranberry Island, ME 142” in white letters across front of card. No postmark. “Aug 19, 1912. Dear Elsie - I will fix your dress but would like to see it on you before I finish it. You can send it over by Arthur and I will [take this].” Addressed to Miss Elsie Stanley, Isleford, Maine. No postmark or postage stamp.
2014.302.2057Fireweed, Baker Island lithograph
  • Image, Print, Planographic Print, Lithograph
  • Places, Landscape
Print, lithograph, "Fireweed, Baker Island". Print is #82 of 100 signed Wini Smart 1997.
Fireweed, Baker Island lithograph
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.302.2057   
Type:
  • Image, Print, Planographic Print, Lithograph
Subject:
  • Places, Landscape
Creator:
  • Winifred Smart Quackenbush
Date:
  • 1997
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 28" W x 23" H
Description:
Print, lithograph, "Fireweed, Baker Island". Print is #82 of 100 signed Wini Smart 1997.
2013.246.2368Record of American and Foreign for shipping Lizzie Maud 1890
  • Document, Certificate
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Places, Landscape
Record of American and Foreign Shipping (New York ) for Schooner Lizzie Maud #8446: A: pale blue envelope; B: Certificate to Master on Delivery of Ship's Register and Papers pertaining to Benjamin H. Spurling and the Lizzie Maude of Portland, ME, Consulate of the United States of America has delivered to him the Register and Papers for the schooner 24 July 1890; C: statement of fees paid $3.79.
Record of American and Foreign for shipping Lizzie Maud 1890
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2368   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
  • Places, Landscape
Date:
  • 1890
Materials:
  • Paper
Size:
  • 8" x 10"
Description:
Record of American and Foreign Shipping (New York ) for Schooner Lizzie Maud #8446: A: pale blue envelope; B: Certificate to Master on Delivery of Ship's Register and Papers pertaining to Benjamin H. Spurling and the Lizzie Maude of Portland, ME, Consulate of the United States of America has delivered to him the Register and Papers for the schooner 24 July 1890; C: statement of fees paid $3.79.