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| Catalogue # | Title | Type | Subject | Description | |
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| 2023.654.3144 | Art Show Quilt 2021 |
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| This quilt was made by Beverly Sanborn for the Cranberry Island Art Show for Great Cranberry Historical Society in 2021. Karin Whitney donated it to the Museum. | 
Description: This quilt was made by Beverly Sanborn for the Cranberry Island Art Show for Great Cranberry Historical Society in 2021. Karin Whitney donated it to the Museum. |
| 2023.653.3143 | Carrie Richardson Folding Bed |
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| This bed was a feature of the schooner ‘Carrie M. Richardson’ and was used by the ship's namesake, celestial navigator and later owner Carrie Stanley Richardson. Island legend has it that Carrie didn’t like to sleep in the bunks as the rest of the sailors did and so when the schooner was stopped at a dock, she went hunting and found this unusual folding bed. After she passed away, it was left in the boathouse at the Lew Stanley boatyard. Bob LaHotan-who co owned the boatyard with John Heliker-would sleep in the very same bed! |
Description: This bed was a feature of the schooner ‘Carrie M. Richardson’ and was used by the ship's namesake, celestial navigator and later owner Carrie Stanley Richardson. Island legend has it that Carrie didn’t like to sleep in the bunks as the rest of the sailors did and so when the schooner was stopped at a dock, she went hunting and found this unusual folding bed. After she passed away, it was left in the boathouse at the Lew Stanley boatyard. Bob LaHotan-who co owned the boatyard with John Heliker-would sleep in the very same bed! [show more] |
| 2023.652.3142 | Cranberry Rooster Division Sign |
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| The Cranberry Club Rooster Division was a local spoof men's club to mirror the elite women’s Cranberry Club. The club house was behind Doc Haydock’s house and also included Arvard Savage, Charlie Rice, and Victor White. They would put on performances of music and ‘interpretive island dances’. | 
Description: The Cranberry Club Rooster Division was a local spoof men's club to mirror the elite women’s Cranberry Club. The club house was behind Doc Haydock’s house and also included Arvard Savage, Charlie Rice, and Victor White. They would put on performances of music and ‘interpretive island dances’. |
| 2023.651.3141 | Lifeboat Rations |
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| Rations would have been stored in the lifeboat’s emergency kit. This one contains 8oz of dried biscuits. If a boat sunk in the middle of the Atlantic it could be many days before any lifeboats were found, so access to some food could be vital for survival. |
Description: Rations would have been stored in the lifeboat’s emergency kit. This one contains 8oz of dried biscuits. If a boat sunk in the middle of the Atlantic it could be many days before any lifeboats were found, so access to some food could be vital for survival. |
| 2023.650.3140 | Fire Extinguisher |
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| Fire extinguisher for a boat. Likely from early 1900s. On the cylinder it says; "throw contents with force into the base of the flame". |
Description: Fire extinguisher for a boat. Likely from early 1900s. On the cylinder it says; "throw contents with force into the base of the flame". |
| 2023.649.3139 | WWII Era Life Jacket |
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| Weighing about 5 pounds, this jacket is likely made of Kapok fibre from the Ceiba pentandra tree; which is lighter in weight than the original cork life jackets and much more comfortable and pliable. Unlikely to still float. Donor unknown, likely used in the early 1900s. |
Description: Weighing about 5 pounds, this jacket is likely made of Kapok fibre from the Ceiba pentandra tree; which is lighter in weight than the original cork life jackets and much more comfortable and pliable. Unlikely to still float. Donor unknown, likely used in the early 1900s. |
| 2023.648.3138 | Hawksbill Sea Turtle - Eretmochelys imbricata |
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| On loan from Phil Whitney. This turtle shell, according to Whitney family legend, is suspected to be from an 1825 whaling expedition to the South Pacific. It was kept in the family home until 1928, when the Spurling house burned down, and was rescued from the flames by islanders trying to salvage their possessions. The shell is that of a Hawksbill sea turtle, larger than most found today, and you may notice an indentation on the left side. Turtles are adept at recovering from injuries but they can’t grow back bone, so this is likely an injury sustained from when this turtle was far smaller. | 
Description: On loan from Phil Whitney. This turtle shell, according to Whitney family legend, is suspected to be from an 1825 whaling expedition to the South Pacific. It was kept in the family home until 1928, when the Spurling house burned down, and was rescued from the flames by islanders trying to salvage their possessions. The shell is that of a Hawksbill sea turtle, larger than most found today, and you may notice an indentation on the left side. Turtles are adept at recovering from injuries but they can’t grow back bone, so this is likely an injury sustained from when this turtle was far smaller. [show more] |
| 2023.647.3137 | Model Warship - Built by Arvard Savage |
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| Model warship built by Arvard Savage. Donated by Karin Whitney. | 
Description: Model warship built by Arvard Savage. Donated by Karin Whitney. |
| 2023.645.3135 | Cranberry Club Chamber Set |
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| 2023.644.3134 | A Cabin in the Woods - Wini Smart |
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| A booklet written by Wini Smart about Sammy Sanford and Rachel Field's friendship through the years, which led to her writing the acclaimed God's Pocket. Published in 2011. | 
Description: A booklet written by Wini Smart about Sammy Sanford and Rachel Field's friendship through the years, which led to her writing the acclaimed God's Pocket. Published in 2011. |
| 2023.643.3133 | Cranberry Road: GCI 1919-1950 - Wini Smart |
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| A brief history of Great Cranberry between 1919 and 1950. Covering the businesses and activities of islanders. Including many of Betty Hartleys recollections. | 
Description: A brief history of Great Cranberry between 1919 and 1950. Covering the businesses and activities of islanders. Including many of Betty Hartleys recollections. |
| 2023.642.3132 | Richard 'Chuddy' Alley Interview Transcript |
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| Interview Transcript from an interview with Richard 'Chuddy' Alley. The interview was recorded in the 2000's (exact year unknown) by Jessi Duma and Jenny Matthews, who both lived on the island for a number of years. Chuddy came to GCI as a young boy, and recounts many memories of Great Cranberry in the early to mid 20th century. He talks about agriculture and fishing extensively with Jessi. He moved over to Islesford and his son Ricky Alley speaks about fishing with a fish trap, and Pursing. Jessi was a Cranberry Island Fellow and became the general manager for GCIHS for a few years. Interview with transcribed by Hannah Gower-Fox. She was the Archivist and Museum Curator for GCIHS in 2023. | 
Description: Interview Transcript from an interview with Richard 'Chuddy' Alley. The interview was recorded in the 2000's (exact year unknown) by Jessi Duma and Jenny Matthews, who both lived on the island for a number of years. Chuddy came to GCI as a young boy, and recounts many memories of Great Cranberry in the early to mid 20th century. He talks about agriculture and fishing extensively with Jessi. He moved over to Islesford and his son Ricky Alley speaks about fishing with a fish trap, and Pursing. Jessi was a Cranberry Island Fellow and became the general manager for GCIHS for a few years. Interview with transcribed by Hannah Gower-Fox. She was the Archivist and Museum Curator for GCIHS in 2023. [show more] |
| 2023.641.3131 | The Construction of Road I-95 - Doris 'Dot' McSorley |
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| A description of the process around building the road I-95, written by Dot McSorley. | 
Description: A description of the process around building the road I-95, written by Dot McSorley. |
| 2023.640.3130 | Salvaging Cargo from the Wreck of Emily F. Northam |
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| The Emily F. Northam was a three masted cargo schooner that was grounded off of the Baker Island reef, the crew and cargo were rescued but the Northam never left the Cranberry Isles. In 1974 the Downeast Magazine published a piece written about the event by Farnham W. Smith, and the Historical Society acquired its use for the island's history. Introduction by Bruce Komusin. | 
Description: The Emily F. Northam was a three masted cargo schooner that was grounded off of the Baker Island reef, the crew and cargo were rescued but the Northam never left the Cranberry Isles. In 1974 the Downeast Magazine published a piece written about the event by Farnham W. Smith, and the Historical Society acquired its use for the island's history. Introduction by Bruce Komusin. |
| 2023.639.3129 | Preserving our Past to Steer our Future |
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| A booklet made in the early years of GCIHS explaining the need for a permanent home for the Historical Society: Cranberry House. | 
Description: A booklet made in the early years of GCIHS explaining the need for a permanent home for the Historical Society: Cranberry House. |
| 2023.638.3128 | Enterprising Islanders Great Cranberry - Wini Smart |
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| A descriptive booklet describing a number of enterprises local islanders began and maintained between 1760 and 2008. Fishing, Ship Building, Boat Yards, Newman and Gray Boatyard, the mailboat, Stores, Restaurants and Boarding Establishments, Farms, Hooked Rugs, Antique Autos, Art. | 
Description: A descriptive booklet describing a number of enterprises local islanders began and maintained between 1760 and 2008. Fishing, Ship Building, Boat Yards, Newman and Gray Boatyard, the mailboat, Stores, Restaurants and Boarding Establishments, Farms, Hooked Rugs, Antique Autos, Art. |
| 2023.637.3127 | Hitty Preble of the Cranberry Isles: A Travelling Adventure Doll |
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| A booklet written by Wini Smart and Bruce Komusin, regarding background information on Hitty Preble, a doll written about by the acclaimed Rachel Field. | 
Description: A booklet written by Wini Smart and Bruce Komusin, regarding background information on Hitty Preble, a doll written about by the acclaimed Rachel Field. |
| 2023.636.3126 | Artists of the Cranberry Isles |
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| GCIHS Publication, created by Wini Smart initially to accompany the exhibit: Art of the Cranberry Isles, Past and Present. Compiles a list of and short biography of all the painters who made an 'impact here on our island and on the world'. With accompanying painter portraits and art. | 
Description: GCIHS Publication, created by Wini Smart initially to accompany the exhibit: Art of the Cranberry Isles, Past and Present. Compiles a list of and short biography of all the painters who made an 'impact here on our island and on the world'. With accompanying painter portraits and art. |
| 2023.635.3125 | A Taste of Cranberry - Susan Donald Michalski |
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| A collection of poetry and wood cuts by Susan Donald Michalski from 2002. | 
Description: A collection of poetry and wood cuts by Susan Donald Michalski from 2002. |
| 2023.625.3115 | Place Names of Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Islands, Maine |
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| A first edition copy 'Place Names of Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Islands, Maine' written by Henry A. Raup. Published by Mount Desert Island's Historical Society. | 
Description: A first edition copy 'Place Names of Mount Desert Island and the Cranberry Islands, Maine' written by Henry A. Raup. Published by Mount Desert Island's Historical Society. |
| 2022.617.3109 | Shell Midden Remains and Photographs |
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| A collection of shells and photographs taken from the Shell Midden on Fish Point. Some of the shells have holes in them, which may have been created by the indigenous people who hunted for them. Dating through the shell middens and other archeological remains, we know people have used this coastline and its plentiful marine resources for thousands of years. The Cranberries themselves were used by the indigenous peoples here, evidenced by the remains of a shell midden on Fish point (at the hook of the island) which isn’t accessible to the public. Shell middens are often referred to as trash heaps and they contain oyster, clam, and shellfish remains, along with ‘faunal remains’ which refers to the mammal, fish, bird, reptile bones and teeth that are found. A minor portion of the middens are often stone tools or their fragments, and pieces of ceramic pottery. Shellfish middens are phenomenal records of the lives lived in proximity to the coast, and they are often found in sheltered coves and bays, near small mudflats, and tidal/inland streams. They tell us which seasons people were occupying areas, their preference for sheltered areas with easy access to the ocean (for their canoes) and plentiful marine resources, such as shellfish flats, and spring runs of migratory fish. They are extraordinary records which are disappearing rapidly due to rising oceans. | 
Description: A collection of shells and photographs taken from the Shell Midden on Fish Point. Some of the shells have holes in them, which may have been created by the indigenous people who hunted for them. Dating through the shell middens and other archeological remains, we know people have used this coastline and its plentiful marine resources for thousands of years. The Cranberries themselves were used by the indigenous peoples here, evidenced by the remains of a shell midden on Fish point (at the hook of the island) which isn’t accessible to the public. Shell middens are often referred to as trash heaps and they contain oyster, clam, and shellfish remains, along with ‘faunal remains’ which refers to the mammal, fish, bird, reptile bones and teeth that are found. A minor portion of the middens are often stone tools or their fragments, and pieces of ceramic pottery. Shellfish middens are phenomenal records of the lives lived in proximity to the coast, and they are often found in sheltered coves and bays, near small mudflats, and tidal/inland streams. They tell us which seasons people were occupying areas, their preference for sheltered areas with easy access to the ocean (for their canoes) and plentiful marine resources, such as shellfish flats, and spring runs of migratory fish. They are extraordinary records which are disappearing rapidly due to rising oceans. [show more] |
| 2022.614.3107 | "The Granite Napkin" |
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| An old flyer for "The Granite Napkin." It says "Join us in our traditional cape on Great Cranberry Island for special lunches and afternoon teas + treats, or for dinner Thursday and Sunday nights (you must reserve). Were located 1/2 mile from the town dock opposite of the rusty anchor. Call Liza for information or the day's menu (it changes with our whims ], the weather, and the gardens best.) Open 12-3 daily except Tues. and Weds. Dinner Thurs. and Sun. at 6:00 and 8:00. Call to inquire about private parties. Tel. 244-7758. | 
Description: An old flyer for "The Granite Napkin." It says "Join us in our traditional cape on Great Cranberry Island for special lunches and afternoon teas + treats, or for dinner Thursday and Sunday nights (you must reserve). Were located 1/2 mile from the town dock opposite of the rusty anchor. Call Liza for information or the day's menu (it changes with our whims ], the weather, and the gardens best.) Open 12-3 daily except Tues. and Weds. Dinner Thurs. and Sun. at 6:00 and 8:00. Call to inquire about private parties. Tel. 244-7758. [show more] |
| 2022.612.3105 | Early Life on Great Cranberry + Photos |
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| A brochure for the Cranberry Island Museum, which was then located at the long fellows school. Inside the brochure was a postcard that with a photo by Henry Finklestien on it. | 
Description: A brochure for the Cranberry Island Museum, which was then located at the long fellows school. Inside the brochure was a postcard that with a photo by Henry Finklestien on it. |
| 2022.609.3101 | Great Cranberry Island Fire Signals |
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| A fire sign for Cranberry Island. This sign tells residents what they should do in case of a fire. It also provides the siren number for certain places on the island. | 
Description: A fire sign for Cranberry Island. This sign tells residents what they should do in case of a fire. It also provides the siren number for certain places on the island. |
| 2022.601.3094 | Comprehensive Plan Update for Cranberry Isles |
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| A letter sent to the people of Cranberry Isles informing them of what happens to their trash, and encouraging the townspeople to cut down on trash. | 
Description: A letter sent to the people of Cranberry Isles informing them of what happens to their trash, and encouraging the townspeople to cut down on trash. |
