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Catalogue # Title Type Subject Description
2022.594.3088Frozen harbor at Spurling Cove, Great Cranberry Island.
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
Frozen harbor at Spurling Cove, Great Cranberry Island.
Catalogue #:
  • 2022.594.3088   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
Date:
  • 1930 c.
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
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.
2021.456.2868Photo Album of a Snowy Day on Cranberry Island
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
A photo album with 15 pictures of a snowy day on Cranberry island. These photos feature pictures of old cars with plows on them plowing the road, and stacks of high snow that surrounded the streets.
Photo Album of a Snowy Day on Cranberry Island
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2868   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1930
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A photo album with 15 pictures of a snowy day on Cranberry island. These photos feature pictures of old cars with plows on them plowing the road, and stacks of high snow that surrounded the streets.
2021.455.2858Mail Boat breaking Ice
  • Image, Photograph
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
A photograph labeled " Feb-12-1934. No Mail for 6 days. Boat Breaking Ice"
Mail Boat breaking Ice
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.455.2858   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Businesses, Ferry Service
Date:
  • 1934
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A photograph labeled " Feb-12-1934. No Mail for 6 days. Boat Breaking Ice"
2019.440.2807Newspaper clippings
  • Publication, Clipping
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Newspaper clippings: A= Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Stanley renew wedding vows, 1960. B= Schooner Nile of Bath, F.H. Lewis master wreck in Winthrop (no date).
Newspaper clippings
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.440.2807   
Type:
  • Publication, Clipping
Subject:
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Date:
  • 1936
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Newspaper clippings: A= Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Stanley renew wedding vows, 1960. B= Schooner Nile of Bath, F.H. Lewis master wreck in Winthrop (no date).
2019.440.2806Postcards to Addie Duren
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • People
  • Places
Postcards to Addie Duren: A=1936 from Elsa. B=1 1943 from Alice.
Postcards to Addie Duren
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.440.2806   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • People
  • Places
Date:
  • 1936
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Postcards to Addie Duren: A=1936 from Elsa. B=1 1943 from Alice.
2016.381.2145Letters from B. H. and W. A. Spurling
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Correspondence. From Louise Marr collection. Two letters: (A) Letter from B. H. Spurling, Promise Land, Long Island, NY, Aug. 17th/24 (1924?) to his granddaughter Dorsy (attached envelope reads: Miss Doris P. Marr, Spring Street, Livermore Falls, Maine, Aug [illeg] [?]24., five handwritten pages. He describes his fishing expedition and hopes she's doing well with her music. (B) Letter from W. A. Spurling, Islesford, Feb. 11, 1936, to Capt. B. H. Spurling, 1 handwritten page. "Dear Capt Ben" he thanks him for the check and hopes he'll come visit.
Letters from B. H. and W. A. Spurling
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.381.2145   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1936
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Correspondence. From Louise Marr collection. Two letters: (A) Letter from B. H. Spurling, Promise Land, Long Island, NY, Aug. 17th/24 (1924?) to his granddaughter Dorsy (attached envelope reads: Miss Doris P. Marr, Spring Street, Livermore Falls, Maine, Aug [illeg] [?]24., five handwritten pages. He describes his fishing expedition and hopes she's doing well with her music. (B) Letter from W. A. Spurling, Islesford, Feb. 11, 1936, to Capt. B. H. Spurling, 1 handwritten page. "Dear Capt Ben" he thanks him for the check and hopes he'll come visit. [show more]
2015.314.2075Rachel Field reciting lullaby
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
  • Other, Literature
Video. DVD of Rachel Field's 1939 recitation of A Dutch Lullaby by Eugene Field (a.k.a. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod). Made into a video fantasy in 2006 by Daniel Maslan, age 13, grandson of Jeanne Cumming. 10 minutes long, color, with images and videos superimposed with book pages and illustrations. Audio is from Mutual Network's "Rise and Recite" program March 29, 1939.
Rachel Field reciting lullaby
Catalogue #:
  • 2015.314.2075   
Type:
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
Subject:
  • Other, Literature
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Digital
Description:
Video. DVD of Rachel Field's 1939 recitation of A Dutch Lullaby by Eugene Field (a.k.a. Wynken, Blynken, and Nod). Made into a video fantasy in 2006 by Daniel Maslan, age 13, grandson of Jeanne Cumming. 10 minutes long, color, with images and videos superimposed with book pages and illustrations. Audio is from Mutual Network's "Rise and Recite" program March 29, 1939.
2014.532.3024Spurling - Benjamin H. Spurling Bill of sale for a Boat.
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Vessels, Boat
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.
Spurling - Benjamin H. Spurling Bill of sale for a Boat.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.532.3024   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Vessels, Boat
Creator:
  • James Perkins
Date:
  • 1931-07-29
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
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.
2014.525.3017Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application.
  • Document, Other Documents
  • People
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.
Marr - Doris Preble Marr Placement Committee Application.
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.525.3017   
Type:
  • Document, Other Documents
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • State Teachers College
Date:
  • 1931-03-26
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
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.
2014.502.2993McSorely - Andrew A. McSorely, Marr- Doris P. Marr. Record of Marriage
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
  • People
A record of marriage for Andrew McSorely and Doris Marr. This record has details such as age, occupation, birthplace, and also number of divorces. For this specific record Andrew was 24 and Doris was 23. They were both white. Andrew was an instructor of the Manual Arts and Doris was a teacher. Neither of them had been previously married or divorce. The date of the marriage was June 6th, 1936.
McSorely - Andrew A. McSorely, Marr- Doris P. Marr. Record of Marriage
Catalogue #:
  • 2014.502.2993   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • State Of Maine
Date:
  • 1936-06-26
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A record of marriage for Andrew McSorely and Doris Marr. This record has details such as age, occupation, birthplace, and also number of divorces. For this specific record Andrew was 24 and Doris was 23. They were both white. Andrew was an instructor of the Manual Arts and Doris was a teacher. Neither of them had been previously married or divorce. The date of the marriage was June 6th, 1936.
2012.205.1714Boats Philmore Peterson sailed
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
  • Vessels, Boat
Two Boats at Rock End Dock in Northeast Harbor that Philmore Peterson used to sail -1937 from the Hazel Stanley Collection
Boats Philmore Peterson sailed
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.205.1714   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock
  • Vessels, Boat
Date:
  • 1937
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Two Boats at Rock End Dock in Northeast Harbor that Philmore Peterson used to sail -1937 from the Hazel Stanley Collection
2011.197.1564Winnie Beal and Leroy Alley
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Photo, Winnie Beal and Leroy Alley. (1932-1933)
Winnie Beal and Leroy Alley
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.197.1564   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1932
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Photo, Winnie Beal and Leroy Alley. (1932-1933)
2011.155.988Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh 1938
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh, dated 30 Nov 1938, from Hollywood, CA, thanking her for copies of "All This and Heaven Too" and mentioning Mrs. Eversman and Tony McCormick.
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh 1938
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.155.988   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1938
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh, dated 30 Nov 1938, from Hollywood, CA, thanking her for copies of "All This and Heaven Too" and mentioning Mrs. Eversman and Tony McCormick.
2010.152.1200Qualification for Doris McSorley to teach
  • Document, Permission, License
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Statement of Qualification for Mrs. Doris McSorley, to teach English and History in grades 1-6 in the state of Connecticut. Dated May 24th 1937.
Qualification for Doris McSorley to teach
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1200   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1937
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Statement of Qualification for Mrs. Doris McSorley, to teach English and History in grades 1-6 in the state of Connecticut. Dated May 24th 1937.
2010.152.1199Teachers Certificate for Dorothy Preble Marr
  • Document, Permission, License
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
State Teachers Certificate for Miss Dorothy Preble Marr, for studies completed at Harrisonburg State Teachers College in Virginia. Certificate authorizes the teaching of high school English, Geography, History, Social Science, and all elementary school subjects, for a period of 10 years. Dated July 1st 1934. B - Record of training for Doris P. Marr at Harrisonburg State Teachers College. Breakdown of credit hours by subject.
Teachers Certificate for Dorothy Preble Marr
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1199   
Type:
  • Document, Permission, License
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1934
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
State Teachers Certificate for Miss Dorothy Preble Marr, for studies completed at Harrisonburg State Teachers College in Virginia. Certificate authorizes the teaching of high school English, Geography, History, Social Science, and all elementary school subjects, for a period of 10 years. Dated July 1st 1934. B - Record of training for Doris P. Marr at Harrisonburg State Teachers College. Breakdown of credit hours by subject.
2010.152.1198Doris Preble Marr Bachelor's degree
  • Document, Student Record
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Bachelor of Science degree for Doris Preble Marr, from the State Teachers College. Awarded for having completed a four year course in "High School Teaching and Administration". Dated June 11th, 1934
Doris Preble Marr Bachelor's degree
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1198   
Type:
  • Document, Student Record
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1934
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bachelor of Science degree for Doris Preble Marr, from the State Teachers College. Awarded for having completed a four year course in "High School Teaching and Administration". Dated June 11th, 1934
2010.152.1175Andrew A. McSorley degree
  • Document, Student Record
  • People
Bachelor of Education degree for Andrew A. McSorley, from The Teachers College of Connecticut, June 15th, 1939
Andrew A. McSorley degree
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1175   
Type:
  • Document, Student Record
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Bachelor of Education degree for Andrew A. McSorley, from The Teachers College of Connecticut, June 15th, 1939
2009.168.1195Model three-mast schooner by Herbert and Harold Whitney
  • Object, Model
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Model, three mast schooner model, wood. This model was constructed by Merchant Mariner and Bar Harbor storekeeper, Herbert Allen Whitney (1881-1950), and his brother Captain Harold Whitney in 1935-1937. It sailed in Hull's Cove in 1938, survived an apartment fire with only its sails singed, and then was relegated to basement storage for 60 years. In 2011, Phil and Karin Whitney, Mickey Macfarlan, and John French restored the model and christened her, The Islander. Model is loaned to GCIHS by Phil Whitney.
Model three-mast schooner by Herbert and Harold Whitney
Catalogue #:
  • 2009.168.1195   
Type:
  • Object, Model
Subject:
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
Creator:
  • Herbert Allen and Harold Whitney
Date:
  • 1935
Materials:
  • Wood
Size:
  • 10'
Description:
Model, three mast schooner model, wood. This model was constructed by Merchant Mariner and Bar Harbor storekeeper, Herbert Allen Whitney (1881-1950), and his brother Captain Harold Whitney in 1935-1937. It sailed in Hull's Cove in 1938, survived an apartment fire with only its sails singed, and then was relegated to basement storage for 60 years. In 2011, Phil and Karin Whitney, Mickey Macfarlan, and John French restored the model and christened her, The Islander. Model is loaned to GCIHS by Phil Whitney. [show more]
2003.87.638Thank you letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter, 1 sheet and envelope, from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at The Eyrie, Seal Harbor, ME, to Captain Bracy, 15 Sep 1939, "Thank you for letting me look at the book entitled 'The Making of a Messiah' which the author Mr. William W. Harvey gave you. I have been interested in glancing at this book and am returning it to you herewith. Very Sincerely,"
Thank you letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.638   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1939
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, 1 sheet and envelope, from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. at The Eyrie, Seal Harbor, ME, to Captain Bracy, 15 Sep 1939, "Thank you for letting me look at the book entitled 'The Making of a Messiah' which the author Mr. William W. Harvey gave you. I have been interested in glancing at this book and am returning it to you herewith. Very Sincerely,"
2000.132.89Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936
  • Document, Minutes
  • Organizations, Civic
Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936, taken by Rose Wedge. (From Ladies Aid 2000)
Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936
Catalogue #:
  • 2000.132.89   
Type:
  • Document, Minutes
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1931
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Minutes of Ladies Aid Meetings, 1931-1936, taken by Rose Wedge. (From Ladies Aid 2000)
1000.7.48Property deed Frank Stanley to Addie Duren
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • Places, Address
Deed, From Frank Stanley to Addie Duren, 14 Sept 1930, property (known as the Mountain house 2016)
Property deed Frank Stanley to Addie Duren
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.48   
Type:
  • Document, Legal, Deed
Subject:
  • Places, Address
Date:
  • 1930
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Deed, From Frank Stanley to Addie Duren, 14 Sept 1930, property (known as the Mountain house 2016)
1000.7.214Knotting booklet
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Businesses, Other Business
Booklet, "Minerva Style Book" 1934, with styles for knotting (knitting?), and photos of models wearing the finished pieces
Knotting booklet
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.214   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Businesses, Other Business
Date:
  • 1934
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Booklet, "Minerva Style Book" 1934, with styles for knotting (knitting?), and photos of models wearing the finished pieces
1000.7.213Old Time New England booklet with story "The Steamer J.T. Morse and others
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Booklet, "Old Time New England" Apr 1937, with long story "The Steamer J.T. Morse, Her History and Adventures", with ten illustrations. Other stories too.
Old Time New England booklet with story "The Steamer J.T. Morse and others
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.213   
Type:
  • Publication, Booklet
Subject:
  • Vessels, Steamboat
Date:
  • 1937
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Booklet, "Old Time New England" Apr 1937, with long story "The Steamer J.T. Morse, Her History and Adventures", with ten illustrations. Other stories too.
1000.7.113Disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Places, Cemetery
Letter, 22 Sep 1931, from Frank Bartlett, Town Clerk, to Mrs. Duren, notifying that permit for disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley has been sent to Charles Stanley. (See GCIHS.org for Spurling Cemetery #2 note that Arthur P. Stanley was buried in the 2nd Spurling cemetery but then his stone and remains were transferred to the 3rd Spurling cemetery.)
Disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.113   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Places, Cemetery
Date:
  • 1931
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter, 22 Sep 1931, from Frank Bartlett, Town Clerk, to Mrs. Duren, notifying that permit for disinterment of Arthur P. Stanley has been sent to Charles Stanley. (See GCIHS.org for Spurling Cemetery #2 note that Arthur P. Stanley was buried in the 2nd Spurling cemetery but then his stone and remains were transferred to the 3rd Spurling cemetery.)