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2021.456.2947A unsigned Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.
A unsigned Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2947   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
An unsigned Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The envelope does not have a return address and the card is not signed, so there is no sign of who might've sent the card.
2021.456.2948A Fireplace Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of this card shows a fireplace and a Christmas tree with presents underneath it. Above the fireplace there it says "Christmas is here again." The Inside of the card shows the same fireplace and some presents, the writing in the card says "There is no way of saying the old wish more warmly than just- Merry Christmas to You!" The card is signed Bob+ Family.
A Fireplace Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2948   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of this card shows a fireplace and a Christmas tree with presents underneath it. Above the fireplace there it says "Christmas is here again." The Inside of the card shows the same fireplace and some presents, the writing in the card says "There is no way of saying the old wish more warmly than just- Merry Christmas to You!" The card is signed Bob+ Family.
2021.456.2949Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines."
Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2949   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card depicts a snowy sleigh ride, and at the top says "Season's Greetings." The inside of the card says "Greetings of the season and best wishes for a Happy New Year." The card is signed "Best Wishes from Oscar and Ines."
2021.464.2950Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing.
Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.464.2950   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy mailbox that is full of presents. The front of the card says "Holiday Greetings." On the inside of the card there is a picture of two people on a horse drawn sleigh ride. The inside of the says multiple things. On the bottom left hand corner says "Christmas - It seemed to throw open ever door, and unlock every heart," which is a quote from Washington Irving. The middle of the card says "With sincere good wishes for Christmas and the New Year." The card is signed Cmdr. and Mrs. John T. Stanley, and then John + Family signed in hand writing. [show more]
2021.464.2952Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of this card show a picture of a busy town with people playing and working in the snow. The inside of the card says " A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year." The card is signed "With best wishes from Barbara Donald."
Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.464.2952   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of this card show a picture of a busy town with people playing and working in the snow. The inside of the card says " A Merry Christmas and a happy New Year." The card is signed "With best wishes from Barbara Donald."
2016.356.2953A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.356.2953   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows people around a Christmas tree on a snowy day. On the inside of the card there is a long hand written note that says " Dear Lou! We think of you so much and hope you are having a good winter! Afraid we won't see you this coming summer for we are going to Europe but we will try to get back to the island after out return. Meanwhile- we pray that you are happy and comfortable and in good health. We miss you very much and always thank our good fortune for having such a wonderful neighbor." The card has a text that says "Greeting and Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Then there is a P.S note that says "P.S and give our love to the cats! Hope they are well!" The card is signed Elizabeth, Zubel and Ashley. [show more]
2017.401.2180Letter from Jennie Stanley to Mrs. Elmer Spurling 1946
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Letter with envelope. Jennie Stanley to Mrs. Elmer Spurling on GCI, 1946 postmark. Jennie writes to "Dear Hilda" from Boston, Mass. Oct. 20, 1946 about church membership. (Jennie Stanley is Ken and Jeannie Schmidt's grandmother.)
Letter from Jennie Stanley to Mrs. Elmer Spurling 1946
Catalogue #:
  • 2017.401.2180   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Date:
  • 1946
Description:
Letter with envelope. Jennie Stanley to Mrs. Elmer Spurling on GCI, 1946 postmark. Jennie writes to "Dear Hilda" from Boston, Mass. Oct. 20, 1946 about church membership. (Jennie Stanley is Ken and Jeannie Schmidt's grandmother.)
2013.246.2760Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
Catalogue #:
  • 2013.246.2760   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Edgar Bunker to his Uncle Ben in 1945; he sends a copy of God’s Pocket, Rachel Field’s novel about Samuel Hadlock’s tour of Europe, and he describes his recent 50th wedding anniversary celebration, transcribed.
2018.415.2274Correspondence about purchase of Church Estey organ 1941 - Letter 21
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
Letter 21 - Aug 20, 1941-Sep 23, 1941. This set of letters was found among the 1897 correspondence re: Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood who was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897. However, this is much later material pertaining to Church matters. Letters and a brochure between Howard Bacon and Estey Organ Corporation 1941, with notation "organ received Oct 2, 1941." Howard N. Bacon was a generous summer resident who arranged for the purchase of the church organ. Contributions made by Alice Stanley and Janine(?) Stanley.
Correspondence about purchase of Church Estey organ 1941 - Letter 21
Catalogue #:
  • 2018.415.2274   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter 21 - Aug 20, 1941-Sep 23, 1941. This set of letters was found among the 1897 correspondence re: Rev. Charles Elliott Harwood who was the pastor of the Great Cranberry Island Congregational Church from 1894 to March 22, 1897. However, this is much later material pertaining to Church matters. Letters and a brochure between Howard Bacon and Estey Organ Corporation 1941, with notation "organ received Oct 2, 1941." Howard N. Bacon was a generous summer resident who arranged for the purchase of the church organ. Contributions made by Alice Stanley and Janine(?) Stanley. [show more]
2021.456.2939A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of this card is a drawing of two people on a horse drawn carriage ride. On the inside of the card is a note that says "With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The card also has a hand written note that says "Heartiest Greetings to Captain 'Lew'" and the card is signed Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2939   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of this card is a drawing of two people on a horse drawn carriage ride. On the inside of the card is a note that says "With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The card also has a hand written note that says "Heartiest Greetings to Captain 'Lew'" and the card is signed Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins.
2021.456.2924Letter to Captain Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
A letter to Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald. This letter basically says that Barbara is going to Europe for the summer and won't be going to Cranberry. She also mentions some oars, and owing Lew money.
Letter to Captain Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2924   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A letter to Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald. This letter basically says that Barbara is going to Europe for the summer and won't be going to Cranberry. She also mentions some oars, and owing Lew money.
2002.83.588Ladies Aid Fair, Receipts 1940-1965
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations, Civic
Composition book, Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair Receipts from Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair, summary of receipts 1941-1942, then itemized receipts 1943-1965
Ladies Aid Fair, Receipts 1940-1965
Catalogue #:
  • 2002.83.588   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Composition book, Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair Receipts from Cranberry Isles Ladies Aid Fair, summary of receipts 1941-1942, then itemized receipts 1943-1965
2003.87.654Edgar White accounts ledger
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Ledger, Edgar White accounts of bait, gas and oil, boat expenses, gear for fishing, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1946-1947
Edgar White accounts ledger
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.654   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Date:
  • 1946
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ledger, Edgar White accounts of bait, gas and oil, boat expenses, gear for fishing, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1946-1947
2003.87.653Fish Market receipts
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Ledger, appears to be accounts from Edgar White and Victor White's fish market, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1947-1948
Fish Market receipts
Catalogue #:
  • 2003.87.653   
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Ledger, appears to be accounts from Edgar White and Victor White's fish market, fish and lobsters caught & sold, 1947-1948
2010.152.1203Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley with the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Rate listed is $1250 per year. Dated October 26th, 1942.
Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1203   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Teacher's contract for Doris P. McSorley with the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Rate listed is $1250 per year. Dated October 26th, 1942.
2016.334.2190Town of Cranberry Isles records - Fish weir or trap licenses (1944-1951).
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Organizations, Civic
Folder of fish weir or trap licenses or applications during the period 1944 - 1951 for: Francis G. Fernald George R. Hadlock Joseph E. Spurling Ann Frothingham Guild Theodore J. Spurling (Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles, part of 2016.334.2100)
Town of Cranberry Isles records - Fish weir or trap licenses (1944-1951).
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2190   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Organizations, Civic
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Folder of fish weir or trap licenses or applications during the period 1944 - 1951 for: Francis G. Fernald George R. Hadlock Joseph E. Spurling Ann Frothingham Guild Theodore J. Spurling (Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles, part of 2016.334.2100)
2016.334.2236Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1940
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scan of Town of Cranberry Isles Presidential Election Warrant from 1940 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1940
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2236   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scan of Town of Cranberry Isles Presidential Election Warrant from 1940 (part of 2016.334.2100).
2016.334.2237Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1941
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. No scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records for 1941 have been made as of 2018 (part of 2016.334.2100). Paper documents are in files.
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1941
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2237   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1941
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. No scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records for 1941 have been made as of 2018 (part of 2016.334.2100). Paper documents are in files.
2016.334.2238Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1942
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1942 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1942
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2238   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1942 (part of 2016.334.2100).
2016.334.2239Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1943
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1943 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1943
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2239   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1943
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1943 (part of 2016.334.2100).
2016.334.2240Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1944
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1944 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1944
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2240   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1944 (part of 2016.334.2100).
2016.334.2241Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1945
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1945 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1945
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2241   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1945
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1945 (part of 2016.334.2100).
2016.334.2242Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1946
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1946 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1946
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2242   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1946
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1946 (part of 2016.334.2100).
2016.334.2243Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1947
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1947 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1947
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2243   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1947
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1947 (part of 2016.334.2100).
2016.334.2244Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1948
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1948 (part of 2016.334.2100).
Town of Cranberry Isles records - 1948
Catalogue #:
  • 2016.334.2244   
Type:
  • Document, Government, Government Records
Subject:
  • Organizations, Civic, Municipal
Date:
  • 1948
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Documents. Scans of Town of Cranberry Isles records from 1948 (part of 2016.334.2100).