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2019.441.2545Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Places
Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942. It mentions the Hamor Tea House and the Teel House and insect pests (Hamor house out of existence 1942). Mosquitoe project was 1928. Bus service connected to train "Bar Harbor Express."
Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942
Catalogue #:
  • 2019.441.2545   
Type:
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
Subject:
  • Places
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Cranberry Isles brochure ca. 1929-1942. It mentions the Hamor Tea House and the Teel House and insect pests (Hamor house out of existence 1942). Mosquitoe project was 1928. Bus service connected to train "Bar Harbor Express."
1000.7.164Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
Certificate, Sugar purchase certificate, authorizing Addie Ethel Duren family to accept delivery of 25 pounds of sugar, dated 13 Aug 1942
Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
Catalogue #:
  • 1000.7.164   
Type:
  • Document, Certificate
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Certificate, Sugar purchase certificate, authorizing Addie Ethel Duren family to accept delivery of 25 pounds of sugar, dated 13 Aug 1942
2012.200.1581Children discover body of sailor 1944
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
  • People
Document, from John and Becky Burnham to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 10/05/2011. Subject: "Young girls who found dead Navy man". About 2 young girls, Patsy Smallwood and Mary McAvoy found the body of a sailor dressed in blue on 7/24/1944. Louise "Twinkie" Smith also mentioned in document.
Children discover body of sailor 1944
Catalogue #:
  • 2012.200.1581   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Document, from John and Becky Burnham to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 10/05/2011. Subject: "Young girls who found dead Navy man". About 2 young girls, Patsy Smallwood and Mary McAvoy found the body of a sailor dressed in blue on 7/24/1944. Louise "Twinkie" Smith also mentioned in document.
2021.456.2918A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2918   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley from the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The card depicts the three wise men and says "A Joyous Christmas." The inside of the cars says "May all of the joys of this Christmas Season be with you throughout the coming year." The card is signed Margie and Phip.
2021.456.2919A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2919   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. The front of the card features a drawing of people going to church on a snowy day. The inside of the card says "Wishing you health and happiness for Christmas and the New Year" and it is signed Phil and Paul.
2021.456.2921A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"
A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2921   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
a Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card shows a picture of Santa feeding a Reindeer and it says "Greetings at Christmas Time." The inside of the card says "Hello there! Merry Christmas!" and it is signed "And a happy New Year from Bunny, Polly, Veronica, Andy + Elizabeth"
2011.155.987Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman (Betty Hartley's mother), dated 26 Aug 1940, apparently from Hollywood, CA, in which Rachel mentions that Mrs. Eversman visited Rachel's mother on Sutton Island and found her well, which Rachel was worried about; also Rachel mentions putting the Sutton cottage on the market.
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman
Catalogue #:
  • 2011.155.987   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1940
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman (Betty Hartley's mother), dated 26 Aug 1940, apparently from Hollywood, CA, in which Rachel mentions that Mrs. Eversman visited Rachel's mother on Sutton Island and found her well, which Rachel was worried about; also Rachel mentions putting the Sutton cottage on the market.
2010.152.1177Andrew A. McSorley, Principal of Plantsville School
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
Andrew A. McSorley, Principal of Plantsville School
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1177   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
2010.152.1202Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
Employment offer for Mrs. Andrew McSorley
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1202   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1942
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
2010.152.1204Mrs. A. McSorley acting principal at Plantsville School
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Letter addressed to 'Plantsville School Teachers', reporting 'Mrs. A. McSorley' as the acting principal at Plantsville School for the remainder of 1944. Letter is dated January 13, 1944.
Mrs. A. McSorley acting principal at Plantsville School
Catalogue #:
  • 2010.152.1204   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • People
Date:
  • 1944
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
Letter addressed to 'Plantsville School Teachers', reporting 'Mrs. A. McSorley' as the acting principal at Plantsville School for the remainder of 1944. Letter is dated January 13, 1944.
2021.456.2926Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2926   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis E. Stanley. The front of this card features an Alaskan Flag with a poem. The inside of this card says " Wishing you the best of Christmas cheer and a New Year filled with happiness." The card is signed "Best Wishes to You. Mary+Howard Pratt."
2021.456.2929A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2929   
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 has a picture of their son Piper on the front, and it says "Merry Christmas" next to it. On the card is written "Will you have Christmas dinner with me Sunday." and it is signed Neil, Sesa, + Piper.
2021.456.2932Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2932   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of a snowy farm and says "Seasons Greetings." The inside of the card says "For your good-will and friendly cooperation we extend a hearty - thank you- May you have a joyful Christmas and a successful New Year." The card is signed Hollis G. Reed.
2021.456.2933A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2933   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1948
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A wedding invitation from Roger Hooper. This invitation is very plain and on the inside says " Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fellows Hoopers announce the marriage of their daughter Justine Van Rensselaer to Mr. Roger Milliken on Saturday the fifth of June nineteen hundred and forty-eight Saint John's Church Beverly Farms Massachusetts.
2021.456.2934Post Card to Lew Stanley
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A postcard for Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of the U.S Naval War College in Newport, RI. On the back of the card there is a note that says " Hello Uncle Lew, Hope this finds everything good with you. We have had a swell trip as far and also very interesting. Wished you were with us. See you later." the Card is signed Phil.
Post Card to Lew Stanley
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2934   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A postcard for Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of the U.S Naval War College in Newport, RI. On the back of the card there is a note that says " Hello Uncle Lew, Hope this finds everything good with you. We have had a swell trip as far and also very interesting. Wished you were with us. See you later." the Card is signed Phil.
2021.456.2935Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2935   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink Stanley. The front of the card says "O Come, all ye faithful" and it shows children walking to baby Jesus. On the inside it says " With this Christmas wish for you there comes a little prayer- 'May our father up in heaven always keep you in his care'" and it is signed Pink and Eliza.
2021.456.2936A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Jean Stanley Stark and her family. On the front of the card is a photo of people singing around a Christmas tree. The inside of the card says "every good wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year" and it is signed Jean Stanley Stark + family.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2936   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Jean Stanley Stark and her family. On the front of the card is a photo of people singing around a Christmas tree. The inside of the card says "every good wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year" and it is signed Jean Stanley Stark + family.
2021.456.2937A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a picture of a snowy road. The inside of the card says "greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year." Hand written on the card is a note that says "Dear Lew, We were terribly sorry not to get up to see you last summer, but are still hoping we will be able to swing it next year. We have a new baby boy now, and we are settled back in Philadelphia, which is unfortunately further than ever from Maine, but we'll escape somehow. Hope you have a comfortable winter." The card is signed Sue and Tommy.
A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2937   
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 the card is a picture of a snowy road. The inside of the card says "greetings and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year." Hand written on the card is a note that says "Dear Lew, We were terribly sorry not to get up to see you last summer, but are still hoping we will be able to swing it next year. We have a new baby boy now, and we are settled back in Philadelphia, which is unfortunately further than ever from Maine, but we'll escape somehow. Hope you have a comfortable winter." The card is signed Sue and Tommy. [show more]
2021.456.2938A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley. The front of the card has a picture of bells hanging from a tree and on the top says "Greetings." The inside of the card says "A Merry Christmas day and a New Year filled with all the things that make you happiest!" And it is signed "With love 'Bea'"
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2938   
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 the card has a picture of bells hanging from a tree and on the top says "Greetings." The inside of the card says "A Merry Christmas day and a New Year filled with all the things that make you happiest!" And it is signed "With love 'Bea'"
2021.456.2940A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card there is a picture of four men playing instruments and singing, Also on the front it says "God rest ye merry gentlemen." On the inside of the card it says "Kind remembrances and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year." The card is signed Roger and Nita Milliker.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2940   
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 the card there is a picture of four men playing instruments and singing, Also on the front it says "God rest ye merry gentlemen." On the inside of the card it says "Kind remembrances and best wishes for Christmas and the coming year." The card is signed Roger and Nita Milliker.
2021.456.2941Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of a snowing day and a house. On the inside of the it says " Friendly greetings for the holidays" the card is signed Benjie Neilson.
Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2941   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of the card is a drawing of a snowing day and a house. On the inside of the it says " Friendly greetings for the holidays" the card is signed Benjie Neilson.
2021.456.2942A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2942   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card there is a wreath and a scroll that says " Christmas greetings." Also on the front of the card there is 5 stamps from 1949. On the inside of the card it says "Sincere wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The signature on the card is illegible.
2021.456.2943A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.
A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2943   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • People
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A birthday card for Lou Stanley. On the front of the card there is a drawing of ducks, it also says "To Dad on his birthday." On the inside f the card it says "To wish you 'Happy Birthday' and all the joy and cheer you've always given others. year after happy year!" The card is signed Boynton, Ida, and Boynton.
2021.456.2944A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card it says "at Christmas" and shows a picture of people walking into a church on a snowy day. On the inside of the cad it says "Happy with all that your heart holds most dear, may you have a glad day and a wonderful year!" The card is signed Chester + Family.
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2944   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. On the front of the card it says "at Christmas" and shows a picture of people walking into a church on a snowy day. On the inside of the cad it says "Happy with all that your heart holds most dear, may you have a glad day and a wonderful year!" The card is signed Chester + Family.
2021.456.2946An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie.
An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Catalogue #:
  • 2021.456.2946   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, Religious
Date:
  • 1949
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
Materials:
  • Paper
Description:
A Christmas card that strays from the norm. The front of the card seems to have hand drawn picture of a man dancing. The inside of the card there is a hand written note that says "A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" The Card is signed Jeanne and Waddy. Below that there is another note that says "Have a good winter Lou and don't work too hard. Johnny's off to California or a year. He and his children are well. We saw Liz in New York. She was well and sent you her best." That note was signed by Jeannie. [show more]