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Bayview Farm photographs
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph
  • Businesses, Farming
  • People
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Bayview Farm photographs
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Four small black and white photos and one tintype framed in a wood/glass frame. Bayview Farm owned and operated by Jim Crosby in modern times "The Red House" owned by Judi Towns Lim and Chong Lim, a.k.a. the Towns house. James C. Crosby and Cora Almeda (Pressey) Crosby are the couple in the tintype. Their son, Clarence, is shown in the photo with the barn. The houses seen in the background of the geese photo are "Haydy's house & Arno Stanley's" per donor. (See scans in 2000\photos\dorothy towns and note explaining images.) [show more]
Hamor House sketch
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • People
  • Structures, Dwellings, House
  • Structures, Dwellings, House, Cottage
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Hamor House sketch
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Drawing by S.G. Easter or Caster? pencil sketch of the Hamor Tea House; some water staining on the edges. Painting removed from original frame (a glass pane with metal rosettes securing it to a wood board back). Original sketch stored separately; scanned print of the drawing is in frame.
Booklet, Facts and Fancies
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Booklet, Facts and Fancies
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Booklet, Facts and Fancies, Fleischman & Co with illustrations, sayings and advice.
Photographs of dory, schooner, and steamer boats
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Photographs of dory, schooner, and steamer boats
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Four photographs of boats (A-D) with unidentified men and boys aboard. (A) unidentified dory. (B) and (D) may be the same vessel, probably one of the mackerel schooners owned by Benjamin Harley Spurling whose wife was Frances Almira Preble (donor Louise Marr's grandparents.) C: The steamer may have been one owned by Hanson B. Joyce of Swan's Island engaged in the mackerel fishery. Joyce owned significant shares in several Cranberry Island vessels, possibly shares in Benjamin Spurling's vessels. (D): information from Ralph Stanley and Bar Harbor Record. [show more]
Early Hadlock papers group 5 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Early Hadlock papers group 5 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection of documents pertaining to Samuel and George Hadlock, their stores, schooners Hadlock and Minerva, and other topics. In 2018, Rosie Silvers discoverd this collection of early Hadlock papers at Wikhegan Books in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Several generous islanders from Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry (Islesford) purchased this collection which now resides at GCIHS, catalogued as 2018.419.2285 through 2289. All documents except the advertisements and bill heads referred to in 2018.419.2288 have been scanned. (Descriptions for this collection were provided by Joanne Fuerst, Wikhegan Books. GCIHS welcomes your transcriptions or comments on individual documents: info@gcihs.org.) [show more]
Early Hadlock papers group 4 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Early Hadlock papers group 4 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection of documents pertaining to Samuel and George Hadlock, their stores, schooners Hadlock and Minerva, and other topics. In 2018, Rosie Silvers discoverd this collection of early Hadlock papers at Wikhegan Books in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Several generous islanders from Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry (Islesford) purchased this collection which now resides at GCIHS, catalogued as 2018.419.2285 through 2289. All documents except the advertisements and bill heads referred to in 2018.419.2288 have been scanned. (Descriptions for this collection were provided by Joanne Fuerst, Wikhegan Books. GCIHS welcomes your transcriptions or comments on individual documents: info@gcihs.org.) [show more]
Early Hadlock papers group 3 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Early Hadlock papers group 3 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection of documents pertaining to Samuel and George Hadlock, their stores, schooners Hadlock and Minerva, and other topics. In 2018, Rosie Silvers discoverd this collection of early Hadlock papers at Wikhegan Books in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Several generous islanders from Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry (Islesford) purchased this collection which now resides at GCIHS, catalogued as 2018.419.2285 through 2289. All documents except the advertisements and bill heads referred to in 2018.419.2288 have been scanned. (Descriptions for this collection were provided by Joanne Fuerst, Wikhegan Books. GCIHS welcomes your transcriptions or comments on individual documents: info@gcihs.org.) [show more]
Early Hadlock papers group 2 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Early Hadlock papers group 2 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection of documents pertaining to Samuel and George Hadlock, their stores, schooners Hadlock and Minerva, and other topics. In 2018, Rosie Silvers discoverd this collection of early Hadlock papers at Wikhegan Books in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Several generous islanders from Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry (Islesford) purchased this collection which now resides at GCIHS, catalogued as 2018.419.2285 through 2289. All documents except the advertisements and bill heads referred to in 2018.419.2288 have been scanned. (Descriptions for this collection were provided by Joanne Fuerst, Wikhegan Books. GCIHS welcomes your transcriptions or comments on individual documents: info@gcihs.org.) [show more]
Early Hadlock papers group 1 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Early Hadlock papers group 1 of 5
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection of documents pertaining to Samuel and George Hadlock, their stores, schooners Hadlock and Minerva, and other topics. In 2018, Rosie Silvers discoverd this collection of early Hadlock papers at Wikhegan Books in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Several generous islanders from Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry (Islesford) purchased this collection which now resides at GCIHS, catalogued as 2018.419.2285 through 2289. All documents except the advertisements and bill heads referred to in 2018.419.2288 have been scanned. (Descriptions for this collection were provided by Joanne Fuerst, Wikhegan Books. GCIHS welcomes your transcriptions or comments on individual documents: info@gcihs.org.) [show more]
"The Granite Napkin"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Businesses, Restaurant Business
  • Copyright Undetermined
"The Granite Napkin"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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]
Comprehensive Plan Update for Cranberry Isles
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • No Copyright - United States
Comprehensive Plan Update for Cranberry Isles
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
"Cap'n B"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • In Copyright - Rights-holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable
"Cap'n B"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
The Cap'n B moored during a winter storm at Spurling Cove, Great Cranberry Island.
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Livermore Falls Trust Company booklet with a letter hidden inside.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Description:
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Livermore Fall Trust Company. This booklet has a hidden letter inside of it for a man names Clayton. This letter may have been written by Louis McSorley. This letter is basically catching Clayton on the life of the author who wrote the letter. It doesn't seem as though the letter was ever sent, or even finished.
"Smarts Drug Store"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Businesses, Medical Business
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
"Smarts Drug Store"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
A newspaper clipping of Smarts Drug Store in Livermore ME. This could have something to do with Wade Marr, who graduated Pharmacy School and made a profession as a druggist.
"Smarts Drug Store"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Businesses, Medical Business
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
"Smarts Drug Store"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
A newspaper clipping of Smarts Drug Store in Livermore ME. This could have something to do with Wade Marr, who graduated Pharmacy School and made a profession as a druggist.
Tidal Press logo
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Advertisement
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Tidal Press logo
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter and envelope, both blank, with logo of The Tidal Press
Brochure re: Smart Studio
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Brochure
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • People
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Brochure re: Smart Studio
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Brochure, advertising the Smart Studio in Northeast Harbor. Wini Smart was GCIHS founding member and local artist.
Blank form for ship's protest
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Certificate
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • People
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Blank form for ship's protest
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Blank form: Public Instrument of Protest (Benjamin Benson Notary for Town of Tremont) wherein shipwreck/damaged cargo would described.
Tax form for vessel
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Government Records
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Tax form for vessel
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Tax form, blank, for vessels
"Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article 2008
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
  • In Copyright
"Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article 2008
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Newspaper clipping, "Newman and Gray steers a steady course" article in the Mount Desert Islander, dated Monday, December 25th, 2008 located on page 6, section 2. "Cranberry Isles: "The current economic downturn is on the radar of many boatbuilders in Maine. On the island of Great Cranberry, venerable boatbuilders, Newman and Gray, however, have yet to see the effects of the falling tide, due to a consistent current of customer service work. (note: item # 1622a & #1622b are the bottom portions of the newspaper page) [show more]
Mackerel in Maine Waters - article 1909
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Mackerel in Maine Waters - article 1909
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Newspaper article, probably September 1909. Title: "Mackerel in Maine Waters". Article reports that 20 barrels of mackerel were caught by Eben T. Lewis, Benjamin A. Spurling, and John S. Seavey, near Monhegan. Article lists other ships and captains active in the Monhegan area due to reports of large schools of mackerel.
Journals, ledgers, wallet, books, scanned photos pertaining to Stanley family from 1870s-1890s
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Organizations, Civic
  • People
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Collection of journals, ledgers, wallet, books, scanned photos pertaining to Stanley family: Items A-H. (A) Enoch B. Stanley's tan leather fold-over "The Revised and Improved Collector's Tax Book....Adapted to the Revised Statutes of 1883", by W. W. Bolster, Published Portland: W. H. Stevens & Company, No. 193 Middle Street. Entries from 1890-1892 with categories for real estate, personal property, poll tax, highway tax, a section on school district tax. With three loose handwritten pages inserted. One is list of children for Hannah Lopaus(?) who moved to Mount Desert July 12th 1799 and had 10 children and includes list of 9 children born to Hannah's daughter Nancy Lopauss Richardson Clark, one of whom was Meltiah P. Richardson (spouse of Carrie Stanley Richardson). The second loose page is a petition for a fish weir at Thrumcap for Enoch B. Stanley and W.D.(?) Stanley in January 1891. The third loose page is Permission for a fish weir with full description dated Feb. 7, 1891. (B) Maroon fold-over wallet (empty). (C) Scans from loaned Schmidt family photo albums including family and one of old hearse. (D) Maroon wallet with 14 items folded inside it: receipts: Meltiah Richardson 1871 taxes; E.B. Stanley 1862 & 1864; note to Capt Stanley 1864; 1864 receipt; 1864 receipt Hadlock; 1871 tax receipt; M. P. Richardson to E.B. Stanley 1874; one faded small photo of a person on a sailboat; registered letter receipt 1878 addressed to Thomas Leighton of Millbridge Me received of E. J? Stanley; Receipt 1882 for 7.33 payment; 1876 receipt E. B. Stanley and Perley Russell goods of Haskell 14.50. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Caroline H. Stanley Cranberry Isles ME with Boston Jan 30 1898 postmark 2 cents. Two comic poem pages (not scanned). (E) Small tan leather journal full of information listing fish catches and payments to individuals 1868-1870 in Boston, Cranberry Isles, Gloucester, Schooner Rozella mentioned on one page. Names include Gilley, Bunker, Spurling, Stanley, Ladd, Wayland, Bulger, Young; only three representational pages scanned from this journal. (F) Small narrow brown marbled ledger (undated) tallying fish and bills; two pages mention schooner Harrie [or Fannie?] Forrest; 1 page scanned. (G) Book: The Matron's Manual of Midwifery and the diseases of women during pregnancy and in child bed by Frederick Hollick, MD 1843. (H) Book: How to Hunt and Trap containing full instructions for hunting Buffalo, Elk, Moose, deer, Antelope - by J. H. Batty, 1878; inscribed "Boynton Stanley" at top of page, lower down "William G. Thumbeam[?] from Papa, Christmas 1878." (See also 2015.316.2077 and 2017.389.2164) [show more]
Edgar White's branding iron
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Object, Woodworking, Woodworking Iron, Marking Iron
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Edgar White's branding iron
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Branding iron, long handle with heavy head: "E.N. White 1442". 1442 was Edgar Nelson White's number, and black and white were his colors. Edgar was Victor White's brother. With reminiscences of the family in the 1960s by Charles Liebow including Edgar and Alice White, their Dog Point Road house and outbuilding "Duffys", their grandsons Chuck and Larry Pipes, and working as sternman for Edgar.
Early Hadlock Papers Reference
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Reference
  • Businesses, Store Business
  • People
  • Vessels, Ship, Sailing Ship, Schooner
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Early Hadlock Papers Reference
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Collection of documents pertaining to Samuel and George Hadlock, their stores, schooners Hadlock and Minerva, and other topics. In 2018, Rosie Silvers discoverd this collection of early Hadlock papers at Wikhegan Books in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Several generous islanders from Great Cranberry and Little Cranberry (Islesford) purchased this collection which now resides at GCIHS, catalogued as 2018.419.2285 through 2289. All documents except the advertisements and bill heads referred to in 2018.419.2288 have been scanned. (Descriptions for this collection were provided by Joanne Fuerst, Wikhegan Books. GCIHS welcomes your transcriptions or comments on individual documents: info@gcihs.org.) [show more]
The Wind & the Wood, Ralph W. Stanley Inc., Boat Building
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Advertising, Poster
  • Businesses, Boatbuilding Business
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Ralph Stanley
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
The Wind & the Wood, Ralph W. Stanley Inc., Boat Building
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Brochure, "The Wind & the Wood," promoting Ralph W. Stanley Inc., Boat Building business in Southwest Harbor. With his thoughts about wooden boat building, and photos of him, his shop, and his boats. Brochure probably from the mid 1980s.