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You searched for: Date: 1940sSubject: PeopleType: Document
Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Memorial booklet for John Henry Hamor 1947
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Program
  • People
  • 1947
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Memorial booklet for John Henry Hamor 1947
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Funeral home memorial booklet "Leaves of Gold" for John Henry Hamor - Born March 3, 1866 and laid to rest October 23, 1947 at 81 years old in Sharon Memorial Cemetery in Charlotte, NC. Lists of folks who attended, telegrammed or sent flowars. Note says Sadie Hamor born March 2, 1876 and deceased June 12, 1943.
Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • People
  • Places
  • 1949
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Douglas Macfarlan Cranberry Isles Scrapbook
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Brown notebook “Cranberry Isles Scrapbook” kept by Douglas Macfarlan 1949-1960s. A= Complete multi-page list of contents handwritten by Douglas Macfarlan (only page 1 scanned) includes histories, images, research correspondence, several letters of correspondence between Douglas Macfarlan and Mrs. Wade Marr from whom the Macfarlans bought the house in 1946; Maine maps, photos, abstracts from books; histories of Hadlocks, Fort Castine, St. Sauveur Mission and other local historical spots.etc. Also B, C, D, & I = small delightful pen and ink sketches probably by Douglas Macfarlan. E, F, G, H = Photographs of Baker Island lighthouse 1949. [show more]
Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1945
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Letter from Horace Bunker to his Uncle Ben
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas Card for Lewis Stanley '49.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Wendell Gilley's Maine Master Plumber License
Wendell Gilley Museum
  • Document, Permission, License, Occupational License
  • Businesses, Service Business
  • People
  • 1944
Description:
Original master plumber license issued by the State of Maine to Wendell Gilley, owner of Gilley Plumbing Company, in 1944
Gladys Clark Scrapbook
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Other
  • People
  • Places, Town
  • Gladys Clark
  • 1940's
Gladys Clark Scrapbook
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Mrs. H. D. Clark scrapbook of press clippings containing local and national news and regarding various people and events.
Howard J. Crafts' Wood shop Accounting Ledger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Business
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • People
  • 1949
Howard J. Crafts' Wood shop Accounting Ledger
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Unbound ledger with accounts and “self-employment questionaire” forms and applications for the Navy as servicemen’s readustment allowance after WWII. Includes forms and business accounts and earnings 1946 - 1949
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1946
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black ledger with I.O.O.F. Minute Book and Symbol embossed on cover. Includes record of minutes of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1946 - 1950
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1941
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Black ledger with I.O.O.F. Minute Book and Symbol embossed on cover. Includes record of minutes of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1941 - 1945
The Union Meeting House Worship Schedule
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Schedule
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 7/7/1940
The Union Meeting House Worship Schedule
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1940 Union Meeting House Summer Worship Schedule Card from July 7 to August 25. INcludes Arthur Cushman McGiffert, Tertius Van Dyke, Horace Leavitt, Samuel Eliot, Arthur Wilson, John N0ss, Perry Smith , John Whiteman
The Union Meeting House Worship Schedule
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Schedule
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 7/7/1940
The Union Meeting House Worship Schedule
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
1940 Somesville Union Meeting House Summer Worship Schedule Card from July 7 to August 25. INcludes Arthur Cushman McGiffert, Tertius Van Dyke, Horace Leavitt, Samuel Eliot, Arthur Wilson, John N0ss, Perry Smith , John Whiteman
By-Laws of Ocean Lodge, I.O.O.F. No. 140
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Bylaws
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 10/13/1942
By-Laws of Ocean Lodge, I.O.O.F. No. 140
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
small orange booklet with by-laws of the Ocean Lodge, Odd Fellows No. 140 includes fees and dues and memberships
McSorley - Doris Preble McSorley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • People
  • 1948-05-13
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
McSorley - Doris Preble McSorley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Doris McSorley's teaching records from the 40's.
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1948
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Post Card to Lew Stanley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Post Card to Lew Stanley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Descendants of Deacon Samuel & Ann Bass
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • People
  • Bass, Charissa Taylor & Walton, Emma Lee
  • 1940
Description:
History of the Bass Family settling in Braintree Mass. Connections Eddy, Morse, Paine, Bass.
Memorial Service for Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr.
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Program
  • Events
  • People
  • 1948
Description:
Program of memorial service for Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. conducted by Dr. Robert J. McCracken. Address by Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick. Riverside Church, Sunday May 23, 1948.
Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Certificate
  • People
  • 1942
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Certificate for sugar purchase 1942
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Certificate, Sugar purchase certificate, authorizing Addie Ethel Duren family to accept delivery of 25 pounds of sugar, dated 13 Aug 1942
Ted Madara Family 1940 Home movies
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Recording, Video Recording
  • People
  • Recreation
  • 1940
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Ted Madara Family 1940 Home movies
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Video recording, DVD copied and returned to donor. No sound. Ted Madara's Family 1940, transferred from 16 mm, 6/2008, Northeast Historic Film. Home movies of family members and friends sailing, fishing,scenes of gulls feeding on a school of fish, seals cavorting, and family rowing, all in and around Northeast and Southwest Harbor and the Cranberry Isles. Includes sailboat headed towards Mount Desert Rock, sailboat race in Southwest Harbor area, picnic on Baker Island. People and items in film include: Florence Hessenbruch, IOD boats in Northeast Harbor, Hermann Hessenbruch, Mount Desert Rock, Frank Faulkingham (Keeper from 1935-1941 on Baker Island), seals, Anna Hessenbruch Madara, Markle Hessenbruch, Edward S. Madara, Ida Hessenbruch, Fir-Lee House (built 1908-1910), Black Island picnic, Polly Hessenbruch. Complete IDs of scenes minute by minute compiled by Ted Madara 2015 in folder. Film may also include a very rare appearance of Mickey Macfarlan's old boat ( in foreground at 16:00). The Hessenbruchs owned the Sutton Island cottage presently (2014) owned by Hartley Rogers ("Fir Lee"). Hessenbruch died 1962, cottage went to Princeton, then Tom __, then Hartley Rogers. [show more]
Children discover body of sailor 1944
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
  • People
  • 1944
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Children discover body of sailor 1944
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Andrew McSorley teaching certificate
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Permission, License
  • People
  • 1941
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Andrew McSorley teaching certificate
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Document (double sided, A and B). A - Teachers 'Limited Special Certificate' for Andrew A. McSorley in any public school system in Connecticut. Dated February 1st, 1941, Harford CT. B - Reverse side of same document, teaching certificate for Andrew A. McSorley. Address listed as 'Lewis High School, Southington CT'. Subject listed is 'General Shop'