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"Warship heads to the open sea"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Vessels, Ship
  • Portsmouth Herald
  • 1997-07-21
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • In Copyright
"Warship heads to the open sea"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
A newspaper article about Old Ironsides, a navy warship from theh late 1700's. This ship used to sit as a museum piece but after a 3.5 year restoration the ship is put back to sail the seas. The article ends by saying "Its no longer a museum piece... she's actually a living ship."
"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel."
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • Vessels, Boat
  • Fred Humiston
  • 1965-01-01
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • In Copyright
"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel."
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
"American Marksmanship Claims British Vessel." - Part 185 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - and Women." This story is about Edward Preble, it starts by telling of Preble's youth as a farm boy and his journey with learning how to be a seaman. The story then switches over to the story of a navy ship that fired a deadly shot to a British ship. This part says " The 'protector' fired a deadly raking broadside, which brought down the mizzenmast and set the main top-gallant afire." [show more]
"Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
  • Fred Humiston
  • 1965-01-01
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • In Copyright
"Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!"
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
"Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Part 183 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off by telling a brief story of Edward Preble saying he was the "Father of the Navy," and "He was born to the sea: salt was in his blood." The article then shifts to Edwards father Jebediah Preble, saying that he was a humorous man who was known for his practical jokes. The rest of the article consists of a story about Edward branding a turk. [show more]
"Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble In Navy."
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
  • Fred Humiston
  • 1965-01-01
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • In Copyright
"Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble In Navy."
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
"Promotion To Captain Keeps Preble in the Navy." Part 191 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This article tells the story about Lieutenant Edward Preble getting promoted to a captain. After his promotion Preble was commanded to take a ship to the east indies, and then return with other sailors. It says that the ship hit some troubles with the sails, but since Preble was a better sailor he was able to handle the trouble. The article ends with telling the readers about how Preble and eight other sailors got sick on the ride home, but Preble was not able to fully recover from it. [show more]
"Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble."
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
  • Fred Humiston
  • 1965-01-01
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • In Copyright
"Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble."
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
"Lure Of Life At Sea attracts Edward Preble." Part 184 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story starts off talking about Edward Prebles father and his love for practical jokes. This article tells the story about how Edward was always meant to be a seaman. The article ends by saying " 'One voyage aboard a privateer will cure him of any notion of making the sea his profession.' He couldn't have been more wrong." [show more]
Spurling Records
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Marriage Record
  • People
  • 1790
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Spurling Records
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
A Born, married, and death record of the Spurling family. These records date as far back as the 1700's.
Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Object, Art, Needlework, Quilt
  • People
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Description:
Eight hand-laced handkerchiefs: two with purple, stamped name "Mrs. J. M. Spurling" Julia (Marie) Spurling. Two hand-made crocheted, lace pieces (one long strip, one square). One needlepoint pillow. One needlepoint sampler. From Whitney's grandmother's room in his present house, likely rescued from the house across the street when it burned 1928. Donor requests they be kept in the old pink chocolate box as that's where they've been stored in for years. [show more]
Small wooden basket.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Object, Containers, Basket
  • Object, Other Object
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Small wooden basket.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Small woven basket. The basket has a small handle that can be used to open the basket. There is a latch for the basket to close, but it looks as though it broke. This basket looks like it was probably used to hold small objects like jewelry or small children's toys.
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.
Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • Dwelley - Hugh L. Dwelley
  • 2006-07-05
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Description:
A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Cynthia Jabar. Hugh starts the letter by thanking Cynthia for a copy of her book. He goes on to say "We Cranberry Islanders are very pleases at the popularity that Rachel Field's work among our islands still enjoys." He continues by talking about other books that have been written by islanders throughout the years and how these authors have been inspired by Rachel Fields' work. He then goes on to talk about Hitty and the work that is being done around her. He finishes the letter with another thank you to Cynthia, and signs off. [show more]
Sarah Bunker Autograph Book
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Autograph Album
  • People
  • Sarah Bunker
  • 1874
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Sarah Bunker Autograph Book
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
An autograph book owned by Sarah Bunker. This book has autographs and notes from Sarah's friends. Most of the book is signed by people living in places like Bangor, Ellsworth and Bangor. Sixty-two double sided sheets. All pages autographed except two at front of book.
Bunker - Alta (Spurling) Bunker (1876-1969)
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Reference
  • People
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Bunker - Alta (Spurling) Bunker (1876-1969)
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Spurling- Andrew B. Spurling.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Newspaper
  • People
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Spurling- Andrew B. Spurling.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Newspaper Articles on Andrew B. Spurling. The first article is entitled "Reminder of a Gallant Soldier." This article is about A.B Spurling being a gallant soldier during the civil war, and him getting a portrait featured in the State House. This article also mentions Samuel Spurling, and tells a story of A.B's upbringing. The second article is about the same portrait mentioned in the first article. This article is about how the portrait of A.B Spurling being in an appropriate place for the portrait to remain. The last article is entitled "Brought in Three Live Johnnies." This article is about A.B Spurling receiving a metal of honor for gallantry during the Civil War. This article tells a story of how A.B was captured by three rebel soldier and he singlehandedly fought them and brought them back to union territory. [show more]
Bangor Weekly Commercial, Receipt.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Businesses, Other Business
  • 1899-11-07
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Bangor Weekly Commercial, Receipt.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
A receipt for the Bangor Weekly Commercial. This receipt was for $1.00 , and 12 months worth of papers.
Polly Storey Collection- Wild Island Seeds
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Nature, Plants
  • 1973
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Known Copyright
Polly Storey Collection- Wild Island Seeds
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
WI seeds 1973 receipts- contains Tree Seeds packed by Wild Islands Farms from The Farm House.
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.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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]
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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'"
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
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 Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 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 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.
Items found in the church closet from many different times.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Other Documents
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Items found in the church closet from many different times.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Many different items from the closet of the church. The first item is a list of people. The second is a note about who will be doing what for a reception. The third item is a note written by a woman named Velma, this note says " Dear Mr. MacDonald :- I shall not dare risk my foot to go to church tonight. I have written out a plan as best I can and i am going to ask you to attend to it for me. Will you please read it over at the business meeting for me? Please tell the two who solicit for food to see me before they start to work. Hastily, and thank you, Velma." The fourth item is the longfellow school Christmas program. The fifth item is a magazine called "The new girls' companion." The last item is from the congregational church of Great Cranberry Island. From the summer of 1975. [show more]