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Official Cypher (Masons)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Book
  • Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine
  • 1948
Official Cypher (Masons)
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Official Cypher for the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine. First, Second and Third Degrees. Appears to be some kind of code. 183 pps. 3 x 5, in leather case
Letter to Jud ? from Don stationed in Italy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Oct 23, 1944
Letter to Jud ? from Don stationed in Italy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Five page Letter written on 5x7 paper Letter to Jud from Don while he was stationed in Italy during World War II. In the letter he talks about friends he has heard about from letter from home, hopes that his friend will have some success in the upcoming hunting season, life in an field tent with five other people, camp life, weather, movies shown in the camp, what he did on his recent leave.
Letter to Mr & Mrs Fred P. Smith from Cp Donald E. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • May 13, 1945
Letter to Mr & Mrs Fred P. Smith from Cp Donald E. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter to Mr. & Mrs Fred P. Smith from Cp. Donald E. Smith First uncensored letter to his parents now that the war had ended. Talks of going to Bari, Italy on leave, his stationing in Termoli, Italy, changes to the town now that the war is over, where he has been stationed since being sent overseas and what he did in the various locations, doesn't know where they will be sent next.
Letter to Robe from Joshua Grindle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • May 13, 1945
Letter to Robe from Joshua Grindle
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Envelope with Memories of Dr. Grindle written on it and a 8.5x5.5inch piece of paper labeled Mendocino Bank of Commerce with a letter to Brother Robe from Joshua Grindle. He talks of a trip to visit someone and the meeting of a man (name hard to read), gives a physical description of the man, relates he is fluent in 3-4 languages.
Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
  • November 5, 1945
Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Honorable Discharge papers of Stuart J. Smith from the United States Army in November 5, 1945. Back of the paper lists the battles and campaigns he fought in, Medals awarded, occupations, separation pay.
Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Government, Military Record, Military Discharge
  • November 5, 1945
Discharge papers for Stuart J. Smith
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Separation Record of Stuart J. Smith showing a summary of his duties in the Army, Occupational assignments, civilian occupations, civilian education level.
Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Full Mailbox Christmas Card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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]
Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Snowy sleigh ride Christmas card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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."
A unsigned Christmas card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A unsigned Christmas card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
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.
Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Christmas Card for Lewis E. Stanley
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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."
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
Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
An eccentric Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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]
A Christmas card to Lew 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 Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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]
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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."
A Christmas card to Lew 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 Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas Card for Lew Stanley '49
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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"
A Fireplace Christmas card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Fireplace Christmas card.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Thurston's wharf written entries of fishermen's catch
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Fishermen
  • Other, Fishing industry, Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Lobster catch
  • Other, groundfish
  • 1946
Description:
ledger with written entries of fishermen's catch
Orville Trask, lobster dealer, 1947 ledger
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Bass Harbor, Tremont, Maine
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • Other, lobster dealership
  • Other, lobster fishing
  • 08/21/1947
Description:
Lobster dealer ledger of purchases and sales of Charles Orville Trask, business name C.O.Trask, in Bass Harbor, Tremont, Maine. Orville had a scow anchored in the harbor where he took delivery of lobster when it was brought in by the fishermen. Includes names of individual lobster fishermen. Prices from 25 cents to 50 cents per pound. Donated by Trask family children.
Thank You Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Greeting Card, Holiday Card
  • Rust Craft of Boston
  • August 7, 1947
Thank You Card
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Thank you card from Father Fitz (Rev. Edward F. Fitzpatrick) to "Little Miss Lena Gilley" August 7, 1947. He expresses his thanks for the fish. Envelope includes a card inviting Gilley to the 40th anniversary of his ordination and two tickets to the Criterion Theatre.
Information card for the U.S.S. Missouri visit to Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Memorabilia, Commemorative, Commemorative Card
  • Other
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, Transportation - water
  • 1946
Description:
Card with photograph of the U.S.S. Missouri launched January 29, 1944 Commissioned June 11, 1944 Visited Bar Harbor in August of 1946 Connie Jellison went on board for a tour
Regional Island High School formation papers
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Schools
  • 1/1/1949
Regional Island High School formation papers
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Miscellaneous papers related to the formation of the MDI Regional High School from 1948 - 1949. Includes surveys, letters to the editor, letters to Rockefeller, pta minutes, general correspondence
Luders Hulls 553-62: Sail Plan & Rigging Details
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Projection, Technical Drawing
  • Other, Boat & ship companies
  • Other, Boat & ship industry
  • Other, Boats
  • Other, Sailing
  • Luders Marine Construction Co., Stamford, Conn.
  • Jan. 11, 1945
Luders Hulls 553-62: Sail Plan & Rigging Details
Mount Desert Island Historical Society