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| A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A Christmas card to Lew Stanley. On the front of this card is a drawing of two people on a horse drawn carriage ride. On the inside of the card is a note that says "With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." The card also has a hand written note that says "Heartiest Greetings to Captain 'Lew'" and the card is signed Evelyn and Melvin Hutchins. | |
| Letter to Captain Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Letter to Captain Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A letter to Lew Stanley from Barbara Donald. This letter basically says that Barbara is going to Europe for the summer and won't be going to Cranberry. She also mentions some oars, and owing Lew money. | |
| Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Women's Winter Work Project Quilts Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Women's Winter Work Project Quilts Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Questionnaires to gather information about quilts made by GCI women including members of the Ladies Aid Society. The intent was to photograph the quilts to create a photographic record of Cranberry Island's women's winter work. Includes forms from 20 quilters. |
| Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings" Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Nelson - Carl Nelson. "The Heartiest of Season's Greetings" Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A letter from Carl Nelson updating his friends on his new home on Cranberry island. This letter says " I have retired and moved from Boston to this island of unique design located just off the coast of Mt. Desert Island, Maine." He goes on about how tranquil and relaxing he finds the island and his deer neighbors. He ends the note with " In excellent health I am looking forward to retirement as a very exciting adventure." He notes his new address at the bottom of the card. This card looks as though it was a mass send to his friends and acquaintances to be updated on his new life and address. [show more] |
| Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Nelson - Carl Nelson correspondence with a woman named Martha. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Three letters from Carl Nelson to his friend Martha. In the first letter he is writing and just catching up with her about a mutual friend they had passing. In the second letter he is writing Martha thanking her for a jar of relish that she had sent him. In the top right corner he drew a picture of the jar that she sent. The letter starts by saying "How I can tell you how good the relish really is." He continues to write about how much he enjoyed the relish and how good it was. In the third letter he begins by saying " Dear 'Dickerson'" which is the name of Martha's relish mentioned in the second letter. In this letter he adds more praises on Martha's relish and other friendly writing. [show more] |
| Artists of the Cranberry Isles Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Artists of the Cranberry Isles Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: GCIHS Publication, created by Wini Smart initially to accompany the exhibit: Art of the Cranberry Isles, Past and Present. Compiles a list of and short biography of all the painters who made an 'impact here on our island and on the world'. With accompanying painter portraits and art. | |
| Land Agreement between Wilfred Bunker, Frances Marr, Louise Marr, Mary Chamberlin, Doris McSorley , and Wilson Chamberlin, Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Land Agreement between Wilfred Bunker, Frances Marr, Louise Marr, Mary Chamberlin, Doris McSorley , and Wilson Chamberlin, Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A land agreement where Wilfred Bunker sells his land to Louise and Frances Marr, as wells as Mary Chamberlin, Wilson Chamberlin, and Doric McSorley. This piece of land was owned by Wilfred Bunker, and is located near the Heath, and the Marr family was wanting to develop on this land, but needed the permission of Wilfred Bunker. | |
| Full Mailbox Christmas Card. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A Christmas card to Lewis Stanley. The card says "To Uncle Lew" and it is signed by Jennie and Gertrude. | ||
| A Fireplace Christmas card. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  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. | |
| Farley Funeral Home Receipt for Louise Marr. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Farley Funeral Home Receipt for Louise Marr. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A receipt for Louise Marr from the Farley Funeral Home. This receipt is from Clarence Wilson Chamberlin's funeral services. |
| Annual Report 1985 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Annual Report 1985 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Town report for Cranberry Isles. This town report was mailed to Louise Marr who was a long time resident of Cranberry Island. Town reports were typically used to inform residents about maintenance and the things being done on their island. | |
| Annual Report 1972 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Annual Report 1972 Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: The Annual report for Cranberry Isles for the year 1972. This booklet has writing on the front of it. | |
| Annual Report 1975. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Annual Report 1975. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: The Annual report of Cranberry Island in 1975. These reports typically mentions town funds, road maintenance, and many other things to do with the town. |