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| "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Preble Planning Direct Action Against Pirates." Part 193 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like the other parts of this series this article tells a story about Edward Preble and his journey with the Navy. This article ends by saying "Preble was precise and these young men were inclined to think of him as a tyrant, but a tyrant who would fight was acceptable to them." |
| "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Preble's Violent Temper At Times Broke Loose." Part 188 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." Like all of the other articles in this series it follows a small tell of Edward Preble. This article talks about the stories that led to Preble becoming a rather cold man. It also shares the story of him getting added to a smaller force of Warships. |
| Hadlock - Gilbert T. Hadlock corresponds with Hancock D.A about Wilbert A. Rice. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Hadlock - Gilbert T. Hadlock corresponds with Hancock D.A about Wilbert A. Rice. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A correspondence between Gilbert Hadlock and the Hancock district attorney. This letter says "Hancock D.A. Cranberry Isles May 20/ 93 Personally appeared Wilbert A. Rice and took the oath necessary to qualify him as school agent for district number 4 Before me G.T Hadlock Justice of the Peace |
| Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Stanley - Ruth Stanley's Purple Velvet Hat Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Ruth Stanley's purple velvet hat with netting. On the tag of the hat it says " Union Made." The hat is labeled a size large. Ruth Stanley was the mother of Gail Colby, who was the donor of this object. Ruth Stanley passed away in 1998. | ||
| Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Spurling - Julia Spurling's utensils from house. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Four forks and two knives. These utensils are likely saved from a house fire in 1928. The first knife is a wood handled steak knife, this knife has "Steak Knife" engraved into the side of it, but is no longer sharp enough to be used to cut anything. The second knife is a yellow plastic handled steak knife with no engravings on it. The first fork is a long wood handled three-pronged with the words "Chadwick stainless Taiwan." The second for is a wood handled, dark stained three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings. The third fork is a wood handled three pronged fork, this fork has no engravings on it. The last fork is a cast iron fork with the brand logo JR&CO on it. JR&CO brand made utensils back in the 1800's, which is probably when this fork was made. *Three Pronged forks were often used to pick the meats out of seafood. [show more] | |
| Photo of a young girl! Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Photo of a young girl! Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A photo of an unknown young girl. This photo may be of of Louise Marr as a child, but there is no markings on it to determine who the girl might be. The photo is printed on a piece of tin or aluminum, but does not have any magnetic properties. | ||
| "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: "Raid On Enemy Ship Is Highly Successful." Part 187 of Fred Humiston's "Blue Water Men - And Women." This story tells of a Edward Preble being sent to prison where he contracted typhus and was dying until he was saved a family friend. The story goes on to tell about how Preble saved prisoners off of a British War Ship |
| "Edward Turns Tables On That Terrible Turk!" Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  "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 |
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|  "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 |
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|  "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 |
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|  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 |
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|  Spurling - Julia Marie Spurling's hand-laced handkerchiefs and needlepoint pillow. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society 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] | ||
| A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  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 |
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|  Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society 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 |
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|  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 |
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|  Bunker - Alta (Spurling) Bunker (1876-1969) Great Cranberry Island Historical Society | ||
| Spurling- Andrew B. Spurling. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  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] | ||
| A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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 |
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|  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. | |
| Photographs of Sheldon Goldthwaite, his brother, Lena Wallace, and an unnamed man. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Photographs of Sheldon Goldthwaite, his brother, Lena Wallace, and an unnamed man. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Multiple different photographs involving Sheldon Goldthwaite, Lena Wallace, Sheldon's unnamed brother, an unnamed man, and lastly the Goldthwaite's summer home on Cranberry island. | |
| Rachel Fields - Photograph, booklet, and Magazine review. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Rachel Fields - Photograph, booklet, and Magazine review. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Rachel Fields was an author who frequented Cranberry Island, and who was the creator of Hitty. These objects are just a few things involved with her collection featured here. | ||
| Photograph of Emma Birlem. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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|  Photograph of Emma Birlem. Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: A photograph of Emma Birlem standing next to a horse drawn carriage. |