Catalogue #	Title	Type	Subject	Description
2021.464.2952	Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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."	Christmas Card from Barbara Donald to Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.464.2952    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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."
2021.456.2929	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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 to Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2929    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2948	A Fireplace Christmas card.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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.	A Fireplace Christmas card. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2948    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2022.612.3104	Letter from Carl Nelson.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	A letter to Polly Storey from Carl Nelson. It says "Nearly four score years have paled the happy memories of festive experience as a small child. The place was Sweden, where I was born, and the occasion was the building of a Christmas snow house. This was not to be an ordinary snow house, but one of architectural ingenuity and splendor. We started by making a generous circle of medium-sized balls of snow row, placed alternately, and so on, with each successive row tilted slightly towards the center. The end result was a filigreed rotunda of white lace. An opening was left as a doorway, and now was was carefully dashed over the entire structure to give it an icy strength and an appearance of glistening crystal. The undertaking was accomplished and the enthusiasm boundless. Now it was time for the celebration to begin. Lighted candles were moved in, and the rhythmic beating of a drum added an impressive air of festivity. Not until the afternoon light had faded did the fervorr slacken and surrender to a northern twilights blessing of opalescent magic to a child's palace and a fitting place to spend all the days of Christmas. He sent this from his residence on Cranberry Island, a residence he named "Tosh Park."	Letter from Carl Nelson. Catalogue #: 2022.612.3104    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1979 Materials: Paper Description: A letter to Polly Storey from Carl Nelson. It says "Nearly four score years have paled the happy memories of festive experience as a small child. The place was Sweden, where I was born, and the occasion was the building of a Christmas snow house. This was not to be an ordinary snow house, but one of architectural ingenuity and splendor. We started by making a generous circle of medium-sized balls of snow row, placed alternately, and so on, with each successive row tilted slightly towards the center. The end result was a filigreed rotunda of white lace. An opening was left as a doorway, and now was was carefully dashed over the entire structure to give it an icy strength and an appearance of glistening crystal. The undertaking was accomplished and the enthusiasm boundless. Now it was time for the celebration to begin. Lighted candles were moved in, and the rhythmic beating of a drum added an impressive air of festivity. Not until the afternoon light had faded did the fervorr slacken and surrender to a northern twilights blessing of opalescent magic to a child's palace and a fitting place to spend all the days of Christmas. He sent this from his residence on Cranberry Island, a residence he named "Tosh Park." [show more]
2022.601.3094	Comprehensive Plan Update for Cranberry Isles	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Businesses, Other Business	A letter sent to the people of Cranberry Isles informing them of what happens to their trash, and encouraging the townspeople to cut down on trash.	Comprehensive Plan Update for Cranberry Isles Catalogue #: 2022.601.3094    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Businesses, Other Business Materials: Paper Description: A letter sent to the people of Cranberry Isles informing them of what happens to their trash, and encouraging the townspeople to cut down on trash.
2014.562.3054	Letter to Ben Spruling	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Businesses, Fishery Business	A letter from J.E Welles to Ben Spurling. This letter is regarding the fishing industry. Welles mentions how it is hard to find fisherman to work out in Athens (Georgia). He then talks about deciding to not make his boat a power boat, but keep it how it is because it is greatly equipped for business. Lastly, he mentions about how if Ben wanted to come join him in the Gulf, he would figure something out, due to the lack of fisherman willing to work.	Letter to Ben Spruling Catalogue #: 2014.562.3054    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Creator: J.E Welles Date: 1900-10-07 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A letter from J.E Welles to Ben Spurling. This letter is regarding the fishing industry. Welles mentions how it is hard to find fisherman to work out in Athens (Georgia). He then talks about deciding to not make his boat a power boat, but keep it how it is because it is greatly equipped for business. Lastly, he mentions about how if Ben wanted to come join him in the Gulf, he would figure something out, due to the lack of fisherman willing to work. [show more]
2014.562.3053	A letter to Capt. Spurling	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Businesses, Fishery Business	A letter from J.E Welles to Captain Ben Spurling. In this letter he writes about the effect that the "war" is having on the fishing industry. This war being the Spanish American war. He seems to have a pretty negative outlook on the war, and believes it will have plenty of negative consequences. Lastly, he catches Ben up on his children, and about his future travels to Athens were his garden there is doing well.	A letter to Capt. Spurling Catalogue #: 2014.562.3053    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Creator: J.E Welles Date: 1989-04-28 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A letter from J.E Welles to Captain Ben Spurling. In this letter he writes about the effect that the "war" is having on the fishing industry. This war being the Spanish American war. He seems to have a pretty negative outlook on the war, and believes it will have plenty of negative consequences. Lastly, he catches Ben up on his children, and about his future travels to Athens were his garden there is doing well.
2014.550.3042	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House	A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate. Catalogue #: 2014.550.3042    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.
2014.550.3041	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House	A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.	Letter from Louise Marr regarding the estate of Bill Chamberlin's estate. Catalogue #: 2014.550.3041    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Object, Other Object Structures, Dwellings, House Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A letter from Louise Marr about the estate of a man named Bill Chamberlin. She compares this to the managing of her sisters estate, and says "nothing the courts and lawyers do is done in a hurry." She then goes into farther detail with the pieces of property and how they will manage this. She ends the letter with a quote from the lawyers, and then adds her availability for the summer to manage this estate.
2014.541.3033	Letter to a friend.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	A letter to Fannie Spurling from her friend named Addie . This letter is mostly just Addie catching Fannie up on the latest news. Addie tells Fannie about about weddings, her mother, and also asks about Fannies summer. She signs it "Love to all, Addie"	Letter to a friend. Catalogue #: 2014.541.3033    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper Description: A letter to Fannie Spurling from her friend named Addie . This letter is mostly just Addie catching Fannie up on the latest news. Addie tells Fannie about about weddings, her mother, and also asks about Fannies summer. She signs it "Love to all, Addie"
2021.492.2983	Hadlock - Gilbert T. Hadlock corresponds with Hancock D.A about Wilbert A. Rice.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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	Hadlock - Gilbert T. Hadlock corresponds with Hancock D.A about Wilbert A. Rice. Catalogue #: 2021.492.2983    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Creator: G.T Hadlock Date: 1894-05 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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
2021.456.2942	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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 Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2942    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2013.491.2982	Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Cynthia Jabar about the work of Rachel Fields. Catalogue #: 2013.491.2982    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Creator: Dwelley - Hugh L. Dwelley Date: 2006-07-05 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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]
2021.456.2933	A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2933    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1948 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2934	Post Card to Lew Stanley	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Post Card to Lew Stanley Catalogue #: 2021.456.2934    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2935	Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink!	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Christmas Card to Lew Stanley from Pink! Catalogue #: 2021.456.2935    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2936	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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 Lew Stanley from the Stark family. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2936    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2937	A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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.	A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2937    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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]
2021.456.2938	A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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 for Lew Stanley from Bea. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2938    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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'"
2021.456.2940	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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.	A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2940    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2941	Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2941    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2944	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, Religious	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.	A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2944    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, Religious Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2021.456.2943	A birthday card for Uncle Lou.	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	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.	A birthday card for Uncle Lou. Catalogue #: 2021.456.2943    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1949 Place: Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island Materials: Paper 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.
2003.71.609	Letter re: Robbins failure to pay poll tax	Document, Correspondence, Letter	People	Letter, 1 sheet, folded, apparently a copy of one sent from William P. Preble, Chairman of Selectmen & Assessors, to Howard P. Robbins 25 Jul 1890, complaining that Robbins, as US Government employee appointed to post on Cranberry Isles (probably at Lifesaving Station on Islesford) refuses to pay poll tax and yet sends his 3 children to school in District 5, thus causing expenses to town. Transcribed. (District 5 is Baker Island.)	Letter re: Robbins failure to pay poll tax Catalogue #: 2003.71.609    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: People Date: 1900 Materials: Paper Description: Letter, 1 sheet, folded, apparently a copy of one sent from William P. Preble, Chairman of Selectmen & Assessors, to Howard P. Robbins 25 Jul 1890, complaining that Robbins, as US Government employee appointed to post on Cranberry Isles (probably at Lifesaving Station on Islesford) refuses to pay poll tax and yet sends his 3 children to school in District 5, thus causing expenses to town. Transcribed. (District 5 is Baker Island.)
2002.20.692	Letter re: annexing Bear Island	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Places, Island	Document, 1 handwritten sheet, letter from J.G. Lauyer to W.P. Preble on annexing Bear Island to Cranberry Isles, 27 Feb 1850. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed.	Letter re: annexing Bear Island Catalogue #: 2002.20.692    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Places, Island Date: 1850 Materials: Paper Description: Document, 1 handwritten sheet, letter from J.G. Lauyer to W.P. Preble on annexing Bear Island to Cranberry Isles, 27 Feb 1850. Envelope item 693 contained items 692 and 40. Transcribed.

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