Document, Downeast Windjammer Cruises dated 3/21/2011 from Captain Steven F. Pagels. Subject: Great Cranberry Island Historical Society. Article mentions the newsletter, Cranberry Chronicles). Capt. Steven F. Pagels owned the ferry, Moleska, for a period of time. Capt. Pagels "purchased Moleska from Chuck Liebow where she was lying in his boat house on Great Cranberry. We needed a vessel for a pilot launch as we were then running pilots out to cruise ships entering and leaving Bar Harbor back in the 1990's. I believe the Moleska had been built at Southwest Boat right after WWII. We later sold Moleska and I believe she went down to Belfast." See also 2018.416.2824C.
Description: Document, Downeast Windjammer Cruises dated 3/21/2011 from Captain Steven F. Pagels. Subject: Great Cranberry Island Historical Society. Article mentions the newsletter, Cranberry Chronicles). Capt. Steven F. Pagels owned the ferry, Moleska, for a period of time. Capt. Pagels "purchased Moleska from Chuck Liebow where she was lying in his boat house on Great Cranberry. We needed a vessel for a pilot launch as we were then running pilots out to cruise ships entering and leaving Bar Harbor back in the 1990's. I believe the Moleska had been built at Southwest Boat right after WWII. We later sold Moleska and I believe she went down to Belfast." See also 2018.416.2824C. [show more]
Letter, from Henry B. Bigelow, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard College, Cambridge MA, 6 Sep 1955, to John L. Saltonstall, identifying man-eating shark that attacked boat
Description: Letter, from Henry B. Bigelow, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard College, Cambridge MA, 6 Sep 1955, to John L. Saltonstall, identifying man-eating shark that attacked boat
Letter and envelope, handwritten, sent by Julia Parker (Manset Union Church) to Alice M. Stanley, Cranberry Isles, 25 Jun 1956, "The Manset Union Church to the Cranberry Cong. Church certifies Hope Bulger Bradford was received into Manset Church 20 May 1956"
Description: Letter and envelope, handwritten, sent by Julia Parker (Manset Union Church) to Alice M. Stanley, Cranberry Isles, 25 Jun 1956, "The Manset Union Church to the Cranberry Cong. Church certifies Hope Bulger Bradford was received into Manset Church 20 May 1956"
Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
Description: Employment offer addressed to Mrs. Andrew McSorley, from the Board of Education of Southington, CT. Offer is for the school year of 1942 - 1943 at a pay rate of $1250 per year, teaching in 7th grade at Plantsville School. Dated October 15, 1942
Letter addressed to 'Plantsville School Teachers', reporting 'Mrs. A. McSorley' as the acting principal at Plantsville School for the remainder of 1944. Letter is dated January 13, 1944.
Description: Letter addressed to 'Plantsville School Teachers', reporting 'Mrs. A. McSorley' as the acting principal at Plantsville School for the remainder of 1944. Letter is dated January 13, 1944.
Letter to Mrs. Doris P. McSorley in reply to a communication submitted on February 1, 1973, declaring her intent to retire from the Southington, CT public school system. Letter expresses positive sentiment over Mrs. McSorley's performance at the Plantsville School.
Description: Letter to Mrs. Doris P. McSorley in reply to a communication submitted on February 1, 1973, declaring her intent to retire from the Southington, CT public school system. Letter expresses positive sentiment over Mrs. McSorley's performance at the Plantsville School.
Letter (copy) sent by Hugh L. Dwelley to Mildred Cole Peledeau in 2004, about Cranberry Island Rugs. Hugh's letter includes several patterns for rugs: "Jefferson's Fancy", "Dimond Diaper", "Rose of Sharon", and some unlabeled. The patterns are also labeled "Mrs. Eliza Murray", "1840", and "1844". A photo of some samples made form the patterns in 1999.
Description: Letter (copy) sent by Hugh L. Dwelley to Mildred Cole Peledeau in 2004, about Cranberry Island Rugs. Hugh's letter includes several patterns for rugs: "Jefferson's Fancy", "Dimond Diaper", "Rose of Sharon", and some unlabeled. The patterns are also labeled "Mrs. Eliza Murray", "1840", and "1844". A photo of some samples made form the patterns in 1999.
Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Bruce Komusin regarding an Audrey Nother concert with a PS pertaining to sending a copy of Hannah Caroline's lament to Ulf Bankmann
Description: Correspondence between Hugh Dwelley and Bruce Komusin regarding an Audrey Nother concert with a PS pertaining to sending a copy of Hannah Caroline's lament to Ulf Bankmann
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman (Betty Hartley's mother), dated 26 Aug 1940, apparently from Hollywood, CA, in which Rachel mentions that Mrs. Eversman visited Rachel's mother on Sutton Island and found her well, which Rachel was worried about; also Rachel mentions putting the Sutton cottage on the market.
Description: Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Eversman (Betty Hartley's mother), dated 26 Aug 1940, apparently from Hollywood, CA, in which Rachel mentions that Mrs. Eversman visited Rachel's mother on Sutton Island and found her well, which Rachel was worried about; also Rachel mentions putting the Sutton cottage on the market.
Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh, dated 30 Nov 1938, from Hollywood, CA, thanking her for copies of "All This and Heaven Too" and mentioning Mrs. Eversman and Tony McCormick.
Description: Letter from Rachel Field Pederson to Mrs. Greenhalgh, dated 30 Nov 1938, from Hollywood, CA, thanking her for copies of "All This and Heaven Too" and mentioning Mrs. Eversman and Tony McCormick.
Document. Recommendation from H. H. Hay's Sons, on behalf of Wade H. Marr who is referenced as having been a clerk for over one year. Dated September 12, 1905.
Description: Document. Recommendation from H. H. Hay's Sons, on behalf of Wade H. Marr who is referenced as having been a clerk for over one year. Dated September 12, 1905.
Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
Description: Letter of hire to Andrew A. McSorley, as the Principal of Plantsville School. Signed by William M, Strong, superintendent of schools in Southington, CT. Dated January 13th, 1944
Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT.
Description: Envelope addressed to 'Mrs. Doris P. McSorley', with letterhead from the State of Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board. Stamped January 27th, 1960, in Hartford, CT.
Document (three pages, A, B, and C). A - letter signed 'Bro Will' (likely William P. Preble) and addressed to 'Sister Lucinda', regarding papers received from Peter, and making sure 'Father' has copies of them. Mention of having to 'make up a new account = since 1892'. Dated Chicago, October 21, 1898. B - Copy (handwritten) of letter sent to 'Father', regarding a matter with Mr. Peters and getting 'your acct all right'. Mentions details of 'Sam' (likely Sammy Sanford) suing the Preble's, and that 'his account rendered only goes back to 6 years'. Dated Chicago, October 21st, 1898. C - at head of letter is written 'Copy of declaration in Sanford's suit'. Written to William P. Preble, with dollar amounts of medical attendence, food and clothing, and services rendered between 1892 and 1898, totaling $2200.
Description: Document (three pages, A, B, and C). A - letter signed 'Bro Will' (likely William P. Preble) and addressed to 'Sister Lucinda', regarding papers received from Peter, and making sure 'Father' has copies of them. Mention of having to 'make up a new account = since 1892'. Dated Chicago, October 21, 1898. B - Copy (handwritten) of letter sent to 'Father', regarding a matter with Mr. Peters and getting 'your acct all right'. Mentions details of 'Sam' (likely Sammy Sanford) suing the Preble's, and that 'his account rendered only goes back to 6 years'. Dated Chicago, October 21st, 1898. C - at head of letter is written 'Copy of declaration in Sanford's suit'. Written to William P. Preble, with dollar amounts of medical attendence, food and clothing, and services rendered between 1892 and 1898, totaling $2200. [show more]
Document (three consecutive pages, A, B, and C. Likely that one or more pages are missing). Letter addressed to 'Father Preble, Cranberry Isles', dated February 12th, 1899, from Seawall ME. Author (Sammy Sanford?) is discussing the repair of various tools and furniture, presumeably belonging to 'Father Preble' (William P?). Third page ends with a reference, '... the next time I come on The Island'.
Description: Document (three consecutive pages, A, B, and C. Likely that one or more pages are missing). Letter addressed to 'Father Preble, Cranberry Isles', dated February 12th, 1899, from Seawall ME. Author (Sammy Sanford?) is discussing the repair of various tools and furniture, presumeably belonging to 'Father Preble' (William P?). Third page ends with a reference, '... the next time I come on The Island'.
Document. Letter from B.H. Spurling to J. A. Peters Jr., dated Boothbay Harbor, ME, February 19th, 1900. Letter is regarding the death of William H. Preble and any possible changes in the court dates or proceedings between William P. Preble and Samuel Sanford.
Description: Document. Letter from B.H. Spurling to J. A. Peters Jr., dated Boothbay Harbor, ME, February 19th, 1900. Letter is regarding the death of William H. Preble and any possible changes in the court dates or proceedings between William P. Preble and Samuel Sanford.
Letter to Captain B. H. Spurling re: progress of the Samuel Sanford v. Willliam P. Preble case discussing settlement and the death of W. H. Preble. See a dozen other documents in collection pertaining to Sanford v. Preble
Description: Letter to Captain B. H. Spurling re: progress of the Samuel Sanford v. Willliam P. Preble case discussing settlement and the death of W. H. Preble. See a dozen other documents in collection pertaining to Sanford v. Preble
Postcard with information about an Arthur Spurling-built boat, a yacht tender at Mystic Seaport (their accession #1985.79), read about Arthur Spurling in Building Classic Small Craft Vol I Camden NE, Chapter 12 etc. Note mentions Charles Sheppard, the father of the Sheppard Phil Whitney recently interviewed. Mickey Macfarlan recalls there was an Arthur Spurling motor from an old boat upstairs in Robin Freeman's barn. The postcard with info came to GCIHS in an envelope from Robert E. Yorke, 45 Meetinghouse Lane, Scituate, MA 02066
Description: Postcard with information about an Arthur Spurling-built boat, a yacht tender at Mystic Seaport (their accession #1985.79), read about Arthur Spurling in Building Classic Small Craft Vol I Camden NE, Chapter 12 etc. Note mentions Charles Sheppard, the father of the Sheppard Phil Whitney recently interviewed. Mickey Macfarlan recalls there was an Arthur Spurling motor from an old boat upstairs in Robin Freeman's barn. The postcard with info came to GCIHS in an envelope from Robert E. Yorke, 45 Meetinghouse Lane, Scituate, MA 02066 [show more]
Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble, written in Portland, about his mother (Abigail Preble) ill-health, herring, and brother Andrew. Transcribed.
Description: Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble, written in Portland, about his mother (Abigail Preble) ill-health, herring, and brother Andrew. Transcribed.
Letter from P.S. Moore to "Friend Preble" from Seawall, Sept 28. 1889, sending statement of Preble's account and thanking him for his recent sympathy. Wool, herring, salt 1876-1889, principal $257.80, balance due $167.9, with blue envelope addressed to William P. Preble postmarked at Seawall, Sept 30, [1889]
Description: Letter from P.S. Moore to "Friend Preble" from Seawall, Sept 28. 1889, sending statement of Preble's account and thanking him for his recent sympathy. Wool, herring, salt 1876-1889, principal $257.80, balance due $167.9, with blue envelope addressed to William P. Preble postmarked at Seawall, Sept 30, [1889]
Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed.
Description: Letter is from William H. Preble to his father William P. Preble in 1891. He explains there have been many fatal cases of the grippe (flu); suggestions for how to handle repairs and sale of the GCI meeting house (church); and that his brother Andrew is disposing of his interests in the company (presumably Chicago Rawhide Mfg); Transcribed.
Note to Michael Macfarlan (owner of what was once Sam Hadlock’s home on Great Cranberry Island) from William and Sally Sturtevant, anthropologists at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and at Hunter College in NY, asking for further information on Samuel Hadlock, Jr. and the Eskimos he exhibited on his tour in Europe 1820-1825. (Written August 23, 1993 )
Description: Note to Michael Macfarlan (owner of what was once Sam Hadlock’s home on Great Cranberry Island) from William and Sally Sturtevant, anthropologists at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and at Hunter College in NY, asking for further information on Samuel Hadlock, Jr. and the Eskimos he exhibited on his tour in Europe 1820-1825. (Written August 23, 1993 )