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2135 | 1896 edition of the Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society. New York. |
| Description: Used by the Islesford Congregational Church from the time it was organized in 1898 | ||||
2134 | 1899 Edition of the Holy Bible published by the American Bible Society |
| Description: Used by the Islesford Congregational Church from the time it was organized in 1898 | ||||
2120 | 19th Century Seaman's medicine chest with contents and a copy of Ritter's Medical Manual |
| Description: Chest owned and used by George Gilley (1848-191 _)of Islessford. See Islesford Historical Society Occasional Paper No. 1, June 1991. | ||||
2264 | 3 legged milking stoosl |
| Description: Irving Spurling and earlier Islesford farmers used stools like this when milking their cows. This stool may have come from Woodlawn where Ray Dwelley had a cow in the 1920s-30s. | ||||
2129 | 48-star American Flag |
| Description: The flag of Rockbound Grange#568 was active on Islesford From 1939-1979 | ||||
2700 | 6 Plates for Woodlawn Pamphlets. Circ. 1952 |
| Description: Copper plates on wood for printing brochures for the Woodlawn House. | ||||
2481 | A "racin" or fish knife found at Sam Gilley's farm when it was restored in 1981 |
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2192 | A runnng light from the USn blimp K-140100 |
| Description: This running light and the attached fabric were salvaged by Mr. Tebbetts who served as the Quartermaster on the Uss Haigler YTB-327 which vessel towed the wreck of the K-14 into Bunker's Cove on July 4, 1944. Mr. Tebbetts has also furnished copies of Photos and testimony as to his role in the salvage operation. (Small wood sample, given by Helen Merrill in August 1996.) | ||||
2733 | Act of Congress Medal for Heroic Deeds |
| Description: Capt. Gilbert T. Hadlock medal for rescuing the crew of the Schooner Effie T. Kemp 6/14/1894 | ||||
2471 | Androck 1/4 cup measure - metal scoop with green handle |
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2450 | Antique Stereoscope Slide Viewer and 37 Various Slides |
| Description: Each slide has a description on it about what it is showing | ||||
2777 | Bait bag and needle |
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| Description: Bait bag for use in lobster traps. Hand knit by Rick Alley, used by David Thomas. Wooden needle for knitting bait bags. | ||
2483 | Bait bags knitted by Francis Fernald. |
| Description: Nylon. | ||||
2696 | Bible presented to Harley J. Baker by his aunt, Miss Ruhama James. |
| Description: • Letter found in a bible inscribed: “Presented to Harley J. Baker by his aunt, Miss Ruhama James. East Thompson, CT. Sept. 10th, 1896. Note mentions of ‘Rheuma May’ in margin.” • Recipes marked Freeman T. James. Found in a bible inscribed: “Presented to Harley J. Baker by his aunt, Miss Ruhama James. East Thompson, CT. Sept. 10th, 1896(Bible falling apart. Letter and Recipes kept in plastic sleeve.) | ||||
2260 | Branding Iron |
| Description: Iron used by Lawrence Beal to brand his name LOBeal and his license number onto wooden lobster traps and buoys. | ||||
2475 | Brown Suitcase with various keepsakes |
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2734 | Case for the Gilbert T. Hadlock Medal for rescuing crew of Schooner Effie T. Kemp |
| Description: Case for Medal | ||||
2680 | Cassette Tape. Interview with Maurice Phillips 10/23/95 |
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2681 | Cassette Tape. Joy Sprague re The Islesford Post Office 7/97 |
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2673 | Cassette Tape. Richard Dudman - Return to Vietnam. Islesford, July 13, 1994 |
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2679 | Cassette Tape. Ted Spurling Sr. Interviewed by Jane Moran Porter. Winter 2001/02 |
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2677 | Cassette Tape. Wendell S. Hadlock interviewing himself and interviews with Capt. Warren Spurling by Wendell S. Hadlock |
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2678 | Cassette Tape. William Hadlock 7/22/89 |
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2457 | Christmas tree candle decoration |
| Description: White candle with a metal clip | ||||
2453 | Cigarette case and matching lighter from New Delhi |
| Description: Lighter in small box | ||||
2266 | Clothes stick |
| Description: this was used to stir clother in a washtub. It may have come from Woodlawn. | ||||
2350 | Copies of two small notebooks in which Ted Spurling kept notes |
| Description: These are copies of two separate notebooks. One at the top of each page and one at the bottom of each page. Ted made the notes at different times and on numerous topics as they came into his mind. They range from numerous family geneologies including that of George Washington as well as of many of Ted's ancesots . They include notes about all sorts of island subjects from misquitos to schooners to selectmen. | ||||
2455 | Corn cob pipe that appears to be lightly used |
| Description: Sticker on bottom of pipe says "Missouri Meerschaum - Fine Cob Pipes" | ||||
2248 | Drum, played in the Islesford Grammar School Band 1945 and 1946 |
| Description: Victor DuPlississi was band master. Everyone played something from Humersoos and wash boards to drums. | ||||
2212 | Earle Spurling's fiddle |
| Description: Earle played his fidddel in the Bangor High School band and for dances ath Islesford and Elswhere. Jim Bright found it in a closet in the apartment occupied by Earle's cousin Winslow Bunker before his death. | ||||
2687 | Edson Stanley’s needles for knitting heads. Large one hand carved – probably from apple wood. |
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2699 | Emmerson Ham's WWII "dog tag" |
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2283 | Fernald or perhaps Dwelley family Christening Gown |
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2469 | Flat iron with black plastic handle |
| Description: 5 inches long | ||||
2468 | Flat iron with wooden handle |
| Description: 6 1/2 inches long | ||||
2462 | Folding paper fan |
| Description: Brown velvet handle with red paper fan | ||||
2485 | Francis Fernald's needle for knitting pot heads. |
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2454 | Fraternity keepsake from Sigma Phi Epsilon at Oregon Trail Conclave in Portland, Oregon |
| Description: DEACQUISITIONED9/6/2017Clear resin - rectangular shape | ||||
2182 | George R. Hadlock's Naval officer's caps from World War I. White topped summer version and black topped winter version. |
| Description: Caps were found in bad shape. They have been cleaned, laundered and restored (See framed photo of George Hadlock in uniform including winter cap) | ||||
2216 | Green souvenir glass from Islesford, ME |
| Description: Note inside the glass from the woman who donated it. | ||||
2472 | Half pint liquid creamer glass bottle |
| Description: Maine 1 Seal. MTC Registered. | ||||
2312 | Handcanceler used by postmaster Ray Dwelley at the Islesford Post Office. |
| Description: Last used at 9AM, January 17, 1947 | ||||
2689 | Handle for blade used to cut slices in fish to soak up water (to stay fresh or to add weight?) |
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2730 | Harpoon Point |
| Description: Brass Harpoon Point | ||||
2686 | Homemade Paint Scraper |
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2136 | Hymns of the Living Age, New York The Century Company, 1923. Inscribed: "Property of the Islesford Church, 1928" |
| Description: Used by the Islesford Congregational Church until the 1980's | ||||
2474 | Kodak Electronic Flash Instant Camera |
| Description: Initials EDF on the back | ||||
1288 | Lawrence Beal's ration card holder |
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1289 | Lawrence Beal's war ration book 1 with some ration stamps |
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1290 | Lawrence Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II |
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2494 | Leather File Wallet |
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2737 | Little Cranberry Recycles License Plate |
| Description: Made for Islesford by the NY Prison System. Jim Marion came to give a talk on recycling in 2005 | ||||
2452 | Meerschaum Pipe from Turkey |
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2728 | Metal Fid |
| Description: Metal Fid used to divide strands of rope before splicing | ||||
2727 | Metal Funny Eye |
| Description: Funny Eye holds the net (mesh) open at the entrance of a lobster trap | ||||
2263 | Milk Bucket |
| Description: Irving Spurling was the island's last farmer and his mother, Aunt Nell, used to use buckets like this in processing the milk for sale. | ||||
2249 | miniature banjo |
| Description: played in the Islesford Grammar School Band in 1945 and 1946. | ||||
2391 | Model of Steamboat J.T. Morse |
| Description: On display on top of cabinets | ||||
2482 | Monkey Fist key chain made by Ted Spurling Sr. |
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1291 | Natalie Beal's war ration book 1 with some ration stamps |
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1292 | Natalie Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II |
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2245 | Note basket whittled by crew at the Life Saving Station from cigar boxes. |
| Description: From the home of Ben & Kate Campbell | ||||
2484 | Nylon knitted lobster trap head. Craftsman Unknown. |
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2480 | Old Shoebox with Sam Gilley Farm items from the Gilley's farm when it was restored in 1981 |
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2771 | Planes used by A.J. Bryant |
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| Description: Alonzo Bryant built many houses and the church on Islesford between 1890 and 1920. They are still standing in fine condition as of 2022. | |||
2428 | Postmark envelopes |
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| Description: 180th Ann.TCI Postmark envelopes Large & Small USPO contest todo the art work for the special cancellation stamp won by Wendy Racklif ,envelope art work done by Steve Winegarten | |||
2491 | Potato Ricer from Margaret Stanley |
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2206 | Quilted bedspread designed for a 4 poster bed Made by Aunt Mitilda Spurling, Cranberry Isles, Me |
| Description: Matilda wa the grandmother of"Chummie" Spurling. She was born Matilda Young, Daughter of Josiah and Rosalana(Guptil) Young Married Joseph W. Spurling, was the father of Arthur and of Warren A."Bert" Spurling both of whom married and lived their libes on Little Cranberry Island. | ||||
2492 | Ray Dwelley's key to Woodlawn, etc. |
| Description: On a wooden keychain that has "Dwelley" carved into it. | ||||
2732 | Rope basket |
| Description: Rope Basket | ||||
2467 | R.O.T.C. metal pin |
| Description: Attached to a card | ||||
2309 | Sanford Colson's Coast Guard uniforms consisting of his winter overcoat, hat and mittens, summer hat, formal uniform and two daily wear uniforms. |
| Description: Picture of Sanford Colson in uniform can be found in the pocket of his formal uniform jacket pocket. | ||||
2473 | Sawyers Mono-Vue Slide 2x2 slide viewer along with box. |
| Description: Bought at Carol's in Southwest Harbor, ME for $1. | ||||
2495 | Shirt box that says "Edna Gilley's Photos" on the front |
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2465 | Small carved black and gold box with two women and baby in color on top. Inside contains US Postal Pin from J.R. Dwelley, a pair of cufflinks and two bar pins |
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2486 | Small needle used to knit bait bags |
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2461 | Small vinyl records |
| Description: Two holes in each disk and each has a label that says who the recordings are of. | ||||
2729 | Square Iron Nail |
| Description: Most likely hand made nail/spike | ||||
2124 | Stanwood/Hadlock Bible |
| Description: Bible found in the house built by Capt. Gilbert Hadlock and occupied by him, by Geoarge R. Hadlock and Elmer S. Hadlock. Inscription 'This Bible was presented to my father Capt. Edwin Hadlock by my maternal grandmother Mary Stanwood after my father's decease, by my mother Mary A. Hadlock Sept. 3, 1878. -Harvey D. Hadlock' | ||||
2719 | Sweetgrass Basket |
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2300 | Swivel for use with a large bouy on the end of a trawl set or a gang of traps from Francis Fernald |
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1267 | The Islesford School Sign |
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2101 | Tiny wooden crate of wodden cranberries |
| Description: Sent to Jennie Jarvis by Phyllis Colson 1943 mail tag still attached | ||||
2490 | Toaster for old wood or coal stove from Margaret Stanley |
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2125 | Town of CranberryIsles check stubs 1908-1910 |
| Description: In poor condition. Said to have been found in a museum trash can | ||||
2451 | Two Boy Scouts of America scarves. One gold and royal blue and one green and gold. |
| Description: Green and gold scard has embroidery on it. | ||||
2459 | Two carved lobster bouy decorations |
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2456 | Two compartment coin purse with seven bullets inside |
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2488 | Two Funny Eyes made from local twigs by Francis Fernald |
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2166 | U.S. Coast Guard uniform consisting of 1 hat with insignia, 2 dress jackets with insignia, 1 pair black trousers, 1 pea coat. |
| Description: Uniform belonged to Faunce Bryant while he served in the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Islesford as a cook for most of the early 1940's. | ||||
2688 | Used to size the holes in knitted heads for lobster traps. |
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2470 | U.S.L.S.S. Holosteric Barometer |
| Description: Brass - 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall | ||||
2460 | U.S.S. Hobo Black Ribbon with gold letters |
| Description: 36 1/2 inches long | ||||
2265 | Wash Board |
| Description: Used for scrubbing clothes when they were being washed by hand. This may have come from Woodlawn. | ||||
1295 | Wayne Beals ration book 2 with some stamps and back cover |
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1293 | Wayne Beal's war ration book 1 no stamps left |
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1294 | Wayne Beal's War Ration books 1,2,3 WW II |
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2463 | What appears to be a green military hat with visor |
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2731 | Wooden Lobster Peg |
| Description: Whittled peg for plugging lobster claws to prevent the lobster from pinching someone with its claw. Used before the invention of rubber bands for lobster claws | ||||
1003 | Woodlawn House Business Card, undated |
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| Description: The Woodlawn Inn was built by George Henry Fernald for George and Edna Gilley, circa 1893. After Edna's death it was closed in 1909. James Ray and Ada Dwelley reopened the inn in 1911 and ran it for over 40 years. A business card for the Woodlawn House, with rates. People Mentioned: James R. Dwelley | ||
2493 | Woodlawn House Dinner Bell |
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2489 | Woodworking tool. |
| Description: Tag says, "Probably Arthur Fernald's" | ||||
1296 | WW II ration book 3 stamps and back cover |
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2247 | WWII Sailor's Cap |
| Description: Stenciled R.D. Chemlen or Ghemlen 2049-967. Perhaps a sailor at the Coast Guard Station when there were large numbers there in 1944/45. |