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You searched for: Date: 1940sType: DocumentType: Correspondence
Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
Regional Island High School formation papers
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Schools
  • 1/1/1949
Regional Island High School formation papers
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Miscellaneous papers related to the formation of the MDI Regional High School from 1948 - 1949. Includes surveys, letters to the editor, letters to Rockefeller, pta minutes, general correspondence
Letter from Joan Fitzgerald to Robert Patterson, November 15, 1970, House for Mr. Desmond Fitzgerald, Somes Sound, Mount Desert, Maine, 1948
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Architectural & site components
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Patterson, R.W., SR
  • 1948
Description:
Letter, handwritten ink on paper, two pages, from Joan Fitzgerald to Robert W. Patterson, related to plans for a House for Mr. Desmond Fitzgerald, Somes Sound, Mount Desert, Maine, 1948
Letter, from Robert W. Patterson to Joan Fitzgerald, November 20, 1970, House for Mr. Desmond Fitzgerald, Somes Sound, Mount Desert, Maine, 1948
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Architectural & site components
  • Other, Architectural drawings
  • Patterson, R.W., SR
  • 1948
Description:
Copy of letter from Robert W. Patterson to Miss Joan Fizgerald, November 20, 1970, related to the plans that had been developed but not executed for a house for her father, Mr. Desmond Fitzgerald, in 1948.
Fire of 1974: letter to Elmer Cousins to pick up belongings
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1947
Description:
Letter from George M Campbell, Chief of Police, Ellsworth, Maine, to Elmer Cousins giving him permission to go through Northeast Harbor to pick up their belongings and return to Ellsworth. Dated October 23, 1947
Registry of Probate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 1941
Registry of Probate
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letters testamentary to Raymond P. Somes, executor of Arthur L. Somes. Three copies.
Robert W. Patterson Letter regarding 1947 Fire
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Brown, Arthur Flower shop
  • Other, Fire of 1947
  • Other, Morrison Farm
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Outing Club
  • 1947
Robert W. Patterson Letter regarding 1947 Fire
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Letter of Nov. 5 1947 from Robert W. Patterson to his mother, Jane A. Patterson, describing the fire of October 1947 in detail. Includes copy of news article describing work for reconstruction. Has been annotated with footnotes explaining to whom he is referring.
letter to Mount Desert ferry postmaster terminating postal delivery
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Ferries
  • Other, Hancock, Hancock County, Maine
  • Other, Mail Delivery
  • Other, Mail steamers
  • Other, Maine Central Railroad
  • Other, Mount Desert Ferry, Hancock, Maine
  • Other, Post Offices
  • Other, Railroad ferries
  • Other, Railroad stations
  • Other, stamps
  • 12/30/1942
Description:
letter to Mount Desert ferry postmaster terminating postal delivery
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
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.
A wedding Invitation for Lew Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1948
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
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
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
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
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
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.
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from the Stark family.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card to Captain Lewis G. Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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]
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card for Lew Stanley from Bea.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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'"
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Roger and Nita Milliker.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
Red Christmas card to Lew Stanley from Benjie Neilson.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
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 Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, Religious
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
A Christmas card for Lewis Stanley.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
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.
A birthday card for Uncle Lou.
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • People
  • 1949
  • Cranberry Isles, Great Cranberry Island
  • No Copyright - United States
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.
Oliver Wagstaff to Northeast Harbor Fire Department Chief Letter and Envelope, October 29, 1947
Great Harbor Maritime Museum
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations
  • Wagstaff, Oliver
  • 1947-10-29
  • Mount Desert, Northeast Harbor
  • Copyright Not Evaluated
Description:
Oliver Wagstaff thanks the Northeast Harbor Fire Department for transporting him from his home to the hospital at no charge. To express his appreciation, he encloses a check for $25 to be used for equipment maintenance. Letter is written on stationery labeled Overfloat, Northeast Harbor, Maine. Overfloat was located on Harborside Road, Northeast Harbor.
Children discover body of sailor 1944
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Electronic Mail
  • People
  • 1944
  • No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
Children discover body of sailor 1944
Great Cranberry Island Historical Society
Description:
Document, from John and Becky Burnham to Phil & Karin Whitney dated 10/05/2011. Subject: "Young girls who found dead Navy man". About 2 young girls, Patsy Smallwood and Mary McAvoy found the body of a sailor dressed in blue on 7/24/1944. Louise "Twinkie" Smith also mentioned in document.
T.W. Jackson & Son.
Tremont Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • 3/1/1946
T.W. Jackson & Son.
Tremont Historical Society
Description:
letter announcing sale of grocery store to E.J. Miller
Letter to Harry Clark from Donald F. Graves
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • 1943
Description:
Letter from Lt. Donald F. Graves based with U.S. Army Air Force in Clovis, NM to Harry Clark in Northeast Harbor about his experiences flying before being sent overseas during WW II.
Personal letter at the end of WWII
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Clark Hoyt
  • 1945
Personal letter at the end of WWII
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Personal letter, in diary format, from Hoyt Clark to his niece describing the sad news of the death of some of his crew members in a B29 plane crash just after WWII was declared over. Cover letter included.
Harry Clark letters
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Mrs. Ralph Ross
  • 1945
Harry Clark letters
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Letter from Mrs. Ralph Ross, mother of Lt. Ralph Ross Jr. who was friend and co-pilot on aircraft of which Mrs. Clark's son, Hoyt, was a gunner during WWII. When pilot of aircraft on which Hoyt Clark was a gunner. Lt. Ross died when the plane crashed (after end of war); Hoyt was not on the flight.
Harry Clark letters
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other
  • People
  • Rev. McKendry
  • 1945
Harry Clark letters
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Mrs. Ralph Ross sends copy of Rev. McKendry's letter to Mrs. Harry Clark following news of her son Ralph's death. Hoyt Clark, son of Harry Clark, was in the same unit as Ralph serving in the Pacific in WWII. Hoyt was not aboard the plane when it crashed.