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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
1003Wendell Hadlock Self-Interview with Edits Sheet, 1960
  • Publication, Literary, Memoir
  • People
  • Businesses, Fishery Business
  • Hadlock, Wendell
  • 1960
Description:
This narrative self-interview by Wendell Hadlock provides Hadlock's memories of growing up on Islesford and of the Cranberry Isles group generally. Hadlock provides some second-hand information about the islands from the 19th century, but focuses primarily on the years from his birth in 1911-1960, when the document was written. The memoir discusses, among other subjects, general island life, social life, island schools, the coast guard station, summer visitors, and linguistics. People Mentioned: Warren A. Spurling, Robert Morse, Leona Sawyer, George Hadlock, Bill Hadlock, Bert Spurling, Nathan Stanley, Nettie Stanley, Gilbert Hadlock [show more]
1015Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society Spring Bulletin, April 1926
  • Publication, Bulletin
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Maritime Culture
  • Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society
  • 1926-04
Description:
Sigma Kappa (__) is a national sorority founded in 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Since 1918, Sigma Kappa has supported the Maine Sea Coast Mission as one of its philanthropies. A newsletter-style bulletin, this issue includes several articles about Angus MacDonald, the Mission's first president, as well as articles about mission boats, an organization called the Sunbeam Club on White Head, vacation bible school, Seacoast Mission rugs, and a New Year's letter from Sigma Kappa sorority. People Mentioned: Henry Van Dyke, W. J. Moulton, J. Homer Nelson, Thomas Searls, Alice M. Peasley, Orville J. Guptill, Versal F. Robey, Myrtice D. Cheney, Annie L. Guptill, Lucy A. King, Mrs. M. A. Daily, Eva B. Ammidown, Mrs. A. F. Schauffler, Mrs. John I. Kane, Mrs. John Markoe, Mrs. Frank B. Rowell, Eleanor de Graff Cuyler, William Jay Schieffelin, John S. Rogers, John W. Auchincloss, William Adams Brown, M. W. Stratton, B. E. Clark, Herman Lunt, Elmer Davis, Angus M. MacDonald, Alexander P. MacDonald, Anne MacLeod MacDonald, H. E. White, Alexander MacKay-Smith, John S. Kennedy, Elizabeth H. Mitchell, Mildred M Tabbutt, Alice Mason, Mary Gamage, Mattie Cole, A. R. Tabbutt, Mrs. Leslie A. Wilson, Mrs. Fred Rhodes, Mrs. A. C. Ladner, A. C. Ladner, Mrs. F. Leonard Kellogg, Joseph Parker, George A. Gordon, Mary Caffrey Lowe Carver,Carver. L. D., Mrs. R. D. H. Emerson [show more]
1012Maine Seacoast Missionary Society Christmas Bulletin, December 1946
  • Publication, Bulletin
  • Events, Holidays, Christmas
  • Maritime Culture
  • Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society
  • 1946-12
Description:
This Christmas 1946 Bulletin includes news briefs, information on finances, first-hand accounts of living on an island, and articles about the work of the Seacoast Mission. People Mentioned: Thomas Heming, Anson Williams, Cornelius E. Clark, Mrs. Anson Williams
1011The Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society Spring Bulletin, 1947
  • Publication, Bulletin
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Maritime Culture
  • Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society
  • 1947
Description:
The Spring 1947 Bulletin provides updates about the work of the Maine Seacoast Missionary Society. Articles of particular note discuss improvements to the Sunbeam, visits to small schools on the coast and islands, and the mission's work to help the family of an island man who died alone on the mainland. People Mentioned: Anson Williams, Carl Hall, John Young, Rebeccca Douglas, Jenny Alisa, Thomas Heming, Ann Calley, Raymond Colbrun, William Berry, C. L. Bowman, Edith Drury [show more]
1010The Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society Spring Bulletin, 1948
  • Publication, Bulletin
  • Organizations, Religious
  • Vessels, Boat, Sunbeam II
  • Maritime Culture
  • Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society
  • 1948
Description:
This 1948 Spring Bulletin provides updates on the Maine Seacoast Missionary Society's finances and activities, including a schoolhouse clothing sale. People Mentioned: Albert Pione, Neal D. Bousfield, Etta Ames, Jessie Philbrook, Bud Dwelley, Anson Williams, Alvah Robinson, Mrs. Alvah Robinson, Thomas Searls, Ann Calley, Ethel Corbett, Edith Drury, Bert Smith, Louise Dalzelle, Sabrina Beal, Sherb Carter, Alice Peasley, Phyllis Sylvia
1435The Maine Seacoast Missionary Society pamphlet date Oct 11, 1905
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Vessels, Boat, Maine Seacoast Mission
  • Maine Seacoast Mission
  • 1905-10-11
Description:
HOPE in full sail in print Capt H.E. White at the helm
1013The Story of the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society, 1950
  • Publication, Booklet
  • Organizations, Fraternal
  • Maritime Culture
  • Vessels, Boat, Morning Star
  • Vessels, Boat, Hope
  • Vessels, Boat, Sunbeam I
  • Vessels, Boat, Sunbeam II
  • Vessels, Boat, Sunbeam III
  • People
  • 1950
Description:
Sigma Kappa (__) is a national sorority founded in 1874 at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Since 1918, Sigma Kappa has supported the Maine Sea Coast Mission as one of its philanthropies. This booklet, created for the Sigma Kappa sorority Diamond Jubilee Convention in 1950, describes the history and purpose of the Maine Seacoast Missionary Society and includes photographs of the Society's boats, staff, and activities. People Mentioned: Alexander MacDonald, Angus MacDonald, Alexander Mackay-Smith, Mrs. Arthur Berry, Neal D. Bousfield, Thomas Heming, Alice Peasley, Thomas Searls, Edith Drury, Wilfred Grenfell [show more]
1421Boats of The Maine Sea Coast Mission and The Men who sailed them 1905 to present
  • Object, Writing, Ring Binder
  • Vessels, Boat, Maine Seacoast Mission
  • Marianne Barnicle
  • unpublished MSM 3 ring binder
  • 2000 - 2014
Description:
Collection of images and documents regarding the boats of the Seacoast Mission assembled by Marianne Barnicle
1016Sunbeam 1939 Button
  • Object, Insignia Button
  • Vessels, Boat, Sunbeam III
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1939
Description:
This blue button featuring a ship and the words "Sunbeam 1939" was given to donors in honor the launching of the Sunbeam III in 1939.
1017Sunday School Honor Button, c. 1925-1938
  • Object, Insignia Button
  • Structures, Ceremonial, Church
Description:
This colorful button was presented by Rev. Orville J. Guptill from 1925-1938 to children who regularly attend Sunday School. People Mentioned: Orville J. Guptill
1279"Balmy Days" Slide, August 1975
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Vessels, Boat
  • 1975-08
Description:
Slide shows a ship, the Balmy Days out of Swans Island, sailing along the coast with a large group on board. Made in U.S.A. Color
1199"Bazaar" Building with Vehicles Slide 1
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Transportation, Automobile
Description:
Slide shows an two buildings, one of which has a sign that reads "Bazaar," as well as a red jeep and a grey station wagon. Made in U.S.A. Color
1201"Bazaar" Building with Vehicles Slide 2
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Transportation, Automobile
Description:
Slide shows an two buildings, one of which has a sign that reads "Bazaar," as well as a red jeep and a grey station wagon. Made in U.S.A. Color
1112Children at Indoor Picnic Table Slide
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • People
Description:
Slide shows a group of children and one adult working on what appear to be crafts at an indoor picnic table. Anscochrome Color
1101Children's Christmas Pageant Slide
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Events, Holidays, Christmas
  • People
Description:
Slide depicts a group of children stand at the front of a room performing some sort of Christmas pageant. A nativity scene can be seen in the middle of the group. Processed by Pavelle Color Color
1247Couple in Historic Car Slide, 1961-1982
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Transportation, Automobile
  • Object, Fishing, Fish Trap, Lobster Trap
Description:
Slide shows a couple sitting in an historic car. Lobster traps can be seen lining the road behind them. Kodachrome Transparency processed by Kodak Color
1206Elderly Group Leaving Dock Slide, May 1976
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf
  • Maritime Culture
  • People
  • 1976-05
Description:
Slide shows a group of elderly people walking up a ramp at Calderwood's Wharf in North Haven, Maine. Made in U.S.A. Color
1253Fall Foliage on Coast Slide, 1961-1982
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Nature
Description:
Slide features fall foliage along an unidentified coastline. Ektachrome Transparency processed by Kodak Color
1263Fall Foliage on Coast with Wheel Slide, 1961-1982
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Nature
Description:
Slide features fall foliage along an unidentified coastline. A wagon wheel can be seen in the foreground. Ektachrome Transparency processed by Kodak Color
1265Fall Foliage with Couple Slide, 1961-1982
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Nature
Description:
Slide shows fall foliage on an unidentified shoreline. An unidentified man and woman stand in the foreground along the water. Kodachrome Duplicate made by Kodak Color
1249Families at Park Slide, September 1980
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Transportation, Automobile
  • 1980-09
Description:
Slide features three parked cars in the foreground and groups of individuals and families walking and sitting on the grass of what appears to be a park overlooking the water. Color
1082Family in Truck Bed Slide
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Transportation, Automobile
  • People
Description:
Slide depicts an unidentified man, woman, and two children sitting in the bed of a blue truck. Another unidentified man stands on the right. Processed by Technicolor Color
1271Foggy Road Slide 2, 1961-1982
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Nature
  • Transportation, Automobile
Description:
Slide shows a unidentified road covered in fog and bordered by hills on one side. A car can be seen driving away from the photographer. Made in U.S.A. patented Color
1083Group Standing Near Plaque Slide
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • People
Description:
An unidentified group of men, women, and children stand in front of a plaque on the ground. Kodachrome Duplicate made by Kodak Color
1220Light Map of Mission Stations Slide
  • Image, Photograph, Transparency, Slide Transparency
  • Maps
Description:
Slide shows a difficult to read map with colored dots indicating Maine Seacoast Mission stations. Color