Description: These frames were made of sticks and whittled from cigar boxes by surfmen at the Islesford Life Saving Station during their spare time. The photo shows the Main Road in circa. 1920's before it was paved. The photo and frame hung in the Spurling house and was given to the Islesford Historical Society by Cara Spurling in 2005.
Description: Photos of the Blue Duck and copies of the paintings by C. Scott White, Charlie Kinkaid and Harold Warren who styled themselves The Three Islesford Artists (TIPS). Also includes letters form Bob Pyle, and Christina Sawtelle Teal. A letter from Hugh Dwelley to Bob Pyle transmitting material regarding the TIPS collected from the IslesfordJournalsof Dr. Vincent Y. Bowditch
Description: The portrait was painted in 1824 in Hamburg Germany by an artist named Krugg. The origina is owned by Mrs. Constance Aygun of 85 5th Street, Stamford, CT.
Description: Hadlock and Dwelley later became brothers-in-law by marrying respectively, Edna and Ada Campbell of Islesford. They may not have known eachother at the University. Dwelley from Franklin, ME was a freshman in 1904 and Hadlock from Islesford, was in the Law School
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Hadlock's Weir in Bunker's Cove. Mount Desert Island is visible in the background. Incription on back reads "G. Hadlock's weir in bunker cove" in orange marker People Depicted: G. Hadlock Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Hadlock's Weir in Bunker's Cove. Incription on back reads "G. Hadlock's weir in bunker cove" in orange marker People Depicted: G. Hadlock Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Man participating in a beach drill practice for the Coast Guard. Inscription on back reads "Beach Drill practice pole at Coast Guard Station Islesford" in pencil Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
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. Three people in the front yard of Woodlawn House. Inscription on back reads "Typical front yard scene at Woodlawn House. Mrs. Wagner busy at something, with Mrs. Kemmer and Miss Whilinan [sp?] deep in discussion on the porch rail. Islesford, Aug, 1948" in pencil Black and white [show more]
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: A U.S. Coast Guard life boat with other boats in the background. Inscription on back reads "USCG Life boat/ Photo by H. Dwelley/ 1940s" in pencil Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Six members of the U.S. Coast Guard holding four model ships. Inscription on back reads "#1 - Left to Right/ Payson Tucker (?) - Elmer Farnsworth, Herbert Foss (?) - Freeman Harmon (Skipper)/ Sailboats all made by Ephriam Alle - (He isn't in the photo./ I still have one of those sailboats - (Made in 1945) and in darned good shape" in black pen and is signed "Ted Sp[?] Sr., 12/29/93." People Depicted: Payson Tucker, Elmer Farnsworth, Herbert Foss, Freeman Harmon, Ephriam Alley Black and white [show more]
Description: Couple's portrait of Cora and Aurthur Spurling. Inscription on back reads "Cora and Arthur Spurling" in blue pen and a photographer's stamp appears at the bottom right corner. People Depicted: Cora Spurling, Arthur Spurling Black and white
Description: Nee Campbell. Edna was born in 1885 and died in 1949. She married George R. Hadlock. Portrait of Edna Hadlock, circa 1900. People Depicted: Edna Hadlock Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Note indicates the hotel was torn down circa 1918/1919. Postcard depicting Hotel Islesford. Inscription on front reads "Hotel Islesford/ [illegible] 1918-19-" in blue pen inscription on back reads "Irene Bartlett" in blue pen People Depicted: Irene Bartlett Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Photograph of the Islesford Life-Saving Station, with five men standing out front. Inscription on back reads "Life Saving Station/ Little Cranberry Island" in blue pen Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Photograph of the Cambell House with four figures (Kate, Edna, Ada, and Ben) standing out front. Inscription on back reads "The Campbell House/ Kate, Enda, Ada + Ben" in pencil with an Islesford Historical Society stamp in the bottom right corner. People Depicted: Edna Hadlock, Ada Dwelley Black and white
Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford
Description: Group portrait of Edna J. Hadlock, Cora Spurling, and Ada M. Dwelley sitting on steps, wearing hats. Inscription reads "Ada Dwelley on Left/ Cora Spurling/ Edna Hadlock" in black pen People Depicted: Ada M. Dwelley, Cora M. Spurling, Edna J. Hadlock Black and white