Way back about 60 years ago when I was doing my biological research on Grand Manan, I got lots of ideas and “help” from my family folks and others on Grand Manan. The next 3 posts are about the help … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Article 2 -Uncle Fult & the Headless Ghost of Kent Island
Found these “new” postcards in Mom’s things. Not sure the date, but they are old for sure!! Continue reading LOOKING BACK – Lois Guptill (MacKay) – A Collection of Vintage Grand Manan Postcards.
Not sure of the dates for these photos, but likely late 1800s. Anyone look familiar? Continue reading MY FAMILY – Vintage Guptill images.
The early 1800s was a time when being at sea could be dangerous due to pirate attacks. But it seems government backed “Privateers” were something different. Not sure what the difference was, but this article will give you some clues … Continue reading PIRATES: Not on Grand Manan!! But Privateers? That’s another story.
This interesting handwritten article by Lois Guptill (McKay) gives us all a look into life on Grand Manan Island waaay back over 70 years ago. Continue reading LOOKING BACK – A true story with a moral by Lois Guptill (McKay) back in1943
I’m guessing these images are probably from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Can you ID anyone?? Click here to check them out at gograndmanan.com!! Continue reading Guptills- Vintage Family Images
While it is clear that Native Americans have been present on the Grand Manan Archipelago for centuries, there is some difference of opinion as to whether or not they were permanent residence or only came during the summer months for … Continue reading Native Americans on Grand Manan Island
Native Americans on Grand Manan, N. B. by L. Keith Ingersoll is based on a letter to Art MacKay, written in January 1964. It provides considerable information on Aboriginal presence on the Island. Contact us if you wish to subscribe … Continue reading Native Americans on Grand Manan, N. B. – by LK Ingersoll 1964
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