This short extract from “At the turn of the Tide” by Leslie Covert 1903, gives an interesting look into the role of religion in death and the development of healthcare on Grand Manan Island. Access and read this valuable vintage … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – The contest between Healthcare and Religion on Grand Manan Island during the 1800s
Check out this page from the publication Pine Tree Coast by Drake in 1981. Seems there were some clear distinctions between “mainlanders” and “islanders” even back then!! Continue reading LOOKING BACK – There were “MAINLANDERS” and “ISLANDERS” back in 1891 too!!
The following article written by Keith Ingersoll, covers the Grand Manan ferry service from 1884 to 1965. Until the ferry was redirected to Blacks Harbour only, these ferries went daily to Grand Manan, Campobello, Eastport, Deer Island, St. Andrews and … Continue reading LOOKING BACK – When Ferry Services Created the “Quoddy Community”
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
In recent years we have been able to do many amazing things as a result of computers and online developments. BUT, back before computers, it wasn’t so simple. In fact, we organized our references with handwritten card files and black … Continue reading LOOKING BACK: Documenting Grand Manan articles wasn’t quick and easy like it is today!!
From the formation of the Gerrish House Society to the Grand Manan Museum of today, this development has helped shape the Island and continues to make major contributions. Continue reading ABOUT – The Gerrish House Society & Grand Manan Museum
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