Name/Title
Petition supporting need for Negro Island lighthouseEntry/Object ID
CHRC 2011.2.7Scope and Content
Photocopy of document signed by citizens of Camden in support of the testimonial of Captain Hosea Bates of Camden, Maine and his sketch of Penobscot Bay. His testimonial was given in support of the December 1832 petition to the U.S. Congress by the citizens of Camden requesting a lighthouse at Negro Island. The original document is housed at the National Archives.Collection
CHRC - Curtis Island CollectionCataloged By
Heather BilodeauAcquisition
Accession
CHRC 2011.2Source or Donor
Camden Historic Resources CommitteeAcquisition Method
Permanent LoanLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Islands, Lighthouses, PetitionsSearch Terms
Camden, Curtis Island, Curtis Island Lighthouse, Maine, Negro Island, Penobscot Bay, BaysArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
Jan 15, 1833Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
2000-CI-007-OCLocation
Location
Container
Box 8Cabinet
CHRCRoom
Storage RoomBuilding
Walsh History CenterCategory
PermanentDate
October 21, 2025Condition
Overall Condition
FairDate Examined
Jun 1, 2011Examined By
Heather BilodeauGeneral Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Heather Bilodeau
Status Date: 2011-06-01Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
June 1, 2011Updated By
admin@catalogit.appUpdate Date
October 27, 2025
