Item	Title	Type	Subject	Creator	Publisher	Date
1005	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Military, Civil War People	Parker, James		1863-09-27	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Item: 1005    Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Military, Civil War People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-09-27 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
9567	Dog Nero	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1930, June	Dog Nero Item: 9567    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1977 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1930, June Place: Louisville, KY Description: 2.5 X 4 black and white photo of black dog (Nero) lying in grass, body inclined to the left, head turned to face camera. Ball in foeground in front of dog. Bench in background behind dogs head, White structure behind dog. Writting on back, “ June, 1930, ‘Nero’.
9566	Dog Sniffy	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1936, November	Dog Sniffy Item: 9566    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1978 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Date: 1936, November Place: Louisville, KY Description: 2.5 X 4 black and white photograph of small black and white dog with short nose sitting on steps outside in front of door with screen. Dogs ears are perked and he looks ahead above camera. He wears a dark harness with metal studs around his chest , with buckle bellow front legs.
9564	Two Dogs Resting	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1940 c.	Two Dogs Resting Item: 9564    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1980 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1940 c. Place: Louisville, KY Description: 2.5 X 4 black and white photograph of small black and white dog and a bigger black and white spotted dog lie in grass in front of wooded house. Dogs are in midground, lying in grass. Dog on left is facing ahead and down. Second dog has body turned to left and head turned to face camera.
9565	Dog Sniffy	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1940, May	Dog Sniffy Item: 9565    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1979 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1940, May Place: Louisville, KY Description: 2.5 X 3 black and white photograph of small black and white dog with short nose named Sniffy. Dog is standing in grass facing to the left, head and ears are up. Bottom of house and tree in background. Writting on back, “Sniffy”- dear little pal. 5-12-40. Developed by Metcalf Studio ‘Crystal Tone’ May, 17 1940
9518	Spaniel on Ottoman	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1950 c.	Spaniel on Ottoman Item: 9518    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2026 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1950 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel sitting on black and white ottoman. Wearing round ID tag and looking straight at the camera. Wall paper with leaf pattern behind dog.
9519	Running Puppy	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1950 c.	Running Puppy Item: 9519    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2025 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1950 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of black and white puppy running on the grass and facing to the right of the photo. Dog is blurred and there are trees an background. Writting on back, “This Waif, Deserted Dogs.”
5231	Cat and Dog at Door	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1953	Cat and Dog at Door Item: 5231    Object ID: 000-668-3751 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Date: 1953 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat and cocker spaniel sitting behind screen door looking out. Cat is looking straight ahaed and dog is looking to the right of the picture. There is a brick wall on the left side of the screen door. A rock sits holding the door closed. Writting on back, ‘Kensington Crt. Spr. 1953.”
9563	Beagle 'Little Waif"	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1959 c.	Beagle 'Little Waif" Item: 9563    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1981 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1959 c. Place: Maine, MDI, Southwset Harbor Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of a beagle sitting in grass in front of tire of vehicle with two front paws supporting body. Facing ahead and to left. (May be pregnant? ) Writing on back, “Species: Qu’est-que c’est que ca. Breed: Little Fright, Name: Little Waif , Source: The god, who sees the sparrow fall and does nothing about it, knows. Future: I’m afraid I’m stuck. Weak minded, 1959-60.” The LaRue Spiker Collection
9554	Dog on a Lead	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Dog on a Lead Item: 9554    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1990 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of a dog belonging to LaRue Spiker lying on grass with two front paws out in front. Head is tiled to the right, Dog is attatched by collar to white leash. Possibly sitting in front of trailer. Writing on back, “ The little Wafe- Jan. 10, 1960”
9555	Dog with Toy	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Dog with Toy Item: 9555    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1989 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of a dog with short hair and brown spots on ears is biting something on carpet, possibly a wire bug. Head and part of back as well as one paw are showing. Rest of dog is cropped by top of photo.
9556	Dog in Doorway	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Dog in Doorway Item: 9556    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1988 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of a dog belonging to LaRue Spiker squeezeing itself between object and wall. Both ears are colored and has white spotted nose and behind head. Only Dog’s head is visible and a foot bellow nose.
9557	Two Dogs on Steps	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Two Dogs on Steps Item: 9557    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1987 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of two dogs sitting on stone step of wooden cabin in front of screen door. Dogs are in highlight and out of focus. Cabin is in shadow. First taller dog has head tilted. Both dogs are looking at camera.
9558	Two Dogs	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Two Dogs Item: 9558    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1986 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of two dogs sit on grass in front of trailer bottom. First dog is cocker spaniel and is lying with head up looking straight ahead. Second dog is sitting and looking ahead at camera. He is wearing collar with heart shaped ID tag on it. Out of focus trailer in background.
9559	Poodles Near Fireplace	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Poodles Near Fireplace Item: 9559    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1985 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of two large black poodles sit on rug in front of marble white fireplace. Both are sitting up and are turned to the right of the picture. First dog’s ID tag is visable second dog has both paws in the air and mouth is open showing teeth and tongue.
9560	Two Poodles	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Two Poodles Item: 9560    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1984 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of two black poodles on wooden floor. Bookshelf with books on left side of picture. Dog on left side is looking to the left and up, Sitting and holding her right paw up. Dog on right is lying on floor with two paws out in front. Dog is facing to the right. Both dogs are wearing rectangular ID tags.
9561	LaRue with Two Dogs	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Unknown		1960	LaRue with Two Dogs Item: 9561    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1983 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Unknown Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI, Southwest Harbor Description: 3.5 X 3.5 black and white photograph of LaRue Spiker squatting on ground with two dogs, Cocker spaniel (Scampie) on the right looking to the left. Taller dog on the left open mouth and spots on body. LaRue’s hand in on dogs leg. Dark house in the background. LaRue is wearing plaid short sleeved shirt and black rimed glasses.
9562	Two Dogs	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960	Two Dogs Item: 9562    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.1982 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 Place: Maine, MDI, Southwest Harbor Description: 3 X 3 black and white photograph of two dogs sitting behind screen door. Cocker Spaniel is in front looking at camera. Has diamond shaped collar on . Second dog to the right is sitting on hind legs, front legs are proping him up. Head turned to the left of the picture. Stamp on back, “ Robinson-Mohr Photo Service, February 1960.”
9500	Collie on Lawn	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960 c.	Collie on Lawn Item: 9500    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2044 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.75 X 4 black and white photograph of a long-haired, collie-type dog sitting on grass with head up and looking at camera. Ears are perked up. Trees in background.
9502	Collie in a Field	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960 c.	Collie in a Field Item: 9502    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2042 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 4 X 4 black and white photograph of a collie-type dog with long hair and light coloring around eyes and ears. Dog is facing camera with ears perked up and lifts his right paw. Tail is in air. Dog is standing in grass.
9503	Cat and Dog	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960 c.	Cat and Dog Item: 9503    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2041 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a black cat sitting on wooden backed chair with caned seat. Cocker spaniel is standing with front paws on chair, back turned to camera. Linoleum floor with block and spiral design. Cat is looking down at dog. Table beside chair in back of cat.
9504	Spanie with a Bone	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960 c.	Spanie with a Bone Item: 9504    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2040 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel looking into plate with bone on it. Dog next to lace covered table. Candle on table to right of plate. Wooden wall behind dog. The cocker spaniel is owned by LaRue Spiker.
9505	Dog and Cat at Screen Door	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960 c.	Dog and Cat at Screen Door Item: 9505    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2039 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a light colored dog and black cat behind screen door. Dog has toungue out and is facing cat. Cat is looking into camera, has bit of white under chin. Flowered object behind cat.
9507	Puppy in Field	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960 c.	Puppy in Field Item: 9507    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2037 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a small puppy in field of long grass. Puppy is white and has coloring around eyes and is looking to the right of the photo.
9509	Spaniel on Steps	Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets	Spiker, LaRue		1960 c.	Spaniel on Steps Item: 9509    Object ID: 998.1980.3085.2035 Catalog: Photos Type: Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other, Pets Creator: Spiker, LaRue Collection: LaRue Spiker Collection Date: 1960 c. Place: Maine, MDI Description: 4 X 5 black and white photograph of a cocker spaniel sitting on second wooden step on porch. Facing to the right, wears chain on collar. Sun is shining of fur. Dog’s mouth is closed.

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