Description: Robert Blum, envionmentalist, philanthropist , civic leader and businessman died OCt. 22 at age 100. The article goes into great detail about his life and contributions.
Description: Letter to LaRue Spiker from Fred H. Dale in reference to his approval of her article on Patuxent Wildlife Reefuge. With Spiker’s letter to Dr. John L. Buckley in refernece to article on Patuxent Wildlife Refuge.
Description: Letter to Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the State of Maine from LaRue Spiker in reference to regulating use of fresh water wet lands. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.04
Description: On the gulf. Discussed going to Arnasas National Wildlife Refuge. Wants to go to Mexico Previously Archived as Object id 012.FIC.042.18, **1352
Description: This is possibly the beginning letter, 12/4/1985 of her environmental trip from Smithville, NY Discusses going throuhg Mass, NY, Delaware ,VA. Mentions lumbering practices. Going to Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk, Virginia. had been to other national wildlife reguges. Discusses treatment of brown skins and black skins. Mentions a letter from Sam waiting for her, not attached. Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.16, **1350 [show more]
Description: In a trailer park by the Guadalupe.Went to Mexico. Got stopped to be searched Drugs. Returning to Big Thicket Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.17, **1351
Description: Spiker is writing an article for American Forest on the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. She asks for a review of the proposed article from Dr. Dale, Asst Director of Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Maryland 3 pages Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.023.14, **1302
Description: Letter from Dr. Dale and letter to Dr. Buckley of Patuxent Wildlife Refuge. continued correspondence on article on Paxtuxent Wildlife Refuge. No copy of article Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.15, **1303,
Description: Frontiers will publish her article on Patuxent providing Spiker with $35. Request pictures for the articles. Unscanned letter, July 16, 1959. on pictures that might be useful for the article from AL. Nelson Acting Director of Patuxent Previously archived as object Ids 012.FIC.023.20, **1313
Description: Working Draft Manuscript by the League of Women Voters of Mount Desert Island, 1987 1 extra page 11 in the back Discusses growth, taxes, real estate, environment, jobs , towns, suggestions
Description: Three typewritten copies of the manuscript to accompany a slide show written by LaRue Spiker for the League of Women Voters. Manuscripts are hand notated with directions for delivery. Copies include one Reader's Copy, 10pp., second Reader's Copy, 11pp. and Projector's Copy, 11 pp. Slide show is archived in the Photo Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.4
Description: Archival copy. 10/22/1987 - 6/28/1990. Topics include land use development planning, arms control, nuclear power, environment, Earth Day. Photos, newspaper clippings and handwritten comments.
Description: Archival copy. 11/25/1976 - 6/5/1979. Topics include development/planning issues, Equal Rights Amendment, solid waste, recycling. Photos, newspaper clippings and handwritten comments. Same as object ID 015.017.36
Description: Archival copy. 7/18/1979 - 4/14/1983. Topics include solid waste/recycling, Earth Day, health care, civil rights (gay rights). Photos, newspaper clippings and handwritten comments. Same as Object Id 015.017.37
Description: Archival copy. 1/4/1974 to 10/28/1976. Topics include environmental and energy issues, land use planning, Equal Rights Amendment. Photos, newspaper clippings and handwritten comments.
Various Newspapers and Publications and LaRue Spiker
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LaRue Spiker Collection
Description: Collection of articles and notes on environmental topics used by journalist LaRue Spiker. Hand written note on a scrap of paper with information about possible oil tankers coming to ports in Maine. Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.1
Description: Hancock County Planning Commission and Friends of Acadia held a meeting at COA to discuss the various environmental and recreational opportunities on Rt.3 . Various societies made presentations and a sandwich supper was served. A management plan is being prepared for the corridor and will be submitted to the state DOT in Nov. If the road is designated an”All American Road” Bar Harbor, Trenton and Mount Desert will be able to compete for additional funds for local improvement projects. [show more]
Description: Bar Harbor Times “Visitor to MDI Provides Private Bird Sanctuary’” by LaRue Spiker September 28, 1961.Lisa Von Borowsky. Previously accessioned as **0946, Object Id 012.FIC.047.33
Description: Mount Desert Herald “The Corsair’s Retreat - A Story of the Slave Trade” June 21, 1983. Previously accessioned as **0862, object Id 012.FIC.043.1
Description: Bar Harbor Times “Writer Visiting Cormorant Rookery Has Interesting Ornithology Lesson” by LaRue Spiker July 23, 1964. Previously archived as 012.FIC.029.7, Accession number **0811
Various Newspapers and Publications and LaRue Spiker
Collection:
LaRue Spiker Collection
Description: Collection of articles and notes on environmental topics used by journalist LaRue Spiker. Newspaper clipping from "Ellsworth American", 3/3/1988, entitled "Social Consequences of Economic Development are Spotlighted" about the League of Women Voters report about the development trends over the last ten years and the social and economic changes that have resulted. How economic growth has effected Mount Desert Island; young people moving away, older residents being unable to afford their homes, tax increses, environmental impacts, economic boom does not equal higher salary for workers. Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.1 [show more]