Description: These items were found in the scrapbook of journal entries and WWII newspaper clippings that Virginia Somes Sanderson put together. They are located with that scrapbook. Among the people mentioned are her cousin, Marion Cobb, Diana Ansley, an address for a Somes-Schloesser, Laurie Ann, Weinbergs, Margaret and Keith Tyler, Scott M. Somes.
Description: Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National Park. An itemized summary of each boxes' contents is enclosed in each box. Photocopy of an appeal to those in favor of keeping automobiles off the roads to send money to help offset the costs of those committie members traveling to Augusta to argue against automobiles infront of the State Legislature ahead of the vote. [show more]
Description: Letter from Dr. Wesley Leonard (scanned) and onion skin copy with comments on the side such as date, basis for saying this, whom. It may be Spiker's handwriting. Letter by Dr. Leonard (Aug 1968) castigates Spiker for her opinions and propagation of communism, "Leninist dictum", opnions for gun control, a possible civilian police board, anti-Vietnam-for "communist victory", for "Marxian principles that personal savings should be abolished." Mentions Cyrus Hamlin. Appear he spoke at (Southwest Harbor?) town meeting but may have moved to Kennebunk Accompanying handwritten commentary (Dec 1968) by Spiker explaining that she sat beside a little girl at a Christmas Concert. Leonard and his wife came in and greeted the little girl. Dr. Leonard told her not to talk to Spiker [show more]
Description: Page two of a letter to an unknown person from Fred Savage claiming that Bar Harbor is Sick! He goes on to state what a doctor does when he comes to your house. There is no first or third page to this letter and it ends mid sentence.
Description: Letters from and to clients, and tourists. Advertising letters. Poor condition. Most are letters to or from potential advertisers, clients and tourists. Most letters are in poor condition, but relate to the efforts on the part of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade to promote Bar Harbor as a tourist destination. Sample of organizations include: Ask Maine Steamship Co., Ketterlinus Lithographic Company, Letter of resignation from Ralph Kingsley, La Presse ( French Canadian (tourist agent), Maine Woods and Woodsman Association. Also inclluded are hand writen accounts of dues, receipts for printing and other activites of the Board of Trade. [show more]
Description: Letters to and from clients and tourists. Advertising letters to publications. Poor condition Most are letters to or from potential advertisers, clients and tourists. Most letters are in poor condition, but relate to the efforts on the part of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade to promote Bar Harbor as a tourist destination. Sample of organizations include: The Real Estate Register, St Louis Glob Democrat, Springfield Republican, Town Topics (the Journal of Society), The Times ( of London). . Also inclluded are hand written accounts of dues, receipts for printing and other activites of the Board of Trade. [show more]
Description: Most are letters to or from potential advertisers, clients and tourists. Most letters are in poor condition, but relate to the efforts on the part of the Bar Harbor Board of Trade to promote Bar Harbor as a tourist destination. Sample of organizations include: Ask Mr. Foster, Albertype Company(post cards), Foster and Reynolds Co., Dominion Atlantic Railway Company. Also inclluded are hand writen accounts of dues, receipts for printing and other activites of the Board of Trade. Some Personal Letters mixed in. [show more]
Description: Casper Rappenecker has had some of LaRue’s geological questions (item 3) referred to him by the Botany Department, and now supplies the answers requested. Previously accessioned as **1961, object Id **1961
Description: Two items pertaining to Spiker Family: 1) Statement of Account for J. Fred Spiker from Lybarger & Collins, Attorneys at Law 2)Certificate of Social Insurance Award to Grace H. Spiker as to monthly benefit and death payment as widow. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.067.11
Description: Charles Durham, associate editor of a mobilehome magazine, is offering LaRue Spiker some work writing a number of articles for him. Only the bottom part of the letter remains - the rest has been cut off. Previously accessioned as **1891 Object Id **1891
Description: Charles E. Durham is offering LaRue the chance to write an article. He says her Philadelphia article was so good that he has now chosen her for this one.
Description: Grace discusses Copenhagen . Sends a picture frame and an accompanying poem that she liked by John Marston from What you will. Begins "I was a scholar.." Previously Archived as 012.FIC.042.20, **1354
Description: This letter from Joseph Currier, written from Fort Alexander, MD, to a Mr. Higgins is asking for state aid for his impoverished family in Maine. Currier mention that the soldiers have not been paid in six months.
Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins from Newport News, VA, to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. Letter refers to other local men who were serving in the Civil War. He also refers to the ship, Alabama, being in Frenchmans Bay.
Description: Letter from DeLorraine Higgins to his uncle, reportedly Benjamin Higgins. This letter, written from Baton Rouge, LA, discussed health issues and new marching orders.