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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
14070Somesville Bicentennial-Historical Notes
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Somesville
Somesville Bicentennial-Historical Notes
Item:
  • 14070   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.8.a-u
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville
Collection:
  • Somesville Bi-Centennial
Description:
1. Program for "Among the Breakers" by George H. Baker (1961) 2. Somesville Bi-Centennial Calendar, Summer 1961 3. MDI Historical Society Bicentennial Notes, Mount Desert Island Historical Society Bicentennial Notes, no writer given. Includes ms. about Dr. Robert Abbe, ferry and steam schedules, G.A.R. monument in Bar Harbor, Somesville Monument to early settlers dedicated 8/31/61, Ladies Sewing Circle, Verrazzano's Voyage to Mt. Desert, May 1524, Navy Coaling Station at Lamoine, Gov. Brewster's visit to Virginia , 1926, Fabbri wireless station at Otter Cliffs in WWI, Statue honoring Maine lobstermen, Prayer at Washington Cathedral honoring Maine, Baymeath, reminiscences of life in Bar Harbor, [by Louise deKaven Bowen]; also reprint from Independent Woman, Feb. 1940 "First Citizen of Chicago" about Mrs. Bowen. References, Notes on history of settlement of Maine, Center, string of houses from Pretty Marsh to Seal Cove. Various military and naval incidents in Maine. 4. Minutes of the Bicentennial Committee. 5. Correspondence regarding publishing of the Bicentennial book. [show more]
16622House Parties on Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Central House
  • Other, Mount Desert House
  • Other, Parties
House Parties on Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 16622   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.27.a-e
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Central House
  • Other, Mount Desert House
  • Other, Parties
Collection:
  • Parties on Mount Desert Island
Description:
1. Handwritten note about a 1855 (?) party (dinner, dancing) at the old Mt. Desert House given by Churches, Tracys. Describes dress, music; also refers to picnic at Schooner Head where Mr. Church "did some sketching." Copy of invitation from "the boarders at Mr. Daniel Somes" to "Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Somes and family." 2. Typewritten notes about Central House Party, 1884; include notes on menu, music, outings to Eagle Lake, Jordan Pond, Beech Cliff, games. 3. Handwritten excerpts from 1906 diary of Harriet Somes Sanderson. 4. Notes about Stone Party. 5. Pencilled reflections on doing good, resolutions, no date or author. [show more]
9277MDI III p. 5
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Hamor wharf
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Hudson School Artists
  • Other, Kettle Club
  • Other, Swimming Club
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Unitarians
  • nd
MDI III p. 5
Item:
  • 9277   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1164
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Hamor wharf
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Hudson School Artists
  • Other, Kettle Club
  • Other, Swimming Club
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Unitarians
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
This is 5 pages of a draft with LaRue Spiker's handwriting on it. It is about the Hudson River School artists visiting the island and other visitors to the island Previously Archived as object Id 012.FIC.052.4, **1382
9275The Black Guillemot
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Guillemots
  • n.d.
The Black Guillemot
Item:
  • 9275   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.063.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Guillemots
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • n.d.
Description:
Three pages with handwriting on it for corrections by LaRue Spiker discussing Black Guillemots. Subtitle Little Sea Pigeon who Sits on His Tail Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.063.01, **1382
9274Bird that God Forgot
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Cormorants
  • nd
Bird that God Forgot
Item:
  • 9274   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1168
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Cormorants
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
About the cormorant by LaRue Spiker Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.02,
9273The Old Beech Hill Road
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Beech Hill Road
  • nd
The Old Beech Hill Road
Item:
  • 9273   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1169
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Beech Hill Road
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
Discusses Beech Hill Road by LaRue Carter. Mentions in passing John Carroll, Richardsons, Foy Wasgatt, Robert Carter, Atherton, Mason, Clark, Bavage, Mildred Masterman Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.03, **1379
9272Queen of Summer Resorts
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Tourists
  • nd
Queen of Summer Resorts
Item:
  • 9272   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1170
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Tourists
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
Compares Bar Harbor, the Queen of Summer Resorts, to Holman Day poem. Spiker suggests you might see J.P. Morgan's or Jacob Aster's yacht Previoulsy archived as object id 012.FIC.063.04
9267They That Hear
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
  • LaRue Spiker
They That Hear
Item:
  • 9267   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1185
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Bibles
  • Other, Religion
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
In pencil at top, says "They that Hear" John 6:25. Hand writing on side and edits of pages Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.08, **1400
9266One Day last Summer
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Islesford
  • Other, Painting
  • LaRue Spiker
One Day last Summer
Item:
  • 9266   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1186
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Islesford
  • Other, Painting
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Isleford LaRue meeting Ashley Bryan painting Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.09
9265Publicity for Boston Globe-Portland Press Herald
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Newspapers
  • Other, Publicity
  • Other, Tourism
  • LaRue Spiker
Publicity for Boston Globe-Portland Press Herald
Item:
  • 9265   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1187
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Newspapers
  • Other, Publicity
  • Other, Tourism
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Publicity about great treatment tourists will receive in Bar Harbor, island; some history Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.10, **1395
9223Rough Notes on TEPCO Issue
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • LaRue Spiker
Rough Notes on TEPCO Issue
Item:
  • 9223   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1566
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Eleven handwritten notes by journalist, LaRue Spiker. Notes pertain to proposed industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. Proposed development was a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.8
9218Handwritten Notes on Political Topics
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Political issues
  • LaRue Spiker
Handwritten Notes on Political Topics
Item:
  • 9218   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1571
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Political issues
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Three sets of handwritten notes, possibly in preparation for articles. Previously archived as 012.FIC.057.2
9206A Question of Harmony
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic policy
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Environmental policy
  • LaRue Spiker
A Question of Harmony
Item:
  • 9206   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1583.a-c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic policy
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Environmental policy
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
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
18656Heritage Trail
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Writers
Heritage Trail
Item:
  • 18656   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3422
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
13 page manuscript of an article titled The Heritage Trail about a travel loop through New England which will allow the reader to experience all that New England has to offer.
18651Philidelphia Article Draft.
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Writers
Philidelphia Article Draft.
Item:
  • 18651   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3420
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Draft of LaRue Spiker's article title Philidelphia: Where The Past ? The Present. 10 pages typed with annotations.
18640Article draft on Paul Bunyan
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Writers
Article draft on Paul Bunyan
Item:
  • 18640   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3434
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
7 pages typed and hand written about Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. This appears to be a draft of an article she is writing for Chales Durham.
17442Philadelphia - Peace, Patriots, and Pretzels
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Writers
Philadelphia - Peace, Patriots, and Pretzels
Item:
  • 17442   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3373
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Article by LaRue Spiker, mostly in its final form but still needing some changes. About 500 words, 2 pages. Previously accessioned as **1955, object Id **1955
17441Philadelphia - Peace, Patriots, and Pretzels
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Writers
Philadelphia - Peace, Patriots, and Pretzels
Item:
  • 17441   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3372
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Article by LaRue Spiker, with some changes still to be made before submission to the publisher. 2 pages. Previously accessioned as **1954, object id **1954
17440Philadelphia - Peace, Patriots, and Pretzels
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Writers
Philadelphia - Peace, Patriots, and Pretzels
Item:
  • 17440   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3371
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
LaRue Spiker's Philadelphia article, mostly in its final form. 2 pages. Previously accessioned as **1953, Object Id **1953
16999Research notes and official records related to Pretty Marsh home
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • Harlow, James
Research notes and official records related to Pretty Marsh home
Item:
  • 16999   
Object ID:
  • 008.103.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
Creator:
  • Harlow, James
Collection:
  • Pretty Marsh
Description:
Hand- and typewrittem notes re sale of home,. Copies of town, court house records
16912Reminiscence of Somesville
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Schools
Reminiscence of Somesville
Item:
  • 16912   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.031
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Schools
Description:
Reminiscence of Somesville. Adelma Somes Joy recalls Somesville’s Red school house in 1847. Includes description of the interior and student pranks. Also the tale of Sam Slick. 3 pages - typed copy of above.
16810Ships' Accounts
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Ship accidents
  • Other, Ship captains
  • Other, Shipping
Ships' Accounts
Item:
  • 16810   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.063
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Ship accidents
  • Other, Ship captains
  • Other, Shipping
Description:
Ships' accounts: handwritten lists of freight ,dates, destinations for Schooners "Amethyst "(Capt. Francis Grindle), Schooner "America", Schooner "Richmond", Schooner "Packet", Brig. "Two Sisters," Brig. "William Heath", Schooner "Valpariso (?) [Capt. Emmons Pray], and typewritten copies of same. Also bill for repairs of damage to Sch. "Packet" by Brig. "Neptune" in Boston Harbor. [show more]
16809Correspondence related to schooners' freight.
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Ships
Correspondence related to schooners' freight.
Item:
  • 16809   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.064
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Ships
Description:
Bill from Schooner "Lydia b. Cowperthwaite" to James H. Cox & Co., Ship Brokers & Commission Merchants for Stone Charter Somes Sound to New York (1890). Bill to Emmons Pray for repairs to Sloop "Bloomer." Letter to John Somes from Means & Clark re receipt of order via Capt. Pray of Schooner "Polly." List of supplies for "first trip" and "second trip" (no date or name of vessel).
16795Somesville & Seal Cove ships, masters, owners
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Sailing ships
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
Somesville & Seal Cove ships, masters, owners
Item:
  • 16795   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.068
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Sailing ships
  • Other, Schooners
  • Other, Somesville
Description:
Names of ships, date built, tonnage, owners and masters.
16794Singing School
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Singing
Singing School
Item:
  • 16794   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.069
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Schools
  • Other, Singing
Description:
Names and amounts paid for singing school (no date).