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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
14164Robert Swain Peabody of Peabody and Stearns in Boston the Early Years (1870-1886)
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Peabody, Robert Swain
  • Holden, Wheaton Arnold
  • unpublished
  • 1969
Description:
Doctoral thesis on Robert Swain Peaboy, design partner in prominent Boston architectural firm Photocopy only - probably a gift of author, Wheaton Arnold Holden
16989Edith Hamilton; An Intimate Portrait
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Greek Mythology
  • Other, Roman Mythology
  • Other, Seal Harbor
  • Other, Seawall
  • Reid, Doris Fielding
  • w w Norton and Company Inc
  • 1967
Description:
This book describes Edith Hamilton's life and her work with Greek and Roman mythology and history. She summered in Seal Harbor for several years and loved Mount Desert Island so much that she bought a summer house in Seawall in 1917 where she spent a great deal of time, including the winter of 1926.
4230Mount Desert Light Station, Storm of October 7, 1962: Interviews
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • 1962
Description:
Written transcript of Interview of men who were at the Mount Desert Light Station, Storm of October 7, 1962., paper transcript. Storm related to Hurrican Daisy. Unknown interviewers, date and place of interview, and speaker. Needs to be identified prior to putting out on internet. This transcript exists on paper. (See media link, above) The digital file (WORD doc) has not been located. It may be in Jean Fosillo's home files and should be located and a copy attached to this record via multimedia link. [show more]
4231Interview of men who were at the Mount Desert Light Station, Storm of October 7, 1962.
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Other, Storms
  • 1962
Description:
Audio recording of interview of men who were at the Mount Desert Light Station, Storm of October 7, 1962. Storm related to Hurrican Daisy. Unknown interviewers, date and place of interview, and speaker. Needs to be identified prior to putting out on internet.
2678200th Anniversary of Somesville Settlement
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1961
Description:
Bar Harbor Times 200th Anniversary of Somesville Settlement
2683June 1960 Maine Dairy Edition | The Enterprise
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1960
Description:
Front pages stories include: Prize Contest Goes With Maine Dairy Edition Haymaking Has Changed Gov. Reed Send Word to Maine Dairy People | Wishes Them Well On Occasion Of June Milk Month Where The Money Goes | Milk Costs Interesting Black Heifer Was Now Good | Early Maine Cow Turned Down Took Bath In Maine Milk | Great Boost For State Milk Control Has Its Reasons | Sets Industry On Firm Feet Retiring Queen
2707Kimball House
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Hotels
  • 9/1/1966
Description:
Bar Harbor Times. Photo of the Kimball House by LaRue Spiker captioned, “Change Fell Another Giant.”
2722Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighthouse Brass
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Poetry
  • Unknown
  • 3/15/1962
Description:
One page newspaper clipping from unknown source reprinting a poem entitled "Brasswork or The Lighthouse Keepers Lament".
2723Bakers Island Lighthouse Photo
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bakers Island Light
  • Unknown
  • 9/20/1962
Description:
Newspaper photograph with brief description of Bakers Island Lighthouse.
2724Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of Blue Water Around MDI
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bakers Island Light
  • Other, Bass Harbor Head Light
  • Other, Burnt Coat Harbor Light
  • Other, Egg Rock Light
  • Other, Lighthouse keepers
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Mount Desert Rock Light
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/25/1965
Description:
Two copies of one page articles on history and description of lighthouses in the vicinity of Mt. Desert Island.
2999The Purpose and Projects of Odd Fellowships
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Women's History
  • 1964
Description:
Small yellow booklet with history and projects of the Odd fellowship: The United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth, the Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, The Educational Foundation, The World Eye Bank and Visual Research Foundation, the Respirator Program, the Nursing Training Scholarship Project. Published by the Grand Lodge of Maine Indepenedent Order of Odd Fellows First Edition 1964
3000The Purpose and Projects of Odd Fellowships
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Women's History
  • 1964
Description:
Small yellow booklet with history and projects of the Odd Fellowship: The United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth, the Pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, The Educational Foundation, The World Eye Bank and Visual Research Foundation, the Respirator Program, the Nursing Training Scholarship Project. Published by the Grand Lodge of Maine Independent Order of Odd Fellows First Edition 1964.
8972Willie Norwood Willie Norwood
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • unknown, but prior to 1960
Description:
Photograph of Willie Norwood, who owned the "Old Norwood Place," a cape house with land at the intersection of Oak Hill Road and Whitney Farm Road in Mount Desert. In 1960 the property was purchased by the Alexander family and named Half Pond. The house originally was built by the Thom family. He is standing by the front door.
9011Dunham School Grade 2 1964
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Unknown
  • 1964
Description:
Portraits of Dunham School grade two, 1964. Students not identified. Written next to Dunham School at top, “Seal Harbor.” Also marked then erased in lower right hand corner, “Judy Walton didn’t come out.” See also 997-80-242
9016Dunham School 1964
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Unknown
  • 1964
Description:
Portraits of Dunham School grade one, 1964. Marked at top, “Dunham School, 1964, Grade Two. Students from top row, left to right; Suzette Hayned, Brian Richardson, Ruby Higgins, teacher, Gail Richardson, Stephen Fernald; row two, Mark Murphy, Victoria Haslam, Alan Hamblen, Beverly Carr, James Hanson, Judy Partridge; row three, Charles Bucklin, Ann Bryant, Larry Jordan, Laura Beal. Written in lower right hand corner, “Judy Walton picture didn’t come out. [show more]
9026Cabin on Sheep Island
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • Unknown
  • 1962
Description:
Cabin on Sheep Island, taken from ramp. Ramp visible in foreground. Small one story cabin with screened porch on left, extension on right. Perhaps related to 997-46-208
9028Somesville Library Lawn
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Unknown
  • c 1950s - c1960s
Description:
Gathering of people, children and adults on Somesville Library lawn. Man on right stands on rock with arms folded. At left girl holds small American flag with back to camera. Behind girl are hands holding pamphlet. In background is historic Abraham Somes III house. Mt Desert School bus in front of house. Woman on left in middle ground holds papers, man to right holds movie camera.
9035Lightbouse at Burnt Coat Harbor
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1965
Description:
Lighthouse at Burnt Coat Harbor.
9157Unknown Boy (50s or 60s?)
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • Other, Portrait
  • Unknown
  • 1950s-1960s
Description:
Unknown Boy age 13-20. Short lightish hair parted on side and combed to right. Wears light colored shirt buttoned up front with top button undone. Looking to left. Creases in photo.
9458LaRue's Dog Bumble
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1963
Description:
4 X 4.5 black and white photograph mounted on an index card of a black and white border collie lying on the grass facing the camera. Markings on back: 1963 -- Bumble - One of LaRue's dogs.
9500Collie on Lawn
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
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.
9501Resting Spaniel
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1962
Description:
4 X 4 black and white photograph of a black and white spaniel lying on its side on a braided rug. Her nose is resting on a tennis shoe and a bone is on floor in front of that. Dog belongs to LaRue Spiker.
9502Collie in a Field
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
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.
9503Cat and Dog
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
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.
9504Spanie with a Bone
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Pets
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1960 c.
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.