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9344Writer's Digest Award
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writing
  • 1971
Writer's Digest Award
Item:
  • 9344   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1154
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Writing
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Letter from Writer's Digest awarding prize for manuscript, "Hang Him Higher than Human" Prizes not attached Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.13, **1345
9353Weiss letter
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Freelance writing
  • Other, Writing
  • 1964
Weiss letter
Item:
  • 9353   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1145
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Freelance writing
  • Other, Writing
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1964
Description:
Letter to Marvin Weiss. LaRue Spiker's inquiry to do freelance work relating to MDI area. Part of the typed letter is illegible Weissp2.pdf Previously archieved as 012.FIC.042.04, **1323
3902Village Improvement Society, Somesville
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Village Improvement Society
Village Improvement Society, Somesville
Item:
  • 3902   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.158.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Village Improvement Society
Description:
Letters from students and teachers thanking for money for film; from Mr. Manter of the Somesville and Mount Desert Larger Parish for money to buy record player, fromo Ezra and Myra Richardson for $100.00 check, from Pilgrim Fellowship for repair and tuning of piano at firehouse, dance records, and a blackboard
9341Trip narration letter
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, National Wildlife Refuges
  • 1985
Trip narration letter
Item:
  • 9341   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1157
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, National Wildlife Refuges
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1985
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]
9375Thank you to Buchinger from Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Atomic bombs
  • Other, Petitions
  • 1950
Thank you to Buchinger from Spiker
Item:
  • 9375   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1114
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Atomic bombs
  • Other, Petitions
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1950
Description:
Letter from Spiker thanking Buchinger for his support of her efforts and Miss Klass' efforts to support the Stockholm petition against war and atomic bombs (2 copies) Previously archived as object Id: 012.FIC.015.7 and **1271
16616Tax Warrant
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Taxes
  • 1795
Tax Warrant
Item:
  • 16616   
Object ID:
  • 001.162.4
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Taxes
Date:
  • 1795
Description:
Letter from David Wasgatt and Nathaniel Barnett to constable and collector of town of Mt. Desert requiring him to levy and collect taxes.
9365Spiker letter to Drinker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Conservation of natural resources
  • Other, magazine article
  • 1961
Spiker letter to Drinker
Item:
  • 9365   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1135
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Conservation of natural resources
  • Other, magazine article
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Spiker is sending pictures to Miss Mary Drinker, Editor of Frontiers related to her article on Patuxent Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.17
17389Spiker, LaRue to Weiss, Marvin
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Miscellaneous
  • 4/22/1964
Spiker, LaRue to Weiss, Marvin
Item:
  • 17389   
Object ID:
  • **1328
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Miscellaneous
Date:
  • 4/22/1964
Description:
Letter to Marvin Weiss from LaRue Spiker offering to do freelance writing. 2 pages.
17412Spiker, LaRue to Gilbert, Louise
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Miscellaneous
  • 1/20/1986
Spiker, LaRue to Gilbert, Louise
Item:
  • 17412   
Object ID:
  • **1353
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Miscellaneous
Date:
  • 1/20/1986
Description:
Letter to Louise Gilbert from LaRue Spiker reporting on her trip to Texas. 2 pages.
9269Spiker, LaRue to Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Legislation
  • Other, Wetlands
  • 4/1/1981
Spiker, LaRue to Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Item:
  • 9269   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1181
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Legislation
  • Other, Wetlands
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 4/1/1981
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
17364Spiker, LaRue
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Civil Rights
  • Other, Politics
Spiker, LaRue
Item:
  • 17364   
Object ID:
  • **1296
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Civil Rights
  • Other, Politics
Description:
Second page of Letter (unknown addressee) from LaRue Spiker. In reference to Guardians of the Gods, a non-fiction work which LaRue Spiker is considering writing.
14673Southern Illinois University Press correspondence
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Fiction
  • Other, Publishers
  • 1956
Southern Illinois University Press correspondence
Item:
  • 14673   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1128.a-d
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Fiction
  • Other, Publishers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1956
Description:
3 letters Howard Long , Vernon Sternberg,LaRue Spiker(pdf) and Southern Ill University Press Catalog 1956 (doesn't have a book by LaRue) Correspondence regarding possible publication of historical novel , Elijah, discouraging her that this university press doesn't publish works of fiction Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.9, **1297
9343Southern environmental reporting trip1
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Cajuns
  • Other, Reporting
  • Other, Writing
  • 1985 ?
Southern environmental reporting trip1
Item:
  • 9343   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1155
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Cajuns
  • Other, Reporting
  • Other, Writing
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1985 ?
Description:
Undated letter to ? Starts letters Dear_ Appears to be in or just been in Kountze, Texas at Big Thicket National Preserve. Discusses Cajun Country. Needs to write a column for the Bar Harbor Times. Going to Rockport, Texas handwrittennote.jpg (2 p) Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.14, **1351
9372Request for assistance from Jack Cameron
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Publishers
  • 1956
Request for assistance from Jack Cameron
Item:
  • 9372   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1129
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Books
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Publishers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1956
Description:
Request for tech assistance editing book on Elijah Joy on Dec 5, 1956 from LaRue Spiker to Jack Cameron of Cameron Associates in New York. Had been rejected by Rinehart Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.10, **1299
9366Recollections of Lurvey's by Mildred S. Masterman
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Lurvey Buring Ground
  • Other, Lurvey Spring
  • 1950
Recollections of Lurvey's by Mildred S. Masterman
Item:
  • 9366   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1134
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Lurvey Buring Ground
  • Other, Lurvey Spring
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1950
Description:
Letter from Mildred S Masterman, formerly of Northeast Harbor. She is a Lurvey She knows Beatrice Kelley, John Carrol's (sp) youngest sister. Mentions Enoch Lurvey. Lurvey Burying ground Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.16, **1309
1259Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Pumphrey, Ralph E.
  • 1950-07-28
Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950
Item:
  • 1259   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Creator:
  • Pumphrey, Ralph E.
Date:
  • 1950-07-28
Place:
  • Indianapolis IN
Description:
Ralph E. Pumphrey writes regarding a letter LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas sent to the Council of Social Agencies. Pumphrey believes Spiker ignored the established legal channels in appealing her case by distributing a public statement. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Harold B. Tharp, Mrs. Boyd I. Miller, Carl R. Dortch, Mrs. Marvin E. Curle, Sidney Cahn, Michael F. McCaffrey, Philip Adler Jr., Lionel F. Artis, Murray A. Auerbach, Irene C. Boughton, Volney M. Brown, Agnes Connor, Mrs. Frank H. Fairchild, Russell W. Galloway, Mrs. John K. Goodwin, Henry M. Graham, Mrs. Walter S. Greenough, Mary Houk, Robert E. Jewett, Gerald F. Kempf, Bertha Leming, Mrs. Montgomery S. Lewis, Mrs. Colby E. Moody, Mrs. John M. Moore, Joseph E. Palmer, Edwin G. Plum, James Shaw, Thomas M. Tobin [show more]
5504Quarry Letter from A. A. Murphy of Sound Me to A. H. Ash of Bar Harbor regarding the sale of a quarry, 1889
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, History - Hall Quarry
  • Other, History - Sound
  • 11/29/1889
Quarry Letter from A. A. Murphy of Sound Me to A. H. Ash of Bar Harbor regarding the sale of a quarry, 1889
Item:
  • 5504   
Object ID:
  • 001-130-2123
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
  • Other, History - Hall Quarry
  • Other, History - Sound
Date:
  • 11/29/1889
Description:
1889 letter from A. A. Murphy of Sound Me to A. H. Ash of Bar Harbor regarding the sale of a quarry . Hand written Envelope includes two 1 cent stamps and is stamped by both Sound and Bar Harbor post offices
12130Possible cancellation of A class race
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, A-class boats
  • Other, Luders
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat, Sloop
  • 1960
Possible cancellation of A class race
Item:
  • 12130   
Object ID:
  • 007.139
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, A-class boats
  • Other, Luders
  • Vessels, Boat, Sailboat, Sloop
Collection:
  • Anne and Ted Welles Collection
Date:
  • 1960
Description:
letter regarding possible cancellation of A class races in Aug.1960 Previoulsy accessioned as 007.139
17338Plummer, Benjamin M. to Somes, John W.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • 12/12/1900
Plummer, Benjamin M. to Somes, John W.
Item:
  • 17338   
Object ID:
  • **1124
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
Date:
  • 12/12/1900
Description:
Telegram to John W. Somes from Benjamin Plummer of Main Belting Company of Philadelphia. Regarding enclosed check.
16617Overseers of the Poor
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Paupers
  • Other, Poor persons
Overseers of the Poor
Item:
  • 16617   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Paupers
  • Other, Poor persons
Description:
Letters (1864, 1865) from John Somes and John Noyes to overseers of the poor in Palmyra, Georgetown, Harrington, requesting that these towns take their "paupers" back and defray the costs which "have already arisen." Letter to T.S. Somes re ceremony that may have been invalid, noting that he can "make Robinson take care of her if he is responsible." Request to Mr. Hamor for bread from Jacob Lunt Letter (1868) from Parker Bridge of Swans Island concerning a boy living with him whom he can no longer care for and whose mother he has written to come and get him. Includes records of bonds and accounts. [show more]
17374Nelson, A.L. to Spiker, LaRue
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Environment
  • 7/16/1959
Nelson, A.L. to Spiker, LaRue
Item:
  • 17374   
Object ID:
  • **1306
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Environment
Date:
  • 7/16/1959
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from A.L. Nelson, director of the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge in reference to Spiker’s article on the Refuge.
12370Mt. Desert Bridge Correspondence
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Mt. Desert Bridge Correspondence
Item:
  • 12370   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.10.a-jj
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bridges
  • Other, Mount Desert Bridge Corporation
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
Collection:
  • Mount Desert Bridge Company
Description:
Proxies for 1900 annual meeting: appointment of K.K. Thompson by A.P. Niswell; Henrietta T. Nickles; J.E. Thompson; Edward Lurvey; D.S. Foster; A.S. Scott; Sarah F. Thompson; Virginia C. Thompson. Letter to Mr. Somes, President of Board of Directors of the Mount Desert Bridge Corp. from E.M. Hamor re record-keeping. Telegram to Mr. John W. Somes from Benjamin Plummer of Main Belting Co. of Philadelphia re sending check. Letter from Whitcomb, Hayes and Co. of Ellsworth accompanying check for damages to bridge by Tug "Little Round Top" Letter from Whitcomb, Hayes and Co. of Ellsworth to John W. Somes regarding descrepancy in amount of check for bridge damage. Letter from Reuben of Trenton to Mr. Somes re shingles and [bord] purchased. Financial statement for Mount Desert Bridge Co. On reverse a list of Board Members: John W. Somes, President; E. M. Hamor, Treasurer; Mrs. A.C. Thompson, Treasurer; C.A. Thompson, agent; T.S. Somes, Mount Desert; John J. Somes, Mt. Desert; E.M. Hamor, West Eden; John L. Thompson, Providence, R.I., Mrs. A.C. Thompson, Trenton. Letter from John A. Peters, lawyer of Ellsworth, to John W. Somes regarding a claim by H.L. Baker of Boston for injury to a yacht on July 19, 1909 having been informed by Mr. Deasy of possible suit. Letter from H.L. Baker to Deasy and Lynam of Bar Harbor re circumstances leading to claim for damages to his boat. Letter from Deasy and Lynam of Bar Harbor to John A. Peters re claim of damage to boat of H.L. Baker. Includes note to Deasy and Lynam from H.L. Baker asking for settlement; notes that case was thrown out of court. Letter from John A. Peters to John W. Somes re H.L. Baker's claim of damage to his boat. Envelope addressed to John W. Somes from C.A. Thompson which contans bill for lumber. Notice to the proprietors of the Mount Desert Bridge Corp. of the annual meeting on second Mon. of July by John J. Somes. Letter from F.S. Thompson, President and Manager of Beaver Belting Co. of Chicago to John W. Somes requesting transfer of stock to D. Shephard Thompson in accordance of the will of Josephine Thompson. Balance of letter is friendly remembrance of friends and Mt. Desert childhood. Appointment of J.A. Somes as proxy by Blanche Somes Colwell, and by J.S. Heath. Notice of 1914 annual meeting by Abraham J. Somes, clerk of Boston. Letter to Paul D. Sargeant, Chief Engineer, State Highway Commission, Augusta, Maine, from Chas. L. Shand of Bar Harbor expressing concern about poor condition of bridge at Mt. Desert Narrows and urging actions to replace. Letter to C.H. Gilman from Mt. Desert Bridge Engineer regarding enclosed sketch of lighting for drawbridge. Copy. Letter to L.B. Googins from Mt. Desert Bridge Engineer regarding materials for bridge and using stone from old bridge. Copy. Letter to Attorney Carl H. Gilman from R.D. Ewell of Marine Manufacturing and Supply Co., New Brunswick, NJ, re prices on lamps for steel swing drawbridge. Letter to Carl H. Gilman from Winthrop Slade, general superintendent of the Boston Bridge Works, re installation of Mt. Desert Narrows Bridge. Letter to State Hwy. Commission from Melville Allen, chairman, office of County Commissioners, Hancock Co., requesting information regarding progress on the Mt. Desert Narrows Bridge. Letter to Chas. L. Shand, Chariman, Trustees Mount Desert Districk from Chief Engineer re matters of the bridge which are in hands of attorney general. Letter to/from A.C.T. to Mr. Somes re amount and option to Mr. D.S. Foster. Letter to L.B. Jones, bridge engineer, from Carl H. Gilman, inspector of State Highway Commission re wires crossing bridge. Letter to L.B. Jones, bridge engineer, from Carl H. Gilman, inspector of State highway commission staging progress on material for earth core approaches. Mrs. Annie E. Thompson, owner of the property north of the bridge, agreed to sell fill material. Letter to C.N. Thompson of Cyr Brothers Co. from the bridge inspector re rental property of Annie E. Thompson to the north of the Mt. Desert Bridge. Also discusses hay harvesting rights. [show more]
14072Mt. Desert Bridge Co.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bridge construction
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • 1836
Mt. Desert Bridge Co.
Item:
  • 14072   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.9.a-ii
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bridge construction
  • Other, Mount Desert
Collection:
  • Mount Desert Bridge Company
Date:
  • 1836
Description:
Handwritten documents: 1. Contract to build bridge across Mt. Desert Narrows, 1836 2. Survey of Mt. Desert Narrows, 1836 3. Letter complaining about bridge corporation 4. Proposal to build toll house. 5. Bond--contractor to build bridge 6. Other letters related to declaring dividend, concern about tolls by mail carriers, ministers 7. 1850 bill for repair. 8. Dividend Payment for John Somes
1260Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Hunt, Maurice O.
  • 1950-07-11
Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950
Item:
  • 1260   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Creator:
  • Hunt, Maurice O.
Date:
  • 1950-07-11
Place:
  • Indianapolis IN
Description:
Maurice O. Hunt of the Indiana State Department of Public Welfare writes to notify LaRue Spiker that she has been suspended without pay for aiding and abetting the work of the Civil Rights Congress and creating discord within the department. A Personnel Transaction form is included with the letter. People Mentioned: T. A. Gottschalk, Leo M. Kinman, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hitz, Fred Hoke, W. Edward Sweigart, Louise Griffin
17416Marshall, Elsie to Spiker, LaRue
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Utilities
  • 12/7/1976
Marshall, Elsie to Spiker, LaRue
Item:
  • 17416   
Object ID:
  • **1362
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Utilities
Date:
  • 12/7/1976
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Elsie Marshall in reference to the Southwest Harbor Water Company.