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1527The Formation of the Union
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, United States
  • D.C. : National Museum Archives
  • 1970.
1530Mount Desert: the Early French visits
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Savage, Charles
  • 1973
Description:
Reprint of work published in 1954 in honor of the 350th anniversary of Champlain's discovery and naming of Mount Desert Island; this anniversary celebration included a dinner with menus in both English and French. The current work is in celebration of the 400th anniversary and reprings the menu, drawings, and other highlights.
1790Maine 150th Anniversary License Plate (1820-1970)
  • Object, License Plate
  • Other, License plates
  • 1970
Description:
Green plastic license plate commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Maine 1820 - 1970. White image of Maine
2502A Pioneer Family: The Richardsons of Mount Desert
  • Publication, Literary, History
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, Marriage
  • Hamblen, Charles F
  • 1976
Description:
Portion of Maine Historical Society Prize Essay, 1976, pertaining to 1770 incident between crew member of a Royal Navy ship and a local Bunker young woman.
2504English Origin of Morris Somes of Gloucester, Mass
  • Document, Chart, Family Tree
  • Other, Biography
  • John B Threlfall
  • January, 1977
Description:
Photocopy of article in "American Genealogist", Vol.53, No.1, January, 1977. Article is on Morris Somes who emigrated from England to settle in Gloucester, Mass.
2511The Economic Development Committee
  • Document, Testimonial
  • Other, Miscellaneous
  • Other, Politics
  • Other, Women's History
  • 9/29/1977
Description:
Statement by LaRue Spiker, detailing the 1977 plans of the Economic Development Committee of the MDI League of Women Voters, and further adjustments needed.
2592Bicentennail Notes
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Buildings
  • 3/11/1976
Description:
History of The Old Stone Barn at the crossroads of the Crooked road and Norway Drive and surrounding area.
2650Newsclippong: "Bar Harbor Times has New Owner"
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Industry
  • 1979
Description:
Ellsworth American “Bar Harbor Times has New Owner” by LaRue Spiker April 26, 1979. Previously accessioned as **0855, Object Id 012.FIC.043.9
2681Ellsworth American excerpt dated June 13, 1974
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Pemetic High School
  • 1974
Description:
This is a one page excerpt from the June 13, 1974 issue of The Ellsworth American. There is an article by LaRue Spiker covering the Pemetic Reunion Gala which boasted 500 people attending.
2706Seal Cove Mill
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Industry
  • Other, Mills
  • 4/20/1972
Description:
Ellsworth American . Photograph of Seal Cove Mill c 1909 captioned, “The Old Mill.”
2744Carrying on a Family Tradition
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Blacksmithing
  • Other, Cherryfield
  • Mel Allen writing for Maine Sunday Telegram
  • 10/10/1976
Description:
Two page article on the life and career of Cherryfield blacksmith, George Ricker, and his successor in the family business, George Brace. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.3
2754Poetry Relieves Drudgery of the Fishing Life
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Poets
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • July, 1977
Description:
One page article with photograph featuring the poetry writing of Katherine Higgins of Southwest Harbor. When not working with her husband in the fishing industry, she has written and published poetry. One poem of Higgins' accompanies the article. Previously achived as object id 012.Fic.047.20
2755Boy Publisher Keeps Sports Fans in the Know
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Recreation, Sports
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 1978
Description:
Single page article with photograph featuring Jay Ramsdell, 13-year-old sports reporter. Jay wrote and edited a bimonthly newsletter on major sports teams and began a New England Patriots fan club. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.2
2757An Old-Time Sawmill Still Operates in Somesville
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Saw mill
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 12/26/1974
Description:
One page article with photographs describing the sawmill established by Blaine Haynes near Somesville. Haynes worked with sons Steven and Terry milling logs for local customers. Previously archived as object Id 012.fic.047.18
2758New Bronze Foundry Brings Back an Ancient Art
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bronze industry
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 4/14/1977
Description:
Two copies of one page article with photographs describing the bronze foundry work of Winston Ellis. Ellis established a foundry in West Tremont. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.17
2759Macrame and Rug-Hooking Found To Be Excellent Tension-Easers
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Macrame
  • Other, Rugs
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 3/14/1974
Description:
One page article with photographs highlighting the craft work in macrame and rug hooking done by retired worker, Earl Carter, of Seal Harbor. His work was being displayed at Cranberry Inn, Northeast Harbor. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.16
2762Life- Life-Style Switch Turns Into Intriguing Adventure
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Oceanarium
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 1/14/1973
Description:
One page article with photographs profiling David and Audrey Mills and their establishment of an oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.13
2764The Jordans: 300 Years with NET
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, New England Telephone Company
  • Ellsworth American
  • 5/12/1977
Description:
One page article with photographs describing the work of the Jordan family of Ellsworth for New England Telephone Company. Family members have cumulatively worked 300 years for this company in a range of positions. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.11
2767The Mansions of Mt. Desert and Bar Harbor; The Golden Era
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Ban-y-Burn
  • Other, Breeze
  • Other, Chatwold
  • Other, Cleftstone
  • Other, Eden Hall
  • Other, Ergonos
  • Other, Estates
  • Other, Eyrie
  • Other, Fabian Cottage
  • Other, Field
  • Other, Highfield
  • Other, Jacob's Well
  • Other, LaRochelle
  • Other, Redwood
  • Other, Rosserne
  • Other, Sonogee
  • Other, Stoneledge
  • Other, Swiss Chalet
  • Other, Thirlstone
  • Other, Ullakana
  • Other, Wadsworth Cottage
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth Anerican
  • 1974
Description:
Two photo essays, each one page long, with photographs and descriptions of estates built during the "Golden Era" of Mt. Desert Island during the last decade of the 19th century. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.6
2769They Live in Home of Tomorrow Today
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Engineering & construction
  • Other, Houses
  • Other, Solar energy
  • Other, Wind power
  • La Rue Spiker writing for Maine Sunday Telegram
  • 05/11/1975
Description:
One page article with photographs describing new"self-contained" house in Bar Harbor. Home of Nora and Richard Davis depended on solar and wind power. House designer was Ernest McMullen. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.4
2771Where There's Wind There's A Way . . .
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Windmills
  • 09/1/1977
Description:
Photograph with description of windmill which had pumped spring water to the village of Southwest Harbor. Photograph was taken around the turn of the 20th century. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.2
2779. . . A Walk Along the Winter Shore - Wild, Quiet, Strange . . .
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, Coast
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 3/8/1973
Description:
Photo essay of winter scenes on Mt. Desert Island. Two copies, including one mounted copy.
2780Wide Range of Services Available in MDI Libraries
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Libraries
  • LaRue Spiker Writing for The Ellsworth American
  • 2/8/1973
Description:
Article surveying services available in the libraries of Mt. Desert Island. Article includes photographs of Bernard Library, library scenes and patrons. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.043.2
2788The Oceanarium is an Ideal Place to Learn About the Environment
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Oceanarium
  • Ellsworth American
  • 6/6/1974
Description:
Article with photographs describing the Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor, its origin and program. Peviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.10
2790Old Dolls & Toys Time
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Doll museum
  • John R. Wiggins, writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 5/6/1971
Description:
Article, illustrated with photographs, describing the doll collection and Ellsworth Doll Museum being established by Helen Dickinson. previously archived as object id 012.FIC.040.9