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You searched for: Object ID: is not empty✖Date: 1960s✖Subject: Other✖Type: Document✖Type: Correspondence✖
Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
16418Letter Pertaining to Identity of Harriet S. Somes
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Aime Tyne
  • 1968
Letter Pertaining to Identity of Harriet S. Somes
Item:
  • 16418   
Object ID:
  • 011.FIC.29.59
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
Creator:
  • Aime Tyne
Collection:
  • Somes Genealogy
Date:
  • 1968
Description:
Letter to Ms. Sanderson questioning the identity of Harriet S. Somes and her relationship to Adelma Somes.
14776Letter from Sanderson to the MDI Historical Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Donation
  • Other, Houses
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
  • Virginia Somes Sanderson
  • 1967
Letter from Sanderson to the MDI Historical Society
Item:
  • 14776   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.007
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Donation
  • Other, Houses
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Other, Museums
Creator:
  • Virginia Somes Sanderson
Collection:
  • MDI Historical Society
Date:
  • 1967
Description:
Letter and draft from Sanderson offering to donate her Somesville home to the Mount Desert Island Historical Society for use as a museum.
1501Congratulations to Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Gott's Island
  • 1962
Congratulations to Spiker
Item:
  • 1501   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1123.a-h
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Gott's Island
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1962
Description:
5 handwritten letters of congratulations on taking over editorship Letter frorm Nancy Greenough (Mrs. Alfred) congratulating on Bar Harbor Times Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.4, **1317, **1319, **1320, **1321, **1322, **1323
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
9364Information about Louis Agassiz
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Green Mountain Railway
  • 1960
Information about Louis Agassiz
Item:
  • 9364   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1136.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Green Mountain Railway
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1960
Description:
Letter from Mrs. W. H. Ballard, Ruth Ballard who has knowledge of location of pictures, furnishings of Louis Agassiz . Also letter (not scanned by E. Sohier Welch who enjoyed article by LaRue Spiker and tells LaRue that he helped put the iron bars supporting a wood structure there (Greeen Mt Railroad?) Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.18, **1310, **1311
9363Credit for pics
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, magazine article
  • 1961
Credit for pics
Item:
  • 9363   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1137
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, magazine article
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Spiker is going to use pictures from Fish and Wildlife for her article in Frontiers Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.023.19, **1313
9359Letter to Coast and Geodetic Survey
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Coast Guard
  • Other, Geodetic survey
  • 1961
Letter to Coast and Geodetic Survey
Item:
  • 9359   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1140
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Coast Guard
  • Other, Geodetic survey
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Letter requesting to spend time with a geodetic survey crew to create an article Previously archived as 012.FIC.023.22, **1314,
9355Bibles in the School
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bibles
  • 1963?
Bibles in the School
Item:
  • 9355   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1143
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bibles
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1963?
Description:
Letter from Mary Ellen Chase who worked at Smith College protesting loss of reading of the Bible in the public schools. Perhaps Spiker supported the Supreme Court decision eliminating reading Bible in school. Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.02
9354Letter from Hobart Reed
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • 1963
Letter from Hobart Reed
Item:
  • 9354   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1144.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1963
Description:
Letter praising Spiker's work (scanned) and response (not scanned) of Spiker thanking him for praising her work. Reed is native, former resident of Tremont. He suggests a column hobartreed.pdf Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.03, **1324
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
9352Letters sorry Spiker is resigning
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Resignation from office
  • 1964
Letters sorry Spiker is resigning
Item:
  • 9352   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1146.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Editor
  • Other, Resignation from office
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1964
Description:
Two letters expressing regret that Spiker is resigning as editor of Bar Harbor Times 1 letter of 2 scanned Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.05, **1330
9351Enjoyed Spiker's writing
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Writing
  • 1964
Enjoyed Spiker's writing
Item:
  • 9351   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1147.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor Times
  • Other, Writing
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1964
Description:
2 letters expressing praise for LaRue Spiker's writing, photographs, book reviews. One suggests some errors in book review Previously archived as 012.FIC.042.06, **1333, **1329
9350Stories to be published in newspapers
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Freelance writing
  • Other, Writing
  • 1965
Stories to be published in newspapers
Item:
  • 9350   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1148.a-f
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Freelance writing
  • Other, Writing
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1965
Description:
Spiker suggesting possible stories to newspapers and magazine, Portland Press Telegram (stories related to MDI, park, 80 year old woman who works in fish factory, Robert Patteson, Ellsworth, Blue Hill) Pays 30 cents and in for features, $3. a picture, $5 sunday picture; Living Wilderness magazine ("Halfway Land"), Kiwanis Magazine (lobster industry), New Republic (story on Rep Dickey-disrespectful behavior by Congress, reverse side of copy, writes to Sen Hathaway) Only 1 page scanned wantstories.pdf Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.042.07, **1335, **1336, **1337, **1338, **1339, **1340 [show more]
9347Women's Suffrage in Maine
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Automobiles, antique
  • Other, Cars, antique
  • Other, Clam digger
  • Other, Jonesport
  • Other, League of Women Voters
  • Other, Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage of Women
  • Other, Maine Digest
  • Other, Rockland
  • Other, Suffrage
  • Other, Voting
  • Other, Woman Suffrage Association
  • Other, Women's rights
  • 1969
Women's Suffrage in Maine
Item:
  • 9347   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1151.a-c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Automobiles, antique
  • Other, Cars, antique
  • Other, Clam digger
  • Other, Jonesport
  • Other, League of Women Voters
  • Other, Maine Association Opposed to Suffrage of Women
  • Other, Maine Digest
  • Other, Rockland
  • Other, Suffrage
  • Other, Voting
  • Other, Woman Suffrage Association
  • Other, Women's rights
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1969
Description:
Correspondence with Tim Wetterlow of the Maine Digest. One appears to be a letter regarding writing pieces on a Jonesport clam digger, William Alley; Phillips Lord; Dick Payne. The other letter is regarding her manuscript that is attached on women's suffrage. Correspondence indicates she is looking for relevant pictures. Manuscript uses Maine Woman Suffrage Association. Should it be Women's. Discusses key figures in suffrage movement but no mention of individuals on MDI Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.042.10, **1343 [show more]
9346Letter from Phil in support of Spiker re communism
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Communism
  • Other, Vietnam
  • 1969
Letter from Phil in support of Spiker re communism
Item:
  • 9346   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1152
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Communism
  • Other, Vietnam
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1969
Description:
Hand written letter, 18 Jul 1969. Supports Spiker as writing the facts in articles that have been labeled as helping Communists . Identifies a letter to the editor (?) "Spiker's Letter Would Just Help the Commies." Identifies Hyten and Higginbotham as being against her opinions, facts. Writer was in Vietnam in the Army. States he? had an article in the Bar Harbor Times (anti-Vietnam?) Mentions an article in Times by Robert Ho. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.042.11, **1344 [show more]
9209Letter to LaRue Spiker from Congressman William Hathaway and Attached Chart
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Loans
  • Other, State government
  • William D. Hathaway, U.S. Congressman
  • 2/25/1969
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Congressman William Hathaway and Attached Chart
Item:
  • 9209   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1607.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Loans
  • Other, State government
Creator:
  • William D. Hathaway, U.S. Congressman
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 2/25/1969
Description:
Letter from Representative William Hathaway to LaRue Spiker referencing previous correspondence and enclosing requested information. Attached is a chart entitled: "Loans Approved - State of Maine". Data is for years 1964-1968. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.2
9211Letter and Charts Regarding Grants, Subsidies and Loans from USDA to State of Maine
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, Financial disclosure
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • Other, Maine
  • John R. McGuire, Acting Chief, USDA Forest Service
  • 2/24/1969
Letter and Charts Regarding Grants, Subsidies and Loans from USDA to State of Maine
Item:
  • 9211   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1581.a-c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, Financial disclosure
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • Other, Maine
Creator:
  • John R. McGuire, Acting Chief, USDA Forest Service
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 2/24/1969
Description:
Items collected by LaRue Spiker, probably in preparatin for an article. Items pertain to grants, subsidies and loans made by Dept. of Agriculture to State of Maine for forestry and forest products industries. Included items: 1) Letter from John McGuire to Honorable William D. Hathaway detailing such grants. 2) Chart of fiscal apportionments to Maine under Commercial Fisheries Research and Development Act and the Anadromous Fish Act 3) Chart of producer payments distribution for 1967 from USDA Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service 4) Chart of loans and grants to Maine from 1964 to 1968 from USDA Farmers Home Administration Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.061.2 [show more]
9203Letter to LaRue Spiker Regarding Planned Article and Enclosed S.Wood Article
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Other, Storytelling
  • Suzanne Wood
  • 7/19/1961
Letter to LaRue Spiker Regarding Planned Article and Enclosed S.Wood Article
Item:
  • 9203   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1590.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Mount Desert
  • Other, Storytelling
Creator:
  • Suzanne Wood
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 7/19/1961
Description:
One page typewritten letter and enclosed three page mimeographed article by Wood pertaining to article which Spiker planned to write regarding a storytelling program in Mt. Desert schools. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.064.1
9263Certificate of Social Insurance Award and Lawyer's Bill
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Lawyers
  • Other, Social security
  • Social Security Administration
  • 10/27/1969
Certificate of Social Insurance Award and Lawyer's Bill
Item:
  • 9263   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1596
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Lawyers
  • Other, Social security
Creator:
  • Social Security Administration
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 10/27/1969
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
18697Letter to Mrs. Alfred Greenough from Mt. Desert Library Society
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Somesville Library
  • June 1, 1969
Letter to Mrs. Alfred Greenough from Mt. Desert Library Society
Item:
  • 18697   
Object ID:
  • 001-118.9.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Somesville Library
Collection:
  • Donald Smith
Date:
  • June 1, 1969
Description:
Letter from the Executive Board to potential donners outlining the history of the current library and the need for donations to build the new library.
18657Letter from Everett F. Greaton to LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • Jenuary 3, 1962
Letter from Everett F. Greaton to LaRue Spiker
Item:
  • 18657   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3423
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • Jenuary 3, 1962
Description:
Letter from Everett F. Greaton to LaRue Spiker sent with the photographs she requested.
18649Letter from LaRue Spiker to Minnesota State Development and Recreation Commission
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • January 25, 1962
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Minnesota State Development and Recreation Commission
Item:
  • 18649   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3425
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • January 25, 1962
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Minnesota State Development and Recreation Commission St. Paul, Minnesota requesting information current lumbering and iron mines, and to get and use various photos to accompany an article she is writing.
18647Letter from LaRue Spiker to Chuck
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • January 25, 1962
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Chuck
Item:
  • 18647   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3426
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • January 25, 1962
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker to Chuck (no last name) saying she is interested in writing his proposed article on the New England. She is currently working on both the Paul Bunyan and the St. Louis article for him.
18646Letter from LaRue Spiker to the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • January 25, 1962
Letter from LaRue Spiker to the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
Item:
  • 18646   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.3427
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Writers
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • January 25, 1962
Description:
Letter from LaRue Spiker to the Office of the Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri requesting information on tourist attractions, industrial and business development recently, and urban improvements. She also asks for photographs to use in the accompanying article.
17394Glasgow, Margaret to Spiker, LaRue
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Publications
  • 10/22/1964
Glasgow, Margaret to Spiker, LaRue
Item:
  • 17394   
Object ID:
  • **1333
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Publications
Date:
  • 10/22/1964
Description:
Letter to LaRue Spiker from Margaret Glasgow in reference to Bar Harbor Times articles.