Description: Article describes how Vahsling Inc. have been charged with creating a public nuisance by allowing effluence to contaminate the Prestile Stream. Previously accessioned as **1774, object Id **1774, 012.FIC.061.1
Various Newspapers and Publications and LaRue Spiker
Collection:
LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
2/1/1969
Description: Collection of articles and notes on environmental topics used by journalist LaRue Spiker. Newspaper clipping from 2/1/69 entitled "No Air Pollution, Urban Sprawl Boost to Economic Development" about the research being conducted at the University of Maine research station. Talks about current research topic focusing on the environment and urban development and the more traditional research being conducted. Previously archived as object id 012.Fic.061.1 [show more]
Description: 1. Articles about demise of Kimball House (1966). 2. Article, "Summer Hotel Work Good Experience For Girls." (no source, no date) 3. Photo. of Kimball House Hotel.
Description: Six page newsletter of the Natural Resources Council of Maine which includes an article on p.3 regarding proposed aluminum smelter on the Maine coast near Ellsworth. This proposal eventually became associated with the company TEPCO. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.9
Maine Department of Economic Development Commissioner James K. Keefe
Collection:
LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
1/21/1969
Description: Letter from Kenneth P. MacLeod to LaRue Spiker about the volume of letters recieved in connection with the new environmental bills enacted in the State of Maine. Statements of Governor Kenneth Curtis and Economic Development Commissioner James Keefe made at meeting in Trenton. The meeting was to discuss the possible development of an atomic power plant and aluminum reduction facility by TEPCO ans its environmental implications. Transmittal letter is also included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.1 Letter from Kenneth P. MCleod previously accessioned as **1671, object ID **1671 [show more]
Description: Article on two pages quoting Trenton selectman than an announcement was planned as to industrial development on the Union River. The proposed development was construction of aluminum plant. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.055.3
Description: Article on two pages reporting on a meeting of citizens to discuss the proposed industrial development by TEPCO in Trenton. Photos of Doug Smith and Frank Walker included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.4
Description: Multiple newspaper articles, editorials, letters to the editor and advertisements regarding TEPCO proposed industrial development in Trenton. Development was to include a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.5 WDEA Replays Entire Hearing previously accessioned as **1690, object id **1690
Description: Multiple clippings from newspapers and newsletters, all pertaining to various political topics such as highways, taxation, distribution of wealth, etc. Items may have been saved in preparation for articles Spiker was writing. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.057.3
Description: Three sets of notes, one typed and two handwritten, pertaining to Maine industry, possibly in preparation for an article Spiker was writing. Notes include 1) reprint of article from the "Wall Street Journal", 2) Notes on Industrial bonds, and 3) Report on Maine industries by Governor Kenneth M. Curtis. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.058.3
Description: Single page folded Annual Report of the Maine Recreation Authority and a 16 page booklet, unstapled, explaining the program and legal authority for the organization to fund construction and expansion of recreational facilities in Maine. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.058.6
Description: Ten page typewritten Federation of Homemakers Mid-winter newsletter dated February, 1969, discussing a variety of environmental and safety issues. 10 typed pages Topics discussed: Hr 1180 legislation ammendment to include a definiton of Food Supliment Bill to establish a National Commission on Public Health Hassards Contribution request to help fund the laywer for the Environmental Defense fund Dr. Richard Welch study on the effects of DDT Bill to ban the use of DDT Thomas Kimball request for the stoppage of persistant pesticides Francis Silver on the hazards of lead in gasoline Ultra-Brite toothpase issues hazards of smoking Permit for organic orange growers in Florida. Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.3 [show more]
Description: Mansions on Mount Desert in the Eighties This is a eleven photographs cut from newspapers of mansions on Mount Desert Island. Photographed mansions include; Swiss Chalet, Egonos, Fabian Cottage, LaRochelle, Rosserne, Stoneledge, Redwood, Ullakana, The Breeze, Sonogee, Wadsworth Cottage, The Turrets. Previously archived as 011.FIC.54.2
Description: Article about bicentennial tea events; how many people attended, who served the tea, and the entertainment for the event. Previously archived as 011.FIC.58.1
Description: Article about the Mount Desert Island Historcal Society Annual meeting and the stories which were told by long time residents of the Island. Information presented went as far back as 1899. From the Bar Harbor Times August 26, 1965
Description: Recognition Service for early settlers. Service to observe 100th anniversary of the Church. Allen Fernald will give 15 minute organ recital, anthem by bicentenial choir, Rev. Horace Leavitt will lead prayer, Northeast Harbor High School band will play, Bangor Daily news 7/20/1961 Previously archived as 011.FIC.66.5
Description: Article and poem about the town of Mount Desert rejecting the allowing of cars within the town limits. Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.8
Description: Grinding ice sheet molds MDI geography. The articles deal with the geologic processes which formed Mt. Desert Island, the granite intrusions of the Island, and the claciation periods which shaped the geography of Mt. Desert Island. A portion of Part I of the series appears to be missing. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.3
Description: 1962 Directory and Handbook, NE Harbor, Seal Harbor, Somesville, SW Harbor, and adjacent islands edited by Mrs. Hollis M. Eaton, Tan cover, Forty-eighth Edition, seventy-five cents