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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
4298The Somesville Parish House Fund
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 1/12/1959
The Somesville Parish House Fund
Item:
  • 4298   
Object ID:
  • 002-44-4-2416
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 1/12/1959
Description:
Letter asking for gifts and pledges to the Somesville Parish House Fund from the Finance committee and John G. Minter, minister . Robert W. Patterson, Sr. had drawn plans for the structure.
1258American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • 1950-07-27
American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950
Item:
  • 1258   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Date:
  • 1950-07-27
Place:
  • Indianapolis IN
Description:
An unidentified American citizen criticizes a mimeographed letter sent by LaRue Spiker. The author supports Spiker's dismissal from her government job and accuses her of using communistic language.
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]
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
1256Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Wilson, Herbert E.
  • 1950-07-27
Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950
Item:
  • 1256   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Creator:
  • Wilson, Herbert E.
Date:
  • 1950-07-27
Place:
  • Indianapolis IN
Description:
Herbert E. Wilson writes to Governor Schricker regarding the discharge of LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas from the payroll of the state of Indiana. Wilson commends that state for taking appropriate action. People Mentioned: LaRue Spiker, Maurice O. Hunt, Iola Klaas
1257Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Brodie, Donald W.
  • 1950-07-31
Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950
Item:
  • 1257   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Creator:
  • Brodie, Donald W.
Date:
  • 1950-07-31
Place:
  • Indianapolis IN
Description:
Donald W. Brodie dismisses the appeal of LaRue Spiker regarding her release from the State Welfare Department of Indiana. Brodie believes that Spiker's words support communism and that it is important for the United States to keep up with Russia in the development of atomic warfare. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Henry F. Schricker, Maurice O. Hunt
1253LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1)
  • Document, Declaration
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950-07-08
LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1)
Item:
  • 1253   
Type:
  • Document, Declaration
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Date:
  • 1950-07-08
Description:
LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 7, 1950. She relates a conversation with reporter Ed Cotton about a communist petition she had allegedly distributed. People Mentioned: Ed Cotton, Iola Klaas, Maurice O. Hunt
1254LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2)
  • Document, Declaration
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950-07-08
LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2)
Item:
  • 1254   
Type:
  • Document, Declaration
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Date:
  • 1950-07-08
Description:
LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 6, 1950. She explains that she was attempting to get signatures on petition from the Civil Rights Congress about the Stockholm Resolution for Peace when she was stopped and questioned by police officers.
1255Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950
  • Document, Declaration
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
  • Klaas, Iola
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1950 c.
Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950
Item:
  • 1255   
Type:
  • Document, Declaration
Subject:
  • Events
  • Other, Communism
  • People
Creator:
  • Klaas, Iola
  • Spiker, LaRue
Date:
  • 1950 c.
Description:
Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker explain the background and importance of the Stockholm Resolution of Peace, which was passed at the World Committee in Defense of Peace. They emphasize the dangers of atomic warfare, particularly for children, and advocate for the outlawing of the atomic bomb. People Mentioned: O. John Rogge, Rockwell Kent, Albert Kahn, Johannes Steel, W. E. B. DuBois
1478Receipt Book of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Oddfellows
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1/1/1954
Receipt Book of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Oddfellows
Item:
  • 1478   
Object ID:
  • 002-61-27-2383
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
Collection:
  • IOOF Ocean Lodge Collection
Date:
  • 1/1/1954
Description:
Soft Covered Cream Ledger Receipt Book Treasurer to Financial Secretary Ocean Lodge No. 140, I.O.O.F. Located at Northeast Harbor, Maine 1941-1954
12237Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Odd Fellows
  • People
  • 1950
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Item:
  • 12237   
Object ID:
  • 002-61-37-2402
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • Other, Odd Fellows
  • People
Collection:
  • IOOF Ocean Lodge Collection
Date:
  • 1950
Description:
Black ledger with Minute Book embossed on cover. Includes record of minutes of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1950 - 1955
12317Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
  • 1955
Minutes of Meetings of Ocean Lodge #140 I.O.O.F.
Item:
  • 12317   
Object ID:
  • 002-61-38-2403
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, History - Northeast Harbor
  • People
Collection:
  • IOOF Ocean Lodge Collection
Date:
  • 1955
Description:
Black ledger with Minute Book embossed on cover. Includes record of minutes of Ocean Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows from 1955 - 1961
12728Fair Acres Dairy receipt
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Other, History - Hulls Cove
  • People
  • 6/1/1953
Fair Acres Dairy receipt
Item:
  • 12728   
Object ID:
  • 002-36-3-2408
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Other, History - Hulls Cove
  • People
Date:
  • 6/1/1953
Description:
cream eggs Hulls Cove, Maine June 1 1953 D. Waymouth in account withFair Acres Dairy Milk raw and pasteurized telephone 183W-1 H.C. Whitney May -15 milk, 3 eggs total $5.89 1994 Menu Guide for Mount Desert Island
186641994 Menue Guide for Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Other, History - Hulls Cove
  • People
  • 6/1/1953
1994 Menue Guide for Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 18664   
Object ID:
  • 002-36-4-2409
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Other, History - Hulls Cove
  • People
Date:
  • 6/1/1953
Description:
1994 Menu Guide for Mount Desert Island
13441Service of Rededication for the Somesville Union Meeting House
  • Document, Program
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 10/31/1954
Service of Rededication for the Somesville Union Meeting House
Item:
  • 13441   
Object ID:
  • 002-44-5-2417
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 10/31/1954
Description:
bulletin for Rededication service for the Somesville Union Meeting House includes order of service and participants include: Organist Marjory Hayward and committee Brown, Leavitt, Nutting and Hollis Smith
13391Proposed Parish House of the Somesville Meeting House Society
  • Document, Program
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 11/1/1958
Proposed Parish House of the Somesville Meeting House Society
Item:
  • 13391   
Object ID:
  • 002-44-6-2418
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Program
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 11/1/1958
Description:
Program showing proposed Parish House for the Somesville Union Meeting House includes drawings of plans, layouts, costs and financing
4072The Union Meeting House Worship Schedule
  • Document, Schedule
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
  • 7/5/1953
The Union Meeting House Worship Schedule
Item:
  • 4072   
Object ID:
  • 002-44-13-2426
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Schedule
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • People
Date:
  • 7/5/1953
Description:
1953 Somesville Union Meeting House Summer Worship Schedule Card from July 7 to August 25. INcludes Miriam J. Higgins, Arthur Cushman McGiffert, Tertius Van Dyke, Horace Leavitt, John G. Manter, George B. MacDonald, John N0ss, Appleton Lawrence+-, John B.Whiteman
8873Man in some sort of uniform
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Buildings
  • People
  • 1930-1950
Man in some sort of uniform
Item:
  • 8873   
Object ID:
  • 996-134-134
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Buildings
  • People
Date:
  • 1930-1950
Description:
Man (may be Keith MacKenzie) wearing white shirt, pants, and cap. Standing in front of tall trees and two buildings, perhaps cabins.
9005My Class 1952-1953
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • People
  • Structures, Institutional, School
  • Alston Studios
  • 1952-1953
My Class 1952-1953
Item:
  • 9005   
Object ID:
  • 997-96-258
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • Structures, Institutional, School
Creator:
  • Alston Studios
Date:
  • 1952-1953
Place:
  • Somesville, Maine
Description:
Small album containing portraits of 5th grade students. Cover marked, “ A Teacher’s Memories, My Class in 1952-1953. In lower right hand corner, Alston Studios logo. First page, eight portraits. Written on top, “Teacher Ruby Higgins, Grades 5+6, Somesville School. Page two, eight portraits. Back page, three portraits. None identified. (3 Photographs)
9042Ech Vista Restaurant
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • Unknown
  • c 1950s
Ech Vista Restaurant
Item:
  • 9042   
Object ID:
  • 997-629-799
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, Building
  • People
Creator:
  • Unknown
Date:
  • c 1950s
Place:
  • Echo Lake, Mt. Desert, Maine
Description:
Front entrance of Echo Vista restaurant. Lobster between Echo and Vista. Striped awnings over both windows. Screened door in center. Second door to right. Waitress, Muriel Trask stands under left window. Gift of M.L. Hughs.
9530Man Reading Newspaper
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1953, Dec.
Man Reading Newspaper
Item:
  • 9530   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2014
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1953, Dec.
Place:
  • Kentucky
Description:
3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of an older man sitting in flowered arm chair and reading newspaper. He wears glasses and is supporting paper with his right hand. Has white mustache, wears dark shirt, dress pants and dark shoes and socks. Bare wall behind him, Table to the left with books and a lamp with dark shade. Possibly LaRue's father.
9531Couple with Cat and Christmas Tree
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1953, Dec.
Couple with Cat and Christmas Tree
Item:
  • 9531   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2013
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1953, Dec.
Place:
  • Kentucky
Description:
3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of older couple sitting next to a Christmas tree in a living room with flowered wallpaper. A decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner of the room in the middle of the photo. Woman is on left side and sits in wooden rocking chair. Her Hair is tightly curled to her head. She wears a black dress with lace at the top. She is looking to the floor and holding her arm out for a black cat who is standing on the floor with tail up and head up toward her hand. There are some presents under tree behind cat. Man is sitting on couch to the right of the tree. His right arm is on the arm of the couch. He is wearing glasses and looking straight ahead. His left hand is in his lap, and hiis legs are crossed. Plant on coffee table in foreground. (Possibly LaRue’s parents) [show more]
9532Seated Woman with Book
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1953, Dec.
Seated Woman with Book
Item:
  • 9532   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2012
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1953, Dec.
Place:
  • Kentucky
Description:
3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of an older woman in middle of photo wearing black dress and sitting in armchair. She is looking at camera and holding a book on her lap with her left hand and holding a pencil in her right hand. She is wearing glasses and mouth is slightly opened. Window behind her with dark curtains to the floor. Floor land and bookshelf to the left of the picture. Books on right hand side of photo. Possibly LaRue’s Mother. [show more]
9533Couple with Cat and Christmas Tree
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1953, Dec.
Couple with Cat and Christmas Tree
Item:
  • 9533   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2011
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, family and Friends
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1953, Dec.
Place:
  • Kentucky
Description:
3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of an older couple sitting on striped couch with black cat on the couch on the right side of photo. Decorated Christmas tree behind man. Couch is against wall with flowered wallpaper. Man is looking to the left of the photo hands crosssed in lap. He has white mustache and is wearing black shirt, dark pants, socks and shoes. His right leg is crossed over left. Woman is looking down to the cat which sits beside her on the right. She is handing something to the cat with her right hand. Her hair is curled tight on her head and she wears a black dress with brooch at throat. (thought to be LaRue’s parents.) [show more]
9534Seated Man
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, family and Friends.
  • People
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1953, Sept.
Seated Man
Item:
  • 9534   
Object ID:
  • 998.1980.3085.2010
Catalog:
  • Photos
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
Subject:
  • Other, family and Friends.
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1953, Sept.
Place:
  • Florida
Description:
3.5 X 5 black and white photograph of a man with mustache and glasses reading newspaper in arm chair and doily behind head. Wearing glasses and white shirt, striped belt and pants and socks, no shoes, Feet propped up on something. Man’s right hand on armchair. White lamp post behind to left of chair. Magazine rack to right of chair with ‘POST’ in it. Fern pattern on wallpaper and rug.