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2792Katahdin Iron Works, Artifacts of the Industrial Revolution
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Iron industry
  • Other, Katahdin Iron Works
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 7/27/1978
Description:
Single page article with photographs discussing the history of Katahdin Iron Works State Park. Remaining artifacts are discussed as well as history of mining and smelting which occurred there in the 19th century. previously archived as 012.FIC.040.7
2795Cooperative craft shop planned by Penobscot Indian Enterprises
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Crafts
  • Other, Indians
  • A. Jay Higgins writing for Bangor Daily News
  • 6/18/1976
Description:
Article announcing the opening of the Penobscot Indian Craft Shop in Bar Harbor. The shop is for the purpose of selling crafts of Maine Penobscot Indians as well Western American Indian tribes. Previously archived as 012.FIC.040.4
2796Beaches
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Beaches
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 7/18/1974
Description:
One page photo essay on beaches of Mt. Desert Island. Previously acessioned as 012.FIC.040.3
2799Walls and Fences On Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Fences
  • Other, Gates
  • Other, Walls
  • LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American
  • 2/14/1974
Description:
One page photo essay showing walls, fences and gates in various places on Mt. Desert Island. Also includes a mounted half page of the article. Previously archived as 012.FIC.040.10
2802Jordan Pond House Burns
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Jordan Pond House
  • Christopher Spruce for the Bangor Daily News
  • 6/22/1979
Description:
Articles beginning on p.1 and continued on p.2 describing the fire which destroyed the Jordan Pond House on June 21, 1979. Several photos are included. Previously archived as 012.FIC.038.2
2803Articles on Jordan Pond House History and Fire
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Jordan Pond House
  • Other, Popovers
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 6/28/1979
Description:
Eight pages of articles detailing history of the Jordan Pond House, its loss by fire, reactions to the loss, employee reminiscences and popover recipe. Many photographs included. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.038.1
2812"Automobile War" on MDI was Long and Spirited
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 1/5/1978
Description:
Two copies of a one page article, illustrated with photographs, describing disputes and court cases in the early 20th century regarding use of automobiles on Mt. Desert Island. One copy of the article has been annotated in pencil. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.3
2819Ice Sheet Gave MDI Scenic Land Forms
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 4/26/1973
Description:
One page article with text and photographs describing the effects of glaciation on the geography and scenic forms of Mt. Desert Island. Two extra copies of bottom of second page included. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.4
2833Vigorous November Sailing With Two Experts
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Cutter Aleutka
  • LaRue Spiker for the Ellsworth American
  • 12/5/1974
Description:
Article describes a winter sailing expedition on the cutter "Aleutka" with sailors and authors, Pat and John Letcher. Previously archived as object number 012.FIC.022.12
2835Man Finally Deserts Mt. Desert Rock
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Coast Guard
  • Other, Hurricanes
  • Other, Lighthouse keepers
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Mount Desert Rock
  • LaRue Spiker, writing for Ellsworth American
  • 11/17/1977
Description:
Article discusses the automation of Mt. Desert Rock Lighthouse and the end of need to man the lighthouse. History of the lighthouse and its manning by the U.S. Coast Guard is discussed.
2849Wedding announcement of Mary Amelia Somes
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Anniversaries
  • Other, Blacksmithing
  • Other, Retirements
  • 12/22/1977
Description:
Wedding announcement of Mary Amerlia Somes January 31, 1899. Previously archived as 011.FIC.77.4
2857Hall Quarry Granite
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Booth Bros. Company
  • Other, Hurricane Island Granite
  • Other, McMullen Construction
  • Other, Quarrying
  • Other, Standard Granite Company
  • 1977
Description:
Article on Hall Quarry Granite Nov 1977 By LaRue Spiker Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.9
2859Daniel Sullivan History
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, 74th Regiment
  • Other, Allegiance
  • Other, American Revolution
  • Other, Board of War
  • Other, Castine
  • Other, Economic & social conditions
  • Other, Economic aspects of war
  • Other, General Court
  • Other, Gouldsboro
  • Other, Lincoln County Militia
  • Other, Machias
  • Other, Militias
  • Other, Sullivan
  • 1976
Description:
Lists Officers Noncommissed officers and Privates, Captain during American Revolution
2902Somesville History is Family History for Chauncey Somes
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Inn
  • Other, Mills
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Somesville Library
  • Mercy Johnson, writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 1979
Description:
Photocopy of Bar Harbor Times article describing aspects of Somesville history and biography of Chauncey Somes. Contains photograph of Chauncey Somes, early Somesville buildings including the wool carding mill and the library.
2908"Automobile War" on MDI Was Long and Spirited
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Buckboards
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1978
Description:
Jan. 5, 1978 newspaper article from Ellsworth American recounting arrest of Sim Mayo for civil disobedience (driving automobile), banning of driving autos on certain roads; 2 photos: cars on road above Eagle Lake, buckboards in front of Bass Cottage, Bar Harbor.
2914Pretty Marsh Subdivision Stirs Residents' Concern
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Pretty Marsh
  • 07/03/1975
Description:
Ellsworth American article describes controversy concerning proposed development by Herbert Mayer of NY.
2935Draft of Proposed Planning Board Standards for Reviewing Land Subdivisions for the Town of Bar Harbor 1974
  • Document, Draft
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Land use
  • Other, Planning Board
  • Bar Harbor Planning Board
  • 1/1974
Description:
Seven page oversized document detailing proposed land subdivision standards for the town of Bar Harbor. The document was to be reviewed at a public hearing in January, 1974. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.062.3
2936Southwest Harbor Comprehensive Plan, 1979
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Other, Government
  • Other, Planning Board
  • Other, Southwest Harbor
  • Southwest Harbor Planning Board
  • 1979
Description:
84 page booklet with text, graphs, tables and photographs detailing the future planning for the community of Southwest Harbor. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.062.2
2940Somes Family buried in Brookside Cemetery, Somesville, Maine
  • Document, Government, Death Record, Burial Record
  • Other, Brookside Cemetery
  • 7/1971
Description:
Photocopy of handwritten list of Somes family members whose deaths are recorded in the Brookside Cemetery, Somesville, Mount Desert Island, Maine as of July 1971.
3031Application for Maine’s Coastal Program, Appendix, Draft
  • Document, Draft
  • Other, Development
  • Other, League of Women Voters
  • 1977
Description:
Appendix to the draft description of Maine’s Coastal Program. A detailed account of the program Maine has developed to qualify it to receive funds under the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act. Accompanying letter from League of Women Voters, May 16, 1978 Maine's Coastal Management Application, an Update
3032This is Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Pamphlet
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Government - Municipal
  • Other, Women's History
  • 4/1/1971
Description:
League of Women Voters informational pamphlet about MDI history, government, community services, etc. (Hamabe print on cover) Two Copies
3107Map of Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME and nearby Acadia National Park
  • Map
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tourism
  • 1/1/1979
Description:
1979 Map of Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME and nearby Acadia National Park.Visitor’s Guide and Directory provided you by the Southwest Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Business Community, includes schedule of scenic points of interest, history, directory, business advertisements and hand-drawn red and blue map
3108Map of Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME and nearby Acadia National Park
  • Map
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Other, History - Southwest Harbor
  • Other, Tourism
  • 1/1/1979
Description:
Map of Southwest Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME and nearby Acadia National Park.Visitor’s Guide and Directory provided you by the Southwest Harbor Chamber of Commerce and the Business Community, includes schedule of scenic points of interest, history, directory, business advertisements and hand-drawn red and blue map
3139This is Mount Desert Island, 1975
  • Document, Instructional, Instruction Pamphlet
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Government - Municipal
  • Other, Women's History
  • 9/1/1975
Description:
League of Women Voters informational pamphlet about MDI history, government, community services, etc. (Hamabi print on cover)
3741Strawberry Festival Financial Report
  • Document, Report, Administrative Report
  • Other, Festivals
  • Other, Financial disclosure
  • Other, Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 1977
Description:
One page typewritten financial report of the Strawberry Festival of July 9, 1977.