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1001James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-01-09
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863
Item:
  • 1001   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-01-09
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan
1002James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-07-25
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863
Item:
  • 1002   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-07-25
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1003James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-10-11
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863
Item:
  • 1003   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Organizations, School Institution
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-10-11
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1004James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Places, Camp
  • Parker, James
  • 1862-08-10
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862
Item:
  • 1004   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Places, Camp
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1862-08-10
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
1005James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
  • Parker, James
  • 1863-09-27
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863
Item:
  • 1005   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
Subject:
  • Nature, Animals, Dogs
  • Other, Military, Civil War
  • People
Creator:
  • Parker, James
Date:
  • 1863-09-27
Place:
  • Mount Desert
Description:
James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
1064United States Light-House Establishment Daily Expenditures for Bear Island Log, 1877-1878
  • Document, Log
  • Other, Maritime
  • People
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Smallidge, Stephen
United States Light-House Establishment Daily Expenditures for Bear Island Log, 1877-1878
Item:
  • 1064   
Type:
  • Document, Log
Subject:
  • Other, Maritime
  • People
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
Creator:
  • Smallidge, Stephen
Place:
  • Cranberry Isles, Bear Island
Description:
During his tenure as light keeper, Stephen Smallidge's family consisted of his wife, Catherine (Kimball), 4 daughters, Sarah, age 8, Ida, age 7, Augusta, age 4, and Adelma, age 2. Keeper's log for the lighthouse on Bear Island from January 1, 1877 to December 31, 1878, as recorded by Stephen Smallidge. Records the times of lighting and extinguishing, quantity of oil consumed, inches of wick expended, and remarks on the weather for each day of each month during the two-year period. Log also includes general accounts of supplies received at the lighthouse. People Mentioned: Catherine Kimball Smallidge, Sarah Smallidge, Ida Smallidge, Augusta Smallidge, Adelma Smallidge [show more]
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
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
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
1470Annual Meeting of the Garden Club of America
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
  • Other, Gardens
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Places, Landscape
  • 1934
Annual Meeting of the Garden Club of America
Item:
  • 1470   
Object ID:
  • 001-056-1-2161
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Report, Annual Report
Subject:
  • Other, Gardens
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • Places, Landscape
Date:
  • 1934
Description:
Yellow bound yearbook program with pencil reading Garden Club of Mt. Desert. Cover has black and white photograph of a sailboat in the Sound and reads: Annual Meeting of the Garden Club of America July 11,12,13, 1934 Garden Club of Mt. Desert Included several other items to follow Also 2 newspaper clippings that confirmed these items belonged to Mrs.Joseph W.Wilshire of Wilshire Farm of GreenwichCT
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
1479School Account Book for the Town of Mount Desert
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • Other, Schools
School Account Book for the Town of Mount Desert
Item:
  • 1479   
Object ID:
  • 001-96-1-2142
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Other, Education
  • Other, History - Mount Desert
  • Other, Schools
Description:
Large grey ledger 1914-1918 Mt. Desert written in Ink on cover Includes: Note in back cover in blue pencil, reading:Census 1916 499 boys 235 girls 264 Also included loose paperwork, resume,
1480Letter to Members of The Mount Desert Larger Parish & 1951 Budget
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Religion
  • 5/1/1952
Letter to Members of The Mount Desert Larger Parish & 1951 Budget
Item:
  • 1480   
Object ID:
  • 002-51-2-2305
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Religion
Date:
  • 5/1/1952
Description:
Letter from The Council to parishioners of The Mount Desert Larger Parish. Explains that for the 1st time in history of the Larger Parish they are facing a budget deficit of more than one thousand dollars. Says that historically the majority of money has come from “Summer People” but now it is time for residents to do more and to give “sacrificially”. On the back of the letter is the budget for 1952 ($17,968.30)
1481Christmas card, note from Grace Frick
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Christmas cards
  • Other, Play
  • Other, Poem
  • nd
Christmas card, note from Grace Frick
Item:
  • 1481   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1161.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Other, Christmas cards
  • Other, Play
  • Other, Poem
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
Grace discusses Copenhagen . Sends a picture frame and an accompanying poem that she liked by John Marston from What you will. Begins "I was a scholar.." Previously Archived as 012.FIC.042.20, **1354
1482League of Women Voters Scrapbook
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations
  • Other, Awards
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Conservation
League of Women Voters Scrapbook
Item:
  • 1482   
Object ID:
  • 001-127-7-2120
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Awards
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Conservation
Collection:
  • League of Women Voters
Description:
Archival copy. 1/31/1990 - 2/14/1995. Topics include recycling, energy policy, LaRue Spiker award, LaRue Spiker obituary. Photos, newspaper clippings and handwritten comments.
1483League of Women Voters Scrapbook
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Environment
League of Women Voters Scrapbook
Item:
  • 1483   
Object ID:
  • 001-127-6-2119
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Environment
Collection:
  • League of Women Voters
Description:
Archival copy. 10/22/1987 - 6/28/1990. Topics include land use development planning, arms control, nuclear power, environment, Earth Day. Photos, newspaper clippings and handwritten comments.
1484League of Women Voters Scrapbook
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
  • Organizations
  • Other, Civil Rights
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Development
League of Women Voters Scrapbook
Item:
  • 1484   
Object ID:
  • 001-127-5-2118
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Memorabilia, Album, Scrapbook
Subject:
  • Organizations
  • Other, Civil Rights
  • Other, Clubs
  • Other, Development
Collection:
  • League of Women Voters
Description:
Archival copy. 3/21/1985 - 7/2/1987. Topics include arms control, civil rights, radioactive waste, development/long-range planning. Photos, newspaper clippings and handwritten comments.
1496Receipt for purchase by E.R. Kittredge of spruce boards from L.H. Brown
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
  • Other, Lumber industry
Receipt for purchase by E.R. Kittredge of spruce boards from L.H. Brown
Item:
  • 1496   
Object ID:
  • 007.3.6
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Receipt
Subject:
  • Other, Lumber industry
Description:
Receipt for purchase by E.R. Kittredge of spruce boards from L.H. Brown, July 10, 1931. E.R. Kittredge of Mount Desert purchased 217 feet of 2x10-10 spruce on July 10, 1931.
1498Isaac Somes Store (?), 1822-1833 ledger
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
  • Other, Stores & shops
Isaac Somes Store (?), 1822-1833 ledger
Item:
  • 1498   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.125
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record, Account Book, Ledger
Subject:
  • Other, Stores & shops
Description:
Includes accounts for sale of wool, yarn, meat, fish, flour by names of individual buyers. Issac Somes?
1499Mt. Desert Bridge Co. Accounts
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Toll bridges
Mt. Desert Bridge Co. Accounts
Item:
  • 1499   
Object ID:
  • 009.020.12
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
Subject:
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Toll bridges
Collection:
  • Mount Desert Bridge Company
Description:
Accounts, loans, dividends of Mt. Desert Bridge Company