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9271Book Review of Lion and the Ostrich...
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Africa
  • Other, Folk tales
  • 1986
Book Review of Lion and the Ostrich...
Item:
  • 9271   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1171
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Africa
  • Other, Folk tales
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1986
Description:
Book review of author Ashley Bryan's book the Lion and the Ostrich... Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.063.05
9224Meeting Notes regarding TEPCO
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • LaRue Spiker
  • 1968
Meeting Notes regarding TEPCO
Item:
  • 9224   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1564.a-e
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1968
Description:
Handwritten notes taken by journalist, LaRue Spiker, at five meetings pertaining to possible industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. Proposed development included a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. 28 pages of hand written notes on 8.5x11 inch paper Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.6
9223Rough Notes on TEPCO Issue
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • LaRue Spiker
Rough Notes on TEPCO Issue
Item:
  • 9223   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1566
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Eleven handwritten notes by journalist, LaRue Spiker. Notes pertain to proposed industrial development in Trenton by TEPCO. Proposed development was a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.8
9272Queen of Summer Resorts
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Tourists
  • nd
Queen of Summer Resorts
Item:
  • 9272   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1170
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Tourists
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
Compares Bar Harbor, the Queen of Summer Resorts, to Holman Day poem. Spiker suggests you might see J.P. Morgan's or Jacob Aster's yacht Previoulsy archived as object id 012.FIC.063.04
9273The Old Beech Hill Road
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Beech Hill Road
  • nd
The Old Beech Hill Road
Item:
  • 9273   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1169
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Beech Hill Road
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
Discusses Beech Hill Road by LaRue Carter. Mentions in passing John Carroll, Richardsons, Foy Wasgatt, Robert Carter, Atherton, Mason, Clark, Bavage, Mildred Masterman Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.03, **1379
12005Somes Sound - Our Island Fjord - Its Place in Industry
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Booth Bros. Company
  • Other, Hurricane Island Granite
Somes Sound - Our Island Fjord - Its Place in Industry
Item:
  • 12005   
Object ID:
  • 010.016.002.a-b
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Bookkeeping
  • Other, Booth Bros. Company
  • Other, Hurricane Island Granite
Collection:
  • Doris Grant
Description:
Manuscript written by Doris Grant , possibly in the 1980s, with memories of Somes Sound and the vessels and captains who sailed up the Sound, mainly to Hall Quarry. Stories of crossing the ice on Somes Sound in the winter and shipwrecks. Handwritten copy (a) and typewritten copy (b). Scene in movie the Modern Thelma filmed in Somes Sound The two copies have not been compared to determine if they are the same. As of 2018, only type written copy [show more]
9274Bird that God Forgot
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Cormorants
  • nd
Bird that God Forgot
Item:
  • 9274   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1168
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Cormorants
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
About the cormorant by LaRue Spiker Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.063.02,
14745Cumulative Impact of Development on Mount Desert Island, Maine
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Cost of living
  • Other, Employment
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Jobs
  • Other, Real estate development
  • Other, Taxes
  • 1987
Cumulative Impact of Development on Mount Desert Island, Maine
Item:
  • 14745   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.014.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Cost of living
  • Other, Employment
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Jobs
  • Other, Real estate development
  • Other, Taxes
Date:
  • 1987
Description:
Working Draft Manuscript by the League of Women Voters of Mount Desert Island, 1987 1 extra page 11 in the back Discusses growth, taxes, real estate, environment, jobs , towns, suggestions
9206A Question of Harmony
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic policy
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Environmental policy
  • LaRue Spiker
A Question of Harmony
Item:
  • 9206   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1583.a-c
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Development
  • Other, Economic policy
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Environmental policy
Creator:
  • LaRue Spiker
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Three typewritten copies of the manuscript to accompany a slide show written by LaRue Spiker for the League of Women Voters. Manuscripts are hand notated with directions for delivery. Copies include one Reader's Copy, 10pp., second Reader's Copy, 11pp. and Projector's Copy, 11 pp. Slide show is archived in the Photo Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.061.4
3506Sally Somers Lot
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Folk tales
Sally Somers Lot
Item:
  • 3506   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.051.5
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Folk tales
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Ten page handwritten folk tale of character, Sally Somers. Stated to be part of LaRue Spiker collection, from folder marked "Mrs. Dorr."
14748Everyone who Loves Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Forests
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Indians
Everyone who Loves Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 14748   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1107
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Churches
  • Other, Forests
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Indians
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Manuscript undated by LaRue Spiker Dedicated to everyone who loves or has loved Mount Desert Island, pp 42 Handwriting on the back of p. 1 Notations in the margins doesn't fit in protective sleeve Previously archived as #012.FIC.012.1
3508Old Thomas
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Folk tales
  • Other, Ghosts
Old Thomas
Item:
  • 3508   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.051.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Folk tales
  • Other, Ghosts
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Description:
Ten page handwritten document with the ghost tale of a character called "Old Thomas" who at one time resided in the Tremont region of Mt. Desert Island. Stated to be part of LaRue Spiker Collection, from file marked "Mrs. Dorr."
13421Seal Harbor History
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Glencove Hotel
  • Dana, E.S.
  • 1931
Seal Harbor History
Item:
  • 13421   
Object ID:
  • 014.FIC.015
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Glencove Hotel
Creator:
  • Dana, E.S.
Date:
  • 1931
Description:
Apparent text of speech given about history of Seal Harbor Summer Colony, formerly known as Seal Cove. Author's name is either Dana or Dane.
16675Narrative for slideshow about Hall Quarry
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Delphini [ship]
  • Other, Granite quarrying
  • Other, Rum
  • Other, Strikes
  • 1987
Narrative for slideshow about Hall Quarry
Item:
  • 16675   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.165.2
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Delphini [ship]
  • Other, Granite quarrying
  • Other, Rum
  • Other, Strikes
Date:
  • 1987
Description:
[6] page manuscript by "T.S." about history of Hall Quarry. Letterhead : Great Harbor Collection, Inc., Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662
9275The Black Guillemot
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Guillemots
  • n.d.
The Black Guillemot
Item:
  • 9275   
Object ID:
  • 012.FIC.063.01
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Guillemots
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • n.d.
Description:
Three pages with handwriting on it for corrections by LaRue Spiker discussing Black Guillemots. Subtitle Little Sea Pigeon who Sits on His Tail Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.063.01, **1382
16674"An Almost Lost Art in Today's Industrial World"
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Granite quarrying
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Standard Granite Company
  • Other, Tools & implements
  • Troy, Bill
  • 1985
"An Almost Lost Art in Today's Industrial World"
Item:
  • 16674   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.165.3
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Granite quarrying
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Standard Granite Company
  • Other, Tools & implements
Creator:
  • Troy, Bill
Date:
  • 1985
Description:
14-page typewrittten manuscript about history of Hall Quarry; includes bibliography.
16676Hall Quarry: The Little Town That Wasn't There
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Object, Baseball Gear, Baseball
  • Other, Depressions
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Granite quarrying
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Prohibition
  • Other, Smuggling
  • O'Neill, Susan
  • 1978
Hall Quarry: The Little Town That Wasn't There
Item:
  • 16676   
Object ID:
  • 010.FIC.165.1
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Object, Baseball Gear, Baseball
  • Other, Depressions
  • Other, Games
  • Other, Granite quarrying
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Prohibition
  • Other, Smuggling
Creator:
  • O'Neill, Susan
Date:
  • 1978
Description:
28-page typewritten manuscript about history of Hall Quarry.
12007The Paving Cutter and His Trade
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Macaroni Hill
  • Other, Peanut Row
  • September 1978
The Paving Cutter and His Trade
Item:
  • 12007   
Object ID:
  • 010.016.006
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Macaroni Hill
  • Other, Peanut Row
Collection:
  • Doris Grant
Date:
  • September 1978
Description:
Article in Maine Life by Doris Grant of Hall Quarry: The Paving Cutter and His Trade. (Part of photograph and article has been cut out.) Glossary of paving cutter's tools.
12009Ed Pete Richardson
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Hall Quarry
Ed Pete Richardson
Item:
  • 12009   
Object ID:
  • 010.016.004
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Hall Quarry
Collection:
  • Doris Grant
Description:
Manuscript written by Doris Grant, possibly in the 1980s, about Ed Pete Richardson of Hall Quarry. Mentions entertainment in A.J. Whiting's Hall, including "Nick o' the Woods" ; picking up mail in Somesville and delivering it to C.J. Hall's store to be picked up; sharpening tools for the granite cutters; blueberry picking and sales, bears in Hall Quarry, the arrival of "Hell Wagons" (automobiles) on the island. [show more]
12766Green Grows Bar Harbor
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Green Grows Bar Harbor
Item:
  • 12766   
Object ID:
  • 002-8.2331
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, History - Bar Harbor
Description:
Pre-publication copy of Green Grows Bar Harbor (part 2) History of Bar Harbor Return to S. Collier Bar Harbor, Maine on cover
17477Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • People
  • 3/1/1966
Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island
Item:
  • 17477   
Object ID:
  • 002-47-25-2325
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Genealogy
  • Other, History - Mount Desert Island
  • People
Date:
  • 3/1/1966
Description:
Grey Binder: Copy of Historical Notes on Mount Desert Island by Barbara Ellen Joy
14071Reminiscences of Somesville
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Object, Telegraph
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Roads
  • Other, Schools
Reminiscences of Somesville
Item:
  • 14071   
Object ID:
  • 009.019.15
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Object, Telegraph
  • Other, History - Somesville
  • Other, Roads
  • Other, Schools
Description:
All by Adelma Somes Joy: “Somes Sound must have been one beautiful place." Recalls arrival of Abraham Somes, the oak trees on oak hill, Ebenezer Sutton, and Denning’s Pond. "Years ago when we had the telegraph..." Recalls advances in technology, balloons, and flight. Northeast Harbor Women's Literary Club talk , Jan. 30, 1920. Plans to travel abroad, give clothing to naked Africans, open beauty parlor. "That Old Reed House." Mrs. Reed was her grandfather's sister; house near Jim's Cove. "My first recollections of life..." Recalls her grandparents' house in 1838. Also separate essay, "Grandfather's House." Reminiscences of Somesville #6. Recalls naming of Somesville, old roads, school house, industry, and tanning pits. Two Letters from Adelma Somes Joy to Harriet Somes Sanderson, Aug. 10, 1929. recalls Col. Black House in Ellsworth, Episcopal Church at Seal Cove, Bp. Manning, church sales, other historical notes. "Memories" of her father. History of Somes and Richardson families. [show more]
9277MDI III p. 5
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Hamor wharf
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Hudson School Artists
  • Other, Kettle Club
  • Other, Swimming Club
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Unitarians
  • nd
MDI III p. 5
Item:
  • 9277   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1164
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Cottages
  • Other, Hamor wharf
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Hudson School Artists
  • Other, Kettle Club
  • Other, Swimming Club
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Typhoid
  • Other, Unitarians
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • nd
Description:
This is 5 pages of a draft with LaRue Spiker's handwriting on it. It is about the Hudson River School artists visiting the island and other visitors to the island Previously Archived as object Id 012.FIC.052.4, **1382
9270The Tree and the Prairie
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Illinois
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1961
The Tree and the Prairie
Item:
  • 9270   
Object ID:
  • 1997.1180
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Illinois
Creator:
  • Spiker, LaRue
Collection:
  • LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
handwritten note indicates "pub. McDan Co Derm May, 1960" (?) 11 p. Appears tape had been on p. 11 2 lines illegible on scan read "where vaccination might have saved. The burying grounds were filled with." 3rd to last line "other hand, hopefully, the old tree" By LaRue Spiker Story about first settler, Matthew B. Robinson, to Bushnell Township, Prairie City Township, Illinois. On last page it says Macomb Journal June 21?, 1960 Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.065.03, **1393 [show more]
5300Hand-Written Poem
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Other, Maine
  • Other, Poetry
  • Walter E. Guthrie
  • 1932
Hand-Written Poem
Item:
  • 5300   
Object ID:
  • 006.57.14
Catalog:
  • Archives
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Other, Maine
  • Other, Poetry
Creator:
  • Walter E. Guthrie
Collection:
  • Maine Poem
Date:
  • 1932
Description:
Hand-written poem, "Maine"