Description: Doctoral thesis on Robert Swain Peaboy, design partner in prominent Boston architectural firm Photocopy only - probably a gift of author, Wheaton Arnold Holden
James E. Brunelle writing for Maine Sunday Telegram
Collection:
LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
3/23/1969
Description: One page article reporting on the history of the women's suffrage movement in Maine. Small associated article regarding Maud Parks of Cape Elizabeth as first head of Maine League of Women Voters in 1920. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.040.8
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: Newspaper article on history of a salt making and refining at Frazier's Creek on Schoodic Point in the 1800's. previously aarchived as object id 012.FIC.040.2
Description: Addresses stereotypes and diversities, early man in America, and Native American tribes, as well as native people in Central and South America, and Canada.
Description: How to recognize and evaluate any antique--large or small--like an expert. This is a general guide covering paper, glass, furniture, pottery and porcelain, clocks, and more.
Description: One page article describing work and interests of F.E. (Mickey) Fahey, a woodsman, hunter and conservationist. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.15
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: Article details the history of maritime trades in the economy of Mt. Desert Island. Shipbuilding, schooner trade, fishing and shipping are discussed. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.022.13
Description: Article describes the establishment of a fish processing plant in the village of Bernard. A burned out pier is rebuilt for this purpose. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.022.14
Description: Two copies of an article published on two pages announcing the publication of the book "Bird Carving: A Fascinating Hobby" authored by Southwest Harbor carver, Wendell Gilley. One copy of the article includes a photograph of a carved duck done by Gilley. Previously archived as object Id 012.fic.047.32
Description: One page article, partially damaged, recounting the myth of a cave in Flying Mountain which was once the refuge of a pirate and smuggler. The legend was described in 1883 by Rev. Oliver Fernald. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.048.1
Description: Article on one page with photograph describes the amateur photographic work of Mrs. George Shattuck on the occasion of an exhibit of her work at the Northeast Harbor Library. Mrs. Shattuck has photographed sites in Europe and South America as well as Maine. Previoulsy archived as object id 012.FIC.047.25
Description: Article on two pages with photograph of Ted Spurling of Isleford. The article describes the seagoing professions of Mr. Spurling, both as a lobsterman locally as well as a master merchant marine seaman. There is discussion of his travels worldwide in shipping. previously archived as 012.FIC.047.26
Description: Single page newspaper article reporting on a 1911 Bar Harbor town meeting, the account of which was found in files of the Bar Harbor Police Department. Meeting issues included a pitch for a new fire house for the town of Bar Harbor. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.043.14
Description: Partial article describing a scientific institution (unnamed) in Salisbury Cove. Only the first few paragraphs of the article remain. previously archived as 012.FIC.040.11
Description: One page article describing the early 20th century disputes on Mt. Desert Island regarding the use of automobiles on Island roads. Part I of article is missing. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.1