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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
12899In Wildness is the Preservation of the World
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature
  • Porter, Eliot
  • Sierra Club/Ballentine Books
  • 1962
Description:
Porter's photographs set side-by-side with selected Thoreau writings...
2818Unique Features in Forest Growh of MDI Found in Study Completed by Ecologist
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Nature, Animals
  • Other, Forests
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/9/1961
Description:
Article deals with the study of Mt. Desert Island forest by ecologist, Dr. Ronald Davis. Tree, bird and mammal species found in these forests are discussed. Previously archived as 012.FIC.029.5
14655Native Birds of Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Book
  • Nature, Animals, Birds
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Other, Natural History
  • Bond, James
  • Livingston Publishing Co.
  • 1969
Description:
Indicate the habitats of all the birds that breed on or near MDI during the past fifty years. Ian Fleming named his James Bond after the well known ornithologist who summered in Pretty Marsh. (description added by AC 2011)
17146ABC Book of Early Americana
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Agriculture
  • Other, Tools and Implements
  • Sloane, Eric
  • Doubleday and Company
  • 1963
Description:
Illustrations of early American tools and articles
9222Conservation Bulletin
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Natural Resources Council of Maine
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Natural Resources Council of Maine
  • 12/ 1968
Description:
Six page newsletter of the Natural Resources Council of Maine which includes an article on p.3 regarding proposed aluminum smelter on the Maine coast near Ellsworth. This proposal eventually became associated with the company TEPCO. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.9
2937Statement made at Trenton Meeting regarding TEPCO
  • Publication, Literary, Essay
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Environment
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, Trenton
  • Maine Department of Economic Development Commissioner James K. Keefe
  • 1/21/1969
Description:
Letter from Kenneth P. MacLeod to LaRue Spiker about the volume of letters recieved in connection with the new environmental bills enacted in the State of Maine. Statements of Governor Kenneth Curtis and Economic Development Commissioner James Keefe made at meeting in Trenton. The meeting was to discuss the possible development of an atomic power plant and aluminum reduction facility by TEPCO ans its environmental implications. Transmittal letter is also included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection. Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.1 Letter from Kenneth P. MCleod previously accessioned as **1671, object ID **1671 [show more]
2729Announcement is Possible Monday on Aluminum Plant
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • Joe Brooks writing for Bangor Daily News
  • 1/24/1968
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
2727Articles, Editorials, Letters and Advertisements regarding TEPCO
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Aluminum industry
  • Other, Nuclear power plants
  • Other, TEPCO
  • Other, Trenton
  • Various Newspapers
  • 1969
Description:
Multiple newspaper articles, editorials, letters to the editor and advertisements regarding TEPCO proposed industrial development in Trenton. Development was to include a nuclear power plant and an aluminum reduction plant. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.5 WDEA Replays Entire Hearing previously accessioned as **1690, object id **1690
12587Know Your Antiques
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Antiques
  • Kovel, Rolph and Terry
  • Crown
  • 1967
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.
17268Milk Glass Addenda
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Antiques
  • Other, Glassware
  • Warman, Edwin G.
  • E.G. Warman Publishing Co
  • 1966
14164Robert Swain Peabody of Peabody and Stearns in Boston the Early Years (1870-1886)
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Architects
  • Other, Peabody, Robert Swain
  • Holden, Wheaton Arnold
  • unpublished
  • 1969
Description:
Doctoral thesis on Robert Swain Peaboy, design partner in prominent Boston architectural firm Photocopy only - probably a gift of author, Wheaton Arnold Holden
2741Southwest Harbor Man Authors Book on Bird-Carving and Secrets of his Craft
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Authors
  • Other, Bird Carving
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 9/28/1961
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
2814Great Automobile War: Part II
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 6/20/1968
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
2909The Great Automobile War: Part II
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, Buckboards
  • Other, Davis. Co.
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Spiker, LaRue
  • 1968
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article of June 20, 1968 concerning ban against automobiles on Mt. Desert and its challenge in 1909. Photograph of Davis Co. buckboards on street in Bar Harbor.
2734"I Came to this Place", Feature by LaRue Spiker, Judged Best in New England
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Awards
  • Other, Journalism
  • Other, Journalists
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 2/15/1962
Description:
Article on two pages announcing the award received by Bar Harbor Times writer, LaRue Spiker. Ms. Spiker was recognized by the New England Weekly Press Association with the 1961 award for the best feature story in New England. Previoulsy archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.9
2723Bakers Island Lighthouse Photo
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bakers Island Light
  • Unknown
  • 9/20/1962
Description:
Newspaper photograph with brief description of Bakers Island Lighthouse.
2724Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of Blue Water Around MDI
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bakers Island Light
  • Other, Bass Harbor Head Light
  • Other, Burnt Coat Harbor Light
  • Other, Egg Rock Light
  • Other, Lighthouse keepers
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Mount Desert Rock Light
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/25/1965
Description:
Two copies of one page articles on history and description of lighthouses in the vicinity of Mt. Desert Island.
16521Green Grows Bar Harbor: reflections from Kebo Valley
  • Publication, Book
  • Events, Fire
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Kebo
  • Recreation, Sports, Golf
  • Collier, Sargent F.
  • 1964
Description:
History of Bar Harbor, with photographs by Sargent Collier. Includes chapters on Acadia National Park, social and club life, island laboratories, Bar Harbor-Yarmouth ferry, Fire of 1947, Kebo Valley Golf Club, Bar Harbor Club, Pot and Kettle Club, the Building of Arts, Great Automobile War. Mentions performances of the Boston Symphony at the Building of Arts.
2784Town Meeting Waxes "Spirited" and Dissolves in Shameful Tears
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Bar Harbor Fire Department
  • Other, Town meetings
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 07/22 1964
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
2809Bartlett's Island
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bartlett's Island
  • Other, History
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 7/28/1966
Description:
One page article discussing history and culture of Bartlett's Island. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.035.3
18617Poem on the Bann of Cars to the Towns of Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobile driving
  • Other, Bicentennial oak tree
  • Other, Bicentennial Committee
  • May 26, 1961
Description:
Article and poem about the town of Mount Desert rejecting the allowing of cars within the town limits. Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.8
2858Tree Planting May 26, 1961
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobile driving
  • Other, Bicentennial oak tree
  • Other, Bicentennial Committee
  • May 26, 1961
Description:
Picture of tree planting for Somesville bicentennial Previously archived as 011.FIC.71.8
12861The Right People: The Social Establishment in America
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Social classes
  • Birmingham, Stephen
  • Little
  • 1968.
Description:
A witty account of Society and Real Society in America; Northeast Harbor, the Pot and Kettle Club, prep schools, debutante traditions, Junior League, are among the institutions mentioned.
2750Retired Poultryman Full of Pep and Love of Life at 88 Years
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Poultry industry
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/18/1963
Description:
Article on two pages with photograph featuring the life of Oscar A. Tolman written on the occasion of his 88th birthday. Tolman worked over his lifetime as a seaman, a liveryman and finally in Tremont as a poultryman. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.24
2737Cornelius Farley: A Kind of Peppery Guy
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Birthdays
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/28/1966
Description:
Article on two pages with photograph describing the life and work of 93-year-old Cornelis Farley. Farley was a laborer, carriage driver and painter. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.6