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| 14682 | Saved by A Great White Elephant |
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Description: Article about the Turrets, on College of the Atlantic campus, from Oct. 1985 Down East magazine. | ||
| 2813 | MDI's Auto War: Summer vs. Permanent Residents, 1900-1915 |
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Description: Article beginning on p.17 and continued on p.32 describing the disputes on Mt. Desert Island in the early 20th century regarding the use of automobiles on the Island. Addended to the article is a poem, reprinted from Bar Harbor Life, August 23, 1913, entitled "Automobiles, The Mount Desert Town Meeting. Only initials "H.W.S." [Herbert Weir Smyth] identify the author of the poem. | |
| 2764 | The Jordans: 300 Years with NET |
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Description: One page article with photographs describing the work of the Jordan family of Ellsworth for New England Telephone Company. Family members have cumulatively worked 300 years for this company in a range of positions. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.11 | |
| 2788 | The Oceanarium is an Ideal Place to Learn About the Environment |
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Description: Article with photographs describing the Oceanarium in Southwest Harbor, its origin and program. Peviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.043.10 | |
| 2728 | Opposition Forms to TEPCO; Area Residents Want Information, Select Walker as Spokesman |
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Description: Article on two pages reporting on a meeting of citizens to discuss the proposed industrial development by TEPCO in Trenton. Photos of Doug Smith and Frank Walker included. Part of LaRue Spiker Collection Previously archived as 012.FIC.055.4 | |
| 2664 | The Mansions of Mt. Desert and Bar Harbor |
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Description: Newspaper clipping of pictures of the mansions of Mt. Desert and Bar Harbor, 11 April 1974. Pictures and captions by LaRue Spiker. Images include Redwood, The Turrets, Ullakana, Egonos, LaRochelle, Fabian Cottage, Swiss Chalet, Rosserne, The Breeze, Wadsworth Cottage, Sonogee, Stoneledge. | ||
| 2663 | Automobile War on MDI was Long and Spirited |
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Description: Newspaper clipping from the Ellsworth American, 5 Janurary 1978 outlining the Automobile War on MDI. Written by LaRue Spiker. | ||
| 19200 | The Kimball Story |
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Description: Article about the closing of the Kinball House in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Article is from the Bangor Daily News, Saturday/Sunday August 27-28, 1966. The story was written by Laurence S, Newman, Jr. | ||
| 2905 | Account of Boat Accident resulting in death of Richard Solmes (sic) |
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Description: Copy of an account from Hallowell Free Press of Oct. 21, 1833, recounting a boat accident in which Richard Solmes (Somes) died. The accident occurred when a cargo boat capsized in the Bay of Quinte, Upper Gap, Lake Ontario, Canada. | |
| 2836 | Hollis G. Reed Has Made Good in Home State; Capt. J.M. Gray, 71, Lighthouse Keeper Two-Score Years |
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Description: News clipping including two articles written by Henry Buxton for unnamed newspaper. | ||
| 2830 | Hollis G. Reed Has Made Good in Home State; Capt. J.M. Gray, 71, Lighthouse Keeper Two-score Years |
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Description: Two articles written by Henry Buxton for unnamed newspaper Previously archived as 012.FIC.022.2. | |
| 18603 | A lobster is a lobster on when native to the northeast----especially Maine, LaRue Spiker |
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Description: Article wirtten by LaRue Spiker about lobsters and the lobster fishing industry for the Bar Harbor Times. Previously archived as 012.FIC.022.1 | |
| 11461 | Mt.Desert May be the Birthplace of Prince Talleyrand |
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Description: Undated newspaper clipping written by Henry Buxton outlining the claim of Prince Talleyrand, a French noble politician of the late 1700s and early 1800s being born on Mount Desert Island. | |||
| 2791 | Maine Nearly Scored 'First' in Women's Voting Rights |
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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 | |
| 2729 | Announcement is Possible Monday on Aluminum Plant |
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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 | |
| 2790 | Old Dolls & Toys Time |
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Description: Article, illustrated with photographs, describing the doll collection and Ellsworth Doll Museum being established by Helen Dickinson. previously archived as object id 012.FIC.040.9 | |
| 2797 | Frazier's Creek was Site of Salt Refining Area in 1800's |
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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 | |
| 2760 | Mickey Fahey: Hunter to Conservationist |
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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 | |
| 2769 | They Live in Home of Tomorrow Today |
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Description: One page article with photographs describing new"self-contained" house in Bar Harbor. Home of Nora and Richard Davis depended on solar and wind power. House designer was Ernest McMullen. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.4 | |
| 2832 | Maritime Transportation Was Foundation of Early Mount Desert Island Economy |
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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 | |
| 2831 | Successful Fish Packing Plant Created from Charred Ruins at Bernard |
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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 | |
| 2799 | Walls and Fences On Mount Desert Island |
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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 | |
| 18598 | Baker Island Lighthouse |
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Description: Photograph of Baker Island lighthouse built in 1828. William Gilley was the first lighthouse Keeper Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.039.2 | ||
| 18599 | Unknown Poet Bewails the Bane of Polishing Lighhouse Brass |
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Description: Article about lighthouse keepers, includes a poem about polishing brass. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.039.2 | ||
| 18600 | Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of of Blue Water Around MDI- LaRue Spiker |
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Description: Article about various light houses and their history found in the surronding waters of Mount Desert Island Previously archived as 012.FIC.039.1 |
