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2812"Automobile War" on MDI was Long and Spirited
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 1/5/1978
Description:
Two copies of a one page article, illustrated with photographs, describing disputes and court cases in the early 20th century regarding use of automobiles on Mt. Desert Island. One copy of the article has been annotated in pencil. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.034.3
2762Life- Life-Style Switch Turns Into Intriguing Adventure
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Oceanarium
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 1/14/1973
Description:
One page article with photographs profiling David and Audrey Mills and their establishment of an oceanarium in Southwest Harbor. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.13
2755Boy Publisher Keeps Sports Fans in the Know
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Newsletters
  • Recreation, Sports
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 1978
Description:
Single page article with photograph featuring Jay Ramsdell, 13-year-old sports reporter. Jay wrote and edited a bimonthly newsletter on major sports teams and began a New England Patriots fan club. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.2
2796Beaches
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Beaches
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Ellsworth American
  • 7/18/1974
Description:
One page photo essay on beaches of Mt. Desert Island. Previously acessioned as 012.FIC.040.3
2835Man Finally Deserts Mt. Desert Rock
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Coast Guard
  • Other, Hurricanes
  • Other, Lighthouse keepers
  • Other, Lighthouses
  • Other, Mount Desert Rock
  • LaRue Spiker, writing for Ellsworth American
  • 11/17/1977
Description:
Article discusses the automation of Mt. Desert Rock Lighthouse and the end of need to man the lighthouse. History of the lighthouse and its manning by the U.S. Coast Guard is discussed.
2754Poetry Relieves Drudgery of the Fishing Life
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Poetry
  • Other, Poets
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • July, 1977
Description:
One page article with photograph featuring the poetry writing of Katherine Higgins of Southwest Harbor. When not working with her husband in the fishing industry, she has written and published poetry. One poem of Higgins' accompanies the article. Previously achived as object id 012.Fic.047.20
2759Macrame and Rug-Hooking Found To Be Excellent Tension-Easers
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Macrame
  • Other, Rugs
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 3/14/1974
Description:
One page article with photographs highlighting the craft work in macrame and rug hooking done by retired worker, Earl Carter, of Seal Harbor. His work was being displayed at Cranberry Inn, Northeast Harbor. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.16
2757An Old-Time Sawmill Still Operates in Somesville
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Saw mill
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 12/26/1974
Description:
One page article with photographs describing the sawmill established by Blaine Haynes near Somesville. Haynes worked with sons Steven and Terry milling logs for local customers. Previously archived as object Id 012.fic.047.18
2758New Bronze Foundry Brings Back an Ancient Art
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bronze industry
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 4/14/1977
Description:
Two copies of one page article with photographs describing the bronze foundry work of Winston Ellis. Ellis established a foundry in West Tremont. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.17
2780Wide Range of Services Available in MDI Libraries
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Libraries
  • LaRue Spiker Writing for The Ellsworth American
  • 2/8/1973
Description:
Article surveying services available in the libraries of Mt. Desert Island. Article includes photographs of Bernard Library, library scenes and patrons. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.043.2
2779. . . A Walk Along the Winter Shore - Wild, Quiet, Strange . . .
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Nature, Seasons, Winter
  • Other, Coast
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 3/8/1973
Description:
Photo essay of winter scenes on Mt. Desert Island. Two copies, including one mounted copy.
2792Katahdin Iron Works, Artifacts of the Industrial Revolution
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Iron industry
  • Other, Katahdin Iron Works
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 7/27/1978
Description:
Single page article with photographs discussing the history of Katahdin Iron Works State Park. Remaining artifacts are discussed as well as history of mining and smelting which occurred there in the 19th century. previously archived as 012.FIC.040.7
2819Ice Sheet Gave MDI Scenic Land Forms
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth American
  • 4/26/1973
Description:
One page article with text and photographs describing the effects of glaciation on the geography and scenic forms of Mt. Desert Island. Two extra copies of bottom of second page included. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.4
2767The Mansions of Mt. Desert and Bar Harbor; The Golden Era
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Ban-y-Burn
  • Other, Breeze
  • Other, Chatwold
  • Other, Cleftstone
  • Other, Eden Hall
  • Other, Ergonos
  • Other, Estates
  • Other, Eyrie
  • Other, Fabian Cottage
  • Other, Field
  • Other, Highfield
  • Other, Jacob's Well
  • Other, LaRochelle
  • Other, Redwood
  • Other, Rosserne
  • Other, Sonogee
  • Other, Stoneledge
  • Other, Swiss Chalet
  • Other, Thirlstone
  • Other, Ullakana
  • Other, Wadsworth Cottage
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Ellsworth Anerican
  • 1974
Description:
Two photo essays, each one page long, with photographs and descriptions of estates built during the "Golden Era" of Mt. Desert Island during the last decade of the 19th century. Previously archived as 012.FIC.046.6
1492Growth: A Question of Balance, Voter, Vol. XXVII #4
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • League of Women Voters
  • 1978
Description:
29-page booklet about effects of continued growth including discussion of poverty, unemployment, environment.
18488Crystal Palace Cafe
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Maine Campus Newspaper
  • May 15, 1977
Description:
Newspaper clipping from the Maine Campus, 15 April 1977. Details the Cyrstal Palace Cafe in Bar Harbor. Clipping mounted on posterboard with scotch tape.
17287Whalemen and Whaleships of Maine.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, Maine
  • Other, Whaling
  • Martin, Kenneth R.
  • Harpswell Press
  • 1975.
2744Carrying on a Family Tradition
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Blacksmithing
  • Other, Cherryfield
  • Mel Allen writing for Maine Sunday Telegram
  • 10/10/1976
Description:
Two page article on the life and career of Cherryfield blacksmith, George Ricker, and his successor in the family business, George Brace. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.3
2902Somesville History is Family History for Chauncey Somes
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Daniel Somes Inn
  • Other, Mills
  • Other, Somesville
  • Other, Somesville Library
  • Mercy Johnson, writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 1979
Description:
Photocopy of Bar Harbor Times article describing aspects of Somesville history and biography of Chauncey Somes. Contains photograph of Chauncey Somes, early Somesville buildings including the wool carding mill and the library.
11766Newsletter Volume 3 Number 1
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • January 1977
Description:
Newsletter from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Volume 3, January 1977, No. 1. Contains sections and articles giving information about places on MDI and the work that the Historical Society is doing.
11765Newsletter Volume 3 Number 3
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 07/01/1977
Description:
Third newsletter from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, continuing topics and sections from the first of volume 1.
11763Newsletter Volume 4 Number 4
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • October 1978
Description:
Newsletter from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Number 4 of Volume 4. Edited by Virginia Somes Sanderson.
11764Newsletter Volume 4 Number 2
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • April 1978
Description:
Newsletter from the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Number 2 of Volume 4. Edited by Virginia Somes Sanderson.
11762Newsletter Volume 2 Number 2
  • Publication, Newsletter
  • Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • March 1976
Description:
Newsletter of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Number 2 of Volume 2.
12967Hall Quarry: The Little Town That Wasn’t There
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hall Quarry
  • Other, Quarries
  • O’Neill, Susan and Bill Troy
  • 1978
Description:
Covers the beginnings of the village, boom years, growing pains and the end of the Standard Granite Company, renewal, good times and hard, its decline and rise, and Hall Quarry now.