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Item Title Type Subject Creator Publisher Date
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
3598Certificate of Discharge of Inheritance Tax Lien of Hollis M. Smith
  • Document, Financial, Bookkeeping Record
  • Other, Estates
  • 11/9/1968
Description:
Shows no tax lien of the estate of Hollis M. Smith of Mount Desert Maine
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]
2763Juliette Nikerson [sp] Vlaues Her Independence
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/14/1967
Description:
One page article with photograph describing the life and occupation of Juliette Nickerson. She was a horsewoman and first known female agent for the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.12
4311Lorena McGoff, to LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Writers
  • 1/2/1962
Description:
Lorena McGoff, Admin assistant for the publicity division of the Vermont Development Department, replies to a letter from LaRue Spiker, saying she has enclosed the requested photos of Vermont. Previously accessioned as **1896, object id **1896
1725Sierra Club Oil Slide Show
  • Image, Photograph, Color Photograph
  • Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse
  • Fortney, N.
  • 12/1969
Description:
Notation on slide reads: Offshore oil Platforms taken from Mainland in December 1969 From folder: Sierra Club Oil Show, Do not separate.
2797Frazier's Creek was Site of Salt Refining Area in 1800's
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Salt industry
  • Other, Schoodic
  • Jonas Crane writing for Bangor Daily News
  • 12/24/1963
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
2753Pitcher Collection "Talks" to Mrs. Clarence Smith of Bernard
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Collectors
  • Other, Pitchers
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/24/1964
Description:
One page article with photograph profiles Mrs. Clarence Smith Sr. and her collection of 600 pitchers. Mrs. Smith has been a teacher and lay preacher as well as wife, mother and citizen. Her pitcher collection in her home in Bernard reflects people and places encountered in her life. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.047.21
7702Letter from LaRue Spiker to David F. Lyon about the reception of her article ‘Armadillos, Alligators, and Gray Squirrels who Spell’.
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • 12/29/1960
Description:
LaRue Spiker inquires about the reception of her article ‘Armadillos, Alligators, and Gray Squirrels who Spell’. She asks editor David F. Lyon to send back the ms if he does not want to publish it. Previously accessioned as **1991, Object Id 2001.1991
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
7767Letter from Bradley Smith to LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence, Letter
  • Other, Writers
  • 1/26/1962
Description:
Bradley Smith tells LaRue that he has enclosed some requested photos, and information about the Shelburne Museum in Vermont, for her forthcoming article. Previously accessioned as Object Id 014.FIC.008.14
5678Men Removing trees
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Building
  • People
  • 12/8/1960
Description:
Unknown men removing trees between Old Somesville Firehouse and Mount Desert Island Historical Society Selectmen's Building Museum. Dec 8, 1960
13878Three men taking down tree
  • Image, Photograph, Photographic Print
  • 12/8/1960
Description:
Three unknown men removing trees between Old Somesville Firehouse and Mount Desert Island Historical Society Selectmen's Building Dec 8, 1960
4310Mrs. Aline T. Havens, to LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Writers
  • 1/3/1962
Description:
Mrs. Havens, of the promotion division of the New Hampshire State Planning and Development Commission, says she encloses some photos that LaRue has requested. Previously accessioned as **1898, Object Id **1898
4309Stuart Halpine, to LaRue Spiker
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Other, Writers
  • People
  • 1/4/1962
Description:
Stuart Halpine, of the State of Connecticut Development Commission, tells LaRue that they do not have a picture of Col. Thomas Fitch at Norwalk, and any other photos cannot be freely given out to writers. He offers to loan photos to her once her article has been accepted. Previously accessioned as **1899, object id **1899
5686From Sheep Island
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Sheep Island
  • 1930s - 1960
Description:
Calm water with Village of Somesville in distance. Sheep Island to the right with float and white ramp. Trees reflecting in still water.
5681Somesville in Background from Sheep Island
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Somes Harbor
  • 1930s - 1960s
Description:
Sheep Island with Village of Somesville in background. Small motorboat with cover tied to float. White ramp connects to Island.
5687Sheep Island
  • Image, Photograph, Black-and-White Photograph
  • Other, Sheep Island
  • Unknown
  • 1930s - 1960s
Description:
Calm water with Sheep Island to the right. Includes Float and white ramp.
14659"Childhood Memories" -- Emma Reed Richards
  • Publication, Literary, Reminiscence
  • Other, Bass Harbor
  • Other, Childhood & youth
  • Other, Children
  • Other, McKinley
  • Other, Motion picture theaters
  • Other, Stores & shops
  • Other, Theaters
  • Other, Theatrical productions
  • Structures, Civic, Entertainment
  • Richards, Emma
  • 1932-1960
Description:
A 7-page handwritten memoir of Emma Richards' childhood in Bass Harbor.
6756Jacquelyn
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1935-1960
Description:
Jacquelyn. Starboard side view sitting in water, fully rigged. Number “247011” on side. Trees and houses in background. The Charles Butt Collection Smudges on left edge.
6757Jacquelyn
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1935-1960
Description:
Jacquelyn. Port side view driving, fully rigged. Number “247011” on side. Trees and houses in background. The Charles Butt Collection Smudges on left edge.
6758Jacquelyn
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1935-1960
Description:
Jacquelyn. Port side view sitting in water, fully rigged. Number “247011” on side. Trees and houses in background. The Charles Butt Collection Smudges on left side of negative
6759Jacquelyn
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1935-1960
Description:
Jacquelyn -- Starboard view of rigged fishing boat “247011” sitting in water. Man in window of standing shelter. Houses and trees in background. The Charles Butt Collection Smudges on left edge
6761Jacquelyn
  • Image, Photograph, Negative, Sheet Film Negative
  • Other, Transportation - Maritime
  • W.H. Ballard
  • 1935-1960
Description:
Jacquelyn -- Starboard view of rigged fishing boat “247011” sitting in water. Man in window of standing shelter. Houses and trees in background. The Charles Butt Collection