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Photograph of boats under sail during Luders 16 race, 1950 Northeast Harbor Fleet |
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| Photograph of boats under sail during Luders 16 race, 1950 Northeast Harbor Fleet Description: Damaged black and white photograph of multiple boats under sail, including #4, during the Luders 16 race. Written on the back: "Luders Start 1950, Pg53, Frame 13, Photographed by Robert L. Scott, 172 Newbury St, Boston, Mass.", [photo has measurement marks on back] | |
The Fenton Challenge Cup Northeast Harbor Fleet |
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| The Fenton Challenge Cup Northeast Harbor Fleet Description: Silver trophy bowl. It appears this trophy was reused in later years. Around the back are the list of the winners of this trophy. Inscription reads as follows. __________ The Fenton Challenge Cup PRESENTED BY THE BOATHOUSE SORRENTO YACHT CLUB 1959 1960 Bar Harbor Yacht Club 1961 Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club 1984 Red Baron - William W. Smith 1985 - Cowabunga - Julia O. Thompson 1988 - Fox - J. Campbell Henry 1988 - Evermore - Laura K.S. Welles 1990 - Fox - J. Campbell Henry 1991 - Shanti - Anne A. Mazlish 1992 - Magic - Bradley C. Madeira 1993 - Magic - Bradley C. Madeira 1994 - E. Amory Loring 1995 - E. Amory Loring 1996 - Stockton Smith 1997 - Bandit - Gardner Loring 1998 - Toby Elliman 2000 - Resolute - Sarah N. Coffin 2001 - Slingshot - Elizabeth & Henry Brauer 2002- Eve - Parker Brown Stamped on the bottom of the trophy it reads: Sterling Reproduction Paul Revere. [show more] |
Mount Desert: The most beautiful island in the world Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Mount Desert: The most beautiful island in the world Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Chapters on: Indians and explorers; Jesuits; de Gregoire; Bernard; Wreck of the Grand Design; British Navy; Early settlers; Summer visitors; Green Mountain Railway; Navy; Social Life; Bar Harbor fire; Jackson Lab; Acadia National Park. | ||
Letter from Harvard to Saltonstall re: shark Great Cranberry Island Historical Society |
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| Letter from Harvard to Saltonstall re: shark Great Cranberry Island Historical Society Description: Letter, from Henry B. Bigelow, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard College, Cambridge MA, 6 Sep 1955, to John L. Saltonstall, identifying man-eating shark that attacked boat | ||
Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: The Southwest Boat Corp. launches the "Judith Lee Rose." Black and white |
Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: The Southwest Boat Corp. launches the "Judith Lee Rose." Black and white |
Group at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Group at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Group of unidentified people at the launching of the "Judith Lee Rose" by the Southwest Boat Corp. in 1954. Black and white |
Group at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Group at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Group of unidentified women and children at the launching of the "Judith Lee Rose" by the Southwest Boat Corp. in 1954. Black and white |
Two Girls at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Two Girls at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Two unidentified girls at the launching of the "Judith Lee Rose" by the Southwest Boat Corp. in 1954. Black and white |
Group at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (3) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Group at Launching of "Judith Lee Rose" Negative, 1954 (3) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Group of unidentified men at the launching of the "Judith Lee Rose" by the Southwest Boat Corp. in 1954. Black and white |
Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker explain the background and importance of the Stockholm Resolution of Peace, which was passed at the World Committee in Defense of Peace. They emphasize the dangers of atomic warfare, particularly for children, and advocate for the outlawing of the atomic bomb. People Mentioned: O. John Rogge, Rockwell Kent, Albert Kahn, Johannes Steel, W. E. B. DuBois | |
LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 7, 1950. She relates a conversation with reporter Ed Cotton about a communist petition she had allegedly distributed. People Mentioned: Ed Cotton, Iola Klaas, Maurice O. Hunt | |
LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: LaRue Spiker provides a statement regarding her activities of July 6, 1950. She explains that she was attempting to get signatures on petition from the Civil Rights Congress about the Stockholm Resolution for Peace when she was stopped and questioned by police officers. | |
Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Herbert E. Wilson to Governor Schricker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Herbert E. Wilson writes to Governor Schricker regarding the discharge of LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas from the payroll of the state of Indiana. Wilson commends that state for taking appropriate action. People Mentioned: LaRue Spiker, Maurice O. Hunt, Iola Klaas |
Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Maurice O. Hunt to LaRue Spiker Letter and Personnel Transaction, July 11, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Maurice O. Hunt of the Indiana State Department of Public Welfare writes to notify LaRue Spiker that she has been suspended without pay for aiding and abetting the work of the Civil Rights Congress and creating discord within the department. A Personnel Transaction form is included with the letter. People Mentioned: T. A. Gottschalk, Leo M. Kinman, Mrs. Benjamin D. Hitz, Fred Hoke, W. Edward Sweigart, Louise Griffin |
Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Ralph E. Pumphrey to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 28, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Ralph E. Pumphrey writes regarding a letter LaRue Spiker and Iola Klaas sent to the Council of Social Agencies. Pumphrey believes Spiker ignored the established legal channels in appealing her case by distributing a public statement. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Harold B. Tharp, Mrs. Boyd I. Miller, Carl R. Dortch, Mrs. Marvin E. Curle, Sidney Cahn, Michael F. McCaffrey, Philip Adler Jr., Lionel F. Artis, Murray A. Auerbach, Irene C. Boughton, Volney M. Brown, Agnes Connor, Mrs. Frank H. Fairchild, Russell W. Galloway, Mrs. John K. Goodwin, Henry M. Graham, Mrs. Walter S. Greenough, Mary Houk, Robert E. Jewett, Gerald F. Kempf, Bertha Leming, Mrs. Montgomery S. Lewis, Mrs. Colby E. Moody, Mrs. John M. Moore, Joseph E. Palmer, Edwin G. Plum, James Shaw, Thomas M. Tobin [show more] |
American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| American Citizen to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 27, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: An unidentified American citizen criticizes a mimeographed letter sent by LaRue Spiker. The author supports Spiker's dismissal from her government job and accuses her of using communistic language. | |
Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society |
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| Donald W. Brodie to LaRue Spiker Letter, July 31, 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Description: Donald W. Brodie dismisses the appeal of LaRue Spiker regarding her release from the State Welfare Department of Indiana. Brodie believes that Spiker's words support communism and that it is important for the United States to keep up with Russia in the development of atomic warfare. People Mentioned: Iola Klaas, Henry F. Schricker, Maurice O. Hunt |