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Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet Once Heavily Populated
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Islands
  • 1962
Description:
...Bar Harbor Times “Gott’s Island Now Serene and Quiet was Once Heavily Populated” by LaRue Spiker August 2, 1962. Copy of Item # 4...
The Eyrie
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Jan 31, 1963
The Eyrie
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
...Collection consists of three boxes of archival files donated by the Seal Harbor Library pertaining to the history of Seal Harbor village and Acadia National...Article from the Bar Harbor Times on the demolition of The Eyrie the estate of John D. Rockefeller...
Biography of William Manning
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 7/30/1964
Biography of William Manning
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
...An article from the Bar Harbor Times Thursday July 30, 1964 and is a biography of William Manning by LaRue Spiker...
At MD [sic] Historical Society Annual Meeting Old -Timers Provide Lesson on History of the Island .
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bridges
  • August 26, 1965
Description:
...From the Bar Harbor Times August 26, 1965...
Marguerite Yourcenar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • 1960?
Marguerite Yourcenar
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
...Four articles from Ellsworth American Newspaper and the Bar Harbor Times Newspaper about Marguerite Yourcenar...
Local Woodcarver's Exhibit Stirs Up Much Interest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Wood carving
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 8/17/1967
Local Woodcarver's Exhibit Stirs Up Much Interest
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
...The exhibit was held at the Northeast Harbor Library. Article includes a photograph of the Asticou Terraces gate designed by Charles Savage...
Deacon H.H. Clark: Active Nineteenth Century Entrepreneur in SWH
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Business enterprises
  • Other, Island House
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 2/4/1965
Description:
...One page article with photographs describing the life and work of Southwest Harbor businessman, Deacon H.H. Clark...
Mrs. Shattuck's Photographs Reflect Extensive Travel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Photographers
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 8/20/1964
Mrs. Shattuck's Photographs Reflect Extensive Travel
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
...George Shattuck on the occasion of an exhibit of her work at the Northeast Harbor Library. Mrs...
Photograph of wrecked vessel at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 2/7/1963
Photograph of wrecked vessel at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Photograph of vessel Tye uncovered on Sand Beach by tides and surf following a storm. The Tye was wrecked around 1910.
Wetlands and Marshes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Acadia National Park
  • Other, Marshes
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 9/7/1967
Wetlands and Marshes
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Newspaper photograph illustrating a marsh which is preserved in Acadia National Park. Marsh is near Echo Lake Sand Beach. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.029.8
Spurlings Among First Settlers to Help Shape the History of the Cranberry Isles
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Cranberry Islands
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 6/18/1964
Description:
One page article with photographs describing the history of the Spurling family in the Cranberry Islands. Benjamin is believed to be the first permanent settler on Great Cranberry Island in 1787. His descendants, including senior citizen Capt. Bert Spurling, are still residents of the Cranberry Islands. Previously archived as 012.Fic.047.27
Ballet Students
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Albertine Summer Dance Workshop
  • Other, Dance
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 8/16/1962
Ballet Students
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
This is a partial article (first page missing) describing the work of two dance instructors at the Albertine Summer Dance Workshop in Hulls Cove. Mme. Felia Dubrovska, formerly with the Imperial Russian Ballet, instructed ballet, and Gladyce Royce taught Kathak, a dance form from northern India. Previously archived as object id 012.Fic.047.31
Retired Poultryman Full of Pep and Love of Life at 88 Years
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 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
Juliette Nikerson [sp] Vlaues Her Independence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 12/14/1967
Juliette Nikerson [sp] Vlaues Her Independence
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
Corona Climaxing Eclipse Evokes Unified Response from People on Cadillac; Eclipse watchers on Cadillac are Colorful Crowd
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Cadillac Mountain
  • Other, Eclipses
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Bar Harbor Times
  • 07/25/1963
Description:
Newsclipping inclues two articles on two pages, both articles pertaining to the viewing of a solar eclipse from locations on Mt. Desert Island. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.043.17
Lighthouses Symbolize the Reach and Hazards of Blue Water Around MDI
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 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.
Maritime Transportation Was Foundation of Early Mount Desert Island Economy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Ship building
  • Other, Shipping
  • Other, Trade
  • LaRue Spiker for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/22/1965
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
Successful Fish Packing Plant Created from Charred Ruins at Bernard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Fish processing
  • Other, Fishing
  • Other, Fishing industry
  • LaRue Spiker for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 11/12/1964
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
Scientists Milk Sand Dollars, Sing to Seals in Salisbury Cove
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Salisbury Cove
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 8/3/1962
Description:
Partial article describing a scientific institution (unnamed) in Salisbury Cove. Only the first few paragraphs of the article remain. previously archived as 012.FIC.040.11
. . .Determine Origin . . at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Mill stone
  • Other, Sand Beach
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 7/14/1960
. . .Determine Origin . . at Sand Beach
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article discussing possible origin of a mill stone found near Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Previously archived as 012.FIC.040.5
Bartlett's Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Bartlett's Island
  • Other, History
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 7/28/1966
Bartlett's Island
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page article discussing history and culture of Bartlett's Island. PReviously archived as object Id 012.FIC.035.3
Geology History: Part III Grinding Ice Sheet Molds MDI Geography
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 1967
Description:
Grinding ice sheet molds MDI geography. The articles deal with the geologic processes which formed Mt. Desert Island, the granite intrusions of the Island, and the claciation periods which shaped the geography of Mt. Desert Island. A portion of Part I of the series appears to be missing. Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.3
Unique Features in Forest Growh of MDI Found in Study Completed by Ecologist
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 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
Great Automobile War: Part II
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Automobiles
  • Other, History
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 6/20/1968
Great Automobile War: Part II
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
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
MDI Geological History : Part II
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Geography
  • Other, Geology
  • Other, Glaciers
  • Other, Granite
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 1967
MDI Geological History : Part II
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article by LaRue on MDI Geological History: Part II Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.3