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The Wednesday Spinners Loading a Boat in Islesford Photograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Object, Spinning Wheel Other People Recreation Vessels, Boat	Spiker, LaRue		Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford	Copyright Not Evaluated	The Wednesday Spinners Loading a Boat in Islesford Photograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1048 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Object, Spinning Wheel Other People Recreation Vessels, Boat Creator: Spiker, LaRue Place: Cranberry Isles, Little Cranberry Island, Islesford Description: The "Wednesday Spinners" load their spinning wheels and bags onto a boat in Islesford. Inscription on back reads "Islesfcord town/ The Wednesday Spinners/ Spiker" in blue pen, "01 III" in blue marker, and "100%" in green marker. Black and white
Hoisting Ice Aboard "Hornet" Negative, 1945 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1945	Southwest Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	Hoisting Ice Aboard "Hornet" Negative, 1945 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1231 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1945 Place: Southwest Harbor Description: Two men hoist ice aboard "Hornet" at Beal's Wharf in Southwest Harbor, ME. Black and white
Hoisting Ice Aboard "Hornet" Negative, 1945 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1945	Southwest Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	Hoisting Ice Aboard "Hornet" Negative, 1945 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1230 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1945 Place: Southwest Harbor Description: Two men hoist ice aboard "Hornet" at Beal's Wharf in Southwest Harbor, ME. Black and white
Men Working on "Connecticut" Negative, 1946 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1946		Copyright Not Evaluated	Men Working on "Connecticut" Negative, 1946 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1150 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1946 Description: Men working on the deck of the boat "Connecticut" in 1946. Black and white
Men Working on "C.R. & M." Negative, 1946 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel, Net Fishing Vessel, Dragger	Ballard, W. H.	1949	Davis Boat Yard	Copyright Not Evaluated	Men Working on "C.R. & M." Negative, 1946 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1177 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock Vessels, Commercial Fishing Vessel, Net Fishing Vessel, Dragger Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1949 Place: Davis Boat Yard Description: Men working on the dragger "C.R. & M." at the Davis Boat Yard. 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	Document, Declaration	Events Other People	Klaas, Iola Spiker, LaRue	1950 c.		Copyright Not Evaluated	Iola Klaas and LaRue Spiker on Their Position in Regard to the Stockholm Resolution of Peace Statement, c. 1950 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1255 Type: Document, Declaration Subject: Events Other People Creator: Klaas, Iola Spiker, LaRue Date: 1950 c. 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	Document, Declaration	Events Other People	Spiker, LaRue	1950-07-08		Copyright Not Evaluated	LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1253 Type: Document, Declaration Subject: Events Other People Creator: Spiker, LaRue Date: 1950-07-08 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	Document, Declaration	Events Other People	Spiker, LaRue	1950-07-08		Copyright Not Evaluated	LaRue Spiker Disputing Accusations of Communism Statement, July 8, 1950 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1254 Type: Document, Declaration Subject: Events Other People Creator: Spiker, LaRue Date: 1950-07-08 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.
Biddy, You May Serve the Tomatoes Undressed Stereograph, 1900 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other People	Singley, B. L.	1900		Copyright Not Evaluated	Biddy, You May Serve the Tomatoes Undressed Stereograph, 1900 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1034 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Other People Creator: Singley, B. L. Date: 1900 Description: Two men and two women eat at a dining table around 1900. One of the women is speaking to a servant. A caption below the photograph reads "Biddy, you may serve the tomatoes undressed." Black and white
I'll Not Take Off Another Stitch Stereograph, 1900 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other People	Singley, B. L.	1900		Copyright Not Evaluated	I'll Not Take Off Another Stitch Stereograph, 1900 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1035 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Other People Creator: Singley, B. L. Date: 1900 Description: Three men sit and laugh at a dining table around 1900. They are being served by a women dressed in underclothes. A caption below the photograph reads, "I'll not take off another stitch if I lose my place." Black and white
Biddy and the Mouse Stereograph, 1900 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other People	Singley, B. L.	1900		Copyright Not Evaluated	Biddy and the Mouse Stereograph, 1900 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1036 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Other People Creator: Singley, B. L. Date: 1900 Description: Two women stand on chairs while two others look under a table and in the corner of a dining room around 1900. A man sits at the table and laughs. A caption below the photograph reads, "Biddy and the mouse." Black and white
Boating Party in a Fog Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other People Vessels, Boat	Allen		Mount Desert Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	Boating Party in a Fog Stereograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1026 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Other People Vessels, Boat Creator: Allen Place: Mount Desert Island Description: Six people sit in a small boat in the fog while on a boating party. Inscription on the back reads "R. H. Hyson" in blue pen. Black and white
Fish on the Wharf at Southwest Harbor Negative, 1945 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Fishery Business Nature, Animals Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf	Ballard, W. H.	1945	Southwest Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	Fish on the Wharf at Southwest Harbor Negative, 1945 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1212 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Fishery Business Nature, Animals Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Wharf Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1945 Place: Southwest Harbor Description: Men handle a load of fish at the wharf in Southwest Harbor, ME. Black and white
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People Places, Camp	Parker, James	1862-08-10	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, August 10, 1862 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1004 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Places, Camp Creator: Parker, James Date: 1862-08-10 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Camp Roberts near Bangor. He wishes for new food, thanks her for a letter, asks for advice about purchasing a revolver, and describes his life at camp. The original envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Lizzie Young
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Organizations, School Institution Other People	Parker, James	1863-10-11	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, October 11, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1003 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Organizations, School Institution Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-10-11 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about receiving letters from her and their friend Hannah, his good health, family, and school. He also relates his experience with artillery practice and guard patrol, remarking on the expense of war. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Nature, Animals, Dogs Other People	Parker, James	1863-09-27	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, September 27, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1005 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Nature, Animals, Dogs Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-09-27 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about the pleasure of receiving letters, the cold weather, a trip he took into the country and some dogs he saw there, and learning to play chess. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	Parker, James	1863-07-25	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, July 25, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1002 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-07-25 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker writes to his sister, Letita A. Parker, from Fort Sumner about a boil on his leg, traveling with his regiment from Bangor, friends who died or are missing, and a map he sent her. The original postmarked envelope is included as well.
James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Correspondence, Letter	Other People	Parker, James	1863-01-09	Mount Desert	Copyright Not Evaluated	James Parker to Letitia A. Parker Letter and Envelope, January 9, 1863 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1001 Type: Document, Correspondence, Letter Subject: Other People Creator: Parker, James Date: 1863-01-09 Place: Mount Desert Description: James Parker thanks his sister, Letita A. Parker, for her letter and writes about his work and life at Fort Alexander, a friend who was injured in the Battle of Fredericksburg, a photograph he sent home, and a mutual friend named Fred. The original postmarked envelope is included as well. People Mentioned: Daniel Chaplin, Tom Milan
United States Light-House Establishment Daily Expenditures for Bear Island Log, 1877-1878 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Document, Log	Other People Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse	Smallidge, Stephen		Cranberry Isles, Bear Island	Copyright Not Evaluated	United States Light-House Establishment Daily Expenditures for Bear Island Log, 1877-1878 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1064 Type: Document, Log Subject: Other People Structures, Transportation, Lighthouse Creator: Smallidge, Stephen Place: Cranberry Isles, Bear Island Description: During his tenure as light keeper, Stephen Smallidge's family consisted of his wife, Catherine (Kimball), 4 daughters, Sarah, age 8, Ida, age 7, Augusta, age 4, and Adelma, age 2. Keeper's log for the lighthouse on Bear Island from January 1, 1877 to December 31, 1878, as recorded by Stephen Smallidge. Records the times of lighting and extinguishing, quantity of oil consumed, inches of wick expended, and remarks on the weather for each day of each month during the two-year period. Log also includes general accounts of supplies received at the lighthouse. People Mentioned: Catherine Kimball Smallidge, Sarah Smallidge, Ida Smallidge, Augusta Smallidge, Adelma Smallidge [show more]
Construction at Davis Boat Yard Negative, 1948 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1948	Tremont, Bass Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	Construction at Davis Boat Yard Negative, 1948 (2) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1229 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1948 Place: Tremont, Bass Harbor Description: Construction workers at Davis Boat Yard in McKinley, ME. Black and white
Rich Brother Working on a Boat Negative, 1949 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1949	Tremont, Bernard	Copyright Not Evaluated	Rich Brother Working on a Boat Negative, 1949 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1251 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1949 Place: Tremont, Bernard Description: Rich brother works on a boat in Bernard, ME in 1949. Black and white
Rich Brother and Man Working on a Boat Negative, 1949 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1949	Tremont, Bernard	Copyright Not Evaluated	Rich Brother and Man Working on a Boat Negative, 1949 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1250 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1949 Place: Tremont, Bernard Description: Rich brother and another unidentified man work on the hull of a boat in Bernard, ME in 1949. Black and white
Construction Workers Lifting Motor at Davis Boat Yard Negative, 1948 Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1948	Tremont, Bass Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	Construction Workers Lifting Motor at Davis Boat Yard Negative, 1948 Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1227 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1948 Place: Tremont, Bass Harbor Description: Construction workers lift a motor at Davis Boat Yard in McKinley, ME. Black and white
Construction at Davis Boat Yard Negative, 1948 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Negative	Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat	Ballard, W. H.	1948	Tremont, Bass Harbor	Copyright Not Evaluated	Construction at Davis Boat Yard Negative, 1948 (1) Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1228 Type: Image, Photograph, Negative Subject: Businesses, Boatbuilding Business Other People Vessels, Boat Creator: Ballard, W. H. Date: 1948 Place: Tremont, Bass Harbor Description: Construction workers at Davis Boat Yard in McKinley, ME. Black and white
Business and Town Dignitaries on a Dock Photograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society	Image, Photograph, Photographic Print	Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock	Spiker, LaRue			Copyright Not Evaluated	Business and Town Dignitaries on a Dock Photograph Mount Desert Island Historical Society Identifier: mdihs-1053 Type: Image, Photograph, Photographic Print Subject: Other People Structures, Transportation, Marine Landing, Dock Creator: Spiker, LaRue Description: Business and town dignitaries pose with a boat captain on a dock. They are, from left to right: unidentified, Geddes Simpson, unidentified, Jim McLeod, and Sheldon Goldthwaite. Sticker on back identifies some of the individuals in the photograph. Inscription on the back of the photograph reads "Business + Town dignitaries/ 2 pix/ Spiker" in blue pen. People Depicted: Geddes Simpson, Jim McLeod, Sheldon Goldthwaite Black and white [show more]

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