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You searched for: 'bar harbor'Date: 1960sType: PublicationType: Clipping
Title Type Subject Creator Date Place Rights
. . .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
Mt. Desert Island Offers Varied Geological Rock Formations
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:
Newspaper articles on the varied geological rock formations on Mount Desert Island Previously archived as Object Id 012.FIC.029.3
Salt Water in his Veins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Lobstering
  • Other, Merchant Marine
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 7/27/1967
Salt Water in his Veins
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article on two pages with photograph of Ted Spurling of Isleford. The article describes the seagoing professions of Mr. Spurling, both as a lobsterman locally as well as a master merchant marine seaman. There is discussion of his travels worldwide in shipping. previously archived as 012.FIC.047.26
Cave in Flying Mountain Once Pirate and Smuggler Resort
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Flying Mountain
  • Other, Pirates
  • Other, Smuggling
  • LaRue Spiker writing for Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/30/1964
Cave in Flying Mountain Once Pirate and Smuggler Resort
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page article, partially damaged, recounting the myth of a cave in Flying Mountain which was once the refuge of a pirate and smuggler. The legend was described in 1883 by Rev. Oliver Fernald. Previously archived as object id 012.FIC.048.1
Pitcher Collection "Talks" to Mrs. Clarence Smith of Bernard
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • 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
Cornelius Farley: A Kind of Peppery Guy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Birthdays
  • LaRue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 4/28/1966
Cornelius Farley: A Kind of Peppery Guy
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
Article on two pages with photograph describing the life and work of 93-year-old Cornelis Farley. Farley was a laborer, carriage driver and painter. Previously archived as 012.FIC.047.6
Mickey Fahey: Hunter to Conservationist
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Conservatism
  • Other, Woodsmen
  • L Rue Spiker writing for the Bar Harbor Times
  • 3/23/1967
Mickey Fahey: Hunter to Conservationist
Mount Desert Island Historical Society
Description:
One page article describing work and interests of F.E. (Mickey) Fahey, a woodsman, hunter and conservationist. Previously archived as object Id 012.FIC.047.15
Mount Desert Island's Worst Disaster
Northeast Harbor Library
  • Publication, Clipping
  • Events, Fire
  • Places, Island
  • 1964
  • Bar Harbor
Mount Desert Island's Worst Disaster
Northeast Harbor Library
Description:
Summary of the 1947 Fire on Mount Desert Island. Photograph of Clarence Cook Little and post-fire Jackson Lab. 2 copies.